Down Goes the Pound and Up Goes Silver in 1920s News
Arthur Brisbane voices warnings on Wall Street and food taxes while discussing the pound’s drop and silver’s rise. He asserts silver’s importance to India and global trade, notes stock market actions against short selling, and comments on U S economic pressures and the health of general consumption. The column touches birds migrating, Harvard enrollment, and broader national concerns.
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Wall Street
Arthur Brisbane
Toy King Featneess' Syn
India
Weather Forecast Note Odd Local Entry
Weather forecast reads light northerly to easterly winds and mild temperatures. Expect cooler conditions later with a decrease in daytime warmth. towards the week, northeast winds may pick up and temperatures fall to near seasonal norms.
World follows British lead in renouncing gold
A British economic reform outlines shifting away from gold standard led by Keynesian analysis. The article argues England gains real value with currency reform, discusses honors and obligations of maintaining gold parity, and notes swift Bank of England measures providing needed relief while satisfying international expectations.
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John M. Keynes
Bella Finandal &Sport
Anduariy
Mamy
Bonetary
Metarm
Ohlet Researy
Canada
New
Terk American, Inc
Valyeranl Servlet
Tac
Hearst Enterprises
Spc
London
Paties
Hupler
Bank of England
Ask Mary Lou for Complete Information on Properties
Readers seek complete details about listed properties including months, ages, owners, and locations. The notice references several addresses such as 432 Thinning Fhlion, 914 month, 208 Bt George Saltmacin, and 1621 N Palmela with various identifiers and court or agent references.
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Nuuyber
George Saltmacin
Palmela
Felon
McKinley
Blasby
TV Cocms
Lloyd George to Aid Labor Fight Against Premier
Lloyd George plans to back Labour in a campaign against Prime Minister J. Ramsay MacDonald as Britain heads toward a general election. The long battle weary Welsh statesman will lead a socialist liberal front to oppose the national government, with MacDonald expected to seek parliament after a King George audience.
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Universal Aefelee
Taos London
David Closd
George
Liberal Party
Tarbor
J. Britay MacDonald
Jarlif Isang
Dretair MacDonald
King George
Idoud George
MacDonald
Stanley Baldwin
Soho Simon
Red Printer Jailed in London After Muting Case
William T. Wilkinson, a printer employed by the daily Worker, was arraigned at Dowatrect police court in London. Proceedings were quarrelsome and the nature of the alleged muting was not revealed. Bail was set at $25,000 and Wilkinson was remanded to jail to await a hearing next week.
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London
William T. Wilkingon
Daly
Dow
Wilkinson
Crash Proof Plane Fuel Tank Development Sought
Washington report notes experiments by the Bureau of Standards on crash proof fuel tanks for airplanes. Researchers are testing a synthetic rubber like lining designed to resist rupture in crashes.
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Enuverial Service
Washington
Apientiske Ot Bureau of Standards
Bluebeard Victim Found Safe and Remarried in Newton
Warthord Michigan dispatch reports the sixth supposed victim of Mary F. Dawers, Virginia Wuleard, Anna Baldwin and a Hartford widow has been located and is safe, remarried to Edward Connard in Newton California, with authorities confirming the recovery.
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Bluebeard
Happy Univer
Berslee
Warthord
Mich
F. Dawers
Virginia Wueleard
Anna Baldwin
Hartford
Newton
Bald
Eiward Connard
Italy's Levy Not Aimed at U. S.
The state department said Italy's 9 415 per cent duty increase on imports is not discriminatory against the United States. The announcement came in Washington today.
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Italy
U. S
Washington, D. C
State Department
Population Center Shifts to Indiana Town Surges Westward
Washington Sept 26 The National Geographic Society announced that Stockton township in Green County Indiana is now the geographic center of the United States population. During the decade ending 1930 the population moved about 22.8 miles west and 7 miles south with an average westward shift of three miles per year.
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Beryles
Washington
D. C
Stockton
Green County
Indiana
United States
National Geographic Pochety
Coventry
Japanese planes strike trains near Manchuria in China
Reports from Peiping say Japanese aircraft attacked refugee trains outside the South Manchuria Occupation zone, killing two foreigners and wounding others on a wrecked car near Sneyanho. A second attack near Yangkuton killed two passengers and wounded several, as Japanese forces tighten control in Mukden precincts.
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Peiping
China
Chi
South Kinnchuria
Marsuat
Chang Hiscuel-Liang
Sneyanho
British Suppress Anti Japanese Riot in Hong Kong
British forces in Hong Kong mobilized Scotch Highland Troops to quell a dangerous anti Japanese riot near Kowloon. Japanese property was burned and several Japanese citizens were injured before British troops restored order. A Tokyo dispatch noted a Japanese cruiser was offered to Hacker Chivers Island on the Yangtze Kiang river.
