Statute to Quiet Americans Abroad Unearthed
Republican congressman Mamillon Fish disclosed a 1909 criminal code provision that forbids unapproved Americans from directing or engaging in any verbal or written talks with foreign governments. He urged President Coolidge to invoke the law against bankers and newspaper men accused of misrepresenting U.S. attitudes abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Af|orta
Mamillon Fish
Republican
New York
Coolidge
Fish
United State
United States
Oil City Man Named Grand Junior Warden by Knights Templar
James H. Chickaring of Oil City Talbot commandry was elected grand junior warden of the Knights Templar at the annual conclave in Harrisburg joining Major John Shumberger in the order leadership. The New Castle Board of Trade directors will meet at noon Thursday at the Elks club for their regular weekly session.
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Mullotir
International Owl Service
Harrisburg
James H. Chickaring
Talbot Commandry
Oil City
Knights ‘Templar
Nanuel
Horn
John Shumberger
Allentown
New Castle Board of Trade
Elks’ Club
Smoking Taboo Out Calcutta Way To Appease Gods
In Calcutta on May 27 a Tibetan government official rejected a suggestion by Calcutta based importers to permit cigarets and impose a duty. The decision cites fear the tobacco habit may offend powerful local gods and harm public health, keeping imports prohibited.
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Calcutta
Tibet
Tibistan
Reach London On Walk Around World
LONDON May 27 Trundling two wheelbarrow carrying cooking utensils blankets and other equipment Mr and Mrs J J Le Roux South Africans have arrived in London on a walking tour around the world They began in December 1922 at Johannesburg and have since crossed Portuguese East Africa Egypt Italy Switzerland France Belgium and Holland After touring England they plan to sail for America then visit New Zealand Australia China Japan and India They have covered 7640 miles on foot Burglars who got jewels in Tarrytown did not tarry The open season for flies is with us again.
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International News Service
London
J. le Roux
Johannesburg
Portuguese East
Africa
Egypt
Italy
Switzerland
France
Belgium
Holland
England
America
New Zealand
Australia
China
Japan
India
Familiar City Quiz Questions From New Castle News
Readers answer prompts about local history and landmarks including the Tomás tin mill, Highland School fire and rebuilding, and the 1893 October plant opening. The contest invites residents and students to mail answers with name and address to Inquiry Batter, New Castle News, New Castle Pa.
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Tomas
Tiras
New Caste
Ousila Shad and Tin Plate Company
Octobar
Geoorge Greer
New Casta Fe
Marcares Johnson
Pine Street
Ben Franklin
Highland School
New Castle
Margaret Johnson
Ben Franklin Junior High
George Greer
Charles Greer
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Jon Pearson
Highland Avenue
Mary Elizabeth Norris
Franklin Avenue
Batter
New Castle News
Casa Pa
Presbyterians Labor to Avoid Split in Church
The Presbyterian church faces a potential split over the Virgin Birth issue. A church commission urged settlement via the New York Presbytery after reporting licensed students may not have affirmed the Virgin Birth. Ultra-fundamentalists may press Heresy charges as a test. Dr. Coffin denies faith in the Virgin Birth. Princeton President Hibben comments on Vandusen’s qualifications. Assembly adjournment expected by late afternoon.
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Cial
Gantz
Presbyterian Church
Presbytery
Lwvo
Ames
Action Problem
New York Presbtery
New York City
John Grier Hibben
Princeton University
H. B. Vandusen
Princeton
Erdman
Italian Ambassador Reports On Debt Talks In Conference
The Italian ambassador reports to Rome on discussions with the American debt commission over the foreign debt act and economic issues in settling Allied war debts. Secretary Mellon conveyed the U S desire to resolve European debts promptly while the administration presses to complete the current drive for full collection of outstanding war debts. The talks, led by Mellon and Demartine, followed earlier exchanges with Italian officials as other governments were informed of the U S plan to fund the foreign debt without undue delays.
