Missionary reports mass grave of Christians on Amakusa Island
Dr Earl R missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Japan describes a huge grave marked by a stone bearing that 2111 Christians’ heads are buried there. He cites a 1637 date and notes Catholic priests’ teaching of a resurrection led Shogun officials to inter heads separately to thwart revival.
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Should Children Rule the World in New York
New York editor muses on child play spaces and street noise. A reader recounts a boy with a toy pistol causing fear near Macdougal Alley and notes adults’ limited power to stop nuisances. He contemplates involving a policeman as a last resort and how public spaces shape childhood.
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Interrupts Dance to Spank Wayward San
Trank Ware of Los Angeles whipped his son at a dance after the boy attended against his wishes. Ware was arrested on a charge of disturbing the peace, citing that he spanked the boy for not wanting him to go to the event and avoid the flappers.
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Golf Instruction by Radio Lessons On KOA Air
Denver July 15 KOA announces a radio golf instruction stunt by Joel Novak of Berkeley Cal. Ten lessons prepared for broadcast will be heard weekly with mailed photographic lesson charts showing standardized golf strokes.
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