May Day Goes Quietly in All Parts of World
May Day shows quiet celebration worldwide. In the United States Secretary Davis says there is work for every worker with improved wages and conditions amid a large building program. In Moscow Bolsheviks mark Lenin’s shrine with parades and speeches by Trotsky and others.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Davis
Associated Preas
Moscow
Russia
Lenin
Lenin's
Red Square
Trotsky
Tens of thousands join orderly May Day parade in Tokio
More than 10,000 workers marched in Tokio under 3,000 police reserves while a naval balloon was forced down at a busy intersection. The nationwide May Day events also saw demonstrations in Osaka and Kyoteo with 25 arrests reported in Tokyo.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Osaka
Kyoteo
Paris May Day Quiet Despite Short Strikes
Paris marked May Day with limited protests as extremist parties' warning quote on May 11 echoed. Taxicab service largely stopped, buses and tramways saw a 10 minute noon strike, and some small workshops had one day walkouts, but overall the city resembled Holy Week conditions.
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Associated Press
Paris
Berlin May Day passes with full operation and minor protests
Workers in Berlin did not observe May Day as a holiday with all plants and utilities operating. Scattered communist demonstrations occurred but were quickly dispersed by police and no disorders were reported.
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Bv Associated Press
Berlin
May Day Clash Shocks Athens With Troop Fire
In Athens on May Day a large gathering of communists assembled at the labor center despite orders. They refused to disperse as a fire hose was aimed at them and troops fired into the air causing panic and a stampede.
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Associated Press
Athens
Labor Center
Iron workers strike in New York demands wage rise and closed shop
More than 3,000 iron workers walked out today demanding a closed shop and a 12 dollar eight hour day instead of 10.50. Charles Murphy, business agent for the Manhattan local of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, reports all union construction in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Northern New Jersey at a standstill as the strike mars what was ex-
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New
Brookhart Denies Third Party Support In Iowa Primaries
Senator Smith W. Brookhart releases a letter to W. G. Ray of Grinnell denying involvement in any third party movement in national politics. He states he has no intention of joining such a party if nominated on the Republican ticket in the June Iowa primaries and that rumors of third party activity are unfounded. He adds he is aligned with Lincoln and Roosevelt principles.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Smith W. Brookhart
W. G. Ray
Grinnell
Iowa
Ray
Brookhart
Lincoln
Roosevelt
No Word From Major Martin In Alaska Search Extends
Cordova Alaska May 1 2 25 am no word reached the station in wireless contact with the north Pacific region concerning Major Frederick L Martin. He flew from Chignik to Dutch Harbor yesterday with mechanic Sgt Alva Harvey and hopes linger for a cannery station stop if weather permits.
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Alaska
North Pacific
Frederick L. Martin
Alaskan Peninsula
Aleuttat Islands
Chignik
Martin
Ifre
Dutch Harbor
Lig
Alaska Peninsula
Seattle
Aleutian
New York
Major Martin
Santa Monica
Calif
United States Coast Guard
Algonquin
Alva Harvey
Toll Of Tornadoes Now Totals Over 100
Reports of additional deaths from tornadoes in Richland and Sumter counties South Carolina swelled the toll to 108 in the series of storms that struck southern states yesterday.
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Assoriated Press
Atlanta
Richland
Sumter
South Carolina
Harbach Nominated for Des Moines Postmaster
President Coolidge named William C. Harbach of Des Moines for postmaster of Iowa's capital. Nomination sent to the Senate as part of a slate, with May Day of anticipated industrial peace. Police prepared with extra guards at public buildings and churches.
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Associated Press
Washington
President Coolidge
Wm. C. Harbach
Des Moines
Etxra
Mine workers suspend operations amid wage cut at Broadhead mine
The Templefield mine did not operate its Broadhead mine today as a 15 percent wage cut was in effect. Last night 200 miners voted unanimously to suspend work today.
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Associated Press
Aguilar
Col
Templefield
Broadhead
Police Clash Kills Two in Koenigsberg Demonstration
Police clashed with communist demonstrators at Koenigsberg today and opened fire as they tried to disperse the protest. Two communists were killed and two more were wounded in the shooting.
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Associated Wiesel
Monsignor Beekman Elevated to Bishop of Lincoln
In Cincinnati on May 1 Monsignor Francis J. Beekman was elevated to the episcopacy and consecrated bishop of Lincoln Neb with Archbishop Henry Moeller presiding. The ceremony drew distinguished Catholic church leaders from across the country.
