Tokyo Program Opens Talks Amid Disarmament Quest
Washington reports Japan accepts an invitation to a disarmament conference but will not bind itself to discuss items it wishes to exclude. America has given only general aims, with subjects to be decided by all powers upon invitation acceptance. Discussion will begin once formal invitations and replies are exchanged. The exchange follows a prior informal inquiry by the U.S. and informal responses from the other powers. The article also recounts a Mauretania fire incident and a Pittsburgh market robbery involving mail pouches.
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Washington, D. C
Japan
America
United States
Hal King Paced by Train in Rhode Island Accident
Hal King a pacer with a 3 114 record was run down by the Shore Line express while being fed onto a train at East Greenwich Providence R I. He broke away and ran about a mile along the railroad track before being struck. He was owned by Thomas Quian of the city.
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Providence
R. J
East Greenwich
Hal King
Pacer
Shore Line
Thomas Quian
Attempted destruction of seized liquors reported by federal agents
Federal prohibition officers were attacked in Gilroy as they seized liquors and entered the town escorted by a loaded auto. A mob, many said to be foreign-born, cheered and swarmed, with whistles signaling entry, and attempts to destroy the seized goods were reported.
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San Frencis
Y. Cal
John Exnicios
Gilroy
San Francisco
Watsonville
Gilroyd
Fined a Cent for Mislabeling Poison in Chicago
Chicago federal court judge Landis convicts L. M. Mayhew on anisa branding and mislabeling an insect poison. Mayhew, who sold a pet insect powder, faces the smallest fine in Chicago federal court history at 2 cents for the offense. A consignment to St Louis was intercepted by officials as part of the case.
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Chicago
M. L. Mayhew
Mayhew
St. Louis
Landis
Record crowd swamps Coney Island bathhouses
Police estimate half a million people visited Coney Island on Sunday the season’s largest crowd. About 180000 swam while 3000 hardy early risers were fined at 7 AM. By noon all bathhouse space was used and an enterprising van driver was arrested for converting his truck into a bathhouse.
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Coney Island
New York
Ship Board Seizes Six Former German Liners
United States Shipping Board agents seize five of the largest U S merchant ships, plus another vessel, four more under charter to Matt Steamship, for alleged contract violations. Seizures follow overdue ren tals totaling about 409000. Ships valued at about 25 million, including George Washington which carried Wilson to the peace conference, slated to sail July 30.
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New York
United States Merchant Marine
United States Mai Steamship Company
United States Shipping Board
George Washington
America
Susquehannal
Grant
Agamemnonn
Shipping Board
United States
William Hayward
Thomas McCarty
Shipping Bear
United States Marshal
Steamship Company
Lue Board
Elmer Schlesinger
General Crounsel
United States’ Matt Steamship Company
High Seas
Mr. Schlesinger
Sesane
J. Schlesinger
Washington
Wilson
Europe
Schlesinger
Steamehip Company
Broadway
Charles Mayer
Campbell Denies Bergdoll Bribery Claims Before Committee
Maj. Bruce Campbell testifies before the Bergdoll committee that charges he demanded 100000 dollars and obtained 5000 dollars for her son’s release are false in every particular. He asks that several witnesses with withheld names be called to testify.
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Washington
Carpentier Matched with Gibbons for World Title Fight
New York boxer Georges Carpentier and Tommy Gibbons of St Paul were matched to contest the world heavyweight championship in October. The site and other terms will be announced later by Gibbons manager Marty Kane. The arrangement is under Tex Rickard management with Carpentier’s signature on the agreement. Madison Square Garden is a likely venue.
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Carpentier
Gibbons
New York
Georges Carpentier
Tommy Gibbons
St Paul
Gibbon
Marty Kane
Tex Rickard
Carpentiers
Madison Square Garden
Prisoners Granted Free Shares in Cleveland Offer
Prisoners who wish to dress up and retain a neat appearance can take advantage of a new offering in Cleveland Ohio. The program provides free shares aimed at improving inmates’ appearance and self-presentation.
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Cleveland
Eight Bathers Drowned at Bayou Carmine Beach
In Palacios area near Greens Bayou, eight bathers were drowned when a floating party was pulled under by undertow during a Baptist Young People's Union encampment. Three others were rescued as a Houston traveler, Carl Kraiteh, was among the passengers.
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Washington, D. C
Carl Kraiteh
Houston
Tex
Iple
Union
Palacios
Mexico
Greens Bayou
Probers Denounced Over Wartime Naval Scandal Findings
Washington reports from the naval subcommittee condemn the methods used to probe the Newport R I training station scandal. The split lies on whether former Secretary Daniels and former Assistant Secretary Roosevelt knew of using enlisted men to obtain evidence. The majority blames Roosevelt as morally responsible. the minority led by Senator King says the abuse occurred without the chiefs’ knowledge. The minority also criticizes the campaign tactics and notes Roosevelt’s letter alleging bad faith by the committee chairman.
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Washington, D.g
Senate Naval Subcommittee
Newport
R. J
Navy
Fuilly
Daniels
Roosevelt
King
Utah
Cnvy Department
Munority
Erasmus W. Hudson
Leigh
Judge Advocate General
Radsevelt
Naval Court of Inquiry
Page
Senate Naval Committes
Ball
Not to Prosecute Wife in Hemming Death Case
Northport district attorney refused Sheriff Kelly’s request to prosecute Mrs. Helen Hemming over the death of her husband Henry G Hemming. The New York broker was shot by Frank Eberhardt, caretaker of Hemming’s estate, as he attempted to force entry against her wishes.
