Memphis excursion steamer Norman sinks after capsize
Surviving engineers report the Norman sailing from Cow Island with 14 aboard capsized near Memphis causing multiple drownings. Missing include Mrs Kirkpatrick and Mrs Dorroh. Captain Fenton had placed life preservers but passengers removed them as the vessel swayed. The companion ship Choc had been loaned for a convention outing when the disaster occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingle
Memphis
Vonr
Cow Island
Arid-South Association of Engineers
Walter G. Kirkpatrick
University Keb Mississippi
Majo
Gov
Godvey
Beni
Josie Harris
Istandel
ranInto
Fenton Sxit
Memphia
Hedy
Ee Government
Iege
Declares U S Way to Peace in Wartime Ward Organizing
Fragmentary text references a U S pathway to peace and ward organization. Mentions thoughts on peace and problems to which attention is drawn. Unclear names or dates due to damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S.way To
Rae
Prixea
Protest marks end of project near Soptallet
A fragmented note from a local page records a protest tied to a project near Soptallet. Residents gathered to voice opposition as planning continued, signaling ongoing civic friction and uncertain timelines for the site.
President Coolidge Eyes Large Budget Cuts
Washington report on Coolidge push for economy in federal expenditures. Expected substantial reduction in the discretionary budget, with total estimates near 3 billion dollars for the coming year. Treasury notes potential $100 million surplus and plans to cut about $60 million in expenditures through war bond retirements. Tax receipts may be reduced by around 12 percent, subject to congressional method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Post Office Department
Treasury
Mellon
Women Burn Pacifist Pamphlets in Washington Hall
Women of the International Council of Women burned ultra pacifist literature in an auditorium. The pamphlets urged immediate disarmament and outlawing war, calling war legalized murder and advocating total nonresistance. Mrs Henry Villard of New York authored one pamphlet. the Woman's Peace Union placed all materials for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Council of Women
Cononel
Seisios Hera
Henry, Villard
New York
Woman's Peace “Union
International ‘Council
Butler Advocates Hawaii Strongest Military Outpost
Butler of the naval committee urged fortifying Hawaii as the world’s strongest military outpost. He proposed strengthening Pearl Harbor and pushing legislation next session. He arranged a June Annapolis visit for committee members to study defenses firsthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Hawaii
Washington
Wilbur
Annapolis
Lotande
Unclear fragment prompts obscure family notice
A damaged OCR snippet mentions Laura Merriam Curtis related to a divorce or remarriage, with scattered names including William Ky Merriam and references to a New York Mrs. Curtis. No coherent event, date, or location is established in readable form.
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Rewins
New York
Laura Merriam Curtis
Goy
William Ky Merriam
Minnesota
Williams
New Announced
Er Divorca
Tam 'Feeeman’ Curtis
Curtis Lome
Vfl Ais
Gary Sees Good Times For U S Steel Chairman Expects Strong 1930s
Gary, head of United States Steel, toured mills in Chicago and saw near full capacity at Gary and Birmingham plants, with South Chicago plants at 2 percent below. He called steel a reliable business barometer, noting high building costs and taxes as the main concerns, but remained a conservative optimist about continued strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wibert
Gary Saya
Ind
Board
The
United States Steel Corporition
Gary
Wis
Northwestern University
Birmingham
Ala
Basle
Antitrust Suit Filed Against Ford for 12 Million
Miles County sues Ford Motor Company and state dealers and banks alleging criminal conspiracy to violate antitrust laws. The action seeks 12 million in penalties and attachment of Ford funds on deposit to guarantee payment. Accuses Ford and district distributors, including Bluff City Motor Co, of fixing resale prices and forcing dealers to sell at set prices.
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Juckson
Mmiles
Sait
Miles
Resipo
Ford Motor Company
W. J Miller
State Revenue
Cielea
Ford
Funda
Ford*Notor Company
Yarrows
Sult
Ford Company
Ite
Bluff City Motor Company
Nateliez
Misa
Tha Agreanent
Major General Bandholtz Dies After World War Service
Major General Barry G Bandholtz United States Army retired died at his home in Three Rivers Michigan of heart disease. Born 1884 he graduated from West Point in 1890 and served in the Philippines for 18 years before WW I where he was provost marshal general. He retired two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Rivers
Mich
Barry G. Bandholtz
United States Army
Comstanine
Generg
Bandholtz
Bewns
Wert Jraint
Normay
Phippines
Ne ‘Wie
Prance
Bulgar King May Spare Conspirators in Plot
A Bulgarian military group faces execution sentences that the king has not yet approved. Officials believe the prisoners may be commuted to imprisonment, amid ongoing outrages and political unrest.
