Flyer Signs Charges Reorganization of Aerial Mail Service
Lieut C C Eversole testified before the investigating committee accusing aerial mail officials of party incidents at Checkerboard field and drunken on duty. He urged centralization of authority, better training and responsibility for mechanics, and credit for correct work. He cites pilots Carl Smith Stoner Bryan McMullen Sherlock Max Miller and repairman Pierce son died from crashes in New Jersey Indiana and Illinois due to unsuitable aircraft and unsafe conditions.
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Chicago
Checkerboard Field
Eversole
Carl Smith
Elizabethtown
N. J
Stoner
Goshen
Ind
Bryan McMullen
Batavia
Sherlock
Newark
Max Miller
Pierson
Morristown
Collapse of Polish revolt in Upper Silesia forecast
Breslau dispatch reports authoritative circles expect the Polish insurrection in Upper Silesia to collapse as key conferences proceed. Adalbert Korfanty is said to have lost his bid for the region, while German officials resignations and alleged plots stir Berlin papers amid opposition to the Polish advance. London papers warn of danger and praise Lloyd George for Versailles policy.
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Berlin
Upper Silesia
Breslau
Adalbert Korfanty
Poland
Prince Hatzfeld
Oppeln
Vorwaerts
Lerond
Interalliea Commission
Silesia
Ministry of Defense
Rote Faene
Red Flag
Upper Silesian
London
Daily News
Germany
Morning Post
Great Britain
France
Lloyd George
M. Briand
Bank at Anita Iowa Fails After 30 Years Open
The Citizens Savings bank of Anita Iowa fails to open due to inability to realize on farmers securities and slow collections. Deposits fell from 700000 to 450000 in a year and deposits will be paid in full. Also Bannock National Bank in Idaho closes by order of directors with 1555640 resources and 533107 deposits.
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Anita, In
Citizens’ Savings Bank
D. B. Forshay
Pocatello
Idaho
Bannock National Bank
P. L. Machen
National Bank
Federal Reserve District
Fire on Train in Louisiana at Gentilly Crossing
A Cincinnati New Orleans passenger train on the Southern railway was shot at as it entered Gentilly crossing near New Orleans. The dining and sleeping cars were damaged but no passengers were hurt. Police theorize the attack targeted strikebreakers arriving to replace striking workers.
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New Orleans
Southern Railway
Gentilly Crossing
Cincinnati
Coal embargo tightens as UK seeks mine owner miner talks
London on May 16 reports the coal supply remains tight as transport workers extend their import embargo yet fears of a rail strike ease after Glasgow and Clyde men refuse to strike in sympathy with miners. Lloyd George urges conciliation in the House of Commons as John R. Clynes pushes for a conference, with the premier promising to summon disputants when a conference seems feasible.
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London
Glasgow and Clyde
Tremifer Lloyd George
House of Commons
John R. Clynes
Parliamentary
Labor Party
Alfonso in auto accident near hippo drome in Madrid
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria of Spain escaped injury when their automobile overturned en route to the Hippo drome races after a tire burst. The Madrid dispatch notes the accident occurred without serious harm to the royal party.
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London
Alfonso
Victoria
Spain
Central News
Madrid
Bill Would Advance General Liggett Date May 10
Senator Wadsworth of New York introduced a bill to promote Major General Hunter Liggett, now retired, to lieutenant general on the retired list. He held the grade during World War I and served actively in the war against Germany.
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Liggett
Washington
Senator Wadsworth
Rep
N. Y
Hunter Wiggett
Germany
Island Probe Opened by Harding Mission in Manila
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and W. Cameron Forbes began their Philippine inquiry upon arrival. The mission plans daily two hour sessions for public input, intends to visit all 47 provinces, and will take at least three months to report to President Harding. They said the goal is a full fair report, not fault finding, after a warm welcome by Manila residents.
