Crops Indicate U S Prosperity Across States
Reports from state and federal bureaus show middle west and surrounding states expect rising prosperity from bigger crops. Illinois corn conditions are excellent with best since 1920 expected. Iowa Kansas Nebraska Indiana Ohio and the Dakotas project strong yields and improved farm values.
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Chicago
Middle West
National Bank of Commerce of
St. Louis
Illinois
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Springfield
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
State Weather and Crop Reporting Service
A. E. Anderson
Nebraska
Kansas
Dakotas
Indiana
Ohio
Britain and France Agree on 62 Year Debt Plan
Britain and France reach tentative terms to repay the French debt in 62 annual installments of 12.5 million pounds totaling about 75 million. The deal, signed by Winston Churchill and M Caillaux, depends on French US debt settlement and approval by the French government.
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Britain
France
London
Great Britain
Winston Churchill
M. Caillaux
French Finance Minster
United States
Coolidge Guards Face Court Martial Over Nap Incident
Summary court martial ordered for two guards stationed at the summer White House in Marblehead. Corporal Shanton of Cleveland and Private Key of Texas charged with sleeping on guard duty. Defense claims excessive duty at the marine camp alongside guard duties.
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Swampscott
Mass
White House
Marblehead
Shanton
Cleveland
Kio
Key
Texas
Marine Campere
White Court
Baker to Join National Crime Commission Panel
Newton D. Baker former secretary of war becomes the first member of the executive committee of the National Crime Commission. Mark Prentiss announced Baker accepted membership after a long telephone call from Cleveland. Five men will form a committee to restrict the sale of firearms to be named soon.
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New York
Newton D. Baker
National Crime Commission
Mark Prentiss
Commis On
Baker
Cleveland
Baker Hyves
Prentiss
Lewis Sees Narrow Chance for Peace in Coal Mines
Philadelphia report says Anthony Lewis president of the United Mine Workers after a conference with John H. Uhl chair of the miners strike committee received the operators' reply to the miners' deadlock. The anthracite situation remains unsettled and prospects for a settlement look dim.
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Philadelphia
Lewis
John H. Uhl
Iens
Connecticut Faces Movie Closures Under New Tax Law
Connecticut likely loses film exhibition as the new state law imposes special taxes and regulations. Fifteen major branch exchanges in the state are preparing to move out immediately.
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Connecticut
New Haven
Conn
Unemployment Rises in Great Britain
The number of unemployed in Great Britain increases by 20 000 to 1 298 000 with idle labor persisting in England and London.
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England
London
Great Britain
Doctors Make Real Money Treating Imaginary Ills
A provocative critique argues that medical professionals profit substantially by treating ailments that may be exaggerated or imagined, challenging the ethics of medical practice and patient trust.
Spread of lower clothing prices eyed at Chicago convention
Delegates at the National Association of Retail Clothiers forecast lower men’s wear costs through cooperation between manufacturers and retailers to cut overhead. Reports also note a fatal turret drill accident on the U S Warship Washington en route to Samoa and widespread efforts to curb gambling and illicit liquor in Cook County.
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Chicago
National Association of Retail Clothiers
U. S
Washington
Oklahoma
Samoa
Cook County
Illinois
Springfield Dispatch
Ancient Prophetess in King Henry’s England stirred by prophecies
The period’s chatter centered on a Welsh woman named Mother Shipton reputed to foretell public events during Henry’s reign. Supposed prophecies credited to her are said to be forgeries or mere forgettings.
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Henry
Edland
Mother Shipton
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