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Bofin
Bulunlayy
Mtg
Iowa State News Digest Highlights Local Projects
Thodoordne Hawardan reports a $100000 school house contract and a $100000 hospital addition near Stoux Lier. Cherokee hosts a $1 per mile rail labor incentive while the G A R encampment prepares in Town City. Population figures, scholarships, rail hearings, and municipal park plans fill the page with varied civic actions.
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Thodoordne Hawardan
Worle
Uncd
Enuersa Hospital
Stoux Lier
Cherokee
Mrooka
Thera
Lowe
University of Town
Cura
Woody
Coudia Anperviser
Grow
Sioux City
Town
Wisconsin
Cape Girardeau
Minolta
Kunsme
Wheeonkie
Missouri
Youre People's Counell
Park County
Dovkition
Beglin
Wnlil
Jowh Stite College
Patina Company
Wilton
H Tos Ween
Townstite
Moentock
Des Moines
AH Omimy Vetorink Na Potalle
EB L
Vogue
Gluta
Thia
Luxey
Jowske
Iowa General Assembly
xHimta
Uxpinalon
Sao Dore
Lown Railroat Commission
J. 2
Kubank
Interstate Commerce Camtigajon
Washington
Illnois General
Great Western Railroads
Commerce Commlasion
Ite General Valuation
Wtuty Board of
Goyliel
Lste Institute
Gloanwood
Woodward
Glunwood Institute
Ality Council
Amenhaw
Lows Stnis Collage Camphe
Market Quotations From U S Government Update May Week
Washington reports week ending May with live stock hog prices at 12.10 per ton for bulk 12.00 for bulk mediums and feet notes, veal prices 7.0 to 10.75, fruit and vegetables prices from Florida to Chicago list ranges, grain and dairy quotes across markets including oats corn wheat and dairy wholesale price levels in multiple cities. beef and pork figures appear alongside regional price reports for Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Kansas City with various crate and crate equivalents and mixed corn prices.
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Washington
Florida
Spaulding
Friages
Tagrne
Texre
Bermuda
Crater
Mallimare
North Carolina
Virginia
Kinadiks
New York
Lonneswar
Chicinnati
Chenge
Kanses City
Chieno
Guain
St. Tila
Minnsopo Md
St. Tools
Kanan City
Anle
E-Acare Butlers
Chloeand
Pnatelphia
Healon
Conala
Whaty
Wingle Antatux
Young! Americax
Lolighutna
Square
Canada Will Not Act to Stop Dry Fleet on Lakes
Ottawa reports the Canadian government will take no action to bar United States armed craft on the Great Lakes. Washington officials say the U S intends to move to limit Canadian quarrels, while Queens County attorney Joe E H Todd asserts no U S right to use arms beyond enforcing sanitary laws.
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Canada
Ottawa
United States
Wheeler’s Oil Client Guilty of Fraud in Montana
A general court jury found Benator HK and associates guilty of fraud in a case linked to Wheeler’s Oil. The defendants were accused of using legitimate channels to defraud, with the court imposing a multi year sentence and fines.
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Wheeler
Great Malls
Mont—dirion Campbell
Mavoverot
Thy Kelgin-Sunburat
Feld
Benator HK
Wherlar
Wheele
Leuven
Florida Moves to Bar Japanese Firm Labor Instate
A garbled report appears to describe Florida actions against a Japanese firm or labor arrangements. It references a constitutional or legislative move, a vote, and state adoption, with unclear details on dates, entities, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Bar
Trilalingson
Fla
Ayer Bip
Tig Noune
Wn Vole
Ministerial Appointment Noted in Unclear Dispatch
A named minister to Finland is reported as Wistingtons-dulin J. Stetnon of Flilludelpiila winning a post. The document mentions AWW and Ha WA, with Charles I. Cugey asked to be relieved, but the text is garbled and lacks clear dates or places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Wistingtons
Dulin J. Stetnon
Tri
Flilludelpiila
Naga
Piblatyl
Charles I. Cugey
Uncle Joe Reaches 89th Milestone in Danville
An unclear OCR reads about a figure nicknamed Uncle Joe achieving a notable 89th milestone in Danville Kentucky. The fragment mentions Joe Gannon and a celebration event with friends and a united states context. Further readable facts are limited.
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Joe
Danville
Jky
Ngulo
Ie United
States
Ogee Fy
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