Divorce Quietly Granted in Paris Tie Ends Noted Couple
The Tribune reports the long estrangement and divorce of Leonard M. Thomas and Blanche May Oelrichs, prominent New York Philadelphia society figures. Details show residence changes, custody questions denied, and a past celebrated marriage with a Paris and Newport social orbit. The pair’s two children are listed as Leonard and Robin Thomas.
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United States
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Madrid
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Legislative Leaders Fix Increase for Teachers
Albany April 20 early this morning legislative leaders agreed on a salary increase bill for teachers. The proposal raises minimum salaries across grades with kindergarten up to Bix-B level and increases range limits for various pay scales. The plan targets state teachers with adjusted minimums and maximums across categories, reflecting broader year‑long pay adjustments.
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Albany
Porter Ordered Woman Freed Says Detective
Wheelwright a Special Service Division detective and key prosecution witness described entering Adele Goodall’s West Ninety sixth Street apartment with Detective Sorger on November 12 and finding Colonel Augustus Porter with a woman named Margaret Boyle. Porter allegedly ordered the detectives to retreat after revealing his identity. The defense pressed a hard cross examination, but the witness stood firm as the case adjourned.
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New York
Martin W. Littleton
Tornadoes Cost 20 Lives in Arkansas
Special Dispatch to The Tribune reports two tornadoes struck four Northeastern Arkansas counties causing extensive destruction. Franklin Yell Logan and Johnson counties were swept by a wide path demolishing homes and killing many, including the Howell family near Danville and several others in the area.
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Husband Sues Evelyn Thaw for Divorce Action
Jack Clifford, once partner of dancer Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, sues for divorce. Papers served at a West Fifty-fourth Street home. Attorneys listed include Homne Growsman & Vorhaus for Nesbit Thaw and Lynn W. Thompson for Clifford. Remaining scattered details reference her film work with son Raniel Thaw.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
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She’ Way
Homne, Growsman & Vorhaus
Lynn W. Thompson
Glifford
Raniel Thaw
Increase Decided During the Strike
The Hudson tube fares rose with immediate effect, raising confusion for commuters between Manhattan and New Jersey. The new schedule sets 6 cent local fares Jersey City Hoboken, 10 cent uptown New York to Jersey City Hoboken, with a complex refund and time limit system causing headaches for riders. The change followed a postponed hearing after a short strike, as the company sought a temporary boost approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Reds Slay 3,000 in Hospitals and Prisons
Berne reports from a Russian source that after Bolshevik victories at Rostov and Novorossisk, the Red Army killed more than 8,000 officers and soldiers of General Denikin’s army who were confined in hospitals and prisons in those towns.
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Unionists and Sinn Féiners Renew Riots in Londonderry
In Londonderry Sunday night Unionists and Sinn Féiners clashed as police used bayonets, revolvers fired, and pedestrians unable to return home. Mathew Dechan, age youth, was shot in the lung and in serious condition. Rioting spread to Carlisle Bridge. many treated in infirmaries and a chemist sold seventy two bandages. Police cleared streets by midnight and searched for firearms. one youth arrested with iron bolts.
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Carranza Prepares Route for Flight
Washington April 19. A battle around Mexico City threatens American lives as Obregon forces gain strength. Carranza defections spread to Guerrero and Chihuahua while Oaxaca leans Obregonista. 60 percent of Carranza army concentrates near the capital and railways to Vera Cruz are strengthened for potential flight. The State Department reports no confirmed information on American status, but fear of attack near the capital grows.
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Seven men hurt in Brooklyn house fire and explosion
Seven men, six firemen, were severely burned in a Brooklyn fire at 192 Green Street believed to have started from an illicit still explosion. Edward Volkman, owner occupant, was charged with violating the Volstead Act. two others were treated at Greenpoint Hospital and police stationed.
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Geddes Arrives in New York as Irish Policy Advocate
The Right Hon. Sir Auckland Geddes, newly named British ambassador to Washington, arrived from Southampton aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria with his wife Lady Geddes. He stated he would work to foster mutual respect between Britain and the United States and to help Ireland achieve internal political salvation without harming Irish interests. He emphasized Britain’s long tradition of sheltering the troubled and downtrodden and urged cautious, gradual steps to maintain peace in the region.
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Lady Astor to Attend Geneva Congress as British Delegate
London reports Premier Lloyd George invites Viscountess Astor to attend the International Woman Suffrage Alliance Congress in Geneva from June 6 to 12 as the official British representative. The congress names joint presidents Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt and Mrs. Millicent Garrett Fawcett with delegates from the United States, England, and several parliaments.
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Anti League of Nations formed by d Annuizio at Fiume
Gabriele d Annuizzio plans an anti league of nations named the League of Fiume. He invites a conference at Fiume on May 15 with delegates expected from Egypt Ireland Turkey Persia Montenegro Hungary and India.
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Governor Expands Jury Power in Swann Inquiry
Governor Smith issues executive order broadening the extraordinary grand jury by allowing investigation of District Attorney Swann's office. Attorney General Newton supports, citing reports of grave delinquencies. Grand jury foreman is Raymond F. Almirall. special deputy Colonel William Rand aided the inquiry.
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Allies Draft Reply to Wilson on Turkish Settlement
The San Remo conference leaders confirm a polite rejection of Wilson's Turkish proposal, proposing to keep the Turkish presence in Constantinople and to share responsibility among powers. They plan occupation of Gallipoli, with other measures under review, and aim to present terms to Paris by May 10.
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