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Manchuria
Hong Kong
Tokio
Hirada
Hacker
Chivers Island
Yangtze- Kiang
Flong Tong
Kow Joon
Angeral
Balmoral Ball Abandoned Amid Economic Measures
Balmoral Scotland on September 26 reported the Giseldine Glrocilro sas. The picturesque Balmoral ball founded by Queen Victoria is abandoned due to economy measures affecting Highland families.
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Balmoral
Scotland
Queen Vic- An
Grilich Rosal
Yen named Chinese minister to United States
W. W. Yen, noted diplomat and former foreign minister, was appointed Chinese minister to the United States in Nanking on September 21.
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W. W. Yen
U. S. Nanking
Sek
TNS
Pelme
United States
Red Tape Delays Rail Wage Cuts Across Years
Washington Sept 20 Many months would pass before railroad wages could be reduced due to legal procedure. Labor circles note the issue ties up any cut while railroad brotherhoods remain united. President Hoover and likely officials would be drawn into the controversy if a move for action is made.
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Washington, D. C
Doolittle Sets Hawks Record in New Airport Event
In Indianapolis Foyt and Jimmie Prolluito headlines a record attempt with Hawks star Doolittle. Prolluito shocks crowd by breaking prior mark as Lambert from St. Louis helps push the effort. Doolittle announces a 240 mile setup for the municipal airport dedication amid a crowded arena.
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Withersat
Indianapolis
Foyt
Jimmie Prolluito
Bighe Bis
Lambert Tet
St. Louie
Wea
Krank Hawks
Va Eine
Nevo
Suunicipal
Divorce Decree Set Aside in Cuernavaca Case
Mexico City Sept 2 A decision of the supreme court voided the divorce decree granted at Cuernavaca for Catalton Verner de Urcutia and Te Auceliina Usrulia of San Antonio. The ruling found the certificate to register their marriage invalid due to Usrulia’s absence to file in Cuernavaca, noting the marriage was performed in the United States.
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Mexico City
Lie
Supreme Court
Cuernavara
Catalton Verner de Urcutia
Auceliina Usrulia
San Antonin
Tring
Mexico
Thensorer
Cuernavaca
United Statre
Cooler Weather Forecast for San Antonio Weekend
Cooler weather will prevail in San Antonio and vicinity Sunday night and Monday. A low around 69 to 70 degrees is forecast, with Sunday afternoon reaching about 62 degrees. Partly cloudy skies, light northerly winds, and a mild rise in temperatures are expected.
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San Antonio
Alien Smuggling Ring Suspects Questioned in City
Investigation into a $100,000,000 alien smuggling ring shifted to the city as the headquarters for operations sourcing Portuguese aliens. Three men were questioned by Assistant Secretary of Labor Gorsson and are to appear for further examination.
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Unitetaat Bertier
Rewank
N. Rept
Gorsson
Ongine
Reed Blames G.O.P. for U.S. low mood in Missouri race
In Ironton Missouri James A Reed former senator wrapped up the seventh Missouri district congressional contest for Tohort D Johnson of Marshal here tonight. Reed blamed the GOP for the national mood and held up the current economic situation as a concern.
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Irington
Incif
Mi Threg Stemblinnn
James A. Heed
Cenator
Missouri
Tohort D. Johnsson
Graf Zeppelin Passes Canary Islands En Route Home
The Graf Zeppelin travels from Pernambuco to Friedrichshafen and passes all Canary Islands at 2 a.m. GMT. The radio marine station at Chatham Massachusetts tracks the event tonight.
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Xown
Ze— Pasa
Pernambuez
Broil
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Canary Islands
Tadig
Radio Marine
Chatham
Mass
Pickford Given Chance of Recovery by Physicians
California September report says Jack Pickford former motion picture star is seriously ill at his home. Dr Carl Lewin says he has an even chance for recovery and is "building his own" strength after illness from a severe cold.
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Pickford
Deverly
Calif
Jack Pickford
Motion Pistnre
Carl Lewin
Mary Pickford
Hoover Plans to Thwart Lobbyist Asks Congress For Stronger Oversight
Hoover plans a conference with Congress next week to craft a program that blocks lobbyist agents and propagandists seeking large congressional appropriations for their help projects. The note reads incomplete but signals tighter control against influence efforts.
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Hoover
Universal Service
Washington, D. C
President Meover
Congressional
Lindbergh Details Solape From Starving Mob
Nanking Sept 24. Col Charles A Timbergh recounts a near disaster during his aid flight to flood survivors in Kinopan province. A hungry crowd swarmed the plane as medical supplies were torn apart, forcing Dr Hengli and Lindbergh to abort deliveries and depart to safety. Mrs Lindbergh stayed behind.
