French Finance Chief Arrives for Debt Talks in Washington
French Finance Minister Joseph Caillaux arrives aboard the Paris with a French government delegation to begin negotiations with the U S Debt Commission in Washington. He vows to secure a peace based settlement while keeping details private awaiting Mellon’s views. The party includes members from all political factions as they seek a prompt, fair payment plan.
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New York
United States
Joseph Caillaux
Paris
Ue Ament Gin Debt Commission
Washington
Emir Hent
Handel
Iranuce
M. Caitlauxy
Havd
State Prison Farm Ablaze at Bridgewater
Sept 23 Bridgewater Massachusetts inmates escaped injury as fire destroyed three barns and four silos at the State Prison Farm. Loss estimated at 70000 dollars. Hay barn lightning caused, spread to two cow barns. 150 cows were unharmed after being turned out. A prisoner found the blaze and raised the alarm. No disorder reported.
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Bridgewater
Masa
Price On Heads Of U.S. Flyers
Abd el Krim, the Riffian chief, reportedly offered rewards totaling $5000 for every member of the American volunteer air squadron captured or killed. The pledge was issued from Ouezzan in French Morocco on September 23.
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Ouezzan
French Morocco
Abd-El-Krim
Sherifian Squadron
Mercury Rises as Autumn Brings Cooler Morning
The temperature reached 52 degrees this morning, 3 degrees above yesterday, as reported by J A Miller, government weather observer at Kealysville. Officials mark the first day of fall with the autumnal equinox, noting the change may affect the coal market.
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J. A. Miller
Kealysvile
Herrmann Murder Suicide Follows Repeated Quarrels
Charles J Herrmann formerly of Hagerstown and his wife killed each other after a long pattern of violent quarrels. Police report says Herrmann died from a gunshot to the head and his wife died from a self inflicted wound. Their two children found the bodies behind a barricaded door. The couple were well known in Ponchatoula and deeply mourned.
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Jammond
Ponchttoula
Charles J. Hferrmann
Hagerstown
New Orleans
overs @ t
Problems Discussed At Meeting Here
Home ice making with electric refrigerators is seen as affordable for most households soon, as experts discuss at the Maryland Utility Belt Association midyear meeting at Tragerstown Country Club. About 125 state and DC utility representatives plus manufacturers attended the opening session. Round table talks covered Walter Works and Sewerage, with transport papers on bus service.
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Maryland Utili- Belt Association
Tragerstown Country Club
Maryland
District of Columbia
Walter Works
C. A W. Leathan
Potomac-Edison Co
Albert Heard
Alleged Negro Robber A Real Cross Quizzer
Willie Jones alias Willie Small alias Willie Smith faced two charges in a hearing: larceny of a coat from farmer Earl Stockslager and breaking into the Western Maryland Railroad station at Security on September 17. He denied both charges and was held for the November term of court. A neighboring woman and Officer Chapman were subjected to rapid-fire questions during the proceedings.
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Willie Jones
Willie Small
Willie Smith
Earl Stockslager
Western Maryland
New Haven
Conn
J. Scottl Bower
Chapman
Western Maryland Railway Company
Cotton Prices Break Sharply After Government Report
New York September 23 prices for cotton fell sharply by six to seven dollars per bale after the government production and ginning report estimated the crop at 13,931,000 bales and 63.8 percent of normal. The market reacted as traders faced unexpected figures.
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New York
Commercial aviation deemed feasible by Postmaster General
Postmaster General New told the President's Air Board that commercial aviation is an entirely feasible thing citing postal air service achievements. He noted 19 bids were received for eight new mail routes, aimed to attract capital to a new industry. He added the Post Office has no role in military aviation disagreements.
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Washington
Sent
Postal Air Service
President's Air Board
New
Anllusion
Nnion
Mafalda of Italy Marries Prince Philip of Hesse
At Nocconigi Savoy Castle an aged royal ceremony joins Princess Mafalda, daughter of Italy, with Philip, Prince of Hesse, in a war era union. Attended by a vast European royal assembly, the wedding marks a Catholic Latian princess joining a Protestant German house with papal dispensation.
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Italy
Mafalda
Philip
Prince of Hesse
Germany
Denmark
Greece
Romania
Serbia
Belgium
Austria
Montenegro
Great Britain
Spain
Savoy
Nacconigi
Bomb search on Cunard liner Berengaria ends without find
The Daily Mail reports a New York Cunard warning led to a hurried aboard search for a bomb on the Berengaria while 1,200 miles from New York. Passengers were ordered to boat drill as investigators checked exteriors and interiors for a hidden explosive, but no trace was found.
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London
The
Daily Mail
New York
Cunard Line
Berengaria
Southampton
T Heir Exchine
Powder Blue For Men Now
London fashion reporters forecast revolutionary changes in men's overcoats at Savile Row. Powder blue will replace dark blue nap cloth, with a very dark brown as the sole alternative. Coats will be double breasted and knee length, fitting close to the figure with only two buttons, the top left open.
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London
Savile Row
Weather officials defend Shenandoah schedule timing
Washington officials testified before the Naval Court of Inquiry about Lieutenant Commander Lansdowne and the Shenandoah display plan. They said a misapprehension arose over the night making date, noting state fairs run several days and that leaving September 2 would still visit most events. Weather did not influence the decision.
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Washington
Department
Naval Court of Inquiry
Lakehurst
Lansdowne
Naking Uhe
Dirigible
Comminder
Middle West
Hilmhat
Three Suits for Damages Filed in County Court
Three damages suits filed for the November term list plaintiffs Charley W Marta Nellie Marta and Gladys O Martz against owners of property where the G I Kenney Company's store sits on North Potomoh Street. Plaintiffs seek 5000 damages alleging injuries from a cellar door in front of the store. Defendants named as property owners.
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Charley W. Marta
Nellie Marta
Gladys O. Martz
Rowrd
Henry, William
Lewis PL Miller
Radia Asl
Mattia Wingerte
G. I. Kenney Company
North Potomuie Street
Thenarrs
Kenney
Orders Against Will of Commander At Lakehurst
The Shenandoah was ordered on a fatal flight to the west on September 2 despite objections by Lieutenant Commander Zachary Lansdowne who urged delaying until the second week in September. The Navy Department later disapproved the plan, yet Lansdowne pressed to proceed and the airship visit to Ohio Indiana Michigan Iowa and other states was pushed.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Shenandoah
Zachary Lansdowne
Todlay
Mival Court of Inquires
Giorgs
Navy
Jacialuwae
Steele
Urs Court
Uni
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Iowa
Lansdowne
Sines
Scow Field
Navy Department
Amt
Linsdowne
White Haired Woman to Witness First Hanging
Glasgow reports Bailie Mary Bell, a white haired Scottish official, will attend the first hanging as required by law. She defends duty over caution, saying officials must fulfill the obligation when public executions occur, despite sympathy urging avoidance.
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Glasgow
Mary Bell
Hallie
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