Leviathan Sets New Speed Record on Maiden Run
Leviathan sped sixty hours off Jupiter Light Florida reaching 28.43 knots, surpassing Mauretania’s 27.04. The oil fueled test aboard the 650 foot liner showcased U.S. ship power and comfort as toasts honored Al Lasker and the Shipping Board in a festive, nautical mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S&s. Leviathan
Jupiter Light
Florida
Leviathan
Mauretanix
United States
Mauretania
al Lasker
Shipping Board
French Punish Two Ruhr Cities in Drastic Manner
In Essen on June 23 three Germans were killed in the Ruhr area. One man was shot by French soldiers while damaging railroad tracks at Lintrop. Another German, part of an attacking group, was killed near Recklinghausen when French forces fired. A third German, linked to the Belgians’ search incident near Recklinghausen, died as Belgian soldiers pursued badly wounded attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essen
Ruhr
Lintrop
Recklinghausen
Gnnther
Government Spending On Pennsy Road Projects Reaches $212 Million
Washington reports the government expended $212 million for betterments and capital work on the Pennsylvania railroad system during its control period. The carriers previously agreed to pay $90 million by 1930 as part of a settlement with the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Pact Aims to Restrict Air War on Cities
Washington reports that a proposed treaty will curb wartime aircraft activity. The draft, prepared by a commission from the Washington conference on arms control, follows the commission's first meeting at The Hague on December 10. President aided will submit the plan to lawmakers for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
Angel
Hague
Nickel Plate Merger Approved by I C C
Washington June 23 The Van Sweringen group now controlling the New York Chicago and St Louis railroad secured approval from the interstate commerce commission for a plan to consolidate that property with the Lake Erie and Western Toledo St Louis and Western Fort Wayne Cincinnati and Louisville and Chicago andBrat Line railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. C. Washington
van Sweringen Group
New York, Chicago & St Louis Railroad
Lake Ila & Western
Toledo, St. Louis & Western
Fort Wayne
Cicinnati’ & Louisville Railroad
Chicago & Brata Line
Interstate Commerce Commission
First Foreign Ship Liquor Seized at Mobile
United States customs agents seized liquor aboard the Norwegian steamer Sosua in Mobile on June 23, the first seizure following a Supreme Court ruling that foreign ships cannot bring liquor into U S ports as slip stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kingis Giry Advocates Against Government Rail Ownership
President Harding defended private control of railroads during a transcontinental tour through Maine. His prepared speech argued against government ownership as a colossal misstep, framing the issue in national policy terms while en route to Alusha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingis Giry
Maine
Liunder
Harding
Alusha
Brazilian Rebels Beaten in South State Clash
Buenos Aires dispatch reports regular troops capture the city of Elegrete in the Brazilian state of Ito frande o Sul after a bloody battle with revolutionaries. Rebels abandoned their dead and wounded as retreat followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Ito Frande
President Harding Grants Clemency In 158 Applications
Washington June 21 President Harding granted clemency to seventy four persons and twenty seven World War prisoners. He announced one full pardon thirty conditional commutations fourteen unconditional commutations restored rights to twenty seven former prisoners and denied eighty four applications. Highlights include cases tied to espionage draft war laws and other offenses from bigamy to bribery and fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Department of Justice
Industrial Workers of the World
Sacramento
Cal
IWW Protest Pardon Conditions in Washington
The I W W defense committee protests President Harding's pardon terms for political prisoners. They argue the pledge to obey laws cannot be required since the amnesty committee views all cases as free speech, not law violations, affecting Chicago and Wichita espionage defendants.
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W. W
Washington
Harding
Chicaga
Wichita
I. W. W. Defense Committee
Cold Wave Across Three States Brings Frost and Heat
Three states suffered from a cold wave on Thursday while forty five degrees of heat sizzled elsewhere. New Mexico reported no frost, but ice in water troughs had to be broken before cattle could drink. In Arizona the temperature barely rose to 28 above. In Supa'lar Wisconsin people rushed to don woolens as the thermometer hit 40.
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Chicago
New Mexico
Arizona Desert
Supa'lar
Wis
U. S. Internal Revenue Receipts Jump in May
The Treasury reports May internal revenue receipts totaling 140,401,708 dollars, up from 102,? million in 1922, a gain around 47 million. The rise signals stronger business activity compared with a year earlier.