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Northport
Young
Kelly
Helen Hemming
Henry G. Hemming
New York
Frank Eberhardt
Hew
Wreck Near Scranton Delays Westbound Train No. 3
Maisy Kurt in Wreck. Scranton, Pennsylvania. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western train No. 3 was wrecked at Glenburn, a few miles from Scranton. Scores are relieved injured. Details are not available at this time.
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Maisy Kurt
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Glenburn
Great Crowd at Hay Funeral in Glidden Iowa
Ten thousand mourners gathered in Glidden Iowa to bid farewell to Private Merle D Hay the first Java soldier to die in France. The service honored Corporal James B Gresham and Private Thomas Envighi among the earliest Allied deaths.
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Hay
Gliden
Merle D. Hay
Glidden
Java
France
James B. Gresham
Thomas Envighi
Feil
Kidnappers Demand $50,000 in Sharon Abduction Case
Sharon authorities report kidnapers holding Thomas R. Randolph, 32, a prominent local businessman, for $50,000. Letters from Randolph and the kidnapers were received by Randolph's father EB V Randolph urging payment to secure his release.
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Sharon
Thomas R. Randolph
Randolph
Randogh
EB. V. Randolph
Texas After Klan Resolution Set for Texas Legislature
A resolution proposing investigation into Ku Klux Klan activities in Texas is being prepared for introduction in the state legislature now in special session.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Army Aviator Killed at Ellington Field in Tail Spin
Houston Texas First Lieutenant Willard S Clark of TIEpois died when his plane fell 2500 feet in a tail spin at Ellington field.
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Houston
Texas
Willard S. Clark
Tiepois
Ellington Field
Mrs Bergdoll Faces Extortion Claim in Slacker Case
Mrs Emma Bergdoll mother of Grover Bergdoll testifies before the house investigating committee that Captain Campbell demanded $100,000 to fix higher ups in the slacker case. The witness accuses Campbell, a military counsel, of pressuring for money while Bergdoll was sentenced.
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Bergdoll
Washington
Emma Bergdoll
Grover ’, Bergdoll
House
Bruce
Campbell
Weno
Maquoketa hikers reach Denver as Iowa notes roll in
Iowa items report Helen Scott and Clara Greenwaldt of Maquoketa arriving in Denver during their California hike. Laura McCrea of Greenfield elected vice president of the state Ladies GAR. The James M. Pierce estate sells Bedford Times Republic an editor J J Tiarite. Storms at Clear Lake set for annual reunion. Elliott Savings banks reorganized with capital largely subscribed. Prof George H Betts joins USC Los Angeles department of religious education. Kimballica builds its own electric plant bought for twenty thousand dollars. Will of Henry Sexaver from Polk City leaves large estates to ten children and two grandchildren. Bud Hawkins jailed for fifteen years for uttering forged instrument. Henry Behm of Waterloo linked to murder attempt. Alvin Sorensen killed in auto crash near Exira. A car crash injures a youngster on way to Sunday school. Duncombe destruction from unknown origin wipes out part of the town. Grain prizes totaling twenty two thousand five hundred ninety dollars set for Iowa State Fair. New state health board elects Dr Freak T Launder president. several medical and professional boards named. A Cedar Falls secretary moves to journalism division in South Dakota. Orville Shipley dies from earlier injury near Gilman.
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Helen Scott
Clara Greenwaldt
Maquoketa
California
Denver
Laura McCrea
Greenfield
State Department
GAR. S
Ladies of the
James M. Pierce
Bedford Times-Republican
J. J. Tiarite
Sandstormers
Clear Lake
Elliott Savings Banks
George H. Betts
Mount Vernon
Department of
Religious Education
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
Kimballica
Henry Sexaver
Polk City
Joseph “Bud” Hawkins
Waterloo
Henry Behm
Forum Attamni
Phillip Adler
Adler
Mason City
Alvin Sorensen
Exira
Earle
Raymond
Buss
Duncombe
Fort Defge
Donotontwe
George H. Phelps
Kingsley Bank
Kingsley
Northwestern Town
Mgr. Phelps
Oni
Hampton
W. G. Rantessel
Post Office
Iowa
Iowa State Fair Management
Agricultural Department
Freak T. Launder
Garwin
State Board of Health
W. L
B. Eschbach
Albia
Geo. T. Barcklow
Res Moines
Bntel
J. B. Heefner
Heeiner
State Board of Podiatry
H. Eschbach
Geo. F. Severs
Centerville
Wm. Gerard
Cedar Rapids
S. J. Olson
Des Moines
State Board of Ambalmers
Towa Cite
Hopkins
Lake City
Jesse West
Nurses’ Examining Board
E. Eschbana
Amy Beers
Anne Drake
Blanche Dixon
Cedar Fails
A. A. Burger
State Agricultural College
Brookings
S. D
Orville Shipley
Gilman
Grinnell Hospital
A Village Debate On Corporal Punishment And Fathers
An elderly resident recalls family discipline and a sapling behind the kitchen door as a means of shaping behavior. He discusses moral lessons from his father and mother, swinging between praise and punishment while noting the long history of such debates. The narrator reflects on reform, ancestry, and the uneasy line between guidance and coercion.
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Jimmeleon
Caesar
Jimuetson
Mte
Jim
Cofunty
Solomon
Jad Tunkins and the tax advice controversy
Jad Tunkins speaks on a man who offered tax advice, criticizing the approach as wasteful and urging careful listening. The remark underscores concerns about trust and value in financial guidance.
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Jad Tunkins
Jud ‘Tunkins
Habl
Five Hours to Move Three Pigs from Gate Den
Local report details Cooper and Blobson attempting to drive three pigs from a front gate den last night. Davies questions the effort while Sooner notes Blobson moved slowly, implying a quicker method was possible. The piece captures a humorous mix of frustration and bemused commentary on the attempt.
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Cooper
Blobson
Davies
Biobson
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Statter
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