War ships ordered to reinforce Chinese waters reach Shanghai
Nine American warships ordered to join Admiral Williams in the Asiatic fleet. three light cruisers from Honolulu and several destroyers from Manila set course to Shanghai, carrying crews and weapons, to bolster marines and naval power in the China zone.
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Wa Hington
Williams
Asiatic Fleet
Richmens
Mariblehead
Cincinnati
Honolulu
O.r
Manila
Sangiai
Shanghai
Peary Ford
Pillsbury
Edsall
Parrott
Bullmer
Lsted
Navy Department
China Zone
Admiral William
Leavin Manila
L. E. Lindsay
H. W. Bernton
M. J. Poster
Governor Baldridge asks president to visit Idaho this summer
Idaho Governor H C Baldridge asks Senator Borah to urge President Coolidge to tour Idaho. He cites Sawtooth attractions and Hayden Lake accessibility while noting Borah’s view that Petit Lake may be too remote for the president.
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Boise
H. C. Baldridge
William E. Berah
Idaho
Hayden Lake
Itaiy
Borah
Petit Lake
Sawtooth Mountains
Honeysuckle Shiis Lodge
Kootenai County
Butler Takes Charge Marines in Shanghai
Brigadier General Smedley D S Butler arrived in Shanghai to assume command of the American marines and assess dispositions. He met with Rear Admiral Williams and Major General John A Duncan and joked about learning the names of the Chinese war lords as his first task.
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Shanghai
Smedley D. S Battler
Williams
John A. Duncan
Butler
Chateau Thierry Aboard Fought Ills with Music and Food
The army transport Chateau Thierry, with 64 influenza patients and four deaths, reached port after days at sea. Lt Harry I. Calvin and Capt J Hitchcock rallied morale by loudspeakers and aboard entertainments for 950 troops and 121 first class passengers while nurses and a medical team worked at top speed to care for the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Chateau Thierry
Army
Harry I. Calvin
J. Hitchcock
Stelen Taggart
Stella Williams
Mexican
San Diego
What a Year to 175 000 Kisses
Gunnison Colorado March 25 Students in Western State College ejibology department conclude a kiss shortens life by three minutes A survey in genetic psychology notes the heart beats faster with extra beats totaling three minutes 480 kisses shave a day 175 200 kisses shave a year
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Gunnison
Colo
Western State Colege
Man Fatally Wounds Self With Lawn Mower At Berkeley
Berkeley California March 25 John Haggerty a school janitor shot himself with a .38 caliber cartridge found in grass. The mower discharged when it struck the shell causing a loud report and a forehead wound. He quit work for the day.
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Berkeley
Calif
John Haggerty
Haggerty
Legentse
Mining Abandonment Sought for Cameron Stetson Claims
In Phoenix on March 25, stipulations were filed in U S district court to abandon Cameron Stetson mining placer claims along 225 miles of the Colorado River from Boulder Canyon to Black Canyon dam sites. Judge Jacobs ordered a final decree relinquishing all rights in the lands and enjoining future claims, with government costs waived. Claims encompassed lands near the river viewed for water power and dam reservoir potential.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Ralph H. Cameron, Jr
United States
Arizona
John 8. Sergent
Neval
States District Court
Cameron-Stetson
Colorado River
Boulder Canyon
Black Canyon
Jacobs
Cameron
Qaee
Destroyers Sail for China to Protect American Citizens
Three destroyers Edsall Parrott and Bullmer sailed from Manila toward Swatow Foochow and Amoy respectively to safeguard or evacuate American citizens if the need arises. The move follows a request from the American consulates in these cities amid tensions.
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Manila
Edsall
Parrott
Bullmer
China
Swatow
Foochow
Amoy
Consu
Tong War Renewed With Pep In New York
Two year truce collapsed as gunfire killed eight people in multiple cities including Chicago Brooklyn Newark Pittsburgh Manchester Conn and Cleveland. District Attorney Bauton ordered a peace conference with Hip Sing and On Seong tongs inviting the Chinese consul general to attend.
