Smith Strength in Democratic Convention Struggles Exposed
Washington dispatch analyzes the Democratic race showing Gov. Smith of New York holding strong behind McAdoo on paper while retaining hidden backing from uncled delegates. It notes Roosevelt as a key manager and Smith’s prohibition stance as a major opposition factor.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington
D. C
McAdoo
Texas
Gov. Smith
New York
Smith
Smitch
Iowa
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Underwood
Mc ‘Adoo
Glass
Ralston
John W. Davis
Murphy
Norman Mack
Mack
Democratic National Committee
Alsa Smith
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Ike Franklin Roosevelt
Herald-Tribune
Nowe
Service
Paper delivery deadline and reprint policy
The Courier indicates home delivery before 5 30 and offers a reprint if not received by that time. If delivery is missed due to carrier error or other causes, readers should call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Calls should reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Pretty Model to Return Home After Poison Escape
Chicago May 1 Constance Mc Dermott a fashion model at the Chicago Art Institute swallowed poison in the institute dressing room after Gail Erwin another model chose a different partner in the artistic scene Doctors treated her and she is recovering rapidly she plans to return to Nelson Minnesota her hometown within a few days
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Chicago
Constance McDermott
Nelson, Minn
Chicago Art Institute
Gail Erwin
Constance
Institute
Nelson
Hoover Urges Open Debate on Conservation Bill
Secretary Hoover challenges Senator King Delegate Sutherland and the Hearst papers to state openly whether they favor or oppose the conservation bill moving through Congress. Hoover cites criticism of Alaska fisheries policy and notes King ready to push an investigation last week before withdrawing.
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Hoover
Foes
Washington, D. C
King
Democrat
Gtal
Sutherland
Alaska
Flearst
House
Senate
League for Peace and Freedom for Women Convened
The fourth international conference of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom opened in Washington with Jane Addams delivering the international president’s address. Committees from Vienna 1921 reported on international women’s cooperation ending social injustice and aiding war-affected children, plus nationality laws for married women.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Women's International League For Peace and Freedom
Jane Addams
Chicago
Vienna
League of Nations
League
Bratnober Offers City Gift if Sixth Street Site Is Improved
Bratnober of Minneapolis proposes gifting Waterloo real estate on Sixth street east near the Illinois Central belt line once the city undertakes civic improvements. The 160 by 150 foot site, formerly Cedar Walter Manufacturing, valued at 20 000 to 25 000 dollars, awaits city plans. Mayor Gnagy says no formal offer has been received. Bratnober will contact the lumberman to discuss conditions and required improvements.
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Bratnober
Minneapolis
Minn
Waterloo
Tel
Sixth Street
Illlinois Central Belt Line
Cedar Vatler Manufacturing Company
A. EK. Gnagy
Central Warehouse Lumber Company
First National Bank
Chief Justice Louis Davis Dies in Ottawa at 79
Sir Louis Davis chief justice of the supreme court of Canada died at his Ottawa home aged 79. He served as a linking figure between Canada and the United States assisting in 1887 and 1898 with Behring seal fisheries regulations and other disputes. He also signed protocols with the British ambassador in Washington for preliminary joint high commission talks.
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Ottawa
Ont
Sir Louis Davis
Supreme Court of Canada
Louis
Dominion
United States
Washington
Canada
High Commission
Opening Day Glow As Cedar Rapids Bunnies Tie Hawks
Waterloo hosts Cedar Rapids in the season opener with sunny skies and a packed ballpark. Ex Bunny Ovid McCracken faces old teammates as Cedar Rapids starts strong under Frank John on the mound amid new faces and eager fans.
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Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Ovid McCracken
Dixon
Sexton
Frank John
Speas
Peter Graft
Charles Mullen
Clauds Willoughby
John O'Shea
Ctetus Dixon
John Finkler
Chicago
Dan Davey
Ponca
Neb
Herbert van Deinse
Richmond
Ind
Janes Grant
Madrid
John
Pederson
Foster
Clube
Three Gun Hawk to Raid Road Houses Until the Bars Close
Vib. May 1L Henry K. Rompel reports that a group led by Viragu and supported by federal agents raided roadhouses within ten miles of Jolla. A large force halted traffic and thirty-one arrests were made. Water confiscations occurred as raids extended to many local spots.
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Dalfee
Henry K. Rompel
Gun Viragu
Aoa Ty
Senate and House Workday Rolls On in Washington
Congress committees meet on a busy schedule with the Senate and House handling a range of issues. Topics include agriculture, ship board investigations, Philippines independence, Chicago drainage, world court pacifism, and corruption probes into Representative Albio Republicans Maryland.
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Women's International Coanel For Peace and Freedom
Senate
House
Senate E
Wheeler
House Committee
The
Shipping Board
Worsdhouse Post Office
Philippines
House Rivers and Harbors
Chicago
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Senate Foreign Relations
House Judiciary Committee
Albi
Maryland
Agriculture Department
Telegraph Briefs Across Cities Highlight Early 20th Century Issues
The circular notes cover a postal bill amendment rejection by the House Postoffice committee, draft evader Grover Cleveland Bergdoll tied to a Bremen voyage, Warren S. Stone denying a Coolidge running mate link, Curtis Wilbur railing against naval scrapping, Episcopal priests debating Anglican Catholic reunion, Adolfo de la Huerta traced in the U S to Phoenix and Lower California, and the death of Canadian Chief Justice Sir LorIs Davies at 79.
