Lloyd George Warns on Polish Silesia Crisis and Versailles Pact
Prime Minister Lloyd George in the Commons denounces Polish insurrection in Silesia as a defiance of the Versailles treaty. He urges Allies to uphold the treaty or allow German defense, warning that failure could threaten European peace and safety. He notes Poland’s complicity and Lithuania incident as precedents.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Upper Silesia
Europe
Germany
Korfanty
Silesia
Pete
Lithuania
United States
France
Italy
Great Britain
Vilna
Poland
Bandits Kill Gary Grocer in Failed Robbery
Gary Ind May 14 Frank Zezicki 2277 Madison Street died of pistol wounds after two bandits shot him during a robbery attempt at his grocery store. Assailants escaped.
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Gary Grocer
Gary
Ind
Frank Zezicki
Madison Street
German nerves ease as Berlin signals crisis subsides
Berlin reports marked relaxation in German political circles as the crisis triggered by the al attempt begins to ease. Officials observe reduced tension and renewed confidence amid cautious optimism about the path forward.
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Berlin
Tincher Grain Bill Passes House of Representatives
The Tincher bill to tax grain futures trades 20 cents a bushel passed the house by 269 to 69 and moves to the senate. It would tax puts calls ups and downs and indemnities, with similar taxes on off market futures contracts. Chicago Board of Trade President Joseph P. Griffin condemned the measure as undemocratic and warned exchanges may quit if enacted.
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Washington
House
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Chicago
House of Representatives
Joseph P. Griffin
Chicago Board of Trade
Germany Yields to Allied Terms Ends Cabinet Crisis
Berlin May 12 Germany will sign under Allied terms and form a centrist led cabinet. Chancellor Wirth announces full acceptance of reparations, guarantees, disarmament, and war crime trials, after Fehrenbach coalition breakdown.
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Berlin
Germany
German People’s Party
Bavarian People’s Party
Versailles
Doctor Wirth
Fehrenbach
Gustav Bauer
Social Democratic
Herr Gessler
Defense
Herr Bergmann
Paris
Doctor Cunto
Doctor Canto
Bergmann
Wirth
Reichstag
Priest in Mail Theft Surrenders Bonds Amid Temptation Tale
Rev. Father Anthony Gorek of New Chicago Indiana admits he was drawn to $85,000 in Liberty bonds from a mail robbery. He says he spent $1,140 to aid his parish and used the rest to pay debts and provide relief to jobless parishioners. Bonds recovered total $83,860 after his confession. A former parishioner Wanda Arbertis was arrested in Toledo, Ohio, as the investigation links to the Ohio mail robbery case.
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Chicago
Anthony Gorek
New Chicago
Ind
United States Secret Service
Secret Service
Wanda Arbertis
Toledo
Ohio City
Wood Starts Luzon Tour From Manila Mission Heads North
The Harding mission to study Philippine conditions plans an 18 day tour of northern central Luzon with no public hearings but offers a chance for any interested party to present statements. General Wood and Governor Forbes praise the support received for the inquiry as Acting Governor Yeater hosts a dinner in the mission’s honor.
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Manila
P. L
Harding
Philippine Islands
Luzon
Wood
Forbes
Yeater
Polish Rebels Take Kozol in Upper Silesia
Polish insurgents crossed the Oder and captured Kandrzia station and Kozol after fierce fighting. Italians withdrew from barracks with 35 killed. Reports say several Italian prisoners were murdered after a night of heavy combat at Rati bor.
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Oppeln
Upper Silesia
Oder River
Kandrzia Station
Kozol
Ratibor
Postal Savings Decline in April Deposits Drop to 156 Million
The Post Office department reported a decrease in United States postal savings deposits for April. Total deposits on May 1 stood at 156,000,000 dollars, about 10,000,000 less than in April. Unemployment was cited as the cause of the downturn.
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Washington
United States Postal Savings System
Post Office Department
Frank White
Valley City
N. D
Treasury Department
United States
Cholera and Typhus Reported Early in Moscow
A Moscow dispatch to the Latvian Telegraph Agency reports an unusually early outbreak of cholera and typhus in Moscow, with the Soviet government said to be greatly alarmed by the situation.
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Moscow
Riga
Author's Daughter Dies in Fall From Horse
Miss Mary White sixteen daughter of William Allen White author and publisher of the Emporia Gazette died from skull fracture after a horse fall in Emporia Kansas on May 16.
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Emporia
Kan
Mary White
Wiliam Allen White
Emporia Gazette
Bergdoll Warning Sent to Justice Department
Special agent John F. O Connor testified before the House investigating committee that warnings about Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, the Philadelphia draft dodger, were sent to the Department of Justice while Bergdoll remained in custody. He said, to his knowledge, the notices were not transmitted to military authorities.
