China to Restore Parliamentary Government in Peking
Peking July 31 AP China’s parliament convenes for the first time since 1917 to restore parliamentary government. Leaders urge disbanding militarists, cutting the army, and forming a federation under a central government while debates about Li Yuanhs presidency continue.
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Peking
China
Li Yuan
Senate
House of Representatives
Eat Li
Parliament
Tsaim
Wu Pei Fu
Ont Li
Provces
Bun Yat-Sen
Canton
Chang Tso-Lin
Chang
Shanhai-Kuan
Mukden
Manchuria
We Pei-Fu
Ency
Sun Yat-sen forces repulsed in Shiuchow clash
Reports from Shiuchow say Sun Yat-sen reorganized forces attacked Chen Chiung-mingines near Shiuchow but were repelled, with Sun’s 25,000 strong army driven back several miles while a flank attempt toward Chinchow and Canton’s rail links produced unknown results. Sun insists on restoration as a condition for talks.
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Canton
China
Sun Yat-sen
South China
Chen Chiung-ming
Shiuchow
Here
Chen
Sun
Shicchow
Shichow
Kiangsi
Chinchow
Chen Chinng-ming
Flood Waters Cover Norfolk Parks
Flood waters from Pierce county reached Norfolk Sunday noon flooding the North Fork river area. The state league baseball park and the city tourist park were inundated while a small northwestern section of town also flooded. Water levels in the Elkhorn and the North Fork were falling with no further danger anticipated.
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Norfolk
Neb
Pierce County
North Fork
Elkhorn
Young Adventurers Caught in Boise
In Boise Idaho on July 31 AP reports Royal Calvin Vincent 19 arrested with a 15 year old girl posing as husband and wife after stealing a Fresno California car. Vincent travels under aliases and says Tulare is home while the girl is held at Blue Triangle home awaiting developments.
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Boise
Idaho
Julia Bedel
Royal Calvin Vincent
Fresno
Cal
Vincent
Tulare
Blue Triangle
Jury Deadlock Persists in Obenchain Murder Trial
In Los Angeles on July 31 AP reports continued deadlock in the second trial of Mrs. Madalynne Obenchain for the Kennedy murder. Jurors questioned foreman M E Paddock over discussion of all evidence and whether jurors could change foremen amid six to six standstill and exhaustion.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Madalynne Obenchain
J. Belton Kennedy
Superior Court
M. E. Paddock
Foreman Paddock
Ovina
Ternoon
Jailbirds Strike Again at Milwaukee Prison
A second work stoppage by 225 prisoners began at Milwaukee’s house of correction, after an earlier protest for potatoes. The strike seeks release from the cellhouse and other privileges, with 464 inmates total and many federal detainees not required to work on the farm.
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Milwaukee
Wis
House of Correction
W. P. Momsen
Canada to establish dominion grain marketing board
Ottawa reports Alberta and Saskatchewan passed laws to create a grain marketing board for the 1922 wheat crop. Federal officials say cabinet action soon follows and the board will mirror the 1919 precedent, with powers defined by federal orders before starting. A conference with the Manitoba grain exchange discussed the proposed regulations.
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Ottawa
Ont
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Dominion
Canadge
Manitoba Grain Exchange
J. A. Nobb
Demand for Executions in Social Revolutionaries Trial
Moscow July 31 AP reports prosecutor M Krylenko urged death by firing squad for thirty social revolutionaries on trial, including four women. Defendants shouted defiance as evidence linked them to a broad set of plots and assassinations.
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Moscow
M. Krylenko
Studebaker Board Declares Extra Dividend May 31
Directors of Studebaker Corporation of America in South Bend declare an extra dividend of 1.50 in addition to raising the regular quarterly dividend on common stock to 2.50. A 1.75 preferred stock dividend is also declared. President Erskine notes possible further extras as conditions warrant. Net profit for the quarter ended June 30 1922 is 7,086,552 and six month sales total 73,422,862.
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New York
Studebaker Corporation of America
South Bend
Erskine
Studebaker
Warned the Greeks on Constanza occupation
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George told the House of Commons that Britain warned Greece of serious consequences if Greek troops occupied Constan ta. He said the Greek foreign minister assured there was no cause for alarm and that Greek forces would not enter the neutral zone without allied consent.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commoque
Constan
Walter Hoover to defend gold challenge cup in Labor Day regatta
Duluth Minnesota reports amateur culling champion Walter Hoover will defend the gold challenge cup in a special Labor Day regatta here. He lowered the bar for all pros and is set to race in an exhibition event before leaving for his vocations.
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Duluth
Minn
Walter Hoover
Wascius
Hi Vocpiants
Henry Ford Campaign Sparks Nationwide Public Hype
Chicago July 31 Thousands of replies from across the country say we want Henry Ford for president in response to a circular from the Henry Ford for President Club. Secretary E F Kelley announced no campaign will be started to show what for Henry Ford for president.
