Belgium and France push for German blockade option
In London on May 2 Premier Theunissen of Belgium and Foreign Minister Hymans proposed an economic blockade of Germany through the League of Nations if Germany defaults under the Dawes plan. The move aimed to satisfy France’s demands for guarantees while Britain remained optimistic about Belgium’s officials’ cooperation and pace of reparations discussion. A separate note mentions the Schooner breaking up near offshore breakers and Canadian incidents.
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Adan
League of Nations
Geenany
Dawes
Rameay MacDonald
Theunle
Bela
Hymans, Asa
Belgium
Tula
Fotosee
France
Britain
Svetga
de Welglaga
Mac-Teeald
Weather Expert Explains Southern Storms
A May 2 International News Service report by B. Parnery Doon outlines expert weather insights on the cyclone that struck the Southern states, noting its roots in the irrigated Rocky Mountain region and the southwest as a storm breeder, with continued discussion on storm intensity and regional patterns. A separate brief reports a $100 fine for a driving offense in Sharpsturg and a Syracuse update announcing snowfall in early May, marking a spring record.
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B. Dunn
International News Service
New York
Rocky Mountain
Arizona
California
International Home Service
Syracuse
N.Y
Stracuse
Sinclair Fight On To Stop Contempt Charge
In Washington on May 2, Harry F. Sinclair, owner of Teapot Dome leases, fights contempt indictments for refusing to answer Senate Public Lands Committee questions. His lawyers argue Congress cannot compel private information. government contends committees may demand witnesses and records. Proceedings show partisan tensions and claims of political muckraking amid the naval oil reserves probe.
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Washington
Ln.s
Harry F. Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Senate Public Lands Committee
Associateduatiee
Adolph A. Hoehling
District Supreme Court
Sinclair
Sighbacay
Democrats in Senate Offer Tax Substitute
Washington May 2 Democrats in the Senate formally propose a tax substitute plan to reduce federal taxes. The administration backed scheme would impose a two percent standard tax on large incomes, aiming to ease local tax burdens and shift relief to high earners.
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Senate
Washington
Democratr
Mellon
Benaues
Norta Carolina
Alamons Pan
Ubon
iNary Eth Rato
Prohibition Failure Here Four Times More Drunk These Days
A historical ledger shows magistrates’ reports comparing 1914 to last month, indicating four times as many drunken cases. It notes liquor costs rose from 1 to 10 dollars and higher fines, reflecting enforcement and economic shifts under evolving laws.
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John Harley
Corm
Agers
Chantry
Focal
Youth Freed On Charge Of Robbing Store
The State presented evidence for conviction of 17 year old Jos Longenecker of Chenaville for larceny of about 200 from J. Ecard store. The robbery occurred April 14 at night. Longenecker and Paul Harp were inside. Defense offered alibi by family. Judge Bitner dismissed the case after reviewing testimony.
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Justice Bitner
Mr. Eccard
Longenecker
Paul Harp
Harp
Herman Bowman
Jacob Hartle
Samuel Sailor
Darstle
Nearny
No Trace Yet of Flyer Who Disappeared
International wire service report from Cornova Alaska on March 2 notes no leads in the disappearance of a flyer. Authorities and search teams have scoured the region for 24 hours without locating any trace of the aircraft or its occupants.
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Flyer
Nema
Cornova
Alaska
Martha
Blaag
Seattle
United States
Public debt of U S cut and contest entries noted
The public debt of the United States stood at 21 282 717 427 dollars with receipts of 3 165 038 492 and expenditures of 437 875 973 during the year ending May 1. Washington county schools will send two representatives to the annual declamation contest at St Johns College with feeder ek Miller Jr and James Renshaw competing.
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Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Washington County
St. Jobo's College
Feederek Miller, Jr
Ant James Renshaw
Booneboro
Coolidge Urges End to Sunday Labor Across Industry
President Coolidge urged the paper board industry to end Sunday work and reduce long hours in a message to Secretary of Labor Davis. He and Davis, meeting with industry representatives, expect that standard hours and Sunday cessation will prove more satisfactory in the long run.
