House votes 201 to 182 on Haugen farm relief measure
In Washington on May 21 the House approved immediate voting on sending the Haugen farm relief bill back to the agriculture committee. A test vote was requested by opponents, while substitutions and amendments were read, outlining loan authorizations and price stabilization funding for cotton, wheat, corn, cattle, hogs, and butter.
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House Today
Agriculture Committee
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Tilingis
House
Appropriations Committee
Curtis- Aswell
Democrat
Louisiana
Tinther
Aswell
Fulinet
South Carolina
Jones
Texas
Haugen
Whiskey sold to children at half a dollar a pint
Reverend George Fitzpatrick alleges whiskey is sold to children in hell holes for fifty cents a pint, with some sales occurring in grocery stores. The report pairs this claim with a separate note about a French demonstration on the Champs Elysees where marchers shouted about the dollar in thirty five.
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Hell Holes
George Fitzpatrick
N.Y
Paris
Richmond Blues
Connecticut
New York
Champs Elysees
Reporter Testifies About Bath Tub Party At Gala
New York witnesses recount a bath tub scene at a show gala where Joyce Hawley sat in a tub of champagne as men drank. Daily Mirror reporter Arthur Irwin testified about witnessing drinks before the perjury trial of Carroll, who denies liquor was served in his testimony.
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New York
Joyce Hawley
Arthur F. Irwin
The
Daily Mirror
Carrell
Irwin
Miss Hawley
Dakota minister ousted from job in major church row
Rev. Albert H. Crombie, ardent fundamentalist, is expelled from his Lead pulpit by the State Presbyterian Synod. He vows to appeal to the Baltimore general assembly and to form a separate fundamentalist Presbyterian church in Lead. Parishioners used a padlock to bar him from the pulpit six weeks ago, then he returned the next Sunday.
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Huron
South Dakota
Albert H. Crombie
S. D
State Presbyterian Synod
Crombie
General Assembly
Baltimore
Lead
Chinese Release American Soldier in Yunnan
Captain Thomas J. Betts of the United States Army gained freedom after two days in captivity with bandits in northern Yunnan. The American legation was informed by Myrl Myers that Betts was released on May 19 by the captors, with details slow to reach officials in Peking and Yun nan.
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Yunnan
China
Thomas J. Betts
United States Army
Myrl
Myers
United States
Yunnan-Fu
Legation
Laitowpo
Betts
Yung nan-Fi
Indo-China
Yangtse
Betta
Law Production in Present Year Goes High in New York
Washington report notes legislatures in ten states passed over 18 000 bills with about 4 100 enacting into laws. New York and Massachusetts incomplete. 1925 figures compared with 1924 off year. Hickey of the National Industrial Council decried New York as a leading example of legislation crazy. Labor bill is criticized for elevated control over wages and rates. Open shop conditions and decline in union membership are cited by industry leaders.
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Louisiana
New York
Massachusetts
Michael J. Hickey
National Industrial Council
Rhode Island
Virginia
South Carolina
Mississippi
New Jersey
Kentucky
Georgia
Cracy
New-York
Empire State
James E. Emery
Coolidge
Charles B. King
National Association of Manufacturers
How the Kaiser Appears at Present Time in Doorn
Special AP writer Elmer Roberts recalls Emperor William as a gray bearded benevolent figure in Doorn. The former war lord tours the village daily, a changed man from Potsdam, now living a quieter life after fifteen eventful years. Continued on page three.
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Elmer Roberts
Berlin
Associated Press
Paris
Doorn
Unter den Linden
Nevada execution chamber claims second victim
Stanko Jukich, a 28 year old copper miner, is scheduled for lethal gas execution in Carson City Nevada. He was convicted of first degree murder for killing Jennie Madek when she was 12, after a rejected marriage proposal. The death sentence was affirmed by the pardon board after his appeal.
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Carson City
Stanko Julich
Junkich
Nev
Nevada
Stanke Jukich
State Board
John H. Randolph
Randolph
Jukich
Jennie Madek
Ruth
Madek
Jennie
Confederate Vets Parade Ends Reunion In Birmingham
Confederate veterans paraded in Birmingham May 21, ending their reunion with a crowd-pleasing display. Surviving soldiers, many aged and frail, rode in limousines while admirers applauded the procession, a softer finale than past marches.
Gary Defines Industrial Conditions As Very Positive
New York May 21 Elbert H Gary chairman of United States Steel Corporation says industrial conditions are much better than average and perhaps as good as they have ever been. He notes global peace, low interest rates, and strong per capita income as supporting factors while addressing the American Iron and Steel Institute.
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Elbert H. ‘Gary
Ed. States Steel Corporation
The
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Parole Recommended for Former Virginia Sheriff
Washington reports a parole board has recommended parole for Don Chafin former Logan County West Virginia sheriff now in Atlanta federal prison. The recommendation awaits approval by higher authorities and reflects ongoing parole proceedings.
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Washington
Don Chafin
Logan County
West Virginia
Atlanta
Weather outlook for Virginia and Tennessee
Fair tonight in Virginia with warmer conditions in the west and north portions. Saturday brings increasing cloudiness followed by showers and thunderstorms. South regions rise slightly warmer as northeast winds diminish, turning to south and southwest. Tennessee sees increasing clouds and warmer tonight, with local thundershowers Saturday and cooler Saturday afternoon, especially in the northwest portion.
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Virginia
Tennessee
Presbyterians debate women rights at annual assembly
Questions of women’s privileges sparked discussion on day two of the United States Presbyterian general assembly in Pensacola Florida. Mrs Winsborough of St Louis sought to read the women's auxiliary report while Dr Henry Sweets would have read it. Dr J W Skinner of Kingsville Texas narrowly won moderator by Texas backed support after four ballots. The assembly greeted visitors and the city Pensacola with warmth as sessions continued.
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Pensacola
Fla
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church In
United States
W. C. Winsborough
St. Louis
Women’s Auxiliary
Naval reduction looms at Geneva
Geneva May 21 PIA naval reduction conference may occur as Great Britain the United States and Japan discuss possible three power talks If France and Italy decline to participate Japan may push a three power format to cover cruisers ships and seaplanes Rumanians Poles and Finns align with France Belgium and Italy for stricter security before broader disarmament talks Sugar market updates indicate no change in raw and refined sugars on May 21 New York PIN sugar prices hold steady
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PIA
Great Britain
United States
Japan
France
Italy
Washington Naval
Rumania
Poland
Finland
Belgium
Hugh
Gibson
Prohibition Officers Expanded Under Coolidge Order
President Coolidge issued an executive order adding state county and municipal officers to the Federal prohibition staff to enforce the national act. The move aims to augment enforcement with thousands of officers serving as Treasury Department agents at nominal pay, extending Federal authority. Virginia officials say the order will not increase enforcement there due to state laws and the prohibition on officers serving the Federal government.
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Coolidge
Andrews
Prohibition
Treasury
California
Treasury Department
Virginia
Richmond
President Coolidge
Supreme Court” of Appeals
All Virginia Party Arrives at Pearisburg
Governor Byrd and the All Virginia goodwill party arrived in Pearisburg at 11 45 after a delayed schedule. Giles county officials and locals welcomed the visitors as Monument square displayed flags and bunting. Judge Martin Williams introduced Byrd who outlined the party’s objective. A Norfolk speaker lauded Southwest Virginia as the group planned stops through Blacksburg Radford Salem and Roanoke with an overnight stay expected.
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Byrd
All Virginia
Good Will
West Virginia
Narrows
Giles County
Monument Square
Main Street
Martin Williams
Giles‘county
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