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U.S
Washington
Treasury Department
Powder That Moisture Proofs Blood War Dept Announces
The War department announces a successful development of a new powder for use in aiding mechanisms and arteries. The powder is described as moisture proof, invisible, smokeless and flashless, addressing driving power needs of existing powders. June 1922 Washington report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
War Department
Labor Candidate Wing Seat London June 23
Robert Smith, president of the Betta Andra Federation, was elected to Parliament from Morpeth District with 20,058 votes. The Liberty candidate received 18,087 votes.
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Labor
Wing
London
Robert “Smith
Betta Andra’ Federation
Parliaanent
Morpeth Wstriet
Nygeiinet
Liberty Candidaite
Austrian Employees Stage Passive Strike Across Public Service
Austrian workers in the Pan German government employees union adopted a passive resistance tactic on June 21 to force wage concessions. Members ceased active duties in public services, aiming to pressure authorities while maintaining a minimal work output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viena
Harding Court Bars League in Proposal at St Louis
President Truman outlined a plan to shift the international court from the League of Nations by making the court self perpetuating and independent of the league. He proposed reforms to empower the court, adjust selection, and ensure funding without league control amid Missouri opposition from Governor Hyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond M. Havens
Kansas City
Rotary International
Eession
St. Louis
League of Nationa
Coliseant
International Court
League of Nationg
Teague
League
Thadigg
Hyde
Missouri
League of Nations
Permanent Court of International Justice
Tenge
Ungue Court of Aebitration
League of
United States
Etter Nations
Miners Barred From Entry To Red Committee
A statement by the United Mine Workers International Executive Board blocks miners from joining the Red Committee movement. The notice labels the action as part of union discipline and warns against participation in the Progressive International Committee of the United Mine Workers.
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Indianapolis
Tuk
Tene
Warne Ings
United Mine Workers of Averles
United Mine Workers of Anti- Teg
International Executive Board
United Mine Workers of America
Hug Leon
King of Italy Uses Cane to Gauge Lava Flow
The king surveys the Mount Tina eruption aftermath with a walking stick, measuring the lava’s advance as efforts to aid sufferers are discussed. Officials debate whether outside help is needed, while care for affected people continues.
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Italy
Mount Tina
Tome
Haky
Jayne
Germany Targets 100 090 Mark in Paper Money Market
Germany seeks to set a new mark at 100 090 for 31,000 marks in foreign exchange. An agreement among principal German ranks and the government aims to stabilize and drive the rate, holding it near 100 009 to the dollar amid efforts to regulate currency.
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Germany
Berk
Bng Heen
Band Playing Hail Hail Disperses Texas Mob
A mob of about 2,000 men gathered in Houston on June 22 as they threatened a three residence dispute and refused to cooperate with a grand jury. The crowd began dispersing when a band played Hail Hail, drawing police attention and ending the confrontation near Coose Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Houston
Coose Creek
U S Market Report Highlights Farm and City Prices
Washington June 24 market report shows live stock prices for hogs, cattle, and calves, fruit and vegetables with fleeting figures for watermelons cantaloupes and Georgia Mississippi produce, and western markets. dairy prices steady with butter cheese and eggs. Grain and flour details appear for Chicago Minneapolis St Louis and central plains, with No 3 red winter wheat and corn futures listed along with farm price averages.
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Washington
Huyr
Sid helCers
Petty Fatih Boo Foo
Mayiae
Sippi Langatoen
Tauding
Omidwesters Omiarkets
South Carolina
Dian Colbler Potatoga
North
Gorelima
Togo
Houthern
Rahdwestern
Minneapolia
Minneapolis
GHAIN
Chicago
Marketes Flats
President Liardling Sells Controlling Marion Star Stake
President Liardling completes sale of Harding Publishing stock, leaving his link to the Marion Star intact. Towle Burr and K Moore acquire controlling interest, reshaping ownership without severing Liardling’s connection to the paper. An editor’s note hints at continued ties and future association with the Star.
