Rum plot to flood Washington with whisky thwarted
Federal agents halted a major bootlegging scheme tied to English Scottish and Bermudian liquor imports aimed at supplying a Shrine convention in Washington. Two men and a woman were arrested in Norfolk while others, including Rex D Sheldon, faced bonds as the investigation expanded with agents arriving from multiple cities to curb the operation.
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England
Beotland
Bahamas
Atlantic
Uopal
Norfolk
United States
Washington
Scotland
Bermudas
Prohibition
Atlantic Coxat Manor
New York
Philedelphix
Fitteburgh
Baltimore
Richmond
Chicago
North
South Carolina
Lawe
Rex D Aheldon
Stitl
Willam E Baker
Rex D. Sheldon
Sheldon
Anid
Repub- Hanal Committee
Newark
140 U. S. Leaders Sign Denial Religion and Science Clash
A public statement declares no conflict between science and religion, signed by Hoover, Davis, bishops, and other leaders. Dr. Millikan produced the declaration to correct the view that religion is medieval and science is irreligious, arguing both meet human needs and advance society.
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U. S
Hoover
Davis
R A Millikan
Norman Bridge Laboratory
Pasadena
New York Jubilee Fete Opens With Big Parade
New York marks its silver Jubilee with a five hour Fifth Avenue parade led by Mayor Hylan and Gov. Smith. Thousands of city workers in white uniforms join a display of municipal departments and uniformed escorts as crowds cheer amid sun.
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New York
Socialists OF World
Fifth Avenue
Metropolia
Greater New York
Afayor Hyla
Plee
Mrs Adkins sails to testify in Croker case Newark
Mrs M T Adkins of Muskogee Oklahoma sails on the Steamship Battle to clear Mrs Byla Croker of the charge by her stepchildren that she was wed before marrying Richard Croker. She says she funds the trip herself and that she has known Mrs Croker since childhood while she was a schoolteacher.
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Newark
M. T Adkine
Muskoges
Oklo
Mra Byla Croker
Richard Croker
Adkins
Oklahoma
Eugene
Mre Croker
Muskogee
Adkins Ots
Daylight Thieves Nab Jewels Worth 550 At Home
Nighttime thefts net diamond ring worth 200 earrings 200 and pearl necklace 50 from Miss Jesse Hillard 520 Second Street Southeast. Mrs Peter W Wigon 1767 Church Street Northwest reports handbag snatched at Sixteenth and Church Streets just after 11 yesterday evening by a neatly dressed young man.
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Jesse Hillard
Second Street
Peter W. Wigon
Church Street
Sixteenth
Church Streets
Spanish Royal Mail Ships May Stop Sailings to U. S
Officials of the Spanish Royal Mail Steamship Company withhold a decision on permanently halting sailings to New York amid trade and liquor transport concerns tied to U S restrictions. They await the outcome of a government test in Washington and European cooperation before confirming any plan.
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U. S
Unaile
Spanish
Royal Mail Steamship Company
Compania Trans Atlantica
New York
United States
Washington
Bpar Ah
Dlacon
Kiasana
Ltr Steamship & de Satfrustegui Willnt
Mat New Fork
Owiren
Ucken
Reserve Board Farmer Opposes Bloc Alliance
Des Moines May 28. H Cunningham named dirt farmer of the Federal Reserve Board spoke at a lunch honoring him before leaving for Washington. He will represent farmer groups on the board but aims to avoid favoring agriculture over others and warned against a farmer labor bloc entering politics. The farmer must balance interests with business to support the country’s future.
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Des Moines
H Cunningham
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Reserve Board
Cunningham
Farmer-Labor
Hia
Hospital patient leaps to death at St Elizabeths
Edwin Keiser, a patient at St Elizabeths hospital, leaped to his death yesterday from a second story window. He and other restrained patients were marching to lunch when, in an attempted escape, he hurled himself from the window breaking his spine.
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Edwin Keiser
St Elizabeths Hospital
Gov Preus enters race for Nelson's seat
St Paul Minn May Gov J A Preus becomes the eighth candidate to file for the senatorial race to succeed Knute Nelson Preus made no formal statement at filing.
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Gov. Preus
Nelson's
St Paul, Minn
Reclassification Calls Spark Federation Protest in DC
The National Federation of Federal Employees denounces the District of Columbia reclassification plan as a failure and violation of the act creating the board. Luther C. Steward blasts the Bureau of Efficiency plan for ignoring mandatory provisions and demands public hearings to challenge the board's salaries and duties definitions.
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Personnel Classification Board
National Federation of Federal Employes
Luther C. Steward
Federation
H. M. Lord
Classification Board
District of Columbia
Congress
House
Senate
Bureau of Efficiency Survey
Steward
Washington
Classification Act
House of
President to Become Boy Again for a Day in Seattle
President Harding plans to be boy again for a few hours during a Seattle visit as part of an Alaska trip. The itinerary includes Zion National Park, Yellowstone, Alaska abstains, then Seattle, Los Angeles, and a Panama Canal return trip via Puerto Rico. Alaska stay extended to nearly three weeks.
