Dry Philippines Methodists Urge at Final Session
A resolution urging immediate operation of prohibition laws in the Philippine Islands was adopted at the Methodist Episcopal Church board meeting in Pittsburgh. Bishop C Howard Locke of St Paul noted Filipinos are not generally alcoholic but leaders seek the Volstead Act to apply there amid excess drinking by some American residents.
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Philippine Islands
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St. Paul
Islands
Ex congressman dies in Monrovia California
John H. Stephens former U S representative from Texas Eighteenth district died in Monrovia California yesterday after 20 years in Congress. He was born in Texas and served until retirement. His death leaves a notable void in Texas politics and national service.
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Monrovia
Cal
John H. Stephens
Texas
Conae
Yesterey
Tumulty Arrives in Rochester for Mayo Clinic Operation
Mr and Mrs Joseph Tumulty from Washington DC registered at Mayo Clinic Rochester as Mrs Tumulty prepares to undergo a planned operation. Tumulty formerly served as private secretary to President Woodrow Wilson.
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Rochester
Minn
Joseph Tumuty
Washington, D. C
Mayo Clinis
Tumulty
Woodrow Wilson
Wealthy farmer given life term for slaying man
Edwardsville Illinois November 197. Fimil Fricker a 44 year old former wealthy dairy farmer was found guilty by a jury of slaying Robert Kehen his farmer employee and was sentenced to life imprisonment Fricker faces further trial with other defendants for the slaying of Johnny Nangesser Minnie Schilett s second husband and alleged former husband of Weicker Fricker is married with three children
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Rober Kehen
Fricker
Johnn Nangesser
Minnie Schilett
Iehrl
Weicker
Red Cross Enrolls Largest Number In Years
Red Cross reports the largest enrollment in years during the first week of its annual roll call. Douglas Griesemer notes strong returns from six divisions and three thousand local chapters. Early figures indicate membership well above 1925 level and past war-era highs.
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Feré
Douglas Griesemer
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Jncrease
America
Legion of Mercy
Compromise Sought on Muscle Shoals Plan by Western Senators
Washington November 1 Senators favoring the Ford bid for Muscle Shoals seek western partners to craft a compromise operating plan for the properties to be presented when Congress reconvenes in December. Secretary Watson is also evaluating the scope of authority to contract for temporary power from the plant if Congress does not finalize disposition before the Wilson Dam completion next July.
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Washington
Congress
Weesxing
Public bequests total 32750 in Prentice will
The will of late Samuel Prentice former Connecticut chief justice is probated with $32750 in public bequests. Hartford Institution receives $27500, Preston hometown fund covers the rest. Specific bequests include $10000 to Hartford Hospital endowment, $67500 to Hartford Public Library income for books, $6000 to Asylum Hill Congregational Church, $5000 to Union for Home Work, and $250 to Preston cemetery association.
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Prentice
State ‘Supreme Court
Hartford Institutiona
Prestons Conn
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Hartford Public Library
Asylum Hill Congregational Church
Union For Home Work
Preston Public Library
Preston
New England
First Congregational Church
Preston Cemetery Association
Watkingon Library
Dismantled Ship Washington Arrives Off Caps for Tests
The incomplete battleship Washington arrived off the Virginia capes to be used as a target in bombing tests beginning tomorrow. The Texas will serve as official observation ship, departing from Norfolk Naval Base for the drill grounds. Washington reached the drill grounds about noon after sheltering in the Delaware breakwater due to bad weather, with tests slated for two days and possibly longer if weather worsens.
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Norfolk
Washington
Virginia
Capes
Texas
Yacdaval
Delaware
Disappearance of J Knight Bacon Stirs Stratford Alert
Stratford and Bridgeport police searched the Housatonic river bank for clues to the eight day missing 37 year old J Knight Bacon of 1584 North Avenue Bridgeport. A book by Bacon found near the river bank is linked to his plan to visit his Derby brother, Attorney Harold Bacon. Police suspect a mental breakdown and possible walk toward Derby. The story also notes upcoming annual American Legion bazaar and Stratford school board meeting developments. Fire at Pan Pacific bulletin in Honolulu causes $500000 loss.
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Stratford
Housatonic River
Bridgeport
J. Knight
Bacon
North Avenue
North End
Wbrary
Harold Bacon
Derby
F.B. Genine Nursery
Starling Memorial
Milford
E. F
France
Drug Addiction Decline Seen Since 1900 Says Experts
An analysis of World’s Work and US public health data suggests drug addiction in the United States did not surge after prohibition. Experts like Dr. Lawrence Kolb and A G Du Mez estimate total addicts around 100,000 to 150,000, with rates decreasing since 1900 and heroin and cocaine enslaving fewer people than early fears indicated.
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Lawrence Kolb
A. G. du Mez
United States Public Health Service
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