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Presid T
Marion Star Winbington
Central
Harding Publishing Company
Marion Stuer
Liarding
Towle I Burr
Doy K. Moore
Gale
Liardling Fran
Star
NACL
Cleveland's Son Weds a Bishop's Daughter
Cleveland's son Grover Cleveland Jr. wed Misa Hien Dough Gytlow, daughter of Bishop Thomas Wendler, at St Marys Episcopal Church Wednesday night with a ceremony reported by the executive news of the Nolgeopal church in Ameren.
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Memphia
Iehard Folsom Clevelingd
Grover Cleveland
Misa Hien Dough Gytlow
Thomas Wendler
St. Mary's Episcopal
Utshoy Galinv
Nolgeopal
Ameren
Ceearom Mony
U S Officials to Break Liquor Seals on All Ships
Washington June 22 Officials to break liquor seals on all foreign ships entering American ports. Actions align with Treasury and Supreme Court decisions.
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U. S
Washington
Aimericnan Customs
Dastruce
Hou
Dora
Chicago Physician Identifies Suspect in Girl Slayer Case
In Chicago on June 20 following a medical exam a physician positively identified the suspect as a man. The husband’s key was said to relate to the inquiry and the development of the case over a fortnight.
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Chicago
Ochicago
Giysteliimnr
Dhe
Ly Min
Dehned OC
He Nh Ian
Locusts Visit Kentucky Vexingly Reported by Entomologist
Entomologist Garman of the Kentucky experiment station reports a surge of locusts in Kentucky with seven year cycles affecting northern counties. The note mentions the Kentucky Agricultural Association and a related poultry meeting, with historical context about the Grand Army of the Republic, and a port authority grant dating to 1880.
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Kentucky
Vexingtm
Garman
Noptherly
Parta
Peterkbetit
Haga
Army of the Republic
An Eventful Era of Iowa News and Happenings
A sprawling patchwork of local events fills the page. Mentions include a September anniversary, courthouse cornerstone laid by Masons in Fayette County, and annual fund mentions for hostage costs. Elated notes cover a Grinnell College senior survey, a Osage doctor with decades of service, paving plans, a large baby birth, and Creston gas and electric projects. The record lists farm losses, livestock counts, veteran bonuses in Des Moines and county fairs, along with several town developments, road work, and civic meetings in multiple counties.
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Fayette County
Grinnell
Lbert Hell
Redfield
Creston
Creston Tand& Electric Company
J. W. Harrett
Oxage
Mead
Osage
Granada
Linn
Des Moincanva
Baka
Arenda
Eltmena
Angunt
Orlea
Bevanger
Aml
Andrew Jolson
Niles Northweak
Beth
Nolehbors
Audubon
Roet
Jasper County
Merle Scott
General Xeervatory
Tha Y. M. CG. A
Des Moines
Assochitian
Pakand
Governor Low
Ttola
Watson French
Ravenport
Wilune W. Marsh
Waterloo
Tolutein
Norewalk
Whitch
Granty Center
Lown
K.S. Doughty
Charles Medford
Hamburg
Tita
Warren County
Mureau
Indianola
Wd American Legion
First Presbyterian Church
Bhenandoah
Medette Jention
Parmer-Labor Movement
Ft Iy
Nolitten
Carl Vecoman
Angsiatant
United States Department of Agriculture
Deflatta Vetion
Lurean Fedération
Proposas
Klolyth
Entile
County
Hue
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Lasker
Uncle Sam
Pennsy Road
Harding Court Bars League
Red
Committee
Wadley
Loulé
Lephart
Hadley
Missetoi
University of Coforaate
Elimert
Ship
Warington University
Sue Wooding
A. Faull
Vileeert
Emperor Simmons
Milttta
Cin
E—mperer Willhon A. Bivons
Hearts of the Bar
Juste Vsiphshe
Dart Na Keereia
Janelta
Tyhleh
DR. A. Meikleichn
Amherst College
Amherst
Miss
Alexander Melktojolov
Ger
Uuin Amherst
Meiklejohn
Crities
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Cleveland
Tiutmanda
Anna Eidnire
Co. A
Mosso Laboratories
W. Fe Young
Foe
Stu Sri
Mas
Lathrop
Halland
Fayas
Chicago Journal
Allens
Hank
Wally
W.N. U
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