Peace-time Army Urged At 150,000 Strength By General Hines
Washington. Maj. Gen. John L. Hines urged a standing peace-time army of 150,000 when welcoming the new class to the war college. He warned economy has weakened military strength and lowered morale. He urged careful budgeting and full understanding of procedures before any changes to peace structure are adopted. He noted depleted WWI reserve material necessitating higher appropriations and the loss of noncommissioned officers and specialists impacting training of reserves and guard units.
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Washington
John L. Hines
War College
Hines
War Department
National Guard
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Message on Birch Bark Tells Fate of Cyclops
Marshfield Mass reports a birch bark scroll found in seaweed inside a sealed bottle. The note references the 1918 USS Cyclops disaster and lists 161 men aboard with bearings and indecipherable sections, noting two crew names resembling the signature.
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Cyclops
Marshfield
Mass
Cyclo
U. S. S. Cyclops
C. P. Arm U
Russia Offer to Negotiate War Debt to United States
Moscow broadcasts a formal offer to negotiate the Kerensky debt with the United States. Soviet Russia says it is ready to present the proposal if the offer is not rejected, and would discuss all American claims including governmental and private without demanding recognition.
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Moscow
United States
Russia
More Than 200 Die After Steamers Collide in Kronstadt
More than 200 of the 563 passengers aboard the steamer Burevestnik perished when the vessel foundered after a collision with a freight steamer at the entrance of the ship canal in Kronstadt Russia. Initial estimates put the death toll around 100.
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Kronstadt
Russia
Burevestnik
Valentino Buried in Hollywood After Consents
Rudolph Valentino the famous film star is laid to rest in Hollywood California with his brother and sister's consent. A special car carried the star's body to the sites where he achieved fame.
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Valentino
California
New York
Rudolph Valentino
Hollywood
Roc Men to Meet in Chicago Sante Ste Marie
Mich Chicuago was chosen as the meeting place of the directors of the Mixte highway to WLeT at the annul meeting here.
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Chicago
Sante Ste Marie
Mich
Chicaugo
Fifth Reservation Up to World Court Faces Debate
Geneva reports the fifth U S Senate reservation on joining the World Court stirred debate among signatories. Debate centered on whether the veto right could restrict advisory opinions. British and Canadian representatives offered opposing views, while Spain's decision and Germany's entry arrangements grew pressing as the assembly seeks clarity and next steps.
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Geneva
United States Senate
America
World Court of International Justice
United States
Council of the
League of Nations
Washington
Sir George Foster
Canada
Sir Cecil Hurst
Great Britain
Sir Cecil
League Council
League
Spain
Germany
Commander Rodgers Buried in Arlington
A year after PN-91 under John Rodgers rose from San Pablo Bay to span the Pacific, Rodgers’ body was laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Navy and Army conducted the last rites as Rodgers, heir to a long line of service, was killed in Philadelphia during a plane crash while landing from a flight from Washington.
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Washington
PN-91
John Rodgers
San Pablo Bay
California
America
Hawaii
Arlington Cemetery
Military Department
Navy
Army
United States
Philadelphia
Azores Island quake leaves eight dead and 400 homes ruined
Lisbon reports from Horta district indicate eight killed and about 200 injured after a severe Azores earthquake. The towns of Horta and Fiamen gas suffered near total destruction with 400 houses flattened. Appeals for provisions and clothing have been sent to Portuguese authorities as aftershocks continue.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Horta
Fayal
Azores
Fiamengas
First triple execution in Ohio at Columbus Penitentiary
Three men were put to death for murder in the Ohio penitentiary in Columbus. It marked the first time Ohio carried out a triple execution.
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Columbus
Ohio
Curfew Rings at 10 In Chicago Enforces Old Law
Chicago enforces a night curfew at 10 PM under an old ordinance to keep minors off streets. Police will patrol to ensure compliance and issue warnings or penalties as prescribed by city rules.
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Chicago
Tragedy in San Francisco: Mother and Four Children Die
Mrs Otto Fuller and her four children were found dead by asphyxiation in a two room basement flat after Otto Fuller, the husband, had unsuccessfully searched for work in the days prior. The case appears to be a domestic tragedy with a bereaved husband left to cope with the loss.
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Kills Self
San Francisco
Otto Fuller
Rabbi resigns to pursue motion picture directing
Rabbi Ernest I. Trattner quits as leader of Temple Emanuel of Los Angeles to become a motion picture director in Burbank California, a spokesman says.
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Burbank
Calif
Ernest I. Trattner
Temple Emanuel of
Los Angeles
Rare bargain in high grade piano
For quick sale will sell at a very substantial discount in price the strictly high grade piano which we have in Sidney. Liberal terms to any responsible person. If interested write quick for particulars to The Denver Music Company, Denver, Colorado, Est. 42 years 50-6.
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Sidney
Denver Music Company
Denver
Colorado
Sunol Items Show Local Attendance at Picnic and Visits
Sunol residents were well represented at the old settlers picnic at Lodge Pole. Several locals and visitors such as Miss Esther Booth and Mildred Dickinson prepared for teaching in Colorado, while others toured Denver and Lincoln. The week included shopping, family visits, and attendance at the Sidney circus, with multiple residents traveling to Julesburg and Bismarck Range areas.
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Sunol
Old Setlers
Lodge Pole
Clara
Helen Mohatt
J. B. Ruttner
Colorado
Seeger
Denver
John Hornicek
Esther Booth
Fa Junta
Colo
Mildred Dickinson
James Seda
Guy Gilbert
James Booth
Lee Line
Booth Ranch
Farmers Elevator Ad Opts New Hours After Wilts Exit
Notice states elevator open now on Taxi-Call 161 and invites farmers to bring in grain to Fra Braver's facility. Public notice references the Wilts departure and announces operation continuity for the grain elevator.
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Farmers Elevator
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