July 1 1924 set as Japanese exclusion date
The House adopted the conference report on the immigration bill setting July 1 as the effective date for Japanese exclusion. The vote was 308 to 58 with 246 to 23 on the recommit question, sending the measure to the Senate and then to President Coolidge for signature.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Johnson
Immigration Committee
Sabath
Illinois
White House
Congress
House Committee Plans Report on Langley and Zihlman Charges
The House committee prepared to report after investigating Langley Kentucky Republican and Zihlman Maryland Republican on alleged improper influence. Langley faced federal prohibition charges. Zihlman was cleared by the grand jury, though the panel and committee awaited Kentucky trial results.
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Ington
House Committee
Langley
Kentucky
Zihlman
Maryland
House
Zihiman
Grand Jury
Burton
Stone Won't Drop Wheeler Case Despite Exoneration
The Department of Justice will continue proceedings against Senator Wheeler of Montana under indictment in his home state despite a Senate committee exoneration. Attorney General Stone said there is no reason to change the DOJ stance or dismiss the case.
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Associated Preeay
Washington
Department of Justice
Wheeler
Montana
Senate
Stone
Outsiders Discuss the Coal Problem at Convention
At the National Coal Association seventh annual gathering in Cincinnati on May 15 speakers not tied to the industry discussed the coal problem. Samuel B. Crowell of Philadelphia presented retailer and consumer viewpoints while Melville B. Stone of New York City described how news is handled and the AP’s activities, influencing coalmen’s perspective.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
National Coal Association
Samuel B. Crowell
Philadelphia
Melville B. Stone
New York City
Presa
London Machinery employee killed in elevator accident
Fairfield May 15 Ed Crawford an employee of the London Machinery company was killed in an elevator accident at the plant late yesterday He was unmarried and about 27 years old
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Fairfield
Ed Crawford
London Machinery Company
Immigration Conference in Rome Brings Global Emigration Surge
In Rome on May 15 the International emigration conference opened with 54 countries represented. Italian Emigration Commissioner Giusseppe de Micheli chaired sessions as King Victor Emmanuel and Premier Mussolini addressed delegates. The American delegation included W. W. Hushand and E. J. Henning among others. Mussolini urged cooperation to protect laborers across nations.
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Associated Press
Rome
International Emigration Conference
Giusseppe de Micheli
Victor Emmanuel
Mussolini
Alberto N. Guani
League of Nations
W. W. Hushand
E. J. Henning
Department of Labor
Homer Byington
Naples
G. H. M@ler
H. S. Cumming
United States Public Health Service
Mexicans Protest U S Border Enforcement Actions
Mexicans in MEXWHO CITY report a protest note from the Mexican Department of Foreign Relations. The Mexican charge d affaires in Washington is to present representations over alleged denial of entry or unjust detention along the border by American immigration officials. Several prominent Mexicans born in Mexico were blocked due to mis interpretation of names.
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Mexwho
Department of Foreign Relations
Washington
United States
Mexico
Death of Methodist delegate Rahn in hotel room
Springfield Maas May 15 Rodger T Rahn 28 a lay delegate to the general Methodist conference from the West China conference committed suicide in his hotel room. He took poison and his body was found today. Ill health and low mood since arriving in the country were given as factors. He taught at the Christian school in Chungking West China.
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Springfield
Maas
Rodger T. Rahn
General Methodist Conference
West China
Rahn
Christian School
Chungking
Old Maids and Similar Households Granted Low Dog Tax Rates
In Berlin on May 15 older, childless, and bachelor residents over fifty may keep dogs at bargain rates. The municipality allows these groups to be assessed only one fifth of the normal annual dog tax, about seven dollars per dog. All households receive dog tax notices and must file the blanks even if they own no dog.
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Berlin
Limitation Approved On Bishop Tenure At General Conference
Springfield May 15 The Methodist Episcopal general conference approved a rule limiting bishops to eight years in any one area. The change was considered radical and opponents warned it would weaken Episcopal supervision nationwide.
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Springfield
Maass
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Conference in Washington Aims to Curb Radicalism
A broad all Americanism conference in Washington brings together sixty three national patriotic civic and fraternal groups to coordinate efforts against radicalism and promote Americanism and citizenship. Led by Garland H. Powell the American Legion aims to campaign against the slackers oath and to study flag observance rules from the prior June conference. Members include the American Legion A F L Boy Scouts Knights of Columbus Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution Modern Woodmen Women’s Relief Corps and the War and Navy departments.
