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May 16, 1924

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VETO READ IN THE HOUSE; Pro-Bonus Men Demand Vote at Once but Leaders Gain Delay.

By Special to The New York Times

WASHINGTON, May 15. -- President Coolidge sent his second veto to Congress today when he transmitted to the House a message disapproving the Soldiers Bonus bill.

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HYLAN BARS SCENE IN O'NEILL'S PLAY; Provincetown Players Blame Him for Preventing Appearance of Child Actors.

By Unknown Author

Mayor Hylan denies application of Provincetown Playhouse for license permitting appearance of children in play, All God's Chillun Got Wings

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Leaders Agree House Will Override Bonus Veto; Test Is Expected to Come in the Senate Monday

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25 Berlin Firms Go Bankrupt; One With 32,000 Men Aided

By Unknown Author

25 bankruptcies reported in 2 days, other firms ask moratoria

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FOLEY HAS COLLAPSE, REJECTS LEADERSHIP; TAMMANY STUNNED; Surrogate, Stricken With Nervous Indigestion, Forbidden by Doctor to Take Post.

By Unknown Author

has nervous collapse; withdraws acceptance of Tammany leadership, forbiden by Dr Herrity to take post

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