Hays Retires as Moderator at Presbyterian Assembly
At Indianapolis the 135th annual Presbyterian General Assembly opened with Dr. Calvin C. Hays of Johnstown Pa retiring as moderator. He preached a keynote sermon from Isaiah 52 1 and outlined church challenges on heresy missions finance spirituality and prayer while urging unity and steady work rather than controversy. The assembly continues through May 24 with a new moderator to be chosen this afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Presbyterian Church
United States
Presbyterian Church Assembly
Calvin C. Hays
Johnstown
U.S. A
Presbyterian General Assembly
Hays
Zion
Hell
Dr. Hays
Nehemiah
French captive paroled by Chinese bandits returns near Shanghai
A Frenchman named Larbee, held by the bandits, arrived near Shanghai and said he was paroled to press for the removal of troops. He will rejoin the bandit camp. Anxiety grows over captives as a clash reportedly occurred between Chinese troops and bandits near Tin Sin while attempting to join the main force in the mountains.
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Shanghai
China
Larbee
Tin Sin
Invasion of House of David Posts Impasse in Michigan
State officers faced a stalemate with the House of David in St Joseph as a one man grand jury probes charges of immorality against a girl named Eudolpha Smith. Efforts to bring Dr R M Olin to inspect the girl were begun after a colony physician certified she was unfit to attend court.
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St. Joseph
Mich
House of David
Michigan
Eudolpha Smith
R. M. Olin
Lansing
Tstes
Adherents of Small Win Complete Victory
Adherents of Governor Small in the house of representatives won a complete victory Tuesday when the gubernatorial veto of 513000 of the biennial appropriation to Attorney General Brundage was upheld. After two vetoes items were beaten earlier in the afternoon Brundage supporters conceded defeat at 430 PM and the fight was dropped.
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Springfield
Small
House of Representatives
Brundage
Special Primaries Set for June 18 in Minnesota
St Paul Minn May 17 A special primary election is called for June 18 and an election for July 16 by the governor to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Nelson.
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St. Paul, Minn
Nelson
Weather forecast for Chicago May 17
Partly cloudy and unsettled tonight and Friday. Warmer tonight. Colder Friday.
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Chicago
Golder
Weather Summary Observations for the Past 24 Hours
The local observations for the last 24 hours ending 7 a m report a sequence of meteorological readings. Data include temperature, wind, precipitation, and sky condition from multiple stations, providing a snapshot of short term weather patterns across the area.
The Return to Gospel Preaching Urged for Unity
A call to abandon force and law in favor of grace and light. The speaker cites First Corinthians 13 as the path to heal divisions, urging a renewed emphasis on gospel preaching in every pulpit and classroom and a return to the spirit of Christ.
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First Corinthians
Northwestern student hints on Leighton Mount disappearance
Chicago May 7. A Northwestern University student told a young woman he knew all about the disappearance of Leighton Mount from the school in September 1921. The student was subpoenaed by the state. his name is withheld.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
Leighton Mount
Harding Urges World to Live as Hamilton
President Harding in Washington on May 17 said the cure for world ills lies in living as Alexander Hamilton did. He praised Hamiltons honesty as a remedy for many troubles of the day.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton
France Seems Crowded With Natives of Morocco
A Moroccan man named Mohammed ben Ahmed wounded a former sweetheart and fled. Seven men named Mohammed ben Ahmed were arrested across France matching the description, but none were the fugitive. Interior ministry notes 13 122 men share the name in France.
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France
Morocco
Paris
Mahammed ben-Ahmed
Argentenil
Thorugh
Mohammed-ben-Ahmed
Ministery of the Interior
Mohammed-ben Ahmeds
Receiver sought for Des Moines tire firm in petition
A receiver was requested for the Hawkeye Tire and Rubber Company of Des Moines in a $3,500,000 corporation petition filed today. Plaintiffs claim the firm made false business statements. A May 26 hearing on the appointment is set, with attorneys for both sides conferring and a possible out of court settlement.
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Des Moines
Hawkeye Tire and Rubber Company
Des Moines Corporrtion
Independent candidates rush to file for June election
Des Moines May 17 Independent candidates must file nomination papers with the Secretary of the State by Saturday to be listed on the ticket for the special June election in the 6th district. Republican candidate H. K. Evans and Democrat J. P. Daugherty are named as contenders.
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Des Moines
Secretary of the State
H. K. Evans
J. P. Daugh
Ben Wiley Elected Secretary Treasurer at Iowa Labor Meet
Fort Madison Iowa May 17 Ben Wiley of Des Moines was elected Secretary Treasurer of the Iowa Federation of Labor at the convention here He defeated Davie Morrison of Cedar Rapids Charles Lewis was reelected president with no opposition Waterloo was chosen as next convention site The administration policy during the strike was denounced at today s meeting
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Fort Madison
Ben Wiley
Des Moines
Iowa Fed
Davie Morrison
Cedar Rapids
Charles Lewis
Waterloo
Widow of Croker Alleged Illegally Wed in Will Case
In Dublin on May 17 the court of appeals heard claims that Mrs. Bula Croker was already married when she wed the late Richard Croker. The assertion was made by Mrs. Ethel C. White of Cedarhurst New York in the Croker will litigation.
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Dublin
Bula Croker
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Court of Appeals
Ethel C. White
Cedarhurst
N. Y
Croker
Harding Plans West to Alaska Trip Starting June 20
Washington May 17 President Harding has decided to start his planned westward journey to Alaska leaving Washington about June 20. He will be away from the capital for about sixty days, as announced by the White House.
