Labor 8 Liberty Legion forms to modify the Volstead Act
The Labor 8 Liberty Legion chaired by Matthew Well of the American Federation of Labor held a two day Philadelphia convention with about 200 delegates. The group advocates repeal of Prohibition and a revision of the Eighteenth Amendment, criticizing industrialists and church influence. A report suggests light wine and beer legislation could pass next Congress. The piece also notes Warding of the Republican committee’s remarks on farmers and farm relief. Queen Rambha Barath of Siam visited Washington, meeting President Hoover and touring the White House, amid remarks on her popularity and shopping in New York.
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American Federation of Labor
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Woll
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Cigar Nakers’ International Union
Senate
Washington
Ger W. Warding
Republican National Committee
Midwest
Federal Farm Board
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Ile
Totay
Canada
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Siam
Ratubal Starul
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Lara Anderson
Massachusetts Avenue
White House
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Hoover
Tilua
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Rambal Barat
Far East
New York Mayor Walker Faces Graft Probe Setback
Governor Roosevelt rejects calls to remove Mayor Jimmy Walker after reviewing documents on malfeasance charges. He finds no sufficient evidence to proceed, while the city affairs committee vows to keep fighting what they label corruption and graft in city government.
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New York
Jimmy Walker
New York City
Tammany Hall
Citizensa
Metropolis
Walker
City Affairs Committee
Fght
May
Presidential Nomination Pieced From Republican Delegates
The article notes President Hoover likely renominated by acclamation at the 10 percent Republican convention with Vice President Curtis also a renomination candidate. A Washington Post poll of about 1000 delegates shows preferences for presidential nominees including Hoover and Roosevelt in second place with scattered votes for Coolidge and Borah.
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Washington Post
Curtis
Post
Anzweret
Atate
Troover
Dwight Smorre
New Jersey
Caltin Coolidge
Sewden
Dawen
Borah
Watson
Indiana
Theodore Moorevelt
Readable Fragments Highlight Surprising Meade Statement
An oddly phrased note discusses an interesting and possibly surprising statement by Meade. The readable portions hint at a formal or opinionated remark prompting further context.
Retirement of Arthur Hatman from unemployment commission
Arthur Hatman announced his retirement from the Presidents Commission for Unemployment to study employment conditions in Europe. He noted a perceptible improvement in general economic conditions. At the Atlantic City annual meeting, William Butterworth said business trends are upward and more industries look forward confidently, aiding interconnected sectors.
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Hatrman Arthur Waaons
Presidents Commission For Unemployment
Europe
United States
Atlantic City
Willian Tutterworth
Dustprot Hooves Trip to Cale Henry Virginia
Dustprot Hooves traveled to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the founding of the first permanent English colony. Torrential rain disrupted ceremonies as Sally and Mia sought shelter at the Sequoia Department of Commerce. The President and Eloover shared light moments despite the downpour and ruined attire.
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Cale Henry
Virginia
Department of Commerce
Sequoia
Kkin
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Inaugural ceremonies mark Tuap university event
Frais from all parts of the country gathered for the formal inau guration of De Klarry Woodburn Chase 48 president of the University of Tu nela State officials alumni and students attended the day long program. George White on the board presided as Governor Emerson sent greetings and Samuel Westey Stratton of MIT spoke for the university world. Further festivities followed with a reception and a note of sorrow for Dr F A Alderman president of the University of Virginia who was to attend.
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Ciase
University of Tunela
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Chase
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Alme
Dadd Kinley
de F. A. Alderman
University of Virginia
Deaths Reported of Participants Bound for Urbana
The report notes a participant in the program who died on a train en route to Urbana and mentions news of Mrs. Kinley’s death in Shanghai.
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Urbana
Church commissions push liberal reforms to marriage rules
Protestant Episcopalian and Presbyterian groups in the United States back significant changes to church law. Episcopalians seek revised canon to allow remarriage of divorced communicants and remove grounds for divorce. Presbyterians urge birth control within spiritual ideals and marriage instruction courses. Presbyterians submit to the General Assembly in Pittsburgh May 24. Episcopalians present revisions in Denver September 16.
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Episcopa Church
United States
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly of the Church
Pittaburgh
General Convention
Denver
International import row and British land tax plan
The report notes a Russian lumber shipment admitted to the United States amid protests by domestic producers, and a new Soviet Italian credit pact. It also covers Philip Snowden's budget speech in Parliament proposing tax on land values with staged valuation, plus temporary changes in gasoline tax and income tax payments.
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F Providence
United States
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Italy
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Labor Party
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Ble Snowden
Funl
New York
Rail express fire causes dozens of deaths in Cairo Alexandria route
A Cairo Alexandria express train caught fire at high speed, killing at least 41 people and injuring many. An earthquake in Transcaucasia killed nearly 400 inhabitants. In Texas, an oil well near Gladewater exploded, killing ten men.
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Alexandria
Transaucasia
Gladewater
Senators Seek Way To Alter Silver Price Policy
Senator Littman of Nevada and Senator Vandenberg of Michigan lead a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee inquiry into the silver price, proposing a loan of treasury surplus silver to China and consulting European leaders on a possible international conference to suspend demonetization and disposal of silver bullion. Swanson and Stipstein plan further talks with European policymakers. no White House response is reported.
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Senate Foreign Relations Sub Committee
China
Claleman
Hey Littma
Verada
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Philippines
Claude Swanson
Virginia
Kenrik Sl Tpateal
Minnesota
Aall
Surope Littman
Vandenberg
Swanson
Europe
Allver Colna
Renate
MeEloorer
Ex King Alfonso Extradition Sought Over Spanish Revolt Crimes
The report claims Spaplah republic seeks extradition of ex King Alfonso after he settles abroad. Accused of grafting Gen Pama Merenguer and implicated in the Sloreece military disorder of 1927 and the December Jaen executions. Also mentions a sum of $4.0434 and a person named Upton b.
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Alfonso
Spaplah Republic
Pama Merenguer
Spain
Jaen
Weetata Vownnaner Upton
Mother’s Day Observance and Its History in the United States
The article traces the origin of Mother’s Day from British customs to a national observance after 1914. It notes presidential proclamation by Woodrow Wilson, flag display on government buildings, and church programs honoring mothers with services and flower salutes. It describes carnations as a historic but contested flower and the shift to lasting gifts and visits to mothers on the second Sunday in May.
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British Isles
Unitel
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Wilson
Woodrut Wilson
United States
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