Polish Rebellion in Upper Silesia Escalates Crisis
Upper Silesia faces a growing revolt as Polish elements seize territory from the German frontier towns toward the Oder River. Allied officials warn forces are inadequate. Briand asks Poland to restore order while Korfanty proclaims leadership amid a widespread miners strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janidott
Upper Silesia
Gross Strehlita
Tarnowitz
Koenlpsbuette
Katowitz
Rybnik
Katthor
Beuthen
Lublinitz
Oder River
Oppeln
Silesi
Itu
Pruss
Silesia
Poland
Briand
Sopieka
Daily Mail
France
Sopieke
Silesian
Supreme Allied Council
Adalbert Korfanty
Warsaw
Korfanty
Berlin
Ailalvert Korfinty
Hiss
Siteetin
Ily
Warsiaw
Tahor
BOO
Doy
George
John
Steed
Warfiurty
U S Job For Marshall Field
President Harding weighs a high priced post in his administration for Marshall Field of Chicago. The Chicago magnate has been considered for an assistant secretary role in an executive department. Possible placement as supervisor discussed with leading figures at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moorshall
Chicugo
Harding
Assistint
Mr. Pleld
Fred W. Upham
Magn Wrigley
Eid
Teacher Found Dead in Wisconsin
A Glenene, Wisconsin school teacher, identified as Alay G. aged twenty five, was found dead in Superior. The report notes the victim was formerly from Bellew, Wisconsin, about sixty miles east of the scene, with authorities investigating the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Wis
Fehel Guiein
Glenene
Til
Jenold Hauglig
Uit Bellew
Here
Secretary Wallace Calls for Federal Meat Control
Washington May 6 Secretary Wallace told a House committee that federal regulation of the meat packing industry is desirable to aid the livestock sector. He urged the Agriculture Department administer the law and conduct price movement studies, arguing continuous data on price trends and distribution of agricultural products is vital amid changing economic conditions. The Institute of American Meat Packers noted April developments suggest a recovery in general business, with renewed demand from Europe and improved shoe industry signals, reflecting restored confidence in stable values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walhice
House
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Institute of American Meat Packers
America
Farewell to Fly Swatters From Seed to Pest Extermination Test
Washington on May 6 reports that the Agriculture Department may replace fly swatters and screens if a Kentucky coffee tree sapling bred by University of Virginia Professor George P. Hales proves effective in exterminating pests. The tree is sent to test properties across the country with hopes seeds will be distributed to curb pests. The professor notes the tree emits a potent scent as a potential marker for community health impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dwck
United States Department of Agriculture
Kentucky
George P. Hales
University of Virginia
Tilnes
Tnngs Snr
Phatk
Tincher Grain Bill Reported By House Committee
Washington May 6 Representative Tincherhood Matisas Med reports the House agricultural committee unanimously recommends passage of his bill to regulate grain exchanges that deal in futures. The measure aims to largely wipe out the idea of puts and calls and ups and downs, while not abolishing speculation. It seeks to destroy manipulation and bring uniformity to all markets as a legitimate hedge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiheshington
Howse A Uinanimous
Imayn
Budget Bill Passes House in Budget Reform Push
The House approved a budget bill by 344 to 9 as differences with the Senate over structure and removal rules are to be settled in conference. The measure would create a national budget bureau, with a director and comptroller general, and set terms and civil service protections while resisting spoils-system changes. Debate highlighted presidential removal and cabinet constraints, with the Senate already having passed a similar bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Wald Te Ousted
An & Mothon
Representative Good
Appropriations Committee
Treasury Department
Congress
Wilson
Eigh
Good
Mr. Good
United States
Gale Damage In New York Hits Over Million
Property damage from the May storm in New York exceeds $1,000,000 as heavy rain and wind blow down wires and disrupt localities. Twenty five steam and sailing vessels at anchor in New York are forced to call for tugs to assist.
