Dry forces plan war to stem wet advance in Congress
Dry leaders nationwide move to counter beer and wine sentiment ahead of polls showing public support for modification of the Volstead Act. Senator McKellar selected to lead the drive while the Anti Saloon League seeks White House backing for stricter enforcement. House members push constitutional amendment asserting states as supreme within their borders.
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Oliver
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France-U S debt talks reopen as House backs embassy bill
France resumes discussion with the United States on a 4 billion debt. The House Foreign Affairs Committee favors a 10 million dollar bill to fund American embassies and consular buildings abroad. Rear Admiral Billard orders the first U S navy air corps. The Internal Revenue Service will continue separate tax returns for spouses in six western states. KEGK to be the North Pole Radio Station call letters for Byrd expedition with daily telegraphic reports.
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North Pole
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Byrd
Riot at Mexican church leaves three dead in Nayarit
In Jalisquillo a mob opposed to a church closure confronted three State of Nayarit representatives and a priest who defied the order. With no soldiers present to protect officials, the officials read the government closing authorization amid a heavily armed crowd.
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Jalisquillo
Jalisquello
Sues to Dissolve Sixteen Adams Patents in Major Fraud Case
New York. The Department of Justice seeks cancellation of the Adams cracking patents holding $40,000,000 to $70,000,000 value. The Texas company owner and Joseph H. Adams are charged with fraud and concealment. The suit, filed in Brooklyn federal court, could lower gasoline costs and impact the oil industry.
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Adams
Sargent
Texas Company
Department of Justice
Brooklyn
Joseph H. Adams
Flatbush
Forest Week Designated by Coolidge Proclaimed
President Coolidge proclaimed April 18 to 24 as American Forest Week. The Canadian government also set aside the same week for the same purpose. He urged careful use and renewal of forest wealth, noting a shift toward wise utilization by industries and landowners. Local forest week committees form in states under a 100-group committee led by former Gov Frank C Lowden of Illinois.
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Coolidge
Washington
Frank C. Lowden
Mllinois
Western Union Signs 20-Year Pact With Mexico
Mexico City reports a 20 year contract among the Mexican government, the Mexican Telegraph company, and the Western Union Telegraph company to extend wire communication between the United States and Mexico. The Mexican Telegraph company will become part of Western Union.
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Mexican Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
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Mexico
Western Union
Had Its Advantages
A girl asks if the youth will choose an arts course over a science one. He agrees the arts path seems better for him, but adds that everyone says it’s easier to forget.
Tanlac Boldly Promoted as Health Restorer for the Sick
An advertisement urges readers to take Tanlac to regain strength appetite and weight. It claims Tanlac is a natural tonic made from roots barks and herbs and can quickly reach the seat of trouble improving digestion blood quality sleep and energy. Patients are told to visit a drugstore for a bottle and start the path back to health.
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Tanlac
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