International Count of Women Convention Ends Quietly
Washington reports the quinquennial International Count of Women for All Nations closed with a farewell banquet and speeches by Lady Aberdeen and other foreign dignitaries. Mrs Philip North Moore defended the US hosts against critics while Mrs O D Oliphant accused American delegates of passively letting foreign women lead. Moore urged upholding free speech amid accusations of pacifism and internationalism.
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French to propose debt settlement method this month
Washington reports official Paris word that concrete proposals for a French debt refunding settlement would be forthcoming this month. Officials expect Ambassador Daeschner to handle negotiations, with the debt commission retaining legal authority on the American side. Press dispatches suggested a soft approach likely in talks, as Coolidge and the commission indicated no harsh terms.
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New Farm Bodies Unify Plan To Boost Tillers Profits
Des Moines May 13 The Associated Press reports 24 farmers groups closed a conference urging tariff protection and equalization with other industries to revive prosperity. They backed an export corporation under farmer control to market surplus abroad and stabilize domestic prices while expanding cooperative movements across the industry including the cotton ginning in the south and cooperation with New England groups.
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Qugar Merger Might Be Fixed Up Soon
Newark May 13 The Associated Press reports negotiations for a massive sugar merger among National Federal and Warner Sugar Refining companies have advanced toward a definite agreement. Government opposition to earlier consolidations is noted and DOJ approval may be sought before any closure. The three firms have a combined capital exceeding 50 million dollars.
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Waits Outside Mansion Where Once She Ruled
An Associated Press report describes Mrs Winridge Taft outside the White House on May 13 as she and a Howard Taft era delegation of Colonial Dames waited in line for admission. She stood in line more than half an hour without seeking special privileges, and her identity was not disclosed until she was admitted, with a photographer present.
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Swindler Weil Not A Ruffian In Bond Hearing
Chicago May 11 Joseph Yellow Kid Weil, famed confidence man, was held on 10000 bond on charges of trafficking in stolen Liberty bonds. He pleaded innocence and claimed past misdeeds, insisting he was not a ruffian as federal officials tied him to various schemes following a Milwaukee bank robbery. He appeared with his attorney and faced questions about his ties to other crimes.
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Grain Price Wobbles Due to Manipulation
Secretary Jardine urged adoption of grain exchange rules to curb unjust price swings and possible manipulation. A preliminary Agriculture Department report cited indications of market manipulation but lacked sufficient evidence for convictions. He warned that if exchanges fail to act, new authority could be sought, with prosecutions to follow as needed.
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Railway clerks in deadlock as chiefs hold vote
Associated Press reports in Kansas City that the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks failed to elect officers at their convention. Only James J Forrester of Washington was re elected as national legislative counsel. No candidate won a majority for grand president or secretary treasurer, leaving the convention to vote again tomorrow.
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National Legislate
Sleeping sickness claims Lord Milner in London
London May 13 Lord Milner former secretary of war dies at his residence Sturry Court near Canterbury after a period of sleeping sickness illness.
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Florida houses pass daily Bible readings in public schools
By a 76 to 102 vote the Florida House of Representatives approved a senate bill requiring daily readings of the Bible in public schools. The measure includes penalties for violations in the House version, while the Senate bill carries no penalty.
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Rum Fleet Shifting To California Coasts
Federal officials in Los Angeles report that the Atlantic blockade is pushing bootleg liquor ships toward Southern California. They acknowledge large quantities are being landed in the region from Santa Barbara to San Diego as federal vessels Tamaroa and Vaughn patrol in dense haze. The bootleg gin trade is said to have swollen with whisky on the market, depressing prices at the bottom.
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Northwestern states seen ready for growth in crops and rail expansion
Associated Press Spokane May 14 The recovery in agriculture in the northwestern states is sufficient for farmers to expand beyond bare necessities. A. G. Byram, former president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway receivers, said prospects are good for crops and prices. The Milwaukee system ordered 6300 new freight cars costing 12 million dollars to deliver this year, replacing old stock and extending existing equipment.
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Mark W Potter
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Pasto Volcano Erupts Amid Violent Blast in Colombia
A new violent eruption of Pasto volcano near the Colombia Ecuador border followed an earthquake. A column of fire and smoke rose high over the city as residents watched. The volcano sits about 130 miles from Quito in Cevador near Fenador.
