Damaged Suit Over Beards Marks Ambrose Burnside Name
New York report notes a Supreme Court ruling dismissing a damage suit by a Burnside descendant against Colgate & Co for publishing images of the Civil War general with humorous beard remarks. Other items include royal mishap in Copenhagen, Luther Burbank cactus anomalies, Theo Ton’s hospital return, and university views on modern courtship and stage lighting tech.
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New York
State
Ambrose ©. Burnside
Colgate and Company
Daughters of Nile Elevate Butte Woman at Totland meeting
In Totland Oregon on May 27 the closing sessions of the 32nd annual Daughters of the Nile convention saw the installation of officers. Mrs. Alice McVay of Spokane became supreme queen by succession, and Mrs. Laura McGregor of Tierrah temple Butte was elected supreme princess Radaura, the only annual office. Spokane will host next year’s convention.
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Totland
Ore
Supreme Convention of the Daughters of the Nile
Alice McVay
Spokane
Laura McGregor
Tierrah Temple
Butte
Radaura
Swedish Prince and Wife Reach America
The Crown Prince and Princess of Sweden arrived in New York Harbor to attend the unveiling of a monument to John Ericsson. They will stay at the Swedish Legation in Washington.
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New York
Crown Prince
Sweden
New York Harbor
John Ericcson
Washington
Ohio man elected moderator by Presbyterians
Baltimore May 27 UP William C. Thompson of Columbus Ohio was elected moderator today at the 138th general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States of America in Baltimore.
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Baltinore
de William QC. Thompson
Columbus
Ohio
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church In
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Ameria
Statue Unveiled Of Tom Sawyer And Huck Finn In Hannibal
In Hannibal Missouri on May 27 a life sized bronze statue of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn was dedicated at their favorite haunt the foot of Carliff Til. The unveiling followed simple ceremonies led by George A. Mahan the Hannibal attorney.
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Hannibal, Me
Foot
Carliff Til
Tom Sawer
Huck Finn
George A. Mahan
Hannibal
Bomb Blast Kills Tavern Owner and Chicago Visitor
In Muskegon Michigan a bomb exploded at the Three Lakes Tavern killing August Krubacek, 48, proprietor, and William Frank, 22, of Chicago. Frank died instantly. Krubacek died later. 19 year old Janet Jubachs injured fatally risky. An officer notes motive tied to hostility against Krubacek for opposing the Ku Klux Klan.
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Muskegon
Mich
Three Lakes Tavern
Here
August Krubacek
Wiliam Frank
Chicago
Krusbacch
Frank
Krobacek
Keubachh
Janet
Three Executed in Kentucky Penitentiary
Eddyville Kentucky May 28 three men Ed Lake Elisha Sloan and John Baker were executed by electrocution for murders they were convicted of committing.
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Eddyville
Kentucky
Texas Negro Sentenced to Death by Electric Chair
da Grande Texas May 27 AP Death in the electric chair was the penalty assessed tonight against Pete Banks a negro by the jury trying him for murder of C T Jones railway station agent
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da Grande
Tex
Pete Banks
C., T. Jones
Mexico Holds Five Americans in Ransom Case
Five American citizens are reported as Mexican bandits captives in a rising ransom situation. The embassy says two rangers named Briggs and Greely were kidnapped in Tampico district. Other captives include S. J. Shankin, an African employee of a sugar plantation, taken in Postero district. C. C. Braden, a mime maker from Laredo, Texas, reportedly tortured. No word yet from Vin today. Continued on Page Nine.
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Mexico City
United States
Olrillers
Briggs
Greely
Tampico
Ien
S. J. Shankin
Battle Coming North of Canton
Large bodies of troops are rushing from Canton to northern Kwangtung border battle zones where an attacking northern army advances on Canton defenders from three points. The northern force, moving from Mupeh through Hunan, acknowledges Marshal Wa Pei-Fu of Mankow as leader though he does not personally command.
