Hindenburg's Election A Shock to German Voters
Berlin reports a divided reaction as General Paul von Hindenburg wins the presidency with official tallies showing 14.6 million for Hindenburg and 13.7 million for Marxist candidate Thaelmann. Observers call it a victory for the monarchy though Kaiser Wilhelm’s return remains remote. The Communist vote surprise could have altered the result, as Thaelmann’s strong showing trimmed Hindenburg’s margin by about 900,000 ballots.
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Berlin
Germany
Paul von Hindenburg
Republic
Hindenburg
Thaghmann
Htindenburg
Kaiser A Wilelm
Marx
Compratt
Ernst Thaelmann
United States
Carl Marx
Ilindenburg
Houghton Receives Credential From King George London
Anson J. Houghton, ambassador to the Court of St James, presented credentials to King George in London. The ceremony followed formalities with embassy staff, marking the king’s first official act since returning from the Mediterranean. Florence Butler, a colored woman, faced a six month sentence and $1 fine for drunken and disorderly conduct after her sister lay near death, as Justice J Scott Bower presided in police court. William E. Holland to open wholesale candy business at 214 South Potomac Street named Holland Candy Company.
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London
Alanson J. ‘Houghton
Court of St. James
George
Uie
Mediterranean
Florence Butler
J. Scott Bower
Carter
William E. Holland
Star Candy Company
South Potomac Street
Holland Candy Company
World flyers given crosses in Washington ceremony
April 27: Distinguished service crosses were presented to Major Frederick J. Martin and lieutenants Leigh and Leslie P. Arnold around the world flyers by acting Secretary of War Dwight F. Davis, in the presence of comrades and government officials.
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Washington
Frederick J. Martin
Leigh
Leslie P. ‘Arnold
Dwight F. Davis
U S Interested Mixed Feelings On German Election
In Washington officials and lawmakers reacted with cautious interest to Field Marshal Von Hindenburg's victory in Germany's presidential election. The outcome sparked questions about the Dawes Plan's future and a possible shift toward monarchy. Senator Borah dismissed fears, saying the nationalist win did not warrant alarm.
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Wasittington
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Germany
Washington
von Hindenburg
Kais
Borah
William E. Borah
Idaho
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
German President Hindenburg win shocks Britain and Dawes plan in doubt
London reports European politics in turmoil after General Paul Von Hindenburg is elected President of Germany. Diplomats fear the Dawes plan could be sabotaged by France demanding security guarantees, while Britain may push to mediate between old foes.
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London
Paul von Hindenburg
German Republic
Ics
Great Britain
Hindenburg
Dawes
Germany
France
England
France notes Hindenburg win shows true German spirit
Paris reports that France sees the veteran leader's victory as revealing Germany's true spirit and aiding disarmament efforts. The Foreign Office stated no action will be taken, noting Hindenburg remains listed as War Prisoner No. 237 under the Versailles treaty. France expects England and America to back restrictive disarmament and supports the Ambassadors' Council in its forthcoming decision.
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Paris
France
Paul von Hindenburg
Bfindenburg
Foreign Office
Hindenburg
Germany
England
America
Ambassadors’ Council
Military Control Committee
France blamed for German victory says Lloyd George
Southampton April 27 David Lloyd George former British premier arrived from Madeira and stated France forced Germany into the conflict. He dismissed fears of Hindenburg acting rashly, calling him a steady old man and asserting the election reflects renewed German spirit under Poincare style nationalism.
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Southampton
Eng
France
Germany
David Lloyd George
England
Madeira
Hindenburg
Hunt Companions Of Dead Student
Mystery over the identity of two girls who fled the wrecked motor car in which Yale student Fred Murphy of Chicago was killed and Yale fellow Frederick De Peyster of Portland Conn. was injured deepened as Frances Bernard dean of Smith College said the girls were not Smith students.
