Former Pals Now Enemies in Film Fight
New York report details the collapse of William Fox and Winfield Sheehan’s partnership as they feud in court over control of Fox Film Corporation. The rivalry follows careers building the studio empire and includes accusations of costly refinancing plans and alleged deals with major firms.
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Winfield Sheehan
Fox Film Corporation
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Sheehan
New York City
D. W. Griffith
Raoul Walsh
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Janet Gaynor
Victor McLaglen
Edmund Lowe
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Indiana Motor Club Opposes Full Railroad Stop Law
Todd Stoops of the Hoosier Motor Club claims a law forcing full stops at all railroad crossings would waste 153.25 years annually. He cites Indiana has 10,244 crossings with 7,954 unprotected, 882,752 cars, and one crossing every 9.5 miles, urging warning signals instead.
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Todd Stoops
Hoosier Motor Club
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Motor Club
Missionaries Captured in Chinese Bandit Attack
American Miss W E Gemmell and Britons Mr and Mrs R W Porteous were held captive after bandits looted Yanchow. Shops were looted and many killed or tortured, including a Chinese pastor and school principal. Meanwhile actor E H Soth was recovering after an acute indigestion attack in Enver.
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United Press
Shanghai
W. E. Gemmell
R. W. Porteous
Great Britain
Yanchow
China Island Mission
United Press Enver
E. H. Soth
General Summerall criticized for conduct at Aberdeen proving ground
General Charles P. Summerall, chief of staff, reportedly left the Aberdeen proving ground offended by officers who tried to inform him on artillery points he knew well. A War Department statement confirms some officers’ deportment was not satisfactory.
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Charles P. Summerall
Aberdeen
War Department
Three Cities Vote Day in Dry Prohibition Poll
New York dispatch reports three cities showing dry plurality in the Literary Digest poll. Marion Ohio records 402 for enforcement 274 for modification 165 for repeal while Spokane Washington lists 1310 1037 and 603 and Elgin Newfoundland 357 389 319 with Philadelphia voting heavily wet including 11405 18155 and 44603 for enforcement modification and repeal respectively.
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New York
Marion
Warren G. Harding
Literary Digest
Spokane
Wash
Elgin
Philadelphia
Sea Parley Sinking as Five Power Pact Hopes Die
London reports the failure of French delegates to win Britain’s pledge for further military obligations. The British spokesman, likely reflecting Premier Ramsay MacDonald, gave a flat, unequivocal statement. The stance aligns with American rejection of military commitments in a future situation beyond U S control.
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Great Britain
France
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Boulder Dam Tests State Cooperation
Secretary of the Interior Wilbur described a major trial of regional self government in the western states as they unite in damming the Colorado River behind Boulder Dam. He said success could shape future government solutions and foster physical ties over political ones among basin states.
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Washington
Colorado River
Boulder Dam
Wilbur
Few Baby Gangsters Are Young Chicago Arrests
United States children's bureau ten year survey finds fewer than 12 percent of those arrested in a year were aged 16 to 20. Chicago gangland harbors few youngsters and their numbers are decreasing.
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Washington
Chicago
United States Children’s Bureau
Free Trial Asthma Treatment Offered By Kansas Druggist
D. J. Lane, a druggist in St. Marys Kansas, advertises an asthma cure mailed for $1.25 with payment on satisfaction. He promises to refund or be paid after the user judges the result. The offer invites readers to send name and address today.
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D. J. Lane
Lane Building
St. Mary's
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Foley Pills diuretic praised for relief and recovery
A Hudson New York resident recounts severe misery and sleepless nights before using Foley Pills diuretic. The ad claims the medicine has been in constant use for over 25 years, guarantees satisfaction, and urges readers to ask for Foley Pills diuretic only.
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D McMillen
Hudson, N. Y
Foley
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