Conference Election in Church Approved Amid Debate
A quadrennial general conference approved a constitutional change to elect bishops by central conferences abroad. The move shifts authority from the general conference, granting foreign missions more input. Ratification by annual and day electoral conferences will be required before implementation, drawing fierce debate and opposition from certain U S delegates.
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Church Abroad
Invasion Readiness Report From Peking and Tianjin
Peking and Tianjin show rising nationalist pressure with foreign troops and legations preparing for possible crisis. Japanese and other nations tighten defenses, while curfews and shelter precautions spread through both native cities and foreign concessions amid a two year China conflict intensifying in north China.
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China
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Revolutionary Seth of
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France
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Verdict in Bast trial delays Danish church action
Kansas the Maif taATI A verdict has been delivered by the presiding body of the Methodists Episcopal general conference here in the city of Bishop Anton Bast of Copenhagen Denmark charged with imprudent conduct unbecoming a minister. The final verdict is reportedly guilty.
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Kansas
Fallos Junenis
Plea for Art Made by Proxy Raises Morals Standards
The 1920s Washington meeting brings educators, museum leaders, and artists to discuss elevating art through proxy advocacy. President Coolidge urges support for integrating art, science, and history into daily life, arguing beauty and orderly surroundings uplift character and moral tone.
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Canada to Accept Kellogg Treaty Move
The Canadian government signals readiness to accept the Kellogg Pact proposed treaty aimed at outlawing war. Canadian officials say acceptance is expected, with Onawa Ont noted in coverage as the source of the report.
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Canada
Kellogg
Virgin Islands Schedule Delegation Split for Republican Nominating Convention
Article reports that Virgin Islands leaders chose not to send delegates to the national Republican convention in Kansas City in June while St Croix sources note a Democratic delegation will be instructed to back Governor Smith of New York.
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Kansas Cay
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Smith
New York
Lad of 819 Buried Under Tons of Sand
A Chicago report describes workers clearing a large sand pile on the southwest side as they search for John Pyrek who has been missing since Monday after a collapse during a sand play incident. The lad and his playmates said they had been digging when the sand shifted and buried him.
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Wepan
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Stor Oon
State Supreme Court Holds Remus Case Under Advisement
The state supreme court takes under advisement the appeal to prevent release of George Remus from the State Hospital for the Criminal Insane, filed as a petition in error to the state.
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Columbus Glin
State Supreme Court
Tna State Hospital
Fair Glenna Beaten in a Storm of Hail
A fourth round at the British championship sees heavy hail and cold winds, with Miss Glenna Collett defeated by Miss Mabel Wragg of Yorkshire after a tough morning and afternoon. Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Philadelphia advances, while others miss matches due to the storm. The upset marks Wragg’s progress toward the final as Collett falls in challenging conditions.
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Philadephia
Scotland
Hurd Eh
Glennan
Collete
Menjou and Bride Ovated by British in Paris and London
Adolphe Menjou and his bride, formerly Rath, tied the knot in Paris with a later London register. About 1000 fans welcomed them as they departed, the bride wearing a black tailored outfit with a black felt hat and orchids. They planned to stay in London until December, then head to Paris before returning to the United States.
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Adolphe Menjou
Rathon Carver
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London
Heather
Polar dirigible Stahe reaches Leningand in Nordic voyage
AP reports the dirigible Stahe left Franke Josel's bleak shores and, at noon, reached the Polar zone toward Leningand Nicholas Island. General Nobile, via radio to the Citta di Milano, said the craft lay 7040 east and 210 north with light winds and few obstacles anticipated to reach Lenin Land before midnight.
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Tennland
Truett Reelected as President Opens Southern Baptist Session
The 23rd Southern Baptist convention began with Dr George W Truett reelected president. Dr T Y Mullins of the Baptist World Alliance warned of moral political propaganda harming America’s temperance ideal. Truett warned that weakness in leaders threatens nations as the meeting opened in Chattanooga May.
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George W Truett
Southern Baptist Convention
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Baptist World
Allance
Truett
Anaconda Copper Mining Company Holds Annual Meeting
The Anaconda Copper Mining Company held its annual meeting today with 1,479,962 Lapatal shares represented and around 1,000 stockholders in attendance. R. Hobbins was chairman with John C. Ryan as secretary. PF Keller and Bob Thaser were reelected directors for three years as officers and directors' actions of the past year were approved.
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Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Lapatal
Prowes
Hobbins
John C Ryan
John D Ryan
PF Keller
Bob Thaser
Pringe Carol Seeks Asylum in Belgium
Dover Tryland reports Prince Carol, a figure in Roumanian politics, leaving the country on May 18 to seek sanctuary in Belgium. He departed amid British government scrutiny over his intrigues and discontent with the Kouman crown, accompanied by Mine Cupescuc.
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Tryland
Prince Carol
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Alabama GOP Back Hoover at State Convention
Alabama Republicans pledged 10 delegates at the Randall City convention to vote solidly for Herbert Hoover, giving him another delegate win as the party backs his presidential bid.
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al May
Herbert Hoover
Alabama
Randal
Congress Finalizes Farm Relief and Merchant Marine Bills
Washington May 16 AP Congress wraps up two controversial measures to aid farmers and the merchant marine sending them to the White House. Senate approval of conference reports closes the lengthy carve outs and adjustment of differences between house and senate.
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Big storm sweeps Northwest Texas and southern Oklahoma
May 16 reports describe a general wind, rain, and hail storm striking Northwest Texas and southern Oklahoma. Houses damaged or demolished in Reed Oklahoma and Mangum area, one tornado near Wellington Texas, several towns hit, schools and farms affected, and weather-related property losses tallying into the tens of thousands.
