Soviet reply to allies at Genoa conference
Russia's foreign minister delivered the Moscow ordered reply to Italy's Schanzer in Genoa. The 15 page note argues against mixed tribunals, favors Russian principles, and proposes a new expert committee to study financial claims. France Japan align against prolonged talks. Germany finances figure prominently.
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Genoa
Tchitcherin
Russia
Schanzer
Italy
Palazzo Reale
Francisco Giannini
M. Tchiteherin
Moscow
M. Tchitcherin
Signor Sehanzer
Japan
France
Germany
Romer
Arizona Senator Faces Perjury Charge Trial
Federal judge in Phoenix will hear arguments on a general demurrer to an indictment charging Ralph N. Camerton Arizona's first Republican senator with perjury over alleged discrepancies in campaign contribution reports from the 1920 election The indictment states Camerton failed to list contributions totaling about 16000 and includes a stipulation indicating the case will proceed without counts in the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
van Fleet
California
Ralph N. Camerton
Arizona
Cameron
N. Williams
Padi
Harding to Share Views on Bonus Legislation
President Harding prepared to present his views on ending soldier bonus legislation to the Senate Finance Committee as he returns from a New Jersey trip. Senator Watson of Indiana described the conference as noncommittal and said further talks would follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woehlorten
Harding
Nonate Finance Committee
New Jersey
Senator Watson
Indiana
Republican Committee
Enator Watson
Comitee
R. Farding
Adventist World Convention Opens in San Francisco
Delegates from nearly every country gather at the Elvia Auditorium as the seven day Adventist convention opens in San Francisco. The three week sessions begin with expected large attendance and international participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sevanth Day Adventists
Elvia
Tao
Hole in Stocking Cuts Short Girls Baseball Game
In Los Angeles yesterday USC and Occidental played a seven inning girls baseball game on USC’s diamond. USC won 66 to 16 after a player tore a hole in her stocking and refused to continue until repairs were made, shortening the contest from nine innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Occidental College
New Proposal to Lease Muscle Shoals Nitrate Plant
Washington May 11 AP a new proposal for the lease and operation of the governments nitrate and power project at Muscle Shoals Alabama was submitted by L Stern consulting engineer and Baltimore Md to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Norris. Stern offers to take over operation for 25 or 50 years complete the plants at government cost repay expenditures at 2 percent annually, use power to manufacture fertilizers and other products and share 60 percent of net profits with the government. Norris introduced a bill to create a federal corporation to take over and operate Muscle Shoals for 50 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
L. Stern
Baltimore
Norris
Senate Agricultural Committee
Stern
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate
Church suppers frowned on by Colfax Commercial Club
Colfax Washington May 11 church suppers will be regarded with disfavor by the Colfax Commercial Club, a resolution declaring them competition with hotels and cafes. The stance aims to steer community dining away from church events toward commercial establishments.
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Colfax
Wash
North Side Voter Notice On May 1 Deadline
Voters on the North Side are urged to participate this Saturday in a local election. A campaign notice signed by Guy N outlines district divisions and a four person Tri Planner team in charge of the effort with delivery due by May 1.
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Servoir Project
Guy
Hann
Guy N Ts
Tri Planner
Fat the Ottows
Devery
Germans Agree to Furnish Red Army With Arms and Material
Paris dispatch reports L'Inquirer published a signed convention in Berlin April 30 in which Germany agrees to equip the Red Army for 180 infantry regiments and 20 divisions of artillery. It calls for reorganizing fleets, sending 500 airplanes, 160 field wireless sets, and training 60 Russian instructors in chemical warfare.
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Paris
L’celair
Berlin
Red Army
Baltic
Black Sea
Russia
Afghanistan
Leclair
Red
Alexandrovek
Nikolaievsk
Aslans
Balttic Sea
Novitzki Stafanes
von Seect
Behnecke
Scharf
Petter
Idaho Girls Held For Bootlegging
Two girls aged 15 and 16 were arrested at Hayden Lake Idaho on bootlegging charges. Federal officers and state police searched for the liquor’s source after the suspects allegedly sold alcohol to officers in several purchases.
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Will
Hayden Lake
Idaho
Mrs Stillman Denies Improper Conduct in Divorce Case
Mrs Anne A Stillman, tested by James A Stillman’s lawyers, denied any improper conduct with Fred Beauvais the guide, in court in Poughkeepsie. Ida M Oliver was scheduled for questioning and James Stillman Jr. reportedly to testify to counter accusations.
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Poughkeepsie
Anne A. Stillman
James A. Stllman
Fred Beauvais
Indian Guide
Guy Stillman
Ida M. Oliver
Guy
James
Bud’’ Stillman
Beauvais
Canadian Woods
Bud
Montronewelers
Peter Kun
Poughkeopale Jeweler
Cooper Selected for Federal Farm Loan Board Vacancy
Washington May 11 AP reports Governor Robert A Cooper of South Carolina named to fill vacancy on the federal farm loan board after Asbury Lever resigned, a move understood to be made by President Harding.
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Washington
Robert A. Coogger
South Carolina
Federal Farm Loan Board
Asbury Lever
Harding
Man and Woman Fight to Finish in Ontario Farm Tragedy
A coroner's jury investigates a farmhouse attack near Elkton, Ontario, where Jer Lambert, 33, and his 29 year old wife reportedly fought with butcher knives and an axe in front of their three young children. The incident occurred near Port Huron.
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Sarnia
Ont
Jer. Lambert
Elkton
Port Huron
Murder trial near Welby ends in verdict
George H Gardy stands accused of murder in connection with Sheriff Gordon Straub near Welby. Jury returns verdict this morning as Mrs Martha Bown and Joseph Irvine Gardner are named among those involved.
