HAYS SURE OF JOB AS G O P WHIP
CHICAGO April 27 Will H Hays Republican national committee chair man has been indersed by Major General Wood as campaign manager if the general is nominated at the convention here June 8 This announcement made by Wood headquarters practically assures Hays of the position and ends rumors that Hitchcock would replace him The national committee has opposed choosing anyone else as campaign manager The piece notes Proctor will remain in charge of Wood's pre-convention campaign and mentions others involved in the campaign leadership and possible alternatives with Wood's nomination and the May 10 meeting to finalize convention plans
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Chicago
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Wood
Hays
Frank el. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
William C. Proctor
Cincinnati
Proctor
Jed Upkaa
Victor Heintz
Republican Party
Will HooWays
National Committee
Lodge
Bora
Hiram W Johnson
Edgar Cook
Herbert Hoover
Charles Stevenson
Segal
Frank QO. Lowden
General Wood
A. Mitchell Palmer
Strike Deadlocked In Chicago As Both Sides Claim To Lead
CHICAGO April 27 The railroad strike in the Chicago terminal district remains deadlocked with insurgents denying any break and railroads saying traffic improves. Managers say 1,983 switchmen have returned or been brought in, livestock and coal moves are normal, 2,422 coal cars arrived in 48 hours, and Monday livestock receipts were 1,084 cars. Some Chicago factories cut activity due to shortages of raw materials and coal.
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Chicago
Chicago Terminal
Republican committee backs Lowden Shurtleff in 1932 ticket
Freeport Illinois April 27 The Republican central committee of Stephens County endorsed Governor Frank Lowden for president and E D Shurtleff for senator in a meeting held to back the ticket.
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Stephens G
Freeport
Jil
Republican Central Committee
Stephen County
Frank ©. Lowden
E. D. Shurtleff
Amundsen Ice Bound in Siberian Waters
Washington reports the Maud, Amundsen’s polar ship, icebound at the mouth of the Kolyma river in Siberia awaiting a southward opportunity. Messages indicate Amundsen abandoned the North Pole attempt after leaving Dixon Island in 1918 and not heard from since, with officials sending a party to Anadir bay to reestablish contact.
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Cordova
St. Paul's Island
St. Paul
S.O. S
Anadir
Amundsen
Kolyma River
Siberia
Norway
Navy Department
Maud
Kolyma
Anadir Bay
Federal Agents Probe Strike In City Of Gotham
Federal agents opened a probe into the New York railroad strike at the direction of President Wilson. The inquiry followed a telegram from William Fellowes Morgan of the Merchants' Association protesting a federal violation curbing commerce. Attorny General Palmer assigned R Ames to gather full facts with local prosecutors as unions and managers reported improved service and a return to normal passenger and freight operations in the New York New Jersey area.
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New York
Department of Justice
Wilson
William Fellowes Morgan
Merchants’ Association
Palmer
R. Ames
New Jersey
Higher prices paid for wives in African jungle
Lord Dewar reported from Central Africa that rising living costs have pushed up native bride prices. A fine 16-hands-high wife now costs eight spearheads, double the pre war price, while in cattle districts a wife costs eight cows, up from four.
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Associated Press
London
Lord Dewar
Central Africa
Meeting to Form Third Party Soon
Chicago April 27 A national convention of the committee of forty eight to form a new political party will be held in Chicago July 10 to 13. The group seeks equal rights and public ownership of utilities and resources while opposing old parties described as bankrupt of democratic purpose. Two thousand are expected to attend the convention.
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Chicago
Committee of Forty Eight
M. C. Harrison
Committee of Forty-Eight
St. Louis
Storrison
America
Sugar Refiners Meet In Capital To Discuss Cost Rise
In Washington on April 27 representatives of large sugar refineries and Justice Department officials met to discuss the overall sugar situation. The talks made no concrete decisions and will resume today as officials signaled possible price-raising pressures. Refiners warned they cannot guarantee adequate supplies without further increases due to strong demand and competition with foreign buyers. Howard Figg urged a survey of world visible supply and current stock levels.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Howard Figg
Figg
San Remo
Geoppert
Paris
Germany
Champ Clark Opens Door to Democratic Nomination
NEW YORK April 27 Champ Clark former speaker of the House has decided to be come a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination announced by Mrs Julia Sanders Swistka club official Clark said he would serve the people and would not wage a state by state fight for delegates He added he has not authorized anyone to announce his candidacy and would not lift a finger to get the nomination while expressing respect for Mrs Sanders and the women voters.