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Chicago
Henry
Heny Ford
E. F. Kelley
Kelley
Henry Ford
Prickly Pear Pest Threat to New South Wales
The article describes prickly pear spread in New South Wales, with estimates of heavy infestation and a 20,000,000 pounds loss. It notes a state plan to assist farmers, including a poisoning method developed by chemist Roberts from California, used to clear thousands of acres at six shillings per acre.
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Sydney
Wales
New
Roberts
California
Boston
Lawrence
Arlington
Baseball Becomes Bible Based Sunday Game
In Tulsa on Elk River the Y M C A camp hosts a Sunday baseball game where a preacher pitches and umpire asks Bible questions. Players strike out by error or advance on correct answers, with standard rules applied and teams of nine facing off.
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Tulsa
Okla
Ae Rin
Rogers Emp Y. M. Cc. A
Elk River
Fiest
Rome appoints new ministry as cabinet resigns
Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel entrusts Luigi rada with forming a new ministry after the cabinet resigned on July 19. Other items note Polish diet matters, a Michigan minister’s death at 80, and various U S and regional updates.
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Rome
Luigi Rada
Victor Emmanuel
Renowned Organist Dr. John H. Gower Dies in Denver
The 67 year old internationally famed organist and composer died after a paralytic stroke suffered three days earlier. In Colorado a Marian Wood pupil Miss Pauline White and Marian Wood were severely bruised when their automobile was struck by lightning. Two other occupants escaped injury.
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Denver
John H. Gower
Colorado
Pauline White
Marian Wood
Tragic Jungfrau Climb Claims Four Lives in Crevasse
In Berne Switzerland three men and one woman died after plunging 3000 feet into a crevasse while attempting the Jungfrau ascent. Guides search the wrecked route for the missing bodies.
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Berne
Switzerland
Guidea
Crowe's Condition Reports Grave After Re lapse
Uniontown reports United States Senator Wm. E. Crowe, long ill at his summer home, suffered a relapse late yesterday and physicians say his condition today is grave.
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Uniontown
United States
Wm. E. Crowe
Here
Washington after General Oliver Lyman Riding
Obituary note on the death of General Oliver Lyman Riding, a former assistant secretary of the treasury and long prominent figure in public life. The item highlights his career and influence in Washington affairs.
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Washington
Oliver Lyman Riding
the Treasury
Irish leader Boland shot in Dublin hotel brawl
AP reports Irish Dail member Harry Boland wounded in a confrontation at the Grand Hotel in Skerries Dublin. Boland drew a revolver during a scuffle with police attempting to arrest him. The incident caused a crowd at the hotel and Boland was later arrested. Authorities investigated.
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Harry Boland
United States
National Tolands Beded Mattee Wounde
Boland
Skerries
Ting
Bok Steem
Governor calls regional meeting on coal crisis August 10
St Paul Minnesota AP Governor J A O Prous declares the coal situation in the northwest as the most threatening yet and convenes a conference of executive officials from Iowa Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota to meet in St Paul on August 10 to address the fuel problem.
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St. Paul, Minn
Northwest
J. A. O. Prous
Iowa
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Marks Slip To A Lower Point In Early NY Trading
The German mark fell to 14% cents per mark in early New York dealings, a record low, before rallying to 15? cents. Sterling and continental remittances eased slightly as dealers noted little commercial business in marks and many German firms awaiting contracts pegged to a dollar.
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New York
Citinene Tov
Pete
Germany
unclear text about political stance and Ireland’s leadership
Fragmentary note references U21 and a Republican president, Roland, De Valera reelection bid, and potential military upheaval. Details are garbled, with mentions of support and whereabouts during hostilities and national army forces.
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Roland
President's Plans Stir Uncertain Labor Action Across Nation
Report from Chicago on January 31 notes union leaders weigh President's pending proposal as the strike's fate hangs in the balance. Cuyler cites no clear progress and warns the situation could extend into Tuesday with further talks possible. Officers relocate to Amarillo for ongoing discussions as rangers monitor developments.
Coal Control Board Takes Hold of Affairs
Washington July 31 AP says a centralized coal control setup began functioning under Henry B. Spencer as administrator. The plan aims to coordinate federal and state actions, regulate mine outputs, and manage reports and orders to stabilize prices and production amid wartime demands.
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Coal Control Board
Washington
Central Committee
Henry B. Spencer
Allesatie
Explosion at Tank Farm Wrecks Property and Sparks Fire
An explosion at a tank owned by the Ges Light and Coke company caused a top rupture and a rapid flame. Witnesses described a sudden burst, with the blaze shooting upward and near by houses and timber yards endangered. Dozens injured or missing as responders secured the site along the Petitage river.
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En Ges Light and Coke Company
Food Exports Show Decrease in 1931
Washington reports a decline in food exports for 1931. The Commerce Department notes total exports valued near 15 million dollars and 608 million pounds, down from 16.3 million barrels and 19 million dollars in 1921, with detailed figures for cereals and related products.
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Washington, Ay
France rejects German proposal for reductions
France dismisses a German request regarding monthly payments on contracts tied to allied citizens before the war. Paris indicates a decision is expected and notes the German outline will be reviewed, with a French reply anticipated in the near term.
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France
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