Dublin's Finest Building Burned in Sinn Fein Assault
In Dublin May 27 Sinn Fein troops destroyed the 5,000,000 customs house and Liberty Hall after a long battle with black and tans. The raid killed and wounded dozens, captured 65 rebels, and left government papers lost or destroyed. Police and military containment followed as fires raged.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Custom House
Sinn
Sally
Dublin Castle
Crown
Great Customs
Liberty Hall
Larkin
Harding’s Sister Sued for Libel in DC Court
Mrs. Caro lyn Votaw sister of President Harding is named defendant in a $25 000 libel suit in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. Dr G R Lee Cole alleges damage to his good name from a letter Votaw wrote to Justice Stafford on April 25 during the Cole domestic case.
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G. R Lee Cole
Washington
Carolyn Votaw
Harding
District of Columbia Supreme Court
G. R. Lee Cole
Gen Wood's Car Falls Into River in the Philippines
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood of the Philippine mission to assess conditions under President Harding’s request escaped injury when his automobile slipped from a river ferry into the Pinacanauan near Cabagan. About twenty men, including Wood, hauled the car from the water and raised it to dry land after an hour.
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Tugegario
Cagayan
P. L
Leonard Wood
Philippine Islands
Harding
Pinacanauan River
General Wood
U S Woman Beaten by Jap Thief in Yokohama
Mrs. Isabel W. Sturdevant, an American, was badly injured when a burglar struck in Yokohama. Physicians report a successful operation and she is expected to recover.
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Yokohama
Isabel W. Sturdevant
Church Hits Fight in Jersey City July 2 plan
Winona Lake reports condemnations of a coming pugilistic mill set for July 2 in Jersey City New Jersey. The brief notes opposition and calls for solutions though details remain unclear.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Jersey City
N. J
Senate approves Borah disarmament amendment by 74 to 0
The senate adopts with a 74 to 0 vote the Borah disarmament amendment to the $500 million naval appropriation bill. It calls for a conference with Great Britain and Japan to agree on reducing naval expenditures and programs annually for five years, pending house concurrence.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Japan
House
400 Rebels Fall in Battle Near Follagino and Zornal
Ceuta dispatch says Emir Abdel Malik led 5 000 infantry 400 cavalry against French columns at Follagino and Zornal. French inflicted 400 killed or wounded before rebels, despite losses, resolved to press on with the resistance.
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Madrid
Ceuta
Morocco
Abdel Malik
Follagino
Zornal
Hays Inspects Air Line On New York Flight
Postmaster General Will Hays stepped from an air mail plane at Mineola Fields and praised the trip from Washington as enormously instructive. He said the journey helped familiarize him with the route, flown by a regular mail aviator.
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Washington
New York
Will Hays
Mineola Fields
L. I
Englehart divorce suit seeks 200000 alimony
Hammond Ind May 26 Timothy W Englehart a Gary realty operator and contractor is defendant in a Hammond Superior court divorce suit filed by his wife Sadie A Englehart The plaintiff seeks 200000 alimony and a restraining order to prevent disposal of his property
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Hammond
Ind
Timothy W. Englehart
Gary
Hammond Superior Court
Sadie A. Englehart
British Irish Casualties Reported in Ireland
In Erin London May 27 the casualties of British soldiers and police in Ireland from January 1 to May 1 totaled 487 killed and 837 wounded. Sir Greenwood, chief secretary for Ireland, announced the figures to the house of commons.
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Erin
London
Ireland
Sir Greenwood
House of Commons
Wheat in Spectacular Advance in Chicago Market
May wheat surged on brisk foreign demand and unfavorable crop reports. Traders noted many shorts were forced to cover as prices climbed in early trading in Chicago.
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Chicago
Senate approves naval amendment boosting pay and marine corps funding
Washington May 26 The senate 45 to 43 adopted amendments to the naval appropriation bill increasing pay for 120 000 enlisted men and raising marine corps appropriations by 7 000 000 while also approving a fuel and transport boost from 17 500 000 to 25 000 000. Senators opposed included Borah Capper Cummins Harrold Kenyon Ladd La Follette Lenroot McNary Norbeck Norris Townsend and Willis with King Poindexter offering contrasting views.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Capper
Kansas
Cummins
Iowa
Harrold
Oklahoma
Kenyon
Ladd
North Dakota
la Follette
Lenroot
Wisconsin
McNary
Oregon
Norbeck
South Dakota
Norris
Nebraska
Townsend
Michigan
Willis
Ohio
King
Utah
United States
Poindexter
Marine Corps
President Should Decide
The American Legion national committee on military policy opposes immediate withdrawal of U S forces from Germany. They disapprove Hamilton Fish's resolution and urge keeping troops in Germany until the President determines it is proper to withdraw.