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Associated Press
Cincinati, O
Francis J. Beekman
Lincoln
Neb
Henry Moller
Cincinnati
Hitchcock Blames Policy For Farm Troubles At Nebraska Meet
Omaha May 1 Former U S Senator Gilbert M Hitchcock temporary chairman of the Nebraska democratic convention, declares national policy harmed western prosperity. He cites Fordney tariff, deflation, and isolation reducing farmers’ prices while manufactured goods rise, warning of bankruptcies and falling mills as the GOP serves privileged interests.
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Associated
Omaha
United States
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Nebraska
Hitchcock
United States Department of Labor
Republican Party
No Executive Approval On One Fall Oil Lease
The Senate oil committee was told by Assistant Secretary Finney that naval reserve No. 2 in California had a lease to Honolulu Oil for over 3000 acres without presidential approval. The lease is invalid without such approval as Secretary Fall lacked authority to contract.
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Washington
Navual Reserve No. 2
California
Senate Oil Committee
Finney
Interior Department
Honolulu Oil Company
Fall
Naval Reserve No. 2
Work
Navy Department
Knutson Endures Rigid Cross Examination in Virginia
Representative Harold Knutson of Minnesota finished direct testimony at Arlington County Court where he faces charges following an arrest with Leroy M Hull on a country road. His cross examination by County Attorney Gloth was severe and kept order hard to maintain in the courtroom. Knutson described his arrest and a night in jail without bail or contact with friends, and he denied attempting to bribe officers for release.
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Assorated
Washington
Harold Knutson
Minnesota
Arlington County
Virginia
Leroy M. Hull
Gloth
Knutson
Injunction Granted in Greenfield Church Dispute
A district court judge issued a sweeping temporary injunction halting the anti pastor faction from taking church property or barring services. The petition, filed by backers of Rev Jerome Emanuel, names 550 members and alleges fraud and conspiracy to deny worship, while affirming Emanuel as the duly elected pastor.
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Eens A. Fuller
Christian Church
Greenfield
Jerome Emanuel
C. H. Clem
C. H. Ross
C. ¢. Robertson
A. W. Tucker
A. W. Tucker, ©. H. Kneller, W. §. Grounds, George Herbel
T. B. Polor
Marion Tucker
O. P. Tillman
S. Reeves
U. Kromminga
Petion
Seanune
Mr Emanuel
Attack on Killamor Barracks at Ballinasloe Damages Buildings
An assault on Killamor barracks in Ballinasloe County Galway damaged the premises and wrecked the site. Record books and guards bicycles and clothes were stolen or removed, but the barracks occupants were not harmed.
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Asenetated
Belfast
Ireland
Killamor
Ballinasloe
County Galway
Reserve banks to cut rediscount rate in steps
The Associated Press reports that the New York reserve bank lowered the rediscount rate from four and a half to four percent. The move is expected to be followed by similar reductions by the Boston and Philadelphia reserve banks, signaling coordinated easing in the money market.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York Reserve Bank
Treasury
Boston
Philadelphia
New York May 1 Vincent Richards Withdraws from Olympic Teams
Vincent Richards a youthful international tennis star today withdrew his resignation as a member of the American Olympic and Davis Cup teams in a 42 communication to the United States Lawn Tennis Association.
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Associated Press
New York
Vincent Richards
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Explosion at Interstate Refineries Kills Five in Kansas City
Five killed and several injured in a gasoline explosion at the Interstate Refineries plant in Kansas City. The blast struck the still house as tanks caught fire, with Ralph R. Langley, president, noting multiple stills blew after the initial blast and bodies recovered include Norman Smith, Jack Henderson, and C. W. Hudson.
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Treas
Kansas City
Interstate
Norman Smith
Jack Henderson
C. W. Hudson
Ralph R. Langley
Wheeler Committee Hears More Evidence On Wheeler Case
Blair Coan testified before the Wheeler committee about alleged documents in the justice department related to Senator Wheeler’s indictment. W W Rhea testified he heard Campbell assure Wheeler would be paid for services in January 1923. Commissioned Spry stated Wheeler had never appeared as an attorney in land letters.
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Preac
Washington
Blair Coan
Montana
Lockwood
Republican National Committee
Wheeler
Senate
Justice Department
Borah
W. W. Rhea
Colorado
Campbell
Interior Department
Rhea
Spry
General Land Office
Richard matches Dempsey and Willis for heavyweight title bout
New York May 1 Tex Richard announced a world heavyweight championship fight to be held at Boyle's Thirty Acres in Jersey City on a date in September. The challenger lineup includes Jack Dempsey and Harry Willis.
