Disapproval Emphasized Amid Disorder in Upper Silesia
The council urged the allied commission in Upper Silesia to announce that no action will alter the plebiscite outcome for the district. Marshal Foch attended a conference of ambassadors as tensions and cross-frontier moves rose. Reports from Berlin to Paris noted Czech and Polish insurgent activity, casualties, and heightened Allied concern over arrests of French officers during patrols.
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Council of Ambus Eadors
Upper Silesia
Alltéa
Foch
Cascho-Slovaria Breaksix
Berlin
Czecho-Slovakia
Vienna
Japateh
Térec
Upper ‘Silesian
Germany
Plebas
Renee Bodey
Ger- Trea Sind
Deblois
Ober-Glogai
Deblots
Neustadt
Lerond
Opneln
Indian Moccasins Put Forward as Evidence in Stillman Case
New York reports say attorneys for James A. Stillman hold a pair of Indian moccasins as potential evidence in the Stillman divorce case. The moccasins, alleged to have been given to Guy, son of Mrs. Stillman, may be introduced when the hearing before Referee Grennon resumes on May 19. Beauvais denies buying them, claiming Mrs. Stillman paid, and notes an inscription that could relate to the paternity claim.
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Gaited Press
New York
aAttorneys
James A. Stillman
Guy
Stillman Lodge
Grand Anse
Uncle Joe Cannon Celebrates 85th Birthday on Job
Washington crowd marks Uncle Joe Cannon’s 85th birthday as he remains on duty in the House. He attends the appropriations committee meeting on the deficiency bill while reporters probe his cigar habit. Cannon humorously says he does not know how many cigars he has smoked since starting the habit.
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Uncle Joe Cannon
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Joe Cannon
Congress
House
Appropriations Committee
Man killed by wife in Los Angeles divorce case
Police say a Los Angeles man, Fred Levee of La Angeles, was shot and killed on the streets today by his wife who sought a divorce. The shooting was witnessed by hundreds after a brief talk. Mrs Levee surrendered and refused to comment.
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Associated Press
New. Ortemme
Fred TH. Levee
la Angeles
Tevee
Sheboygan Masons Accept Cut In Wages
Sheboygan Masons accept reduced wages from contractors, dropping from 1.00 to 0.40 dollars per hour. No strike was called while adjustments are sought, and plumbers strike in sympathy with carpenters. The move signals a possible settlement next week in the carpenters versus master builders dispute.
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United Press
Marons
Carpentiers
Migster Builders’ Association
John McNamara to Be Freed on May 19 From San Quentin
United Press reports John McNamara, jailed for ten years for the Los Angeles Times bombing, will be released from San Quentin on Tuesday May 19. He describes plans to visit San Francisco and Ohio family members, discusses readjustment, and notes prior union secretary duties with the Bridge, Iron and Structural Workers. His brother remains imprisoned for involvement in the same case.
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United Press
Quentin
Cali
John McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Shéck
San Quentin
San Francisco
Sato
Ohio
Lsk
Cleveland
Cinemaik
United Press Today
Stu
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Thei
Bridgeland Structural-Iron- Workers’ Union
Arison Grey
Europe
Board of
McNiamara
Lén Ysis
Los Angeles
Dnmes Ronment
Ife
McNadara
World Cooperative Movement Approved by Foreign Trade Council
The eighth annual convention of nations forsign trade council closes with approval of a plan for a global cooperative movement. It calls for capital to develop China trade, a government bureau for foreign trade expansion, a national financing corporation, and a wide educational campaign. The report urges long term credits, reduced production costs, and cheaper railroad transport to restore stable exchange and revive exports and imports.
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Associated. Press
Cleveland
of the Nations Forsign Trade Council
United States
Great Britain
France
Japan
China
Europe
Dreadnaught Assigned to American Asiatic Fleet
A dreadnaught will be assigned to the American Asiatic Fleet for the first time. The move includes sending the Florida oil to the far eastern station, replacing the armored cruiser Huronay, flagship of Admiral Strauss, as summer follows.
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Associated Vess
Washington
Florida
Far Eastern
Huronay
Strauss
Attempt to Disable Steamer Found With Open Seacocks
The shipping board steamer Williamantic Inadine at Newport News was found with all seacocks open and 15 feet of water in the hold. The walk head doors were closed to prevent sinking, indicating an attempted sabotage.
