League urged to intervene in Ruhr crisis by Lord Robert
Lord Robert Cecil appealed at a New York gathering for League of Nations action in the Ruhr amid reparations and French security concerns. He defended the league’s vitality while noting diminished power, and cited seizure of silk and truck shipments as tense postwar examples.
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Withdrawal of Seduction Suit Against Babe Rath
Miss Dolores Dixon withdrew her $50,000 damages suit against Babe Rath the New York Yankees home run king. The action, filed with guardianship, followed plans to question Robert McChesney in supreme court and included a later confession by Dixon alleging a frame-up involving several persons. Ruth's attorney prepared to file the confession with Boston authorities for investigation.
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Prisoner’s Mother Remains Steadfast As He Goes To Pen
Albert Creel E R Reed Robert Taylor George Lee and Homer Boone left Monroe today for Baton Rouge in the custody of Deputies D L Roper and T E Hicks. Boone returns to the state penitentiary to finish a 3 year term for larceny.
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Asylum For Insane
Budget cuts debated as Muschini parish trims 7500
At a special police jury meeting, Muschini parish approved a 7500 reduction to its budget. The finance committee urged cutting nonessential expenses to fund a new courthouse and jail, though members argued against removing the speed officer, citing public safety and potential fine reimbursements.
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Charles W. Phillipe
Paper firms grant union wage rise to five cents an hour
New York April 27 The Great Northern Paper Company the Ontario Paper Company and the St Croix Paper Company have granted union demands a general wage increase of five cents an hour. Union firms declared they were confident other leading American and Canada paper companies would grant a flat increase.
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Guard Fends Off Prisoners in City Work House Escape
Eighteen inmates armed with iron bars and clubs attacked guard Fred Giese who stood his ground and protected the facility. Six prisoners were shot, buckshot wounds in the legs sent them to the city hospital, while the rest were placed in solitary confinement as investigators review the incident. One assailant carried a wood carved imitation revolver.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Fred Giese
Shipping Board Approves Sale of Ships and Routes
Washington April 27 The Shipping Board approved conditions for selling all ships and most routes. Chairman Lasker said details will be announced publicly within twenty four hours.
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Investigator Finds Earlier Version of New Testament Ideas
In New York on April 27 Dr. E. S. Buchanan former manuscript curator for the Hispanic Society claims to have discovered a second century New Testament text. He asserts it rejects belief in judgment and hell and elevates women. critics dispute his deciphering of vellum Codex Huntingtonias Palimpse sius.
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Hispanic Society of America
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Ardsley
Mutiny Marks Big Western Strike of Marine Operatives
San Francisco April 27 The first disorder of the I. W. W. timber and marine workers strike in the Pacific States occurred when the crew deserted the tank steamer Salona near San Pedro. The old crew was replaced by tugs, as 1,800 dock workers quit California ports seeking higher pay and shorter hours. Inland, about 100 track layers in Hemmett Idaho also walked out. Leaders predicted further resignations daily through May 2 with planned demonstrations.
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Pacific States
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San Pedro
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Idaho
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Eight Arrests in New Orleans Transit Strike Turnout
In New Orleans on April 27 eight transit workers tied to the Industrial Workers of the World were arrested for loitering after last night protests. Peaceful picketing was ordered to urge replacements off ships as ship operators report ample labor and no delays anticipated. Police guard the waterfront as officials vow precautions while US Shipping Board and operators say vessels load normally and depart on schedule.
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Trial Interrupted Over Juror Qualification Returns
The Morse trial, halted yesterday over a juror qualification issue, resumed today. It was not announced whether the juror’s eligibility was finally decided.
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Negro Migration Northward Seen To Reshape Labor Markets
A Washington report from April 27 says southern negro farmers moving to northern industrial centers will alter labor supply in the South and affect the race itself. Census officials cite rising urbanization from 1910 to 1920, with about 235,000 blacks moving to northern cities and another 235,000 to southern and eastern cities, signaling a shift in unskilled labor demand and potential long term demographic change.
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Plumber Confesses To Drowning Wife In Pond
New Britain Connecticut April 27 John A Carlson a plumbing contractor confessed he sat on his wife in a shallow pond until she drowned after driving their car over an embankment He said he placed a cushion on her head and chest and held her under the water until she stopped moving Then he sought help and rode to a hospital with the body claiming the accident happened when his wife lost control of the car.
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Production shows big increases in industrial areas
Washington reports continued rises in industrial production and building activity with freight movement heavier than any week in four years. General production sits eight percent above the 1920 peak and seventy seven percent above the 1921 low, as banks absorb growing loan calls amid ongoing expansion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Reserve System
Deadly East 109th Street Tenement Fire Traps Ten Residents
A fire in a East 109th Street tenement killed twelve people including a five person family on a top floor. Dozens escaped via fire escapes as police and firemen conducted dramatic rescues. Michael Kaufman alerted authorities and helped evacuate tenants across across the street, with taxi driver Angelo Magatta aiding in a roof drop to safety. Victims were hospitalized with severe burns and dozens of others aided by neighbors.
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Florida Legislature Advances Step to End Convict Leasing
Tallahassee April 27 The Florida House passed an amended senate bill aimed at abolishing convict leasing to private individuals and firms. The vote was 61 to ? The measure moves to further action to end the practice in the state.
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