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Associated Press
New York
Tex Richard
Jack Dempsey
Harry Willis
Boyle's
Thirty Acres
Jersey City
Conferees Make Progress on Immigration Bill
Associated Press reports May 1 that conferees on the immigration bill advanced briefly but the Japanese exclusion provision again went over.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Paris Pilot Delays Flight From Karachi to Tokio
Lieut Pellitier Dorsey postponed his departure from Karachi in British India in continuation of his Paris to Tokio flight. He told aviation undersecretary in a telegram that his plane’s motor requires thorough overhaul and the journey will be delayed until Saturday.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pellitier Dorsey
Karachi
British India
Tokio
National oratorical finals set for June 6 in Washington
Prizes totaling 5000 dollars will be awarded to secondary school competitors in the national oratorical contest to be held in Washington on June 6. President Coolidge will present the awards, officials announced today.
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Ify
Associated Press
New York
Washington
Coolidge
US should keep guiding hand over Philippines says Swift
Charles M. Swift, president of the Manila Electric Railway and American resident in the islands for about 20 years, told the house singular committee that the United States must not relinquish its guiding hand over the Philippines.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Philippines
Charles M. Swift
Manila Electric Railway
Islands
House
Tri-Cities Open Mississippi Valley League Season
Davenport reports the Mississippi Valley League begins with Moline and Ottumwa facing the Tri Cities in Moline. Rock Island starts at Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids visits Waterloo. Burlington plays at Dubuque.
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Associated Press
Davenport
Iowa
Moline
Ottumwa
Tri- Cities
Rock Island
Marehalltown
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Barlington
Dubuque
Pioneer utility promoter H M Byllesby dies at 65
Chicago May 1 H M Byllesby president of H M Byllesby and company died today aged 65 He was a pioneer engineer and promoter of electrical and gas utilities.
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Associated Press
Chicago
H. M. Byllesby
H. M. Byllesby and Company
Teacher Murdered By Assailant In Home
Associated Press reports in Davenport that Edward Vance is sought in the fatal shooting of his wife Ora Pearl Vance a Buffalo Iowa school teacher. The couple had been estranged. Vance a paroled patient from Mount Pleasant hospital for the insane had threatened her.
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Associated Press
Davenport
Scott County
Edward Vance
Ora Pearl Vance
Buffalo
Iowa
Vances
Vance
Mount Pleasant Hospital
McCray Begins 10-Year Sentence at Atlanta Penitentiary
Warren T. McCray, former Indiana governor, arrived in Atlanta to start a ten year term for using the mails to defraud. He was accompanied by two deputies and friends, pledging sympathy for south tornado victims. A companion prisoner, Robert Lambert, escaped from the same train near Shelbyville, Tennessee.
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Atlanta
Indiana
Warren T. McCray
Atlantic Ga
South
Warren T. McCary
Rome Ga
Southern Railway
Indianapolis
McCary
Rome
Atlantic Penitentiary
McCray
Shelbyville
Tenn
Robert Lambert
New Albany
Ind
Des Moines Banks Seek Five Mill Tax on Stock
Three Des Moines banks including Des Moines National, Iowa Loan and Trust, and Bankers Trust challenge the local millage rate, seeking to have bank stock taxed at five mills. A special master sustained a motion to dismiss filed by Polk County treasurer E R Bennett, with banks expected to seek review. The case could affect bank stock taxes across the state if upheld.
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Des Moines
E.R. Bennett
Polk County
Des Moines National, Iowa Loan and Trust Company
Bankers Trust Company
Board of Review
Bergdort Surrender Sought After Ship Search
An all night search of the German liner Columbus, which docked in Brooklyn from Bremen, failed to disclose Grover Cleveland Bergdort draft dodger who was said to have slipped aboard to return to the United States and surrender to federal authorities.
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New York
Columbus
Brooklyn
Bremen
Grover Cleveland Bergdort
Dodger
United States
Thief Steals Healey Nomination Papers in Office Theft
Fifteen sheets bearing signatures for Joseph P. Healey's Republican county attorney nomination were stolen from Healey's desk in the Agnew building after 8 pm. Police Chief Art Louden notes the motive was to obtain nomination papers. an envelope with the county auditor's return address was found near the open window. Supporters raced to file a fresh set of 75 names before Friday's deadline.
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Union County
Joseph P. Healey
Art Louden
Agnew
Healey
Hamon Wanted Son To Be U. S. President
The widow of Jake Hammon, Oklahoma politician and oilman, reveals his dream to appoint his son Jake Jr. as the youngest U.S. president. She recounts his plan to control the Republican National Committee and install his son as president, with a shift in support from Lowden to Harding in 1920.
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Associated Pres
Chicago
Jake Hammon
Oklahoma
fiIt Wag
Jake Jr
United States
Teapot Dome
Republican National Committee
Hammen
Ilinois
Warren G. Harding
Hammon
Harding
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