Post Scripts Chronicle Of Global Tension And Domestic Debates
A collage of 1919 era reflections covers constitutional preservation, political party loyalty, and international crises. The piece references John Sherman’s anniversary, debates over factionalism, and a push for unity amid blocs and selfishness. It notes a Sarajevo outbreak, a Soviet delegation head slain, and a Swiss casualty, signaling a period of global upheaval. It also echoes echoes of old theater and urban legends, with mentions of Hoffmann House, Mayles, and Josie Mansfield, linking culture to current tensions. Indicts conspiracy in Dallas, a New York assault guilty plea, and a pistol with bone handle surface as tales of crime and power intertwine.
Walker prize named for Boston Society of Natural History
Boston May 10 The Walker grand prize of 1000 dollars was awarded this year to Dr. Leonard Stejnener head curator of Biology at the National Museum for scientific services.
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Boston
Walker
Boston Society of Natural History
Leonard Stejnener
National Museum
Shot by Blind Man Leaves Victim Critical
A blind man shot Henry Cen Gition in the abdomen during an argument over cloth. Police say Wilson fired two shots and the suspect, identified as 74 year old Albert Wil a, was detained. Cen Gition is hospitalized in critical condition tonight.
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Adren Obin
Albert Wila
Henry Cen
Wilson
Wikwen
Wiisen
Nemsot
Glen
Soviet envoy killed in Lausanne conference attack
Lausanne May 10 A P dispatch reports Soviet envoy Vorovsky slain and two Russian aides wounded at Motel Cecil dining room during Near East conference violence. Gunman Maurice Alexander Conradi, born in Grisons, seized after attack. Didamykowski and Ahrens wounded. Vorovsky had previously clashed with conference leaders over visa and status.
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M Vorovaky
Soviet Russia
Mmilgin
Cer
Hermann Ahrens
Berlin
J. Didomilkowaki
Vorovaky
Young Russan
Maurice Alexander Conradi
Canton
Grisonz
Cecil
Voyereky
Iowa astronomer discovers new nebula star
Dr Morehouse of Drake University announces the discovery of a new nebula star designated Bd Plus 24 Degrees 980. He exposed a photographic plate on April 11 and the star has since shown developing nebulosity, a rare astronomical phenomenon, a finding later supported by Dr Harrow Shapley of Harvard College Observatory.
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Lows
W. Mophouse
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Morehouse
Harrow Shapley
Harvard College Observatory
Historic Documents to Go on Display at Library
Expert bookbinders of the Government Printing Office prepare the parchment binding of the Constitution and the original Declaration of Independence. The two documents will be shown to visitors in a marble vault inside the Congressional Library with glass designed to shield the parchment from light.
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Artemus Ward
Congressional Literary
State Department
Marines Seek Arrest Of Enemy Policeman
Commonwealth Attorney Fom Chichester of Fredericksburg Va receives letter from Marine attorney Gol Byrd requesting May 1 as trial date for Deputy Sergeant Reuben McGhee on assault and battery charges against Private Seagroves. Warrant likely sworn that day. Case to be heard in Fredericksburg police court with Judge Willis. possible transfer to corporation court and then Virginia Supreme Court. Attorneys Coleman Burgner to defend McGhee. info shows full investigation and future appeals probable. Marines scarce in town. cordial ties with Fredericksburg remain despite dispute.
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Fom Chichester
Frederickaburg
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Marines
Serat
Reuben McGhee
C . Seagroves
Marine Spry
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Cass
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Fredericksburg
J Mu H Willis
Col Byrd
Supremeourt of Virginia
Corporation Court
State Supreme Court
OW Coleman
Willem W Burgner
Poligs
Foglarickal
Srtal
Wi Poe
Ted Marine Corps
President rearranges plans of Western trip
President Harding and advisers met in White House talks over the past day and redrew his Western coast speaking schedule. The tour now includes St Louis Kansas City Hutchinson Denver Salt Lake City Boise Helena Seattle and three California stops likely in San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego with one at Portland if arranged. Return from Alaska undecided.
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Kansas City
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Salt Lake City
Boise
Helena
Seattle
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Los Angeles
San Diego
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Republican National Committee
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Kaneas
Senate
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Navy
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National Republican
Washington
Japanese Paper Sees Alien Troops Policing China
Tokyo reports debate over Chinese bandit raid in Shantung border, with papers likening it to the Goxer uprising and suggesting foreign troops could be stationed in major centers. Thaw notes Japan’s stake in China and potential actions if linked to embattling the Peking government. The Kokumin urges disbanding provincial armies as a remedy, implying soldier involvement.
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Jist
Shantung
China
Thaw
Japan
Chugal
Peking
Kokumin
Chana
Latvian Trade Mission to Moscow Recalled
Riga May 10. Latvia withdraws its trade mission from Moscow. Officials say a new envoy has been assigned for action though tensions between the two countries have run high in recent weeks.
