Harding In New York Honors Dead War Soldier
President Harding attends a somber ceremony in Hoboken to honor 9,000 war dead and places a wreath on the coffin of the first American fallen on German soil. He speaks of sacrifice, remembrance, and the nation’s resolve, with Mrs. Harding moved to tears as coffins are prepared for shipment to homeland homes. He notes unprecedented losses in foreign soil combat and honors the dead while addressing the living.
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Ntudson
Republic
Court of Eternal Justice
Nerolam
Michigan
Soldier Joseph W Gayton Honored In Memorial Reflection
The article notes May 24 1918 as the date of death for Joseph W Gayton of Company 1 126th Infantry a Michigan resident hero. After a ceremony President Harding with Mrs Harding and officials spoke at the Academy of Political Science luncheon in the Hotel Astor before reviewing the 106th Infantry in Brooklyn.
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One Hundred and Tweoty-sixth Infantry
Michigan
United States of America
Harding
Army
Manhattan
Academy of Political Science
Hotel
Astor
106Th United States Infantry
Brooklyn
Electric shock survivor at mountain substation near Walla Walla
George Henry an electrician was fatally shocked by 25 000 volts at a mountain sub station and survives after 25 miles to Walla Walla for treatment. Two fingers were so badly burned they had to be amputated.
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Walla Wallaa
Wash
George Henry
Henry
Hoover cites 4.3 million idle workers in Europe
Secretary Hoover said about 4,200,000 workers in Europe are idle excluding Russia and the Balkans, based on Commerce Department abroad reports. He noted a one third rise since six months ago and contrasted with 10 to 16 million unemployed just after the armistice. Strikes and weak conditions affected all industries except agriculture, including English miners.
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Washington
Europe
Russia
Balkan States
Hoover
Department of Commerce
England
Japanese Yap Note Reaches U.S. State Department
A communication from the Japanese government regarding the Isle of Yap has been received by the state department. It is understood the note is in a satisfactory tone.
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Washington
Isle of Yap
State Department
Hydroplane Miss Belle Isle Sinks in Detroit Race
The hydroplane Miss Belle Isle owned and driven by Frank Shipacasse struck a submerged obstruction in the Detroit river race and sank in twenty feet of water. Shipacasse and his passenger were rescued by a nearby boat.
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Shipacasse
Harding Calls for Economic Rescue and Government Wipeout
President Harding told a New York audience the government must cut expenses and reduce waste to avert disaster. He urged a relentless drive to curb inertia and placate political cliques, warning against clerical “place holders” and stressing sacrifice for public interest.
Bergdoll Case Reveals Mother Paid Vast Sums
Emma Bergdoll testified before the House committee that she spent about 40000 on Grover Bergdoll’s case, excluding attorney fees. She noted funds went to food and entertainment for her son, and to counsel and court costs, with some funds used by detectives for champagne.
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Washington
Emma. Bergdoll
Grover Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Samuel Ansell
Grover
Governor's Island
Executive action and public opinion rally
A fragment notes that work is progressing under executive orders within the executive's power and calls for broad support from enlightened public opinion. The statement hints at reliance on public sentiment to sustain policy momentum.
French Troops Capture 200 Bandits West of Toehatatia
In Thrace on May 24 French forces defeated bandits near Toehatatia and took 200 prisoners. Among them was the herdit chief Col. Rushel Ihey, a notable commander.
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Tariff Measure Up to Harding for Farm Market Protection
Washington May 24 The conference report on the emergency tariff bill is adopted by the house and goes to the President for signature. The six month measure aims to shield the home market for farm products and halt dumping of cheap foreign goods. An agreement on a budget system for government appropriations was reached and will be reported back for final action.
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British and Germans Aid Each Other in Upper Silesia Battle
German volunteers and British troops fought side by side near Annaberg to crush Polish insurgents. They captured a strategic beacon, three field guns, and two mine throwers, with seven machine guns seized at Grosstein. Major Keating led troops, aided by Lt. Gen. Hoefer as Free Corps officers debated advancing.
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Insurgent Moves Signal Polish-Tension in Upper Silesia
Officers warned that an attack would come within days as volunteer battalions armed with 25 machine guns form. General Von Tivelsen accuses Poles of deporting families, while Free Corps detachments advance from Krappitz toward Lehebnigz. Maron Von Pleseen cites deportation fears as motive.
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Indictments Hit Five Chicago Union Officials
Five business agents from the Carpenters Iron Workers Fleetries Teamsters and janitors unions were indicted by a special grand jury in Chicago for conspiracy to extort funds linked to the Sovereign hotel project at 202 Kenmore. The charges arise from disclosures amid a Daily legislative investigation.
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Kenmore
Chrles Wright
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Tyt
Albert Young
Iron Workers’ Union
John J. McAndrews
Fleetries’ Union
Mike Artery
Teameters’ Union
Charles F. Peters
Dailey
Budget Bureau Creation in Treasury Department
Washington reports conferees agree on establishing an Independent Budget Bureau within the Treasury. A Director will be named by the President. The report may be sent to both houses simultaneously. The budget director’s term is cut to 15 years with no reappointment while the deputy director may serve for life.
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Badeet
Treasury Department
Lfe
$125,000 Gems Lost In City Heist Case Sparks Search
Oklahoma City May 24 A statewide search for a suitcase containing 125000 in diamonds unfolds after a St. Louis firm’s representative says the loot was taken from a local hovel when a man posing as the Klinger representative delivered the grip. Police say the suspect headed toward a railroad station with no further clues.
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Oklahoma City
A. C. Klinger
St. Louis
Klinger
Rioting in Alexandria Kills Five Europeans
Five Europeans were killed and 72 wounded in Alexandria Egypt during rioting sparked by tensions between natives and Greeks. British troops arrived to restore order as fires raged and ambulances ferried the injured to hospitals.
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Egypt
London
Announcements of Local Club Meetings and Events
Local groups schedule meetings and activities across Bethlehem Commandery Delta Alpha group and church sister societies. Notable items include a K T meeting May 24, various socials, craft sales, recipe roll calls, an ice cream social, and a Baker Monmouth College speaker for the Worker's Conference.
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United Presbyterian Churches
Bruce Buchanan
Monmouth College
Monmouth
Church picnic at Chau tauqua Park Friday evening
The B EF O Class of the Methodist church holds a picnic at Chau tauqua Park Friday evening. Members and their ladies should arrive by 7 PM driving directly to the park. Please bring plates cups knives forks and spoons. The South of town club meets Thursday afternoon May 26 with Mrs John Wagner.
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Fleur de Lis.club
A. C. Duyst
B. EF. O
Methodist Church
Chautauqua Park
John Wagner
Jefferson County Sells $42,000 Bonds
Fairfield May 24 Jefferson county treasurer Randall sold 42000 worth of funding bonds Friday at 1 30 pm with bidders from several large underwriting houses. The White Phillips company Davenport won with premium and accrued interest of 306. Other bids came from Schanke and company Mason City 271 and First National Bank Fairfield 305. This marks the county s third bond issue and signals solid financial health.
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Jefferson County
White Phillips Company of
Davenport
Schanke and Company of
Mason City
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