Compromise Placed Before Stresemann On League Pact Seats
Geneva dispatch reports a proposed compromise among Briand Stresemann Chamberlain Quinones Da Leon and Skrzynski to grant Poland a temporary League Council seat through September and drop Spain’s demand for a permanent seat, amid pressure from Briand and others to save faces for key ministers.
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Albin E. Johnson
New York World News Service
Geneva
Poland
League of Nations Council
Spain
Brazil
Stresemann
Luther
Briand
Austen Chamberlain
England
Quinones da Leon
Bkrzaski
Sir Austen
M. Briand
M. Skrzynski
Sweden
Germany
Eric Drummond
Paris
London
Count Quinones da Leon
Dit
Assembly
Council
Locarno
Warsaw
Dr. Stresemann
Dr. Anden
Jemsey Branting
Skrzynski
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Pport
Balkans
Bucharest
Belgrade
Athens
Vienna
Budapest
Tyrol
Mussolini
Britain
N. Y
Embezzler Sentenced In Fur House Case
Stephen Irschenbein, assistant controller at Mussek's Fifth Avenue fur house, admitted losing $40,000 of company funds in two dice games and was sentenced today to three to eight years in prison in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Stephen Irschenbein
Mussek’s
Avenue Fur House
Not Guilty Plea Entered in Anna May Herrich Case
In Philadelphia on March 2 David L. Marshall pleaded not guilty to charges related to the death and dismemberment of Anna May Herrich. Judge Mary S. McDevitt set Marshall for trial to begin Monday with McDevitt presiding.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
David L. Marshall
Anna Mayerrich
Pepper Rushes Into Senate Chamber Half-Haired
Senator Pepper from Pennsylvania rushed into the Senate chamber with half a haircut due to a quorum call during Muscles Shoals discussions. Barber Deacon Simms had cropped one side before Pepper proceeded, then returned to finish the cut after answering to his name.
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Pepper
Senate Chamber
New York World News Service
Washington
Senator Pepper
Rep
Senate
Deacon Simms
Simms
Mr. Pepper
Prohibition Law Fire Over Washington Post Beer Recipe
Representative Blanton demanded President Coolidge act after the Washington Post published George Washingtons beer recipe. He argued publication violated the prohibition law with fines from 100 to 500 dollars and challenged the presidents enforcement duties. Prohibition officials reserved judgment pending intent and potential prosecution.
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Blanton
Capital Paper
Washington
Washington Post
George Washington
Coolidge
Dem. Tex
Texas
Ding
Association Against
Massachusetts
Prohibition
Department of Justice
Prohibition Enforcement
Man Detained in Middletown After Two Months in Woods
Frank Dunkersley, 57, with no fixed address, was brought to Middletown police headquarters for custody and investigation after living in a woods area for more than two months without shelter or proper clothing.
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Associated Press
Middletown
Frank Dunkersley
Home Furnishings Sale Ad Teaser
A bold sale alert promotes rock bottom prices on home furnishings with wording urging readers to buy now for the best values.
Tidal crack on Wall Street signals heavy loss in market
A brutal market drop on the New York Stock Exchange shook traders as values plunged and panic loomed. Brokers weighed whether banking interests should step in to avert brokerage failures amid a nationwide loss of billions. A single rail ruling, the Nickel Plate deal rejection, adds to the unsettled mood as trading volumes set new records.
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New York World News Service
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Stock T Exchange
Flames Sweep Vanceburg KY in Massive Village Fire
Fire at Vanceburg Kentucky destroyed seven buildings in the village including the St Charles Hotel and the village bank. Portsmouth and Maysville fire crews fought the blaze for about two and a half hours and confined it to the business district despite high winds. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars. The Christian Church was saved. Seven horses rescued from a demolished livery stable. Ferry from Sandy Springs to Vanceburg ferried fire crews to the scene.
