Pinchot eyed for 1924 GOP nomination amid dry enforcement talk
Washington dispatch notes Gov. Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania surfaces as a possible Republican presidential candidate due to his aggressive Pennsylvania law enforcement act. The piece cites his perceived strict wet and dry stance, but says Harding remains the likeliest renominated leader. It also mentions Anti-Saloon League figures and political caution about Pinchot’s run.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Anti-saloon League
Pensylvania
New Jersey
New York
Harting
Antisaloon League
Harding
Auto Saloon League
William Jennings Bryan
Roosevelt
Wood
Hiram Johnson
San Felice
Harvesters Great Shade
Courier Delivers Before 5 20 O Clock
The notice states delivery should occur at your home before 5 20 o clock. If you do not receive the paper by that time due to carrier bay error or other cause, please phone the office before 2 30 p m to request a copy.
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Cartier Bay
Punishment Promised for Slacker Charge Respondents
United Press reports a statement from the Cook headquarters promising punishment for those behind an anonymous attack on Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook of Pennsylvania a D A R president general candidate. The note signed by a Prudential Committee alleges her son Anthony Weyne Cook Jr dodged the draft. Mrs. Story withdrew from the race and Mrs. Hanger remains in contention as delegates begin voting for national officers.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Anthony Wayne Cook
Pennsylvania
Cook
Prudential Committee
Catholic Churches Closed in Petrograd by Soviet Edict
Catholics in Petrograd continue to worship in private homes and parish houses as authorities keep churches sealed. At St. Catherine's, bell tolls are silent and doors stay shut while 15,000 Roman Catholics in the city endure the closures by praying in corridors and courtyards.
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Petrograd
Associated Press
Rome
St. Catherine's Church
Butchkavitch
Nevsky Prospekt
Baldwin Boomed For Premiership On Budget Record
London dispatch says Chancellor Stanley Baldwin gains political popularity due to his budget. Supporters predict he will become England’s next premier within six months, succeeding Bonar Law. The Daily Express hints at a maneuver to force Law from office, while Chamberlain pursues aims with uncertain prospects.
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C International News Wire
London
Stanley Baldwin
England
Pe Baldwin
A. Bonar Lar
The
Daily Express
Bonar Law
Lord Birkenhead
Austen Chamberlain
David Lloyd George
Chamberlain
Wall Collapse Injures Three in Paul Davis Building Excavation
Three men were injured when old wall and earth collapsed during excavation for a Paul Davis building project. John Lu loff, severely hurt with internal injuries, fractures, and pelvic damage, remains critical. Jack O Keefe and M H Krupp sustain lesser injuries. O Keefe freed after 30 minutes under a wagon.
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John Luioff
Fourth Street
Paul Davis
Jack O’keefe
M. H. Kruppiw
St. Francis Hospital
O'Keefe
Krupp
Luloff
John G. Miller
John G. Miller Construction Company
Miller
Suffern
Station No. 1
Jack O'Keefe
Eured O'Keefe
Blaine vetoes antifraternity bill in Wisconsin schools
Madison April 19. Gov Blaine vetoed the Langa bill which would prohibit fraternities and other secret societies in public schools of the state. He said regulation should be left to local school authorities.
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Madison
Wis
Blaine
German Workers Rail at France N Appeal 10
The German Federation of Trade Unions, claiming to speak for 12,000,000 workers, attacks France's reparations policy toward Germany and warns it could lead to renewed conflict. It accuses France of annexation aims in the Ruhr and of delaying reconstruction, while pledging German willingness to restore devastated areas within limits. The document was sent to Senator Borah for American publication.
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International News
Washington, D. C
Germany
General German Federation of Trade Unions
William B. Borah
Republican
Idaho
France
America
Borah
Federation
Ruhr
Ruhr Valley
Pius
Warn Americans of Marks Repudiated by German Gov t
Berlin reports that Americans entering Germany are warned by friends not to accept 20 000 mark notes of series MX. French military officials say six million marks in those bills were repudiated by Germany.
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Gov
Berlin
Germany
Waterloo cleanup week set for April 23 led by Mayor Grugy
Waterloo will inaugurate cleanup week on Monday April 23 with Mayor A W Grugy announcing a city wide effort to make the town clean and sanitary before hot weather. Firemen off duty will inspect and issue notices for unsightly properties while A O Tabor and C L McDermott assist with street cleaning. the Woman's Club sponsors the drive.
