Letting Veterans Die Seek $16,400,000 for New Hospitals
A public health column urges immediate spending of 16.4 million dollars to build actual veteran hospitals. It calls for a reorganized Veterans Bureau, improved compensation and pension payments, expanded insurance and training programs for disabled ex-service members, and strict selection of hospital facilities. The piece references the Walsh resolution and a Senate committee report with detailed reform recommendations.
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American Legion
Kansas City
Walsh
Sutherland
Virginia
Aider
New York
Weller Offland Walsh
Massachusetts
Pomerene
Ohio
Veterans
Board Oftrants
t+erans
Ition Management
Cureau
Hospets
Iing
Elim
36 Dead in Britannia Mine Flood Disaster
A Canadian town of Britannia mines is hit by a catastrophic flood from a mountain collapse, killing 36 and causing several million dollars in damage. About half of 110 cottages are washed away, with wreckage and mud filling the village. Rescue work faces heavy obstruction as water drains through Howe Sound.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Associated Press
Britannia Mines
Howe Sound
Frazier Valley
Here
Sosd
Capitano Ali
J Donahue
Ellen Patterson
Setties
Britannia Creek
Customs House
Squamish
Chinese Delegation Arrives for Armament Talks in Washington
The Chinese delegation led by Dr M T Liang and Vice Admiral Tsai Ting Kan arrives at Union Station amid a cosmopolitan welcome as US officials greet the group. Engineers, interpreters, and troops escort the visitors to the Chinese legation and residence, reinforcing hopes for cordial Sino American ties at the conference on Far Eastern issues.
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Army
Navy
Upton Station
Liang
Union Station
China
United States Army
M T Liang
Tsai Ting-Kan
Robert W Bliss
Gen Brewster
C S Williams
Dr Liang
George W Unglaub
Earl Harris
San Francisco
Chita
Sze
Cairo
Massachusetts Avenue
United States
Dr Znang
Legation
America
Democratic plan to reduce Republican House and win states
Democrats aim to cut the Republican majority in Congress and capture key states in next year’s elections. The plan centers on organizing after the St Louis committee meeting, expanding Washington headquarters, and possibly reshaping leadership while urging a focus on state races and the league of nations issue associated with Woodrow Wilson.
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Congress
Democratic National Committee
St Louls
Washington
National Committee
House
Three-vehicle crash injures seven near highway bridge
Seven people injured as a triple collision involving two street cars and two automobiles occurs about 100 yards north of the Highway bridge. One operator was arrested for driving while intoxicated after the first crash near 1019 First Street Northwest.
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Highway Bridge
John Matthias
Charles Mundie
Willie White Hdwin Mundie
Mary Mundie
Sixth Street
Maurice BR Weeks
Brentwood Road
M Henderson
Cameron Street
Alexandria
Charles Moore
First Street Northwest
Moore
Spencer Hoberts
Fourth Precinct
Washington and
Falla Church
Maurice E Weeks
Auto Crashes Occupant Into Grand Concourse Viaduct
An automobile crashed through a Grand Concourse viaduct railing in New York and fell 430 feet to the roadway, killing the vehicle owner Seymour Skolnick and bystander Herman Neuffer who died later. Occupants Isadore Eiaman and an unidentified woman were seriously injured and hospitalized.
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New York
Grand Concourse
Herman Neuffer
Seymour Skolnick
Isadore Eiaman
Found slain at cemetery in New Brunswick area
An unidentified well dressed man was found shot to death behind a cemetery wall near South River, about one mile away. Police said the vest pocket evidence pointed to robbery. three bullets hit the head. His clothing, bought in New York, carried a Maryland newspaper wrapper and a spectacle case bearing Dr J W Dandebureh of Baltimore.
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New Brunswick
iSouth River
New York
Maryland
J. W. Dandebureh
Saratoga Street
Baltimore
Threats Against Gen Crowder Roil Havana Labor Ring
Proclamations in Havana denounce Maj Gen Enoch Crowder and the U S legation as symbols of the American bourgeoisie and threaten vengeance. Police arrest ten at a syn dicalist labor HQ where terrorist notices were found as further arrests loom. In Rome and Boston, radicals rally for Sacco and Vanzetti with pleas for new trials.