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Portsmouth, CO
Vanceburg
Here
St. Charles
Portsmouth
Maysville
Christian Church
Sandy Springs
Ohio River
Vanteburg
Yale Freshmen Riot After Music Stopped
In New Haven on March 2 Yale freshmen caused a large disturbance ending with 150 policemen on campus. The riot started in the freshman commons when the dining hall orchestra was removed, tables overturned, china shattered, bonfires lit outside, and a fire call sent. The dean said it appeared premeditated and the entire class will be assessed for dining room damages while individuals face charges for oval damage.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
Yale
University
Dean Walden
Washburn jeered after Coolidge Borah comparison in Mass address
Robert M. Washburn biographer of Calvin Coolidge faced boos and hisses as he compared President Coolidge with Senator Borah at a Massachusetts State Society event in Washington. Acting President Fred G. Carpenter halted the talk saying politics is not allowed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Robert M. Washburn
President Coolidge
Senator Borah
Rep
Idaho
Massachusetts State Society
Washburn
Fred G. Carpenter
Society
Coolidge
Carpenter
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
New Yorker Loses Suit Over 135000 Property Transfer
In White Plains New York on March 2, Harry R Bloodgood a New York City theatrical goods dealer lost his suit to recover 135000 dollars of property he claimed he turned over to his second wife Edith Webb Bloodgood to keep from his first wife for alimony. Supreme Court Justice Tompkins ruled Bloodgood had not proven ownership and Mrs Bloodgood testified the property was bought with her money and that their marriage began in Chicago in 1903 by a mock ceremony.
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Associated Press
White Plains
N. Y
Harry R. Bloodgood
New York City
Edith Webb Bloodgood
Supreme Court
Tompkins
Bloodgood
Chicago
Acquittal in Italian Bank Crash Case Shocks Rome
After a lengthy trial Italy's high court acquits Poglaini and Combe, former Banco Italiano Discontd directors, of misappropriation and gross mismanagement that ruined 400,000 investors. Senators noted Mussolini's role in depositor payouts while probing wartime loans and the bank's aggressive ventures.
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Beatrice Baskerville
New York World News Service
Rome
Italy
High Court of Justice
Senate
Poglaini
Combe
Banco Italiano
Santoro
Mussolini
Cinema Trust
Ansaldo
Combe and Pogliani
William Marconi
Perrone
Bonomi
Pogliani
Dreyfus Bank
Impero
Bellotti
Toeplitz
Banca
Ansaldo Works
N. Y. World News Service
N. Y. World) Press Pub. Co
Colonels House Memoir Sparks Senate Attack Over Wilson
In Washington on March 2, Senator McKellar of Tennessee denounced Colonel Edward M. House’s memoirs as an ungrateful betrayal of Woodrow Wilson. He mocked House as a former valet who now portrays Wilson unfairly, sparking sharp exchanges with Caraway and others while stressing the late president’s reputation.
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Washington
Rch
EB. M. House
Senate
McKellar
Dem
Tenn
Woodrow Wilson
House
McKélar
Colonel House
Wilson
Caraway
Ark
McKellar A
W. Va
Colonel Hepse
Federal Reserve System
Senator Blease
S. C
One Killed in Chicago Train Crash Involving Two Lines
A Illinois Central and a Michigan Central passenger train collision in Chicago killed one person and injured twenty others. An open switch is believed to have caused the wreck, and the injured were taken to the Illinois Central Hospital.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Illinois Central
Michigan Central
Ilinois Central Hospital
Fire Destroys Home as Firemen Engine In Time
Greensburg, Pa March 2 Fire destroyed a seven room home of Frank Kepple and family during a visit by neighbors who tried to help. A big pumping engine arrived from Meyersdale 100 miles away en route to Oil City to assist flood relief and put out the blaze.
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New York World News Service
Greensburg
Frank Kepple
Meyersdale
Oil City
China War Lords At Death Grips Near Machang
London dispatch reports the fiercest fighting since China’s civil war began fifteen years ago near Machang fifty miles south of Tientsin. Chang Tso Ling and Feng Yu Hsang clash for Beijing’s control as Li Ching Ling advances, bridges blown, censorship tight, and both sides suffer heavy casualties.
