Tulsa Tulsa riot toll set at 10 dead many injured
Tulsa reports say ten dead and about ninety wounded after two days of race rioting. State troops patrolled streets as Negro districts lay in ruins, with most businesses closed and emergency relief by Red Cross and hospitals overwhelmed.
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Barrett
Chittla
Ettdes
Charles wooParrett
Cheddeht
Africa
Aihintinl Crenerad Pavredt Todas
Esterday
Petrel Agreneins
Red Cross
Durie
Bessin
Negraes
Troma
Oferror
Tadius
CWS
Mes
Sarah Paige
Rowlhord
Mend
Tiyes
Tulsa
Hanntely
Asaue
Trad Crosse
Rhe Y.com
COOAY
Waltaee
Communists Not Routed In Russia Say Khrassin
London June 2 Bolshevik trade envoy Leonid Krassin says the Communist leadership has retreated economically but not defeated. He notes Lenin’s program endorsed in Moscow does not push Russia toward capitalism. Industrial reconstruction proceeds, food remains a major problem after last year’s drought, with several months to the new crop.
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London
Russia
Leonid Krassin
A.krassin
Moscow
Communist Party
Lenine
M. Khrassia
Two Movements Began Toward World Disarmament
London June 2 Two distinct world disarmament movements are in their infancy. One is backed by President Harding of the United States the other by the League of Nations. The Geneva armaments commission delays its meeting until July while Britain France Italy and Japan pledge to assist the league effort. Harding aims for direct discussions and partial disarmament could save about 9 billion annually in naval and military costs.
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London
Ilarding
United States
League of Nations
Hhe
Borah
Rtalia
Japan
League of National
Gfaague of Nations
Geneva
Flarding
Britain
America
Mranea
Italy
Germany
Poland
Greece
The Cotton Market Opens Lower in New York Trade
The Cotton Market began the session in New York with prices down one to five points. After opening, the market showed a steady tone with net declines around four points.
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New York
Governor to probe cause of unrest and riots
Governor Robertson will immediately investigate the riot cause after a reported uprising near the Drexel building. Police search for a tor operator and a suspect Dick Rowland is cited as triggering the unrest. About 60,000 African Americans remain displaced in hastily set camps. over 800 guardsmen reinforce local authorities. Civil authorities plan to disarm merchants and erect tents to shelter homeless for at least ten days.
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Robertson
Sator
Paige
Drexel
Dick Rowland
Evans
Aditert
Itant General C. F
Four Revenue Bills Introduced in the House
Washington June 2 Four revenue bills proposed radical changes to the present duration system. Keller Republican Minnesota claimed the measures would save producers 1.78 billion annually and curb inflated living costs. The package includes repealing most transportation and sales taxes, altering income tax, adjusting inheritance rates, and taxing land values over ten thousand dollars to target monopolies.
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Washington
RepresentativesKeller
Republican
Minnesota
Keller
Meller
Kellar
Opposed to Any Rival Association Steps to Combat
A terse notice outlines steps to counter a rival association in American views. The brief emphasizes organization opposition and strategic measures without naming groups or dates.
Pittsburg Man Writes to Darien Authorities
Stamford June 2 Darien authorities received a letter from Harry Reed of 1920 Sedgwick Avenue Pittsburg claiming the unknown woman killed in a truck collision here last Friday was likely Elizabeth Helgman with Newark relatives. Reed says the letter addressed to Mig H Van fAkan Brooklyn is an assumed name. He sent a photo of Elizabeth Helgman. identity uncertain due to body condition but a wedding ring with initials eT fC WH HL is believed to confirm Reed's theory.
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Stamford
Darien
Harry Reed
Sedgwick Avenue
Pittsborg
Heed
Blizdgbeth Helgman
Newark
N. J
Mig. H. van fAkan
Schermerhorn Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Reed
Elizabeth Helgman
WH. HL
Postpone Miss McSwiney's Visit to Waterbury
A telegram from Miss Mary McSwiney saying she missed her train in New York City led to canceling her Columbus Hall talk in Waterbury plans. The Irish society committee had arranged for her to address Naugatuck next, and hope to reschedule with the sister of Cork’s martyred lord mayor to speak later.
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Cork
Grand Central Station
New York
Waterbury
Miss McSwiney
Columbus Hall
Naugatuck
Engineers' head gets increase in salary
Cleveland June 2 Warren F. Stone grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers received a raise from 14000 to 25000 dollars per year at the close of the union convention. Wage reductions ordered by the railway wage labor board at Chicago were not discussed. The convention adjourned sine die after more than three weeks in session.
