Week of World Happenings Ranging From Fire in Redding to Tax Reform
A fire threatening a Redding business block was contained after two hours, with damage pegged at 60000 dollars. Other items note preparations for a Mollon tax revision, Germany’s armament control request denial, Japan’s proposed luxury duties, the death of Dr. Robert Max Garrett in Seattle, and postponement of Coolidge nomination ceremonies after his son’s death. Also reported are legal actions against Oregon construction workers, Butler’s critique of Prohibition, and Rio de Janeiro reports on rebel positions near Sao Paulo.
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Redding
Cal
Allies Hopeful on Dawes Reparations Plan at London Meeting
In London a high level talks on implementing the Dawes report opened with optimism. Delegates from Britain France Italy Belgium and Japan plus U S representatives gathered to translate the Dawes recommendations into policy amid long standing reparations disputes.
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James A. Logan
Elt
Logan
Owen DP. Young
Two Missionaries Shot in Hunan Feud
Revs. Kart Beck and George Snyder of the Reformed Presbyterian church were shot while attempting to mediate fighting factions in Chepchowfu Hunan. One Chinese general was killed and another is a fugitive with a price on his head following a feud sparked by an ammunition purchase on the night of June 2.
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Reformed Presbyterian Church
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Snyder
Policemen Guard Flag Over French Embassy
Police guard the flag at the French embassy after a prior incident on a national holiday. Officers atop the Brandenburg gate and surrounding buildings with rifles prevent a repeat of the past theft. The bombasey hoists its flag only on July 1st.
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Herlin
Brandenburg Gate
Bombasey
Darrow Urges US Debt Remission at UMI Alumnae Club
Clarence Darrow argued for debt remission by the United States in a Monday address to the University of Michigan Alumnae club of Chicago. He framed forgiveness as a moral act and a path to greater national prosperity.
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Lutherans Plan National Home Missions Drive
The Walter League opened its 824th annual international convention in St Paul with a formal plan for a nationwide home missions campaign. The project aims to authorize an aggressive drive in church outreach and relief activities.
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St. Paul
Walter League
Earthquake risk linked to oil drilling warns Amherst professor
Amherst College astronomy professor Todd warns in a Philadelphia interview that intense underground pressures from oil tapping could trigger a major quake near Manhattan, potentially more devastating than past events. He predicts widespread climate shifts and drastic planetary changes if oil searches continue.
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New York City
Profasor Dayhi Tald
Amherst College
Profesor
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Todd
P. M. Sharplons
Weatchester
United States
Professor Todd
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Othora
Boat Upsets Five Crown Victoria Tragedy Near Roam
Five lives were lost when an overturned mail boat was found near Roam, Victoria. The body of a woman identified as Mrs Watson, wife of Lieutenant Watson, a British naval officer, was recovered. Mrs Watson and her husband had departed the city on Saturday for a pleasure cruise aboard the mail boat manned by three sailors from the naval barracks.
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Victoria
B. C
Mra, Watson
Mt, Watson
Origin and evolution of the Republican Party in early America
The piece traces the term Republican from its early 19th century roots to the modern party, noting a swap of tenets with Democrats. It explains the 1808 split into Democratic-Republicans and National Republicans, the eventual formation of the current Republican Party in 1854, and the 1856 Philadelphia convention nominating John C. Fremont while Buchanan won the presidency.
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Republic
Ture
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National-Republiana
Republican Party
JAMO
Pino
Conllilay
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Ilm
John C Kremeont
Buchanan
Powliee
Wie
Wil
Reflections of a Bachelor Girl
A dated essay exploring dating expectations and marriage myths. It contrasts the independent woman with wealth and the romantic cottage ideal, noting how men and women pursue love, romance, and companionship through changing social norms. The piece ends on a wry note about bachelor life.
Boy Refuses to Sell Whisky Despite Father’s Law Enforcement
A quirky local tale from the Atric test era notes a youth across the street who, guided by his father who preaches law, refuses to sell even a single bottle of Scotch whisky to anyone regardless of bribe or pressure.
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Anya
Mofiure
Gyndicate
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