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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1924
Page
2
News Review reports heavy fighting near Shanghai as Chinese factions clash and other nations monitor from Shanghai harbor. Dawes plan begins with Germany paying 85 million and Seymour Gilbert appointed to direct reparations, while France plans Ruhr withdrawal. UK and Swiss leaders urge German inclusion and arbitration, and US contemplates arms traffic talks amid oil scandal probes.
In Geneva, Prime Minister MacDonald delivered a sharp critique of France s security pact before the League of Nations assembly. His pointed remarks drew strong applause from a majority of delegates, forcing the French delegation to respond to his suggestion as the debate intensified.
Dispatches from London report secret negotiations yielding a plan to admit Ulster into the Irish Free State while preserving its autonomy. Governments of the Free State and Great Britain approve, with Sir James Craig showing sympathy. The scheme sets nine Ulster counties under a northern parliament and executive for Irish governance.
State troops and National Guard restored order after six men died in Herrin Illinois during clashes between the Ku Klux Klan and Flaming Circle following charges against the Shelton brothers for the February murder of Constable Cagle. Police arrested many on both sides as leaders agreed to a truce. The next span of the campaign covers arrests and reconciliation efforts amid regional tension.
R H the prince of Wales courts attention on Long Island amid watchers and reporters as he takes part in polo practice, attends dinners and dances with the younger set, and witnesses Ep inard lose to Wise Counsellor in Belmont Park’s first international race, maintaining his popularity despite public scrutiny.
TLEE POMERENE and Owen J. Roberts were appointed as the two special counsels for the government in the oil cases. The appointment underscores the government’s effort to probe and prosecute alleged oil industry misconduct.
Three famous sports figures perished in accidents last week. Joe Boyer sacrificed his life to save spectators at the Altoona speedway. Dario Resta, famed Italian race winner, was killed at Brooklands England while pursuing a new record. Edward F. Geers, long revered harness driver known as Pop, died when his mate Miladi fell in a Wheeling race. Marta Thompson Daviess, novelist artist and dramatist, died at her New York residence. Also dying were H J Case inventor of threshing machinery and Lieut Gen S B M Young US Army retired with Civil War and Philippines honors.
County Attorney Henry J. Beal of Douglas County warns readers about a smooth oil swindle operating in rural areas. A single man sells oil for half price to a few prominent citizens, then returns with a team to pressure and collect in advance on orders that are never shipped. He claims many readers have lost money and invites tips and canceled checks to prosecute the offenders. Plate glass for Windshields and Sedan doors installed at Hahler Garage.
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