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Wellington
Texas Panhandle
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Sessy
Mangum Okla
Reed
Mangum
Willow
Okla
Barre
Voliva Faces Court Suit Over Zion City Property
Plaintiffs in a federal case accuse Voliva and Zion City leaders of illegal asset disposals and estate fraud. They seek restraining orders to halt transfers of property valued around 50 0000 as claims include turning Zion into illegal venues and funding personal use. The case notes alleged saloons and pleasure houses amid Voliva’s return from Europe with a flat earth contention.
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Wilbur Clenn Vo Ina
John Alexander Dowie
Christian Catholi Apostolic Church
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Europe
Dancer Maria Montero Shot by Rejected Suitor in New York
In a West 57th Street studio, Maria Montero, 27, Spanish dancing instructor, was shot dead by Horatio Columbius, 53, a recent arrival from France and former medical student. Columbius then wounded himself critically. He hoped to continue studies at Columbia University.
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Max Lo
West 57Th Street
Maria Montero
Horato Columbius
Argentina
France
Columbia University
Boy Seaver Sentenced to Life in State Penitentiary
Lt Doradshat May 16 fAP Owen Oberst, 17, from a farm home, was charged with brutal slaving of his father, mother and five siblings and was sentenced to life imprisonment at the State penitentiary in Lansing after entering a guilty plea.
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Owen Oberst
Farm Hov
State
Lansing
Chief Stresemann Reports Slight Improvement in Health
Berlin on May 16 AP report states that Physicians and Foreign Minister Gustav Stresemann announced a general improvement in his condition but cautioned against optimism and noted the illness’s complexity increases the risk of relapses.
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Gustav Strese
Mann Tom
Senate Faces Delay on Tax Cut Bill
Senate again fails to take up the tax cut bill as debates continue over conference on merchant marine and farm relief measures. Repeal of inheritance proposed by Senator Bingham enters discussion as the bill advances tomorrow amid western Republican and independent concerns.
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Senate
Bingham
Connecticut
Actress chosen to read in New York blushed at newsprint
A description notes the actress Nadya Danuta Werner Tih did not smoke or drink and blushed when learning the picture would appear in a newspaper during a New York reading event. The fragment mentions Renal Celman and Nad, with unclear context beyond the cautious, period-tinged account.
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Danuta
Renal Celman
New York
Senators Told of Money for Gov Smuth Campaign
Washington reports reveal the Senate campaign funds committee learned wealthy supporters of Governor Alfred E. Smith contributed to his campaign from affection and without expectation of reward. Four inmates connected to Smith stated they gave out of love, while Rush L. Troll and a former assistant attorney general tested as having spent 19000 to secure southern delegates for Smith. Several supporters were questioned as part of ongoing inquiries into Smiths finances and potential hoover alignment.
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Fay
API
Alfred E Smuth
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Smith
Rush L. Jroll
Herbert Hoover
Holland
Wittiss
Synth
New Jersey Primary to Be Probed by Senate Inquiry
The Newark Evening News reports a Senate inquiry into New Jersey Republican primary spending. Senator Ed wards, unopposed in the Democrat race, is noted while the Republican contest features five candidates. The investigation targets expenditure concerns and was prompted by incomplete returns and calls from party leaders. Continued on Page Two.
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New
Jers Vestertey
Mamisten Fooke
Republican National
Garan
Arkansas
Edwards Democrat
Cariway
Newark Evening News
Edward D. Stokes
South Carolina Seeks Dry Candidate At Demos Meet
South Carolina delegates were instructed to back a dry candidate at Houston and push for a dry plank on the national platform. Governor Smith of New York was defeated 190 to 147 for the presidential nomination as a rift formed within the Democratic Party amid clashes between former Governor John Gary Evans and Edgar Brown.
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South Carolina
Houston
Smith
New York
Howes
Drs
Uullife
John Gary Evans
Olor Edgar Brown
Representates
Agr appropriation bill signed by President Collidge
Washington May 1 President Collidge signed the agriculture appropriation bill totaling about 19 million dollars. The action marks a key fiscal measure funding farm programs and related agencies.
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Bremen flight departs Indianapolis for Detroit amid poor visibility
In Indianapolis on May 10, a crew of the transatlantic Bremen twin ship, part of the Bremen fleet, completed a night arrival from St Louis. They planned a 30 octock departure for Detroit, but fog and poor visibility hindered the leg. Officials cited weather as the reason for the delay.
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Bremen Wtec
St Lous
Indianapolis
Detrom
Piorrcow
Meringe
Michgan
Engineer Named for Flood Control Work
Washington Mas To Pres ident Couhdg ladts contricted pre lmipariea to the actual start of flood control work on the Mississippi flyer with the appointment of Larket and Sturtevant a New York engineer is the third member of the plannning board created by the flood control fill which ee signed yesterday Sturtevant with serve with Major General Jadwinster of vee engi neers, and Colonel Charles L. Potter, president of the Mississippi river commission This bot will ton ant the differences in the recommend ations of the army engineers and the urban commission msl nike tal recommendatons to the presi dent yor ti engineering Program Acton Near When the report of the board. ie handed the president, m automonerity goes out at eestence ind tie Hood contra! proyect weil sass trane legisas tive with executive handy.
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Prelmipariea
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New York
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Charles L. Potter
Mississippi River Commission
Army Engineers
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