Germany proposes 30 billion marks in reparations
Germany offers a total reparations package of 30 billion marks, with 20 billion to be raised by July 1, 1927 and 5 billion by July 1, 1929, plus in kind payments credited toward the sum. The note credits passive resistance and suggests an international commission if others doubt Germany's capacity to pay. France likely to reject, threatening Rhine occupation extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Washington
Ruhr
Liguer
Hughes
Rhine
Rhineland
Coast Guard tightens grip on rum ships off New Jersey
Washington reports concentrate coast guard cutters along the New Jersey shore to curb offshore rum trade. A dozen boats to be deployed for patrols near Atlantic Highlands as June 15 set for new prohibition rules. Treasury officials expect foreign lines to adjust service and seek agreement with other governments. New York reports seizure of a tug and motor launch delivering supplies to rum craft beyond the three mile limit.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Coast Guard
North Atlantic
New Jersey
Atlantic Highlands
Clifford
The
Treasury
Hughes
Moe
New York
Scott’s Record Never Paralleled in Baseball History
Everett Scott of the New York American League shortstop played in his 1000th consecutive game today the streak dating to June 20 1916 illustrates a record unmatched in major league baseball as the only player to maintain an unbroken run across all league games for his team.
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Washington
Everett Scott
New York
Scott
Mexican Reds Protest U.S. Actions in May Day Rally
In Chihuahua City on May 2, 1886, about 500 labor federation members marched to the American consulate to protest Chicago’s eight executions tied to the Haymarket riots and to urge release of 61 communists. They displayed red and black flags and urged a memorial to President Harding, while American officials closed the consulate for the holiday and advised using the Mexican embassy for memorials. Communist speakers denounced Americans as cowards by inheritance and accused the U.S. of civilization’s hypocrisy.
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Chihuahua City
Mexico
Chicago
Haymarket
State Federation of Labor
Harding
United States
Washington
Beatrice Nuttall Chooses Foster Parents Over Real Mother
Twelve year old Beatrice Nuttall testifies she prefers to live with foster parents Mr. and Mrs. James Nuttall of Waukegan Illinois rather than with her biological mother Mrs. Morris. Judge David notes humanity guides the case and hints Beatrice may stay with the Nut talls with access for visits and occasional outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alice Beatrice Nuttall
James Nuttall
Waukegan
Ills
James Morris
Nuttall
Joseph B. David
Beatrice
David
Nuttalls
Morris
Alice Beatrice
Mrs. Morris
Clayton Klinger
Sterling
Illinois
Illinois Children’s Home
Disappearance of Leighton Mount At Northwestern Inquest
Chicago May 2 AP A complete list of Northwestern freshmen and sophomores who attended the university when Leighton Mount vanished in September 1921 will be demanded at today’s inquest over a skeleton identified as his. Coroner Oscar Wolff says witnesses will be questioned and notes the boy was likely drowned after a hazing incident. His mother Mia Mount speaks of grief and faith, defending her son’s character amid rumors and long search efforts.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
Leighton Mount
Moonday
Oscar Wolff
Mount
Colff
Charles W. Leggett
Evanston
North Shore
Northwestern Univeroity
George Tyson
Mount Family
Joseph Springer
Tyson
Springer
Ty Thesas
Young Mount
Mia
J. L. Mount
University
Mounts
Leighton
Tragic Worksite Accident Claims Life At Promontory Point
Ogden Utah May 2 Lowell Reuben Alverd 21 son of Reuben Alverd formerly of Brigham now a Weber county resident died at a local hospital from injuries after being crushed under a string of work cars at the Promontory Point where he was employed Tuesday He leaves a widow and one child.
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Ogden
Utah
Lowell Reuben Alverd
Reuben Alverd
Brigham
Weber County
FLIERS OFF ON LONG NON-STOP FLIGHT
Lieutenants John A. MacReady and O. G. Kelly launched a nonstop transcontinental flight from Roosevelt Field aiming for San Diego. The T-2 carried 760 gallons of gasoline, 32 gallons of oil, 25 gallons of water, with a 10,850 pound total weight and two days of rations including two gallons of coffee.
