General strike paralyzes industry in Britain and world reaction
Reports describe the first general walkout crippling industry as crowds trash conveyances and events unfold from Paris to London. The Prince of Wales plans to fly home as emergency food plans and transport adjustments spread. Americans abroad face travel delays while police and radio stations fear blockades and unrest.
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Britain
Atis
Viglenca
Sre
Prince of Wales
Paris
London
Shapurdi Sakhutvala
A. P
Avae
Department of State
British Strike Clashes Mark First Day of Disruption
Reports from London describe the general strike paralyzing transport and industry across Britain on its first day. Clashes, a 100000-strong police callout, and widespread work stoppages affected railways, power, gas, and newsrooms while workers walkouts and emergency measures push the nation toward a crisis atmosphere.
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GALL
Mosquito Cited as Key to U S Prosperity
A report by Joseph A Le Prince of the U S Public Health Service, issued via Gorham Memorial Institute, credits the mosquito with shaping U S prosperity and civilization by hindering malaria and yellow fever. It argues that without the insect, early immigrants might have settled in Central and South American states, altering North American history. The Spanish colonies along Central and South American coastal plains are noted for growth potential but could not withstand the mosquito.
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America
United States
Chicago
Wasilion
Joseph Ale Prince
United States Public Health Service
Gorgag Memorial Institute
Sopth
Earle
Central and
South America
le Repart
Argentina anxious about coal strike impacts
Buenos Aires on May 4 reports the British coal crisis reverberates in Argentina as about 10 percent of its coal comes from Cardiff. Leading importers expect existing stocks to cover an emergency but fear prices will rise and strain supplies.
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Buenos Aires
Great Britain
Argentina
Cardiff
Wales
Three Men Killed in Worktrain Wreck at Philadelphia
Knoxville, May 4 AP Three men were killed and ten injured last night when a freight locomotive failed a switch and plowed into a Southern Railway work train on the siding at Philadelphia Tennessee The dead are Artur Cole ring White Pine Tenn Low Wad king Alpha Tenn and Form Flol lard Talbott Tenn None of the injured were seriously hurt
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Knoxville
Tenn
Southern Railway
Philadelphia
Artur Colering
White Pine
Low Wadking Alpha
Indiana Voters Weigh World Court Sentiment In Primary
Indiana voters went to the polls to pick Republican and Democratic candidates for two U S Senate seats and 13 Congress seats. Personalities dominated the campaign with Chief interest in Clares Adams of Indianapolis and the effort to unseat Senator James J Watson. Watson's managers view the race as a test of sentiment on the world court.
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Indianapolls
Ind
Indiana
Clares Adams
Indianapolis
Bnawyer
James J. Watson
New York Woman 111 Celebrates Long Life at Home
Jordanville N Y May 4 AP Mrs De Mna Pilkins age 111 oldest woman in the world in Stark town reads and sews and tends her home daily She rises at 0 eats breakfast makes bed and does housework in her Jordanville home born in 1815 and living that long life despite aging neighbors recall.
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Jordanville
N. Y
Grand Jury Indicts Five in Five Hours
A Black Hawk county grand jury set a record by indicting five defendants in five hours, with Alvin Fenton as foreman. The panel, instructed by Judge G A Wood, included seven members and two women. Defendants Otis Dickens, Anthony Benda, Mike Henge, James Benbing, and G R Courtney faced charges of false pretenses and bootlegging. Dickens remained jailed on bond of 1000 dollars.
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Black Hawk
Alvin Fenton
G. AW. Wood
AW. A. Cook
Witesses
Anthony Benda
Mike Henge
Dubuque
Dickens
Galford-Hull Company
Chicago
H. Twagner
Courier Delivery Deadline Notice
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 6 30 p m If you fail to receive your paper by that time please phone 5100 and a copy will be sent Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m
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Boston Man Abbott Released After Mussolini Charge Buried
An investigating magistrate ordered the immediate release of Abbott, a Boston family member, who had been jailed a week on a charge he insulted Premier Mussolini. The accusation was found unfounded after an Italian guide filed the complaint during a dispute over their places in line for the Vatican garden entrance.
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Join Adams
Abbott
Boston
Mussolini
Vatican Garden
Man with broken neck plans Des Moines trip
Eimmetsburg Louisiana May reports doctors prepare to move Jack Waters home from a focal hospital after a motor accident last week. Waters suffered a crushed vertebrae and was placed in a cast following the crash in which he and Richard Duffy of Des Moines were thrown through the windshield when their automobile hit a hitch.
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Jack Waters
Des Moines
Waters
Richard Duffy
Wim
Rush of Tourists Follows British Strike Chaos
London May 4 AP The nationwide strike disrupts travel as the Majestic sails to New York and Leviathan passengers head toward Cherbourg. Thames traffic stalls with barges tied up, excursion boats docked, and hotels full while Americans scramble for continent-bound transport amid looming land-transport shortages.
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White Star Line
Majestic
New York
Southampton
United States Lines
Thames River
France
Cherbourg
Hampton Court
Banls Myhieh
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Lomton
Scotiad
England
Whrttime
Germany
Channel
Folkstone
New Raven
British Isles
Father and Six Children Die in Cottage Fire
A father and six of his ten children were killed when a fire swept their Belleville cottage early today. The mother Mrs John Fans and an infant were rescued and taken to a hospital in grave condition. The other children escaped as investigators work to determine the cause of the blaze.