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American Legion
Germany
Washington
National Committee On
Legion Committee
Hamilton Fish
New York
United States
Marie Curie Ill During American Visit in Pittsburgh
Marie Curie is sick in Pittsburgh with rest ordered after a rushed American tour. Doctors say she is not seriously ill but exhausted from travel. The Curie party will cut the rest of the trip short and plans to depart for New York Sunday and then France.
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Pittsburgh
Mme
Marie Curie
America
Curie
Mme. Curie
American
New York
France
Americans require British visa before sailing to United Kingdom
The State department announced that Americans planning to visit the United Kingdom must obtain a visa from the British consul prior to sailing to gain entry. Some British authorities report annoyance from Americans attempting entry without the proper visa.
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Washington
State Department
United Kingdom
France to borrow 82 billion francs to cover expenditures
Paris May 27 France must borrow 82 000 000 000 francs normally equal to 2 720 000 000 dollars to meet this year's expenditures M Cheron reporter of the finance committee informs the senate.
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France
Paris
M. Cheron
Finance Committee
Senate
Germany Plans Food and Money Aid to Silesia
London reports on May 27 that the German government notified France of its plan to send supplies of food and money into Silesia. The message underscores Germany’s effort to assist the region amid postwar strains.
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Germany
Silesia
London
France
President Harding Pays Tribute at Hoboken War Dead Funeral
President Harding lays a wreath on the coffin of the first American soldier killed on German soil Joseph W Guyton of Michigan Company I 126th Infantry as 5000 war dead are honored at the Hoboken army piers before bodies ship to their homes. He vows no more wars and silent tribute follows Mrs Harding weeps as coffins lie in the flag draped sheds.
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New York
Harding
Hoboken
Hudson
Republic
Joseph W. Guyton
One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Infantry
Michigan
United States of America
Manhattan
Academy of Political Science
Hotel
Astor
One Hundred and Sixth United States Infantry
Brooklyn
Civil liberties union seeks federal action in Alabama coal strikes
The American Civil Liberties Union urged Secretary Davis to intervene as open industrial conflict is forecast in Alabama coal fields. It claims civil rights violations occurred during a recent strike ended by the state militia and argues state authorities will do nothing to improve conditions.
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Washington
Alabama
American Civil Liberties Union
Davis
Federal Department
RAIL BOARD SLICE WAGES TO CUT RATES
The railroad labor board plans wage reductions on June 1 using the 1920 July wage award as the basis. After a week of deliberation, tentative percentages would cut current rates by 10 to 15 percent depending on employee class. The decision will mirror form No 2 that granted the previous $600 million increase.
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Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Last Rites for General Fernando Primo-Rivera
The funeral of Gen. Fernando Primo-Rivera marquis de Estella former minister of war and commander of Spanish forces in the Philippines in 1896 was held Tuesday in Madrid and drew a large attendance from official circles.
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Madrid
Fernando Primo-Rivera
Marquis de Estella
Philippine Islands
Ebert Proclaims Ban on Military Organizations
Berlin on May 26 reports a proclamation signed by President Ebert threatens a fine of 100000 marks and imprisonment for anyone forming a military organization in Germany.
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Ebert
Berlin
Germany
Deport 1200 Mexicans From Fort Worth Train
About 1200 Mexicans were taken by a special train from Fort Worth to be returned to Mexico. Consul Garcia announced the departure as the border trip began.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Mexico
Garcia
Care in loading early potatoes prevents damage in transit
United States Department of Agriculture specialists urge careful loading of new potatoes to reduce breakage and disease losses. The double headed ventilated barrel is preferred. load on end, add end liners, and brace crates tightly. Avoid sacks and hampers for tender potatoes. use crates with proper ventilation and avoid diseased stock.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Turnips a Common Garden Crop in North and South
The article explains turnips as a widespread garden crop, noting timing for northern midsummer sowing and southern spring or fall planting. It covers drill sowing, soil stirring, and thinning, plus storage guidance, cold tolerance, and pest issues with plant lice and nicotine sprays.
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North
Plan to Eradicate Sorrel From Pasture
USDA specialists recommend ground limestone two tons per acre or hydrated lime one and a half tons per acre or quicklime one ton per acre to kill sheep sorrel. Slaked quicklime sprayed as a wet mix injures leaves and improves soil pH. Iron sulphate solution, two pounds per gallon, destroys sorrel with no permanent grass harm. repeated treatments needed in patches. A short crop rotation and multi-season cultivation help reduce sorrel as well.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Better profits in poultry standard-bred stock benefits
Five reasons from USDA specialists advocate standard-bred poultry for farmers. They note better size, type, color, and appearance. greater usefulness for farmers. uniform quality. higher demand and better prices. The summary highlights improved stock and egg sales through standard-bred fowls.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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