16 Apr 1924
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1924
Page
1
Reports indicate Major L Martin commands a US Army squadron searching inland waterways with two destroyers and a steamer missing after a blackmail link. Planes will backtrack 1290 miles toward Dutch Harbor as crews pursue leads from Croncets Portage to Ransiah Bay.
From New York April 16 a dispatch reports praise for Coolidge in Wyoming. The convention keynote theme hints at a victory for the candidate amid party celebration. The piece notes tensions and political maneuvering shaping the race ahead of the election.
Paris April 16 French officials debate the Dawes plan and the prospect that France may receive billions under proposed reparations settlement. Reports suggest disagreements on timing and amounts as the country weighs terms amid postwar financial strain.
At the state meet opening in Albany New York on April 4 Governor Alfred New York faced a charged crowd. Democrats of the state applauded a speech highlighting ambitions and party unity amid rising support and donations reported at over 808 dollars.
The document reports an indictment tied to a Navy supply division contract and an alleged conspiracy to defraud the government. It mentions Celene Forbes facing charges and notes a related discovery by the Chicago University regarding a specimen of a Mighty ed plant in Harrisburg coal.
Washington April 16 By A P reports say Representatives from many religious and social groups urged rapid passage of a cooperative federal program to fund medical dental and veterinary corps and raise their pay to one for each one hundred dollars. London April 16 By A P notes indicate British interest in supporting American efforts amid wartime strain.
Vera Stone is linked to a grim crime with hints of an occult rite as flowers and a public stand are noted before a sister discovers a garroted body. The report mentions a death date set thirty days prior and police involvement surrounding a suspect.
Railway report notes February figures showing 88 net ton miles and 16.2 vans increase over January. The bureau records a rise over the previous year and a larger total than the saa meanth last year, with March readings to follow.
Fragmentary report from an April incident in Pa involving an explosion at a building site. Readable fragments mention a wake of damage and the possible presence of a guard or witness, but details on cause, casualties, or entities are not discernible.
An aviator at an aviation camp in Prance tried to kill himself by leaping from a machine in flight. He survived the fall but remains confined in a shop area under guard. The incident is described as a theoretical piloting mishap with unclear motives.
A. P. dispatch reports that Sirgue Gordon is expected to head the Democratic convention. The event is planned for June and will be held in New York with party delegates and officials preparing for the proceedings.
Fragmentary clipping reports Smith and Daugherty involved in a large sum matter tied to an indictment concerning Palmer. Daugherty allegedly declares plans to blackmail the ex attorney general. Senator Lee Smith is quoted about indictments and related accusations amid unclear continuing text.
Unclear text discusses a Senate Agriculture committee hearing on a Ford Shoals offer opposed by Darien. Includes fragmented references to a Feed bid and procedural statements, with several garbled phrases and missing context.
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