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New York
China
Bauton
Hip Sing
Seong Tongs
Chicago
Brooklyn
Newark
Pittsburgh
Manchester
Conn
Cleveland
Rifles sent to Nicaragua details revealed
Irving A. Lindberg said a shipment of arms to the Diaz government arrived over two weeks ago. The consignment included 2,000 rifles 500 machine guns and 3 000 000 rounds of ammunition unloaded at Corinto on March 12. Customs officials aided unloading and kept secrecy until the sale was announced.
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Los Angeles
Irving A. Lindberg
Nicaragua
United States
Washington
Lindberg
Central America
Ecuador
Corinto
Indian Sisters Stage A 26 Mile Race
In Austin Texas three Tarama huara Indian sisters aged 14 15 and 16 started a 26 mile marathon from Texas Memorial Stadium at 11 38 a m. Each carried a bamboo stick for balance. The course ran 13 miles to the city and back. At 12 50 o clock they had covered seven miles jogging steadily without fatigue.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Memorial Stadium
Girls at Lewis and Clark Ban Excess Cosmetics
Spokane report says Lewis and Clark high school will ban excess cosmetics for about 1,200 girls. The compact also limits jewelry, aiming to curb beauty aids and accessories as part of a school reform movement.
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Spokane
Wash
Lewis and Clark High School
Report on Nanking killings and missionary evacuations
American Consul John K. Davia described the murder of a missionary and attempted killings by nationalist soldiers in Nanking. Davis and a group fled under fire to the Socony hill area as naval vessels shelled nearby. Another report noted 120 missionaries seeking refuge at a dock near warships, with some injured but evacuation progressing.
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Washington
Mar
Nanking
John K. Davia
Navy Department
Admiral Williams
Mr. Davis
Consel Davis
Standard Oil Hill
J. Hall Paxton
Danville
Shanghai
Nanking University
Mies Moffatt
Anna E. Moffatt
Fort Sheridan
Presbyterian Missionary Workers
Tehes
Reed Clashes With Sapiro in Ford Case
Detroit March 25 AP Aaron Sapiro demands retraction from Ford owned Dearborn Independent. William J. Cameron Ford editor testifies that articles were investigated before publication and that Ford dismissed the demand with a wave of the hand. Sapiro's counsel seeks correspondence as courtroom friction flares over libel case.
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Reed
Sapiro
FORD
Detroit
Aaron Sapiro
Dearbor
Independent
William J. Cameron
Henry Ford
Cameron
Piro
Fred L. Black
Stewart Hanley
Ford Counsel
James A. Reed
Missouri
Senator Reed
Raymond
Ius
Miss Anna Moffett Sent To China As Missionary
New York reports Miss Anna E. Moffett daughter of Lieutenant Colonel W P Moffett of Madison Wisconsin was sent to China as a missionary in 1920 by the Presbyterian department for foreign missions. American women in Nanking are said to have been brutally treated and many homes and missionary properties destroyed.
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New York
Anna E. Moffett
W. PF. Moffett
Madison, Wie
China
Presbyterian Department For Foreign Missions
Nanking
War Dogs Move Fast in China
Washington reports growing efforts to rescue Americans and other nationals from Nanking as Chinese warlords mobilize under threat of foreign bombardment. A naval operation aims to remove about 120 Americans sheltering at Nanking University, with others already escaping to safety nearby. Dr. Williams of Speynee Ohio is reported killed in the turmoil while relief measures begin to clear the city.
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Washington
Nanking
Nanking University
Davis
P Falowe
Pilon Seiane
Dr. Williams
E. Williams
Spewnee
Ohio
Missionary Doctor Among Nanking Dead in Shelling
Dave Williams of Shawnee Ohio recounts the death of his brother Dr John Elias Williams vice president of Nan king University in Nanking during yesterday shelling. The AP reports Americans remain uncertain about others safe as details unfold from New Lexington Ohio March 25 AP.
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8Hai
J. E. Wi Vieet
Nanking University
New Lexington
Ohio
Dave Williams
Associated Press
Shawnee
John Elias Williams
University At
Nanking
Trave Williams
Marietta Colege
Marietta
New York
Williams
South Salem
Lillian Caldwell
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