Ford fleet may enter coastwise trade with fruit ships
Detroit report says Henry Ford may buy idle U S Shipping Board refrigerator boats at Hog Island and Caldwell New York to refit for fruit transport from South America to the South Atlantic and northern U S markets William B Mayo of Ford Motor Co plans East trip to inspect seven vessels to assess cost of refit and potential purchase
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Associated Press
Detroit
Detroit Free Press
Henry Ford
South America
South Atlantic
United States
William B. Mayo
Ford Motor Company
United States Shipping Board
Hog Teland
Jones Point
Hudson River
Caldwell
No. Y
Ford
Sean
Maro
Berbera
South
Atantic
Trial of Shepherd Delayed Again by Juror Disqualification
The murder trial of William D. Shepherd for killing his foster son William Nelson McClintock was postponed for a week after one of the four jurors sworn last Friday was disqualified. Eight days of questioning produced 139 men examined. Harold Pillar, 16, discovered bias against the state and prejudice against capital punishment, and was removed from the panel by Judge Thomas J. Lynch.
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Associated Proms
Chicago
William D. Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
O Day
Veniceman
Harold Pillar
Thomas J. Lynch
Trustees hire two teachers of manual training
The Emerson school board discussed suspending M E Wakefield from the manual training post as 18 grade pupils and 22 adults attended. Profess or Douglass urged appointing Wilson and Wakefield, while Trustee Wallace moved to replace with Wakefield. the substitute failed to pass amid debate and name additions.
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M.E. Wakefield
Manual
Wakefield
Emerson School
Douglass
Wilson
Wallace
Stew
Art
B.ecs
Baldwin
Beadle
Lindsay
Chicago Bandits Make Big Haul In Robbery
Adolph Gastmann owner of the store reports a large theft by bandits in Chicago. The robbers escaped after taking diamonds valued at 126000 dollars. One employee fired on the fleeing culprits, no injuries reported. Insurance coverage estimated at about 75000 dollars.
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Adolph Gastmann
Decision on Church Fight Put Over for One Year
The assembly affirmed the Virgin birth and other Biblical miracles as qualifications for ministry and postponed final settlement for one year. A resolution directed the commission to report to the next general assembly to ensure purity peace unity and progress. The case involved Rev Albert D. Gants of New York against the New York Synod over licensing Vandusen and Layman, whose stance on the virgin birth was contested.
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Charles Ke Lordman
General Assembly
Albert D. Gants
New York
Synod of
Henry P. Vandusen
Cedric D. Layman
Vandusen
Layman
Permanent
Judics Commission
Great Northern Chief Sees Prosperous Year
Italy moves toward settling its debt with the United States after Baron G de Martino met with Secretary Mellon and Winston in Washington. Talks touched on moratoriums and amortisation, with assurances officials want to advance funding terms despite potential France action.
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Washington
Italy
United States
Treasury
Baron G. de Martino
Mellon
Winston
Acciaia
France
de Martino
Want
Noted educator is claimed by death
Chicago May 26 Associated Press reports the death of President Ernest Bet on of the University of Chicago at 69. Associates praise his dedication to education, executive success, and neighborly character. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Prowm
Chicago
Ernest Beton
University of Chicago
Turton
Thursdal
Burton
New Boss Is Compromise in Democratic Chair Race
Reports say Clem Shaver of West Virginia plans to resign as Democratic National Committee chair, with Rep William A Oldfield of Arkansas named as his successor. The deal, agreed by reps of Al Smith McAdoo and Shaver, follows Oldfield’s plan for the 1926 congressional fight and a McAdoo visit described as personal.
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Washington
Clem Shaver
West Virginia
William A. Oldfield
Arkansas
Oldfield
Jora Mac
Reese
Weadore
John
National Committee
Shaver
Ghalra
Het McAdoo
Treasuty Tary
M. L. Fox
Treasur
Daniel Congress
WM. A. Oldfield
Doca
National Democratic Committee
Al @mith
William G. McAdoo
John W. Davis
Aidate
Second of Family Dies by Own Hand in Hamilton
May Smith age 60 was found dead in a basement on North Flint street with a gunshot wound to the head and a revolver clutched. Coroner Hayward ruled death by suicide. Smith’s sister Annie Brown reported the discovery and funeral plans note the service at Dowling Funeral Establishment for Wednesday morning.
