Fresh levee breaks flood Louisiana towns and area
The May ninth report details fresh levee breaks near Jonesville Louisiana flooding two thirds of the town and swelling refugee totals to around 30 000 as relief camps care for 40 000 more. Other cities report rising Trinity and Brazos rivers threatening homes and infrastructure across Texas and Salt Lake City endures flood damage totaling about 150 000 dollars.
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New Orleans
Jonesville
Louisiana
Mississippi
Dallas
West
Moe
British War Vet Seeks Kidnaping Probe at Embassy
Alexander E Robertson, British war veteran, arrived in Washington from Newark to present charges that three private detectives tried to force his departure over his relation to Miss Mary Culberson, Texas senator’s daughter. Embassy officials would act on information Robertson submits as he traveled without an escort. local authorities doubt his claims.
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Washington
Alexander E. Robertson
Newark
N. J
Mary Culberson
Senator Culberson
Texas
Robe
M Newark
Torberson
Esterday
Culberson
FENG HANDS WU DISTILLED CHASER
Shanghai reports in brief that General Wu F, inspector general of Pei and Hunan, celebrated a birthday receiving a large flask of distilled water from General Feng Yu-Using governor of Sensi. Feng, nicknamed China’s Christian general, proposes prohibition has aided America and could aid the empire Wu leads.
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Shanghai
China
A. P
Wu-F
Peh
Hunan
Feng Yu-Using
Sensi
Feng
America
Wu Toi
Croats Proclaim Independent Republic of Creta
The Croats declared an independent republic of Crete and appointed a minister, sending a dispatch from Bari on the Adriatic to Rome. M. Reditch was named as press minister.
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Rome
Reblic
Cretia
Minis Sg
Tempo
Bari
Adriatic
M. Reditch
First Oranges in Six Years Reach Polish Markets
Poland resumes orange imports after tariff cuts, bringing oranges and pineapples to Warsaw markets. Prices reach 190 marks each, about one third of a cent in U S money, though still a luxury for Poles. Dates also appear in large numbers.
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Warsaw
Poland
Funding Plan Much Delayed in Debt Refunding Talks
Washington May 9 AP Definite progress in negotiations to refund eleven billion dollars of foreign debt may come soon after the Genoa conference ends. Delay in opening nepees is due to experts needing to stay tied to Genoa proceedings. Since the debt fund commission met, only debtor nations have prepared financial condition statements for the American commission.
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Washington
Genoa
Congress
Hoover
American Commission
Joffre Pleased With His World Tour Return
Marshal Joffre, back in France, spent morning at war college greeting friends and plans to report travel notes to President Millerand and Premier Poincare. He praised America for the warmest reception of his thirty thousand mile journey and thanked the American people and Madame Joffre for their hospitality.
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Paris
Marshal Joffre
France
The
War College
Millerand
Premier Poincare
Associated Press
Maine
America
Madame Joffre
Aged Horse Dominates Madison Square Show Exhibit
Clover a 62 year old horse becomes central figure at the Madison Square Garden art show in New York. Veterinaries cite teeth as proof of age and cause, noting the creature’s wary display and preserved set. Clover will remain about a week and then return to Catawisha Pennsylvania to drink brook water and eat prepared grain.
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New York
Clover
Madison Square Garden
Racer
Catawisha
Continental Time Not Widely Approved by Government
Mexico City on May 9 reports the proposed global time system placing midnight at twenty four o'clock has not gained favor. Only a few government offices adopted it, with a general return to the traditional two 12 hour day.
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Mexico City
Smith Freed After Fifteen Years In Dartmoor Pen
Charles Graith of Virginia, jailed for life in 1907 for shooting Edward Guerin, is released from Dartmoor under a deportation order and will sail to the United States on the Majestia. American consul John Savage and Lady Astor helped win Smith’s liberation. Chicago May Vivienne Churchill, alias, also received a fifteen year term.
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England
Charles &Raith
Virginia
Edward Guerin
Dartmoor
United Statea
Majestia
Smith
John Savage
Lady Astor
May Vivienne Churchill
Chicago
May
Guerin
Chicago May
London
France
American Express Company
Para
Devil's Island
South Africa
Sun Yat Sen’s Southern Government Faces Military Strife
Amoy May 9 AP Two captured warships from the southern Chinese squadron are said to be sent toward the coast under Sun Yat Sen, with fighting tied to Chekiang and Kiangsu. Sun’s HQ at Shu-Chow-Fu, Kwangtung. Gen Chen Chaung-Min retreated to Haichaw with 30,000 troops. Wu Long-ang succeeds as civil governor of Kwangtung. Yu Siang reportedly defeats Prince of Henan near Chung Mokhsien and advances toward Kaifeng.
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Amoy
China
Pro
Sun Yat Sen
Canton
Chekiang
Kiangsu
Shu-Chow-Fu
Kwangtung
Chen
Chaung-Min Wee
Haichaw
Wu Pei- Fu
Chang Tso
Lin
Eking
Sun
Wu Long'ang
The
Hankow
Yu Siang
Wu Pei-Fu
Chang Tso-Lin
Prince of
Henan
Chung Mokhsien
Kaifeng
Shop Lifter Was Graduate Crook
Harriet Crothers known as Rae Du Pont confessed to a year long shoplifting spree in San Francisco. Police say goods valued around 20000 dollars were stolen from department stores. She claims a three month shoplifting school shaped her career before being caught due to carelessness.
