Washington Notes on World Events and Domestic Incidents
Washington designated Ambassador Herrick to represent the United States at the Chaumont statue unveiling ceremony. A Greek relief wind-up and Near East relief for refugees are planned by June. War service decorations reach 8,322 by April 7. Shipping board seamen wage increases. Investigations into American Indians’ treatment invite 100 prominent figures. Appointments include Frank MacManamy to the Interstate Commerce Commission and Edward Farrell to chair the U S Shipping Board. Tornadoes, arson, looting, and labor clashes mark a volatile scene with multiple casualties and widespread damage across several states.
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Ambassador Herrick
Washington
United States
Chaumont
France
Willard and Firpa Challenger to Dempsey Title
Two boxing giants Jess Willard of Kansas and Luis Firpa of Argentina emerge as challengers for the title held by Jack Dempsey. Willard stops Floyd Johnson in the eleventh, Firpa floors Jack McAuliffe in Detroit in the third, as about 70 000 watch at Yankee Stadium New York.
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Kansas
Luis Firpa
Argentine
Jack Dempsey
Willard
Floyd Johnson
Iowa
Firrpa
Jack McAuliffe
Detroit
Yankee Stadium
New York
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Obituaries for Six Individuals in Various Cities
Personal ol. Charles B. Wing aged sixty nine, former staffer for Governors Bushnell and Nash, died in Cincinnati. Mrs. J. B. B. Stuwirt aged eighty eight, widow of a Confederate general, died after brief illness in Norfolk Virginia. Dr Edward P Bartlett, state commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, died in Springfield Tennessee of cardial astima. John M. Egan, with railroad service over fifty years, collapsed at Amboy rural school graduation. Henry Woodland, Milwaukee business figure and Arlis-Chalmers secretary treasurer, died at home after a brief illness. Mrs Thomas E Watson widow of Senator Watson of Georgia, died at Thomson Georgia from acute diabetes.
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Charles B. Wing
Bushnell and
Nash
Cincinnati
Norfolk
Edward P. Bartlett
Grand Army of the Republic
Springfield, T
Carding
John M. Egan
Amboy
Rural School
Henry Woodland
Arlis-Chalmers Conpany
Milwaukee
Wis
Thomas KE. Watson
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Thomson, Ga
Foreign lopes on US Mexico ties reported to President
President Obregon welcomed American commissioners Warren and Payne in Mexico City seeking restoration of relations. Brussels orders push to dissolve rail, telegraph, and telephone unions amid a railway strike, with desertion charges for noncompliers. A Zara telegraph notes Sebonicg Dalmatia suffered repeated earthquakes with collapsing homes and panicked residents. War threats loom as Venizelos tells Ismet Pasha Greece will fight remissions at Lausanne.
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United States
Mexico
Obregon
Charles J. Warren
John B. Payne
Mexico City
Turkey
Greece
MM. Venizelos
Ismet Pasha
Lausanne
Chinese Bandits Hurl 3 to Death in Shanghai Riot
Three Chinese captives seized by Suchow train bandits were hurled to their deaths near the brigands mountain stronghold to press for a swift end to prisoner negotiations. Captives moved northeast under heavier guard as bandit chiefs debate government terms. In Shasi Hupeh a riot left several dead and many wounded as a Japanese gunboat raced to the troubled river scene.
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Shanghai
Lincheng
Tsao Chuang
Father Lenfers
Merter
Lucy Aldrich
Shasi
Hupeh
Hankow
Illinois News Notes highlights and obituaries
Peoria hosted the Grand Foresters of America annual convention. Dr. Edward P. Barnett, Illinois commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, died in Springfield. Miss Ima Marion Phelps of Elgin, 17, wed Wilson Wright at Crown Point, Tad. Mancel L. Danford became county coroner in Christian County, serving 19 months. Rock Island school pay up. teachers’ salaries rise and 27 resignations. Lincon coal mine sells fuel cheaply to spur summer buying. Knox College honors mothers with event for girl students. Rockford heads walnut timber consumption. Chicago second. Illinois bulletin reports wheat disease control and seed trials at Urbana. Mount Morris College to close after deficits. University of Illinois horticulture building near completion. Dr. Arthur G. Smith elected Illinois State Dental Association president. Springfield chosen for 1994 convention. Rain needed. Tremont oats thriving. wheat prospects good with warmth. Cries and Douglas counties plan more broomcorn. last year’s price $800-$1000 per ton. Fifty years ago Dixon mourned as Truesdale Bridge collapse killed 43, including Miss Katherine Sterling.
Every Class of Labor Is Needed Says U S Report
U S Department of Labor reports April conditions show little unemployment nationwide. Demand rises for skilled labor mechanics and farm hands. It notes a predicted shortage of competent farm labor hampers farming areas and many employment offices warn they cannot meet growing labor demand.
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U. S
Washington
Department of Labor
Railway Track Men File New Demand for Pay Boost
Chicago May 16. The United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and Railroad Shop Laborers filed a new petition with the railroad labor board seeking wage increases to a total of 1. The boosts proposed would amount to about 8 million dollars annually.
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Chicago
United States Railroad
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Henry Ford Rents Villa in Swiss Resort
Henry Ford of Detroit rents a villa at Maui near Berne for the entire summer. The villa adjoins Pacifist former Krupps director Herr Muhlien, author of The Destination of Europe. Lease registered at the town hall.
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Berne
Henry Ford
Detroit
Maui
Herr Muhlien
Krupps
Europe
Major General Bell Honored by Chicago Friends
Major General George Bell Jr retired commander of the Thirty third division in the World War and former Sixth Army Corps chief received 880000 in securities from Chicago supporters for his military services.
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Bell
Chicago Friends Chicago
George Bell, Jr
Thirty-third Division
Sixth Army Corps
Chicago
Miners in Saar Basin Return to Work
Paris May 16 Dretmier Poincare announced all Saar basin miners have returned to work. The Berlin ledgers are no longer paid regularly, and the French have offered salary advances.
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Paris
Dretmier Poincare
Saar
Berlin
Woman’s Health Restored by Vegetable Compound Praise
Milwaukee readers share letters praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Ailing women claim relief from symptoms after using the tonic, with testimonials from Mrs Mary Saiucueck and others in Wisconsin. The notices emphasize gratitude and long use over decades.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Mary Saiicueck
28Th Street
Waukee
Lydia E. Pinkham
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