Andrew Carnegie Seeks Peace as U S War Fears Dismissed
United Press report from St. Louis outlines Andrew Carnegie opening the fourth American Peace Congress. Carnegie argues for universal friendship, criticizes militarism, and contends no nation has attacked the United States for a century while defense costs threaten peaceful progress. The crowd, including 1500 delegates, challenges his stance on Japan.
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United Press
ST. Louis
Tranquily
United States Army
Andrew Carnesie
Army
The
United
Mexico
Andrew Carnegie
Japan
Peace Congress
Carnegie
United States
Circuit Court Proceedings Patchy Docket Report
The following cases were disposed of by noon today. State v Banks assault and battery plea entered jury trial set. State v Hardin gaming case continued. State v Boxers gaming case continued. State v Millsap gaming guilty jury trial verdict sully fine ten dollars. State v Lauper gaming case continued. State v Walker gaming case continued. The Excelsior White Lime Co agreed submit to W De McNair with decision final and defendant to pay all costs. Porter v Lee case dismissed at cost of plaintiff. Winter Jr Co v Mort sale verdict for plaintiff for 165.04 and costs.
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W. C. Banks
Kul
A. K. Hardin
Ciscre
Coutney Millsap
Sully
Frank Lauper
Stairs Jobin Cats
Mont Walker
Rvs Docker
Excelsior White Lime Co
Bt L
FRR. Co
W. de McNair
M. W. Porter
Geo. D. Lee
J. Winter Jr. & Co
Mort Sulevar
The Powers Assume Control in Balkans Crisis
United Press reports a joint note from the Powers to the Porte demanding immediate ceasefire and the appointment of peace delegates. Turkey will host the negotiations in Scutari as a likely site for a peaceful settlement. Alpha Sextette presents tonight.
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United Press
Constantinople
Porte
Balkans
Turkey
Hardy Named Head of Arkansas Agricultural School
Geo J Cook announces appointment of J C Hardy to lead Arkansas University agricultural department. He praises Hardy as the South’s top agricultural man, cites his Mississippi A M success growing enrollment and value, and notes strong support from the Department of Agriculture to position the university as a leading Southern agricultural college.
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Little Rock
University of Arkansas
Geo. J. Cook
Teast
University
J. C. Hardy
Hardy
South
Mississippi
Agricultural Department of the United States
Mississippi A. & M
Mardy
Department of Agriculture
Dr. Hardy
Agricultural College
Felix Diaz Denies Plan to Uprising Against Huerta
General Felix Diaz in Mexico City denounces reports of an uprising against President Huerta. He pledges loyalty to the government and rejects any pact with Huerta, stating he will not violate his oath.
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United Press
Mexico City
Felix Diaz
Huerte
Hurte
Rates Fight Sparks Western Railroads Stand
Western railroad managers refused wage raise demands from conductors and trainmen citing unaffordable costs and potential public burden. They warned rate hikes would require legislative backing, while union threats to strike intensified the dispute amid broader debates on policy and reform.
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United Press
New York
Woman Kills The Wrong Man In Gary Slaying
J United Press reports in Chicago May 1 that a woman shot and killed Clarence Murphy in a road near Gary Indiana during an argument. She says the bullets were aimed at Henry Murphy her rival’s father who had shown her attentions.
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United Press
Chicago
Atre Smith
Clarence Murphy
Gary
Snnllana
Wale
Henry Murphy
Murphy
No Negro Notary Question Sparks Arkansas Debate
A reported Arkansas debate over notary commissions raises barriers for Black applicants. In East Arkansas few Negroes obtain commissions, many are refused by county clerks, and legislative action is needed to reinstate recorded commissions. Meanwhile, a separate note discusses foreign reinsurers facing an added tax question as Arkansas weighs licensing and tax implications.
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Little Rock
Apr
Arkansas
East Arkateas
Crittenden County
Everal
Comway County
W. Lelay
Russia
Austria
Europe
Amreiaen
Moone
Clerks Strike for Higher Wages at Palo Stores
May 1 Palo, N.Y. clerks strike for minimum weekly wage of eight dollars eight and a half hours per day with half holidays in summer and Saturdays. Stores opened with some clerks out and picket lines with pamphlet distribution.
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Ted Pros
Palo
N.Y
Mores
Levee breaks echo across parishes as flood aid moves
In New Orleans on May 1 and Helena on April 30, floods caused levee breaks. A bank receiver, Brady, named to oversee the bank’s affairs in the eastern Arkansas region, inventories assets. The bank’s assets exceed liabilities by about a million dollars with strong collateral, and Hornore supporters pledge full cooperation to pay every depositor.
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New Orleans
Povdray
Helena
Brady
Chancelrevaase
Robretson
Wyane
Corps of Accountants
Elvershire
Easteern
Arkansas
Benk
Supragettes Fight Back in London Riots
United Pros reports militants attacked in retaliation for a raid. The suffragettes burned the coady house and stable at Pen don and the boathouse and raft at Hampton Court. A dozen other windows and property were damaged in the unrest.
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United
London
Pendon
Hampton Court
Courts Loom Over Webb Bill in California Senate
United Press reports in Washington May that the Webb Bill, likely to pass the California Senate, faces constitutional questions. The President finds it discriminatory, and Japan is ready to lodge a formal protest and may seek federal court action to test constitutionality.
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United Proms
Washington
Webb
California Senate
Japan
Fedt
Militant Suffragists Rally Amid Free Wool and Sugar Debates
May 1 report from Dover notes Annie Renney, aide to Mrs Pankhurst, charged with conspiracy and held without bail as militant suffragists plan future underground action. In Washington, Democratic senators argued for free wool and sugar, while Rep Hardwick defended free sugar against insurgents led by Rep Hougard, signaling tense votes ahead.
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London
Annie Renney
Pankhurst
Dover
France
United Press
Washington
Ain
North Pacific Coast
Pongo
Wilson
Hardwick
Georgia
Sugar Crades
Hrousgard
Otis Java
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