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Washington
D. C
Harding
Alaska
White House
Adams Named Democratic Senator From Pueblo District
Denver May 17 Alva Adams Democrat was appointed today by Governor Sweet as senator from the Pueblo district. Adams was named despite recommendations from Ex-President Wilson William Maddoo and William Jennings Bryan.
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Denver
Colo
Alva Adams
Sweet
Pueblo
Adams
Wilson
William, Maddoo
William Jennings Bryan
Michigan Opposed to Intersectional Sports
Ann Arbor, May 17. Fielding H. Yost rejects intersectional contests for Michigan citing preferred Middle West opponents and closer ties with the Western Conference. He argues athletics serve education and that travel and class disruption justify limiting opponents to familiar regional peers.
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Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Fielding H. Yost
New York
Yost
Middle West
Wolverines
East
Thames Provides Most Water To London Board
The Metropolitan Water Board sources 60 percent of its supplies from the Thames, supporting London’s water system with the major river as the key source.
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Metropolitan Water Board
London
Thames
Creston Morning Visit Draws Van Wert Visitor
Harry Gutshatl of Van Wert Iowa was among numerous visitors in Creston this morning as the town welcomed guests traveling from several rural communities.
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Harry Gutshatl
van Wert
Iowa
Creston
New Train Schedule Changes Effective May 27 Creston Division
Creston Division of the Burlington unveils timetable changes effective May 27. Shenandoah service is replaced by Nos. 178 and 179 with Shenandoah as the destination on the far end. Train No. 2 eastbound connects at Osceola for Des Moines riders. Several departures adjust: No. 11 west to 6 55 a m, No. 179 to Shenandoah at 7 45 p m, No. 9 to 8 26 p m, No. 178 to 7 30 a m, No. 6 to 10 27 a m, No. 4 to 2 30 p m, No. 5 north to 6 05 a m, No. 4 north to 10 15 a m, No. 2 north to 6 35 p m, plus No. 1 west at 3 45 a m and No. 10 west to 5 40 a m.
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Dale Ellis
Creston
Burlington
Shenandoah
Peoria
Tfl
Osceola
Des Moines
West
Creaton
Brandy Mince Pies Lose Appeal Over Storage
Chicago on May 17. The United States circuit court of appeals ruled Victoria Distilling of Louisville Kentucky cannot move forty five barrels of brandy stored in Chicago for use in mince pies. The appellate court affirmed the lower court decision preventing the liquor transfer for pastry use.
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Chicago
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Victoria Distilling Company
Louisville
Twelve Indicted for Mail Fraud in Colonial Timber Case
After an eight week hearing and long jury deliberation, a verdict was returned Wednesday night against all but one of thirteen defendants in the Colonial Timber & Coal Corporation case charged with using the mails to defraud. The incident occurred in Onwha Nebraska.
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Onwha
Nebr
Colonial Timber & Coal Corporation
Westin Fire Destroys Several Buildings In Atlantic
A morning blaze in Weston near Atlantic destroys three stores a lumber yard and several residences causing an estimated 75000 in damage. Emergency crews battled the flames as residents watched. No injuries are reported.
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Atlantic
Weston
German Jockeys Paid Less Than Fifty Cents a Race
Berlin reports that German jockeys earn about forty to fifty cents per race under a new tariff with small bonuses for winning. The schedule sets 14 000 marks per flat race and 12 000 marks per steeplechase as base winnings, plus two percent of the purse to the rider. Apprentice jockeys receive half the regular rate and one fourth of one percent of any first purse.
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Berlin
Germany
Upton Sinclair and associates arraigned on breach of peace charge
Author Upton Sinclair and three companions were arrested in San Pedro while attempting open air talks at Liberty Hill. They were arraigned in police court in Los Angeles on a conspiracy to breach peace and obstruct traffic, pled not guilty, and posted 500 bail. Trial set for June 15. Sinclair cited ACLU affiliation as basis for arrest.
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Los Angeles
Upton Sinclair
Hunter S. Kimbrough
Prince Hopkine
Hugh Hardiman
San Pedro
Liberty Hill
Sinclair
The
American Civil Liberties Union of New York
Florida Senate Removes Official from Office
Florida, May 17. Senate votes to remove Leon county Judge B P Willia following Governor Hardee’s recommendation for malfeasance and drunkenness in office. This marks the second local official ousted after the Martin Tabert case with sheriff J A Jones having been removed previously.
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Tallahassee
Fla
B. P. Willia
Leon County
Senate
Martin Tabert
North Dakota
Putnam Lumber Company
Mara
Florida
Hardee
J. &. Jones
Kent High School Closes the Year
The Kent High School ended a successful year with a Commencement address by Prof. Price of Cromwell. The class play The Laughing Cure impressed a crowded audience as teachers led by Prof. Scarcliff were thanked. most staff returned, Miss Amy Anstey leaving and Mrs. Walter LaMaster stepping in. Prof. Scarcliff will visit Atchison and Lamoni over summer with plans for a summer school. Hugh Hoar will move to Des Moines to attend a Des Moines high school next fall.
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Kent High School
Price of
Cromwell
Scarcliff
Amy Anstey
Walter LaMaster
Miss Anstey
Prof. Searcliff
Atchison, Kans
Lamoni
Baby
Walter Hoar
Kent
Des Moines
Hugh
Capitol City
Raymond Hartman Sustained Broken Leg At School
Eleven year old Raymond Hartman, son of Wayne Hartman, broke his right leg this afternoon at Irving school. A ball rolled into the street and as he retrieved it, two cars passed the school from north and south and one struck him, sending him to Greater Community hospital for treatment.
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Raymond Hartman
Wayne Hartman
Irving School
Young Hartman
Greater Community Hospital
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