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Newspaper

Reno Evening Gazette

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1920

Page

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Bombardment and Sniper Fire Paralyze Londonderry Streets

Londonderry endured a full day and night of terrors as Unionist and Nationalist fighters clashed in the city. Soliders moved through Barrack and Bishop streets with machine guns and armored cars while snipers fired from roofs and windows. Civil authorities fear famine as supplies fail to reach homes amid street barricades and sandbag breastworks near St Columkill’s College. Two snipers were arrested as troops conducted rescues and prepared for further action against Sinn Fein forces nearby.

LONDONDERRY fife Bishop street Bonny Fenners St. Columbkill’s college Barrack street Foyle Sinn Meiners

Coolie Labor for Farms Advocated by Judge Kavanaugh

In Chicago on June 24 Judge Marcus Kavanaugh advocated coolie labor for farms at a banquet of the association. He said there must be workers for farm work and suggested allowing Chinese to come for limited terms and time to work on farms.

CHICAGO Marcus Kavanaugh Ainess retail dry gods association Chinene

Carpenter Hangs Self in Coach at Pocatello

Jacob Schneider, a coach carpenter with the Dragon Short Line in Pocatello Idaho, hanged himself in a coach he was repairing after family troubles. Police say he shot a man at Burley Idaho six weeks earlier who was said to be with his wife. He leaves a wife and a large family.

POCATELLO Idado Jacob Schneider Dragon Schneider Burley Idaho

Harding and Coolidge Named to Twin Boys in Madison Township

Lincoln County Madison township farmers Mr and Mrs Enos White welcomed twin boys born Wednesday and named them Harding and Coolidge reflecting a government era naming trend.

LANCASTER poys Enos White Madison township Harding Coolidge

Bryan on His Way Through to Coast

W J Bryan passed through Ogden Utah on his way to the Democratic convention in San Francisco. He spent two hours at Union station meeting Utah Democrats as trains arrived from the East. His train was due in Reno at 2 45 tomorrow morning. Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer left Ogden about the same time.

OGDEN Utah William Jennings Bryan San Francisco Union station A. Mitchell Palmer

Mrs Sam Platt Wins Big Rotary Golf Tournament

Special to the Gazette. Atantic City June 24 Mrs Sam Platt of Reno won the first prize for women in the golf tournament conducted by the International Association of Rotary Clubs. An estimated 10 010 delegates attended the convention with many wives present. Eighteen nations are represented. Sessions have been remarkable for speeches and discussions on world wide topics.

England 10 Ask for Reservists

June 24 London war office plans an immediate appeal for reservists per the Daily Mail. Discharged soldiers and veterans who served at least one year and have not joined the territorials may enlist in the army reserve to bolster forces amid a Turkish nationalist threat and unrest in the Middle East.

LONDON war office Daily Mail far middle east Uust Kemal Pasha

Germany Mixed in Its Rulers

Berlin June 23 The past forty eight hours saw Germany ruled by a rec Chancellor without a cabinet and a cabinet without a chancellor. Party conferences tried to resolve the cabinet crisis as the three bourgeois parties and the Majority Socialists adjourned to Thursday awaiting an agreement. The aim is to show the cabinet has Allied recognition for the Spa conference.

BERLIN Associated Presa Germany bourgeoie Ma« ‘jonty Phillips Scheidemann Spa supon min

Caruso Chauffeur Not Jewel Thief in Caruso Case

East Hampton June 24 charges against George Fitzgerald chauffeur for Enrico Caruso were dismissed after district attorney said insufficient evidence linked him to the $500000 jewel robbery at the Caruso home. Sheriff Kelly said no arrest warranted. New York June 24 Frederick Gimbel Joseph Dowdell and Charles Slanter pleaded not guilty in federal court to profiteering charges tied to Gimbel Brothers Inc. arrangements, with two weeks to respond or change pleas.

EAST Hampton George Fitzgerald Enrico Caruso Young Sherrill Fitzgerald Caruso John F. Kelly Suffolk county NEW YOK Frederick Gimbel Joseph F. Dowdell Charles D. Slanter Gimbel Brothers, Inc

Southern Pacific reports 1919 revenues and federal control impact

The Southern Pacific Company and subsidiaries disclose 1919 operating revenues of 239,667,272, up 8.14 percent from the prior year. Net revenues declined 10.46 percent due to a 1488 percent spike in operating expenses under federal control, with a 22 cent return per dollar after expenses. The balance sheet shows investments at 1,619,990,541 and current assets of 20,984,324. Capital stock rose to 302,024,906. current liabilities fell by 7,353,435. Chairman Julius Krutechnitt notes oil suit outcomes: government won non-productive acreage, company won productive oil lands suit.