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My Infernational News Service
Washington
Mar 2
Coolidge Toter
Bor
Labor
Dazhd
122 Dead in Death Toll From Storm
Atlanta May 2 The storm death toll reached 122 with Red Cross workers in over a dozen sections across the south aiding the homeless and treating more than 500 injured. Temporary hospitals were set up in parts of Bunler county South Carolina. Deaths by state were South Carolina 78 Alabama 25 Georgia 3 North Carolina 3 Arkansas Louisiana and Oklahoma and each. Reports indicate at least four of the dead are African American.
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Atlanta
Ln.s
Red Cross
Bunter County
South Carolina
Hsif Dores
Alabama
Georgia
Jie North Carolina
Arkansas
Louuisiana
Oklahoma
Coolidge Tightens Grip on Republican Party
Washington May 2 President Coolidge has assumed control of the Republican Party machinery as he prepares for renomination. His decisive moves include reshuffling leadership, with Theodore Burton named temporary chair and John J. Adams replaced as national committee head. The administration signals continued influence over party strategy and key choices for the Cleveland contest.
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Dy International Nene Service
Washington
Coolidge Haw
Republican Party
Sieve
G. O. P. Machina
Chicago
Mitle
Cleveland
Hd Convestisu
Mee
Cane Ge
Clevaland
Wantog
Theodore Hurten
Ohio
Desaoter
Itok
John J. Adamy
National
Comulites
Wililaga
Buller
Masachusetts
Adama
King Mase
Belator
Feline
Telemome
Hatter
Eet TE Sala
South Wind Drives Away Frost Today
A brisk south wind prevented a light frost in the county, with temperatures rising after nightfall. Government observers noted the milder conditions as the wind shifted, keeping the area above freezing and aiding crop concerns.
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Hafura
Tralian
Thia County
J. 4
Miller
Keedyayile
Conaider
Agai Gils Seanc
More Commissions Are Received Here
Several new public commissions were issued recently by authorities. Names listed include John VM Muller, J Wathwe Met fer, Grover Mann, and Mesauder Ataustreng among others, with roles in notarial, forest, and survey commissions.
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Ve Oerk
Coeomar Kitehte
John VM. Muller
J. Wathwe
Putdic
Grover
Mann
Mesauder Ataustreng
Commission of Aattomphy
J. Nigietlae Mayon
Joti Tek Enlace
Toh & Nadley
Bris Tome Pe W. Revoglia
Folya Ferg
Protected All Home Brewers
Washington April 2 Kenesaw Mountain Landis a famed Federal Judge told a Senate committee how he administered justice under prohibition laws He said he never gave a single day in jail to any man who brewed for home domestic felicity and aimed to jail commercial violators He cited Sandia and the Standard Oil Company fine of 29000000 as part of the enforcement record.
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Washington
J.N
Kenesaw Mountain
Senate probes costly investigation costs reach high figures
Washington May 2 Senator Warren, chairman of the appropriations committee, said the Senate is spending about 223000 on equatorial investigations now in progress. He noted the Jeaas any compliteat has cost 336. Warren stated inventory was supplied after the Senate appropriated 102 tons for investigation costs. A collision occurred as a motorcycle driven by Pacifica Marconi of Security collided with a Potomac Edison Company auto, causing substantial damage and minor injuries.
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Anteran Hewa Serricep
Washington
Warren
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Pacifica Marconi
Potomac Edison Company
Landis testifies on bootlegger pardon in White House case
High Commissioner Landis, testifying in the Wheeler-Braok investigation, denounced President Coolidge’s pardon of Chicago bootlegger Philip Grossman as politically influenced. He warned politicians and leaders not to sway executive actions against evidence, noting past favoritism toward convention delegates.
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Landis
Philip Grossman
Chicago
Née
Wheeler
Grossman
Coolidge
White House
Fred Upham
Falue
la Ilinais
Serious Traffic Conditions Real Problem In The City
Citywide traffic struggles trap autos on streetways during parking hours. Businesses fleet owners justify curb space as vital, while trucks delivering goods clog West Washington Street causing center-lane jams and delivery delays. The text notes limited alley access and the need for solutions like underground garages or rooftop lots.
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Hagerstown
Washington Street
Eiteiais
Building Activity Rises in Hagerstown April
City Clerk Walker reports April building operations in Hagerstown increased by ten hundred dollars from March. Projected valuations total 163 915.00 with permits issued for single houses, duplexes, apartments, stores, a manufacturing plant, church, bathhouse, and remodeling of existing properties.
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Hagerstown
Walker
Aptwil
Sir Walner
Ovis
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