NC-4 Air Patrol Reports Rough Seas and Repairs Near Chatham
Command reported the NC-4 at Chatham at 7 30 with two motors in bad shape and repairs expected to take about two days. The pilot described rough off shore seas, erratic heat and cold spells during the flight and noted steady progress toward Washington as crews work on the aircraft.
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Conference fails to agree on steel price cuts
New York May 9 representatives of the railroad administration and the manufacturers’ committee of the Iron and Steel Institute failed to reach agreement on a reduction of steel prices approved by the Industrial Board of the Department of Commerce. A statement issued after a long discussion said the administration contended prices were not low enough while producers argued a further rise in production costs would force a wage-rate decrease.
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Administration to seek bids for steel rails
Walker D. Hines, director general of railroads, announced that the administration will request competitive bids for 10,000 tons of steel rails. He said he learned that manufacturers' representatives at a conference agreed on a revised steel price schedule led by the industrial board of the Commerce Department, and the policy aims to buy steel materials as rapidly as needed on a competitive basis.
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Surplus of Labor in Nine Conn Cities Reported
Connecticut cities report a surplus of labor with nine of eleven reporting 7,000 unemployed across Waterbury Meriden New Haven Norwich Derby Middletown and New London while Ford Springs Torrington and Willimantic show balance A Waterbury to Bristol service link is planned to help adjust labor markets amid cotton market tensions The New York cotton market opened firm gaining 32 to above points on strong cables and wet weather with rains spreading into the southern belt Grain and futures figures follow with May and July positions and prices for corn oats and provisions
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LIAN PRESIDENT OPTIMISTIC ON PEACE TERMS May 9
Italian papers discuss Allied peace terms with Germany and doubtfully note Italy may accept. The Corriere della Sera criticizes a future AustriaItaly alliance, warning of a new Austrian empire risk. Elsewhere, a Funeral notice for Carroll L Dudley notes an equal share among heirs.
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Stock Market Surges on Opening in New York May Day Rally
The New York stock market opened with sensational gains as many issues jumped 2 to over 20 points. Texas Company led, up to 292 from 2490, with strong moves across rail, shipping and copper stocks. Atlantic Gulf, United Fruit, Central Leather, American Sugar refining and Marine Preferred posted notable advances as traders rushed into equities amid robust demand for finished products. Metal prices showed copper firm with several monthly notes, while lead, spelter and other metals moved in active trading.
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Everett C Johnson Weds Miss W Eleanor Eckman in Conn
Marriage notices announce Everett C Johnson formerly of this city and Miss W Eleanor Eckman of Washington Connecticut have married. Mrs Johnson was employed by Connecticut Power Co and active in the First M E Church during her time here.
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Borah Threatens Bolting GOP Over League Clash
Washington May 9 Senator Borah Idaho progressive Republican warned Republican leaders he would bolt the party unless it opposes the United States joining the League of Nations. He demanded a defined party position on the League and warned against delay in clarifying America’s stance.
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Oratorical Equipment
A Washington Star item jokes about anarchists and a grocer gifting soap, noting the anarchist would discard the soap and repurpose the box as a pedestal. The quip, styled as a humorous press want ad, reflects news humor of the era.
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Fast Game Highlights Middletown Highs Victory at Lakeview Park
Middletown High School defeated a local high school 10 to 2 at Lakeview Park yesterday. Campbell made two sensational catches, Daley pitched airtight ball with 12 strikeouts, and Lynch held steady though poorly supported. Next Wednesday Middletown meets Lewis High of Southington at Lakeview Park.
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College Baseball Results Across Three Cities
Princeton blanked West Virginia five to two in Princeton New Jersey Williams defeated Colgate ten to two in Williamstown Massachusetts Boston College routed Dartmouth eleven to zero in Newton Massachusetts Postponed games listed include New York at Brooklyn Iain Boston at Philadelphia Iain and Washington at New York rain in American games.
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Five Dollar Camphor Price Seen As Likely
Cable reports from Formosa indicate camphor surged to the peak of the current rise with a fifteen cent jump in the primary market sending Japan prices to 2.15 dollars a pound. New York importers may not secure much from Japan before September while trade circles expect prices to climb further as war era demand for celluloid products remains strong. Large sales in New York reached 2.60 dollars per pound on bullish news, and Nipponese merchants plan to keep control by pushing refined stock to America while reducing crude shipments.
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Heirs of Jay Gould Quarrel Over 83 Million Estate
New York May 9 heirs of Jay Gould railroad financier clash over administration of his 83 million estate. George J. Gould the chief executor must show cause why he should not be removed. Frank J. Gould Duchess de Talleyrand and others accuse him of frauds causing an alleged 25 million loss to the estate.
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Mere Melodes Excerpt Attributed to Edwin Meade Robinson
Poem fragment in which a writer praises a post office inkwell for shaping lives of unborn men and inspiring Resany young people to "Put Heaven on a postal card." The verse laments the intimate use of ink and pen to record secrets and cares.
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Skeletons From the Closet Stir a Pittsburgh Leader Reflection
A DeWitt Clintonian quip in the Pittsburgh Leader warns that a hidden skeleton kept in darkness can past dampen a person’s joy. The poem ponders secrets that may cause grief, sorrow, or lifelong dismay if revealed.
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Value of Straw Hat in Everybody's Magazine
A thrifty Scotswoman awaiting a promised bonnet gift from a rich summer resident chooses a straw hat saying it could make a mouthful for the cow when finished. The anecdote highlights frugality and humor in a rural exchange.
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Everybody's Magazine
Ormeake Soe His Patient Specialist Faces Inquiry
An unnamed veterinary practitioner faced scrutiny after a patient case where the physician asserted no complaint and claimed to have treated the animal while allegedly pocketing payment. Authorities review details of the incident and treatment outcome.
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