British Proposals Offer Vast Rights in China Amid Talks
A Shanghai dispatch says Cantonese forces pulled back from plans to advance on Shanghai. Britain proposed to substitute international settlements with strong Chinese influence in Hankow and Tientsin, granting large municipal rights while preserving foreign representation.
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Daily Express
Chekiang
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Peking
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Britain
Miles Lampson
Chang Tso-Lin
Owen O’malley
Eugene Chen
Hankow
Tientsin
Chen
O’ Malley
Washington Debates Chinese Treaty Negotiation Authority
Washington officials push for new equalizing China treaties amid uncertain Chinese factions. Kellogg seeks a commission of accredited Chinese agents to negotiate, with Porter urging a broad invitation through Dr. Alfred Sze. China expresses interest in joining talks with powers or separately, as divisions hamper a united delegation.
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State Department
Coolidge
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White House
Porter
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Eam Goshing
Eugene Chen
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Peking
Bitter fight edges council campaign over viaduct plans
A looming political showdown arises as factions clash over the proposed street viaduct. Republican organizer Fred Schneller backs county plans and swift city action, while others push to preserve city-led provisions amid Planning Commission reversals. A Memorial mass meeting echoed county-sentiment.
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Schneller
Seasongood
New Street
Fred Schneller
Republican Organization
Planning Commission
Tyler Field
L. Segoe
Public urged tougher gun controls at Midwest Crime Forum
Newton D. Baker told the Midwest conference that public sympathy should shift toward law enforcers and victims to curb crime. The gathering backed stricter firearms regulation by states and the federal government and questioned private gun use for defense. Banter highlighted by Chief Copeland and a Motion Picture Producers of America official emphasized crime prevention through media.
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Newton D. Baker
Cleveland
Midwest
Special Committee On
National Crime Commission
Ini
Copeland
Dream of Trip Home Ends in Suicide for Grimes
John O. Grimes 60 a stable master of 601 Broadway planned to return to Denver after losing his American Express job a week earlier. With $400 needed to cover bills he despondently shot himself when money did not arrive. Grimes had moved from Covington and Owensboro Kentucky to Denver five years ago. His son Guy Grimes runs a Denver five and ten. The coroner ruled death by own action.
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American Express Company
John Daugherty
John Manaug
Swing
Grimes
Covington
Owensboro
Guy Grimes
UAW Pair United After Eight Years of Separation
Separated by distance poverty and red tape two German immigrant lovers Elisabeth Weckerle and Conrad Huebschle reunited at the B and O station then sought a church dispensation for marriage Their tale involves a strict father immigrant challenges Y M C A connections Travelers Aid Society and a Cincinnati German business man aiding their path toward a Clifton Heights home and upcoming wedding.
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Ellis Island
Conrad
Huebschle
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Globe Tailoring Company
William Anthony
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Travelers’ Aid Society
Cincinnati
Victor Street
Clifton Heights
Padlock raids sweep New York counties in dry law crackdown
Prohibition agents raid 49 places from Manhattan to Albany and seize liquor at a Park Avenue club paying 200000 yearly rent. In Greenwhich Village, doors were blown, a denaturing plant found, and 175 fifty gallon drums seized. Deputies move to mop up 50 more locations as officials pursue padlock orders.
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Ena
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Alding
Padlock Court
Judge Grants Citizenship Amid Prohibition Debate
In Philadelphia on January 28, Federal Judge Oliver B. Dickinson granted Theodore Tsicos American citizenship despite the naturalization department’s claim of his Volstead Act conviction in 1922. Dickinson mocked the idea of deporting citizens for holding anti prohibition views, noting some high caliber men oppose the law.
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Naturalization Department
Theodore Tsicos
Chester
Oliver B. Dickinson
Tsicos
United States
Dickinson
Ryanda
Thigsman
House refers impeachment action against N Y judge to committee
The House referred a resolution charging Federal Judge Frank Cooper of the Northern New York District with usurpation of power in enforcing the prohibition law to the Judiciary Committee for consideration. Rep. La Guardia urged impeachment on the floor. a late move to table the proposal was not voted on.
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Washington
Frank Cooper
New York
House
Judiciary Committee
la Guardia
Rep
N. Y
Stalker
Longworth
Judge Cooper
R. Q. Merrick
Blame for New York Whist Club Tied to Rum Smuggling Network
Assistant Secretary Andrews placed blame for the New York undercover bridge whist club on Maj. Walton R. Green, former chief of inspectors, saying the club drew international rum smugglers. He asserted agents acted under orders, defended A Bruce Bielaski, and ordered suspension of Prohibition Agent Blood amid an inquiry.
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New York
Walton R. Green
Canada
United States
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Ligie Wolf Asher
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A. Bruce Bielaski
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Congress
Ralph Q. Merrick
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Prohibition
Virginia
North Carolina
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Merrick
Blood
Norfolk
Governor Seeks Longer Sentences for Incarcerated Offenders
The governor argues many inmates receive longer terms than those convicted for grave offenses. calls for policy review to align sentences with crime severity and ensure accountability.
Governor Seeks Paroles for Liquor Offenders in Ohio
Gov. Vic Donahey urged the Legislature to amend liquor law enforcement to allow county officials to parole jail and workhouse prisoners. He cited harsh penalties on the poor due to suspended sentences and remissions being forbidden. The message notes pardons and commutations largely involve prohibition offenders and cites six months as sufficient in many cases. Senator Dave Dearmond introduced a bill to enact the recommendations.
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Columbus
Vic Donahey
Teresa
Anti-Saloon League
Dave Dearmond
Butler County
Senate
Prohibition
Board of Clemency
Advisory Council Formed for Cincinnati Goods Exhibit
The Lets Know Cincinnati advisory council completed its setup at the Chamber of Commerce and moved to create subcommittees from industry and business. Executives Culkins and Smith urged practical support as 1,806 wholesale outlets in Cincinnati would feed the decentral ized display from February 18 to 23. Mayor Season and F. J. Santry noted broad backing and urged cooperation, with exhibits planned for store windows, hotel lobbies, and public corridors.
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Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Earl J. Smith
Culkins
Seasongood
Will disposes of $3,000 estate in brief twenty two words
Florent Questroy wrote a short will filed in Surrogate's Court New York. He left all his property to daughter Clemence Canznave of Palisade Park New Jersey. He died ten days after writing it.
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New
York
Florent Questroy
Surrogate’s
Clemence
Newport flood graft alleged misuse of relief boats
Reports claim relief boats used by city workers for flood aid were diverted for liquor, with coal swaps for alcohol and payoffs cited. A special Newport City Commissioners session called by Mayor Livingston will probe mismanagement and favoritism in flood relief operations.
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Livingston
Leotard Cottrell
Daniels
Schnelle
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