Global News Highlights From Early 1920s Turbulent Era
A wide mix of world events is summarized including construction beginnings on a large Arizona plant near the Gila River, naming Luther White as federal prisons superintendent, tariff effects on coal shipments to Canada, Papal condolences on a Midwestern foreboding tragedy, naval and political appointments in Washington, American memorial plans, and various disasters, legal cases, and cultural notes involving prominent figures such as Cap Hugo Osterhaus, J. Kellogg, Thomas Woodlock, John Pershing, and Jack Dempsey.
Aftermath of five-state tornado spurs calls for science aid
Edward W Pickard reviews the Texas storm’s devastation with 830 dead and 2939 injured. Illinois and Murphysboro bear heavy losses. relief funds surge as Chicago and many groups raise hundreds of thousands. The piece urges better forecasting, rehabilitation efforts, and international disarmament talks, noting Kellogg and Coolidge navigation policy questions.
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Edward W. Pickard
Murphysboro
Herrin
Chicago
Gold Coast
Lanternight
Ilinois
Eack
American Red Cross
Lorraine
Pueblo
Prairie fires devastate towns across Dakotas and Nebraska
Prairie fires swept two zones along the Dakota border and into Nebraska, devastating homes and hay fields. Reports say several fires moved southeast at speed with winds 40 to 50 mph, threatening towns near Cody Nenzel and Selfridge. Fatalities and missing persons reports emerged but remained unconfirmed.
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South Dakota
Bismarck
South Dakota-Nebraska Line
Rosebud Indian Reservation
Valentine
Neb
Peer Hallar
Tathili
Bionz County
North Dakota
Carson County
Tuthull
South Dakota-Nebraska
Tripp. County
Niebrara
Black Hills
Sioux County
Walker
North Dakota-South Dakota
Report Says Coolidges Expect Visit From Stork
Washington reports say President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge are expecting a baby. Rumor persists as White House attaches fail to confirm, aided by Mrs. A. I. Goodhue’s presence at the executive mansion as a guest during inauguration ceremonies. The Goodhue matriarch may accompany the Coolidges to a seaside retreat for a quiet summer holiday.
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Washington
Teapot Dome Lease Suit Ends in Cheyenne Hearing
In Cheyenne Wyoming the Teapot Dome lease lawsuit ended after final arguments by the government. Owen J. Roberts stated the court must follow Congress through a 1924 notice declaring the lease unlawful and against policy to keep reserves intact. Judge Kennedy gave 15 days for briefs from each side before ruling.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Teapot Dome
Waa
United States District Court
Owen J. Roberts
T. Blnke Kennedy
New York Senate Again Rejects State Prohibition
The New York Senate again rejects a state prohibition measure aimed at enforcing the Notlan-Gage prohibition policy. The proposal sought replacement of previous enforcement rules repealed three years earlier.
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Warmer M. Leeds
William B. Leeds
New York
New York Senate
Athing
Pension Post Accepted Washington Announcement
Washington reports that Wither 8 Metcalf of Lawrence Kun has agreed to temporarily accept the post of pension commissioner and then resign so the President can appoint a permanent successor, as announced.
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Pension Post
Washington
Metcalf
Lawrence, Kun
Penssiona
Harding Shaft Coats $600000 Washington
The trustees of the Harding Memorial Association have deeded funds for immediate construction of a shaft at Marion to seal Suh.
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Harding
Washington
Dirding Memorial Association
Marion
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