Geneva Arms Traffic Conference Struggles With Senate Tie
Geneva May 17 The third week of talks on an arms traffic supervisory system faces a test of Senate endorsement as delegates debate central vs independent boards. Theodore Burton leads a committee to resolve the issue with publication duties on state good faith debated amid demobilized weapon controls. European security gaps and Russia’s nonparticipation are cited as key obstacles.
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Associated Press
League of Nations
United States Senate
Senate
Council of the
Theodore E. Burton
Woman Slain Near Rome Found Dying
Mrs Maude Fossard 36 was found near her home three miles from Little Rock bruised and face almost mutilated. She died before aid arrived. Two brothers Clarence and Fred Bond found the body as they crossed the trestle and alerted authorities who held three African American men before releasing them.
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Little Rock
Ark
Maude Fossard
Little Nock
Clarence
Fred Bond
Skeleton at Smith Farm Ends Disappearance Mystery
In Lewistown on May 17 a large Odd Fellows party found the skeleton of Albert Smith, a 50-year-old Cheadle farmer missing since duty. The body lay in dense brush near a spring. a bottle of strychnine was in a pocket. Relatives identify the remains. coroner W Wilder took charge as investigation closes. Relatives say Smith, in poor health, likely took his own life.
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Lewistorn
Albert Smith
Cheadle
Here
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Order
Smith Farm
Lewistown
Mr. Smith
Big Western Domain Open for Settlement
The geological survey classified ninety thousand acres of public land in Colorado and Utah as valuable for power site purposes while the interior department restored one thousand acres in California Colorado Utah and Wyoming to public domain. Twenty five thousand acres were designated as non irrigable land eligible for 320 acre or smaller homesteads in nine western states. Two hundred thousand acres were opened for entry under the stock raising homestead law across ten western states.
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Associated Press
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Utah
Geological Survey
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State of siege lifted in Spain restored constitutional guarantees
Madrid May 17 The state of siege ended after the military directorate rule and constitutional guarantees were restored by a royal decree issued today. The move follows the establishment of the directorate and returns Spain to constitutional norms under royal direction.
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Madrid
Associated Press
Seige
Funeral for General Miles Set for Tomorrow
Washington May 17 By Arsobach Final arrangements are announced for the funeral of General Nelson A Miles, to be held Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery. Major Sherman Miles will attend with other military officials and government agencies expected to send representatives. President Coolidge was anticipated to lead the non military officials in tribute as the army and navy honor the famed campaigner.
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Nelson A. Miles
Sherman Miles
Coolidge
Constantinople
Rocken Nation
Desultory fighting in Moroccan front continues
Paris reports desultory fighting on the Moroccan front as skirmishes mount in preparation for a French offensive expected this week. Tribesmen dig in along the line, strengthening defenses and concentrating behind their positions while artillery may be needed to breach obstacles before infantry advance.
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Paris
Associated Press
Frront
Vital witness is trial in Chicago case over ward heir fortune
In Chicago on May 17 the trial of William Darling Shepherd opens tomorrow for allegedly causing the death of his ward William Nelson McClintock by inoculation. State's Attorney Crowe will direct the case. defense lawyers expect swift jury selection. A key witness Estelle Gehling has disappeared, described as very material to the prosecution.
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Chicago
Associated Press
William Darling Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Robert B. Crowe
Shepherd
William Scott Stewart
W. W. O Brien
Thomas J. Lynch
Estelle Gehling
Shepherds
Olson
Cars in fatal crash near Butte claim Anaconda men
Two automobiled collided two miles west of Butte late last evening. Joseph Jakocich, 42, of Anaconda, died. Steve Laslovich of Anaconda is believed seriously injured. Two other men sustained minor injuries.
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Associaton Press
Butte
Joseph Jakocich
Anaconda
Steve Laslovich
Vatican and Aly Will Make Pact
Rome May 17 The Vatican signals a new accord with Aly as 5000 tallow lanterns illuminate St Peters marking the Holy Year for Therese of the Infant Jesus. Observers see a thaw in church state tensions after Mussolini’s recent hint of closer collaboration, with the pope reportedly still in Vatican custody awaiting full accord.
