Hurley Plans More Vessels and Board Changes
Chairman Hurley of the United States Shipping Board asks West Coast builders to send a committee to discuss his plan to cancel contracts and award new tonnage. The reorganization includes the resignation of Charles Page and the appointment of HM. Ht. Robinson of Pasadena as Page’s successor.
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Washington
Vrese
Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Charles Page
Shipping Board
HM. Ht. Robinson
Pasadena
Cal
Page
Europe
Theatre Palace Fringe Night Presents Lovett Mental Marvel
The Theatre Palace opens Thursday with George Lovett in The Mental Marvel Concentration a mind reading act guided by Mile Zena. Soprano Gertrude Graves performs grand opera numbers. Della Bothwell and company offer vaudeville comedy Bits of Vaudeville with Nobie Sharp shooters Bits of Vaudeville and roller skaters Waldstein and Daley perform acts.
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The
Palace Hip
George Lovett
Lovett
Mile
Zena
Gertrude Graves
Della Bothwell
Nobie
Waldstein and Daley
I. W. W. Fail to Talk Much at Convention
At the Chicago I W W national convention delegates fear police raids as the 10 day session proceeds. Federal agents and four police stenographers attend meetings while delegates vote to abolish all piece work contracts, arguing piece work harms labor.
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Chicago
Germans Outwitted by Yank Strategy in War Dispatch
Long Beach May 7 The discovery that German machine gunners fired six shots in one direction then swung and fired six in another saved many lives in Company C 264th Infantry Private John M Lagson who won a Belgian Croix de Guerre for delivering dispatches under fire says Americans learned to drop to the ground dodge the first volley then rise and advance after the shots pass.
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Long Beach
John M. Lagson
264Th Infantry
Red Hungarians in Battle Along River
Budapest May 6 report from the communist government states skirmishes occurred along the Tieza and near Scolnok. Officials say Hungarian troops hold positions north of Salgotarian and remain firm on the Tiara line against allied anticommunist forces.
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Budapest
Tieza
Scolnok
Salgotarian
Alaskan Dogs Held for Their Board Bill
Thirty Alaskan dogs featured in motion picture romances in Truckee are held by the local constable under an attachment after their owner 8. Maloto refused payment to J. T. Laity who provided care. Truckee citizens complain to the health board about carcasses used as dog food.
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Truckee
Cal
J. T. Laity
Maloto
Japan Decorations Declined by Graves
San Francisco May 7 Japanese imperial decorations offered to Americans in Liberia were declined by Maj. Gen. Wm. S. Graves. Lieut. J. R. Kiawana reported Graves said the troops had done nothing to warrant official recognition by an allied power.
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San Francisco
United Press
Liberia
Graves
J. R. Kiawana
18 Years Record of Counterfeiter Ends
San Antonio May 7. Emile Cantu a Mexican aged suspect now held at Brownsville is believed by local secret service agents to have solved the counterfeiting mystery along the Texas border. The operations reportedly extended 18 years and involved at least $100 000 in fake currency.
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San Antonio
Tex
Emile Cantu
Brownsville
Secret Service
Texas
Army transport Agamemnon sails with 1000 recruits to Brest
The transport Agamemnon heads to Brest carrying 1000 freshly recruited soldiers for the army of occupation under Col. H. L. Jackson. The voyage is part of U.S. military postwar duties.
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New York
United Press
Agamemnon
Brest
Army of Occupation
Col
H. L. Jackson
States to receive 20000 trucks for road construction
Washington May 7 Twenty thousand motor trucks valued at 45 million dollars will be allotted to the states by the federal government for use solely in road construction the agriculture department announced today. Los Angeles May 7 L Frank Baum author of the Wizard of Oz and noted writer of plays and children's stories died at his Hollywood home last night.
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Washington
United Press
Department of Agriculture
Los Angeles
L. Frank Baum
Hollywood
Birthday Special White Pique Petticoats
White pique Petticoats offered at 1.59 dollars each for summer dresses. Styles include with or without flounce and scalloped edge finished, feature fitted hip shaping and fine ware quality.
Middy Blouses for Girls and Misses at $1.49
Beach cloth middies in blue green and white with bright stripes sell for 1.49. Slipover style trimmed with white galatea and buttons, available in sizes 14 to 20 years for school or sports wear.
Birthday Sale Gloves Offer Two-clasp Washables
Washable fabric gloves offered at 49 cents for the Birthday Sale. Women’s two clasp washable Suedetex gloves with plain or embroidered backs available in black white gray biscuit and chamois. Also two clasp silk gloves in black and white.
Hats for Girls Priced at 1.59 Each
Untrimmed hats sized for girls about 8 to 10 years old come in patent Milan straw in white rose color sand and combinations. Styles include bonnet and drooping brim shapes with becoming looks. Prices listed at 1.59 each.
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Milan
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