Soviet protests filed over US plane embargo and Johnson speech
Washington reports Constantin A. Oumansky, the Soviet ambassador, complained to Secretary Hull about a moral embargo on American plane shipments to Russia and against a speech by Louis Johnson that labeled Soviet troops as Serts. The talk, given January 15 to the New York State Bankers Association, condemned Soviet action in Finland and cited unity of western democracies.
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Washington
Constantine A. Oumansky
Hull
Russia
United States
State Department
Louis Johnson
New York State Bankers Association
Finland
Johnson
Oumansky
Capt Hayward to Direct American Bandmasters Concert
Captain R B Hayward a renowned Canadian bandmaster will conduct the American Bandmasters Association concert in Hagerstown March 13 during the national convention March 10 to 13. He leads the Toronto Concert Band and serves as ABA vice president. The concert at the Maryland Theatre will feature 65 to 70 musicians and tickets are in high demand.
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R. B. Hayward
American Bandmasters Association
Hagerstown
Hayward
Toronto
Ontario
India
Far East
Captain Hayward
Maryland Theatre
Former Kaiser praises Finland in unusual appeal
Former Kaiser Wilhelm, writing to Pacity Bigelow from Doorn Holland, urges Germany England and France to halt fighting join Finland to combat Bolshevism. The letter, released by Bixelow, dated Jan 16, calls for united German and Allied forces to aid Finland.
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New York
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Pacitney Bigelow
England
France
Shether
Finland
Soviet
Russia
Bixelow
Wilhelm
Doorn
Holland
Chamberlain Won Vote On Economic Dictator Plan In Commons
In London the House of Commons rejected an opposition bid to appoint an economic dictator in Chamberlain’s cabinet by 185 to 90. Chamberlain argued it was no time for change and outlined plans for an export council to boost trade. Other items included war losses at sea, overseas defense shipments, and a forthcoming railways financial agreement. A separate note reports Robart W. Kershner Jr. breaking his right arm in Funkslawn.
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London
House of Commons
Neville Chamberlain
Board of Trade
Fingal I
Scotland
Bancrest
Sylvia
War Office
Britain
Chamberlain
Leslie Hore
Belisha
Oliver Stanley
Morrison
Neluaten
Minnaman
Ayo Tite
Overseas Trade
Hinge
Archibald Sinclair
Tradga Union Offelala
oMelaly
Treasury
Tor
Williams Formula Herbal Remedy Promises Health Boost
An early 20th century advertisement touts Williams Formula as a cure for excess stomach acidity gas and bloat and even acid irritated kidneys. It claims to aid digestion reduce waste buildup improve skin and energy and is offered in economy sizes at Rudy's Rexall and similar stores.
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Williams
Alams
Rudy
Rexall Phgy
Barrymore Family Romance On Cuban Honeymoon
A noisy scene unfolds with Elaine Barrymore asserting her claim in the Barrymore family circle during a tense hotel encounter. The party includes Diana Wooly Donahue and Doris Dudley as rivals, while Blaine and a Hunter College interviewer witness the drama amid a tangled romance plot and stage connections.
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Woolworth Donahue
the Kottle
Gretchen Wilson Hester
Havana
Barrymore Ends Fight With Fourth Wife Over 24 Hours of Bliss
New York reports John Barrymore reconciled briefly with Elaine Barrie Barrymore after a night club scene following a teatro opening. Elaine demanded 24 hours of pleasure, dismissing ongoing divorce talks while Barrymore faced his daughter Diana Blythe and others. The reunion lacked clear resolution as tensions lingered.
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New York
John Barrymore
Heewak
Elaine Barrie Barrymore
Elaina
Barrymore
Broadway
Elaine
Diana Baryrymiore Blythe
Michael Strange
Diana
Doris Dudley
Bibe Dudley
Monte Carlo
One Cent Gas Tax Favored to Speed Maryland Road Program
Whitman outlines a plan for a 40 million four year highway program with a one cent gas tax rise to fund dual highways from Elkton to Ocean City and bridges in Baltimore and Sparrows Point. He opposes a Chesapeake Bay bridge but supports a state ferry option and delaying major projects until revenues are analyzed.
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Cumberland m
Pennsylvania
Hne
Elkton
Ocean City
Cambridge
Salisbury
Annapolis
Back River
Baltimore County
Glenn L. Martin Aircraft
Bethlehem Steel Works
Sparrows Point
Whitman
O’conor
Chesapeake Bay
Claiborne-Annapolis
Public Service Commission
Virginia
West Virginia
Washington
Baltimore
Maryland
Glass plant walkouts widen amid contract talks
About 1,600 workers walked out of Jeannette Arnold and Bebie Vernon plants in Pennsylvania and an estimated 550 at Adamston and Rolland in West Virginia. CIO official Irwin de Shetler predicted a definite agreement by tomorrow while plant officials called it not a strike.
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Cleveland
CIG
Pennsylvania
West, Virginia
Irwin de Shetler
Columbus
CIO Flat Glass Workers of America
Jeannette, Arnold
Bebie Vernon
American Window Glass Co
Adamaton Flat Glass Co
Rolland Glass’ Co
Planta
Ke. Burs
W. Varme de Sheller
Clarksburg
American Glass Co
Isaac Sewark
Adamston and Rolland Company
de Shetler
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R.D. McKee
Electrolux
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
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Washington Street
Kaiser Lauds
Feh
Suprema Court
Rep
Sumters
D-Tex
Manhattan Island
Jean Vigne
Robart W. Kershner, Jr
Funkslawn
Rexall Pharmacy
San Francisco
Shizuoka
Japan
Matsuzawaya
Wooly Donahues
Diane
Blaine
Miss Dudley
Miss Didley
Miss Barvie
Sir John Reith
Lord MacMillan
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Los
C. L O
Vincennes
Ind
John Spade
Indiana
Spade
Zacks-Mills Co
Hollander’s
Harry S. Myers
North Potomac Street
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Shockey Furniture Co
Summit Ave
Strange
George Sand
Chopin
Harrison Tweed
Furniture Mart
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Baltimore St
Earle’s Dept
Boston Factory Shoe Repair
Potomac St
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