Foreigners Held by Chinese Bandits Freed After Weeks
Eight foreigners held since May 6 near Suchon were released one by one from the Paotauku stronghold. Among them were Americans Major Roland W. Pinger and Leor Friedman, plus British, French, and other nationalities. Diplomatic efforts and a U.S. inquiry commission aided the release as talks continued over bandit demands and safety assurances.
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Tsao Chwang
Patozuku
Suchon
Roland W. Pinger
U. S.A. Ordinance Department
Manila
Ome Perkeley
California
Leor Friedman
Viewport
Chicago
China Motors Corporation
Shanhai
Ohn B. Powell
Hannibal
Weekly Review
Shanghai
Lee Lomon
San Francisco
the Block Company
Fred Elias
Shangéi
Reginald W. Rowlatt
Kirmingham
England
Reiss and Company
Ientein
Emil Gensmeger
Shanwuhai
Jing
Akien
Pekny
Peking
W. D. Conner
U.S. A
British Cotton Plan Discussed By U S Production Leaders
Washington June 12 Associated Press reports representatives of British iron interests discussed proposed changes at the international conference addressing how the new United States cotton standards act will affect foreign trade in American cotton. London June 12 Morning Post notes alarm in British cotton trade over the act with Liverpool and Manchester merchants predicting confusion and possible injustice to European buyers.
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Associated Press
Washington
London
United States
Morning Post Today
Liverpool
Manchester
Iran
America
Harding Celebrates 79th Birthday As Nation Watchs Internationalism
Marion Ohio June 12 Dr George T Harding father of the president celebrates his 79th birthday. He arrives at the Marion Star building to receive congratulations and recalls his son’s 1936 nomination while reading papers. He credits rye bread and oatmeal for health and recalls Civil War comrades sending best wishes.
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Associated Res
Marion
Ohio
George T. Harding
Marion Star
Harding
Star
United States
the Star
Looming Grove
Dr. Harding
West Monroe to Add Major School Expansion
West Monroe parish school will nearly double capacity for the next term with ten new classrooms at the rear of the auditorium and a new cafeteria building. Architect J. W. Smith says construction will begin within 30 days, with additional teachers and a $35,000 budget to raise efficiency and reduce cross-town attendance.
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West Monroe Parish
J. W. Smith
Ouachita Farish
West Monroe
Methodist Church
Monroe
Enter World Court to Aid Nations, Credit Men Hear
At the National Association of Credit Men convention in Atlanta Georgia Senators and governors urge the United States to join the permanent court of international justice. Governor Parker warns against overemphasis on internationalism and calls for Americanism and sane domestic legislation. President Harding’s letter praises credit men’s link to national business and their value to government agencies.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
United States
Permanent Court of International Justice
Mike Smith
Georgia
John M. Parker
Louisiana
National Association of Credit Men
Hardwick
W. A. Sims
W. Dupuis
Cincinnati
National Association
J. K. Orr
Harding
Hardine
Parker
Farker
America
Seek to Justify Action Paris Ruhr Policy Debate
June 12 Paris observers criticize the British cabinet coverage of France’s Ruhr occupation stance. Commentators defend France’s moves as aligned with Versailles from the start, arguing Paris has justified its Ruhr policy since the occupation began.
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Paris
Haldwin
France
Ruhr
Dry Conference Postponed on Prohibition Enforcement
The White House announced postponement of the proposed conference of state governors on prohibition enforcement until after President Harding's western trip. Officials cited meetings of state legislatures and debates over using the army and navy in enforcing prohibition as factors in the delay.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
White House
Army
Navy
Auto Theft Ring Exposed Across Five States
El Dorado Arkansas June 12 Deputy Sheriff Garland Grace and his three younger brothers with five other men are free on 15000 bonds while fourteen others are sought on warrants. Eleven men were arrested the day before with twelve in custody after a federal probe into a long running multi state automobile theft ring. About 200 cars valued near 3200000 are believed stolen, with operations centered around El Dorado and the oil fields and routed to Louisiana via Shreveport. The farm owner where alterations were made has vanished. authorities aim to arrest him soon.
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el Dorado
Ark
Garland Grace
Youngee Brothers
Liberty
Texarkana
EL Dorsche
Louisiana
Shreveport
Floods Across Kansas Kill Seven and Displace Thousands
The June flood across eastern Kansas and northern Oklahoma leaves seven dead and many missing. Thousands homeless, rail service disrupted, and Arkansas City under martial law as damage estimates rise to several million dollars.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas City
Winfield
Kan
Wichita
Kay County
Okla
Kay City
Okdahoma
Rich Hill
Texas
Objections by Foreign Powers to Start Congressional Action
Washington reports indicate President Harding may ask Congress next fall to modify the Volstead Act as it applies to liquor on foreign vessels in American waters. Officials fear foreign powers opposition and foresee a likely, intense fight if such a move is pursued. The administration weighs enforcing the act as interpreted by the Supreme Court.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Congress
Supreme Court
Refuse Wet Permit for Sailors Two-Liter Wine Ration
The U S public health service refused to grant a permit for releasing two liters of wine per sailor aboard the French Line steam ship France. Officials argued two liters was too much for medical purposes and promised a later quantity far below two liters per man.
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Associated
New York
United States Public Health Service
Treasury Department
France
A. Bordes
Illinois wets win doubtful victory in legislature
Springfield New Jersey June 12 Wet forces in the Illinois legislature won their first victory of the session by moving the O'Grady repeater off the speakers table to second reading by a 78 to 70 vote. The bill repeals all state prohibition acts subject to a popular referendum. Pry forces expect the bill to die on second reading.
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Springfield
Illinois
O'Grady
Pry
Monroe election drifts with light turnout for mayor and council
In Monroe the mayor and two commissioners race along with school board seats proceeded with unusually low turnout. At the courthouse only seven votes were cast by 10 am and precincts reported similar totals with expectations of under 200 votes. Nominees Daisy Terzia J M Cobb T E Flournoy and W H Faulk named for office with Mayor Arnold Bernstein and commissioners Speed and Atkinson forming the incoming government if no surprises occur.
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Monroe
Daisy 8. Terzia
J. M. Cobb
T. E. Flournoy
W. H. Faulk
Arnold Bernstein
Speed
Atkinson
Typhoon Raze Samar Island Towns Wreckage and Loss Reported
A Manila desk report states a typhoon swept Samar island causing at least thirteen deaths. In seven towns ninety five percent of houses were destroyed leaving thousands homeless and facing famine. Telegraph lines were down and boats sunk while Albay Province reported five hundred houses down. The Samar governor sought calamity aid. interior department suggested using provincial funds for rice.
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Manila
Samar
Constabulary
Executive Bureau
Albay
Department of the Interior
Dry Navy Vessel Fends Off Mosquito Fleet On Detroit River
The government speedboat P-103 battled a flotilla of rum runners in Canadian waters then along the Detroit River. After taking a hit and leaking, P-103 towed a rum launch with 120 kegs of beer to the federal docks, with G A Van Duren firing a revolver at pursuing raiders.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Detroit River
G. A. van Duren
Fighting Island
Hogan's Alley
Ecores
van Duren
Rum Navy
Kbeam
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