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Witness Against Davis Poses in a Bad Light
Defense in Jonathan Davis bribery pardon case focuses on testimony by Fred Pullman and W G Heren about an attempted bribe of 1250 dollars for a pardon for Russell Davis. Pullman, a state penitentiary for forgery, described meeting at the governor to offer the sum. Davis denied graft, calling himself an American citizen and saying it is his duty to expose graft.
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Armistice Day Defense Muster Plan Sparks State Talks
Washington May 13 President Coolidges push for state governors views on annual Armistice Day defense muster spurs a nationwide drive by the national guard and veterans groups to press governors for prompt white house input. Pershing may not act actively but is believed to favor the plan as a practical and sentimental test. Governors to transmit governors opinions to assure presidential decision.
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U S Finds a Poser in Arms Meet on Regime Recognition
Geneva discussion at the arms traffic conference fails to craft a rule for recognizing governments before arms shipments. The United States push for recognition by legal means clashes with Latin American insistence on explicit recognition. Delegates note debate over De Valera envoy and Irish Republican representation.
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Miner Caught in Depths in Butte
Associated Press report from Butte dated May 13 recounts Gus Boldan trapped after a mine collapse at the Colusa mine at 2 o clock Monday. Boldan and helper Frank were on the 200 feet level when the cave in occurred. Frank warned others and escaped. Rescue workers planned to reach Boldan the next morning, but no condition details were released. Boldan, a widower with four children aged 11 to 41, unclear if alive or dead.
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Thirty Years for Leader of a Mob in Needleman Case
Ai Associated Press Williamson. No Mas trial ends with 28 convicted members of a mob that abducted and killed tobacco salesman Joseph Needleman in Martin County. Judge Sametar imposes sentences from two to thirty years, with Garfin receiving 30 years for performing the act. This marks a historic indictment, trial, and conviction in North Carolina for a mob case.
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Major Zanni’s Plane Overturns in Japan
Argentine aviator Major Pedro Zanni attempts to resume his world flight from Kasumigaura Japan when his airplane overturns near Osaka no casualties reported.
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Bartholmess separation announced for stage couple
Richard Barthelmess moving picture star and Mary Hay, his stage star wife, agreed to a civil separation agreement. No divorce action is contemplated, announced by Arthur Garfield Mays, attorney for Mrs Barthelmess, with Dudley Field Malone.
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Ford May Buy 400 Ships From Shipping Board
Detroit May 13 Henry Ford would purchase the 400 vessels of the United States Shipping Board if the government fixes a fair price. The announcement followed a conference with T OConnor chairman of the Shipping Board. OConnor urged Ford to take over 200 ships in his original plan, but Ford said he would only buy to scrap, and then OConnor proposed buying all 400 to simplify dismantling.
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No Proof of Assault on Infant in Baby Farm Case
New York May 13 Dr Otto Schultze of the district attorney office announced no evidence of injury was found on Agnes Tooher 18 months old in an autopsy tied to the baby farm investigation led by Mrs Auguste Gesen Volk The infant’s body was exhumed and an autopsy done after a nurse testified to seeing the child swung by the heels and head knocked against a wall An autopsy will be done tomorrow on William Winter one month old who died at the home about two years ago Both bodies were identified by their mothers who fainted after the ordeal
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Gas Goes Dive Into Sea Tar Drowns
Boston reports seaman Joseph H. McGrean of coast guard patrol boat 2337 drowned after an after-gasoline tank aboard the ship exploded. Seaman WE Mills was badly burned on the face and hands while two others escaped injury by leaping into the water.
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Trotzky elected to Presidium by Soviet congress
Leon Trotzky, former head of the Soviet army, returned from Iran and guarded seclusion in the Caucasus, was elected a member of the Presidium by the federal congress of Soviet states today. He was given an aviasion by the congress.
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Holy Hula Hula Girl Figures in Weird Suit
A $200000 damage suit filed in circuit court in St Joseph Michigan by Peter and Margaret Johnson against House of Davia alleges misused colony funds and labor payments by members. They claim Lavina Johnson, former hula dancer at House of Davie Park, married at 17 without courtship to a man she barely knew under the direction of fugitive colony leader Benjamin Purnell.
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