YORK Southern Pacific Company Krutachnitz federal railroad administration Julius Krutechnitt Utlate oil Kritschnitt

Oil Corporations And 50 Persons Indicted In New York

Federal grand jury indicted four oil companies ten brokerage houses and about fifty individuals for using the mails to defraud investors of millions. Companies named include Ranger Oil W P Williams Oil Great Western Petroleum and Crown Oil. Brokers listed include Stickney Rawlins Colclough Curtin Packer United Securities Kent Holmes Morgan Pollok Thompson James Crossman Sherman George A Lam EM Fuller Grassbaum Bigelow Greenbaum. Indicted officers directors and stock salesmen charged with gross misrepresentations and paying dividends from stock sale proceeds. indictments issued in New York with roundups by federal agents nationwide. Postoffice Inspector Mayhew explained three Growstock promoters were recently indicted in Louisville for related frauds.

NEW YORK federal grand jury Wen Ranger Oil Company W. P Williams Oil Company Great Western Petroleum Corporation Crown Oil Company Stickney Rawlins & Colclough Boston Curtin, Packer & Co United Securities Company Kent Holmes & Co iMorgan Pollok &,Co Thompson, James & Co Crossman, Sherman & Co George A. Lam & Co EM Fuller & Co Grassbaum Bigelow & Greenbaum Howard H Mayhew Clairchan Schwab and Williamson bape Loulaville, Ky

Herrera's Rule Recognized by United States Guatemala

June 24 Washington The United States recognized the Herrera government in Guatemala as the constitutional successor to Estrada Cabrera after a careful study of the Guatemalan situation. The State Department noted no violent action by Estrada Cabrera opponents and cited the resignation and acceptance by the national assembly as compliant with the constitution.

WASHINGTON Herrera Guatemala Estrada Cabrara United States state department department Estrada Cabrera storre national assembly Carlos Herrera wasi CAEBOE

Chlorine Leak Injures Two on East Side Night of Fear

A chlorine leak from a defective carboy at a chemical plant sent gas through East Side streets. Deputy Wire Chief and four rescue workers from New York City were overcome by the vapor and hospitalized, as residents endured a sleepless night on their stoops.

East Side NEW YORK

Warning Given Cardinal That His End Is Near

Dublin June 24 Cardinal Logue archbishop of Armigh and prelate of Ireland declared at Maynooth College that he had received warning his time was near. No source given for the warning. Dispatch from Warsaw says Poland forms a cabinet with Ladislava Grabski as finance minister and jataff head.

DUBLIN Cardinal Logue Armigh Ireland Maynooth college POLAND PARIS Haves Warsaw jataff Ladislava Grabski ale tga

Delegations Bought Before Says Former Gov Hadley

In Sedalia Missouri former Governor Herbert S Hadley asserted that Missouri Republican leaders tried to shift the state's delegation to a presidential candidate whose campaign funds paid some leaders. He cited similar efforts in 1908 1912 and 1916 and linked this to testimony in Washington before a Senate committee investigating campaign expenditures. Babler Cote and Morse were named as receiving funds from those seeking the nomination. He now chairs a university law department in Colorado.

SEDALIA Missouri Herbert S. Hadhey oriis Herd Washington senate Jacob L. Babler St. Louis W. L. Cote state committee Ely. Morse Extelsior Springs Chicago sheire Hailey University’ of Colorado

Plans to Sell United States Merchant Fleet

Washington June 24 government moves to advertise and sell its 1800 ships under the new merchant marine act. A conference with Ben Benson of the shipping board recommended $60,000 for a survey of ships and materials to design a nationwide advertising campaign to promote the large scale sale to private interests and ensure an efficient American merchant marine.

WASHINGTON Ben shipping board Benson Amercan

Greeks Open Offensive Against Kemal Pasha Forces

Smyrna Asia Minor June 24. The Greek army began an offensive against the forces of Mustafa Kemal Pasha the Turkish Nationalist leader, according to an official Greek army headquarters statement issued today.

