Presbyterian Assembly Opens With Sermon and Docket
The opening of the General Assembly includes a morning service conducted by Rev Calvin C. Hays of Johnstown Pa followed by a long session at Tomlinson Hall with the moderator election and committee appointments. Rumors center on William Jennings Bryan as a potential moderator with Bryan seeking acclamation if possible.
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Johnstown
de Honlinson
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executive commission
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permanent Judicial commission for
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General Assembly
Claypool
Mana
Indianapolis
William” Jennings Bryan
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Brouny
Bryad
America
Charles F. Wishart
Wooster college
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Clarence 0. McCartney
Philadelphia
William Jennings
U. S
Weather Forecast for Indiana and Indianapolis Area
Forecast for Thursday and Friday shows fair conditions in Indiana with increasing cloudiness Friday and somewhat warmer temperatures. In Indianapolis and vicinity expect fair Thursday, then increasing clouds Friday and warmer. Yesterday's conditions noted humidity around 80 percent at noon and 78 percent in the evening, with dry and wet days trading similar patterns. The report cites the United States Weather Bureau almanac and yesterday compared to the same date last year.
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risner
Indiana
Indianapolia
vicinity
United States Weather Bureau
Indianapolls Star
Veterans encampment to discuss veterans insurance in South Bend
South Bend Indiana May 16 The annual encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet June 21 23 to discuss government insurance for World War I veterans. The event is seen as a major priority for the organization with plans for parades and a drum and bugle corps.
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Ind
Veterans of
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Indie sara SUPA
Interest in Church Assembly Centers on Election Today
A church assembly meeting today focuses on election directions. The statement by the leader highlights concerns about reaching non-members in America and stresses outreach challenges for church initiatives.
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America
Engineer dies in Portland Indiana railroad wreck
Special to The Indianapolis Star Portland Indiana May 34 Engineer George Bagsler of Lima Ohio was instantly killed and four passengers were seriously injured one probably fatally in a head on collision between local freight No 5 west bound and No 3 at Oakland switch twelve miles east of here The fireman on the passenger train saved his life by jumping with cuts and bruises Those seriously injured were B A Selfard M Goodman Charles E Beler Sarah Starr Harry Smith and Hamburger None of the passengers on the train numbered more than a few aboard the combination and one passenger coach survived the crash
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Indianapolis Star
PORTLAND
Ind
George Bagsler
Lima
La a
Oakland
here
B. A. Slefard
M. Goodman
Findlay
Charles £. Beler
Chicago
Sarah Starr
Phoenix
Harry Smith
gi¢etor Hamburger
Presbyterian Conference and Public Notices In Indiana
Local notes report on Presbyterian preassembly conference deliberations and elections, with mentions of insurance rate debates and war memorial plans. Indiana delegates discuss new movements while reception and commencement events occur at Indiana Central College and Indianapolis College of Pharmacy. Domestic items note Upton Sinclair arrest, bankruptcy cases, and diplomats in Pekin amid global tensions. Sports highlight baseball and racing results. markets cover a bank charter and wheat crop prospects.
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byterian judicial commission
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Presbyterian General
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oithworth
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Meyer-Hiser bank
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Bandit crisis deepens as foreign captives at risk
Washington reports a joint note from foreign diplomats demanding a clear Chinese plan to secure the release of captives held by bandits near Pekin. Negotiations have collapsed, with bandits demanding new terms including a possible 2 million dollar ransom. American troops remain alert as raids affect Tongshan and other rail facilities.
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State Department
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Sehurman
Lincheng
China
Tongshan
fult revenue office
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Plerac
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Harding Cuts Out Half of Speeches on Alaska Voyage
The return voyage from San Francisco aboard a Shipping Board vessel, Henderson, will circumnavigate via the Panama Canal to an Atlantic port. The President plans to curtail West Coast speaking by about half and abandon the Henderson's regular schedule in San Francisco, with Alaska round trip about a month. He previously planned a northern route returning through Aberdeen, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit and other cities.
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Alaska
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Chicago
Detroit
Hughes Charts Path to Lasting Peace and Confidence
Secretary Hughes told the National Conference of Social Work that peace endures through disarmament of thought and mutual confidence rather than alliances. He praised Washington conference gains, urged friendship among nations, and warned against relying on force or artificial arrangements to secure peace as vital realities shape a hopeful global climate.
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America
Hughes
National Conference of Social Work
Pacific
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secretary of state
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Gult Girl Expected to Bear Savior in Michigan
Reports say a mass immigration raid on the House of David colony in St Joseph Michigan was imminent as officers sought to deliver a one man grand jury to investigate alleged immorality tied to Budare Pha Smith. Ohio health official Dr Bates would participate if needed to examine the girl and birth records show Eudorpha Smith Moore born to James Moore then 43. The colony head King Benjamin Purnell allegedly prophesied a male savior prior to the birth. the child was a girl, impacting the mother’s mind.
