U S Chamber Warns Against Government Interference in Business
Richard F. Grant of Cleveland, president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, urged in Atlantic City that there is too much governmental regulation and interference with business. He warned against government ownership and other repressive measures, arguing business should be allowed to operate without tinkering. He cited private initiative’s benefits and urged clear public thinking to prevent demagoguery and economic moral confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Richard F. Grant
Cleveland
United States Chamber of Commerce
Grant
European trade shows gradual economic improvement
Basil Mills, American administrative commissioner of the international chamber, told the Chamber of Commerce of the United States that Europe has seen a gradual but broad improvement in economic conditions over the past months. He warned that political problems persist, notably the unresolved issue of interallied debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Basil Mills
International Chamber
Miles
Senate adjourns sine die ending stormy special session
The Senate adjourned sine die ending a stormy special session that began March 4. The closing days kept high intensity and strong feeling, culminating in a breach with the White House.
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Washington
Senate
White House
London Printers Strike Settled
London printers strike ending delays for book magazine and weekly newspaper publishers has been settled restoring work across printing houses and printing presses in the capital.
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London
Poincare Warns Against Germany Security Pact
Former French president Raymond Poincare in Barie Duc denounced Germanys proposed security pact. Speaking at a war dead monument dedication he warned France must not relinquish protection or accept mirages of security and cautioned Allies to stop Germanys march at the first step to avoid repeating past losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barie Duc
France
Raymond Poincare
Germany
Poincare
Reich
Russia
Poland
Austria
Europe
Teapot Dome lease suit ends with closing arguments
In Cheyenne Wyoming the government’s bid to cancel the Teapot Dome lease to the Sinclair interests concluded after a fiery finale. Owen D. Roberts urged the judge to consider the issues in a brief to be filed within fifteen days. Sinclair’s Martin Littleton pressed for answers and named ex secretary Fall as a witness. The judge indicated a decision will be delayed for weeks, likely not before summer.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve
Sinclair
Owen D. Roberts
Philadelphia
Denby
Martin Littleton
Fall
Roberts
Sinclair Group
Kennedy
Income tax books opened by mistake
Washington report that the western district of Missouri’s Internal Revenue Collector in Kansas City opened income tax books for public inspection by error and published some names and amounts. Officials were instructed to withhold records until the bureau approves them. In Kansas City Noah Crooks withdrew lists on orders from Washington and held them until further notice. Also Brooklyn reports 1,500 to 2,000 residents face eviction after a 15 year Hareay Improvement Co dispute.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Missouri
Kansas City
Treasury
Internal Revenue Bureau
Noah Crooks
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Crooks
Whiile
Brooklyn
Supreme Court
Betwen
Hareay Improvement Company
Frank A. McCarthy
Elgin
House of Representatives
State Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
McCarthy
Chicago
Senate
Daniel Webster
Sanitary District of
All Bodies Removed From Wrecked Mine in West Virginia
Fairmont West Virginia the last two bodies were taken from Bethlehem Mines Mine No 41 Barrackville leaving thirty four men dead from the explosion. In another case Judge Lindley reports affirming a directed verdict of 720000 in favor of the Bank of New York by the U S Court of Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
Bethlehem Mines Corporation
Barrackville
Danville
Walter ©. Lindley
United States District Court
Bank of New York
United States Court of Appeals
Tornado Hits Bush Illinois Leaves 7 Dead
A deadly tornado struck Bush Illinois killing seven people and injuring about six others. At least eight residents are unaccounted for as the storm leveled 28 houses and left more than 150 homeless.
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Bush
Ill
Land developer E. G. Lewis faces bankruptcy case details
San Luis Obispo, Cal. A bankruptcy hearing reveals how E. G. Lewis borrowed about 12 million dollars from 9,000 friends nationwide to fund land development, mining, and oil projects. He says secured loans and mortgages cover most debt, with unsecured liabilities around eight million. A. Rutherford of Los Angeles is appointed bankruptcy trustee amid hopes for an equitable settlement.
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San Luis
Obispo
Cal
Lewis
United States
California
W. P. Butcher
Butcher
St. Louis
Palos Verdes
Palo Verdes
Mexico
Montana
Wyoming
Los Angeles
A. Rutherford
Naval Guns Roar In Battle Practice Off San Pedro
Aboard the U S S Concord off San Pedro California, six minutes saw eleven dreadnoughts fire over 600 tons of steel in the annual force practice. The fleet simulated annihilation of the enemy with torpedo swarms from nineteen destroyers and 40 aircraft, while Langley and eight air planes towed targets in a dramatic Pacific sea drill.
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Concord
San Pedro
Cal
Pacific Ocean
Langley
Bankers to Fight Holdups in Harrisburg County
Bankers from Harrisburg County met in Eldorado and heard a presentation by Illinois Bankers Association members outlining an anti holdup system now being perfected by the state organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Eldorado
Ilinois Bankers’ Association
Flood Disaster Drowns Dozens on Tugela River
In Pretoria region floods from the Tugela River drowned about fifty natives and several white residents. Many settlers were marooned by the rising water amid widespread flood damage and evacuees.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Tugela
Conservative Forecast Sees Stable Business Year Ahead
The National Industrial Conference Board reports a stable business outlook for the rest of the year with rising loan rates and potential price dips in some sectors. It highlights four achievements driving stability: steadier employment, cautious expansion, tighter distribution, and reliable transportation, aided by direct manufacturer consumer links and chain department stores.
