08 Apr 1924
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1924
Page
1
Reports say a Chicago balloon owner paid import duties on a emerald necklace valued at 1.5 million dollars each with 0 percent duty claimed. Investigators probe whether surface firms aided the purchase from a New York and Paris firm three years ago and whether jewels were re set to cover stones.
In Tirana on April 4 shops closed to mourn Robert Lewis Coleman and Ige B de Long. A crowd saluted the hearse bringing their bodies from the roadbandit attack between Scutari and the capital. The national assembly paused for five minutes and laymonth prayers were offered at the American Legation.
Indictment details a Kentucky jury case involving liquor seizures. The government seeks damages of 8439 per gallon on about 4280 gallons withdrawn, with officers charging removal and sale affecting beverage provisions. Names and exact locations are partially garbled due to OCR.
In Chicago on April 6 President Coolidge and Senator Hir am Wehnsen of California vie for 61 delegates to the Republican Convention. The GOP gubernatorial race dominates California politics with strong factions. William G McAdoo is mentioned as a potential Democratic presidential candidate.
fragmentary bulletins touch on religious worship restrictions and international diplomacy. reports mention a governor’s presidential prospects, a gerry on the bourse, and a premier protesting to foreign ministers while a dying industrial magnate undergoes a second operation.
Detroit April. By A Hiram Johnson who carried Michigan in 1928 trails Coolidge by about 73 votes as 1783 of 2890 precincts report. Henry Ford leads Perris for Democrat preferment. Casitas 135570 Johnson 6211741 precincts Ford 22836 Ferris 17. Simpson third. Detroit Grand Rapids and Flint swing to Johnson. rural areas favor Coolidge.
A man named Robert Hughes of Shar was fined for a costly driving offense. The incident involved failing to keep to the right and collision with a traffic sign during morning hours.
Brigadier General Daves and reparations experts report aims achieved. Germany would receive no moratorium, railroads temporarily ceded, a mortgage on industries, and a transfer control mechanism to stabilize payments. A 2.66 billion quid mark payment plan and penalties tied to postwar prosperity are outlined, with continuation promised on page seven.
An aviation group led by a fearless captain plans a round the world flight to outpace U S military limits. The team presses ahead despite warnings and seeks fame by completing the global journey.
Fragmentary OCR describes air service offering whiskey and other items to passengers between Manchester and Sol- Fem. Readable bits mention bottles of whiskey and a passenger interaction, but details are unclear and many words are garbled.
A cleaved text reports two Republicans seeking the Nebraska delegation nomination in Omaha. The article notes administration backing for one candidate and mentions Democratic candidates appear on the ballot with spaces for write-ins. The piece hints at intra party support and a contested convention.
Local notices announce an essay competition for girls under 20 in the United States. The contest seeks young writers to address themes related to citizenship and local service with prizes at town county and state levels.
Delegates thank hosts for entertainment as Rev. Dr. Richard Shipley returns to lead Bethesda Church. Annual Conference proceedings list numerous appointive names across churches including Baltimore Circuit and Belair. Final adjournment follows late plans and listings continue on Page 2.
The Finance Committee reports a revenue bill with analysis and committee notes. Details are sparse due to limited readable text but the item denotes an April briefing by the Washington committee. Further specifics are not visible in the fragment.
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