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Havana
Associated Press
Enoch Crowder
United States Legation
Bacce-Vanzetti
Gen Crowder
Rome
Sacco
Vanzetti
United States
Marquis Della Torretta
Boston
Niccola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Sacco-Vanzetti
Shackled Bandit Breaks Free After Escape Bid Across State Borders
Norman Garrett, 22, a fugitive from justice, leaped from a car as detectives watched. Handcuffs and leg irons slowed pursuit but he escaped into a woods near Baltimore after car trouble and a failed gasoline stop. Detectives fired three shots. the man vanished into the woods as Washington police launched an all night search.
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New York
Norman Garrett
Baltimore
Washington
Garrett
Philadelphia
City
Charles Refuses to Sign Abdication Amid Crisis
Ambassadors' Council expresses satisfaction with Hungary's firmness against Charles's throne restoration. Vienna reports note urging Charles to abdicate, risk of constitutional wrangle if he resists. Swiss bailiff attaches 50000 francs against Charles property, amid monarchist flare.
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AY 4
Ambassadors’ Council
Charles
Central Europe
Little Entente
Alea
Budapest
Jugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Sigray
Berne
Hertenstein
Hing
France
Archduke Max
Switzerland
Bavaria
City Officials May Strike Threat Lays Hamburg Under Standstill
Hamburg faces a possible general strike by state officials and employees as demands for higher wages spark government activity suspension threats. The situation stalls local governance as October reports note unrest and potential widespread actions.
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Hamburg
Inventor Survives Deep Harbor Test Of Nonsinkable Safe
Baltimore observers watched Menott Nanni of Chicago descend in a steel safe designed for ships and submerged at the harbor mouth. He emerged after about ten minutes, soaked with water, claiming the test showed the device could save lives aboard ocean vessels. The crowd cheered as the demonstration continued, with two prior successful descents.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Menott Nanni
Chicago
Jones Falls
Nanni
Letting Veterans Die Is Charge Flood Death Total 34
An index item reports a charge that letting veterans die has contributed to flood deaths, listing a total of 34. Also noted are references to a Chinese delegation, socialism to be ended, and other page items including bandit escape and legion events.
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Stata
Legion
Charlies
Democrata
Foch
Montana
Ukraine
Lincoln
Pershing
Y—Society
Legion Hosts Meet in Kansas City for National Convention
Kansas City hosts the American Legion national convention as leaders from Italy and Belgium, Vice President Coolidge, and Admiral Beatty arrive amid intense lobbying for next national commander, convention city, and HQ move from Indianapolis. Delegates from 1060 voting strength attend, with 500 auxiliary delegates expected.
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Kansas City
Beatty
Assoress
New Lingland
San Francisco
American Legion
Legions
Nationa
Armando Diaz
Italy
Baron Jacques
Belgium
Coolidge
Legion
Indianapolis
Jrene
New Orleans
Congress
Newark
Pennsylvania
Ilinoils
Alaska
Afria
Chile
British Isles
Canada
Panama Canal Zone
China
Cuba
France
Guatemala
Hawai
Japan
Meviso
Peru
Porto Rico
Turkey
Se Women’s Auxiliary
Mothers Wives
John G Emery
Grand Rapids
Missouri
Coolidges
Frederick W Galthratther
Diaz
John A. Lejeune
United States Marine Corps
Admiral Beatty
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Skators
Publ Health Service
United Oa
M. T. Liang
North Dakota
Gronna
Nestos
Home Builders Association
Lemke
Bismarck
N. Dak
Lynn J Frazier
Nonpartisan League
Rangwald
Grand Forks
Bank of North Dakota
Builders’ Association
Independent Voters Association
League
Rural Credits Board
Bank
Bank of South Dakota
Laboritea
Illinois
C Townley
Nonpartisan
iDriang
Centes
Lo Wen Kan
Wang Chia Jul
Dr Tyau
Chung Muna Yew
Hau Tung-Pan
Lo Yen
Chung We Wang
Wang Ta-Chen
Wen Shih Chen
Chang Yu-Chuan
Chen Luen
Chen Ti-Tao
FIGHT
Democratic Plan
St. Louis
Wilson
League of Nations
Glass
George White
Daniel Cooper
Robert Woolley
White
Woodrow Wilson
Mr White
Homer Cummings
HART
REDS
Gen. Crowder
Muirkirk
Baltimore Boulevard
Baltmore
Laurel
Horthy
Courts and Housing Department
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Steles
K Aed
Aid Gkiment
Udi
Coolidge, Diaz and
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Ted
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