Threat to blow up legation received in Sofia
A message from Sofia reports a clandestine anarchist newspaper wrapped in a red cover sent to American Minister Charles S. Wilson threatens to blow up the U S legation unless Sacco and Vanzetti are freed. The note warns a second bomb will not fail and guards watch the building day and night.
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Associated Parss
Sofia
Bulgaria
Legation
United States
Sacco
Vanzetti
Massachusetts
Charles 8. Wilson
Regation
Call Issued For Bank Statements By Comptroller
Washington May 8 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Friday May 6. The measure asks banks to report assets liabilities and capital and surplus figures for the period ending May 6 the latest available data from federal authorities shows stability in the sector through the week.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Riot and Jail Riot in Cook County Chicago
A four hour riot at Cook County Jail ended when the warden and 30 guards removed leaders from cells one by one. Prisoners complained over visitor admission and violence followed the outbreak. The riot began on the fourth tier with blankets dropped and smoke filling the tiers. Crowds gathered outside as police drove protesters away.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Cook County
Homeless in the South Face Hunger Crisis
In New Orleans on May 8 approximately 70,000 people are homeless across Mississippi and Louisiana as the river flood recedes. About 40,000 are being fed, sheltered and clothed by the Red Cross while relief bodies announce aid. No provision has been made for the remaining 30,000 refugees yet to reach camps.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Mississippi
Louisiang
Mississippi River
Red Cross
Davidson carried two million life insurance facts
New York May 8 A leading insurance broker reports the late H P Davidson who died Saturday carried two million dollars in life insurance. Policies are spread over about 20 companies. Most were written in 1917. May 8 Miller s burg Millersburg population about 2000 is smallest city with Rotary Club. One was instituted there last week.
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Associated Press
New York
H. P. Davidson
Millersburg
British veteran seeks ambassador aid to escort him home
Alexander Robertson, a British war veteran, asks the British ambassador to send an agent to escort him from Newark to Washington. He claims private detectives tried to force him out of the country to hinder his pursuit of Miss Mary Culberson, daughter of Senator Charles A Culberson. The pair reportedly began their friendship at the University of Texas three months ago.
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Newark
N. J
Alexander Robertson
Washington
Mary Culberson
U. S
Charles A. Culberson
Texas
Robertson
Culberson
University of Texas
Wilson asks for defeat of Reed in Missouri bid
In a letter to former Governor Stephens made public in St Louis on May 8 191? President Wilson urged the defeat of U S Senator James A Reed of Missouri to redeem the reputation of the Democratic party.
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Associated Pneas
ST. Louis
U. 8
James A. Reed
Wilson
Stephens
Body of Negro Yo Found Today in Worth Texas
The body of a Negro man named Tom Cornish, brother of John Cornish, a Kirvin mob victim, was found hanging from a tree limb today by a farmer in Worth Texas. The discovery follows the Kirvin mob incident from Saturday morning.
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Associated
Paessport Worth
Texas
Tom Cornish
John Cornish
State Police Officer Arrested in Logan County Case
Charles Town West Virginia May 8 Thent Mack B Lilly commanding the detachment sent for the Logan county trial was arrested late Saturday night by Chief Jim Smith for reportedly ordering a move on. Lilly was telecast for a hearing Sunday but did not appear before the magistrate.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Mack B. Lilly
West Virginia
Logan County
Jim Smith
Lilly
Wobey
Decrease in Gh HSS Ohio Gas Consumers Report 1920
Ohio Public Utilities Commission figures show 1920 year end gas consumers fell 21 203 to 905 657 and firms declined from 116 to 114 while investment rose by 12 247 017. Electric utilities rose to 204 firms. interurban railways carried 244 603 217 passengers, wages and taxes up. 852 docketed cases included 116 securities issuances and 37 property trades.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
State Public Utilities Commission
Ohio Bell Telephone Company
Axoa
Electro
Commission
Two Failures Reported in East by Associated Press
The Associated Press reports May 8 that the brokerage firm Post Bros. & Co. failed, announced from the New York Stock Exchange rostrum. In Boston, also May 8, George A. Haskell & Co. a member of the Boston Stock Exchange, was announced as failing.