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Northhampton
Maas
Fred Murphy
Yale
Chicago
Frederick de Peyster
Portland
Contos Fined Ten For Ascant Violation Judged
Harry Contos paid a ten dollar fine and costs after being found guilty by Judge J. Hostt Bower on an ascertain case.
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Harry Contos
Fettire
J. Hostt Bower
Carlisle suspends half its police force for multiple alleged misconducts
Carlisle Pennsylvania April 27 report states Policeman James Grove was suspended by Burgess Jasper Alexander, leaving half the Carlisle police under suspension for reasons including fighting and conduct unbecoming an officer. It is alleged liquor was being obtained at a forbidden house.
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Carlisle
James Grove
Jasper Alexander
Grove
Alexander
Police search for car after fatal hit near Gettysburg
Gettysburg April 27 police search for a car they say struck Jacot Slothour 72, whose body was found on the highway between York Springs and Hanover. Broken glass was found near the spot indicating the probable collision.
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Gettysburg
Jacot Slothour
York Springs
Hanover
Von Hindenburg Declares Independent Leadership for Germany
Paul Von Hindenburg, elected president, told International News Service he will not take orders from any party. He pledged to work with all Germans, including former opponents, in a united effort for the country.
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Luneberg
Germany
Paul von Hindenburg
Today
Posse searches woods for kidnapper Earl Woodward
Grantville Virginia April 27 a posse of 100 armed men entered the woods to hunt Earl Woodward a 27 year old convict and kidnapper of Lucille Chatterton 11 as he allegedly took the girl into the wilderness the force carried orders to shoot to kill if resistance is offered
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Grantville
Earl Woodward
Lucille Chatterton
Woodward
Hin
One Dead After Duel In Renov Gambler Killed
In a close range pistol duel in Renov Nev today, Ted Chalmers a gambler was killed and Roy Emmett a rodeo performer was probably fatally wounded. Police said the men quarreled over a woman.
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Renov, Nev
Ted Chalmers
Roy Emmett
Shot husband to save self in Hampstead home
Mot her of two confesses to killing her 52 year old husband in Mineola New York after wresting a gun from him as he threatened her. She says he aimed a revolver at her and insisted she would never leave the house. Police report confirms the incident occurred at their Hampstead Street residence.
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Mineola
N. Y
Lottie Bauer
Cutti Eng
Red
Hampstead
S. 1
Lim
Outrage Blamed on Well Planned Reds in Bulgaria
Premier Tzankoff reports charges against the Bulgarian government as sensational lies. He asserts Western powers and Moscow backed Bolshevik agitators to seize Bulgaria, yet failed to win broad support. The radicals allegedly organized a wave of outrages and assassinations to terrorize Bulgarians and undermine the government.
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Tzankoff
Sofia
Europe
Third Internationale
Balkans
Bulgaria
Balkan
Moscow
Earthquake Felt Across Illinois and Indiana
Reports indicate a minor quake struck the Ohio and Great Lakes region late last night. No damage has been reported publicly as Danville and other Central Illinois cities felt the tremor and Indianapolis recorded the quake at 10 06 p m.
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Chicago
Ohio
Great Lakea
Danville
Ill
Ilinois
Indianapolis
Secret divorce petition filed by Mrs Judson Koener
Mrs Judson Hf Koener formerly Irene Logue files for divorce in New York courts. She resides at the Hotel Seville on Fifth Avenue and 29th Street while awaiting a decision. The couple wed secretly last year while she was an art student in Baltimore. Koener’s residence is listed as Washington and New York.
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New York
Judson Hf. Koener
Irene Logue
Pantano Sentenced to Death in Brooklyn Bank Heist
Anthony J. Pantano was sentenced to die in the electric chair after being convicted of complicity in a Brooklyn bank messenger murder and robbery. He is to be executed at Sing Sing during the week of June 38.
