France plans Ruhr invasion and economic take over
Paris reports France plans to invade and occupy the Ruhr on May 1 in a non military move. A secret committee of economists and business leaders lays out a plan to run all mining, industry, banks, railways and canals for reparations. US reaction and debt cancellation debate noted.
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Paris
Ruhr
Great Britain
Rhur
Washington
United States
Europe
America
Yves Guyot
World of Finance
Viviani
Mexican Rail Crisis Reaches Critical Stage
Mexico City reports severe congestion on national railroads as thousands of tons of merchandise languish in Vera Cruz Tampico Puerto Mexico and frontier cities. Officials say engine shortages prevent moving goods to destinations, prompting calls for extraordinary government action.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Puerto Mexico
United States
Mill City Flour Prices Drop at Minnesota Mills
Minneapolis flour prices fell 50 cents a barrel over the past week, standard patent flour at mills ranging from 8.15 to 8.40 per barrel. In New York, March commodity prices declined 4.1 percent per Bradstreet, with about half of all commodities lower.
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Minneapolis
New York
Bradstreet
Hospital for Crippled Children to Be Built by Shriners
A site in St Louis was purchased for a $1,000,000 hospital for crippled children to be constructed by the Shriners of the United States. The project will create a major medical facility serving young patients nationwide.
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St. Louis
Shriners of
U. S
Shriners of the
United States
Hoover Recommends Tax Exemption for US Firms Abroad
Washington April 9. Secretary Herbert C. Hoover proposes exempting American firms operating in foreign countries from the excess profit section of the income tax law. The recommendation targets firms with overseas operations to simplify taxation.
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Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
Mexican General Executed Amid Obregon Crackdown
Mexico City reports another indication of President Obregon's iron hand against revolutionists as a Mexican general is executed. The April 9 dispatch notes continued harsh measures by the government in its effort to quell insurgent activity.
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Mexico City
Obregon
Daugherty Sees New Day as DOJ Enforces Law on Builders
Attorney General Daugherty warns business against illegal practices while pledging firm action under Sherman antitrust law. He cites intolerable conditions in the building materials industry and calls for greater outside aid as DOJ plans investigations. In Chicago, contractors and architects vow to root out corruption in the local building trade.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Department
Chicago
Charles Halted by Mob Delays Ex-Emperor on Swiss Return
Former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary faced a five hour halt near Frohnleiten as thousands of workers in Bruck threatened demonstrations over his bid to regain the throne. He was delayed before continuing toward Switzerland after the failed bid.
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Vienna
Charles
Switzerland
Hungary
Frohnleiten
Bruck
Lower Austria
Buchs
Austria-Hungary
George H. Carter
Iowa
Washington
Joint Congressional Committee On Printing
Mrs Stillman Receives $62 500 Alimony Check
New York April 11. Counsel for Mrs Anne A Stillman in divorce suit from James A Stillman announced receipt of a $62 500 alimony check from the plaintiff's attorneys.
Curfew Law for Chicago Reported April 11
Chicago authorities report a curfew ordinance requiring all children under sixteen to remain indoors by ten o clock each evening. The measure aims to reduce juvenile disturbances and promote public safety amid rising citywide concerns.
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Chicago
Rights at peace table denied by US note to Japan over Yap
Secretary Hughes declares US will not relinquish rights in peace settlements despite non participation in the League. Notes to Britain, France, Italy and Japan emphasize that Versailles did not grant overseas rights to Japan or others and that Yap mandate lacks US authority or finality.
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Washington
United States
Hughes
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Yap
League of Nations
Germany
Council of
Supreme Council
Labor Board to Hear Rail Wage Reduction Appeals
Chicago April 7. Wage cuts for railroad workers nationwide will be considered soon by the United States railway labor board. George W. Hanger, one of the three public members, announced that 26 railroads have applied for permission to cut wages on their lines, mostly for unskilled labor. Several roads seek authorization to reduce pay for all employees.
