Rome Rome Crowded For Good Friday Rites
Rome observed solemn Good Friday ceremonies across major churches led by Cardinal Pompili at St. John Lateran the oldest church. Pilgrims from around the world filled basilica as the procession moved to the high altar under a silken baldacchino.
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Thomas B. Morgan
United Press
Rome
St. John Lateran
Mother of Churches
Christendom
Cardinal Pompili
St. Peter's
Snyder Man Heads Chapter of Scholarship Society
Snyder man Carl Perlman was elected president of the Lloyd Green Allen chapter of the Texas Scholarship Society at West Texas State Teachers College. Violet West became vice president, Hassie Davis secretary, Hazel Kelly treasurer, Otto Meyer assistant sponsor. New members Otto Meyer Preston Wohlford junior and Marie Gardner senior membership. Minor business conducted and a social meeting announced.
Java Population Estimates Spark Debate
The latest estimates place 35 million natives in Java, a figure that stirs discussion among demographers about regional growth, resource needs, and policy implications for Indonesia. Analysts weigh census data against migration trends and socioeconomic indicators to assess accuracy and impact.
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Java
Overnight Texas News roundup of violent deaths and floods
AP report from Beaumont, Borger, Dallas and Houston covers Roy Sommerville shot while testifying in Tyler county case, a nitro blast killing Eddie Dame Roy Sparks and Fred Workman near Borger, Minnie Ervin and her son Marvin hurt in a kerosene blast in Dallas, and forecasted floods on the Brazos Trinity Neches and Sabine rivers in southeast Texas.
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Associated Press
Beaumont
Roy Sommerville
Victor
Empush
Tyler County
Dallas
Minnie Ervin
E. V. Ervin
Marvin
Houston
Texas
Brazos
Trinity
Neches
Sabine
Nikola Tesla nurses maimed pigeons in New York
April 15 reports Nicola Tesla the 70 year old electricity wizard keeps pigeons in need of care as a hobby. He feeds them on a hotel rooftop window sill and captures injured birds for hospital treatment. King George adopts violets in London as fashion, wearing a small plastic holder for the bouquet on his lapel.
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Associated Press
New York
Nicola Tesla
London
George
Indians May Still Chew Peyote Bean
Oklahoma Indians may continue to practice their worship with peyote beans after a state senate committee killed a bill to ban the beans. A. E. Darnell argued the beans produce a stupefying effect and leave users vulnerable to exploiters, while supporters noted the sacramental role and lack of lasting harm. Delegations from multiple tribes testified that the bean is not permanently harmful and differs from other intoxicants.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Great
Senate
A. E. Darnell
Alfred Wilson
Pure Food and Drugs Committee
Mexico
Wilson
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