Pinchot Edges Altar In Pennsylvania Governor Primary
Gifford Pinchot widened his lead over Attorney General George H. Alt er in the Republican governor nomination race as unofficial returns from 619 districts showed Pinchot with 485,539 to Alter 488,774. Philadelphia and Allegheny County favored Alter but outside districts boosted Pinchot. Pepper led for the U S Senate unexpired term. Pinchot conceded victory as leaders acknowledged his nomination and praised united party support. Governor Sproul credited women voters and coal-region unrest for Pinchot’s strong finish.
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Pennsylvania Republicans renominated 36 of 30 delegation
In unofficial tallies 36 of 30 members sought renomination and won. four incumbents Evan J. Jones Benjamin K. Focht Charles R. H. Connell and Anderson H. E. Walters were defeated. State legislature may seat women next session as both parties nominated female candidates. James A. McSparran heads the Democratic ticket against the Alter-Pinchot governor race winner slated for November.
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Deaths police reply men must shoot to kill
Chicago reports threats to police officials as labor unrest rises with armed guards to watch every building under construction. Chief Fitzmorris and Warden Westbrook receive warnings. cops to protect sites, sheriffs may be called, and labor leaders face potential trials amid ongoing violence and indictments.
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Missouri Republicans Brace for Senate Nomination Battle
Jefferson City May 17 Republicans in Missouri press a strategy as Democrats split over the Wilson league issue. McKinley, Morris, Dickey, and McKimsey appear as possible senatorial contenders with Barrett to decide soon. Party unity is tested by factionalism but aligned behind the Harding administration.
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Hague chosen for experts on Russian problem
Genoa May 17 The Hague will host the conference of experts to study the Russian question with a truce among powers for up to eight months. Russia accepts amended proposals. French and Belgian delegates approve conditionally. Hoover's Russian remarks impress delegates.
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World economic unity urged at Genoa notes by Vanderlip
The Genoa conference is seen as clearer on diseases of Europe’s economy than a cure for them. Experts warn that reparation excesses, military spending, and Russia’s isolation threaten solvency. A London central bank plan is praised yet uncertain, while Russia’s famine and political risk loom large for global markets.
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Harding Cuts White House Costs in Las Vegas
President Harding directs cost reductions for the White House staff and operations amid economic pressures. The plan targets a total saving of $128,560, reallocating funds to core government duties and wartime debt obligations.
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Question of Loan to Soviet Waits on Inquiry
American officials sent a separate reply to France proposing an expert inquiry into Russia’s economy and remedies. Genoa leaders misread this as U.S. willingness to join The Hague talks, prompting surprise at the timing of America’s declination. The mix up stemmed from France and Britain inviting America separately, amid a lack of coordinated policy.
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Cooperation in Russian investigation progress debated
The Genoa conference discussion and The Hague proposals center on Russia. The United States favors a purely scientific inquiry into Russia’s condition for revival but will not participate in deliberations that imply recognition of the Soviet regime, to avoid perpetuating delusions among Russians.
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Defeat of Focht in Primary Looms For Seventeenth District
From Pennsylvania reports Focht trails Beers for the Republican nomination in the Seventeenth Pennsylvania district as election returns trickle in. Walters appears beaten in the Twentieth district by G. McWertz. Missing precincts from Huntingdon County delay final tallies and a potential reshaping of the District committee after March 4.
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Alinois
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West Virginia
Frederick Zihlman
Maryland
Christopher D. Sullivan
New York
Deny Treason Proof In Case Of Blizzard
In Charles Town West Virginia May 17 the trial of William Blizzard continued with defense arguing for a directed verdict of not guilty as the State’s evidence was not yet sufficient for treason. Prosecution rested after two witnesses and details emerged of an expedition to serve warrants on 42 men near Beech Creek. A miners’ picnic witness described Blizzard’s speeches and Keeney’s claim that five hundred armed men were in the state with more arming in Logan and Mingo counties and potential actions if met with resistance.
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