Genoa Conference Ends with Lloyd George Warning Russia
Prime Minister Lloyd George urged Russia to accept Europe’s basic laws on debts and honor as the Genoa talks closed. The session, after 39 days, highlighted plans for The Hague meeting, a nonaggression pact, and unemployment relief via public works and farming.
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Christian A Herter to Study Volga Famine Area in Russia
Christian A. Herter private secretary to Secretary of Commerce Hoover has sailed for Russia to conduct a special study of conditions in the Volga famine region. He will spend about a month there and, before returning, represent the commerce secretary at the department's European conference in Berlin in July.
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Maniac Attempts on Bebe Daniels Thwarted in Hollywood
Police arrest Charles Caprice of San Francisco for a drug crazed plot to kill film star Bebe Daniels at her Los Angeles home. Caprice claimed orders from a drug ring head named Pete. Daniels fainted upon learning of Caprice’s confession. Police seek the ring leader who may hold clues to the William Desmond Taylor murder.
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Gompers Denounces Harding Eight Hour Day Move
Gompers blasts the White House as a bank rostrum after Harding backs the eight hour workday for steel and seeks a three shift system. He warns of deception by big business as AFL leader Sampers condemns the push and the National Federation of West Office Clerks urges the eight hour day in post offices.
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Graves in France to be decorated on Memorial Day
Paris May 20 The Paris post of the American Legion plans to decorate the graves of 40000 American soldiers on Memorial Day. This is 24000 fewer than last year due to bodies returning to the United States. Services will begin at Holy Trinity Church and St Josephs Catholic Church with the ambassador laying a wreath at the tomb of the unknown Poilu under the Arc de Triomphe. The main ceremony will be at Suresnes near Paris at 3 pm.
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Rail chiefs to dine at the White House dinner
President Harding plans a dinner with about twenty railroad presidents and directors as part of a third step to restore industrial conditions. He will urge cooperation to maintain reduced freight rates and may request further voluntary cuts if needed to restore confidence in steel, transportation, and coal.
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Military memorial speakers for French battle sites announced
Merriick and Maj. Glenn J. G. Harberd will speak at Chan teau-Thierry and Belleau Wood while General Harberd, former commander of the Second division, represents the army. Capt. Frank W. Upham will speak for the navy. Maj. Gen. Peter Harris will head Remagne remarks. Cor. Henry Van Dyke at Fere-en-Tardenas. Col. J G. Mays and EB. C. Corrigan are linked to Havre remarks at Thinncourt.
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Washington conferences shape remedial plans for industries
Leaders from three key Washington industries met to discuss conferences that produced options for remedial action by both business and government. The administration faces a political angle as Democrats prepare for fall campaigns with a return to prosperity theme and Republicans counter that the depression has ended and general prosperity is near.
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Genoa Conference Adjourns to Meet at The Hague
Washington May 20 Official notice says the Genoa conference adjourns to meet at The Hague on June 1. It is believed The Hague session will pursue the American proposal for a strictly economic conference with politics set aside and a basis renewed for postwar reconstruction of Russia.
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National and American League Scores Overview
National League results include Cincinnati defeating Philadelphia 9 to 1 and Brooklyn winning 6 to 1 while Boston faced Chicago in rain and New York battled Pittsburgh. American League games show Chicago 7 Philadelphia 4 and New York 12 Cleveland with other matches uncompleted by rain.
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Reign of Terror in Ireland Incendiary Fires and Murders
Belfast reports describe four Catholic men dragged from beds and killed at Desermartin County Londonderry as half the village burned. Incendiaries set several fires before curfew ended, including a distillery office, with barracks attacked later and police injuries. Fire crews extinguished most blazes.
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Indiana Coal Operators Plan Conference to Seek Settlement Basis
Indiana coal operators show willingness to meet for a conference to establish a basis for settlement. The talks aim to outline terms and potential paths to end disputes. Participants include regional operators seeking a pragmatic resolution approach.
Ruth in the Game Reinstated by Commissioner Landis
Babe Ruth Bob Meuhet and Bill Piercy are reinstated by Commissioner Landis today in Terre Haute Indiana where coal operators led by P H Penna offer a conference with Indiana miners through John Heaster president of District No 1 to settle the strike.
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John Heaster
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Yankees Reinstated Ruth Menkel and Piercy in Move
Jake Ruth and Bob Menhel of the Yankees and Bill Piercy of the Red Sox were reinstated by Commissioner Landis. Ruth is eligible to start his drive for 1022 slugging honors in this afternoon's game with the St. Louis Browns at New York.
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Petroleum Power Shapes Everyday Life Says Historian
A historian notes petroleum underpins nearly all needs from fuels to machinery and even pumps water, highlighting how gasoline products indirectly supply daily requirements beyond obvious uses. The observation frames petroleum as a foundational element in modern life.
Handling the Braggart in Speech and Self-Expression
The text discusses how a speaker’s bragging reveals their inner ideals, drawing them toward a self-imposed target. It notes how bravado acts as a trap, exposing desires while guiding the confident toward their own aim.
Keep Sweet Cider with Mustard Seed in Barrels
Instructions advise barreling cider with eight large tablespoons of white mustard seed per keg to retard hardening or souring. This guidance appears as a practical home remedy for preserving flavor and freshness during storage.
Notable Voices Question Prominence and Conscience
A terse quote collection reflects on conscience and bravery, suggesting many lack conscience while some are prominent. It questions moral courage and public virtue amid social behavior.
Senator James E. Martine Reenters Race with Union Backing
Senator James E. Martine of New Jersey nicknamed Farmer Jin seeks the Senate again at the urging of railroad unions. He long campaigned across the East and has pursued office for four decades before securing election.
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