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New York
General Wood Reaches Manila in Mission Dispatch
Washington May 6 The American Mission led by Maj Gen Leonard Wood and W Cameron Forbes former governor general of the Philippines arrived at Manila by air Wednesday according to a War Department cablegram. The message said the mission was received with cordial greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Flood
New York
Paria
Legion of Honor
Mame
Marshal Fayolle
Loud Wig
New York Police Department
Washington
Leonard Wood
W. Cameron Fortes
The
Philippines
Manta
War Department
REAH M. WHITEHEAD A Seattle Prosecutor Named Judge
REAH M WHITEHEAD head of Kings county Washington sits on the bench. Miss Whitehead was the first woman elected to a judicial office. She previously served as a Seattle stenographer and gained legal knowledge by watching cases then pursued night study. For six years she was deputy prosecuting attorney of Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
M. Whitehead
Kings County
Wash
Man Surrenders After Ear-Tearing Assault in Muskegon
Frank Miller of Muskegon Heights surrendered at the police station on a mayhem charge after he attacked his wife in the street, tearing off both ears. Mrs Miller, hospitalized in serious condition, had four children nearby as bystanders intervened. Earlier, Miller had threatened Romonhoff multiple times and was acquitted after Romonhoff recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon, Mich
Meg G
Jov Hemenbutt
Frank Miller
Muskegon Heights
Miller
McA
Romenhoff
Romonhoff
Publish Slacker List Proposed For Congressional Record
Washington May 6 the house debated printing the slacker list in the Congressional Record to relieve newspapers of liability. Rep Royal Jobson SD urged unanimous consent to insert the deserter roll of about 150000 men under the selective service law. Rep Johnson argued the Record would shield papers from damages worries by publishing the full list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Congressional Record
Representative Royal
Jobson
South Dakota
Lst
Het
Johnson
US Invited to Join Postwar Allied Meetings
Washington May 6 the allied invitation for American representation on the supreme council council of ambassadors and the allied reparations commission was officially announced at the White House. The invitation was sent to President Harding via British ambassador Lord Geddes requesting U S representatives to meetings of the supreme council and allied bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Council
White House
Harding
Auckland Geddes
Tiagka
United States
Council of Ambassadors
Allied Reparations Commission
President Talks to Vets at Walterreed Hospital
President Thirding pledged administration aid to wounded World War veterans in an address at Walterreed hospital. A sensational blast at Diamond OU and Paint company in Scranton, Pennsylvania, killed two and wounded two more, with two others missing as a large fire ruined the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thirding
Scranton
Diamond OU and Paint Company
Airman Dies in McCook Field Crash Near Club
Dayton Ohio May 6 Arthur G Pen Weton twenty five civilian employee of McCook field was instantly killed when a plane crashed to earth in full view of hundreds of spectators at the Community Country club Lieut James Ware pilot was seriously injured and expected to die The plane fell in the rear of the dance hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Arthur G. Pen- Weton
McCook Field
Community Country Club
James Ware
Ultimatum to Germany on Reparations and Ruhr Occupation
London May 6. Allied powers issue a formal ultimatum requiring Germany to declare by May 12 whether it will fulfill Versailles treaty reparations. If noncompliant, allies will occupy the Ruhr valley and pursue further military measures. The document details disarmament, war crime trials, and financial settlements with the Reparations Commission to set payment and bonding terms. The protocol outlines total reparations, credits, and bonds secured on German assets.
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Lonslon
Germany
Versailles
Ruhe
Alimatum
The
Muhr
Doctor Sthamer
London
Folliwsi
Ruhr
Rhine
Innecortahed
Separations ‘Commission
Separations Commission
Paris
Reparations Commission
U S Mail Aviator Dies In Wyoming Crash
Rock Springs Wyoming May 6 Walter M Bunting a tail service aviator was killed when his airplane overturned and burned as he attempted a flight to Cheyenne. His wife resides at Carneys Point New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Wyo
Walter M. Bunting
Cheyenne
Carneys Point
This Woman's Experience with Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mrs Elizabeth Lamant of 142 W Sixth St Massachusetts shares her experience praising Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring strength after anemia beginning in her youth. The testimonial claims improved health, appetite, sleep, and the desire to work, noting a confident recovery after using the product for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lamant
W. Sixth St
Bue Mass
Smart
MD Pinkham
By laws proposed in Seine department on street cars
France's Seine department council proposes bylaws requiring men to give up seats to elderly women or mothers with children on street cars and omnibuses in the district, as reported by the Brooklyn Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seine
France
Brooklyn Eagle
Best medicine Swamp Root ad claims cures kidney problems
A lengthy promotional piece extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments and rheumatic uric acid issues. It includes testimonials from a prominent druggist and an offer to mail a sample bottle for ten cents and a request to mention the paper. The ad ends with a humorous domestic exchange about economizing thread.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton,n.y
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Federal Meat Control
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Reah M. Whitehead
Michigan
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U.S. Mail
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