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Waterloo
Willoe
A.W. Grugy
Onty
A. O. Tabor
C. L. McDermott
Woman's Club
Waterloo Woman’s Club
Movement For i General
Par and Premium Offered for Bonds
Des Moines reports further delays in selling Iowa's 22.09 million soldier bonus bonds as the executive council delays action on a New York bond house proposal to buy at par and accrued interest plus a 5500 premium. Ringheim Wheelock & Co. submitted a sealed proposal to the state treasurer, with six proposals already received.
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United Press
Des Moines
Iowa
State Executive Council
R. M. Grant & Co
Bond Concern
New York City
New York Bond House
Ringheim, Wheelock & Co
Burbank
Whipping Boss Testifies On Fla Convict Camp Case
In Tallahassee on April 19 Walter Higginbotham the whipping boss at a convict camp testified before the legislative investigating committee about the flogging death of Martin Tabort a North Dakota youth Higginbotham said the beating followed word of a guard report that Tabort was shirking He said Tabort was flogged then sent to the stockade for the night but reported for work the next day and fell ill Sunday after which Higginbotham sent for the camp physician from the Putham Lumber company
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Tallahassee
Fla
Walter T. Higginbotham
Martin Tabort
North Dakota
Higginbotham
Tabort
Putham Lumber Company
Richards the Wizard answers readers questions
Richards the Wizard notes he cannot answer all inquiries due to the volume of letters. He claims his insights are based on scientific principles and practical deduction rather than the supernatural. The Courier will publish a fourth installment as questions arrive daily, with about 3,000 letters flooding in over two days.
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Richards
Waterloo
Peloine Prerers
Girl Dancer Near Death Highlights Marathon Records
A 17-year-old Galdia Hughes collapsed into a coma at St Joseph hospital after 64 hours of continuous dancing in a high profile contest. Arthur L Klein set a 58 hour 18 minute world record in Cleveland while Mildred Duvall and Rose Smith pushed marathon limits nearby. Washington and Chicago hosts reported ongoing efforts amid medical supervision and legal questions about the legality of such endurance feats.
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Conternational News Wire
Houston
Tex
Galdia Hughes
St. Joseph Hospital
R. L. G Bradley
Ater
Associated Press
Cleveland
Arthur L. Klein
Cleveland Heights
Klein
Minsk
Mildred Duvall
Rose Smith
Miss Smith
Margaret Garrick
Miss Duvall
June Curry
Miss Curry
Bath
Capital
Washington, D. C
Washington
Capital City
Ex-Gov Cox Acquires Miami Metropolis Ownership
Ex-Gov James M. Cox of Ohio announces his purchase of the Miami Metropolis, taking ownership from Bobo Dean who had run the paper for 18 years. The Metropolis will operate with Cox newspapers as a Democratic organ. price not disclosed but believed about 250000.
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Miami
Fla
Miami Metropolis
James M. Cox
Ohio
Bobo Dean
Metropolis
Cox
Ex-Minister Confesses to Wall Street Bomb Scheme
In Los Angeles on April 19, former minister Merbert Wilson, now convicted, allegedly confessed to manufacturing the Wall Street blast device used in 1921. Government chief William J. Burns endorsed the claim as credible, noting Wilson sold the bomb.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Merbert Wilson
Wall Street
William J. Burns
Secret Service
Wilson
Burns
Plane Delivers Food to Starving Cast on South Fox Island
Bay City, April 19. Liout Whitehead flying from Selfridge Field to Northport landed near Bay City to replenish gas and take food to nine men and two women stranded on South Fox Island. He plans to depart early this afternoon for Northport.
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Bay City
Mich
Missing Prohibition Agent OK in England
Rexford Thompson of Iowa, a Philadelphia Prohibition agent, is reported missing after failing to reach England to marry. He was granted leave to sail March 31 from New York aboard the Majestic and was to be married in England. His fiancé’s parents and Philadelphia officials seek his status and health.
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New York
Rexford Thompson
Iowa
Philadelphia
England
Thompson
F. A. Hazelton
Chicago cleansed by new police chief under reform
Chicago reports a purge of vice dens and gambling houses after Morgan A. Collins becomes police chief. Padlocks hang on doors and owners vow to close bars as four aggressive captains take command of the city’s toughest districts.
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United Press
Chicago
Morgan A. Collins
Dhice
Collins
Government seeks injunction to close sugar futures market
The federal government asked a New York court to permanently bar the New York Coffee & Sugar Exchange from trading sugar futures unless buyers hold actual ownership or control of sugar. Attorney General Daugherty led the move amid claims of speculation driving prices, with potential criminal action under consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
New York
Daugherty
Harding
New York Coffee & Sugar Exchange
Thy Exchanes
New York Coffee Sugar Clearing House Association
Exchange
Clearing House Association
Seymour
Clearing Association
Food Administration
Sreavy General
Hayward
United
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