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American Debt Commission
Whet
Commission 8
Mellon
Coolidge
United States
Italy
Rome
Marriage Licenses for David H Rainy and Helen Jones
An alarm from box 23 at 3 16 p m Tuesday summoned responders to the home of George Williams at 1110 Beatty Street. A fire caused by a stove blaze damaged the kitchen and caused about 25 dollars in losses.
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Viremen
George Wiliams
Beatty
Memorial Day Observance Urged by Veterans Group
The Song of Veterans urges proper Memorial Day observance not for sport but to honor heroic dead. They call on members to decorate graves, achieve 100 percent attendance, and keep the flag (Stars and Stripes) high, honoring fathers who served the Republic and defenders of the Union.
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W. W. Stevenson
Geq
Stevenson
Veterana
Meir
Hextie
Short Skirt Debate Highlights British Women's Fashion
In London and Harrisburg reports, English women resist knee-length skirts while Paris fashion dictates hemlines. Meanwhile American officials debate whether agricultural beetle quarantine enforcers fall under a new uniformed motor law.
Chicago Board of Trade Under Investigation Now
Chicago May 27 Information that the Chicago Board of Trade has been under secret investigation by Department of funded agents during the last six weeks amid charges of artificial price manipulation. Secretary of Agriculture Jardine was to visit with the directors tomorrow. they denied knowledge or expectation of a house cleaning and called reports threatening charter revocation if conditions are not remedied absurd.
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International News Service
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Department of Funded
Mat Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Sonfor
Gangsters Raid Dress Shops Injures Seven Men in New York
Seven men were injured and five assailants arrested when seven gangsters raided seven non union dress manufacturing shops in New York's cloak and suit district. Police used revolvers and reserves to control crowds as noon traffic stalled.
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International News Service
New York
Cloak and Suit
Old Sea Dog Plans Treasure Hunt On Great Lakes
Captain A F Dorn, a veteran seafarer, plans a summer treasure hunt in the Great Lakes Straits of Mackinac to salvage sunken cargoes valued at about half a million dollars. He aims to recover a Civil War brig with arms and a steel freighter near Mackinac Island. Dorn has survived three shipwrecks and has years of salvage experience in the region.
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II International News Service
Chicago
Great Lakes
Straits of Mackinag
A. F. Dorn
Dorn
Insland
Haa
Nurros
Erie
Kaynage
Mackinac Island
Undertaker Claims Shaving Dead Bodies Requires Careful Method
An undertaker challenges a barber’s claim to shave dead men noting that only undertakers are qualified for preparing the deceased. He explains two methods the barber uses the touch system versus the appearance system noting the barber’s cuts and discoloration. The undertaker argues shaving should consider appearance to avoid disfiguring marks.
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Flo
Souder
Nob
Deaths Of The Day Urn Mrs Margaret de Peakser 45
Obituary notices list several local deaths with details on ages occupations and families. Margaret de Peakser widow of Theodore Peaker died at 318 Cunningham Avenue after a yearlong illness. Funeral from St Mary's Church with burial at Mercer Salients cemetery. Other notices include Robert J Moffatt in Phoenix, Mrs Essinger, James Hagan Sr., Elizabeth Hughes Pittsburgh teacher, Thomas Flynn of Pittsburgh, Arthur Reid New Galilee merchant, and related survivors and service details.
