League of Nations to hold September conference on US entry
Geneva reports the League council adjourns its March session by decisively addressing America's status with the World Court. Delegates from all court members and the Washington government will meet September 1 in Geneva to craft an amended agreement on American reservations. The move signals tacit US acceptance of council initiative and ties to a broader league reorganization plan following Brazil's veto on Germany.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Council of the
League of Nations
America
Permanent Court of International Justice
Council
Washington
League
Brazil
Germany
Silver Brings Boom to Deserted Nevada Town
Beatty Nevada, once near death in Death Valley region, has revived after a lead silver discovery. Population rose from 35 to 500 in three months, while Leadfield nearby houses about 1,000 residents in tents and shacks. Lumber salvaged from Rhyo lite ghost town fuels expansion as mining progresses.
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Beatty
Nev
Death Valley
Pacific Coast
Leadfield
Board of Tax Appeals to Visit 13 Cities This Spring
The board of tax appeals will visit 13 cities in the West and South starting April 19 to hear disputed cases. The 15 members will form four groups of three and travel four weeks to Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Tulsa Oklahoma City Dallas New Orleans Birmingham Atlanta Chicago Des Moines and St Paul. Over 500 cases, mainly small amounts, will be heard to avoid sending taxpayers to Washington.
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Washington
Board of Tax Appeals
Zeld
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Dallas
New Orleans
Birmingham
Atlanta
Chicago
Des Moines
St. Paul
Navigation Delayed on Lake Superior By Ice Bank
Captain Daniel Magnuson of the local coast guard station says navigation on Lake Superior will start three weeks later this year due to a 29 inch stand of ice in the harbor. The delay shifts the opening of shipping and harbor activities, affecting local crews and related businesses. The forecast and ice measurements come from official coast guard observations.
Jewish leaders pledge 70000 for Chicago quota drive
In the national United Palestine Appeal campaign aiming for a 5 million goal, Chicago leaders pledged 70000 to support the city's quota of 500000. The pledge was announced as the first move in the drive led by prominent Jewish businessmen.
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Chicago
Suits to dissolve Adams cracking patents in fraud case
New York Att orney General Sargent asks dissolution of 16 so called Adams patents that cover the cracking process used to refine gasoline. The Texas company owning and leasing the patents is named with Joseph H Adams of Flatbush Brooklyn as a claimant. Government alleges fraud and concealment in securing the patents, a move seen as potentially cheaper gasoline for the public. The suit is described as the largest patent case to date, risking substantial annual income losses for the Texas company.
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New York
Adams
Sargent
Texas Company
Department of Justice
Brooklyn
Joseph H. Adams
Filatbush
Texan Company
Forest Week Designated by Coolidge Across North America
President Coolidge proclaims April 18 to 24 as American Forest Week and notes Canada observes the same week. He urges wise land use as essential to national economy and thrift, cites a shift toward prudent forest management, and mentions local committees forming nationwide under Frank O. Lowden's chairmanship.
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Washington
Coolidge
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Western Union Ties With Mexico Telegraph in 20 Year Pact
Mexico City reports a 20 year contract signed by the Mexican government and the Mexican Telegraph company uniting with Western Union. The Mexican Telegraph company will become part of Western Union, enabling greatly improved wire communication between the United States and Mexico.
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Mexico City
Mexican Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
United States
Mexico
Western Union
State Police Take Charge in Hamtramck After Shooting
Detroit authorities led by Safety Commissioner Alan G. Straight and the state police assumed control of Hamtramck after widespread unrest following the shooting of Patrolman Charien Budds by Acting Chief William Marquardt.
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Detroit
Mich
Alan G. Straight
Hamtramck
Charien Budds
William Marquardt
Ransom Paid for Cuban Planter Col Enrique Pinna
A ransom of ten thousand dollars was paid for the release of Col Enrique Pinna a wealthy Cuban planter captured by bandits in Havana.
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Havana
Cuba
Enrique Pinna
Foolishness of Fear: Embrace Courage in Business and Life
In this Forbes Magazine piece by Herbert N. Cassou, the writer argues fear undermines success and happiness. He urges facing fear, taking risks in business, and choosing courage over safety, noting danger can sharpen character and resilience.
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Herbert N. Cassou
Forbes Magazine
Adult reflections on life and Paradise lost
In a contemplative monologue, the speaker laments the loss of childlike certainty. He contrasts adult knowledge with childhood innocence, describing how the road to paradise widens into shadowed complexities and competing impulses that pull at him away from simple faith.
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Paradise
Arthur Somers Roche
Heart
Air Mail Link Belfast and London Hailed as Peace Measure
Proposals for a year round air mail service between Belfast Ireland and England gain praise for reducing war focus and tying peoples closer. Two planes have been purchased and a third ordered to run evening to morning deliveries. In France a five centimes tax on salaries could fund scientific research, estimated at 14 million francs yearly.
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Belfast
Ireland
England
London
Frst
Montreal Herald
France
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Correcting Receding Chins With Dental Plates
New York surgeons use a special plate to move the lower jaw forward so molar teeth meet properly. The plate makes patients bite forward and in most cases the receding chin becomes normal.
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New York
Boom in Italy Sparks Postwar Prosperity Surge
Italy faces a rapid rise in consumer demand as households meet long unmet needs since the war. Officials note renewed spending and higher production fueling a visible upswing in the economy and everyday life.
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Italy
Knights of Youth opens in New York schools
A new order named To Aid Children Knights of Youth aims at ethical training for schoolchildren in 12 New York City public schools. About 1,000 children are enrolled in one school, with character as the knight’s core pursuit. The movement, backed by the National Child Welfare Association, seeks to curb juvenile crime.
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Knights of Youth
New York City
National Child Welfare Association
Spread of Bob Shingling Tops Hairdressing Style Abroad
The latest inquiries show Bob Shingling remains the most popular hairdressing style in Paris London Vienna and Rome. Readers reports indicate widespread adoption across these capitals with fashion followers embracing the classic cut.
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Paris
London
Vienna
Rome
Easter Bake Sale At Jeovani Grocery This Saturday
The M E Kensington church will hold a bake sale at Jeovani Grocery on Saturday April 3. The event features potted plants and cut flowers for Easter and is announced with a death report noting the morning time of 10 o clock.
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M. E. Kensington
Jeovani
Real Opportunity to Buy Piano at Discount and Easy Terms
An ad from A. Hospe Co of Scottsbluff Nebraska offers a fine piano left on a bank for 2 RAG DISCOUNT with easy payments under Huspe's payment plan. Includes call for description and details. Also advertises a Ford returning car in good running condition priced from $50 and up by M. W. Osborn Meter Co.
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Huspe
Nebraska
A. Hospe Co
Scottsbluff
Ford
M. W. Osborn Meter Co
Stallion LISCARD to stand for 1926 season near Gurley
Registering owner offers stallion LISCARD a 1926 season at a location 1 mile south and 9 miles west of Gurley. Chestnut sorrel Belgian, 1800 pounds, 16 years old, life health certified, gentle and proven breeder. Service charge 10 dollars to insure colt or 15 dollars to insure colt to stand and suck, due at foaling. mares removed from county at risk.
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Liscard
My Place
Gurley
Ares
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