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Canton
China
Kwangtung
Mupeh
Hunan
Wa Pei-Fu
Mankow
American killed in Sonora state reports reach Nogales
Reports from Nogales Arizona say John Edwards a 70 year old American was slain at Cayatillin Sonora Mexico by a posse allegedly fed by Cayatillo chief of police A US consul Q A Damm voiced inability to confirm the account Edwards reportedly left behind a son and a daughter in the United States and a widow in Mexico
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Nogales
Ariz
John Edwards
Cayatillin
Sonora
Mexico
Cayatillo
Q. A. Damm
Edwards
United States
Jor
Plane crash fines imposed in Colorado Springs
Norman and Lee Varney and Ray Varney were fined 200 dollars and costs in Colorado Springs after pleading guilty to dilating the municipal airplane ordinance for dropping a parachute without a permit. The April 28 crash at a street intersection killed Richard Ragan. coroner’s inquest found parachute dropping contributed to loss of control.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Norman, Lee
Ray Varney
Richard Ragan
All Faiths Unite in Planning Park Church
Trustees of Yosemite National Park church signed a contract with the interior department to allow a non-denominational chapel of about 0,000 square feet in Yosemite Valley California for 201 years. Christian churches from Protestant and Catholic traditions are represented on the board, with four architects bidding to prepare plans and specifications for the chapel.
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All Faiths Unite In Planning Park Church
Washington
Yosetmite National Park Church
Interior Department
California
Yosemite Valley
Calif
Four Children Die In Boone County Fire Tragedy
Four children of farmer Harris were burned to death and another child severely burned when fire destroyed the Nareis home seven miles north of Byong. Mrs Harré suffered facial burns while attempting rescue. The incident occurred early today near Boone Iowa.
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Boone
Iowa
Harris
Nareis
Byong
Harré
Explosion at Graengesberg dynamite factory kills seven
Stockholm May 27. Seven persons killed and seven injured in a blast at a Graengesberg dynamite factory. Authorities investigated the cause as officials reported no immediate danger to nearby areas.
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Stockholm
Kiveden
Graengesberg
Friend of Evangelist Questioned Over McPherson Disappearance
Kenneth G. Ormiston a radio operator was questioned by police in Los Angeles about the May 18 disappearance of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. He denied any connection, said he was drowned, and his name was linked to the case as the investigation expanded with the district attorney and homicide squad involvement.
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Roberta McPherson
Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Las Ange
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Orinistar
Mrs. Metherson
Eugene Hiscaias
Sherif
Attempt to Poison Missouri Judge Fails
A puzzling poison plot aimed at Jackson County Judge Porterfield was uncovered after a three pound sample of pancake flour contained poison. Authorities name a federal suspect and his son E R Porterfield Jr and Mrs Porterfield were injured when tainted pancakes fed to them.
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Kangay Elly
B. Porterfield
Jackson County
Offault
Porterfield
E.R Porterfield
Japan quake floods dam bursts town. casualties rise
A Tokyo dispatch reports a dam failure near Hahodale, northern Japan, after a sharp earthquake. The flood washed away about 30 houses and caused multiple deaths. Moneda volcano resumed eruption as aftershocks threaten survivors of the disaster.
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London
Treying News Age
Hahodale
Japan
Moneda
Trust Outfit Will Take Its Medicine
Vancouver May 27. Notice of abandonment of their appeal from convictions and fines totaling $200000 has been filed in the court of appeals on behalf of J A Simington of Minneapolis head of the Nash Frunt organization and of four western Canada branch houses of the company convicted of conspiracy in connection with the handling of produce by a jury by March 23.
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Vancouver
Court of Appeals
J. A. Simington
Minneapolis
Neat
Nash Frunt Organivation
Western Canada
Carroll Guilty Perjury Verdict Heads to Appeal
Earl Carroll was found guilty of perjury and said he would appeal, predicting the higher court will overturn. The five day trial drew attention from chorus girl Joy Hawley who testified about Carroll party bath statements and liquor at Washington's birthday event.
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New Yok
Earl Carroll
Washinglton
Carroll
Joyer Hawley
Motive Revealed in Montana Maid Murder Trial
Billings May 27 The opening statements in the murder trial of C A Hollowell a Sand Creek rancher focus on a six month old romance with 17 year old Emma Kerckel as the motive for the killing at Hollowell s ranch ten miles northwest of Bridger The prosecution cites a relationship and alleged acts of a criminal nature as key evidence while Hollowell is defended by J C Skinner and R G Wiksentrom.