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Cleveland
Warren
Stone
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Railway
League of Nations Eyes Open Action Over US Plan
Geneva reports the League of Nations moving from defense to active measures against President Harding’s proposals. Uruguay Chile and possibly other states are said to consider withdrawal to join a rival power bloc centered on the United States.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Harding
United States
League
Uruguay
Chile
Norwalk Banker Mathewson Dies at 60 in Norwalk
Herbert A. Mathewson, partner in Lounsbury Mathewson Co makers of shoes and a prominent Norwalk banker, died at his home today aged 60. Survived by a wife.
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Norwalk
Herbert A. Mathewson
Lounsbury, Mathewson &Co
German War Criminal Sentenced in Leipzig
Leipzig June 2 Robert Neumann, once with the German army, was sentenced to six months in the war criminals court for maltreating British war prisoners while on sentry duty. He was the third defendant to be arraigned in the supreme court for war crimes.
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Leipzig
Robert Neumann
Ree
Supreme Court
Denby Urges Young Naval Officers to Earn Respect
Secretary of the Navy Edwin Denby told 260 Naval Academy graduates in Dahlgren hall that rank holds no value without manhood. He urged them to earn the smile of their men by being true, capable leaders and to study mankind despite advances in knowledge.
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Naval Academy
Dahlgren Hall
Navy
Marine Corps
Denby
Harding Addresses Naval Graduates At Annapolis
President Harding spoke to 260 U S Naval Academy graduates in Annapolis tying commissions to defense of the American conscience. He urged them not to fight unless necessary and pledged they would not be asked to draw a weapon except in defense of core American principles.
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Annapolis
U. S. Naval Academy
Harding
Americans in Paris hard court tournament report
Americans William Tilden and William Laurentz won easy matches at St. Cloud in the world hard court tournament in Paris on June 2. Tilden faced M Dah en of France, Laurentz met M Tegner of Denmark, both seen as likely to advance to the semi finals. Doubles saw Tilden and A Jones vs Treret and Comitens of France while Mile Lenglen drew Mme Peacock of England.
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Paris
William
JT. Tilden
William Laurentz
St. Cloud
Tilden
M. Dahen
Laurentz
M. Tegner
Denmark
A. Jones
Treret
Comitens
Tragic Note At White House Park Bench
Washington June 2 A state department employee Miss Gertrude Trotter found dead from carbolic acid on a park bench near the White House. A note to the public claimed the act was deliberate, citing vanity and insaniity fears. A second note expressed affection for an admirer. Miss Trotter hailed from Augusta Kansas.
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Washington
Gertrude Trotter
State Department
White House
Miss Trotter
Augusta
Kans
Mrs Nott Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder
Bridgeport June 2 Mrs Isbel Hutchins Nott pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree for the death of her husband George B Nott. Judge Walter M Maltbie sentenced her to life in state prison at Wethersfield after the plea change amid defense and state contention over letters linked to the crime.
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Bridgeport
Isbel Hutchins Nott
George B. Nott
Superior Criminal Court
Walter M. Maltbie
Wethersfield
Homer 8S
Cummings
Wade
Nott
John Edward Johnston
Tay
Maltbie
Germany's New Economic Plan Outlines Postwar Reforms
Berlin June 2 Chancellor Wirth unveiled a draconian program to meet Allied indemnity demands. The plan calls for intensive industry and agriculture, maximum efficiency, and unprecedented economy. It envisions tax increases, thrift, faster production, and farm modernization with tractor use. Reactions split along papers and political lines.
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Wirth
Reichstag
Germany
Democratic Morgen Post
Tageblatt
Protpram
Vorwoerts
Unie
Freiehait
Mexico Orders Rigorous Probe Into American's Killing
Mexican authorities in Mexico City order a rigorous investigation into the assassination of American Wilmer Buchanan near Tampico. Buchanan, employed on A. Barkley’s ranch ten miles north of Tampico, is believed to have been targeted by bandits. Several other Americans are reported wounded.
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Mexico City
Wilmer Buchanan
Tampico
Buchanan
A. Barkeley
Sentence of life imprisonment in Mrs Nott case
Judge Maltbie pronounced life in state prison for Mrs Nott after the court heard defense remarks. The frail defendant swooned, was escorted from the courtroom, and taken to the sheriff's office before transfer to Wethersfield prison. Public defenders described the case as hopeless amid letters between Wade and Mrs Nott.
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Maltbie
Simeon Peace
Mrs. Nott
Robert de Forest
Henry I. Shannon
Wade
Johnston Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
John Edward Johnston pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the murder of George B. Nott, after Mrs. Ethel Hutchins Nott and Elwood B. Wade faced first degree murder charges. He received a one year sentence in the county jail, with prosecutors seeking a light sentence and clemency from Judge William M. Maltbie.
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Bridgeprot
John Edward Johnston
Ethel Hutchins Nott
Elwood B. Wade
George B. Nott
William M. Malthie
Homer Sr. Cummings
Lawrence Finklestone
Johnston
Maltbie
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