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George H. Gardy
Gordon Sturauch
Welby
Mornson
Rother
Martha Bown
Gardy
Joseph Irvine
Gardner
Start
International Editors Gather for Annual Convention
Newspaper leaders from across the nation prepare to convene as the International Editor’s annual event opens. Attendees include top editors and industry figures set to discuss press issues and future challenges.
Red Cross Seeks One Million Dollar Relief Aid
A terse AP wire note reports the Red Cross seeking one million dollars in relief funds. John Barton named chairman as chapters in Mississippi and Illinois coordinate efforts to mobilize donations and support.
Tough Times in China Land Amid Chang Wu Pursuit
May 11 dispatch reports General Chang Tso Lin massing troops at Kaiping Kuyeh and Luanchow near the Mukden railway as General Wu Pei Fu pursues. Chang vows to not be responsible for foreign lives or property if attacked, while Wu orders Chile troops to wait. American soldiers reinforce Tangshan railway guards as Kailan coal mines face shortages and fear of Chang forces.
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Tien Tsin
Chang Tso-Lin
Peking
Wu Pei-Fu
Kaiping
Kuyeh
Luanchow
Great Wall
Mukden
Chang
Chile
Penang
Tangshan
Here
Kailan
Canton Crisis Reports Shake Amoy Dispatches
Amoy China May 1 AP reports a financial crisis in Canton the southern government seat with banks closed business paralyzed and government notes down by fifty percent. The downturn is tied to Sun Yat Sen's southern government activity and planned campaign against the north.
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Amoy
China
Canton
Sun Yat Sen
Ex-Chinese Premier Liang Shih-Yi Flees Toward Kobe
The former premier Liang Shih-Yie and finance minister traveled to Moji, Japan, under assumed names, with Okura and other firms. refugees head for Kobe. Reports lack confirmation of arrival and note Liang was ousted after Chung Tso-Lin's defeat, last seen in Tientsin seeking refuge in foreign concessions.
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Tokio
Liang Shih-Yie
Moji
Kobe
Okura
Liang
Japan
Laing Shih-Yi
Chung Tso-Lin
Tien Tsin
Silent sentinel vow after lockstep forgives thief
Oscar Hirschmann escaped with a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to stealing 500 from his employer, a brokerage firm where he provided medical care for his late father. Esther Bloom, who raised the restitution funds, told the court she will act as a silent sentinel to help repay the debt.
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New York
Oscar Hirschmann
Esther Bloom
Davison Heir Receives 4.6 Million Estate Inheritance
Mineola New York AP Assemblyman F B Davison of Nassau county inherits 4600000 from his father Henry FP Davison noted banker and philanthropist. Probate filing made as full estate value was not disclosed.
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Mineola
N. Y
F. B. Davison
Nassau County
Henry FP. Davison
New York
Sunshine Special Detours 882 Miles Into Ft Worth
The Sunshine Special of the Texas and Pacific Railway diverted 882 miles and took 17 hours to cover the distance to Ft Worth after leaving El Paso Sunday. A washout near Mingus delayed the train Monday and passengers were discharged at Ft Worth.
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Ft. Worth
Texas and Pacific Railway
el Paso
Mingus
Scenario Writing Schools Threaten Another Scandal
Los Angeles May 11 AP The Photo Playwrights League of America calls for Will Hays to curb scenario schools amid claims they exploit big names to sell courses and lure fans. The group warns widespread patron dissatisfaction could trigger exposures and prosecutions risk involving prominent motion picture figures.
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Los Angeles
Photoplaywrights League of America
Will Hays
League
Wmovies
Restless Irish outlook as Dail committee weighs peace talks
London May 11 AP reports a restless mood over Irish peace hopes. English opinion leans toward impatience amid disputes between factions while Dail Eireann committees weigh settlement reports and a possible continuation of negotiations despite disorder concerns.
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London
Dail Eireann
House of Commons
Daily Chronicle
Eamon de Valera
Times
Dublin
Small's Trial Opens in Illinois Governor Case
Governor Len Small faces conspiracy to embezzle state funds charges as C Fred Mortimer opens for the prosecution in Waukegan Illinois. Fewer than 50 spectators watched as Mortimer vowed direct proof of guilt on the indictment alleging theft of between 1.5 and 2 million dollars from the state.
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Waukegan
Ill
Len Small
C. Fred Mortimer
Sangamon County
Mortiimer
Illinois
Klan Outfit Not Wanted Resolutions Adopted in Kern County
Bakersfield May 11 AP crowd at Taft theatre adopts a resolution demanding the resignation of every Kern county public official who belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. The motion condemns the group as un American and boos greet a suggestion that officials who joined under misrepresentation be forgiven.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Kern County
Ku Klux Klan
Taft Theatre
Sian
Citizens unite with police in war on gunmen
Chicago observers report a citywide police labor clash after the murder of two patrolmen and two bombings. Arrests include labor leaders such as Murphy Shea and Mader, with suspects Braverman Glass and Lafferty identified in the gun battle and bombing case.
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Chicago
Terrance Lyons
Big Tim’? Murphy
Cornelius Shea
Fred Mader
The
Building Trades Council
Isadore Braversman
Max Glass
Braverman
Lieut. Lyons
James A. McClelland
Frederick Blank
Lyons
Albert Moeller
Glass
Glaziers’ Union
Thos. Clarke
James Lafferty
Liberty
Robeberg
Poiceman Blank
Charles C. Fitzmorris
Poice
Tiny Murphy
Fitzmorrig
Tir Murphy
Murphy
Evelyn Fleot
Landis Building Trades
Upton
Deelat
Fred Madgr
Deaggiderdt
Betahivas
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Amer
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Myae
Chinaland
Laing
Sweetheart
de Valera
Small
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