Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson Deepens LA Mysteries
The June 56 1926 Canton Daily News notes Los Angeles in a wave of unsolved cases led by evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. It recalls past high profile crimes in the city, including murders of William Desmond Taylor, J Belton Kennedy, and Harry Katz, plus the Oestreich and Remington cases, framing McPherson as the latest baffling absence.
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Canton Daily News
Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Angeles
William Desmond Taylor
J. Belton Kennedy
Chicago
Madalynne Obenchain
Arthur Burch
Harry S. Katz
Poice
Earle Remington
Fred Oestreich
Oestreich
Georgia Hero List Includes Negro Names in 49 Honorees
Georgia’s list of 49 recognized heroes compiled by the state librarian includes several African American convicts a society matron a schoolteacher and an ex slave. The only exception is Ransom Montgomery who saved a burning bridge and train in 1848 and requested to be bought as property by the state.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Ransom Montgomery
Cobb Co
Chattahooche
Ransom
State of
List
John Knox
Carrie Richards
Louise Brown
East Lake
Clock in Exeter pulpit aims to curb long sermons
London reports that after complaints about sermons in Exeter cathedral a clock will be placed in the pulpit. Critics will pay for the clock which serves as a check on sermon length.
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London
Exeter Cathedral
Death ray claimed to split any target within twenty five miles
London readers are told that naval authorities were invited by Dr Edwin Scott to inspect a so called death ray said to be controlled by one man. The device allegedly uses lightning and can destroy land sea or air targets within a 25 mile radius.
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London
Edwin Scott
City weighs 6th Street SW streetcar removal plan
The city and N C P and 1 Co plan replacing the 6th St SW street car line with bus service pending final approval expected next week. Traction officials report a resident survey to gauge majority wishes, while 8th St and Maryland delays spark council concern.
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1. Co
6Th St SW
8Th St
Maryland
Cornell
Traction Company
Counell
Hienry Bercaw
Birth Control Idea Accepted in Lords Debate
London June 6 The house of lords discussion ends with acceptance of a birth control proposal amid reactionary reactions and party lines as the debate concludes.
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London
House of Lords
Birth control guidelines debated in House of Lords
The Lords vote 67 to 44 to withdraw restrictions on birth control guidance. Lord Buckmaster urged discretion for medical professionals and married women, while the Marquis of Salisbury and the Archbishop of Canterbury opposed. The decision contrasts with past prosecutions for advocating birth control.
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House of Lords
Lord Buckmaster
Marquis of Salisbury
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