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Nanking
China
Gusalayi
Nianle
Charles A. Timbergh
Jinghwa
Kinopan
Fom
Landbergh
Ametiony
Ttinghwa
Winghwa
Twins
Lindbergh
Avid Aandy
Lr. Hengli
Henglui
Ouy
Australia Britain air record bid by Kingsford Smith flight
Report from London notes Charles Kingsford Smith attempting a new Australia to Rangoon air record. He started from Victoria Point in southern New Britain, after a 1400 mile leg from Javea with a stop at Windhara, Australia, before reaching Rangoon.
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London
Australia
Kingsford-Smith
Victoria Point
Buemi
Rangoon
Inéis
Victoria
Javea
Windhara
Kingsford Smith Arrives at Rangoon in Record Flight news
Wing Commander Charles Kingsford Smith lands at Rangoon awaiting next leg of his bold Australia to England flight. Dispatches from Burma's capital confirm arrival as he presses toward the final route pivot from Victoria Point.
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London
Proteb Abi
Charles Kingsford- South
Mier
Australia
England
Rangoon
Victoria
Paine
Moyle and Allen Delayed by Weather in Nome to Tacoma Flight
Don Moyle and Cecil Allen were forced to land during a Nome to Tacoma 2360 mile flight. Rescued by anxious onlookers, they await improved weather to resume their southbound journey after landing here yesterday afternoon at 4 p.m.
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Pairbanks
Alwike
Rept
INS
Nome
Tecoma
Wash
Don Moyle
Cecil Allen
Pueilic
Legion Opposes American Adherence to League Court
In Detroit a committee vote by the American Legion defeated a proposal to support U S adherence to the League of Nations Work Court. A subcommittee approved 8 to 1 against backing the plan, then the full committee defeated it 13 to 8. The effort to bring the proposal to the convention floor was dropped.
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Universal Feemen
Wastington
D.C
Detroit
League of Nations
Vtfalea
Iillersey
International Tribunal
Tyro Corr
St Louis Jobless Conference Ends
Delegates of the Mississippi basin unemployment conference closed a one day meeting in St Louis and left for home. They urged that jobs be created by federal, state, and municipal governments to combat unemployment and to finance efforts.
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St. Louis
Louis
Mississippi Basin
Thrir
Senator George Pursues Debenture Plan For Cotton
Senator George of Georgia, a Democrat, announced he would push Congress to adopt a government debenture plan after the Farm Board refused to buy the cotton crop. He advocates federal purchase to support cotton prices and farmers.
Ban on N.Y. Radio Station Protested
Counsel for WEVD the Eugene Debs memorial station of New York appeared before the federal radio commission to protest a proposed ban that would remove the station from the airwaves. The hearing highlighted concerns over freedom of expression and the reach of government action against a noted NY outlet.
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N.Y
Statgement Service
Washington, K. G
WEVD
Eugene Debs
New York
Federal Radio Commission
Wir
Illinois Bandits Get $10,000 at Bank
Four bandits escaped with $10,000 in cash after terrorizing bank employees and tellers of the First State Bank of West Mount shortly after the bank opened today in Chicago.
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Illinois
Bank
Chicago
First State Bank of
West Mount
Jack Pickford in Slight Improvement Says Doctor
Jack Pickford, critically ill, shows slight improvement per Dr Karl Lewis. The December 26 update notes the actor’s condition remains serious but steadier under medical care.
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Jack Pickford
Tony
Karl Lewis
Butler argues prisons must be feared to deter crime
The article quotes Smedley D. Butler suggesting prisons and police should be made the most horrible places on earth so criminals will avoid them. He asserts he has never heard of an honest person getting the thing, implying strong punishment and deterrence rhetoric.
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Pennsylvania
Universal Service
Briganlier
Smedley D. Butter
Boy 15 Confesses Murder in Texas Dairy Town
A 15 year old boy Miller confessed to killing his benefactor Jesse D. Thompson a San Benito dairyman. Thompson died from two bullets shot as he milled a cow at his home. Miller fled on a train from Lyford before officers captured him. motive not disclosed. Thompson survived by his widow. The body was sent to Kentucky for burial.
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Miller
Pegro Bos
Jesse D. Thowmpsoe
Sao Benita Dairymam
Cameron County
Fiearm
Thompson
Officwen
Brooks
Shing
Todd
San Benito
Fred
Oheuiry
Dnikmat
A Saluri
Lyford
E. EB. Bi
Brownsville
Brown
Rowan Longori Lawson Anglin
Kantucks
Couisville
85th Division Supports Prohibition Referendum Plan
Members of the Thirty-fifth Division gathered in PITERBOURGH Kansas on September 2 endorsed an American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars resolution. The convention urged referring to the eighteenth amendment. The division, recruited from Missouri and Kansas, discussed national guard affairs.
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Piterbourgh
Kans
INS
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Triembera
Misouri
Kansas National Quaordn
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