Pinchot Leads Alter In Pennsylvania Governor Race
Gifford Pinchot extended his lead over Attorney General George Alter for the Republican nomination as unofficial returns from most districts showed Pinchot ahead by about 10 000 to 20 000 votes. Women played a big part in the results in Philadelphia and across the state.
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Associaio Press
Philadelphia
George Alter
Pennsylvania
Gifford Pinchot
Theodore Roosevelt
Pinchot
Alter
Fire razes Santo Spirito Hospital in Rome casualties rise
A massive fire at Santo Spirito Hospital in Rome, one of the citys oldest charitable institutions, destroyed the wooden structure after midnight. Seventeen patients were reported dead or missing as the collapse sent beams crashing, trapping infirm care receivers amid panic and debris.
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Hospital of
Santo Spirito
Federal inquiry to probe Valentino marriage
Los Angeles May 18 federal government officials of the department of justice will investigate the marriage of Rudolph Valentino to Miss Winifred Hudnut daughter of a New York perfume maker. Valentino will be questioned by federal officers and an effort will be made to interrogate the bride as she travels toward New York.
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Los Angeles
Department of Justice
Rudolph Valentino
Winifred Hudnut
New York
Mexicala
Mexico
Valenting
Here
Train Plunges Through Bridge Kills Two Crewmembers
In Ardmore Oklahoma on May 18 a Baltimore and Ohio freight plummeted through a bridge near Horn, killing two trainmen and fatally injuring another as five cars dropped about 25 feet. A separate Canton report notes a veteran, John Farney, 25, died by suicide at his Brewster home, his death confirmed by local hospital staff.
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Associated Press
Ardmore
Oklo
Bt. Laure
San Francisco
Horn
Canton
Howra Atter
Mamaillan
John Farney
Brewster
Soraing
Kenyon Students Hear Cong Moss On Promulgation
Kenyon College students at Gambier heard Congressman H D Moss, seeking the Republican nomination for U S senator, discuss the clash between voting with constituents and leading for the public good, stressing sound promulgation and wise direction of public opinion.
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Associated Press
Gambier
8. D. Moss
U. S
Kenyon College
Bootleggers Guarded by Ex Boxers at New York Dock
May 18 report from New York states that Atlantic Fruit Co. hired four squads of ex pugilists to guard the waterfront against bootleggers. Gunboat Smith led the action as motorboats sped to the Princess May dock from Jamaica, four attackers floored, others fled, attackers then retreated to sea.
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Associated Pace
New York
Atlantic Fruit Co
Ts Tor
Smith
Princess May
Jamaica
Rioting Flares in Belfast Marrowbone District
A wild night of firing in Belfast Marrowbone district leaves at least four dead and several wounded as gunmen clash with police. Two officers were wounded in heavy attacks on the police barracks as people head to work.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Marrowbone
Hoover Meets Coal Operators for Voluntary Price Halt
Secretary Hoover secured approval from 40 leading nonunion bituminous coal operators for a government plan to curb coal price increases during the strike. He cited an Attorney General opinion confirming the legality of voluntary action to stabilize the industry.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Daugherty
Crater Gives In at Murphey Gas Well Near Eldorado
ElDORADO May 18 The huge crater at the Murphy gas well eight miles north of Eldorado caved in today ending the fire. The gas geyser had shot hundreds of feet into the air since Monday night when friction started the blaze.
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Roy
Associated Press
Eldorado
Walla
Murphy Gas
Here
Gangster Dies in Canton Shootout Death Toll Rises
Tommy Saxon, one of four gangsters shot by police and citizens in Canton, died this morning becoming the third gunman to die. The remaining survivor is expected to recover.
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Associated Press
Canton
Tommy Saxon
Nebraska to the new state building centerpiece
Nebraska plans a monumental $65,000,000 capitol to depart from tradition with a 440 foot square tower reaching 400 feet, topped by a colossal statue. The design by Bertram Goodhue features a rotunda lit by tower windows, war trophy room, and space for future expansion, with Dakota sandstone and a 16 foot pier grid.
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Associated Press
Nebraska
Marshal Joffre
France
McKelgie
Xed
Senate
Supreme Court
Oxmo Rescued After Sinking Near Oregon Rocks
Seattle May 18 The schooner Oxmo that struck Cape Blanco Oregon yesterday was rescued by the tug Daisy which towed the disabled vessel toward the Columbia River mouth. The Oxmo crew were aboard the tug according to dispatches received here.