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New York
National Industrial Conference Board
Eastern Railroad
Two Train Bandits Loot Express for 50 000
Two robbers aboard New York Central passenger train No 28 forced entry with a forged permit, bound and gagged messenger Howard Young, and robbed the express safe of silver money and pouches. They fled at Laporte Indiana with four accomplices in a touring car toward Chicago. Loot estimated between 50 000 and 100 000. exact total unknown after the theft of expressway bills.
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Chicago
New York Central
Buffalo
Laporte
Ind
Englewood
Howard Young
Young
Express
Express Company
Retired Gen F H Phipps Dies at 81 in Washington
Brigadier General B H Phipps retired in Washington died at age 81. An ordnance expert he commanded the Springfield arsenal during the period the Springfield rifle was perfected.
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F. H. Phipps
Washington
B. H. Phipps
Springfield
Mass
Death for Policeman's Slayer in Arizona
Will Lawrence of Muskogee Oklahoma was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to death by a Phoenix superior court jury. Lawrence shot and killed Policeman Haze Burch in Phoenix.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Will Lawrence
Muskogee
Okla
Lawrence
Haze Burch
Phoenix
Illinois approves 900000 relief fund and code revisions
Governor Small signs a relief bill granting 500000 for storm disaster aid in southern Illinois with a joint committee to administer funds. Other measures pass the house, including election code revisions, a 1885000 appropriation for a new safety division, pension and tax proposals, milk dealer licensing, and park expansions.
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Springfield
Small
Ilinois
House
Senate
William J. Sneed
Herrin
Richard R. Meents
Ashkum
Henry Wilson
Pinckneyville
G. J. Johnson
Paxton
Milton T. Booth
Atkinson
Grover C. Hoff
House Elections Committee
House Appropriations Committee
House Committee On Municipalities
Thomas F. Reilly
Charles W. LaPorte
Peoria
Senate Municipalities Committee
House ‘Appropriations Committee
Department of Labor
Chicago firemen aid Murphysboro after tornado
Six Chicago firemen under Capt. Beckman and Lt. McKimmon assist Murphysboro crews in clearing debris and preventing a blaze. Camp Roosevelt reopening for Chicago high schools announced for June 29 to August 13 at Fort Sheridan. Illinois farmers begin canvass for rehabilitation funds following tornado losses. Coroner's jury finds criminal negligence in the death of Isabella Harvey of Evanston. driver Z Henkle is held to the grand jury on manslaughter charges.
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Chicago
John Beckman
George Kk. McKimmon
Murphysboro
War Weeks
Camp Roosevelt
Fort Sheridan Military Reservation
F. L. Beals
Isabella Harvey
Sheridan Road
Evanston
Z. Henkle
Major April 7 Elections in Alton Danville and Galesburg
Alton voters will elect a mayor seven council members a city clerk treasurer supervisor and six assistants for Madison county board of supervisors plus five constables and five justices of the peace. Danville holds three elections on April 7 for city township officials county judgeship and county political contests. Galesburg voters focus on abolishing the current county election commission while also choosing a full slate of city officials with Mayor Elof Mureen seeking a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Madison County Board of Supervisors
G. B. Crawford
George T. Davis
Alton City
Alton Township
Danville
Small
Thcemas A. Graham
West Baden
William Henderson
Buell H. Snyder
Earl R. Bean
Claude P. Madden
County Election Commission
Galesburg
People’s Party
Elof W. Mureen
Monmouth Navy Air Field to Boost Midwest Air Service
Leasin field near Monmouth is designated by the government as a test field for air mail work increasing flying activity and aiming to make Monmouth an aero center. Illinois study notes white collar jobs draw many graduates from state high schools each year per the University of Illinois research bureau.
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Leasin
Monmouth
Midwest Airways Corporation
Illinois
Bureau of Educational Research
College of Education
University of Illinois At Urbana
Orchard slogan unites Jo Daviess groups in apple plantings
The Jo Daviess county farm bureau and horticultural society promote orchard farming with the slogan An orchard on every farm. They report purchasing over 1,000 trees to plant in April and urge farmers to diversify with apples pears plums and cherries. Illinois sand land could yield near corn belt levels when limed and treated with sweet clover fertilizer per University of Illinois officials at Oquawka.
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Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau
Jo Daviess County Horticultural Society
Illinois
Experiment Station
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Oquawka
Oak Park Teens Admit Bombing Test Of Homemade Explosive
Two high school students from affluent families Franklin Wells aged eighteen and Lawrence Smith aged eighteen admitted in court that they had bombed a flat building on March 18 to test the efficiency of a bomb they manufactured themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park High School
Franklin Wells
Lawrence Smith
IL Federation of Women's Clubs Plans May Convention Sessions
The Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs will elect a president and four officers at its annual May convention. Sessions run May 19 to the following Friday at the First Methodist Church in Decatur. Mrs. George T. Palmer of Springfield is current president.
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Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
First Methodist Church
Decatur
George T. Palmer
Springfield
Legan Memorial Revival Moves Ahead in Murphysboro
The Gen John A Legan memorial revival begun in Murphysboro in 1914 gains momentum as the Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce plans a Legan centennial for next year Representative Martin B Madden of Illinois who chairs the house appropriations committee is ill with grippe in Washington D C but not seriously and expects to embark next month on a European tour with Representative Sproul of Illinois
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John A. Legan
Murphysboro
Martin B. Madden
Illinois
House
Appropriations Committee
Washington, D.C
Europe
Sproul
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