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Washington
D. C
House Postoffice Committee
New York
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Columbus
Brooklyn
Bremen
Cleveland
Warren S. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Coolinge
Gurtis
Wilbur
Navy
Philadelphia
el Paso
Tex
Adolfo de la Huerta
Phoenix
Ariz
Lower California
Ruiz
Publisher's Son Thorndike Tilton Drowns at Sea
Chicago May 1 Thorndike T Tilton 21 son of Henry H Tilton partner at Ginn Co was drowned at sea near Orduna or Ordima the Niger while aboard the Orduna bound for London last Saturday. The father was informed yesterday of his son's plunge overboard.
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Chicago
Thorndike Thton
Henry H. Tilton
Ginn & Co
Young Hilton
Thornstike
Orduna
Lonaon
May Day portrays peaceful U S labor relations across industries
Secretary of Labor reports on May Day 1924 crediting peace between employers and workers. He notes long wage agreements, reduced disputes, and a broad building and coal program, with 45 disputes settled in March across 45 states and over 40,000 workers involved.
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United States
Tames
Uni
International New Washington
America
Tornado Toll Tops 100 in Southeast Storm Deaths
A multi state tornado outbreak leaves 79 dead in South Carolina with dozens more in Georgia Alabama North Carolina Louisiana Arkansas and Virginia. Reports indicate hundreds injured and widespread property destruction across a 1000 mile path as weather officials warn of further casualty updates.
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Atlanta
Cit
Perseus
Torridges
Richland
Sumpter
Caroline
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
North Carolnnia
Virginia
Loumsaia
Arkansas
Fuenllic
Dena Ag
South Carotlona
Alphanmma
North Carob
Louisiana
Lewenee
Stedl Cross
Hraprell Hbl
Columbi
Loan repayment claim tied to German Dawes plan terms
Reported that J P Morgan may push for repayment of the German loan before Berlin settles treaty obligations. Proposal outlines sale of assets in America to fund up to 200 million dollars with priority over Germany’s treaty duties.
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J.P. Morgan
Yritish x
Germany
Dawes
Gurmatry
International Briefs on Budget, Prisons, and Royal Events
Cable notes report leaders in nonfevenge seeking budget amendments to extend duties on foreign automobiles. Other items note tax changes, dress style boycotts in Paris, amnesty for political prisoners, air service between Toumenia and France, and claims on Rif independence.
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International
Landon
Max Schequer Philp Snowden
Commons
Milan
Italy
Iiawian Women's Committee
Paris
Constantinople
Bucharest
Toumenia
France
Madvid
Primo Rivera
Directory
Bpato
Madrid
Bordeaux
Alphonse XI
Spain
Gent
Rhmesesge
Millerand
Génevie
Masso Llarenc
Catalonia
Belgians Move to Open Russo-Belgian Trade Talks
Belgians authorize ambassador at Condon to open negotiations with Soviet delegates on a Russo-Belgian commercial treaty. Dispatches from Paris note Russian envoys in London drafting terms as talks proceed.
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Paris
Condon
Sall A Crussals
London
Barland
Shubert-led Managers in PMA Rebel Create New Body
International News Wire reports New York May 1 that “Lee Shubert” heads a breakaway group, the Managers Protective Association, formed to back Equity and avert a possible actors strike. It controls about 43 percent of 63 metropolitan theaters. Arthur Hammerstein is president, Lee Shubert vice president, and J Lawrence Weber secretary. members still belong to the PMA and attend its meeting tomorrow.
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International News Wire
New York
Producing Managers’ Association
Lice Shubert
Equity
Managers’ Protective Association
Flight chief and plane missing in gale lashed SE
Maj. Frederick L. Martin commander of the around the world flight and his mechanician Alva Harvey were reported missing after the Seattle aircraft left Chignik Alaska bound for Dutch Harbor in dangerous seas. Vessels along the route joined the search as radio reports offered little news from the Alaska peninsula canneries and Chignik stations.
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Associated Press
Dass
Unimak Island
Frederick J. Martin
United States
North Pacific
Maj
Martin
Mas. Martin
Chignik
Dutch Harbor
Liater News
Cordova
Alaska
Frederick JL. Martin
Alaska Peninsula
Aleutian Island
Opan
Hera
Dutch Harert
Seattle
Aleutians
New York
Jeg
Tea
Cal
United States Coast Guard
Algonquin
Alva: Harvey
Thwestward
Maj. Martin
Kanateka
Harvey
Seale
Wash
Frederick L. Martin
Chisnik
Unataska Sland
Sions
Japan
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
France
Tokio
War Department
Stuart MacLaren
Calcutta
Twaia
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Warren T. McGray
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League For Peace and Freedom For Women
International Organization
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Australia
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U.S
Link
Cedar Rapids Bunnies
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Twisters
Mressy Corinthia
Chad
Carelline
Aden
Meght Parsons
Anderson
Riverside
Plovecce
Atlantic Coast
Sumter County
Lee County
Lexington County
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Columbia
Ficklet
Augusta
Chivley
Berlin
Cable Briefs
Chubert U. N.Y
PMA
Equity Assn
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Martin Invinetbie
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