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Pagss
Seattle
Wash
Oxmo
Cape Blanco
Ore
Columbia River
Ozmo
Genoa Adopts Unanimous Non-Aggression Pact
In Genoa on May 1 a political sub-committee of the conference adopted a non-aggression pact by resolution. The pact, not signed, pledges each state to respect it and was approved unanimously.
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Genoa
Nelsonville appeals to miners for coal shortages
Athens May 18 With city water light and power supplies in danger of curtailment due to coal shortage Nelsonville city officials appealed to miners union officials to suspend their recent order barring mining even for public utilities hospitals and similar institutions Limited mine operations near Nelsonville had kept supply normal until the prohibition was issued leaving little fuel available at present
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Athens
Nelsonville
Miners’ Union
Farmer 8 Ends Life at New Philadelphia
Charles W. Wolf age 74 retired farmer hanged himself in New Philadelphia on May 18 due to ill health after a surgical operation two years ago. He was a classmate at Ohio Wesleyan University of the late Dr. Prank Gunsat jus of Chicago.
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Philadelphia
Charles W. Wolf
Wolfe
Ohio Wesleyan University
Prank Gunsat Jus
Chicago
George Oles to Stay Mayor Despite Court Ruling
Youngstown, May 18 George L. Olea is expected to remain mayor as court rules independent municipal nominations illegal. Legal experts say the mayor’s acts are valid unless challenged, while politicians deny involvement in action against him. Olea, an independent candidate for governor, vows to stay in office even if ousted.
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Associated Press
Youngstown
George L. Olea
Supreme Court
Ilegal
Acta
Oles
Columbus
Negotiations Sought On War Debt Funding With France Britain
In Washington May 16 the Associated Press reports that talks may occur with France and Great Britain to fund war debts owed to the United States. Treasury officials note no formal French commission yet, while Genoa has adjourned and Britain may soon direct its financial experts to debt funding talks.
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Associated
New Bill To Regulate Child Labor Offered
A joint resolution to amend the constitution to empower Congress to regulate employment of persons under 18 was introduced by Representative Puggeralil of Ohio after a Supreme Court ruling that the child labor act was unconstitutional. In New York a curb market record was set as Joseph Hirahorn bought William F. Reardon’s membership for $7000, surpassing the prior $6800 record.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
United States
Representative Puggeralil
Republica Ohio
Supreme Court
New York
Josep N. Hirahorn
William F. Reardon
Menges Girl Again Adjudged Insane at Toledo State Hospital
Irene Menges a 26 year old of Crestline was rescued by county officers from a remote smoke house on her father's farm where she was reportedly held prisoner for two years. She was committed to the Toledo State Hospital as insane after an examination and had previously been released in 1915 as mentally competent. Since the rescue she had stayed with Sheriff Edward Knappenberger.
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Associario
Presel Bucyrus
Irene Menges
Crestline
Toledo State Hospital
Edward Knappenberger
Police obtain confession in labor war killings
Chicago May 15 police said a confession was obtained from John Miller the alleged driver of the car from which shots killed two policemen on May 9. Miller named two companions and said they were taken out in his auto in the incident tied to protests against the Landis wage award. An indictment of four, including a woman, was to be sought as the police hunt continues.
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Associated Pages
Chicago
John Miller
Miller
Grand Jury
United States Likely to Skip Hague Meeting
Genoa May 18 Sir Edward Grigg stated for the British delegation that further advices from the United States government indicate it is unlikely the United States will participate in the Hague meeting at least until the scope is clearer.
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Genoa
Sir Edward Grigg
United States
Hague
Associated Pauls
Washington
Ambassador Child
State Department
Washington’s stance on The Hague conference clarified
The American position remains tied to the Russian memorandum, with officials noting the need for its change before the United States would alter its attitude. Washington delegates draw on guidance from Ambassador Child and U.S. emissaries to Genoa for the latest interpretation.
Tariff Powers in Bill Attacked in Senate Debate
In Washington on May 16 the Senate opened a debate on pending tariff provisions granting the president broad powers over duties. Senator Watson led the attack with support from Senator Underwood and other minority members while Chairman McCumber and Senator Smoot defended the measures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Watson
Underwood
McCumber
Smoot
the Finance Committee
102 Year Old Man Survives Buffalo Stampede Adventure
Eureka Kansas May 18 George A Gordon 102 recounts his wild trek across plains to Texas in 1846 joining a mixed party of French Canadian hunters and Arkansas natives. He sheltered in a tree as a stampede piled buffalo and horses, then watched the herd pass in a faultless marching rush before escaping unharmed.
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Eureka
Kan
George A. Gordon
Snys
Mr. Gordon
Newton
Missouri River
Plains
Red River
Texas
Northwest
Arkansas
Buffalo
Herhind
Myr
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