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East
Associated New York
Post Bros. & Co
New York Stock Exchange
Associated Phys
Boston
George A. Haskell & Co
Boston Stock Exchange
Purpera to Die in the Chair at Ohio Penitentiary
May 8 Sam Purpera a T year old Cleveland youth faces execution at midnight in the electric chair unless an postponement is granted for the fourth time Attorneys seek delay as Irish prisoners freed in Kilkenny battle Prisoners totaling 108 released from military barracks today by the regular army after recent fighting
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Associated Preesed
Columbus
Sam Purpera
Cleveland
Ohio Penitentiary
Kilkenny
Advertising as locomotive of business by Wrigley tale
William Wrigley Jr speaks to a smoking car audience on advertising spend arguing it fuels demand. A listener notes vast spending yet growing demand for Spearmint gum. Wrigley replies that stopping ads would halt business like removing a train locomotive.
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William Wrigley Jr
Big
Wrigley
Fighting Continues in China Near Hankow Rail Line
A dispatch from Hankow reports renewed hostilities in central China as Che Ti the governor of Henan allegedly initiates action against General Wu Pei Fu. Fighting 100 miles north of Hankow involves the Pe King-Hankow railroad area with Chang-Chow cited in the conflict context.
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Associated Press
Hankow
China
Peking-Hakow
Kwangshui
Chea Ti
Henan
Wu Pei Fu
Here
Chang-Chow
Chung Tso Lin
Peking
Cleveland Man to Be Hays Assistant
Ralph Hayes of Cleveland will assist Will Hays president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America during the organization’s work. Hayes formerly served Newton D Baker as secretary and later assistant when Baker was secretary of war.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ralph Hayes
Will H. Hays
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc
Las Night Hayes
Newton D. Baker
Hays
Au Loyucement Bruttas
Significance of lunar planting ridiculed by Ohio State expert
J B Koll of Ohio State University declares planting by the moon or zodiac signs is baseless. He urges farmers to focus on soil, plant food, and proper cultural practices for better yields. Ohio leads in maple products and onion production, with census figures showing strong state livestock handling savings through the Farm Bureau.
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Columbus
J. B. Koll
Ohio State University
Kell
Ohio
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
A. F. Potter
Marketing Department
Federation
Farm Bureau
Potter
Farm Bureau Organization
Rupert Beetham
Sturdents
Oscar Ery
Ohio farmers urged to modernize dairy and wool handling
Experts from Ohio State University and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation call for modern conveniences, better calf housing, and standardized methods to cut labor and raise farm profits. They note wool pool savings of 400 000 dollars and emphasize sanitation, proper feeding, and the need for farmers to assume more processing steps to gain higher value for their products.
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Ohio
Potter
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Joliet hotel owner shoots secretary then kills self
Robert F. Mer Roberts, proprietor of Woodraf Inn Joliet's largest hotel, shot and killed his former secretary Mabel Kirwin and then killed himself in a morning incident at Joliet. Police reported the tragedy at the Woodraf Inn, describing Roberts as a prominent local figure.
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Associated Paiss
Joliethus, May
Robert FP. Mer Roberts
Woodraf Inn
Joliet
Mise Mabel Kirwin
Kiited
Genoa Conference Drama Deepens Amid Reconstruction Talks
May 8 Genoa report says the fifth week of the Genoa conference opens amid gloom over irreconcilable U K and Belgium positions on Russia's reconstruction terms. Lloyd George and Schanzer urge acceptance of the allied memorandum while promising an international town and loan funds, with lenders ensuring funds are used for reconstruction.
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Genoa
England
Prince
Belgium
Russia
Lloyd-George
Lloyd George
Schanzer
Italy
John H Patterson Dies Suddenly on Train
John H Patterson 77 founder and chairman of National Cash Register Co died suddenly yesterday on a train to Atlantic City New Jersey. He was stricken with a heart attack while chatting with his valet as the train passed through Kirkwood Camden County. Dr T F Trudeau failed to revive him. Patterson had a chronic heart condition. Body sent to Atlantic City for funeral arrangements as the valet awaited family instructions.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N.J
John H. Patterson
National Cash Register Co
Dayton, C
Patterson
Kirkwood
Camden County
T. F. Trudeau
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Patelar
William Roberts
All Night Taxi Ride Ends in Tragedy
New York May 8 two young couples spent an all night taxi tour of Hoboken cafes and dance halls. Jane Gallagher 18 jumped from the Lackawanna ferry to the Hudson and drowned. Thomas Cassidy 18 later went to a police station saying she leaped after a quarrel. Gallagher had been separated from her husband. Cassidy said she rebuked him and leapt before he could answer.
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New York
Hoboken
Jane
Mansur’ Gallagher
Lackawanna
Hudson River
Thomas Cassidy
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