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London
China
Daily Mail
Machang
Tientein
Chang Tso-Lin
Fengyu-Hsang
National People’s Parity Army
Peking
Chang
Li Ching- Ling
Tientsin
Feng
Marshal Chang
Shanhaikwan
Li Pei-Fu
Henan
Merger Formation Reveals $50 Million Fruit Firm Consolidation
New Orleans report announces the organization of Standard Fruit Company with about $50,000,000 capitalization to take over Standard Fruit and Steamship Company Mexican American Fruit and Steamship Company Bragman’s Bluff Lumber Company and other Vaccaro family interests.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
E Standard Fruit Company
Standard Fruit and Steamship Company
Mexican-American Fruit and Steamship Company
Bragman’s Bluff Lumber Company
Vaccaro
Ani
Nesbitt Murder Keeps Troy in Fear as Drakes Seek Private Detective
In Troy Ohio the Nesbitt murder case unsettles residents as Frances Drake Nesbitt’s family plans to hire a private detective. Prosecutor Harvey allows outside help though county investigators continue. A grand jury will review all evidence after a further check of materials. A new potential lead involves a Troy citizen, with exhumation and autopsy raised as possibilities but not yet pursued.
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Troy, O
Frances Drake Nesbitt
Charles Drake
Mr. Drake
Troy
Harvey
Nesbitt
Bootlegging Threats Raise Alarm Over Public Officials
Federal Attorney Emory P. Buckner warned that bootlegging thrives due to non enforcement of prohibition in New York City. He said bribery and seduction by officials create a vast, entrenched crime network with millions in profits. Buffalo address by Major Eugene Roberts cited graft and reformers as obstacles to enforcement.
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New York
Emory P. Buckner
Economics Club
New York City
Buckner
Buffalo
N Y
Eugene C. Roberts
Prohibition
Roberts
Upstate
Alfonso Plans Atlantic Flight With Queen at Royal Pageant
Paris reports say King Alfonso and Queen Victoria will fly to Argentina and other South American nations with Franco overseeing the voyage. Ten planes would form an aerial cortege, landing in Buenos Aires amid lavish pageantry, as court officials weigh the risks and feasibility of this historic royal expedition.
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Alfonso
Atlantic
Paris
Argentina
South America
Victoria
Primo de Rivera
Madrid
Franco
le Journal
Ocean
Cable
Alphonso
Christopher Columbus
Buenos Aires
Seizure of Paris Tower Death Film Aboard France
The Paris Prosecuting Attorney ordered seizure of the film depicting Collot the aviator’s death while attempting to fly under the Eiffel Tower. The motion picture was found aboard the steamer France and sold for exhibition in America. Prosecutors had sought to prosecute those who lured the stunt, offering 5 000 francs.
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Paris
Collot
Eiffel Tower
France
United States
America
N. Y. World News Service
N. Af. World) Press Pub. Co
Girl Gets John D. Dime for Good Sportsmanship
Ormond Beach Florida March 2 Miss Gladys Selick Glen Ridge New Jersey received a John D Rockefeller dime for good sportsmanship after declining to default when drawn against Helen Payson Portland Maine in the South Atlantic golf championship. She earned a spot in a three some with Rockefeller and General Adelbert Ames Lowell 92, as their match remained square and a return game was planned.
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Ormond Beach
Fla
Gladys Selick
Glen Ridge
N. J
John D. Rockefeller
Haseen
Adelbert Ames
Lowell
All Square
Selick
Selick Obtained Her Place In the Good ‘Graces of Mr. Rockefeller
Helen Payson
Portland
Interstate Commerce Commission Rejects Nickel Plate Merger Plan
The ICC voted seven to one to reject the Van Sweringen merger linking Nickel Plate with Chesapeake & Ohio and four other lines over financial terms and public interest concerns. It denies the 63 mile trackage project but leaves room to revise financing. minority stockholders gain some support while promoter control remains intact through holding companies.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
van Sweringen
New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad Company
New Nickél Plate
Chesapeake & Ohio
Hocking Valley, Erie
Pere Marquette
Canada
Congress
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
St. Louis-San Francisco
van Sweringens
Valley Crossing
Gregg
Norfolk & Western
B. H. Meyer
Nickel Plate
Chesapeake and
Vaness Company
Commission
Erie
Hocking Valley
Mee
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Senator McKellar
China War Lords
Nickel Plate Rail
Drakes
Army of Public Officers
Arno Dosch-Fleurot
Paris Tower
Alfred M. Murray
John D. Dime
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