Kidnapped Alexanderson Boy Found by Broadcast Pleas
Verner Alexanderson, six, kidnapped last Monday, was located after radio pleas from parents and reward offers were broadcast across the country. The boy, son of Fagio Corporation of America’s chief engineer, was lured from home by a promise of rabbits and found within forty eight hours, aided by widespread wireless appeals.
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United Press
Schenectady
Wireless
Fagio Corporation of America
Verner Alexasdesson
Wight x
Verner
Boatman
Thursiar
Bert Jervis
Assembly Approves Garey Bill Abolishing State Board of Education
The assembly voted 249 to 32 to abolish the state board of education. The Garey bill, already passed by the Senate, moves to the governor for signature. Debate touched on political maneuvering and replacing the board with a substitute proposed by lawmakers.
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Assembly
Garey
State Board of Education
United Pres
Os Sual
Gare
State Board of Educa
Covernor
Yeersy
Yaesed Ib
Marsh Orie
Janen
Tabi
Charces
President May Return From Alaska Via Panama Canal
President plans to depart Alaska and travel home through the Panama Canal. Officials say the route emphasizes efficiency amid ongoing travel logistics.
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Alaska
Panama Canal
German Cabinet Crisis Signals Political Tremors
Reports indicate tremors within the German cabinet amid a debate over reparations and potential changes to Chancellor Cuno's leadership. French responses and domestic discontent contribute to heightened tension as authorities weigh policy directions and stability.
Lausanne Parley Meets Opposed by Ismet Pasha
Lausanne talks on the Near East found an apparently insurmountable obstacle as Ismet Pasha refused to discuss the allied plan. The Italian delegate Montagna proposed terms deemed unacceptable in other respects, stalling progress at the conference.
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United Press Leuseuse
Near East
Loux
Araic
Mont Fagha
Democrats Face Wet Pressure in 1924 Platform War
Lawrence Martin reports Washington turmoil as Democratic wets demand either a 4 percent tax on a 1924 ticker or a wet plank in the party platform. Proposals attract Governor Silver of New Jersey and Senator Royal Copeland of New York, with vice presidential prospects discussed amid broader fears about alcohol politics.
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Lawrence Martin
United Press
Washington, D. C
Murphy-Brennan-Telgart
Silver
New Jersey
Royal Copeiane
New York
Bok
Sun Yat-Sen Gains Victory Over Enemies
Sun Yat-Sen forces prevail after a drawn out battle along the North river. Canton leader’s troops rout the Kwangsi army, flank from a rear detour, causing heavy casualties on both sides as the fighting shifts toward the Kwangsi border. Disbanded Chen Chiang-Ming troops absorbed by Wong Fung Lun. In Shanghai, police rescue thirteen bound children found in boxes aboard a junk near Soo Chow.
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Associated ™ Press
Hongkong
North River
Sun Yat-Sen
Canton
Constitution
Uanien Hankow
Kwangmn
Kwangsi Province
Nemhet
Sur Yar- Sen
Chen Chiang-Ming
Wong Fung Lun
Shanghai
Woman in Pink Negligee Testimony in Wallage Apartment Case
Deposition details recollections of a colored waitress in 1917 New York onlookers and a wallage apartment. Witness describes seeing a woman in pink negligee in East Side rooms and identifies features of the person and dress. The testimony ties to a divorce case and involves Mrs Blacks and Mrs Sinkes amid a kitchen scene and meals.
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Wallage
Wallace
New York
Arn
Rose Sith
Ives
Diclen
Eivoed
Miller
Greta Parret
Helen Sehen
Satoo
Shapiro
Shorter Hours and Wage Increase Reported in Ashland
The Ashland company announces shorter workdays for all men who previously worked twelve hours a day. Daily hours are reduced from twelve to nine with an extra shift reduced to nine hours. The wage increase details accompany the change, and the move applies to workers in the plant as part of the new schedule.
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Ashland_ Wis
Ashland
Quake Registers Dry At Observatory Site
A noted tremor struck near the observatory in the early hours, aligning with reports of a second shake at 1 a.m. Father Frederick J. Ofenbach and Father Odennach were among witnesses as a dense sheet of dust or debris observed nearby.
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Frederick J. Ofenbach
Father Odennach
Sugar prices rise as boycott impacts market
Amid a boycott, refined sugar prices show a drop of a quarter of a cent per pound as New York markets react. The unrest is marked by demonstrations on Wall Street, banners opposing the boycott, and a notable rally of workers marching toward the exchange district.
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New York
Na Ing
Egg Eating Champ Capture Report
An article fragment notes a regional egg eating champion, with unclear names or dates. The item hints at a contest or event trophy but provides few readable details about participants, location, or results.
