Japan Seeks to Clarify Attitude on Immigration Exclusion
Ambassador Hanihara plans a new note to Secretary Hughes to dispel any threat interpretation of Japan’s stance on U S immigration exclusion. Tokyo officials confirm recall not being considered and look to present a careful message to Congress. Washington and Tokyo officials discuss means to defuse the issue ahead of a House Senate conference. Public anti exclusion mass meetings are announced by patriotic groups in Tokyo.
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Johnny Livers Named Manager of the Chicago White Sox
Chicago April 19 Johnny Livers was appointed manager of the Chicago White Sox succeeding Frank Chance who was ordered to return to California for health reasons.
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Amundsen Flight Over North Pole Costs Estimated
Copenhagen reports Captain Ronald Amundsen estimates the polar flight will cost about 250000 dollars. Six men will pilot the craft with around 30 supporting personnel, starting mid July. The Dornier airship gifted by Mussolini will be flown from Pisa to Spitzbergen before the expedition departs.
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Legion backs soldier bonus bill in Senate action
The American Legion endorsed the soldier bonus bill as the Senate took up the measure. Commander Quinn urged no floor amendments including a full cash payment option, warning it could endanger passage. The bill, previously passed by the House, would limit cash payments to veterans not entitled to more than fifty dollars and was set as the day’s order of business.
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Occasional Rains Forecast for Latter Part of Next Week
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday calls for generally fair conditions Monday and probably Tuesday. Considerable cloudiness and occasional showers expected afterward with temperatures slightly below normal at the week’s start and end, normal midweek.
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Checker Players in National Meet
Chess masters depart while checker masters prepare for the sixth American tournament in New York April 29 to May 11. The American Checker Association offers numerous trophies and 4000 dollars in prizes to about fifty contestants from across the country. A 19 year old Toledo boy will defend his national title won at the last tourney in Boston.
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Decision to Lower Railway Men's Hours
Federal Judge Clifte ruled to reduce yardmasters and yardmen hours from 12 to 9 daily in the Interstate Commerce Commission suit against the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railway. The ruling affects about 8,000 yard workers nationwide on American railroads, citing safety concerns as yardmasters manage trains by telephone.
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Eight Firemen Die in Chicago Factory Fire
A four story West Side box factory blast and collapse killed eight firemen and one civilian, with many injured. Rescue crews searched ruins through the night as investigators probed causes including benzine storage and upper floor leasing to a church. Fire Commissioner Cullerton announced $5,600 per deceased for families, amid public fundraising plans.
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Ground Glass Suspected in Dinner at Dr Freedman's Home
Fifteen people are under doctors care and Ella Redich a housemaid is held by police after dinner party food at Dr Val C Freedman's home is believed to contain ground glass. The maid had been dismissed for breaking three glasses and denies knowledge of the meal. Dr Freedman earlier treated guests at a Mundelein event.
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Chance Is Ordered Back to California
Chicago April 19 Frank Chance manager of the Chicago White Sox was ordered by his physician to return to California to recuperate from illness that prevented him from taking charge of the club this season.
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Honduras President Davila Declares Rebel Counterdrive Crushed
Provisional President Davila told his representative in Washington that the western counter revolution had been routed and the nation except Tegucigalpa was under control. Rebel General Romualdo Figueroa reportedly killed at Ocotopeque in the encounter.
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Conference on the Blockade Aims at California Foot and Mouth Fight
The House passed a resolution to provide 1.5 million dollars to combat the foot and mouth disease in California livestock. A federal effort to broker an interstate agreement seeks to ease embargoes while protecting nonaffected herds. Arizona lifts partial blockade to allow 500 motorists to pass after inspection and fumigation. Colorado maintains embargoes.
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Wheeler Bonds Into Montana Indictment Case
Senator B K Wheeler of Montana appeared before United States Commissioner MacDonald and furnished bond for $1 000 to cover his May 5 appearance in Great Falls on an indictment charging him with accepting money for appearing before the interior department in land cases. Lane to Be Retained. Thos F Lane of the army air service will be kept on, to defend insubordination charges, by order of Secretary Weeks though his appointment expires May 1.
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Communion by radio unlocks church unity for shut ins
New York April 19 radio broadcast of communion from West End Presbyterian drew scores of participants across the region. More than 30 600 shut in members were notified and supplied with grape juice and bread while others joined after reading notices in papers. Dr A Edwin Keigwin called radio a new book of opportunity for the church.
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Francis testimony to start Monday at state capitol
Des Moines April 19 The committee investigating the office of Misa Francis superintendent of public instruction delayed testimony until Monday morning to allow former Attorney General George Cosson retained by the committee to review the charges. Representative Vincent said letters from across the state allege discrimination against teachers. no formal charges beyond specifications were filed. Representative Lovrein discussed a resolution to let teachers keep their jobs if they do not meet the letter of the law, but he does not plan to bring it before the house now.
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Oldest baseball in captivity to be used in Iowa opener
Waterloo and Cedar Rapids begin the Mississippi Valley league season May 1 with a rare 1872 ball donated to John C. Hartman. The horsehide ball weighs 6 ounces and measures about three inches in diameter, complying with 1854 specs though modern balls differ.
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Earthquake Felt in English Coal Fields
Violent tremors were reported today in the Midland Colliery district between Alfreton and Sutton in Ashfield. The quakes lasted only a few seconds and resembled the recent event but were less severe with little material damage reported.
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Plan to Use Knob fumigation Plant Aboard Tour Route
A fumigation plant at Knob California 234 miles west is considered for use today to aid a tour. If feasible, the group may move to the Arizona side of the Colorado River before nightfall.
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French and English money make advance
Growing confidence in Europe about the Dawes plan and rising orders for tourism and commerce pushed sterling to 4.34 and the franc above 6.50 cents. The gains mark a fresh 1924 high as buying activity accelerates in both currencies.
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Clara Kimball Young Shows Some Improvement
Fort Wayne reporters note physicians observed some improvement in Clara Kimball Young after her illness during a performance. A relapse occurred last night and doctors considered possible appendicitis surgery, though today the operation might be avoidable.
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Easter Hat Rain Insurance Policy Declared
In White Plains New York an Easter hat rain insurance plan offers refunds if rainfall exceeds one tenth inch between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Policy costs about 9 percent of the hat price and allows wearers to keep the hat if the rain comes.
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Iowa budget law heads to Governor for signature
Des Moines reports the Senate approved the conference report 29 to 15 on a state and local budget law. Governor Kendall is expected to sign, having urged passage in prior sessions. The measure creates a budget director and assistants with oversight over all state expenditures and contracts.
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