Leviathan Sets New Speed Mark on Transatlantic Run
The Leviathan, 950 feet long, set a 29.4 knot average over a 60 hour run starting near Jupiter Light, Florida, claiming the fastest merchant vessel speed. The Mauretania’s 27.0 knot record was surpassed under adverse conditions with cheers for United States, Leviathan, and Al Lasker aboard.
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S. S. Leviathan
Raut
Jupiter Light
Florida
Leviathan
United States
Iileat
Sus
al Lasker
Bord Lea
French Punish Two Ruhr Cities in Drastic Manner
Three Germans were killed in the Ruhr as French forces reported incidents near Lintrop and Reck-Unghaysen. One man was shot for damaging railroad tracks, another was killed during an attack on a French worker, and a third fell when Belgian soldiers attempted a search of an armed German group.
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Ruhr
Essen
Lintrop
Reck- Unghaysen
Unil
Government Spends 213 Million on Pennsy Upkeep
Washington, June 23 A government tally shows 213 million dollars spent on capital account improvements and other work for the Pennsylvania railroad system during the control period. The carrier agreed last week to pay 90 million dollars by 1930 under the settlement.
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U.S
Pennsy Road
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
America Will Ask New Pact Barring Air War on Cities
Washington reports that when the senate acts again Hardug will submit a draft treaty to curb wartime aircraft activities. The commission, formed by the Washington conference on armament control, prepared the measure following the December Hague meeting.
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America
Washington
Senate
Hardug
Washington Conference
Hague
Nickel Plate Merger Approved by I C C
A Washington report states that the Van Sweringen group now controls the New York Chicago and Saint Louis railroad and has its plan to consolidate with the Erie Western Toledo Saint Louis Western Fort Wayne Cleveland Louisville Chicago State Line railroad approved in full by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
van Sweringen Group
New York, Chicuago & Bt, Loula Railroad
Erie & Western
Toledo, Bt, Louis & Weastern
Fort Wayne, Clelmatt & Louieville Railroad
Chicago & State Line Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Seizes Foreign Ship Liquor on Arrival
June 23 United States customs seized liquor aboard Norwegian steamers Sosun and Smaragd citing a Supreme Court ruling on ship stores. In other notes Government ownership discussion follows Harding tour. Brazilian rebels defeated at Ricrete with casualties.
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United States
Ata
United States’ Supreme Court
Sosun
Smaragd
Kansan City
Ratlaada
Harding
Alnus
President Grants Clemency to 74 Prisoners Including World War Vets
President Farthing mintel executive clemency to seventy four persons before his Alaska trip. He acted on 155 pleas providing thirty conditional and fourteen unconditional commutations, one full pardon, and restored rights to twenty seven former prisoners while denying eighty four applications. Notable cases involve espionage draft and war law violations. twenty seven commutations granted to IWW members in Sacramento. Clemency also covers bigamy bootlegging mail fraud white slave bribery and other offenses.
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Washington
Mintel
Eages
Department of Justict Wivials
Industrial Workers of the World
Sacramento
Cal
I. W. W. Protest Ford pardon terms in Washington
The I. W. W. defense committee protests President Harding’s pardon conditions for political prisoners. It argues that the demand to promise obedience to laws cannot stand, claiming amnesty covers all free speech cases and does not resolve legal questions.
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W. W
Washington
Harding
Chicago
Wichita
I. W. W. Defense Committee
Ammnesty Committee
Cold Wave In Three States and Forty Five Sizzle
A cold wave swept across three states with New Mexico reporting a frost threat to trough water and cattle. In Arizona the temperature fell to 28 degrees above zero while Wisconsin residents in Superior dug out woolen clothing as the thermometer slid to 40.
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Chicago
Sizgled
New Mexico
Arizona Desert
Nehrer
Superior
Wis
U S Internal Revenue Receipts Show Big Gain in May
The Treasury Department announced May internal revenue receipts totaled 149 million 491 thousand 708 dollars, up from 102 million 516 thousand 876 dollars a year earlier, a gain of about 47 million dollars signaling improved business conditions since last year.
