RUSSIA URGED TO ACCEPT ALLIES TERMS AT CONFERENCE
Lloyd George and Italy’s Seхhanzer press Russian delegates to endorse the allies memorandum at the Genoa economic conference and secure an international loan for Russia’s reconstruction. Britain and France clash over property clauses, while a possible Russian reply looms as the conference nears its close.
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Genoa
Italy
Lloyd George
Peitain
Sé¢hanzer
Russia
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Louis Barthou
Henry Wickham Stead
the Times
London
M. Barthou
Long
Germany
Labor Leader Warns France Over War Policy In Britain
London May. James Henry Thomas labor leader warns France against a warlike policy as he returns from Berlin. At a Derby labor demonstration he says Britain faces possible war if Genoa conference fails and that British people are tired of war and will not be mere instruments.
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France
Great Britain
London
James Henry Thomas
Berlin
Derby
Genoa
Great Curitain
France Refuses Russian Recognition Until U S Action
Paris reports a high French official states France will not recognize the Soviet government until the United States does. He says France will wait for Russia to prove good faith through international engagements and representative government before any recognition. The Genoa conference's eco nomic and financial results are welcomed by France.
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Paris
France
United States
Russia
Mississippi flood relief appeal seeks 250000 dollars
The American Red Cross calls for a 250000 dollar relief fund to aid Mississippi and Illinois flood victims. In Illinois 16 counties report 1200 homeless families, 200000 acres of crops ruined, and 70 farmers without feed. Illinois agencies join in fundraising and statewide drive.
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New Orleans
May
Mississippi
Louisiana
Red Crows
Chicago
Tlinois
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Illinois
Ranger detachments sent to quell feared Negro uprising in Texas
Governor Mayo ordered two detachments of state rangers to Fairfield Freestone County to prevent an imminent uprising of Negroes in retaliation for the burning of three Black men at Kirvin. Sheriff Mayo cited threats of vengeance and rising tensions across the county.
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Texas
Fairfield
Austin, Tex
Mayo
Nef
Freestone County
Kirvin
Burns Attacks Dawes Budget Report in House
Representative Burns of Tennessee denounces the Dawes budget analysis as deceptive when presented to the House Appropriations Committee. He critiques the figures sent by Director Dawes to President Harding and the House, urging scrutiny of savings estimates.
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Washington
Mrector Dawes
Harding
House Appropriations Committee
Representative Burns
Dem
Tennessee
House
Red Cross Relief Funds Coordinated Through Illinois Committee
The treasurer and Walter Davidson executive announce a statewide appeal to mayors, chambers of commerce, banks and churches. The Illinois Red Cross relief committee becomes the single channel for fund disbursement to ensure harmony, coordination of expenditures, and avoid duplication of donations.
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Red Cross
Chambers of Commerce
Illinois Red Crosse Relief Committee
Red Threat to U.S. Legation Over Sacco and Vanzetti
A clandestine archist paper threatens to blow up the American legation in Sofia unless Sacco and Vanzetti are released. The note, mailed to Ambassador Charles S. Wilson, warns that a second attack will follow and says the legation is under constant surveillance by special agents.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Legation
United States
Sacco
Vanzetti
Massachusetts
Charles 8. Wilson
Baseball scores from a brief National and American leagues slate
In the National League Pittabureh and Brooklyn were not joined by other games. In the American League Chicago defeated New York 7 to 4 while Detroit led Beeton 6 to 2. Cleveland and Philadelphia tied 4 to 4 with St Louis 6 against Washington.
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Pittabureh
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Beeton
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St Louis
Washington
Laws
Pittsburgh
Americans in Berlin Bar Scene Draws Protests
In Berlin on May 9 critics say American visitors’ drinking habits threaten hotel order. Despite good German beer, many travelers drink heavily, with bars reporting more revenue from cocktails due to favorable exchange. Some hotels threaten action, keeping lists of misbehaving guests as concern over public behavior grows.
