Great naval armada surrounds Shanghai to safeguard lives
Shanghai hosts the largest foreign naval concentration in the Orient with 172 fighting ships from eight nations led by Admiral Clarence S. Williams US Navy. The fleet includes 76 British, 49 Japanese and 30 American warships, plus 10 French, 4 Italian and single vessels from Spain Portugal and the Netherlands. Forty five ships are at Shanghai. forty six patrol the Yangtze River while others stand by at sea ports.
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Owant Oweles Bluff Pier Washout Amid Flood Debris
Reported Sunday the Owales Bluff bridge pier on the Texas side was undermined and leaning into the Red River during a severe flood. Workers planned to begin replacing the damaged pier while other bridges in the area had prior washouts and were already rebuilt or awaiting repairs.
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Oklahoma Flood Threat Lingers Into Second Week
Reports say high waters trouble the south central and northeastern sections of Oklahoma with sections in Oklahoma City under watch. Weather outlook calls for cloudy skies with possible showers and showers for East and West Texas tonight into Tuesday.
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Oklahoma
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Rupture of League Commission Threatened Over Naval Limits
Geneva April 11 British spokesman Vi ant Deer rejects French naval limitation proposal and backs Coolidge proposals. The dispute over further disarmament limits threatens a rupture in the League of Nations preparatory disarmament commission as major powers consider future ag ree ments at the next conference.
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Sinclairs Sentence Delayed by DC Judge
Justice William Hitz postponed sentencing oil magnate Harry Sinclair for thirty days on his own motion. The delay was announced to Sinclair, who was not in the courtroom.
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William Hitz
United Press
Washington
District of Columbia
Harry Sinclair
Senate
Houston Votes On 6.98 Million City Hall Bond Issue
Houston voters consider a 6 975 000 bond measure for a city hall civic center with public buildings near a farmers market and other municipal improvements as the election date nears.
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Bayou City
United Press
Houston
T Houston
City Hall
Three Die In Minnesota Farm House Fire
Three persons perished when a farm house near Maple Plain Minnesota burned to the ground. The victims were George Thayer year old Mrs Thayer 50 and David Roberts 45 partners in a fur farming operation the home and headquarters of their enterprise. Neighbors were drawn by the glow but arrived too late to help.
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United Press
Maple Plain
Minn
George Thayer
Thayer
David Roberts
Roberts
Bonham Officials Honor Credit With Fire Insurance Board
Bonham Texas receives a 3 percent and fire record credit effective March 1. Notification sent to all agents and the State Fire Insurance Commission. W I Newton serves as mayor.
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Aredit Austin
W. I. Newton
Texas
State Fire Insurance Commission
Japan moves to admit women to the bar
A movement grows in Japan seeking a law to permit women to practice law. A historical note recalls 3000 B.C. gold was plated with silver, reflecting early beliefs about silver being more valuable than gold.
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Japan
Collapse of League Disarmament Commission Averts Crisis
Geneva April 11 The collapse of the League of Nations preparatory disarmament commission was averted after England rejected the French naval limitation formula. France’s proposals gained broad support from other nations, easing the crisis and sustaining the commission.
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United Press
Geneva
League of Nations Preparatory Disarmament Commission
England
France
Three Men Wound Manuel Solis In San Antonio Shooting
Manuel Solis aged 60 was shot in front of his home on Castronville road by three men. Neighbors fired at the assailants who fled. Police have no clues. Solis badly wounded but expected to recover.
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United Press
San Antonio
Manuel Solis
Castronville Road
Solis
Whitewright
Gertrude
Pickett
Philippine Islands
Sis
Simultaneous Services Sunday at First Christian Church
The First Christian Church report covers a Saturday night sermon titled Offering Our Best with Malachi 1:8 as key. Sunday morning's theme The Holy Supper argued for weekly observance, citing church leaders and Calvin, and warning against unworthy participation. The piece notes attendees from Whitewright and Honey Grove. The discussion links to wider moral concerns and a prior sermon What Is Wrong With Us.
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Malachi
Jesus
John Calvin
Whitewright
Adventurous Faith Highlighted By Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church service noted stronger attendance Sunday and Sunday night. The morning sermon urged venturing on new lines with adventurous faith, citing Peter walking on water as an example. The preacher pressed for bold acts in life, business, romance, friendship, and faith. Washington, Columbus mentioned.
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Peter
Columbus
Washington
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