Coolidge Urges Pan American Union Cooperation
President Coolidge told the Pan American Commercial conference that the Pan American Union rests on equality with the United States. He said the United States will aid, not control, and called for sound thinking and cooperative effort to promote progress and freedom among western republics. He stressed moral influence to help member nations pursue similar policies.
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Washington
Pan-American Union
United States
Coolidge
Pan-American Commercial Conference
Htas
Fiis
Ohur
Polyes
World pool for wheat talked of at world wheat conference
Kansas City March 3 formation of a world organization for marketing wheat at the second annual world wheat conference opened today. C M Bunell, chairman, says the goal is world cooperation in grain marketing for farmers. He adds a world pool is unlikely, but mutual understanding may avoid price wars among cooperative markets. Nine states send representatives like Joseph Plummer of Colorado Ernest Green of Nebraska and OW Groes of South Dakota among the arrivals.
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Kansas City
World Organisation
Yates
C. MH. Bunnell
Joseph Plummer
Colorado
Ernest Green
Nebraska
OW. Groes
South Dakota
Locke’s drive for car purchases for inspectors exposed
The 1926 purchase of five state owned cars for the industrial accident board depleted funds and, per the board of examiners, was initiated by former chairman Jerome J Locke who sent letters and requisitions to justify savings and future authority. The board noted Locke’s statements about ample funds and urged relief of expenses while laying off inspectors to reduce costs.
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Board OF Examiners
Industrial Accident Board
Locke
Jerome J Locke
Afr
Board of Examinery
Accent Board
Ita
Exam Timing Board
Exoneration of Federal Officials in Chink Smuggling Death
A Los Angeles jury acquitted four federal immigration officers of blame in the death of airborne smuggler A. J. Dangharts, shot during an attempted escape. The inquest tied to arrests in an alien smuggling ring. Mexican witnesses linked aviators Longbrake Chaney and O'Brien to ranch evidence near Tijuana.
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Los Angeles
Corona
Jax
A. J. Dangharts
Xilator
Calinit
Rescue Efforts Continue After Coal Mine Disaster
Rescue crews divided into sections to seal burning coal mine areas and recover more bodies. West Virginia officials report 24 killed and 70 entombed as efforts focus on north east sections and ventilation to allow entry for possible survivors, though experts warn most missing are likely dead.
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Pia Sil
Thoresco
Lambie Atl
Lambre
American Educator 1 Dead in Vienna
A Telegraph dispatch from Vienna reports Dr. Benjamin Wheeler former president emeritus of the University of California died last night. In Lincoln, a Denver man named William E Bryan was killed when his automobile left the highway six miles north of the city. Bryan is believed connected with the Denver Medium Service company.
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London
Vienna
Benjamin Wheeler
Emieritus
University of California
Taramie
Ywyp
Maya
William E. Bryan
Denver
Lincoln Highway
Bryans
Heavy Expenditures Leave W U Deficit in Montana
Western Union Telegraph reports a $5 768 loss last year in Montana due to high expenditures relative to gross income. Helena improvements costing about $15 000 are planned. The company reports authorized capital stock of 105 million, Montana investment of 1 472 887, income 135 067 50 and expenditures 140 835 82 in the state. Local agent is W C H War with Helena as main business center. Signed by Andrew F Raleigh vice president and Katherine O Flannagan assistant secretary.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Lewis and Clark County
Montana
Helena
Ts Ruoks
W. OH. War
Andrew F. Raeleigh
Katherine O'Flannagan
Arkansas youth of 16 indicted in church belfry case
May 3 Ark The state moves for the passing penalty for Lonnie Dixon a 16 year old Black youth indicted for a criminal incident involving a 12 year old girl ThaysacDonald at a church belfry The prosecutor says the youth will not interfere with justice and a mob search for Dixon is reported While the grand jury warns against mob violence Dixon confessed to hiring the girl for the belfry and striking her with a brick after she cried out Authorities say search parties tried to find the assailant and the janitor father of the girl is implicated in a related note
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Talia Rock
Ark
Ima
Brick
Drigon
Florida movement to elect Coolidge club formed
Newport Richey May 1 Edgar A. Wight democratic mayor of this city heads an elect Coolidge club. The group adopted a resolution endorsing the president for another term praising his administration for economy and efficiency.
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Newport-Richey
Edgar A. Wight
Astounding Career of Cliff Hicks
A damaged report in St. Louis outlines Clifford M. Hicks a 2A year old lawyer partner of Edligg W. Major. Detectives chased a scheme involving insurance fraud and large deposits with a $495000 loss and a $22000 transfer. A divorce and accusations of murder by robbers are noted along with a tentative theory about an unidentified woman.
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St. Louia
Aussiecaus Financial
Nansactiony
Clifford M. Ichs
Woverior
Edligg W. Major
Tonks
de Larko
Uicka
Bari Netty Jicka
Mio
Economic meet to open today world trade hopes rise
Geneva reports the opening of an international economic conference with a proposed permanent body under the League of Nations. It aims to unite governments to study trade conditions, draft treaties, and arbitrate disputes to foster global commerce, with most nations participating except Spain and Liberia.