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C. A. Hollowell
Sand Creek
Emma Kerckel
Wag
Rowan
Red Loge
Tidge
Robert CL Strong
CL Crippen
Bridger
Fromberg
Emily ©. Sloan
Montana
Petween Lo Pul
Acta
Hollowell
Federal Oil Board wraps inquiry after final arguments
Washington May 27 The federal oil conservation board concluded its inquiry with final arguments from opposing sides. Charles Fo Elighos for the American Ferroian Institute urged scientific effort and warned against legislative interference. Henry J Doherty of New York, spokesman for conservation advocates, was granted permission to file a rebuttal to Hughes' argument.
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Federal Oil Conservation Board
Charles Fo Elighos
Ferroian Instituta
Henry J. Doherty
New York
Spoksman
Wre
Poison Horses as Part of Bet Plot at Exposition Park
Aurora Illinois May 27 two of four men arrested in connection with poisoning four horses at Exposition park resisted cancellation of a feature race and the death of one thoroughbred. Police chief says they confessed feeding poison as part of a betting coup.
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Aurora
Ills
Connecion
Exposition Park
Liquor Question Debated as Foremost Issue in Capital
Washington May 27 UP Officials pressed to tighten the Volstead act as Assistant Secretary Andrews testified before the House Judiciary Committee. Senate discussions followed with a committee head appointed to probe enforcement, while Mellon reiterated the executive order remains in effect for now. Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt testified in favor of a stiff Stalker bill.
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Washington
Mellon
California
House
Prosimierty of
Intenl
Mob In Arkansas Lynch Black Man Near Wilson
A mob of several hundred men seized Albert Blazes, 22, a Black man, from officers in Wilson Arkansas late last night after an incident when he confronted an eleven year old white girl earlier. Police reported the event occurred May 27. Authorities are investigating and seeking to restore order as the town reels from the mob action.
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Wilson, Ark
Capy
Albert Blazes
Nerve and Wit Rescue Last Man in Mine Fire
Thom as Hyslop assistant mine foreman and his son used courage and quick thinking to rescue 63 trapped miners at the Temple Anthracite coal mine in Wyoming near Scranton. They diverted air, led workers through smoke filled tunnels and held the group for over five hours until rescue crews reached them. Only one man was slightly injured and several others fell ill from smoke.
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Scranton
Mount Lookout
Temple Anthracite Goal Company
Wyoming
Thomas Hyslop
Hyslop
Fis
Robert
Heslop
Fifteen Die in Egypt Village Blaze Near Dakhna
Cairo reports a large village fire in the Dakhna area leaving fifteen dead and four injured. Many residents are homeless as the blaze disrupted the neighborhood today.
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Egypt
Cairo
Dakhna
Abd El Kriny Captured After Riffian Rebel Surrender
In May 27 reports from Fre France Morocco Abd El Kriny the surrendered Riffian chief arrived at Ize Marau north of Tarquist this morning. He was later conducted to Bou Red.
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Fre
French Morocco
Abd-El-Kriny
Ize Marauene
Tarquist
Bou Red
New Polish revolt menacing Pilsudski eyeing assembly
Warsaw May 27. Unconfirmed reports reference a counter revolt in Galicia against the Pilsudski government. Widespread unease across the country grows as the national assembly nears its session to elect a president for the republic.
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Pilsudski
Warsaw
Galicia
National Assembly
Clean-up of Crooks Continues in Illinois
Chicago May 27 Governor Len Small removed John L Whitman warden Joliet State Prison after Will County grand jury findings on prison conditions and Chicago Cook County crime. Silmer Green prison superintendent named as replacement. Grand jury also urged ouster of several other officials but did not specify Will County state superintendent of pardons and paroles. Chauncey Jenkins not mentioned despite request from Oscar Carlstrom. Five of seven convicts who fled after deputy warden killing were arraigned.
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Len Small
John L. Whitman
Joliet
Cook County
Silmer Green
Will County
Grant Jury
JoNet
Seveh Conviges
Will Comery Grand Jury
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