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U. S
Washington
Renaury Department
U. S. Develops Moisture Proof Invisible Powder
The War department announced a successful powder breakthrough for small arms and artillery that remains smokeless and flashless while resisting moisture. In related political notes, Labour candidate Wine Beat won in London, and Scottish miners federation president Mabert Smillie was elected MP for Morpeth with a 20,003 to 19,087 vote.
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U. S
Washington
War Department
Labor
Wine Beat
Tondon
Mabert Smillie
Seottish Miners’ Federation
Morpeth Distriet
Vhe
Agate
Wherul
Amstrian Employees in Pasalve Strike Vienna
June 2 report: 60,000 Austrian unionized Pan German government workers strike to press demands. Efforts aim to paralyze public services as negotiations continue with authorities.
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Amstrian
Pasalve
Vienna
Seeling Bieracenager
Jidoptea
Passve Rexinbanes
Prdor
Pullle
Harding Court Bars League scrutiny in St Louis address
President Harding in St Louis proposed changes to the League of Nations plan to join an international court. He urged self perpetuation of the court to reduce League control and floated new reservations while opposing critics. Governor Flyde hosted the event as Harding outlined extending court powers and altering voting to ease U S adherence.
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St. Louis
League of Nations
Harding
Dhe Coliieuny
Te International Court
League of Nationg
League
Te League
Flyde
Missouri
Permanent
Tague Court of Arbitration
Trimpfer
Lengha of Nations
Permanent Court of
Jntorng
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Tony
League of
International Court
United States
British Empire
Coal Miners Barred From Entering Red Committee
Indiapals June 22 warnings from the United Mine Workers of America and other unions against aiding the Progressive International Committee of the United Mine Workers of America were issued by the international executive board. The statement warns members to avoid any form of support or comfort for the promoters of the movement.
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Indhiaapals
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Maher
Progressive International Committee
United Mine Workers of Amversen
International Execuive Board
Ile
King of Italy Gauges Lava With His Cane
King Victor Emmanuel tours the Mount Binoy eruption area in Gytomia and measures the lava flow with a walking stick. Italy declares it will not seek outside aid for victims, pledging to handle relief domestically.
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Italy
Rome
Mount Binoy
Dow
Victor Emmanuel
Germany Plans 100000 Mark to the Dollar Benchmark
Berlin June 24 The German money supply shows over eleven trillion marks in circulation. Banks and the government agree to centralize foreign exchange dealings and attempt to set the rate at 100,000 marks per dollar to stabilize the currency.
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Germany
Fie Averk
Doling
Pee Tween
Band Playing Hail Hail Disperses Texas Mob
A 2,500 strong mob surrounded the county jail in Gauge Creek Texas before dissipating when a guard appeared. The crowd had threatened three residents who refused to provide information to investigators probing a string of whippings in the area.
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Texas
Hadley to lead Washington University in Missouri
Hadiey heads Washington University at St Louis following the resignation of Mrode A Hath, with Hadley named educator and professor of How. The appointment is noted amid surrounding confusion and a writ enjoining actions involving a Ku Klux Klan era clash in Georgia.
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Hadiey
Washington Unversity
St. Louis
Tierbert S, Hadley
Foener
Misgouri
How
University of Coloride
Wrahington University
Mroderte A. Hath
U S Market Report Shows Wide Price Fluctuations Across Items
A garbled market report lists fluctuating prices for produce, grains, and dairy across multiple markets. It mentions wheat, corn, oats, and potatoes with varied bids and asks, plus cheese pricing and regional trading notes. Entities include Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Wisconsin markets amid odd spellings.
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SLD
RIK
Htogs
Suvles
Soho Stag
Isso
Tom Watson
Shipgding Polnbay
Gebe Chenaigba
Lewes
Beatty Carolina
Citvllun
Yinos St. Louis
Prairie
Mineapolla
Minnepolis
Centr Town
Untler
Noore
Young Athertons
President Sells Controlling Interest in Marion Star
Report states President Traveing disposed of control of the Marion Star publishing company to Lewis H. Buss and Foylea Moor. The note hints at changes in leadership and future direction for the newspaper though details remain unclear.