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Washington
Garland H. Powell
National ‘ Americanism Commission
American Legion
American Federation of Labor
Boy Scouts of America
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Knights of Columbus
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sons of the American Revolution
Modern Woodmen of America
Women's Relief Corps
American Legion Auxiliary
The
War and Navy Departments
Governor Nestos Urges Statewide Campaign to Sell North Dakota
Governor R A Nestos asked for a two tier effort to promote North Dakota. He called for local development groups to list lands cheaply to aid homeseekers and a statewide letter writing drive to attract new residents. He urged North Dakotans to first sell the rate to themselves.
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Valley City
N. D
North Dakota
R. A. Nestos
North Dakota Association
North
Parole Board Has No Comment Today
Des Moines May 15 The board of parole offered no comment on the protest by Attorney General Gibson against the contemplated parole for T F E Alberry of Eldora a car thief whose conviction was affirmed by the supreme court The board indicated the action timing remained uncertain The protest centered on paroling a man convicted as a fence for stolen property before commitment Alberry was sentenced to five years and has not begun serving his sentence The parole recommendation came from Judge G D Thompson of Webster City and Eldora county attorney Albert Steinberg A number of Eldora citizens supported the parole request
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Board of Parole
Gibson
T. FE
Alberry
Eldora
Supreme Court
G. D. Thompson
Webster City
Albert Steinberg
Eldora County
Judges Rule Pardon Power Cannot Shield Contempt Case
In Chicago May 15 the federal judges deny the presidents right to pardon in a civil contempt case. Philip Grossman faces a year in jail for contempt tied to a prohibition matter and was not pardoned, with opinions stressing the judiciary must remain independent from executive clemency.
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United States
Wilkerson
England
British Aviator's World Flight Delayed by Fuel Water
Stuart Mac Laren, British aviator attempting a world circumnavigation, failed to depart Allahabad, British India, due to water in his petrol supply. He arrived from Nasirabad and hopes to leave for Calcutta tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Stuart MacLaren
Allahabad
British India
Nasirabad
Calcutta
Canada Australia and Argentine Buy U S Farm Tools
Canada Australia and the Argentine have more than doubled their purchases of farm machinery from American manufacturers in the last two years. Finley P. Mount, executive chairman of the National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, spoke before the association's Chicago convention. He noted U S farm tool purchases rose while overall demand for new equipment declined over the past three years.
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Chicago
Canada
Australia
Finley P. Mount
National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers
United States
Charge Ludendorff Party With Murder of German Officer
Berlin police seek Robert Grutte in the murder of Lieutenant Mueller near Berlin last autumn. Police say the slayer worked for Ludendorff's ultra nationalist faction. Two alleged accomplices are in custody.
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Ludendorff Party
Berlin
Ludendorff
Freedom Party
Robert Grutte
Mueller
Cruette
French Radicals Undecided What to Do With Victory
Paris May 15 The Left coalition wavers after victory in elections with socialists claiming credit and awaiting leadership from Herriot Painley and Briand. Socialists plan a June 1 convention after failing to unite with radicals and Republicans. Some radicals urge active bids for the presidency of the republic and the chamber.
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Paris
Bloc National
Herriot
Painley
Briand
Socialist Party
Republic
Chamber of Deputies
Mount Pleasant bank closed after heavy withdrawals
May 11 Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank of Mount Pleasant failed to open amid a directors decision made late last night. Since March first heavy withdrawals and depleted cash forced the closure. Frozen farm and real estate loans cited as causes as state examiners are due this afternoon.
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Mount Pleasant
Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank of
State Department
Policeman Heir To Large Estate
Los Angeles police identify a beat officer as the beneficiary of a $500,000 estate in Philadelphia. Herbert Reynolds Browy, son in law of the late Magnus H. Browy, was found to be the man in question and was called off his Hollywood beat. He declined to discuss his wealth.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Herbert R. Reynolda
Philadelphia
Hollywood
Reynolds
Magnus H. Browy
President Coolidge vetoes soldiers bonus bill
Washington May 15 The presidents veto of the soldiers bonus bill follows his earlier pension veto as Treasury costs and revenue gaps are cited. Supporters vow to override with two thirds in both chambers while critics warn of long term debt and bond issuance. The plan includes insurance for veterans based on adjusted compensation and cash payments for those under fifty dollars.
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Coolidge
Treasury
Senate
House
Veterans Bureau
American Legion
Congress
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Parole Board
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Case Today
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