Stutz Broker Expelled From New York Stock Exchange

New York June 1 24 Allan A dtyan chairman of the Stutz Motor Car Company has been expelled from the New York Stock Exchange after a controversy over a supposed corner in Stutz shares The board of governors announced the action after a prolonged executive session witnesses were quizzed and Mrs Ryamrwas remarks were noted The exchange cited inconsistent conduct and declined further comment

NEW YORK Allan Adtyan Stutz Motor Car Company New York stock exchange Stutz board of governors Ryan Ryamrwae

Only One Contest in Committe's Hands

San Francisco June 24 The national Wumunities meet tomorrow to finalize the Democratic national committee’s temporary roll and preliminaries. Georgia has one contest with five sets of delegates. Reed's Credentials is involved but no formal filing by Reed for a seat. Oregon lists R R Hunter as at large, with fractional votes likely for overrepresented delegates. Canal Zone delegates are included on the temporary roll for the first time with two delegates and two alternates confirmed.

SAN FRANCISCO Democratic national committee Georgia Reed Hollister national committee James A Reed Missouri James 1. Bradshaw Tham Oregon R. R. Hunter G T Baldwin Arizona Idaho North Saroling Texas Canal Zone Canal Democrata zone

Convention Viewpoint From Personal Side

San Francisco June 4 A National Convention report cites delegates, candidates and antics as reporters describe frictions between factions. The piece notes Alaska Governor Riggs clashing with Dr Hornaday over bear hunting while jitney bus travel and local quirks color the scene.

Oil land men state wishes in Mexico City

In Mexico City on June 24 representatives of foreign petroleum interests asked Gen. Jacinto Treviño to cancel all decrees of the late President Carranza and demand unrestricted exploration and exploitation of all lands. The old men claimed lack of power to oppose or propose another solution, contending the Cartanga decrees were unconstitutional. Treviño said there is no authority to discuss their constitutionality.

MEXICO CITY Carranza Jacinto Treyvind Industry, commerce and labor El Universal Gen. Trevino

Negro Doctor Charged in Woman's Lake Homicide

Si Joseph Mo June 24 Dr I N Goodson a Negro physician is charged in a warrant issued today with the murder of the woman whose headless body was found in a lake near here June 16 Goodson was committed to jail without bail police say they believe they will identify the victim soon.

JOSEPH I N. Goodson here Goodson

Cabinet officers Daniels and Payne to Alaska trip

Secretaries Daniels and Payne will travel to Alaska to study conditions relevant to their departments. They are to spend at least a month in the territory, departing Seattle on July 8 aboard a destroyer for the survey and assessment mission.

WASHINGTON Daniels Payne Alaska territory Seattle

Grange Chief Seeks Harding Appeal to Farmers Aid

Washington June 24 Senator Harding the Republican nominee met callers including Tyfi Atkinson National Grange Washington rep who presented memorandum on farmers views urging representation of farming interests on government boards and commissions Harding stressed desire to have men who farm on boards and commissions and urged broad farmer support.

WASHINGTON Harding wae Tyfi Atkeson National Grange elmer Dolver Tacoma Washi Mark Hanna cal formen

Prohibition Debate Shapes Democratic Convention Start

San Francisco June 24 The Democratic national convention opens with disarray over policy toward repeal of the eighteenth amendment as Carter Glass and Charles Murphy arrive amid behind the scenes jockeying. Rumors of anti dry planks surface from French Lick while uncertain views of President Wilson leave delegates split on the party platform heading into Monday's session.

SAN FRANCISCO Glass Murphy Cme Carter Glass Virginia Washington Wilson Charles F. Murphy New York rammany Hall Jeneh Lick French Lief Tammany

Anarchist Riot in Milan Streets

London reports from Rome describe rioting in Milan as anarchists clashed with police near the Sforza palace park. Shops were looted and burned, a lieutenant was killed, and several wounded as tramways were halted during the violence. Authorities arrested many. unions urged workers to return to work.

LONDON Rome Milan Sforza palace Reuter Giornale a Italia hicipants Reuters

Electrical Company Raises Pay Lowers Rate

Boston June 24 an increase of per cent in pay of all Ita employees effective July 1 was granted by the Boston Idi Company about 2000 workers will benefit. At the same time the company will cut electricity prices five per cent for its 148,900 retail customers and lower rates for lighting. Alleged lynchers indicted Duluth June 24 indictments charging murder were returned against three men for lynching three negroes June 25 Leonard Hedman John Burr and Nate Natelson are held without bail at the county jail.

BOSTON Ita DULUTH Leonard Hedman John Burr Nate Natelson

Prisoners flee Nebraska penitentiary wall brief liberty ends

Two prisoners scaled the Nebraska penitentiary wall near noon and were pursued by a deputy warden who fired twice. The men surrendered shortly after, with neither of them apparently armed. The incident occurred in Lincoln, Nebraska, on June 24.

LIBERTY LINCOLN Neb Nebraska panktentiary lhem

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