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Hempstead
N. Y
John A. MacReady
O. G. Kelly
Roosevelt Field
San Diego
Calif
Fuers
Fredericks Elected New Congressmember in California
Captain John D. Fredericks Republican former Los Angeles district attorney and chamber of commerce leader won the California tenth district special election to succeed the late H Z Osborne. He carried 12 752 votes from incomplete returns across 400 precincts and said he would not go to Washington without district endorsement on the world court proposal.
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Los Angeles
John D. Fredericks
Los Angeles County
California Banks Add Over 100 Million In Assets
State banks in California boosted their assets by 100.7 million dollars from December 29, 1922, to April 3, 1923, the superintendent of banks John Franklin Johnson announced in a public statement.
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San Francisco
California
John Franklin Johnson
Steamer Grace Dollar Rescues 471 From Fire Near China Coast
The Grace Dollar, bound for the Far East from Vancouver, rescued 471 passengers from the burning Hesin Pao Tsua near Woosne on the China coast, according to advices received in Seattle on May 2.
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Seattle
Vancouver
B. C
Far East
Saunders Faces Loss After Piggly Wiggly Stock Fluctuation
Memphis May 2 AP Clarence Saunders groceryman and Piggly Wiggly president faced a collapsed fortune after stock movements on the New York exchange. Advertisements from Saunders claim he acted to save others and warn he may sue the exchange. he says unless he sells on hand stock his personal fortune will be wiped out.
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Memphis, Tenn
Clarence Saunders
New York
Emphis
Wall Street
Stock Exchange Board of Governors
Saunders Yi
Mar
Saunders
Wool Growers Seek Rate Break At ICC Hearing
F W Hagenbarth president of the National Wool Growers Association urged restraint in what he called a wild hoorah against railroads and pressed for readjustment of wool shipment rates. Union Pacific official Robin said rates must be reduced to meet water competition, while witnesses supplied statistics on production and rates across western states. The hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission continued with other officials testifying on proposed zoning and a blanket rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lake City
Utah
F. W. Hagenbarth
National Wool Growers’ Association
Hagenbarth
Interstate Commerce Commission
F. W. Robin
Union Pacific Railroad
J. F. Shaughnessy
Nevada
Wool Growers’ Association
Robinson
J. M. Souby
Union
Ewer
H. W. Prickett
Lake, Ee
Wool Growere’ Association
Western Lines
Sinc . M. Wilson
Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association
Ee ’ A
Yomeng
Cure for tuberculosis claimed by Dr Nolan in Greensburg
Doctor William Nolan of Jeanette Pennsylvania stated in a Westmoreland county medical society address in Greensburg that a cure for pulmonary tuberculosis could be achieved using pure carbon and calcium.
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Pittsburgh
William Pp. Nolan
Jeanette, Pa
Westmoreland County Medical Society
Greenesburg
Sugar refiners resist boycott asks for fair price
New York May 2 AP Delegation led by Mrs Louis Reed elzmiller questions American Sugar Refining Company president Karl D Bahri about high sugar prices. Bahri says the firm supplies about a quarter of US sugar and operates on a razor thin margin, opposing hoarding and speculation. Housewives urge limits on retail price and ration cuts as measures against price rises.
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New York
Karl D. Ba
American Sugar Fining Company
Louis Reedelzmiller
Rahat
Tropics
Proda
Britain Still Seeks Full Command of Seas in Naval Policy
Washington's briefing notes report British admiralty officials asserting the aim to command all seas as a return to traditional policy, contrasting with Washington arms conference limits. Americans note no nation would hold sea supremacy, and discuss Singapore base, Singapore fortifications, and Honolulu defenses amid expected naval buildup following limits.
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Washington
Great Britain
Singapore
Pers
Pacific
Japan
Australia
New Zealand
Honolulu
Spines Archipelago
Hawaii
Hongkong
Bancroft man sues city over mistaken jail arrest claim
Wi Hifimag of Bancroft Idaho files a $25 000 claim against the city alleging he was jailed for a night with no basis after being taken from a hotel room authorities say the arrest followed a request by a justice department official who provided his name occupation and room details. Police defend the arrest as justified.