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Margaret de Peakser
Margaren
Peaker
Theodore Peaer
Cunningsham Avenue
Mavers County
James
Margaret Collins Mitchell
Margaret Jann
Pakelek Athel
Sharon
Georgi Mitchel
Grisyle
Dolar Cloogan
Youngainwn
Sammel Mey
Enyay
St. Mary's Church
Salmnts Cemetery
Mercer, Ja
Essinger
Sarah Easinger
Neshannock Avenue
W. ST. Armstrong
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Mel
Charles Essinger
S. C. Milter
Frank
Samuel Glutting
Jess M. Preston
Burlitt
Grateland Cemetery
James Hagan
Green Street
St. Mary's
Martin J. Brannan
Harry Hagan
Thomas Gilhow
James Ellison
William Wals
St. Mary's Canarery
Elizabeth Hughes
Pittsburgh
Thomas Flynn Garin
Thomas Flynn
Mars
Fitzpatrick
Joan Able
Patrick Travers
Thomas
Joseph Hannon
John Wright
John Catlin
Wariat
St. Mary's Cemetery
Arthur Reid
New Galilee
Beaver Valley General Hospital
New Brighton
Reid
Presbyterian Church of
Hel Schueler
W. Milor
Oakland
Cal
Tacanor Reid
Claire Reid
Santa ‘Rosa
Attempt to Get Shepherd Jury Dragging in Secretive Probe
Report describes a slow process as officials avoid comment. State figures including Robert E. Crowe deny discussing the Shepherd case while implying forthcoming action.
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Shepherd
Wally Haw
Robert E. Crowe
Crown
Prom
What Did You See Machinist On New Job
An observer describes a machinist starting a new job, carrying a large wooden chest on his back like a sailor with a sea chest. A woman en route to a five hour journey buys magazines to keep herself occupied, reading California content.
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Hee
California
Bandit Robbery Strikes Greensburg Area. Police Sought
Greensburg police were asked to aid in a dawn raid investigation after bandits robbed 25 patrons at a local tavern, stealing about 2400 dollars. Witnesses saw two waiting cars flee toward Greensburg as authorities urged caution and silence from victims for 10 minutes.
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Greensburg
Kensington
Dan ‘Artto
Austria Plans Currency Reform Prospect for Shillins
May 27 report from Pest notes Britain returning to the gold standard prompts Austria to pursue currency reform this year. bankers favor adopting the Schillins unit to facilitate cross border commerce between Austria and Britain as a practical monetary adjustment.
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Ational Wawa
Pest
Britain
Austria
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Conlidgey
Krep
Stitt
Knights Templar
Watkins
Wykes
Pla. Watkins
Neshannock
A. Wittaburgh
Lake Erie
Marion Davies
Janice Meredith
TAR Capitol
H. R. Huston
Bell
Explorer
William M. McGovern
Lhase
Forbidden City
South America
Amazon
Galcutta
Tarrytown
Robert L. Wallace
Plummde Emery
James S. McChelland
North
Beaver ‘Township
M. Clint Kannedy
Edw. O'Brien, Sr
Anton Towngate
Jury Commisanges
William M. Houk
Warne Township
Sherift
Leslie
NewCastle
Hun
Frank FT. Waddington
Fastbrook
W. RE. McKes
Daathroon
M. “Buck! Reynolds
Frank W
Ttt
Republican Fintmaries
Stern
Jack DM. Dyndap
New Cagile
Shere Tee DM
Bent
Dinsmond Mow Castle
Bas Fepublican
Sheriff
Jomn Etre
David H. Rainy Helen Jones
Department of Agriculture
James C. Campbell
Secretary of Agriculture
Frank P. Willits
Paris
Ethel Marshall
Parla
Manchester
Board of Trade of Chicago
Old Sea Dog
Undertaker
Barber
Robert Moffatt
Robert J. Moffatt
Aear
All Wood Gily
Phoenix
Ann
Clyde Beeman
Ar. Galdwell
Lannard Moffatt
Filwood City
Archibald Moffatt
Aberin
Hinleyard Crepeluoh
Braster
Degoretlon Bey
the Winter CO
Ton St New, Chastle. Ye
New Kensington
Clarks
Water Company
Nertt Hill, i
Shenango River
Bellans
S4thinson Paint & Glass Company
North Mill Street
Bell Phone
Groen Watches
Math Lirges Bros. Co, Lishmeat
Simmonds
Albeer
Mather
Mather Bros. Co
Washlington Street
Harry _At
Harry's New Clothes Shop
East
Washington Street
NEW Castor
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