Escape of British Women From Mexican Outlaws
In Mexico near Cuautla three British women Miss Gwen Waterland Elizabeth Best and Frank Dough escaped after three days at large in the mountains near Cantos Morelos They traveled by car from Mexico City on May 1 then rode horseback toward the Therma region. Indians later reported they had captured the missing man and were demanding a ransom.
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Trotzky to Return to Moscow in New Post Bid
May 7 reports Leon Trotzky after four months in the Caucasus will return to Moscow and likely be named commissar of foreign trade. The party leadership absolves him of political heresy and he vows to observe bolshevik tenets while aiming to regain standing and influence within the Soviet cabinet.
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St Louis & San Francisco Railroad 1924 annual report
The St Louis and San Francisco Railroad released its 1924 annual report showing operating revenue of 509 138 dollars, up from 1923, with operating expenses at 964 092 011 dollars and a gross income of 21 682 953 dollars. The year ended with a net credit of 14 080 355 dollars and a balance of 959 724 dollars, reflecting changes from the prior year.
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ST. Louis
PELLAGRA Ad Pushes Free Health Book From Alabama
An advertisement by Dr. W. J. McCrary Inc offers a free health book mailed in a plain wrapper. It lists symptoms such as headaches, low mood, rough skin, mouth sores, throat inflammation, mucus, nausea, and bowel issues and urges readers to respond without waiting for all signs. Dept. 135, Carbon Hill, Alabama.
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Taylor's Blood Medicine Promises Pain Relief and Weight Gain
Asheville man M. L. Maney testifies that Taylor's Blood Medicine cured his rheumatism and improved his health after a year. The ad claims the vegetable tonic including iodide of potash and herbs stops headaches and backaches, restores appetite, and may cause weight gain. A dollar-a-bottle price includes a money back guarantee if not helped.
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Asheville
N. C
Taylor
Nearly Insane at Times Lydia E Pinkham Ad
Woman describes severe nervous distress and insomnia while taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, noting near insanity at times as she faced daily pain and anxiety.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Kno Tenn
Union Label Campaign Drives Non-Union Buy Popularization
The American Federation of Labor and 108 international unions approve a nationwide organizing drive in five districts to recruit non-union workers. A 40 week campaign will visit cities and towns, funded by about 125000 dollars in pledges, plus a push to expand union label use in products. The plan follows a February Miami meeting. Washington. May 7. The budget bureau estimates a 400 million dollar federal expense cut next fiscal year while keeping tax relief. Focus on trimming overhead with no loss of essential services and a 60.6 million reduction in interest costs. President Coolidge and budget director Lord will announce the plan June 22 with radio broadcasts and 25 station hookups. Treasury Secretary Mellon notes heavy tax burden from local expenditures and urges cooperation to lower overall costs. No unnecessary Federal projects will be approved unless essential to operations.
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Decrease Noted in Rail Profits Across Major Lines
A bureau of railroad economics compilation shows class one railroads cutting March gross operating revenues by 3.7 percent from a year earlier, while operating expenses dropped 3.4 percent. Net operating income fell modestly to 73.1 million, with first quarter income at 208.9 million and a 4.48 percent return. Eastern district freight traffic slipped, Southern district income rose, Western district income declined. rail mileage represents about 90 percent of the nation. A stray postscript notes Town and Nebraska wrestlers as state performers of note.
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Washington
Bureau of Railroad Economics
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dinner for Mobile Cadets at Battle House and Lyric Theatre
Several members of the administrative section and message center of the Mobile Cadets attended a supper at the Battle House and a party at the Lyric Theatre last night. Attendees included Captain John T. Moore Captain D. S. M. Unger Lieutenant W. E. Mickle Lieutenant Daniel A. Dennis W. E. Furney Joe Givens John Mayhall Painter Cothran Jerry Turner Wheeler Burgett and William Hall. Nashua Iowa notes Willie Getsch, an 18 year old baseball fan, walked nine miles through a snowstorm to attend a game.
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D. S. M. Unger
W. E. Mickle
Daniel A. Dennis
W. E. Furney
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John Mayhall
Painter Cothran
Jerry Turner
Wheeler Burgett
William Hall
Nashu
Towa
Willie
Getsch
Whee
Cordence A Severance ABA President Dies in Pasadena
Cordence A. Severance former president of the American Bar Association died in Pasadena California at his winter home. His death was attributed to heart disease. He was married to Mary Frances Severance since 1889 and was accompanied by his widow at the time of death.
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Pasadena
Cal
Cordence A. Severance
St. Paul
Church Unity Before Officials in Minneapolis Meeting
In Minneapolis on May 7 the Methodist Episcopal Church North and South discuss unification at the board of bishops spring meeting. A committee works on a pension plan to standardize retired ministers’ pensions across the jurisdiction. The article notes a digression about finger rings' origin in ancient Egypt.
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Methodist Episcopal Church, North
Methodist Episcopal Church
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Board of Bishops of
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