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Belleville
John Fans
Haas
Grand Jury to Take Up Burzette Causes
Mason City, May tie cases of Melyion Thurzette charged with the murder of Morris Note, wealthy farmer, are set to go before a grand jury in special session starting tomorrow. Evidence from Sheriff G Cress supports the confession of Melvin Burgette admitting the slaying of Van Note Wt. Names Everatt Burzette as the shooter. Van Note, president of a rural school board, was killed while guarding the schoolhouse against thieves.
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Mason City
Melyion Thurzette
Morris
Doctor Convicted of Forgery Escapes in Minnesota
Investigators probe how Dr. Maximilian Sthneler, once a leading physician of Mott and Wahpeton, escaped from Ancket hospital while awaiting sentencing for forgery. Authorities seek the identity of a woman who delivered a package to the doctor hours before his disappearance. she may be his wife.
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St. Patl
Minn
Maxmilian Sthneler
Mott and Wahpeton
N. D
Whip
Ancket Hospital
Haugen Bill Opens Four Day House Debate
Liverpool May 4 The Haugen bill becomes the day’s main order as House leaders convene four days of debate with farm relief measures under discussion. Congress debates price stabilization and marketing plans while contrasting proposals from Tincher and Jardine with emphasis on aid to farmers. In Des Moines Gov Hammill argues against compromise on Haugen farm relief, urging passage and warning of political unpopularity if defeated.
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Best Moines
John Ham
Cummins
Etain
Towa
Des Moines
aApy
Hammill
Congress
Midwest
Short Interviews On Rail Transport In Towns
W. Scott Williams of Illinois Central Lines argues the public underestimates rail transport. He warns that halting freight would cause starvation in five days as stores and wholesale stocks run dry. He notes autos cannot replace freight cars and questions fuel supply for long-distance delivery.
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Wiliams
Benser
Illinois Central Lines
Watertown
Williams
Garodline
Texas
Iowa P T Delegates for Anti Cigaret Lau
Iowa P T delegates announce a proposal to have the national Parent-Teachers association work against selling or distribution of cigarettes and tobacco products. The report notes the movement's effort to address youth tobacco exposure and school health through national policy action.
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Edward Channing
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Valitor
Edward ML. Kingsbury
New York Times
Ile
Twucille Grews
Redlands
Cal
Lawrence O'Dell
White Plains
Dorothy Duras
Leif Eid
Everett
Wash
Dentists to Hold Convention in Des Moines
Short courses in the latest achievements of dental surgery and clinical work across dentistry will be presented at the annual Iowa Dental Society convention opening a three day session in Des Moines today. About 1500 dentists and dental assistants are expected to attend.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Dental Society
Committee Shelves Movie Censor Bill in House Education Panel
Washington May 4 The Upshaw movie censor ship bill and Reed department of education bill were killed by the house education committee in executive session. Both measures were shelved for the remainder of the session, per reports. Des Moines May 4 Trial date set for Ars Almyrit Newton vs W B Hanes in $10,000 suit over alleged improper advances as former US customs collector.
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Upshaw
Reed Department of Education
House Education Committee
Unity Church Construction Starts In Butler County
The Unity church project in Butler County laid a foundation last Saturday and began above basement work today. The new structure in Clarksville will feature modern heating lighting and a dining hall with community rooms in the basement. The old church burned down over a year ago and the contract, awarded to Tetta Robert Tennyson, totals about 85900.
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Unity
Tetta Robert Tennyson
Rxbove
Gunboats Search for Missing Aviator Lorein
London May 4 Warships and Portuguese gunboats searched waters between Hannol and Maeva for Spanish aviator Captain Lorein reported lost. Small craft were ordered to assist fearing he may have fallen in Chinese Waters.
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Lorein
Hannol
Maeva
Borgia
Fale
Chicago prepares for spring drive in all gangsters
Chicago and Cook county law enforcement plan a big push against crime in a coordinated drive against gang activity. State Attorney General Queer Carlstram presided at a conference with officials, as a special grand jury investigates crime conditions in the city and county. The jury was impaneled yesterday by Judge William V. Brothers and adjourned until Thursday.
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Chicago
Cook County
Spangland
Queer Carlstram
William V. Brothers
Girl Dies After Carbolic Acid Suicide on Auto Ride
Miss Della Vanderflute, 22, swallowed carbolic acid during a Sunday car ride with Roscoe Sincoe. Authorities say Sincoe reported the girl despondent over a recent bank failure affecting his finances and wedding plans. no inquest will be held.
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Lamond
Della Vanderflute
Roscoe Sincoe
Sincoe
Primo de Rivera Narrowly Escapes Storm in Flight
Paris reports Primo de Rivera perilously escaped danger during a flight crossing the Sterra Marena region from Neves to Madrid. The aircraft faced a storm but the pilot climbed to a higher altitude and avoided disaster.
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INSJ
de Rivera
Neves
Madrid
Toca Madrid
Mantead To
Emai
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