Diplomatic tone in Houghton address stirs European opinion
In a May briefing, European Ambassador Houghton’s address drew mixed reactions among diplomats. While France and other nations weigh the implications, Washington signals American support for Europe’s economic needs, with Coolidge administration backing the move as timely for both continents. Senator Borah calls the pronouncement significant to U.S. policy.
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Ress
Houughton
Berlin
France
Coolidge
Europe
Aghton
América
Washington
Mbassador Houghton
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Comittee
Diamond Dyes Promote Easy Home Dyeing
Beautiful home dyeing and tinting is guaranteed with Diamond Dyes. Dip in cold water for soft shades or boil for permanent colors. Each 15 cent package includes simple directions for dyeing coats stockings silks wool linen cotton and more with Diamond Dyes only.
Service Delegates Open Southwest Public Service Convention
One hundred delegates from Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and Arkansas attended the opening of the 40th annual Southwest Public Service Association convention in Houston Texas. G B Fry of Abilene Texas emphasized extension of electrical service helps curb farm to city migration.
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Houston
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Arkansas
Southwest Public Service Association
G. B. Fry
Abilene
Henry IV bathed initiates for Knights of the Bath
Henry IV of England ordered that all candidates for induction into the Knights of the Bath undergo a bath before the ceremony. This ritual requirement linked purification with royal ceremony and reflected medieval orders practice.
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Henry IV
England
Order of Knights of the Bath
Rain Bow Tints in Summer Hats Fashion Preview
New York May 6 Henri Gendell designer previews summer millinery with rainbow straw hats and lace brim styles. He notes bright flower shades from blue to white, winged buffs, and streamers returning. Color coordination with skin tones is emphasized for youthful ensembles.
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Dorothy Burgess
Bendet
Hortense Saunders
New York
Henri Gendell
Mr. Bendel
Lions Name Committees for District Convention
Transportation and registration committees were named by President A. P. Dorgan Jr at the Lions Club luncheon. The Alabama District Lions Convention will be held here May 26 and 27. Marshall chairs the transportation committee with Reese and McKinley as members, while Erskine heads registration with Calhoun and Reiss as members.
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A. P. Dorgan, Jr
Lions’ Club
Robert L. Marshall
William C. Reese
Z. H. McKinley
Langley Flight Claim Backed by Curtiss in Telegram
Glenn H. Curtiss, who oversaw Langley air field trials in 1914 at Hammondsport, says in a Florida telegram that Dr. Charles Walcott of the Smithsonian was correct about the Langley plane’s capability of flight and declines to join the Wright Smithsonian dispute.
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Rochester
N. Y
Glenn H. Curtiss
Langley
Hammondsport
Florida
Charles Walcott
Smithsonian Institution
Wright-Smithsonian
Con Falcott
Oulite
Mexico to pay debts and government obligations in months
Arturo M. Elias, new consul general in New York, said Mexico will settle its external debts within four months and about 5 million dollars in government claims to Mexican merchants within three months. A $1 million drawn against a New York financial agent will be paid by August 13. Elias spoke in New Orleans en route to the World Advertising Clubs convention in Houston.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Arturo M. Elias
New York
Elias
General de la Huerta
Judge Makes Etroneau Prediction On Lawyer
A court scene notes a judge predicting outcomes for a lawyer while a testimonial ad echoes a patent remedy. The piece juxtaposes legal notes with a tobacco and medicine era ad claiming Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy cures many ailments.
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Etroneau
Smithsonian settles on disposition of Wright brothers plane
Washington May 6 The Smithsonian Institute says Wilbur Wright should deposit the original machine with it in Hawk North Carolina 1903 and will not engage in controversy over proposals to send it to a British museum Secretary Walcott denies Wrights charge that the Langley model was altered in 1914 and defends the placard claiming the plane is the original capable of sustained flight Congress may intervene with a bill to bar export of patent models Chicago first city with a sewage system in 1885.
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Washington
United Press
Smithsonian Institute
Wilbur Wright
Hawk
N. C
Charlies D. Walcott
Wright
Smithsonian
Walcott
Langley
Congress
Bloom
New York
Blue Star Remedy Advertisement Claim
An advertisement offers Blue Star Remedy for eczema itch and skin sores promising relief. It claims deep skin penetration, rapid relief, no clothing staining, and a pleasant odor from Albright & Wood.
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Albright & Wood
Taylor's Blood Medicine promises rheumatism relief
Stop your rheumatism with Taylor's Blood Medicine containing iodide of potash and vegetable ingredients like sarsaparilla and dandelion. It claims to tonify the stomach, improve appetite, and aid weight gain, with a $1 bottle price and a three-bottle satisfaction return policy.
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Taylor
Parole Eligible Prisoners Reach Over One Thousand Three Hundred
More than 1300 federal cen tiaries may apply for parole after serving one third of their sentences under the one year and a day rule. Attorney General Sargent announced the figure as Superintendent White attends May parole board meetings at Atlanta Leavenworth and McNeal Island prisons.
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Washington
Associated Press
Sargent
White
Federal Prisons
Atlanta
Federal ‘Parole Board
Leavenworth
McNeal Island
Five Men Added to Rifles' Roll at Armory Drill
The Mobile Rifles added five men to their roster during last night’s regular drill at the armory and now stand at full peacetime strength. Captain George McKinstry announced officers will judge which non commissioned officer and private receive the two gold medals for efficiency. The institution notes par ty ve congested with 700 eligible for parole.
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Mobile Rifles
George McKinstry
McKinstry
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