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Presidnt
Marion Star
Washington
Marcing Publishing Company
Tihe Malion Sart
Odf
Traveing
Lewis H. Buss
Foylea
Moor
The
Star
Cleveland's Son Weds Bishop's Daughter in Tennessee
Cleveland's son, heir to the presidency, married Miya Wile Doughisviller, daughter of Bishop and Mrs. Thomas We Gailor, in a Wednesday ceremony at St Mates's Episcopal Church. Bishop Gailor, executive head of the Episcopal Church in America, officiated.
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Cleveland
Mompla
lWehard Tolson Cleveland
Une Dite
Firover Cleveland
Miya Wile Doughisviller
Thomas We Gailor
Alegit
St Mates’s
Piscopal Church
Gilslox
Episcopal Church In America
U S Officials to Break Liquor Seals on All Ships
Washington James 22 reports U S officials will break liquor seals on all ships entering American waters. The move aligns with treasury and Supreme Court decisions. Officials from Washington will coordinate enforcement with Treasury and legal authorities.
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U.S
Washington
Nyttor
Treasury
Supreme Court
Chicago Physicians Unmask "Girl Slayer" as a Man
Chicago doctors reveal a male suspect behind the so called girl slayer case after a girl’s positive identification by a witness. The report notes the suspect had been linked previously and underwent examination as authorities pursue a formal charge.
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Chicago
Locusts Visit Kentucky Reports Amid Rural Notes
A fragmented Kentucky item notes Locusts visiting Lexington and northern counties. The text mentions G A R Post Diehance Petersburg and a 1680 organized group with 161 members, with 12 members unable to attend meetings. Claud Armys af the Tepublic voted to arise dain.
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Kentucky
Lexington
G. A. R. Post Diehance
Petersburg
Dime
Remin
Claud Armys
Arye Dain
Post
Owlwein Celebrates Golden Anniversary and Local Developments
Local notes report Owlwein’s golden anniversary slated for September. Fayette county courthouse project progresses with Masona input, while Crinnell College student annual postage costs emerge. Obituaries, public notices, and county updates cover agriculture, roadwork, military bonuses, and new community facilities.
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Owlwein
Fayette County
Masona
Crinnell College
Elbert
Redfield
Creston Gadl & Etectrne Company
J. W. Varrett
O#ige
Ito
Osure
Des Moines
Strestlas
Wapgligh
Grimiet College
A. J. Hesse
Davenport
Ab Ison
Horda
Linn
Uftydwo
Elvis
Dus Moines
Vania
States of
Ore
Een
Ontea
Mes
Antrey Joohaeon
Jivinay
Morthiyesh
Avora
Daa
Hones
Nelehbora
Merrikb
Lywelyes Geiss Sauline
Toot
Fusper
Sumer
Jasper County
Mummer
Merl
Ye M.C. A
Beeing
Po Tradineing School
Association Secrylaries
Poland
Lowder
Tinois
G. Watson Brenel
Mayangeerts
Wilbur
Marsh
Waterloe
Tandad
Molstein
Grandy Center
Doughty
Charles Medford
Hamburg
bin Ear
Einbankment
Warren County Farm Bureau
Indianolke Commercial Club
American Legion
Warren County
Interstate Power Company
Rainemnission Hines
Lews
Trou Des Moines
New York City
Atainien
Iowa
Iowa State Bar Association
Mahonity
Agricolive
First Presbyterian Church
Bhenendoah
Wis
Parner Labor Movement
Une Dé Ia Frelor
Mulaire
Liebe Hef
Cart Vroom
Fornger
United States
Departmeunt
Agricultura
Towa Farm Bureau Federation
Papredeit Farmerq
Operaliva
Catilo
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Uncle Sam
Buenos Aires
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Ricgrete
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Kansas City
Rotary Internatonal
Harding Court Bars League
Red
Committee
Emperor Simmons
Athunta
Dui
Willian
Stina
He Wallis
Shiatge
Valine Nan
OR. A. Meiklejohn
Amherst College
Amherst
Miss
Alexander Metitefoln
Melkinjohn
Uberni
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Chienge
Jame
Pliveletana
Gil
Mr. Richeard GC
Lostier Ie Te Singer
Boron Liaa
Anne Eidwire
Co. A. Mosso Laboratories
Cuicago
Ates
Rover
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Teave
W. F. Young, Inc
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Springild
Masa
Lathrop
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Ayery
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Chicago Journal
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Allens
Buckiol
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