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Moscow
Riga
Rensor Hag
Et Beem
Cuntefag
Rescue of Captives New Holds Out Hope
Penang May 10 A P A hitch in bandit negotiations slows release of captives held by Suchow bandits near Linthing Foreign diplomats demand safe release and penalties if delays continue Majors Pinger and Allen remain detained while their sons are freed Shanghai reports all captives are well and optimistic about imminent release
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HOPE
China
Wil Bo
Shanghai
Penang
Linthing
Amshe News Agency
Peking
Cemien
Aimee Detada
J B de Freitaz
Mio de Fraitas
Roland Pinger
Robert Allen
Roland, Jr
Robert Jr
Pinger
Hayak
Robert Masy
Bhanghal
Shantung
Chevalier Musso
Tosochwane
Neill
Asia Development Company
Linching
Henry Gensburger
Victor
Tsachwang
Hime
Werry
Daylight Saving Made a Crime in Mansfield May 10
Postmaster General Harry S. New spoke at Mansfield centennial event for Sherman as he urged party unity and praised Harding era gains including prosperity and peace. He predicted possible early reduction of federal taxation if customs receipts stay strong and if business improves. He contrasted Republican divisions with Democratic unity and cited open questions about league of nations and future campaigns.
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Ohio
A. P
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Harding
New
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Democratic Party
Renavid
Justice Cisrh
Wilson
League of Nations
Hitchcock
Willam Jennings Bryan
Gov Smith
Arenes
New York
Chamber of Committee of the
United States
Anancier
Gannot
Refuses Film Offer Prefers Typewriter at Montreal Ice Carnival
Misa Winifred Blair of St John New Brunswick chose not to sign a film contract and said she would stick to her typewriter. She plans to return to Canada Monday. Four million King James Bibles have been distributed by the American Bible Society, noted at Sagamore Hill during the 107th annual meeting.
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Misa Winifred Blair
St John
Montreal
Misa! Canada
Canada
Oyster Bay
American Bible Society
Sagamore Hill
Theodore Roosevelt
Anciety
Mia Roosvelt
Conspiracy Charge Ties Nation to Liquor Purchase
Dallas Tex May 16 Indictments filed by a federal grand jury accuse C B Stokes and Mrs Caine Stokes of conspiracy against the United States through alleged purchase and possession of liquor Officials called the indictments the first of their kind and said the case targets both buyers and sellers in enforcement of the Volstead act to curb contraband liquor
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United States
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Caine Stokes
Eiffel Tower Station Hit by Lightning Collapse
Paris May 16. The Eiffel Tower wireless transmitting station was knocked out by a bolt of lightning striking the antenna 1,000 feet up, causing the apparatus to crash to the ground. Officials expect repairs to be completed by Saturday.
Jack Hart Found Hiding in Penal Yard
Baltimore May 10 James Jack Bert, missing from the State penitentiary where he served a life term for murder, was found tonight hiding behind a pile of brick in the penitentiary yard. Hart, alias James Connelly of New York City, was last seen at 11 10 this morning and found missing at 12 18. Kitty Hart waited in the reception room, Hart had been sent for and was last seen leaving the shop on the way to the office to see his wife.
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Ahrens
Walter
Baltimore
James Jack Bert
State Penitentiary
William B Norris
Hart
Sweesy
James Connelly
York City
Kitty Hart
Memphis Chamber Suspends Piggly Wiggly Campaign
Memphis May 16. BH Bailes president of the Memphis chamber of commerce announced that in view of a statement by Clarence Saunders president of Piggly Wiggly Storms Inc the chamber would discontinue subscriptions to Piggly Wiggly work in Memphis The chamber will continue efforts to retain headquarters in Memphis Saunders said he was negotiating with businessmen in other cities possibly moving headquarters He blamed banking interests for lack of cooperation and later Saunders met with pool members in stock market talks leading to Piggly Wiggly withdrawal from the stock exchange A quarrel occurred between Saunders and a conference participant. Saunders left the meeting with bruised face and torn collar and said the matter was adjusted.
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Bailes
Memphis Chamber of Commerce
Clarences Saunders
Pig- 1
Wiggly Storms, Inc
Chamber of Commerce
Sts Leffonte
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Batley
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Duasinesa
Stock Exchange
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Mr Saunders
British Labor Urges Peace As Warship Goes to Russia
London May 10 British labor party leaders urge restraint as Harebell sails toward the Murman coast to deter Soviet interference with British vessels beyond the three mile limit. The note notes the 12 mile claim is unresolved and a Russian reply is pending.
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London
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Labor Party Today
Hareball
Murman Coast
James Johnson
Apore
Haredell
Murmap
House
Foreign
Artairs
Ronald McNeill
District to Seek 10 Percent Pay Rise for City Staff
The District government will ask the Federal Reclassification Board to approve at least a 10 percent pay increase for all district employees affected by the reclassification law, with some raises higher. The plan, led by District auditor Daniel J. Donovan, aims to align local salaries with Federal levels, offset by a bonus, and to advance many workers within their grades to reach parity.
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Reclaisification Board
Daniel J. Donovan
Barman
Wein
Bureau Aimpls
Oid Bureau of Efficiency Survey
Bureau of Efficiency
Lustricé
Fetecat Ang District Sovernmenta
Daniel Bergés
Board of Commissioners
Shemers
Congress
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Broadway
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Jim Fuke
Hoffman
John Chamberlain
Tom Ochiltree
Mayles
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Vereysky
Slayer
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Bwies
Switzerland
Vorovady
Iowa
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Administration
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Betief
France
U. S. Army
Wu Lu-Lin
Saga
Tien Chang-You
Calernor
Chingse
Svpda
Che Staes
Senora Vered
Manuel Vera
Guadalaara
Mexico
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Emile Gensburger
Fred Elias
Edward Elias
Theodore Saphiere
Sherman
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Europe
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CéHecter
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Paris
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America
International Chamber of Commerce
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State Senate
Eiffel Radio
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Norris
Saemaies
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Murman
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Thia
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