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Harding
Boy
Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Humphrey
Washington
the Elks’ Todge
Walter F Brown
Hugh Rodman
U .N
la Zion National Park
Salt Lake City
Yellowstons National Park
Los Angeles
Panama Canal
Horto Rico
Price Gougers Face Speedy Prosecution
Federal and District authorities vow swift action against price gouging by restaurants and shops during shrine events. The food committee and police urge citizens to report unjust price rises and announce conspiracy as a possible legal route. Initiations will be through the district attorney, with penalties for overcharging, short weights, or deceptive practices.
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Convention Organisation
Feyton C Gordon
Cme
Citisena
Washington
Citizens’ Food Committee
Citizens Committee
Public Order Committee
Shrine Committee
Apoe
Grew Helps Settle Turkish Greek Dispute at Lausanne
Lausanne May 26 AP The Turco Greek reparations conflict neared closure as Greece admits indemnity debt and Turkey resumes payments. Karagatch and railway line transfer to Turkey agreed, Thrace boundary rectified, separate treaties planned within a year, with US Minister Grew praised for steering peace.
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Karagatch
East
West
Thrace
U. S
Turkey
Lausanne
Near East
Ouchy Chateau
Greece
Shilpa
Greace
Horace Rumberg
Great Britain
Gen Pelle
France
Ismet Fagha
America
Venizelos
Amet Pasha
Avenue Becomes Promenade Before Convention on East Penn
Last night East Pennsylvania Avenue again turned into a grand promenade as a large crowd milled under colorful lights. Music drifted through the street via radio amplifiers while pedestrians walked, waited, and watched from bleachers without incident.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Revolt in Bulgaria Reported by Bucharest Dispatch
A Bucharest dispatch via the Exchange Telegraph says Bulgaria is in revolt with many revolutionaries reported killed. The situation remains critical as tensions rise across the region and authorities grapple with the upheaval reported from Sofia and surrounding areas.
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Bulgaria
London
Bucharest
Carlsbad
Chase bust to be unveiled in New York
A bust of the late William M Chase is to be unveiled in New York. The sculpture, designed by Dr. Tr asek of Chicago, honors American sculptors and painters. The ceremony is expected to draw prominent artists and officials.
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Chase
New York
Wiliam M Chase
Studedo Ucder Rem
Trasek
Mra
China Ready to Pay Indemnity for American Killer
The Chinese government informed the American legation of a demand for 20 900 dollars in indemnity for the killing of Charles Coltman, an American citizen. Coltman was shot by Chinese sentries near Kaigan as he attempted to cross the Mongolian frontier with silver gain. Two adjutants involved were dismissed from service.
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Peking Ma
Charles Coltman
Zerlat Kmly
Coltman
Kaigan
Lighter Seized by Chinese Pirates Near Canton
Canton May 26 AFP reports a lighter carrying kerosene owned by the Texas Oil Company was seized by Chinese pirates near Canton. An armed party from the American gunboat Helena has been dispatched in pursuit.
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Canton
AFP
Texas Oil Company
Helena
Soldiers Open Fire on Chinese Bandits in Mountain Prison
Massive pursuit by Chinese forces led by General Tien Chung-Yu seeks to free fourteen hostages including six Americans kidnapped from the Shanghai Palang Press. Brigands and captives report harsh living conditions and scarce food as front lines tighten with guns, planes, and three brigades deployed in the Shantung theater.
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Cai
Shanghai-Palang
Suchow
Confusius
China
Tien Chung-Yu
Tuchun
Shantung
Tien Haw
Fnally
Beldhing
Dandita Bager
Peking
Ger Tien
J B Powell
Shanghai
G D. Musso
Lee Taneir
Ku Klux Cyclops Sentenced Behind Chinese Measures Controversy
In Minneapolis on May 26 Roy N Miner and three others were sentenced to workhouse terms up to 40 days amid reports of a foreign military commission led by Brig Gen William D Connor probing China’s release of prisoners. The piece notes diplomatic strains and possible actions by the Peking government as the Ku Klux Klan faction faces penalties.
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Teaseshwang
William D Connor
Peking
Minne
Minneapolis
Roy N Miner
Ku Klux Klan
George
Shanghai
Fexing
Zedgeee Mt ‘Ve
Opl
Tiploworkouse
Gads Kennedy
Taki
George Sy Hopk
Cruiser endurance test details and near-miss incidents
The report describes a cruiser endurance exercise with foreign troops in attendance and a four hour power run at 29 knots. It notes modified speed, diplomacy, and the strategic aim of testing naval propulsion and fuel economy under sustained load. Military observers, including directors and scout officers, reported on maneuvering and comparisons to previous trials.
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Ang'r
Mexican Minister Presents Credentials in Berlin
Manuel Alvarez del Castillo, newly appointed Mexican minister to Germany, presented his credentials to President Ebert. The retiring German minister Dr Alfredo Cataregt era bids farewell as talks hint at shifting prisoner concerns and possible military moves affecting foreign prisoners. CONTINUED ON SECOND Page.
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Berlin
Manuel Alvarez del Castilo
Germany
Ebert
Alfredo Cataregt
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Shrine
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