Governor Small Mystery Deepens In Chicago Saga
Rumors swirl as Governor Small vanishes from public view after hours of conference in Chicago. Sheriff of Saga mon county poised to arrest on embezzlement warrants, with lawyers debating potential trial implications and whether charges extend to the governor through conspiracy indictments involving Sterling Curtis and others.
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Governor &Mall
Sagumuon County
Small
Springfield
Kankakee
Henry Mester
Sagamon County
Bejief
Frea ‘Sterling
Vernon Curtis
Sterling
Curtis
Missing banker linked to leather assets and tunnel discovery
State attorney reports a leather shipment valued at $450,000 found in a warehouse in C Spurgin’s name linked to the missing bank president. Investigators probe an apparent tunnel into the bank building as indictments loom with agents tracking leads from Canada to Mexico. Mrs Spurgin and daughter Vivian returned from Detroit amid questioning. Detectives in Montreal and Detroit pursue a man connected to Spurgin’s circle as the case widens.
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C. Spurgin
Spurgin
Guade
Canada
Mexico
Destinct Bank
Vivian
Detroit
Stat’ Lofneys
W. C. Burns
Chicago
Lloyds
Montreal
DigPase
Mobile
Als
New York
Deéree Ope
Fontreal
Burns
Many Grain Growers Contracts Signed in North Dakota
Fargo ND July 28 United States Grain Growers Inc reports 169 elevators and associations signed in the state for fall deals. A J Burdick says 89 grain elevators plus 80 Equity elevators joined, with 3 501 individual members. Drive aims to add about 20 more before August, and contracts have risen rapidly causing counting difficulties.
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Fargo
N. D
United States Grain Growers, Inc
North Dakota
A. J. Burdick
National Grain Sales Agency
Hardick
Musicians in New York Theaters Given Two Weeks Notice
Musicians in leading and moving picture houses across New York received two weeks notice of discharge. Theater managers cited a proposed 20 percent wage reduction as the reason. The Musicians Mutual Protective Union disputes the plan. A separate court matter involved a charged individual held on $26,000 bail.
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Musicians’ Mutual Protective Union
Ito! Disciée
BIG Bonds
New York
Honolulu Bids For Conference On Disarmament In Hawaii
Honolulu invites the forthcoming disarmament conference, with Japan accepting the Pacific and Far East topics. Washington notes open talks on venue and dates, aiming for a general peace framework in the Pacific amid armament limits. Japan urges agenda alignment, seeks broad, inclusive discussions and avoidance of narrow, power-specific issues.
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Baron Shidehara
Pacific
Far East
Answer to Hoover’s note on Russia received at capital
Washington July 38 Secretary Hoover released a public note detailing U S response to Russia. The note acknowledges reception and gratitude for the radiogram. The statement mentions Moscow and that the protein famine relief effort remains a priority of the administration.
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Russia
Washington
Sricans
Provident i
Daugherty report on Debs pardon delayed
Washington July 28 Attorney General Daugherty will delay his report to President Harding on pardoning Eugene V Debs, the socialist trader imprisoned at Atlanta for violation of the espionage act. The delay follows his three day visit to New England, with recommendations to be dictated in a short time but withheld until the president's return.
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Washington
Daugherty
Harding
Eugene V
Debs
Sociatiet
Atlante Panittary
Thanat
New’ England
Dabema Biyay
Indictment returns against banker Bergecker in Fargo
Fargo July indictment returned against Towner bank director Bergecker by federal grand jury. He pleaded not guilty arraigned before Judge Amidon. bond set at 5000. Bergecker claims no defalcation or wrongdoing, asserts no bank theft or harm to others, notes two years out of bank affairs. Land office data shows vast openings, mostly swampy or rough, in Itasca St Louis Carlton Koochiching and other counties with limited homesteading appeal.
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Fargo
O. D
T. L. Bisecker
Fessenden
North Dakota
Federal
Belsecker
Federal Brand
C. F. Amidon
United States District Court
First National Bank of Towner
N. D
St. Louis County
Reochjetins
Aitkin
Cass
Carlton County
Geek County
Koochching
St. Louis
Itaska County
White House dinner conference in Washington tonight
A dinner meeting will occur tonight in Washington between President Harding and Senator McAdoo. Tax relief legislation is the anticipated topic as the session aims to address concerns about house issues and fiscal policy.
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Washington
White House
Harding
Aeeetsy Nighit
U.S. Shipping Board Delivers Ultimatum Abroad
The United States Shipping Board has sent an ultimatum to British lines, demanding fair treatment in contracts for a cargo voyage to the United States. If unmet, the board will declare an open market and may veto ships from unfair competitors at U.S. ports.
