Revealed Spanish Revolt Tests King and Rivera
A Madrid crisis unfolded as artillery units rallied against Primo de Rivera’s state of war decree. Loyal troops surrounded barracks, officials warned of arrest, and King Alfonso reportedly resisted full martial law while unrest spread throughout official circles and society.
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Fraud Case Opens Over Delays in German Bribery Scheme
A U S district attorney outlines charges against Harry Daugherty's former attorney general and Thomas McNiller for conspiring to defraud the government through bribes linked to German metals firms. Witnesses name Richard Merton and others as central figures in a $2.1 million transfer during World War I era, with alleged meetings in New York and Washington and bribes totaling about $401,000.
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Burknaer
Weeton
Alpen
Marriage vows altered by couple in Pawtucket ceremony
Dorothy L Kech and Gordon Cedric Willard wed after editing the ceremony to remove the word obey and add a spiritual fidelity paragraph. The bride, a Mount Holyoke graduate and chemistry teacher, objected to traditional wording and dogmatic ritual.
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Cedric Willard
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Jury Selected After Lengthy Questionings
The panel chosen to hear the Daugherty Miller bribery case includes 40 examined jurors who must weigh evidence from bank records over eye witnesses. Prosecutor Emory Buckner says jurors will judge potential bias from defendants’ former high offices. Richard Merton, German metal magnate, is identified as the government’s chief witness regarding an alleged $201,000 payoff linked to 87 million dollars for alien claimants of the American Metals Company.
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Habank
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Thomas W. Miller
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American Legion
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Richard Merton
Germany joins League of Nations as council member
Germany was unanimously elected to join the League of Nations and granted a permanent seat on the council. The assembly approved expanding the non permanent council seats from seven to nine, with Latin America securing three seats. Osar Eric Drummond notified Berlin of Germanys election, and a German delegation will attend Friday’s session.
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League of Nations
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League Council
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France
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Belgium
Austen Chamberlain
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Latin America
Osar Eric Drummond
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Berlin
Geneva
Record registration surge in Washington county pre primary
In Hagerstown Maryland county records show 1200 to 1500 new voters registered, the heaviest in history, with several times the usual number. Party leaders anticipate about 30 percent turnout in the upcoming primary, higher than the normal 20 percent, driven by many candidates campaigning on their own behalf. More Republicans than Democrats were registered due to the strong slate of Republican aspirants.
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Washington County
British Gunboats Dispatch Officers Die in Yangtze Clash
Reports from Shanghai and Tokyo recount fatalities and injuries from a Yangtze river engagement with Chinese forces. Commander Fo Darley and Lt Higgen aboard Dispatch died of wounds, Lt Ridge aboard Cochchafer was wounded, and Lt Commander J Achon of the Acheson sustained injuries.
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Yangtec River
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Acheson
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Unrest in Spanish Army Amid Elections and Mutiny Rumors
Report describes tensions within the Spanish military with passive resistance spreading, clashing between army branches and leaders, and political pressure affecting promotions and discipline. The piece notes censorship limits and unclear outcomes as authorities seek stability.
Italian Journalists in Nine Round Duel
Italian journalists duel in a drawn nine round confrontation with taunting exchanges and no clear victor. The fray centers on charged dialogue and public discourse amid tensions between reporters and editors.
Golfdome Probes Tennis Pro Status In Exhibition Plans
Golfdome investigates the status of a tennis pro who aims to compete in golf as an amateur. The star athlete, Mary Breen, seeks to resolve contract and eligibility issues while pursuing cross‑sport ventures in exhibition matches and potential amateur status.
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Mary RK Breen
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Valentino Memorials Planned by Movie Colonists
Movie colony members outline memorials for Valentino and related figures. Fragmentary notes mention events, dates, and proposed tributes, with scattered references to local venues and community gatherings.
World Court Advocate Triumphs in Nevada
In Nevada's statewide primary elections, World Court Advocate Tas herds Oridie defeated Reno Mayor Bb. EL Roberts for the senatorial nomination by about 2 to 1. Latest counts show Oridie leading Roberts with 7 060 votes to 1 645 in early returns.
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Galay
Nevada
United States
Tasherds Oridie
Bb. EL Roberts
Reno
Oddie
Robert
Raymond T Dakter
Woodrow Wilson
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