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Manila
Leonard Wood
W. Cameron Forbes
Harding
Philippine Islands
Fernandez
Philippine
Philippine Independence Commission
Wood
Forbes
Students Face Expulsion At South Carolina U
In Columbia fifty USC students face expulsion suspension or other punishment after President W S Currell announced drastic action against participation in so called subrosa fraternities in violation of state laws Students were given until next Tuesday to confess violations with lighter penalties offered for those who confess before the deadline
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Columbia
S. C
University of South Carolina
W. S. Currell
Japanese Warship Katori Arrives in England With Prince Hirohito
The Katori reached Spithead carrying Prince Hirohito as Britain’s warships decorated in welcome. Salutes were exchanged between the Japanese battleship and the British fleet during the royal visit.
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London
Katori
Hirohito
England
Spithead
Wheat Condition Survey Planned by Growers in Northwest
Spokane Washington May survey of wheat conditions in the Northwest will surpass government reports in scope. Northwestern Grain Growers associate Leo Lampson says the survey will cover 7000 members. The first news report and crop estimates camping will begin June 15.
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Spokane
Wash
Northwest
Northwestern Grain Growers, Associated
Leo Lampson
Statistical Department
Lawpson
Time is Money How to Manufacture Time in Business
Mr. Chas B Hudson of Western Union Nebraska spoke at Sidney Chamber lunch May 18 on using time as a business asset. He urged faster communications via telegraph to cut dead time, boost efficiency, and expand profits, citing cost comparisons, time savings, and ads to encourage adoption by firms.
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Chas. B. Hudson
Western Union Telegraph Company
Omaha
Nebraska
Hudson
Express
Percel
Western Union
Uncle Sam
Sidney
Leach
Sidney Orchestra Plays At Julesburg Commencement
The Sidney orchestra traveled to Julesburg last Wednesday night to perform at the commencement exercises. G. D. Van Gorder also went to Julesburg on Wednesday evening to play for the high school commencement. Mrs. Aurnie Miller of Loveland Colorado left Monday after visiting friends Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Anderson, returning from Omaha.
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Sidney
Julesburg
G. D. van Gorder
Aurnie Miller
Loveland
Colorado
H. W. Anderson
Omaha
Dr M E Pettibone Dentists Office Contact
Dr M E Pettibone dentist located in McIntosh block room 568. Phone 60.
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M. E. Pettibone
McIntosh Block
Death by own action Among Musicians Rare
The article notes that musicians rarely commit suicide or kill spouses. It mentions Schumann attempting self harm and Tschaikowsky's record, while cases of musicians killing their wives are very rare. It suggests music often fosters mental balance and composure.
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Schumann
Tschaikowsky
The United States Soil Erosion Rate Report
An average of 95 tong of soil peb bles and rock is carried by rivers into the ocean each year per square mile of the United States, per the United States geological survey. The nation spans 3,088,500 square miles, illustrating the scale of this contribution.
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United States
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Twenty Toed Elephants In Demand In India Trade
Twenty toed elephants are held in veneration across India and sought by rajas and maharajas for prosperity. Charles Mayer in Asia Magazine notes they are guarded and quartered more sumptuously than white Siamese elephants, with prices driven by the wealth rajas can assemble.
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India
Charles Mayer
Asia Magazine
Siam
Lace Tree Provides Jamaica Women Ready-Made Lace
The lace bark tree yields ready-made lace for caps bonnets and nets. Its inner bark is soaked and separated into layers, then stretched and sun dried. Water leaches the sap, while in the South Seas a bread tree produces fruit like a freshly baked loaf.
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Jamaica
South Sea Islands
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Charles R. Forbes
Charles 8. Forbes
Seattle
Bureau of Risk Insurance
R. G. Cholmeley - Jones
Massachusetts
Hurley- Mason Company
Lieut. C. C. Eversole
Korfanty
Anita
Iowa
Idaho Depository
Louisiana
British Railway and Transport
Mary Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
General Wood
Uni Marinello
Stacia Morae
Hardy
Sidney, Nebr
Manufac
Hink
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