Vote Sought on Soldier Bonus Before Recess
Washington May 27 The House Rules Committee recommends suspending rules for six days to allow a vote on the soldiers bonus bill before Congress recess. A two thirds majority will be required to pass the measure during the period starting Saturday. Chairman Fordney expects the necessary support as other major bills await action ahead of the party convention.
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United Press
Washington
House
Congress
House Rules Committee
Fordney
Ways and Means
Woble Young Woman Called by Death Miss Burns
Miss May Burns of the Burns family died at her home after months of illness tied to a war service germ contracted in Washington. A devout Methodist, she served the church and Sunday school and was survived by four brothers and several sisters. Funeral held at First Methodist Church with Wall Bearers named.
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Miss May Burns
Jno. M. Burns
Miss Burns
Washington
John M. Burns
Mise Burns
Lloyd H
Fort Worth
Texas
Ralph
J. Rows
William Burns
W. P. Smith
Tifton
Howard Smith
Atlanta
K. M. Throop
Nashville
Nell
Sarah Burns
Ofelock
First Methodist Church
J. W. Cherry
John Cates
W. T. Perry
Arnold Perry
Charles Thomas
R. J. Harlan
Charles Sloan
AntI-Anthony Amendment Meeting Opposed in NC
In Righ North Carolina on May 27 a planned opposition to ratifying the Susan B Anthony amendment will begin this afternoon with speakers Mrs P K Wyse of Maryland Mrs Rufus Gibbs of Baltimore and Mrs Walter Lamar of Macon Georgia addressing the senate A state committee has formed to organize the effort and will stay active until the vote.
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United Press
Righ
N.C
North Caolina
Anthony
Mra
P. K. Wyse
Maryland
Mire
Rufus Gibbs
Boltimore
Walter Lamar
Macon
Fia
Senate
Mathyqintention
Stettve Watt Fe
Industrial band concert and county rally at Enterprise
A large community rally at Enterprise features Gov Albert H Roberts as chief speaker with preparations under way for a free barbecue. Delegations from Mt Pleasant and Columbia are expected, plus state officials, the Industrial School Band will play, and speakers include Albert Holt Joel Porter and J I Finney. Thousands are to be fed with donated animals and careful planning aims for a complete success.
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Enterprise
Albert H. Roberts
Farmers Council
Mt. Pleasant
Columbia
Gov. Roberts
Albert Holt
Joel Porter
Council of Agriculture
J. I. Finney
The
Herald
Delaware Suffrage Question Faces House Vote Delay
By United Press Dove reports a senate resolution ratifying one suffrage amendment will likely be sent to the house late this afternoon with a final vote expected Wednesday. Ratification chances appear remote as the process stalls amid uncertain support.
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Senate
HOUSE
Dove, Ver
Gia
Ewing Everett 10 Graduate at Yale Commencement
Frank F Everett will depart next month to Yale for commencement where his son Ewing Everett will graduate. Ewing stood out as a top student at Columbia Military Academy and has been an honor student at Yale.
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Frank F. Everett
Yale University
Ewing
Columbia Military Academy
Yale
Miss Octavine Long Wins Columba Institute Medal
Miss Octavine Long daughter of Mr and Mrs Kae gene Long won the annual 1 D C medal for best essay at the Columba Institute. Granddaughter of Hon William J Webster she is noted as bright in history and a facile writer. Medal presented by Major Horace Frier von of the A B R F.
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Octavine
Kaegene Long
1. D.C
Columba Institute
Long
William J. Webster
11. D.C
Horace Friervon
A. BR. F
Lynnville Honors Confederate Dead Memorial Day Service
Memorial day exercises to honor Confederate dead buried in Lynnville will be held by the Lynnville chapter of the Confederate veterans next Thursday at 2 oclock. J L Finney, editor of The Herald, will be the speaker of the occasion.
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Lynnville Bivonae
J. L Finney
The
Herald
Knox Peace Resolution Vetoed By President
President Wilson vetoed the Knox peace resolution ending U S war with Germany and Austria, calling it a surrender of U S rights and criticizing its failure to state purpose in entering the war. He noted aims like free seas and Belgian rights as not addressed. A two thirds Senate vote will be needed to override.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
United States
Germany
Austria
Versailles
Congress
Knox
Belgium
France
Senate
Mill to close to aid hay saving in county
Bascom Regen leads a 15 man force from his mill to travel to William B Ridley’s Clifton Place farm to save 650 acres of red clover hay. Regen, dedicating himself to harvest duty, will mower rake load and assist, setting a patriotic example for workers joining the farm labor effort amid a spring with abundant growth and a local call for help during haying.
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William P. Ridley
Clifton Place
Bascom Regen
Mr. Regen
William B. Ridley
Ridley
Regen
Kiwanis Club
Farmers Seek Revolving Fund for Stock Purchases
Farmers nationwide appeal to Congress for a revolving fund of up to 40 million dollars to buy livestock and essentials to keep farms productive. Secretary Marsh urged passage before recess and requested the fund be revolving and available to farmers.
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United Press
Washington
United States
National Eninesl of Agriculture
Congress
Marsh
Miners Reject Wilson Plan in Wage Dispute
United Press reports that a miners convention in Washington unanimously defeated Secretary Wilson's plan to settle wage differences with operators. They agreed to adopt the President's proposal for a Commission to adjust the dispute, described as compulsory.
