Thomas R Marshall dies unexpectedly
Thomas R Marshall wartime vice president, dies in Washington at the New Willard Hotel after days of illness from a cold and heart condition. He was reading the Bible in bed when he passed away. burial planned near Marion, Indiana. Marshall, born in North Manchester, Indiana, rose from lawyer to governor and Lincoln’s running mate, shaping Indiana and national politics.
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New Dance Urgently Needed in France
France contemplates a replacement for the tango and fox trot as 17 new dances were submitted for a 3500 franc prize but none were judged suitable due to complex steps. Congress notes dancing wanes among youth yet grows among the elderly with a 72 year old pupil praising tango and fox trot.
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Abd El Krim’s Paris pastimes amid Moroccan conflict
Abd El Krim, the ruffian chieftain opposing Marshal Lyautey in French Morocco, is described as enjoying two great pastimes, Paris stock speculation and reading about Napoleon. His Paris broker account remained active before warfare and dwindled after open hostilities began, while protectorate officials note betting on stocks has helped pacify the country as diplomacy falters.
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Plain Footwear For Women Disappearing
Women's footwear in two or three shades is popular and the plain shoe nearly disappeared. Pink kid and white morocco with gold or silver patent leather and mauve kid are season novelties. A juliette pump in black patent leather with gold and blue circles on the heel was seen at Longchamp. Pink kid pumps with silver trim are fashionable for ballroom wear.
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Federal Reserve Board Details $200 Million British Credit Plan
The Federal Reserve Board released for the first time plans showing American financial backing to Britain to support the gold standard. A direct $100 million credit to the British government via J P Morgan was part of it, with a broader $200 million facility arranged through the Bank of England and the New York Fed to support sterling. The statement notes how such arrangements aim to stabilize exchanges, reduce transfer risks, and keep dollar and gold parity, with interest tiers and gold shipments to back transactions as needed.
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Man clears cash windfall on 24 acres deserted by former owner
A man reports clearing over 500 dollars in profit from a 24 acre parcel that the former owner deserted to take a daily laborer job in the city at two dollars per day. The story notes the contrast between wealth from land and the low wage job.
Gas attack in French village injures Americans
In Annemasse France June 1 fifty persons were gassed as a yellow fumes from a liquid chlorine tank swept the streets. The container exploded from heat and twelve victims are in a serious condition. Earnest Steinworth an American was among the injured.
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Earnest Steinworth
Robbers hold up 13 in state bank
Five robbers held up 13 persons at the Baker State Bank of the Giro suburb. They escaped with currency estimated between 7000 and 10000 dollars.
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Chicago
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Gicero
Lexington Begins Giant Six Day Sesquicentennial
Lexington marks a six day sesquicentennial celebration starting today with gala attire and decorated streets. A mammoth parade pageant is planned for Thursday with several thousand participants.
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Lexington
Markets Report From Louisville Cattle Hogs And Sheep
Louisville markets on June 1 show cattle at eleven hundred head with slow movement and prices from two fifty to ten. Hogs near eighteen hundred with steady to fifteen cent declines, trading seven to twelve twenty-five. Sheep two thousand with a quarter lower, springers from fifteen fifty to seventy five, ewes five fifty to six, bucks three fifty down.
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Louisville
Man Found Dead in Hotel Room in Lexington
A man registered as R. B. McGuffin, 25, a stockman with Sherman and Son of Louisville, was found dead in his Lexington hotel room, apparently by his own hand. He had been dead since Saturday night. a revolver lay nearby and a note to his mother cited love and mental strain.
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Oregon Loses Its School Law Fight
Washington dispatch reports Oregon failed in the supreme court ruling on compulsory education. The court held states cannot force attendance in public schools to the exclusion of private or parochial schools, striking down that aspect of Oregon's education law.
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Belgian Prince Returns to Navy Duties
London June 1 The Associated Press reports Prince Charles of Belgium has resumed duties as sub lieutenant in the British navy after months at home. He is now in his 22nd year.
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Belgium
Tennessee county agents adopt motion picture outreach
County agents in numerous Tennessee counties now equipped with motion picture outfits to use at community meetings. The aim is to promote improved farm and home methods through visual demonstrations and public gatherings.
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Tennessee
Fosdick Preaches Liberality At Park Avenue Church
The Park Avenue Baptist congregation welcomed Rev. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick delivering his first sermon from the pulpit. In attendance were John D. Rockefeller and family as Fosdick urged a broader Christian liberty and equal welcome for all in the church. He emphasized vital Christianity over conventional forms and outlined plans for his upcoming fall start.
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John D. Rockefeller
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Church of Christ
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Cornelius Woelfkin
Father Shoots Son Three Times In Head in Kentucky
In Ashland Kentucky John Moore of Chadwick Creek near Catlettsburg was arrested after allegedly shooting his son William in the head and wounding Mrs Lettie Kirk. An automobile with four people stopped before the Moore home as Moore, described as intoxicated, fired three shotgun blasts from behind. The son died and Mrs Kirk sustained a scalp wound. An unnamed man in the car was present.
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County agents reach 140000 people on farm method outreach
Tennessee county agents disseminated verbeter farm and home method messages to over 140,000 residents in 1924, aiming to uplift rural practices. The effort showcased statewide outreach, expanding education on agricultural techniques and household improvements through organized campaigns.
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Tennessee
Diversified Farming Yields Max Profit for Small Farm
An observer notes that a farmer who runs a diversified program producing his own food and feed plus one or more cash crops is best leveraging his farming operations. The approach emphasizes self sufficiency and broader crop output to maximize returns.
French Commander in Morocco Front Started as Monk
Colonel Freydenberg, leading in the central sector of the French front in Morocco, began life as a monk before choosing a military career. He earned the Legion of Honor on the battlefield, served under Gen Mangin during Verdun, and later aimed to evangelize tribes in the protectorate.
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Better kitchens mean happier farm women and happier homes
A feature asserts improved kitchen design boosts farmer families morale and domestic harmony. It links well laid out workspaces, efficient stoves, and better storage to labor relief, time savings, and increased household well being.
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