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Associated Press
London
United States Shipping Board
British Shipping Lines
Fe 2 Teanaport
Cot Pees Mexandria
Imp
Pe Eipping Board
Board
Miso
Menmurea
Coff to Lead War Contract Investigation
Washington July 24 Colonel Gi Goff, the assistant to the Attorney General, was named to head the inquiry into wartime government contracts. Attorney General Daugherty praised Goff’s integrity and said the scope includes assessing fairness in dealings with the government and pursuing punishment for any unjust contracts.
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Washington
Gi Goff
Justice departenteeBs Boeeiat Arena
Justice Departments
Pea
Daugherty
Goff
Justice, Department
Turks plan to evacuate Ismid peninsula amid Greek advance
London dispatch reports the Turkish Nationalists will abandon the Ismid peninsula as Greek forces press toward Adabazar. A plan for a Black Sea landing in Thrace is noted to outflank Turkish lines, potentially forcing Turkish retreat to Angora, while a separate weather-related lightning fatality in Green Bay claims Charles Haswell and injured bystander nearby.
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Iamid
Constantinople
Adabazar
Sea of Marmora
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Black Sea
Prem
Abt
Minor
Phe
Thrace
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Ismid
Angora
Eski-Shebr
Green Bay
Wis
Charles Haswell
Onleda
Here
Petitions for Initiated Laws Being Checked
Independent campaign committee petitions to the secretary of state seek voter submission of six laws. Proposals include two election laws a rural credits law abolishing the Bank of North Dakota and a public depositary law. Verification and filing will follow.
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Biamarck
M. D
Secretary of State
Independent Campaign Committee
Industrial Commission
Bank of North Dakota
Boston shops switch to forty eight hour work week
Reliable authorities report printers feeders and bookbinders in Boston have surrendered to a forty eight hour week. The Latte Walla geographic section notes its efforts to secure a forty four hour week failed and all workers are now on forty eight hours.
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Sethse’ Anewtats
Anacia
Vontalnn
Delay in Irish negotiations predicted in London reports
London sources predict a protracted phase in Irish talks as Lord Birkenhead urges patience with Eamonn De Valera and colleagues. Talks over British proposals continue with De Valera seeking clarifications, Smuts delaying departure, and speculation that mediation may be required for several weeks.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Birkenhead
Eamonn de Valera
Dublin
Working schedule on Pennsylvania Road outlined
Philadelphia July 28 Announcement that the schedule of working regulations for mechanics helpers and apprentices in the maintenance of equipment department of the eastern region of the Pennsylvania railroad has been executed by representatives of the employees and management. Normal hours for continuous work will be eight per day and bulletined hours will not be less than eight nor more than nine daily. Weekly hours range from 48 to 56, except on Saturdays.
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Philadelphia
Eastern
Pennsylvania Railroad
London Excited Over Note From French Office
London excited over a French note on reinforcing Upper Silesia. British and French officials planned a meeting of the allied supreme council to decide on reinforcements and a possible council agenda. Paris indicated a decision on sending troops and a Silesian settlement timeline.
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London
Lord Curzon
M. de St. Aulaire
Supreme Council
Upper Sireaia
Paris
France
Upper
Allied Supreme Council
Marquia
Curzon Promiset
Dé” St Aulaire
Great Britain
Council of Ministers
Deciatom
Associated Press
Germany
Upper Silesia
Rosen
Berlin
Cornerstone laid for new Louvain library in Belgium
The cornerstone of the American gifted University of Louvain library restoration was laid with King Albert and Cardinal Mercier present. President Harding message read as Nicolas Murray Butler led American committee. The project replaces the ruined world famous library destroyed in 1914.
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Louvain
Belgium
The
Asociated Press
University of Louvain
Harding
Albert
Hd Cardinal Mercier
Poincare
France
Carton de Wiart
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
New York
Brother accused in deadly turpentine blaze in Detroit
Herman Schmanske, 60, died in a Detroit hospital after his brother George Schamanska allegedly threw turpentine on him and struck a match. Police hold George after Herman’s statement to the prosecutor described a quarrel over a refused loan. The brothers had 35 years of business partnership.
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Detroit
Herman Schmanske
George Schamanska
Herman Schamanske
Australia Will Not Interfere With Mannix Landing
The Australian government announced it will not block Archibald Mannix’s arrival and oath ceremony. The notice was released by officials in Melbourne amid reporting by the Associated Press. The brief statement confirms noninterference in his landing and oath events.
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Australia
Mannix
Melbourne
Associated Press
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