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New York
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Julia Sanders
Swistka Club
Sanders
Clark
Washington
St. Washington
San Francisco
Revolutionists Active Near Mexican Capital
Renewed rebel activities near Mexico City were reported from Mexican advices via official channels. Cuernavaca, capital of Morelos near Mexico City, was said to be in rebel hands as the railroad to the federal capital was captured. Mexico City officials admitted General Maycotte joined the rebels, after earlier denials, and Obregon fled toward the border for safety. An American warship request to protect foreigners at Mazatlan was sent to the state department at the urging of the federal commander.
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Washington
Mexico City
Cuernavea
Morelos
Mayecotte
Guerrero
Maycottee
Michoacan
Alvaro Obregon
Mazatlan
State Department
Supreme Court orders dissolution of Reading holding company
The Supreme Court, in a 4 to 3 ruling, sustained charges of illegal combination by the Reading company and its subsidiaries, ordering dissolution. The decision, largely about the Sherman act violations and control through the holding structure, splits Justices White Holmes and Vandevanter dissenting.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Reading Company
Run Pennsylvania Holding Corporation
White
Holmes and
Vandevanter
McReynolds and
Brandeis
Clarke
Reading Companies
Lehigh and Wikesbarre Coal Company
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Lehigh Company
Reading
Lehigh
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Lehigh Valley Railway
Philadelphia
caVérament
Central Railway of New Jersey
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Supreme Court of the Reading Company
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Lehigh and New England Railroad Company
Lehigh and Tudson River Railway Company
George I. Baer
Henry C. Frick
George I. Baker
Henry A. Dupont
Daniel Willard
Henry P. McKean
Samuel Dickson
Wimington and Northern Railway
Reading and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Justice Clarke
Reading Holding Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Reading Coal Company
Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Menard County GOP Endorses McKinley for Senator
In Petersburg Wisconsin on April 27 the Republican committee of Menard County endorsed Congressman William D. McKinley of Champaign for United States senator.
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Petersburg
Menard County
William DD. McKinley
Champaign
United States
Arrest One Man Seek Another In Mystery Slaying
Alfred Webb held for investigation in the Vera Schneider case was moved from the Pontiac city jail to Detroit for safety as a large crowd gathered at the county building. Three ropes were found near the jail while an alibi involving a Detroit trip was offered. Authorities seek a second man once a rejected admirer. bloodhounds failed to aid, and rewards totaling 2400 dollars were posted by the father, Oaklawn County, and the Michigan Bell.
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Pontiac
Mich
Alfred Webb
Vera Schneider
Detroit
Webb
Schneider
Charles Schneider
Oaklawn County
Michigan State Telephone Company
Skeleton Found May Clear Up Old Mystery
INDIANAPOLIS April 27 A skeleton discovered in a private hospital attic may solve the more than twenty year disappearance of Miss Varrie Selvage. Found by workmen turning the building into a garage the blue dress and felt slippers identified by three Selvage brothers, Edward L William J and Joseph W, point to the missing teacher.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Joseph W. Selvage
Union States Hospital
Miss Selvage
Institute
Will Try Again For Compulsory Voting Clause In New Code
SPRINGFIELD April 27 The constitutional convention resumes today with committee of the whole to study suffrage articles. George C Gale of Galesburg plans to introduce a compulsory voting provision requiring a tax on voters, remitted upon polling. Delegates remain hopeful despite a previous rejection, as the convention also considers public works and the initiative referendum plan will be explained by Captain Charles E Merriman of Chicago.
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Springfpiel
George C. Gale
Galesburg
Public Works Committee
Charles E. Merriman
Chicago
Merriman
Pay Increases For Officers Decided
Washington April 27 conferees agreed on pay increases for officers in the army and navy. First lieutenants and captains receive 600 dollars annually, majors 840, and junior grades 720 for army and navy. Second lieutenants and ensigns get 420. Increases retroactive to January and run to June 30 1922. An amendment preserves current quarters benefits for commissioned officers on service at home or abroad.
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Washington
Navy
House
Senate
Army
Powers in Unison at San Remo
April 26 at San Remo shows allied unity after a ten day meeting. Premiers and foreign ministers praise cordial talks and confidence in the near future. The note to Germany aligns with the French stance toward defaults while easing reparation talks through chiefs of government and offers to discuss proposals.
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San Remo
Supreme Council
Germany
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Roald Amundson
City of Gotham
Committee of
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Sonora
de la Huerta
P. Elias Galles
Army of
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Carranza
Pulpito Pass
Wryo
National Canners’ Association
Washington Information Bureau
Quincy Whig Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
My City
Mall
Quincy, Til
Dissolution of Reading Company
Endorsh McKinley
Claus
France
Paul Hymans
Belgan
M. Jasper
Signor Nitti
Adriatic
Great Britain
Belgium
M. Venizelos
Thrace
Smyrna
Russia
Supreme Economic Council
Krassia
Palestine
Cilicia
Turkey
Terzeroum
Lloyd George
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