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San Francisco
Ay 9
Harriet Crothers
Rae du Pont
Yesterda
Daniel
O'Brien
Rothers
Mud geysers erupt near Salton Sea in California
Reports from El Centro May 9 describe a spectacular eruption of mud geysers at Salton Sea nearby. Mud and steam shot high as observers watched the phenomenon with warnings issued and continued activity noted by witnesses.
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el Centro
Salton Sea
Here
Harding to resume horseback riding in open air
Washington May 9 The president is advised to resume horseback riding to gain open air exercise. White House aides say he is preparing to ride on the paths around Washington as daily business continues and the trip to the open air is pursued.
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Washington
Presis
Omint
Abo
White House
Washinantaas
Foot wound and police watch in Smith case in London
Guerin was shot in the foot by Smith and spent eight days in hospital. Guerin remained in London and was under police watch at various intervals during Smith's incarceration.
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Smith
Guerin
London
Kis
Diamond valued too high sells at sheriff auction
In New York on May 9 the diamond once valued at $100,000 by Princess Fatima of Afghanistan was sold at a sheriff's auction for $6,500 to John K. Keim, a commission buyer. The government duties reportedly were not paid.
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New York
Fatima
Afghanistan
Sultana
John K. Keim
Dumb Woman Victim of Fire in Boise Alley
In Boise Idaho on May 9 Mrs Hattie Rament a 64 year old resident of a rooming house was found in flames in an alley behind the building. She was paralyzed and dumb from a former illness and died two hours after being taken to a hospital. Police suspect the stove fire caused the tragedy. Her husband could not explain the incident.
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Boise
Ida
Hattie Rament
Masons Bar Ku Klux Klan
Dr Samuel E Burke grand master of the California jurisdiction sent an 800 word letter to all Masons in California and the Hawaiian Islands denying Ku Klux Klan admittance as inimical to true Americanism and Masonry and unfit for the order.
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San Francisco
Ku Klux Klan
Caliages
Hawaiian Islands
Samuel E. Burke
California
Smooth Thief Makes a Haul at San Francisco Hotel Exhibit
Jewelry valued at 12 000 dollars was stolen from a lobby exhibit at the St Francis Hotel in San Francisco. Four diamond pieces in platinum were taken after the thief loosened a side glass pane, while a larger display remained untouched. Fingerprints and a hand mark were found, and police traced impressions to identify a suspect.
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San Francisco
St. Francis Hotel
Shreves and Co
Canada to Keep Asiatics Out
Ottawa May 9 The house of commons approved a resolution urging restrictive immigration laws against Orientals. The vote was 130 to 30, the measure amended from total exclusion to a policy of effective exclusion as proposed by a British cabinet member and modified by the government.
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Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
Canada
Conference wrestles with Russia property restoration clause
At Genoa May 9 English and Italian delegates met the Russian team to craft a new clause addressing restoration of foreign property in Russia. Paris and Brussels hope the wording satisfies Belgium and France, while Washington signals US stance on equality of industrial opportunity and cautions private arrangements.
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Genoa
Russia
Belgium
France
Wirth
Walter Rathenau
Evening News of London
M. Tehitcherin
Moscow
Richard Washburn Child
United States
Henry Wickham Steed
Times of London
Standard Oil Company
Child
Genoa Hopeful Tone May Shape Conference Fate
Genoa May 9 AP report notes the conference hinges on the Russian reply to the economic memorandum. A conciliatory tone could solidify positions of France and Belgium, while a harsh reply may threaten Lloyd George's stance and prompt disruption. Monsignor Pizzardo delivers Vatican demand for religious liberty and church property restitution. Premier Facta backs the Holy See claim.
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Genoa
Gance
Lloyd George
Monsignor Pizzardo
Cardinal Casparri
Holy See
Premier Facta
Vatican
Des Moines News Plant Burns in Morning Fire
Fire of unknown origin gutted the Des Moines News arcade building after starting in the paper storage room. Loss estimated at 200000 with 75000 for building and 125000 for presses and equipment. The paper will publish from another local office until temporary quarters are found.
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Des Moines
Des Moines News
News Arcade
W. E. Battenfield
The
News
Farrel Manslaughter Case Ends With Suspect Dead
In a Superior Court session Judge Harold Louderback presided as the case of Wm. K. O Farrel charged with manslaughter for a fatal hit run involving John L. Boyd was called. Four months earlier O Farrel was accused. on Saturday night he was in an accident and died before verdict.
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Frencheea
Two Aspects Of Belgian Position In Genoa Talks
Belgium plays a pivotal role in Genoa amid Russia questions as M Jaspar, Belgian foreign minister, explains two facets of clause seven. He notes Belgium seeks protection of private property abroad and opposes restoring Russia through European economic revival. He cites Belgium’s vast Russian investments and factories and recalls a 1920 defensive convention with France.
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Genoa
Lloyd George
Belgium
France
M. Jaspar
Russia
M. Cartier
House of Commons
London
Mr. Lloyd George
New York Brokerage Firm Carpender Caffey & Co Announces
New York brokers Carpender Caffey & Co of 74 Broadway reported a market update this morning as the stock exchange began its session. Traders noted varied activity across blue chip and industrial issues amid steady volume.
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New York
Carpender, Caffey & Co
Broadway
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