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Chicago
United States Railway Labor Board
George W. Hanger
U S Weekly Market Report April 7 Grain and Dairy Trends
The week ending April 7 reports uncertain grain markets with price swings and mixed sentiment. Government crop forecasts show yield at 621 million bushels. wheat bearish on the 7th. Cash markets mix No 2 red winter wheat and No 2 hard wheat premiums, with declines in May prices for wheat and corn across Chicago Minneapolis and Kansas City. Dairy and livestock also soften as supplies rise and demand remains weak with lower butter and cheese prices and lambs and hogs easing modestly.
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U. S. Bureau OF Markets
Washington
Nebraska
Chicago
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Western
Northern
Florida
New York
Texas
Bliss
Northwestern
Philadelphia
Boston
Wisconsin
Senate seeks Harding Hughes policy for world peace
Senator Hitchcock stated that Democratic leaders in the senate will back any foreign policy proposed by President Harding and Secretary Hughes. He pledged support for any administration proposition that aims to secure an international agreement and world peace and disarmament.
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Washington
Senate
Harding
Hughes
Hitchcock
Tanlac credited by Kansas City woman for recovery
Mrs. Robert O. Reynolds of 127 North Denver St. Kansas City Missouri says Tanlac gave her back appetite energy and relief from long standing rheumatism stomach and nervous troubles after ten years of illness. She notes weight gain and improved sleep and urges others to try the medicine as she did. Tankie sold by leading druggists everywhere.
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Robert O. Reynolds
North
Denver St
Kansas City
Tanlac
Adv
Daniel in the lions den story inspires child’s daring request
In a parlor tale from Harper's Magazine, Betty asks lions to bite Daniel a little despite being told he is a good man. The scene unfolds as she presses for a dramatic outcome.
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Daniel
Betty
Harper’s Magazine
Red Cross Ball Blue Proclaimed Finest Product Worldwide
An opinionated note claims Red Cross Ball Blue as the world’s finest product of its kind and asserts every woman who uses it knows the truth of the statement.
Betty Refuses to Leave Aunt Ruth’s House
Four year old Betty pleads to stay with Aunt Ruth, insisting her mother allowed her to stay all day until dark. Uncle James prepares to take her home at about four o'clock as Betty objects strongly.
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Betty
Aunt Ruth
James
The Girl Who Listens To Soft Nothings
A reflective piece follows a girl who tunes to soft nothings hoping they may someday hold great significance in her life. The prose frames listening as a quiet act guiding future meaning.
Vesuvius Erupts Again Amid Strong Seismic Activity
Mount Vesuvius is in active eruption near Naples on April 8. The eruption is the most violent in 15 years and is marked by strong internal rumblings and notable volcanic activity.
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Mt. Vesuvius
Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Reward Set For Bank Bandits In Kentucky
Louisville April 8 The Kentucky Bankers Association offers a standing reward of 1000 dollars for every robber dead or alive as bank robberies become more dangerous in the state.
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Kentucky Association
Louisville
Kentucky
Kentucky Bankers’ Association
Pioneer Circus Man Wallace Dies in Rochester
Rochester Minnesota April 11 Wallace B B Wallace of Peru Indiana a pioneer circus man died at a local hospital after receiving medical care since February 11 The death marks the passing of a notable figure in early American circus history with roots in Peru Indiana and a long career in touring shows
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Rochester
Minn
Wallace
Peru
Ind
Four Men Rob Chicago Mail Car In Auto Hiatus
Chicago detectives report a mail robbery on April 11 as four men in an automobile held up a mail car. Details remain scant but authorities pursue leads and coordinate with federal agents.
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U. S
Chicago
Howat Fined for Contempt in Kansas Strike Case
In Pittsburg Kansas on April 11 Alexander Howat was found guilty of contempt of court for calling a coal miners strike two weeks earlier in defiance of an injunction. He was fined 200 dollars.
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Howat
Pittsburg
Kan
Alexander Howat
Hail Kills Birds in Rockford Area
Rockford Uil April 11 reports hundreds of birds killed and property damage from a hailstorm and accompanying rain.
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Rockford, Uil
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Devers
Stearns
Constibanon
Holland
Mitchell Chemical Company
Altoona
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Porto Rico
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Birmingham
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Rose & Rosh
Tennyson
Detroit
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