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Berlin
Germany
Sahara
United States
America
Paris
Sil
General Wu Defies Allies in Chinese Front Crisis
General Wu Peifa arrives in Tientsin from Peking to confront Chang Tso lin forces and declares himself acting governor of Chibi province. Allies order him to leave. he stays. Rail link between Tientslay and Shathaikwan strained as Chang Ts lin troops face delays. About 20 000 Chang Ts lin troops held up at Tongshang Kuyeh and Lanchow with coal mines and Linusi mine fore staff in danger. twenty British volunteers deployed.
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Tentsin
Wu Peifa
Tientsin
Peking
Chang ‘Tso-lin
Chibi
Tientslay
Shathaikwan
Chang Ts Lin
Tongshang Kuyeh
Lanchow
Linusi
Woman in Big Fracas At Berlin Hotel
A guest leaves a Berlin hotel after 8 am without revealing her room. She fights a porter and is subdued by hotel staff. She later claims to be a prominent New York woman, saying the room belonged to another well known American who settled the matter with money.
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New York
Berlin
Standing Pat on Mexico Recognition Bid
Washington reports the United States remains firm on guarantees demanded from General Obregon for formal recognition of his government. Obregon and advisers have not given definite assurances. State Department cites need for a formal pledge by the Obregon regime before any recognition.
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Washington
United States
Obregon
Mexico
State Department
Mexico City
Jane
Dawes Declines Treasury or Fed Posts Rumors
General Charles G. Dawes head of the budget bureau says he will stay with his current role, denies interest in becoming secretary of the treasury or governor of the Federal Reserve Board, and aims to finish the economy cleanup by July 1 before moving on to Chicago.
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Chicago
Washington, May
Charles G. Dawes
Budget Bureau
U. S. Building Activity Rises 32 Percent in 1921
Washington reports 32 percent more building in the United States during 1921 than 1920, based on data from 140 cities. Home construction lags housing shortages, though overall growth outpaced population rise for the year.
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Washington
United States
Department of Labor
Hymn of Guilt Scandal Ends Pastor’s Life
In Mars Hill Maine on Easter, a 13 year old girl’s unfounded charges against Rev Charles Ro Charlton led to a community uproar and the pastor’s suicide by hunting rifle. The girl later admitted the accusations were false, cleansing the minister’s name posthumously.
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Mars Hill
Charles Ro Charlton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lis
Fire destroys fine plant early today
A fire began in the paper stock room and burned a fine plant, with the cause and full extent not yet known. Firefighters battled the blaze as investigators inspect the site.
Des Moines News Arcade Fire Causes Major Loss
A sudden blaze in Des Moines destroyed the News Arcade building and a paper storage room, likely origin undetermined. Loss estimated at about $200,000 as fire damaged both structures before firefighters contained the blaze.
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Evenine Journal
Des Moines
Des Moines News
News Accades
Johnny’s Cookie Request Teaches Gentle Tact
A sociable boy named Johnny asks politely for a cookie after Mrs. Davies forgets to give him one. He remains tactful when departing, showing good manners and restraint.
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Johnny
In Case of Fire Drill Guidance
A fragment describes rapid actions during a fire drill instructing calm pace and speedy removal of clothes from hangers and dressers. It advises gathering items onto a bed and tying opposite corners of the spread before tossing it out of the window. The text notes drills save treasures and suggests children learn through practice.
Bandy Mention Traces Word Origins in Tennis Phrase
The note explains that tennis once called Bandy, the cone now known as enois was formerly bandy, and the expression to bandy words or blows derives from that history.
Count Jeretti de la Rocca Named Likely French Ambassador
Count Jeretti de la Rocca is mentioned as a likely successor to Jean Jules Jusserand as French ambassador to the United States. Jusserand’s retirement will be arranged during his summer visit to Paris. de la Rocca currently serves as undersecretary of state for foreign affairs and has past Washington embassy experience.
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Count Jeretti de la Rocca
Jean Jules Jusserand
United States
M. Jusserand
Paris
Umder
Washington
America
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