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Mden
Utah
Wi Hifimag
Bancroft
Idaho
Ciy. Com
Cpereasait of Justice
One Robber Had Bad Luck
Unidentified 23 year old man shot during a failed gas station holdup near Salt Lake City last night died from his wounds. A policeman exchanged five shots with the bandits. the body was found in a ditch near Bountiful after the SUV used in the crime was abandoned. Police seek the victim’s identity.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Bountiful
Todey
Export Trade Could Pay Bill for Reparations
New Orleans May 2 AP report says Germany developing an export trade of 2 billion dollars annually could fund reparations while stabilizing Europe. The study notes prewar Europe consumed over half of surplus production and fears for trade balance if Germany expands exports. It stresses need for low cost transportation and scientific development at the national foreign trade convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Germany
Europe
Ten Lost In Wreck of Amy Turner Near Guam
Manila reports the British bark Amy Turner wrecked near Guam on March 37. A telegram from the provincial commander of Suriga Mindanao confirms ten lives lost.
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Manila
Amy Turner
Guam
Suriga
Mindana
New Intermediary Credit Bank Opens with Capital
Spokane news reports the new Intermediary Credit Bank, an adjunct of the federal land bank, opens with a capital of 1,000,009 dollars to provide easier credit to farmers, joining eleven others in various parts of the country.
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NEW Credit Bank
Spokane
New Intermediary Credit Bank
Federal Land Bank
Creating National Rogue's Gallery
The Department of Justice plans a national identification bureau to file complete descriptions of major criminals. William J. Burns announces the bureau will coordinate with police nationwide and maintain contact by radio as he tours the country.
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San Francisco
Department of Justice
William J. Burns
Department
Bureau of Investigattion
Burns
International Police Conference
Electric storms claim one life in Minnesota damage report
Severe electrical storms across Minnesota killed one person and injured five others while causing extensive property damage. Near New Ulm two herds of prize cattle and swine and three large barns owned by Frederick Crone burned in a lightning fire, with losses estimated at 100000 dollars.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
New Ulm
Frederick Crone
Canada Hangs Woman Criminal
Fort Saskatchewan Alberta May 2 Mrs Florence Lassandra and Emileo Piccarrillo were hanged today for the murder of Constable Lawson last September. Piccarrillo paid the penalty first and forty one minutes later Mrs Lassandra followed. She was the first woman hanged in Canada in 24 years and the fifth since Confederation.
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Fort Saskatchewan
Alberta
Mrrs
Florence Lassandra
Emileo Piccarrillo
Lawson
Piccarrillo
Dahlman Heads Anti Klan Order In Omaha
Mayor James C. Dahlman accepts the office of Grand Lictor of the Fascists of America, announced by Edgar L. Fuller. The order pledges to uphold the federal constitution, promote pure Americanism, curb mob violence, protect womanhood, and defend religious freedom. It is symbolized by a black shirt with a golden eagle crest.
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Omaha
Neb
James C. Dahlman
Fascists of America
Edgar L. Fuller
Ku Klux Klan Kleagle
California
Syimbel
Bombing Attempts Reported in Ruhr Area Incidents
Duesseldorf May 2 AP reports three bombing attempts in the occupied Ruhr area last night. One bomb targeted a troop train near Husen, explosion occurred but no injuries. Another exploded near Treves injuring railway workers. A third was found in the Rhine-Herne district with a 50,000,000 mark note seized. the burgomaster and two prominent citizens were arrested in connection with the Dahlhausen incident as occupation authorities imposed a curfew.
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Duessldorf
President Harding to Visit Portland and Alaska Trip Details
President Harding plans a Western trip starting with a Fourth of July visit to Portland Oregon before sailing to Alaska. He discussed the itinerary with Senator McNary and Harry Chandler of the Los Angeles Times and asked about visiting Yosemite National Park during a Southern California stay. The plan targets Alaska around July 10 with further stops on the return via Seattle and a string of speeches.
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Washington
Harding
Willeis
Jay
Portlard
Oregon
Alaska
Senator McNary
Harry Chandler
Los Angeles Times
White House
Territory
Portland
Seattle
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America
Hemsted, N. Y
Fredericks
Grace Dollar Burns
Doug, JR
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Frank Hagenbarth
Hearny
Britain
Pals
National Rogue’s Gallery
Canada
Dahlman
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