Global News Roundup Highlights Disruptions and Resignations
Major world events include a Bulgarian minister recalling from the United States and resignation effective March 10, a US naval budget vote for Great Lakes facilities, and ongoing economic fixes as wheat prices come under scrutiny. reports mention a fire at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans killing horses, Chicago robbery exploits, and regulatory moves on GE and wheat markets.
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News Review of Current Events by Edward W. Pickard
The piece surveys dramatic but not broadly critical events. It highlights heroic Nome serum relief by Seppala and his dog team, the Kentucky cave rescue of Floyd Collins, Chicago lake water and sanitation plans, and the Senate confirmation of Stone to the Supreme Court amid other Washington tensions and policy debates.
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Foreign affairs and trials in the United States and Europe
A Chicago jury verdict on charges that Col. Charles St. Forbes and John W. Thompson conspired to defraud the government on soldiers hospital contracts stands under review. Forbes, Thompson, and Gaston B. Means face prison terms while T. B. Felder awaits a $10,000 claim. Meanwhile Triumphal ambassador Ga cos10 Di Martino is named to the United States, with Rykoft announcing amnesty for civil war figures and electoral rights reforms. In Constantinople Turkey expels the Greek Catholic Patriarch, Greece protests to the League, and Turkish actions are framed as a domestic matter amid tensions across the region.
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Chicago
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Yeast King Julius Fleischmann Dies During Polo Game
Miami reports the death of Julius Fleischmann, former Cincinnati mayor and head of Fleischmann yeast, during a polo match at Minn Beach. The 53 year old, weighing about 200 pounds, collapsed after a fall and possible heart trouble or apoplexy. He survived by a daughter, a son, a sister and a brother, with another son en route to New York. Messages may not reach him soon.
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Cincinnati
Fieischmann Company
Minn Beach
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Fleischoinan
Newark
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New York
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Paris
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Max Fleischmann
Africa
De Forest Radio Firm Wins Millions by Court Ruling
Federal Judge Hugh M Morrig blocked RCA from selling vacuum tubes made by Westinghouse subsidiary. De Forest Radio Co charged infringement of Dr Lee De Forests tube patent. RCA must account for profits on four years of tubes sold, likely ending in millions.
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Gas Price Increases Spur House Antitrust Inquiry
Washington reports gasoline prices rose five cents in a week after Standard Oil and independent refiners boosted rates. On Representative Leaman’s motion, the House ordered an investigation. Interior Department data show December production set records, signaling abundant supply despite higher prices.
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Interior Department
Herrin Sheriff Agrees to Exile to Bring Peace
Governor Small announces an agreement requiring Sheriff Galligan to stay away from Herrin until given permission to return. Galligan will resign his Herrin office to Deputy Sheriff Randall G. Parks and transfer duties to deputies approved by the Williamson County Board of Supervisors.
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Senate Confirms Stone as Associate Justice
The Senate confirmed Harlan J. Stone as an associate justice of the Supreme Court by a 71 to vote, official action narrowing the vacancy and establishing Stone on the high court.
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Baroness von Vetsera Dies in Vienna Amid Old Tragedy
Baroness von Vetsera, mother of Countess Murle voo Aptonce, dies in Vienna at an advanced age. The news ties to the historic scandal involving Prince Rudolf and the Mayerling death, recalling the tragic events of many decades ago.
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Vienna
Baronean von Vetsera
Murle Voo
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