International committee formed to settle Russian bond claims
An international panel to safeguard bondholders from Russia has been created with seven nations including Great Britain France and Germany among its members. Lord Revelstoke chairs the group which aims to coordinate efforts of eight associations formed in Britain and abroad to address repudiated Russian debt.
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London
Ussian
Great Britain
France
Gerny
Holland
Belgium
Switzernd
Denmark
Dittee
Lord Relelstoke
Lionel de ‘Rothchild
John.Rae
Bank of London
Issian
Persian Women May Win Equal Rights Across Iran
Public interest centers on equal rights for Persian women. Reform projects await presentation at the next Persian parliament session. Teheran shows momentum as women begin to attend theater and center cafes, signaling broader social change across the orient.
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Lapahan
Persia
Yén
France Ponders Selling Colonies Amid Air Traffic Strain
France faces a push from a regional union to sell colonial possessions to the United States or other buyers. A southwest France meeting urged banning colonial imports and demanded France distance itself from colonial expansion while acknowledging Le Bourget is too small to handle growing air traffic. The discussion references Lindbergh and the idea of large-scale repurposing of colonial assets.
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Bordeaux
France
United States
Union of Economic Associations of the Southwest
Ae Bourget
A.P
Bindbergh
Air smugglers prompt French plan to counterattack
AP reports French customs consider air countermeasures as smugglers move goods by airplane into France. Customs seeks fast planes to chase smugglers from Le Bourget and airports, while smuggling inflows of tobacco and other goods rise amid a financial crisis.
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le’ Bourget
France
Are
Lanning
Pyrenees
Alps
le Bourget
Italy Aims For Million Foreign Tourists In 1929
Rome reports Italian agencies target one million foreign visitors in 1929. 1927 figures show 800,000 to 900,000 arrivals, with 1928 expected lower due to heat and tourist scar effects. The past three years’ tourist trade averages about 150 million dollars annually.
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Rome
A.-P
Italy
Nationalists push reform to curb haphazard graves in China
Shanghai AP reports the nationalist government aims to end the long standing practice of random grave construction across China. Officials vow coordinated planning, standardized burial sites, and stricter enforcement to improve cemetery management nationwide.
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Shanghai
China
Ancient burial mounds block city land and progress
For centuries grave mounds have been reared without thought to their possible obstruction of city roadways or industrial development. The result is thousands of acres of valuable land rendered worthless because they are dotted with graves that cannot be moved. Old belief held human graves sacred and must not be molested.
Persians Stand Pat Against Shah Reforms in Ahwaz
In Ahwaz Persians resist the Shah's modernization effort clinging to traditional baggy trousers. Beating clashes left six royal officials dead before troops restored order. Revolt continues to echo across Persia from border to border.
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Shah
Ahwaz
Persia
Kemal
Turkey
Free State Considers Bill to Preserve Ireland's National Monuments
Dublin AP report says the Free State plans a monuments preservation bill. The Northern Ireland government has already enacted such an act, seen as likely to be adopted by the Dail and Senate. A university and library commission will report on unpublished manuscripts and propose cataloguing and publication plans.
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Dublin
Free ‘State
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Dail
Senate
Free State
Commission of University and Library
Christmas notes and local social activity in Richland area
Topeka callers visited Saturday and afternoon visits included Mrs. Merton Woodward calling on aunt Mrs. Emery Irkle in hospital. Zola Zirkle spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Bolton and pupils plan a Christmas tree at the school house Friday afternoon. Funeral attendees at William Kampschroeder’s service expressed sympathy. Mrs. Maggie Devore visited Richland Monday. Richland Methodist Church will host a Christmas entertainment on Christmas Eve. Marion Petefish visits son Thaddie Petefish in Twin Mounds. Benander and John Hallard visited Ivo McKinzie Tuesday. Royal Neighbors Lodge met at Richland Hall Tuesday. after a business meeting, Mrs. Weed Tibbets, Mrs. George Buslong and Mrs. Charley Benander entertained. fruit salad, cake and coffee served. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Kennedy and others visited Richland on Thursday.
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Topeka
Merton Woodward
Ahe
Emery Irkle
Zola
Zirkle
John
Miss Bolton
William Kampschroeder
Maggie Devore
Richland
Methodist Church of
Will
Marion Petefish
Thaddie Petefish
Twin Mounds
Harry Kennedy
Richard Kennedy
Overbrook
Tuesi
Benander
John Hall
West Fairview Gossip and Visitors Notes
Mr and Mrs Rosen Lutz called at the Dolpho Beam home Sunday. Mrs Mary Beam has been ill with flu but is better now. Mrs William Hilbert and Russell visited Topeka Saturday. Dr Fuller of Watson called at the Dolpho Beam home Monday afternoon, Ward Beam and Cash Barngrov were mentioned.
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Rosen Lutz
Dolpho Beam
Mary Beam
William Hilbert
Russell
Topeka
Dr. Fuller of Watson
Ward Beam
Cash Barngrov
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