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Bergdoll
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Philadelphia
Dodger
Department of Justice
John F. O'Connor
Department
House
O’connor
Metallurgical workers union backs Third Internationale
In Santander on May 16 the metallurgical workers syndicate, meeting in national congress, voted to join the Third Internationale of Moscow. Delegates from Asturias and Vigo voted against the motion.
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Third Internationale
Santander
Spain
Metallurgical Workers
National Congress
Moscow
Asturias
Vigo
Fur Exchange Reports Deficit of 9.2 Million Dollars
Officials of the International Fur Exchange announce a deficit of 9,202,437 dollars in the company finances. A circular detailing the loss is being mailed to all stockholders in St. Louis on May 16.
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Fur Company
St. Louis
The
International Fur Exchange
U S weekly market report on grain and livestock May 12
U S Bureau of Markets reports week ending May 12 with grain prices rallying then dipping on the 7th amid high price levels. Wheat and corn futures change little in Chicago and Minneapolis. hay and dairy products show mixed movement. hogs and cattle rise in Chicago with varied livestock shipments for the week ending May 6.
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U. S. Bureau OF Markets
Washington
Germany
Wallace
Southwest
Chicago
Minneapolis
Kansas
Winnipeg
Cincinnati
South Carolina
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Wisconsin
Americas
Senate Passes Emergency Tariff and Anti Dumping Bill
The senate approved the emergency tariff and anti dumping bill by 63 to 28, keeping finance committee amendments and rejecting others. Seven Democrats joined Republicans in passing it, with one Democrat absent and one Republican voting against.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Broussard
Louisiana
Jones
New Mexico
Kendrick
Wyoming
Myers
Montana
Pittman
Nevada
Ransdell
Sheppard
Texas
Ashurst
Arizona
Moses
New Hampshire
Five Million Dollar British Gold Shipment Arrives in New York
A $5,000,000 gold shipment destined for the British government and consigned to J. P. Morgan & Co. arrived in New York, touted as the first in a series to retire the 4 1/4 per cent bonds maturing November 1. The consignees act as fiscal agents for the English government.
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N. Y
New York
Great Britain
J. P. Morgan & Co
Mexico Refuses Formal Protocol for U S Recognition
President Obregon told reporters that Mexico cannot and will not sign any formal protocol as a condition for U S recognition, responding to President Harding's policy. The remark was made in Mexico City on May 16.
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Mexico
Mexico City
United States
Obregon
Harding
Dietz Granted Complete Pardon by Governor Blaine
John Dietz of Cameron Wisconsin received a complete pardon from Governor Blaine restoring his freedom on the tenth anniversary of his conviction for the Cameron dam case. The pardon honors Dietz as the defender of Cameron dam.
Cultivate Corn to Help Yield Says USDA Guidance
The USDA urges early shallow cultivation to steady corn growth and prevent weed and crust issues after germination. Deep cultivation is advised only if rains have packed soil, and care should avoid root damage while using horse weeders and fenders for small plants.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Spinach Adapted for Every Locality in Home Gardens
USDA garden specialists recommend one or two plantings of spinach in early spring after frost, with a late summer sowing for fall use. Spinach grows well in rich soil, endures cold, dislikes heat, and can winter over in October-planted beds in the South.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Qualities of Farm Fences
The United States Department of Agriculture states fences should provide safe service and cost efficiency. A fence must turn stock without harm and be durable yet economical. initial low cost can lead to higher long term expenses through repairs and depreciation. Proper materials and construction minimize upkeep and maximize efficiency.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tea Substitutes Worldwide Include Fragrant Orchids
The article lists up to 30 plants used as tea substitutes. It highlights a dried leaf from a fragrant orchid related to mistletoe and vanilla in aroma. Africans reportedly used its leaves for infusion and drink. The taste is described as between vanilla and bitter.
Inclosing Sheep Pastures and Fence Management
For enclosing sheep pastures a fence that excludes dogs should be used. A cheaper fence may suffice for the sheep themselves, but a poor fence invites escape and trouble by letting sheep access adjoining fields.
Safe Way in Gardening Highlighted for Timely Plant Care
The guide stresses gardening when plants need it and soil is ready. It urges careful planning to keep vegetable beds thriving and productive.
Dividends From Trees Grow with Planting Efforts
A report highlights that planting trees yields higher dividends than other labor, suggesting forestry work offers superior long term returns and benefits to workers and communities.
Corn Root Rot Control Through Seed Selection
Corn root rot can be managed by careful seed selection and sound planting practices.
Origins of playing cards traced through Europe and East
A French writer notes playing cards in Belgium by 1879, challenging the belief they originated in France in 1892 to distract Charles VI D'Allemagne. The text suggests earlier use and hints at ancient discs or counters in the East, with the topic now widely reconsidered.
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France
Charles VI
D’allemagne
Belgium
East
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