Washington Briefs on diplomacy and political jests
A compact column recounts pregame diplomacy hints from the reparations talks and a naval conference, then shifts to witty anecdotes. It notes Hoover Borah negotiations, a humorous elevator encounter referencing Lindbergh, and Mississippi Governor Bilbo’s inauguration stunt amid gossip about Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Duicher
NEA
Washington
March
United States
Esme Howard
Geneva
Hooover
Borah
Hoover
Bilbo
Mississippi
Bile
View Of Ceremony From Capitol Roof
Readable fragments describe a ceremony view from the capitol roof and mention preparations for a meet. The text hints at spectators and a planned event, but lacks clear names places or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Prohibition Debate Sparks Church Meeting Commentary
A letter from Henry H. Curran discusses church sanctuary rights and politics in New Jersey. He quotes biblical lines and imagines a liberal pastor addressing prohibition, predicting sermon guidance on subscription card collections. The fragment mentions music and refreshments as part of a Grange gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jia
New Jersey
Caesar
God
Temple
Henry H. Curran
Curran
Explosion at Backus Hotel Injures Eleven in Parkersburg
Eleven Parkersburg residents were hospitalized after an explosion at the Backus Hotel destroyed the building in the industrial district. Six suffer serious injuries as rescuers search the wreckage for any remaining occupants. Authorities cite a gas leak and the hotel owner’s inspection of a stove as part of the incident account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Backus
Fremen
Edith Pierce
Fourteenth Victim In Poison Bootleg Case In Peoria
Peoria Illinois reports a fourteenth death linked to tainted bootleg liquor over the weekend. Six other deaths were recorded earlier, with a coroner's inquest held in abeyance pending word on the remaining hospital cases. Maurice Mannsfield admitted importing fifty gallons from two Chicago sources but refused to name them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ben Teel
Vermont
Pratt
Maurice Mannsfield
Chicago
Police Court Cases in Indianapolis and Rock Island
Police court docket lists C. C. Ashley of Indianapolis and Bert Rock Island charged with traffic or conduct violations. C. S. Lane is noted in the same docket as involved in the case, with damages noted as $2.59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Ashley
Indianapolis
Bert Rock Island
Damessiaity
C. S. Lane
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Sea of Umbrellas
Clyde Kelly
Lindbergh
Morais
Milchigan
Sas
White House
Calvin Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Mrs. Hoover
Mrs. Coolidge
Ging
Klein Stone
Summers
Tee and Covell
Cornet
Louise Mercer
Ong
Grange
Teft
W.va
Teoria
Feazatille Grange
Feas
Vicks
Megs
The
News Job Printing Office
Pearce
Frederick Junk Company
Frank Gastley
Chapel Alley
Ird
Ib Sts
United States Life Insurance & Annuities
LEWIS
DE. W. A. R. Bell
Varei
Jewelers
Pete Me
Urch Steone
D. E. Lipps Beauty Parlour Second Fleet
Pennsylvania
Reading
Chester G. Saker
Markell & Ford
Maryland Brick & Supply Co
Hygeia Ice & Coal Co
W. H
Adamstown
Backesstown
Vernon W. Nicodemus Menrevia
BH. C. Summers & Co
Sefferson, Md
Frederick
D.V. Beachley & Son
Chene Middletown
Valley Supply Company
Green Street
Stetlon
Farmers’ Exchange
Myersville
Chone Myersville
Myersville Supply Co
C. H. Lamar
Point of Rocks
Kone Bucketstown
Wright & Company
Backetstown
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