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Hamilton
May Smith
Flint Street
Hayward
Annie” Brown
Brown
Smith
Harmiston
Fort Russell
Montana
Charles
Dowling Us
African Prince Loses Tooth After Clash With Cops
Prince Jou Houenou nephew of the king of Dahomey and a French citizen was detained in Chicago after a lecturing engagement. Police said four officers were involved in a disorderly conduct arrest at Mull After a controversy the prince claimed he was mistreated and that one tooth was knocked out. he alleged restaurant service had been completed. He was booked at Central Station.
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Chicago
Jou Houenou
la Wehansin
Dohemy
French Africa
French abandon smaller outposts in rise of Riffian bands
The report notes French troops abandoning smaller posts as plans shift toward Tusa and Quazzan. Riffian regulars reportedly join tribesmen on various front sectors amid General Daugan's operations.
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Associated Press
Tusa
Quazzan
Daugan
Tropics
Fire destroys Electric Park in Kansas City loss marked at 100000
A spectacular fire in Kansas City early tonight destroyed Electric Park, a two acre amusement area. Witnesses reported an explosion from within the merry go round shed. Owner Hi Gi Heim estimated the loss at 100000.
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Kanbar City
Electric Park
Neas City
Hi Gi. Heim
Great Northern Chief Sees Prosperity From Rich Crops
Ralph Budd president of the Great Northern railway notes strong crop prospects in the territory served by the transcontinental line. He cites wheat and fruit yields, Apple crop in Wenatchee district may set production records. local residents plan to finance and donate right of way as construction starts promptly.
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Ralph Budd
Great Northern Railway
Budd
Erickson
State House
Great Northern
Wenatchee
Washington
le Eatenalon
Erristory
Tullroad
Ume
Boy 7 Hid in Alley Behind Liberty Theater
Police rescue James Custer aged 7 after he hid in a dry goods box in the alley behind the Liberty theater. Officers took him to a county jail children's ward as they seek his home, with no clear clues about his residence in Centerville. Further checks planned today.
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Liberty Theater
James Custer
Offtenr
Donald
Offeer
Centerville
Jamen
Polar expedition hopeful as weather improves at Spitzbergen
Reports from King’s Bay Spitzbergen say weather eased after two days of gloom. Amundsen and Ellsworth expedition leaders expect to resume scientific observations and data gathering as upper air currents shift east southeast. A party conference postponed any rescue or relief appeals until Friday, signaling renewed confidence in the polar flight return and ongoing experiments aboard the steamer Farm.
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King's Bay
Spitzbergen
Amundsen
Ellaworth
Amundyen
Elleworth
Tong
Pigs Tee Ena
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Fortress of Moros Rebels Capture Report
Moros rebels seized a fortress after gathering in Anni and vowing vengeance for relatives killed during a recent uprising. Constabulary efforts failed to win surrender and a government mission to Lanao preceded a planned assault.
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Anni
Fortres
Lanao
Thaw Scatters Money in White Light District Spectacle
New York May 26 Harry Thaw reentered Manhattan nightlife after killing Stan for White. He visited the Hotel Roosevelt and declined to discuss reconciliation with Evelyn Nesbit. That night he appeared at a cabaret in the Roaring Forties with dancer Fawn Cray and treated staff to flowers amid a display of wealth. His evening reportedly included music from a $1,500 orchestra and jewelry valued at $500.
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Thaw
White Light District
Byte
New York
Harry Thaw
Manhattan
Stan
Hotel Roosevelt
Evelyn Nesbit
Fawn Cray
York
Ward
Virginia
Hiaséleases Pennayivanie Sayin
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