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New York
Anthony J. Pantano
Bank Mesaengers
Brooklyn
Pope Will Receive Maryland Pilgrims Tonight
The Vatican announced that pilgrims from Hallimore would be received tonight. Ralph Ayera, employed at the Pang born Corporation, painfully burned his oxygen toe.
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Pope
Maryland
Romh
Vatican
Hallimore Woul
Ralph Ayera
Pangborn Corporation
Girl Slayer Must Hang in Court Ruling
London April 27 The Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed the appeal of Catherine Thorpe a 6 year old girl sentenced to death for the murder of her sweetheart.
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London
Court of Criminal Appeals
Catherine Thorpe
Pardon Granted to Noted "Bad Man" of Cumberkind Valley
Tarael Patterson once feared for night raids and daylight robberies in Cumberkind Valley has received a pardon from the Eastern Penitentiary. Now 60, he must file parole reports until age 106 and will reside with his son in Bucks County upon returning home.
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Tarael Patterson
Cumberkind Valley
Eastern
Paterson
Bucks County
Disorderly cases heard in Madison court outcomes
Two women and two men fined for disorderly conduct in Madison avenue cases. Ada McCoy and Mary Dostlemyer paid fines. Wilbur Nokes, on probation, fined. Clifford McLaughlin fined. Anna Donnegan and Madeline Ridings ordered to return to Martinsburg or to live differently. Not guilty verdict in one count. witnesses include Sprenkle Peters and Lochner era.
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Martinsburg
Justicia
J. Scott Bower
Madison Avenue
Justice Bower
Mary Dofftemyer
Ada McCoy
Wilbur A. Nokes
Clifford McLaughlin
Anna Donnegan
Madeline Ridings
Dinah Bell
Mary Dostlemyer
Justicao Bower
B. Ti. Har Ue
Sprenkle
Mra. Peters
Miss Pune
Dehree
Patrotman Tloover
Dofflemyer
Rich Orphans Uncle Facing Charge May 18
In Chicago April 27 trial date set for William DO Shepherd charged with murdering his millionaire foster son William Nelson McClintock. State plans separate trial for co defendant Dr Charles C. Faiman with May 18 date, bail denied after lengthy argument.
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Chicago
William DO. Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Thomas J. Lynch
Shepherd
Chas. C. Faiman
Faiman
Lynch
Wiliam S. Stewart
Cellent
Colored Woman Shot In Accidental Incident
Helen Sims a colored resident of 317 North Jonathan Street was accidentally shot through the upper part of her right eye last night. Dr W M Sloffer at 225 North Jonathan Street attended her after she was brought to his office just after 11 pm by a man and a woman, both colored, who refused to disclose further details.
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Helen Sims
North Jonathan Street
Wlm. Sloffer
Aged tortoise found by boys near Conococheague Creek
Harold Corby and Dot Hoffman, Williamsport youths, found an old land tortoise along Conococheague Creek bearing a date 1807 or 1867 on its underside. The third digit is indistinct, suggesting a very old tortoise possibly dating from the early 19th century.
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Harold Corby
Dot Hoffman
Williamsport
Conocochengue
Discharges a Wet Juror by Philadelphia Grand Jury
Thomas Tarrell, serving on the April county grand jury, was expelled after Judge Anderrecht found he had prior indictments in 1912 for selling liquor without a license. The discharge followed a complaint by Director of Safety Butler over liquor indictments. Judge Audenfeld had earlier criticized the grand jury for only two true bills out of 58 indictments.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Tarrell
Charles Y. Audenreich
Quarter Pensions
Grand Jury
Anderrecht
Barrett
Safety
Butler
Audenfeld
Memorial Boulevard Route To Open To Public This Summer
Memorial Boulevard will open to the public this summer as demolition of two South Potomac Street properties begins, creating a driveway from Summit Avenue to Potomac Street. The boulevard’s construction is deferred due to city needs for a new water system, power lines, and a light plant, with sections to be built over time to ease costs.
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Memorial Boulevard
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