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Rome
Associated Press
St. Peters
Surplus Stocks Signal Shifts in Oil Demand View
Oil traders warn Wall Street overemphasizing crude output while consumption of petroleum products rises. Surplus gasoline stocks drawdown shown by higher Atlantic Seaboard prices last week, despite crude production up over 50,000 barrels daily in the week to May 9.
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New York
Wall Street
Atlantic
Fire at Fort Sam hospital believed incendiary
A fire at Fort Sam Houston medical observation ward drove at least 25 patients from the building early Sunday. Officials say the blaze originated in an incendiary act and the damage is placed at 2000 dollars. all patients escaped unharmed.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
Fort Sam Joustan
Employment in manufacturing up by tenth of percent in April
Washington reports a 0.1 percent rise in manufacturing employment for April compared to March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data reflects continued gains in industrial jobs amid evolving labor market conditions.
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Washington
Associated Press
Bureau of Labor Statistics Today
Death of Senator Spencer Triggers Missouri Succession Guesses
St Louis May 17 The sudden death of Senator Selden P Spencer prompts immediate attention to his successor. Governor Sam A Baker faces the task of naming a new senator and potential Republican standard bearer for Missouri’s next election. Prominent names linked include Arthur M Hyde Dwight F Davis Cleveland A Newton Jesse Barrett and Henry W Kiel.
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Selden P. Spencer
Washington
Sam A. Baker
Missouri
Spencer
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Ormer
Arthur M. Hydee
Trenton
Dwight F. Davis
Cleveland A. Newton
Coast Guard Battles Billion-Dollar Rum Fleet At Sea
New York May 17 The United States coast guard reports a $1 billion rum running network is being combated with 30 million in equipment. Sixty patrol craft, 16 cutters, 20 converted destroyers, and 203 75-foot boats guard shores from New York to California. A mobile force blocks rum runners offshore and tightens patrols inland as shore operatives in New York New England Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina and California adjust to the blockade. The effort relies on coded wireless transmissions and constant crew rotations to thwart bribery and sabotage.
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Washington
Drunk husband shoots wife then kills self in Great Falls hotel
Tyrer Scott, 45, a laborer, shot and killed his 26 year old wife in a Great Falls hotel room, then turned the weapon on himself. He died hours later after officers found a bottle of whiskey on a dresser and noted a prior violation of state prohibition laws.
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Great Falls
Tyrer&. Scott
J. Corrich
Scott
Corrich
Learn the Facts About the Revolution in American Forestry
Article promotes the illustrated booklet Our American Forests from the Washington Information Bureau. It warns of overcutting and waste, notes forestry as a major industry, and invites readers to send a coupon with two cents for postage to Frederic J. Haskin, director.
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America
Forest Service
Washington Information Bureau
New Forest Movement
Irrigated grazing area found in British Columbia
Associated Press reports a vast grazing area inland of British Columbia about 30 miles wide and able to support 200 900 head of cattle year round. The discovery increases the North Thompson region’s cattle capacity.
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Associated Press
Victoria
B.C
Thritish
Columbia
Morehan
Jearty
North Thompson ‘Rover
Debt settlement move seen as start in inter allied loans
Officials in Washington expect a broader push on post war debt settlements after the United States notified nine debtor powers to submit funding proposals. While immediate offers are unlikely, preliminary talks may begin, with some powers likely to propose converting demand notes into bonds with fixed rates and payment dates.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States
Pen Doors Close Upon Young Sheik
Albert Dorchak, 19, who killed Patrolman James Shannon in Denver, is stripped of prison garb at the Colorado penitentiary. He will receive a number and be identified among other convicts as he starts life behind bars. He appeared resigned as he moved to his cell.
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Colo
Associated Press
Albert Dorichak
Sheil
James Shannon
Denver
Colorado Penitentiary
Dorchak
Shannon
Fatty Hap
Sanctify a French Nun Idol of Poilus in War
The procession at St. Priers honors Blessed Sister Therese of Lisieux, Carmelite nun. Therese, beatified in 1928, inspired soldiers who carried her image in identification books and was revered as a patron saint by many during wartime. Her dream of joining the Carmelites began in childhood. she died in 1897 at age 24.
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