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Geneva
Atay
Aidy
Worls
Bpain
Liberia
Europe
International Chamber
Commercnt R
Teague of Nationa
Chaplin Divorce Battle Sees Claims Narrowed in Court
Los Angeles May A tAP Efforts by Charlin Chaplin's attorney to withdraw sensational charges in the divorce suit of Lita Queen Chaplin failed as conferences between Lloyd Wright and Lyndol L. Young ended without agreement. Wright said a motion to strike would be filed. Young said a reduction had been agreed but the court would decide which allegations stay.
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Los Angeles
Charlin Chaplin
Lita Qeer Chaplin
Lloyd Wright
Lyndol L. Young
Wright
Argumenta
Young
Chap
H E
Ennis
Gray Takes Stand In His Own Defense In Murder Trial
Henry Judd Gray testified in his defense in the Albert Snyder murder case in New York. He portrayed Ruth Brown Snyder as the mastermind, claiming she plotted to kill her husband for insurance, aiming to claim nearly $100,000.
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Gray
New York
May
Henry Judd Gray
Tittle Bost Orange
N. d
Albert Snyder
Samuel J. Miller
Operation Keeps Boothe Lad Alive in Va
Noanoke Va May 4 After an operation on Waller Boothe a year old boy doctors say he remains alive by artificial support. Surgeons reported nearly three hours on the operating table, a dislocated valve and paralysis but no recovery expected. The procedure was chosen when the boy neared death, believed to have bought him several additional hours of life.
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Manar Jungs
Hootha
Ife
Jury Clears Woman Who Sled Husband in Albany Case
Albany May 3 Mrs Anna Mallen was acquitted of murder in the shooting of her husband H T Pullen after a six hour jury deliberation. She admitted firing the shot but testified she acted after threats from her husband.
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Albany
Ove
Anna Mallen
H. T. Pullen
Tonter
Wallon
Pick Jury 10 Try Hugh D Autremont
Jacksonville Ore May 3 One of three fathers accused in the 1923 Oregon mob murder case prepared today to hear the charges. Jury selection expected to finish by tomorrow for opening statements. The 7 year old defendant, listed as D Autremont, was arrested in the Philippines while using an assumed name in the US Army.
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Jacksonville
Ore
Tings de Autremont
Ivathers
Fonr
Southern Pacific
Oregon
de Axtremont
Wwe
Keeps Netra
Philippines
United States Army
Refugeed thousands taken out in flooding of Louisiana
New Orleans reports thousands evacuated from flooded areas as Mississippi and its tributaries rise. The civilian authorities, led by Parker, have built a rapid rescue network, moving people to high ground with no loss of life reported. Flood waters threaten at Milliken's Bend and over the Yazoo backflow.
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New Orleans
Xed
Louisiana
Hood Waters
Louisiane
Parker
Milliken’s Bend
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Yazoo River
Levee Breach Opens Wider in Louisiana Flood Crisis
A levee breach at Cabine Teele near Millien's Bend sent muddy floodwaters toward northeastern Louisiana towns including Tallulah Delhi and Rayville. The crevasse widened to about 150 feet as power lines serving Vicksburg and Jackson faced threats, with rail lines, relief trains, and regular schedules suspended to aid emergency relief efforts.
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Cabine Teele
Millien's
Louisiana
Tallulah
Delhi
Rayville
Vicksburg
Jackson
Miss
Tensaa River
Ouachile
Black
Red River
Cabing Tecle
le A. Toons
Baton Rouge
Recvasse
Shreveport
Pacific Railways
Federalship Freed After Seizure Battle at Sea
In San Francisco on May 3 a federal district court ordered customs and the coast guard to release the Federalship and its $100,000 liquor cargo seized last March 270 miles off the California coast. The ruling barred further action to keep the vessel from departing as talks with Panama continued. Captain S B Stone, master of the ship, had earlier been halted by a US Coast Guard cutter on the high seas and said the steamer would sail again once the court’s order was served.
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Henry Machado
Tijuana
Longbrake
O'Bfrien
Horter
Susafalan
Tijuana Ranch
San Franciaco
API
Federal District Court
Customs
Coast Guard
Treasury Department
Washington
Fio
Lanismen
British Steam Trawler Gabriella Seized in Port
New York May 1 The British steam trawler Gabriella with liquor cargo valued at 1,200,000 was seized and 13 men arrested as the vessel entered port today.
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New York
Woman Gives Bond in Bank Plot Case
Casper, May 3. Mrs Dorothy Flournoy charged with conspiracy to rob Montgomery County National Bank at Cherryvale Kansas May 26 1926 supplied bond of 2000 to guarantee appearance before federal court Fort Scott Kansas November 14. She chose to appear at Cheyenne then Fort Scott on the later date.
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Casper
Wyo
Dorothy Flournoy
Montgomery County National Bank
Cherryvale
Kansas
Fort Scott
Cheyenne
Vital I C C Decision in Rail Valuation Test in Court
The St Louis and O Fallon railway filed an injunction challenging an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling that railroad valuations be based on original investment rather than replacement cost. The suit contends the preferred method violates the Transportation Act by voiding due process and asserts the decision affects valuation of carriers connected with manufacturers in St Louis and surrounding area.
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St. Lauis
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Circuit Court of Appoatchers
St. Lous and O'Fallon
Manefacturere Railway Company
St. Louis
Qfallon
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AED
W. U
Florida
Cliff Hicks
Eka
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Boothe Lad
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