Chinese Crew and Passengers Die in Schooner Fight
Immigrant tale emerges as four crew members and five Chinese passengers perished in a brutal onboard clash aboard the two masted schooner Mary Beatrice found drifting off Sandy Hook. Survivors told immigration officials of a pistol and ax battle sparked by voyage debts and illegal landing plans.
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Associated Diege
New York
Miss
Schoont
Mary Beatri Ce
Sandy Hook
Quarentine
U. S
Ellis Islad
Mary Beatrice
Ton Trew Waoere
Tne Pointe
Hifese Nad Oargaine
Havana
Eto
Ips
T Hall
Dal Our Iu
Belgian Cabinet Resigns Over Flemish Language Bill
The Belgian cabinet led by Premier George Theuni resigned after a row over a bill to require Flemish language use in all Ghent University courses. The senate and Chamber of Deputies actions triggered unrest and clashes, injuring several and prompting measures to protect Flemish deputies and their homes.
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Associated Press
Elgian Cab
George Theuni
Ghent University
Abizion
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Mber
Rmists
Belgiush
Klan Initiation Reported Near Detroit
Between 800 and 1,000 persons took the Klan oath last night and today on an Oakland County farm north of Detroit. The initiation was described as the largest in the state to date, directed by the Southeastern district of Michigan officials.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Oakland County
Igan
People Should Learn How to Sing National Anthem Says Harding
President Harding urged the American Legion's Flag conference to adopt a code for proper flag display and to require all citizens to learn to sing the national anthem. He noted audiences often mumble or pretend to sing and urged the spirit of America to show itself in song.
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Harding
Washington
American Legion
America
Washington Holds Program to Honor U S Starry Banner
Washington observes Flag Day with ceremonies marking the flag’s creation 146 years ago. President Harding leads speakers at Continental Memorial Hall as the American Legion aims to codify civilian flag use.
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Washington
U.S
Associated Vrees Washington
Dune Ld
Harding
Continental Memorial Hall
Americanization Commission
American Legion
Capitol
Department of the Potomac
Grand Army of the Repualty
Woman's Relief Corps
Daughters of the American Revolution
Betsy Ross
Army, Navy and
Marine Corps
Optimists Gather for Fifth International Convention in Chattanooga
Delegates from across the United States descend on Chattanooga Tennessee for the fifth international optimists clubs convention. International president Jack Martin and bride arrive, greeted by a cheering delegation. Activities include receptions, a luncheon, business sessions, and tours to Signal Mountain followed by a dinner and dance at the golf and Country Club.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Optimists
Oakland
Cal
Jack Martin
San Francisco
Signal Mountain
This
Monroe Chamber Reports Unusual Commerce Growth in Monroe
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce reports strong expansion and development over the past year. The focus on attracting new industries leads to plans for a large mammoth plant employing around 300 people in Monroe’s gas field region.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
S. M. Collins
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe Glass Company
Hardy
Louisiana Glassing Company
Advantages
Ohio
Secre
Peasant Guards Take Town in Bulgaria
Reported by Associated Press from Bucharest on June 14 states Shamla town fifty miles west of Varna has fallen to peasant guards amid Bulgaria’s war. The Shamly district is described as a strong resistance center against the new regime as armed peasants move toward Varna to join government troops between Tirnovo and Rustehuk. Romanian authorities note clashes near Bela as ministers consider admitting Bulgarian refugees in small unarmed groups.
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Bucharest
Rem
Shamla
Varna
Shamly
Mportent Center
Tirnovo
Rustehuk
Vopovo
Bulgaria
Bela
Uni
Wanted 100 White Laborers for Carbon Factory Construction
Advertisement from Louisiana Gas Products Corporation seeking one hundred white laborers for a carbon factory at Dewdrop Station on the A and F Railway. Promises on premises include decent pay, satisfactory accommodations, and beard on site.
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la. Gas Products Corporation
Great Britain to save over 21 million by bond payment
New York June 14 Great Britain will save 21 400 009 tomorrow by paying 70 900 000 in Liberty bonds to the United States as the first payment on its 4 6 billion war debt The saving comes from buying bonds at two percent below par and will be redeemed by the US Treasury at par Thus both nations war debts are reduced in one stroke The first payment under the agreement was made March 1 1923 and prior payments were made in October and November 1922 totaling 100 85 979
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New York
Great Britain
United States
Well Street
Wee
Governor warns of flag under attack at Roosevelt grave
At Flag Day services near Theodore Roosevelt's grave Governor Walker of Louisiana decried a “bolshevistic horde” and anarchists masking as religious radicals undermining the constitution. He urged replacing “ism” with action to defend the flag foundations. The report notes a riotous jazz backdrop and public indifference.
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Oyster Bay
Walker
Louisiana
Inc
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Republic
Govenor
Louisiana political rally ushers in campaign at Gilliam
Shreveport reports a mass rally to open the Louisiana campaign at Gilliam North Caddo parish near Red River with 15 to 20 candidates for state district and parish offices. A 16 000 plate barbecue a trap shooting contest baseball game and more accompany speeches by Thomas Harris Harry Wilson and others. Fortified by deputies and local officials the event aims to set the tone for next year’s polls with presiding former Shreveport mayor John Ford and welcoming remarks by L B Thomas.
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Associated Press
Shreveport
Louisiana
Gilliam
Caddo Parish
Red River
Dixie
Belcher
Caddo
J. Stewart Douglas
Ford
Thomas QC. Harris
Harry D. Wilson
Major Industries of United States Trying to Get Skilled Labor
Unemployment for May ended May 31 fell to a year low while demand for common and skilled labor surged beyond supply. The U S Department of Labor survey from 1 428 large concerns shows a 39 percent May to April employment gain with notable farm labor shortages impacting agriculture and widespread industrial hiring including steel and metal mining, despite cuts in leather, lumber, tobacco, and textiles. The migration of Negro labor from the South creates farmer hardships amid bright industrial prospects.
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Chicago
United States Department of Labor
South
Inhabitants Work to Prevent Flood Damage on Stream
Residents rush to shore up banks as White river hits flood stage at twenty three feet, up 1.7 feet in 24 hours. Upper White river levels fall while Lower White remains steady and Black river declines. Pine Bluff reports a stage today.
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Little Rock
Ark
White
Pine Bluff
President Harding Plans Western Speech Tour
President Harding begins a western trip next Wednesday. White House outlines show he will deliver principal addresses crafted in advance, each on distinct topics. He limits daily engagements, has eliminated door greetings, and plans talks on transportation, farming policy, reclamation, and tariffs tailored to Kansas City and Hutchinson audiences.
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Washington
Jene Se
White House
Hard
Tne
Pacific Coast
Florida
Kansas City
Hutchinson
Kan
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Elgium
KLAN
Ouland
Collins
Walnut Street
Breard
Parker
Roosey
National Hardwood Lumber Association
Castle Hall
Congregation Bnai Israel
Temple Annex
Leon Cohn
John N. Sandline
Oscar Dowling
William ¢. Barnette
Kk. of
Men’s & Boys’ Clothing Company
D. L. Cromwell
J. S. Bloch
Arkansas River Valley
Weaks Supply Co
Genasco Roofing
Roviders
Milner Motor Co., Inc
Walnut St
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