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Associated Press
Newport News
Shipping Board
Williamantic Inadine
Beloit factory to close honoring Morse founder clue
Honor memorial service in Chicago marks the planned closing of the Beloit Fairbanks Morse factories established by Charles Morse. The event, tied to Morse's memory, reflects a lineage of engineering and manufacturing history linked to the Beloit site.
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Associated Press
Danesville
Fairbanks Morse
Beloit
Cuarlen H. Morse
Delny
Chicago
Britton and Tillman to box 11 rounds May 17
Des Moines welterweight Briton and Minneapolis middleweight Tillman have been matched for an 11 round fight on May 17. Promoter Tommy Ryan announced the bout today.
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Des Moines
Iac
Jack
John Tillman
Minneapolis
Tommy Ryan
Negotiations with Austria Hit By Financing Request
The Austrian government failing to reply to the League of Nations plan has led the Tedrue commission to postpone its departure from the city. The holdup stems from the Social Democrat stance demanding details on credits for Austria and timing of financial relief.
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League of Nations
Tedrue
Social Democrat
League
Austrian
Golden wedding celebration for Sebastian and wife
Mr and Mrs Sebastian Binkert of Summer celebrated their golden wedding with a ceremony and reception. The couple, who came from Switzerland in 1850, marked the anniversary with many guests and local customs.
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Prersy Dunenville
Sebastian Binkert
Congress Today and Hearings Across Committees
Congress Today notes that Senate debate on emergency measures and a plan to reduce freight costs on coal for summer is reported. House committee activity includes hearings on Scott’s bill before the Merchant Marine committee and continued agriculture committee hearings on packer control legislation.
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Pebale
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Frelinghuysen
House
Scott Reamen
Merchant Marine
Agriculture Committee
Official inquiry into death of Mary Vance opens in Los Angeles
An official inquiry into the death of Miss Mary Vance, daughter of a Glencoe dentist, opened in Los Angeles led by the district attorney and police. Chicago authorities reported evidence and stated the death was caused by nicotine poisoning.
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Mary Vance
Los Angeles
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Califf
Bere
Aliss
Glencoe
District Attorney's Office
Chicago
Agiapay
Missa Varico
German cabinet talks set to form after reparations ultimatum
Reports from Berlin state Dr Wilhelm Mayer may form a new cabinet as parties vie for power. Schwander and Lorraing are named as possible leaders, with centrists and socialists resisting terms. May 12 deadline looms for changes, threatening resignations of Rehrenbach and allies.
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Berthe
Hbert
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Tedky
Haz
Wilhelm Mayer
France
der Mayer
Dlds
Gart Vostiabondents
Presa
Bertin
Germany
Democrats
Volka Party
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Rehrenbach
Imadera
Iehrenbach
Racine Children Storm City Hall for Food Relief
Dozens of distressed Racine children and parents stormed city hall after hunger compelled the welfare office to deny bread relief. Hundreds had gathered daily seeking aid as funds ran out and officials refused further relief.
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City Hall
Uniited Press
Feaf
Coal Arrives at Duluth Faster Than Last Year
A Duluth Superior harbor report shows April coal receipts totaling 203270 tons, far above 21006 tons in the prior April. EB Mark, head of the Engineers office, notes 22 cirzven were received last month versus two in April 1920.
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Duluth
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Duluth-Superior
EB. i. Mark
Yeggm en Blow Safe Escape with Big Loot
In a bold night theft the Yeggm en escaped from the Peoples State bank at handlerviwen Citys' county, forty miles northwest of Here, with about 40000 dollars in bonds and 15.0.
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Associated Press
State Bank
Handlerviwen Citys
Here
Gambling raids lead to fines in two days
A terse report notes that several individuals were fined after two days of coordinated gambling raids. Authorities conducted multiple searches and seized assets as part of the crackdown.
Wooster College Man Wins First in Oratorical Contest
Micchel of Wooster College Ohio won first place in a national contest at a Dakour Wesleyan event with an speech titled The Supreme Menace. Guernsey F Corton of Albion College and Russe Martian of Penn College finished second and third among ninety colleges in twenty states.
