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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1924

Page

6

Married Twelve Years Before Baby Came

Mrs Job Ovak of Louisville Nebraska says she was married twelve years before her baby was born and after months of female troubles found relief using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises the medicine and notes she has used 36 bottles with her three year old son now happy. The ad reports 98 of 100 purchasers benefited in a country-wide canvass and says the product is sold by druggists nationwide.

Louisville Nebraska Rew Easinkham

World Flyers Escape Death In Alaskan Mountain Crash

Maj. Frederick L. Martin and Staff Sergt. Alva L. Harvey survived a crash into a mountain peak near Port Moller Alaska while piloting the Seattle a US Army globe encircling air cruiser. After seven days of hardship they reached a trapper's cabin and sent word of their safety. Authorities mounted a large search with coast guard cutters and fisheries vessels but the flyers remained at Port Moller awaiting orders.

Cordova Alaska Seattle United States Army Globe Frederick L. Martin Alva L. Harvey Port Moller Chignik Alaska Peninsula St. Paul Island Washington Martin United States Coast Guard North Pacific United States Bureau of Fisheries Elder Dutch Harbor Lake Chignik Alaskan Bering Sea Bristol Bay District

Japanese Exclusion Plan Rejected in House Vote

Washington reports a 191 to 171 House defeat for the Japanese exclusion provision of the immigration bill. Conference action postponed, with dates debated as March 1 1925 or March 1 1926, to allow diplomacy and possible negotiations with Japan. Congress and administration show cautious compromise amid party splits.

Washington House Senate Coolidge Japan Congress Johnson Immigration Committee West Longworth Burton Ohio

Farm Bloc Secures Promise to Vote on McNary-Haugen Bill

Washington report says the farm bloc won a complete victory by obtaining assurances that the McNary-Haugen bill would be brought to a vote this session. A threat to attach it to the revenue bill was blocked. Chairman Snell announced right of way for the bill after a White House conference, though the President’s stance remained unclear. The updated measure would form a 200 million dollar corporation to buy and sell farm crops for export and domestic use.

Washington Farm House Senate McNary-Haughen Congress Norbeck South Dakota Snell House Rules Committee Coolidge McNary-Haugen House Agriculture Committee

Burns resigns as chief of Secret Service

Washington reports the resignation of William J. Burns from the Bureau of Investigation of the Department of Justice. Attorney General Stone accepted the move effective immediately and J Edward Hoover will oversee the bureau as acting head until a successor is named.

Washington Senate William J. Burns Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Department Harry M. Daugherty Burns Stone Bureau J. Edward Hoover

Cabinet of Japan to Quit Early, Says Press

Japanese newspapers forecast the resignation of Premier Kiyoura's government after parliamentary election returns. Officials indicate an early demission as the outcome of the vote.

Cabinet of Japan Tokio Kiyoura

Public Utilities Ruling by U S Circuit Court of Appeals

The U S Circuit Court of Appeals rules that public utilities corporations must maintain an adequate investigation system of their properties to protect public health and welfare. The decision emphasizes ongoing oversight and safeguards in utility operations.

St. Paul U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Ex-Governor McCray Bankrupt and Imprisoned

Former Indiana governor Warren T. McCray was adjudged bankrupt in federal court by Judge A B Anderson. He has begun a ten year sentence in Atlanta federal prison for using the mails to defraud.

Indianapolis Ind Warren T. McCray Indiana A. B. Anderson McCray Atlanta Anderson

House bill targets carrying pistols by mail in Washington

In Washington the House, led by Representative Rubey of Missouri, introduced a bill prohibiting the mailing of pistols or revolvers and the mailing of newspapers circulars pamphlets or publications advertising their sale.

Washington Rubey Missouri

Chamber of Commerce backs friendly approach to Japanese exclusion

In Cleveland the foreign commerce section of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States unanimously approves a resolution urging negotiation over immigration law, seeking a nonlegislative path to the Japanese exclusion issue. The proposal, introduced by Edward A. Filene, gains broad support from Pacific coast members and Western speakers. Washington reports a last minute move delaying exclusion to March 1, 1925, at Coolidge’s request.

Cleveland Ohio Foreign Commerce Chamber of Commerce of the United States Chamber Edward A. Filene Boston Pacific Coast Seaboard America Washington Senate House Coolidge

Twentieth Century Limited Kills Eight Near Amsterdam

Eight people die when the Twentieth Century Limited westbound on New York Central tracks strikes a car at De Graff's crossing near Amsterdam. The victims include John M Acee, his wife Emeline, two children, Julia 14 and Thomas 5, and nearby residents Mrs. Schahanda Harb and her daughter Mary, plus David Spirono. Mrs. Decopio and witnesses describe attempts to warn and escape as the train plows forward.

Amsterdam N. Y Century Limited New York Central de Graff John M Acee Emeline Thomas Joseph Julia Schahanda Harb Elizabeth Street Utica Watertown Mary David Spirono Acees

GOP Convention to Be Broadcast Across Nation

Plans to broadcast the Republican national convention opening June 10 in Cleveland approved by the national committee. Negotiations with stations in St Louis Kansas City Chicago Pittsburgh Buffalo Providence Atlanta Dallas Omaha aim to reach about 20 million listeners via long lines telephone and radio. Coverage expected from Cleveland New York Pittsburgh and Washington with stations already on board.

Cleveland Ohio Republican National Committee George F. Moran National Convention Committee For St. Louis Kansas City Chicago Pittsburgh Buffalo Providence R. I Atlanta Dallas Omaha New York Washington

Morgan Refuses to Discuss Germany Loan Details at Sea

J P Morgan declined to confirm or deny reports of a $100 million German reparations loan contract as he returned from Europe aboard the Homeric. He said he would not discuss the matter before conferring with his associates and stressed bankers must be discreet.

New York Wall Street J. P. Morgan Europe Owen D. Young Dawes Committee America Germany Young J. P. Morgan & Co Morgan

Shipping Board Abandons U. S. Flag Preference

The Shipping Board voted 4 to 8 to withdraw its certification to the Interstate Commerce Commission that existing shipping facilities warranted applying the preferential rail rates of the merchant marine act. Democrats Thompson Haney and Benson dissented. Thompson warned the move may end American flag preference.

Washington The Shipping Board Interstate Commerce Commission Thompson Haney Benson

Illinois Road Builder Killed Near Chester

John Beare, 77, of Randolph County, an Illinois road crew member, was struck and killed by an auto truck while working on state road construction north of Chester. Beare came from a prominent local pioneer family.

Ilinois Chester John Beare Beare Randolph County

Publisher of Boston Post Dies in Cambridge

Edwin Atkins Grazier editor and publisher of the Boston Post since 1891 died at his Cambridge home after a long illness. He was in his 65th year.

Boston Post Cambridge Mass Edwin Atkins

Miss Mugg Starts Violin Lessons

A dialogue hints Miss Mugg begins violin study. She wants certainty in one bow, indicating careful preparation for music lessons and potential future performances.

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