Chicago Seems Likely For 1924 GOP Convention
Chicago is virtually assured as the 1924 Republican national convention site, says Upham, treasurer of the national committee. About 25 of 63 committeemen have pledged to back Chicago, with President Harding's preference as a decisive factor. Upham notes San Francisco pressed for the meeting, but the balance of votes and other considerations remain to be weighed. He adds that the president’s wishes would be paramount and believes the majority will favor Chicago, though it is early to decide.
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J. J. FcSullivan
Vanet Press
Chicago
W. Uphan
National
Upham
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Pham
Saunders Gomes Back Desk Piled With Pledges
A United Press despatch from Memphis reports Clarence Saunders Gomes returning to work amid a flood of pledges from laborers and wealthy New York Buffalo Chicago and Kansas City backers. He says he can raise funds to cover June obligations and calls his wall the strongest he has faced. He notes former success against Wall Street in March and mentions mortgage bonds and a promise of five thousand nine hundred eight dollars in mortgage bonds.
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United Press
Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Wallerset Wisac
Saunders
New York
Buffalo
Chicago
Louis
Kansas City
Wall Street
Seria
Jor Can
Ten Officials of Essen Krupp Works Before Court Martial
Ten officials of Essen Krupp Works faced a court martial as French occupation forces interrogated them. The scene included a German interpreter translating French questions while a lead figure appeared calm amid mounting tension.
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Essen Krupp
Kray
Khe
Tobacco Men Meet to Fight Pool Attacks
Janesville Wisconsin reports a gathering of tobacco men to discuss countering pool attacks amid campaign rhetoric. The event focuses on better grading, standards, and preventing harm through coordinated action.
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Janesville
Iwisconsin Cooperative Tobaccs Eam
Pooland
Wilgfewernia
Perthesine Campaicn Striieg
Pont Waed Sadlay
M&ck
Ana Mia
Murdered Man Believed To Be Labor War Victim
Fragmentary text indicates a murdered man possibly tied to a Labor War victim case. Names and precise details are unreadable, with garbled phrases and broken lines from Kansas sources and a related passage about a missing or harmed girl.
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Fric Sealander
Kansan
Kansas
Mentins Amis
Wits
Fed Pj
Around the World Flight Trial Amid Global Route Options
A fragmented report notes discussion of an around the world flight attempt with several route options and opposition to one or more legs. Details are unclear due to the damaged OCR text but emphasis remains on testing a global circumnavigation plan and potential policy considerations.
Big Fine for Cruelty to Children Signed into Law
A newly signed law imposes a severe fine for cruelty to children. The measure aims to deter abuse and strengthen protections for minors, with authorities enforcing the penalty today. The act signals a tougher stance on child welfare and reinforces legal accountability for abusers.
Rum Fleet Returns After Flight in Extended Formation
Fragmented pirate tale from New York recounts Rum Fleet sailing back in formation after a prior escape. Mistranscribed names suggest encounters with ships like Seneca and Kickapan amid unclear crew actions and reporting.
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RUM Fleet
BAGK
Detour Posts Begin To Appear In Wiscon Territory
Fragmented OCR text shows detour postings in Wisconsin with references to streets, locations, and temporary changes. It mentions detour signs, unknown costs, and dates within unsettled phrasing, indicating planned road adjustments affecting traffic near a Roost venue and adjacent yards.
Motorists Paste This on Your Windshield Notice
Motorists are advised to post this message on their windshields for visibility. The alert emphasizes caution and urges drivers to check surroundings, slow down in shared zones, and report hazards to local authorities.
Final Coup I An Effort To Forge Support For Proposal
In Madison a governor warns that unless the legislature passes a general income tax the large appropriations for state agencies will face veto. The move is viewed as a final push by the governor in favor of his tax plan. In a letter to Finance Chair Henry A. Huber he casts himself as a Republican reformer and pledges tax reform while opposing income excesses.
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Henry A. Huber
Peesie
Madisona
Tovernar
Ser. Henry
A. Huber
Finance Committee
Blaine
Walking Partner Is Defendant In Suit By Hiker Kirby M
A breach of promise suit of 230,699 dollars was filed in Raneas City court against Kirby McPutt, a nationally known hiking figure. The plaintiff, Daisy Walking Partner, contends the defendant wooed and then failed to honor a promised marriage, detailing the alleged relationship and its public notoriety.
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Hiker
Kirby. M’bill
United Press
Raneas City
Daisy
Towars
Kirby McPutt
Riker
Cuit
Mek
Cosning
Bain
Mise Hicksx
Inc
Nile Suit
Dent
Missouri
Izhi Fetiers
Government caution on liquors aboard foreign vessels
Government cautious on liquor aboard foreign ships with admiralty notes. Fragmentary report mentions official actions and a naval context, highlighting restraint and policy stance. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR damage but the item centers on regulation and maritime conduct.
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Semblance of a report notes unsettled readings and probabilistic trends across states. Names of places and institutions appear garbled, but references to Minnesota North Dakota and Wisconsin suggest a regional weather or data bulletin with unclear terms and dates.
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