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Associated Press
Micchel
Dunbar
Ohio
Dakour Wesleyin
Guernsey F. Corton
Albion College
Albion
Mich
Russe
Martian
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Sun Yat Sen Outlines Proposed Policies In Exclusive Interview
Canton China May 8 Sun Yat Sen president of the Canton government outlines planned reforms in a United Press exclusive interview. He proposes to seek foreign aid through a legally constituted parliament abolish military governors and restore civil authority reduce the army to a minimum modernize China and build railroads seek foreign recognition to bolster his government. He criticizes Japanese and American policy and argues foreign aid and a consortium are needed while Pokin authorities oppose Canton. He notes the province of Kwangtung is resisting and Canton hopes to withstand the current shock while gaining recognition.
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China
Sun Yat Sen
Loddy
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Insuigiurme Uon
Hau Shin Chang
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America
Japan
Hsuhead
Pekin
Offee
Bint
Krav
Jerbobat
Lloyd George on Poland Disarmament and Ireland Talks
Prime Minister Lloyd George spoke on disarmament of Poland and Germany in line with the Versailles treaty, urging restraint and warning against forced disarmament. He expressed hope Germany would comply and noted ongoing discussions among Irish and Ulster leaders about future governance.
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Lloyd George
Germany
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Liord
George Mide
Jerlene Rainiyter
Irekind
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Glogd Teorke Wits
Air Jamey Craik
Premiar
Ulster
Famonn de Valera
Old Residence Sold Prominent Local Figure in Fort Atkinson
Associated Press reports the old residence of a noted Whaconsin political figure in Fort Atkinson has been sold. The longtime resident, once a public leader, is described as influential in local history and recognized for his varied contributions to the community.
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Tancevile
Fort Atkinson
Tchnot
Camwell
Clearing House Banks Hold Extra Reserves This Week
New York AP report shows clearing house banks and trust companies reserve funds at week end totaled 63,583,010 above legal requirements. The excess increased by 7,042,370 from the prior week, signaling stronger liquidity and tighter financial conditions.
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Associated Press
New York
Railroad labor board weighs truck clamps and wages
The railroad labor board today considered the unions demand for wage and work-condition changes, hearing testimony from West Lauck and other economists. They debated standard of living, capital investment, and productivity, with railroads denying overcapitalization and arguing any wage rise must reflect actual efficiency gains.
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Anton
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Sithe
Chicago ” & Northwestern
Sargent
Voung Watt
Bargent
Kansas Wheat Damaged Report Shrinks Yield Outlook
A United Press dispatch from Topeka quotes the state board of agriculture on severe wheat damage. Dry conditions and poor weather hurt the crop, with experts predicting sharply reduced yields of only several or eight bushels per acre. Officials cited winter and spring weather as the main cause of the poor growing season.
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State Board of Agriculture
George N
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Atandali
Wald
Invitation Discussed in Senate Opinion
A fragmented report describes ambassador Wallace and Roland W. Boyden with associates preparing for a U.S. Senate opinion on an invitation. The text mentions American representation to allied councils, reparations commissions, and a conference in London with Great Britain. It notes the president's instructions guiding the American representative and a deliberative council receiving assigned diplomatic changes.
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Roland
W. Boyden
Associatad
Washington
Coens
Allied Council
Imbuscadera
Gertain
Allen
Ithe Constitacien
Vobviatlag
Harding In Position To Start Disarmament Move
Washington dispatch reports President Harding positioned to launch a disarmament effort among major powers. Key figures include George Chirvey and Alexander Fleerick, with committees and commissions preparing for the settlement of reparations and disputed territories while avoiding destabilizing Germany.
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Raymond Elanpar
Washington
Prodan’ ‘Harding
Supreme Council
Ambassudorea
Powern
Tt Ds
George Chirvey
Alfied Supreme Enunell
Amhexender Fleerick Mit
Germany
Yip
Heids
Affections transfer blamed for murder
A compromised motive of affection culminated in a fatal shooting as Frank Pennell reportedly sought Knucky on a date, with Leo Sharpe nearby. Pennell acted as the target killer, killing Andrew Knucky and sparking charges amid a confession by police. The report mixes court claims with a local weather forecast and erratic OCR details.
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Chitagw—voris
America weighs Germany reparations and Ruhr fate
Special to the North American reports U S officials balancing postwar aims. They seek Germany’s capacity to pay, avoid harsh occupation, and allow Allies to press for penalties if needed. Debate centers on whether France may deploy force in the Ruhr to demonstrate resolve while negotiations continue.
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Hay Cormany
United States
Germany
Dork
Gerrmans
Ulllea
Reparations Commission
America
Uncle Sam
Ciaran
Wmlesets
Howe
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