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United Proes
Washington
Wilson
Final meet for Redpath Chautauqua guarantors set tonight
Public-spirited citizens must sell 760 tickets to cover the guaranty for this year’s Redpath Chautauqua. With only two divisions left, organizers plan a final drive at 7 10 pm at Maury Undertaking Company offices. Tickets are sold at several local stores and through committee members. season passes offer lower costs than individual performances.
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Redpath Chautauqua
Maury Undertaking Company
Chautauqua
Adkinson & Pigg Bros
Stephenson Bros. Drug Store
Anderson Bros. & Foster
Waldridge's Black's Drug Store
Mrs Bell’s hens prove profitable on small Went Highland place
Mrs. William Bell of Went Highland Park reports strong returns from a few dozen hens on a small plot. Since the year’s start she has sold over $100 worth of eggs despite a limited area, and intends to expand her flock as profits grow.
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William Bell
Highland Park
Bell
Cleveland magnate Hanna funded Wood presidency bid
John D. B. King told a senate committee that Dan Hanna of Cleveland agreed more than four years ago to raise a half million dollars to fund General Leonard Wood's presidential campaign. He said he did not know Hanna's role in enlisting William Cooper Proctor of Cincinnati, or how much he would contribute himself.
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Washuotiwi
Dan Th Hanna
Cleveland
Ohio
Leonard Wood
John DB. King
Senate
Hanna
William Cooper Proctor
Cincinneti
Armenian Mandate Denied by Committee After Wilson Plea
The Foreign Relations Committee rejected the Armenian mandate following President Wilsons appeal. The panel flatly refused the presidents request and prepares for a meeting with the Grand Lodge today.
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Wilson
Rebekah Lodge Reorganized as Grand Lodge Visit Approaches
State President Miss Eddie Collins to issue dispensation Wednesday for October Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. About 1,200 visitors expected, with 1,500 additional out-of-town members anticipated for sessions. Rebekah Lodge No. 07 reactivated in Columbia after twelve years, 35 members, many applications pending. J C Collins of Nashville and Mrs. Collins to install local lodge. Grand Lodge meet October 20 for four days. housing and entertainment plans underway. Both men and women eligible for Rebekah, with men required to join Odd Fellows.
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Grand Lange of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Dolekites
Hope Rebekal Lodge No. 07
J. C. Collins
Nashville
Middle Collins
Rebekah Lodge
Columbia
Odd Fellows Lodge
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Order
Columbra
Fourteen Firemen Hurt When Wall Falls in Restaurant Blast
In Portland Maine on May 27 a restaurant fire exploded injuring fourteen firefighters. Five were taken to hospital for treatment as a wall section collapsed under the blast.
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United Press
Portland
Irish Castle Fire Halts Court as Judge Turner Adjourns
Circuit court adjourned with no cases tried after Judge Turner declared session ended. Irish Castle destroyed by fire in a blaze that reportedly began late last night. Damage estimated at around a billion dollars as authorities assess the scene and await further word.
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Finder
W. B. Turner
United Presa
MCOKK
Strong Resolution Declines Armenia Mandate Passage
Washington May 27 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee rejected President Wilsons request for a mandate over Armenia voting eleven to four A resolution was adopted respectfully declining to authorize the Brandegee draft mandate Connecticut William Jennings Bryan had voiced strong opposition saying it would cost the United States vast sums and entangle it in European politics
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Washington
Senaty Foreign Relations
Ano
Wilson
Armenia
Brandegee
Connecticut
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Race rioting feared by police at Capitol
Alexandria police warned of possible race rioting after rumors of planned revenge for lynching and assault. Troops remained on guard as authorities monitored streets following reports of imminent clashes sparked by the Turner Moore case and last summer’s Washington violence.
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Capitol
United Press
Alexandria
Mayote
Washington
Iil
William Turner
Thomas Moore
McAdoo Enters Race for President in Democratic Campaign
Washington May 27 The McAdoo presidential campaign was officially launched at a meeting of his supporters. Reverend Dr Burris Jenkins of Kansas City testified before the senate committee that he had been asked to present McAdoo’s name to the Democratic convention in San Francisco in June. He said money would be spent on McAdoo’s behalf and that none would be saved.
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United Press
Washington
Wm. Gibbs McAdoo
Burris Jenkins
Kansas City
Senate Campaign Expenditures Investigating Committee
McAdoo
San Francisco
Munition Shipments Tied Up in Ireland After Strike
Dublin May 7 reports freight embargoes on all shipments on the London and Northwestern Railway due to the dock workers strike. In Northwall Unionists refused to handle munitions shipments, disrupting transport and commerce under wartime strain.
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Ireland
United Pron
Dublin
London Land Northwestern Railway
Northwall
Maury Countian Among Vanderbilt Graduates
A Maury Countian is listed among this year’s Vanderbilt University graduates. William Prien, a former Maury County boy, returned after serving in World War I and is planning to pursue studies at the Pulitzer School of Journalism in New York City.
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Vanderbilt University
William Prien
Maury County
Wilk Norm
Prante
Uwre
Pulitzer
Satin New
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Columbia Road
Pikes
Momiay
State Highway Commission
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Maury Undertaking CO
United *Press
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