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Mich
House of David
Michigan
tuccei
Budare Pha Smith
Attempta ao
R. Bf. Ofin
Lenning
Bates
Olin han
Eudorpha Smith
James Moore
Wzi
Etdorphe Smith Moore
Benjamin Purnell
Mraz
Smith Moore
Twelve Convicted In Promotion Fraud In Omaha Case
In Omaha a federal jury found eight men guilty of use and conspiracy to use mail fraud in the promotion of the Colonial Timber Corporation, with four more convicted on conspiracy charges. Sentences ranged from monetary fines to multi year terms. several bankers and businessmen from Omaha, Denver, Lincoln and Kanags City await further judgment. The case involved control of coal and timber assets in West Virginia and the corporation’s alleged title claims.
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Charleston
Thomaa
H. Mattera
Wittard
Marhawes Omaha
banke
Wal or
Te Stickel
Heaney
Ralph We. Sunderland
exX oal
Harold
A.mene
John H. Hecox
Oranha
Tiger Woman Attacks Newspaper Photographer in Honduras
In Tegucigalpa on May 16 Clara Phillips and her sister Etta Mae Jackson assaulted a local photographer aiming to take their picture. Jackson grabbed the man while Clara pinched his face, breaking the camera and plates. Guards intervened and removed the women from the scene.
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MORRIS LAVINE
Los Angeles Baum- Inez
Univaresi Barvice
TEGUCIGALPA
Honduras
Clara Phillips
tiger Ike natural
tofay
Etta Mae Jackson
Hermione of Reuss Leaves for Door After Rumors End
In a May 14 report from Germany, Princess Hermione of Reuss, wife of the former Nasser, prepares to depart for Door tomorrow, denying circulating stories about a romance involving the ex-war lord.
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Germany
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Reuss
Nasser
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Ku Klux and Race Bill Face G.A.R. Vote
Revolutions condemn the Ku Klux Klan while protest against Governor McCray over the Memorial Day race ban dominates the Indiana G.A.R. encampment plans. Veterans push to reassert opposition to the veto while awaiting officer elections and the head of the four auxiliaries.
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RACE BILL
G.A.R
Thendianapuliz Sr
MUNCIE
Ind
Ku Klux Klan
McCray
Indiananalia
Grand Anny of the Republic
Roeseville
Crawfordsville
Richmond
Indiana
Our Common Ideals by Viscountess Astor in The Sunday Star
The third in a series on Anglo American relations by Viscountess Astor MP argues for an alliance and balance of power to curb war spirit and foster peaceful friendship. She asserts two large powers can lead global harmony and influence others toward civility.
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Astor
Sunday Star
Navy Dispatch Boat Tied to Smuggling Ring Revealed
Government sale uncovers a dispatch boat once in war service now linked to smugglers. Reported across New York Chicago Philadelphia and Washington, with several men named as involved in the case. Investment and legal actions follow as authorities pursue charges and asset seizures.
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Navy
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
Rum Runner Yankton Seized In British Rule Amid Stolen Flag History
New York May 16 Former navy display ship Yankton once famed for World War service is revealed as a rum runner under British regie Matrys. Federal warrants issued for eight alleged ring leaders across New York Chicago Philadelphia and Brooklyn as agents search for fugitives. Court dates set for Kirch and Scharling with others sought, while trials loom for Hopkins and Hardyman in San Pedro on conspiracy charges connected to bootlegging.
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Yankton
rege Matrys
Jacob A. Nirch
Nathan Scharlin
Abraham Schartin
Chicago
master minda
Charles W. Johnson
Philadelphia
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Uniontown
Hitry L. Marka
Edward Flunigen
Washington
Charles.T. Cox
Brooklyn
Alfred Ernest, Corns
Kirch
Scharling
avery
Sinclair
Sachelipy
Hunter
Scotland
Kimbrough
tadad
Priona
Hopkins
Hugh Hardyman
San Peidro
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American Civil Libertita Union of New York
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City Council weighs police roster cuts amid topheavy force
A council committee, after wage talks, weighs reducing higher ranking police posts to relieve a topheavy department. The roster lists 268 patrolmen and 21 patrolwomen plus ten captains, nineteen lieutenants, and sixty detectives among others. Committee aims to press for retrenchment while preserving core staffing.
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Follee Forre
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Bulgarian crackdown nets thousands in Macedonian revolt
Belgrade dispatch reports Bulgaria arrests over 7,000 members of the Macedonian nationalist movement across the country. The crackdown includes two generals and three politicians among the detainees. Border clashes with Yugoslav troops followed, with Bulgarian forces striking a Yugoslav detachment at a separate point, killing ten officers and about one hundred soldiers and wounding many more.
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Mlacedonian
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Yankton and Uniontown figures linked to wartime supply and liquor cases
The Yankton crew faced starvation after salting cargo and looting alcohol worth 500 000 in a roundabout World War I voyage from the West Indies to Rum Row and back, later seized by customs in New York. Separate reports name Nathan and Abraham Schertin of Chicago tied to a patent medicine firm in liquor crackdowns. Uniontown businessmen Charles W. Johnson and Alfred Ernest Cotna faced warrants related to Atlantia construm running, with Johnson previously leading Uniontown Automobile Speedway and New Salem Brewing. Johnson fined 3000 dollars, jailed a year, bond forfeited when he failed to appear.
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Brooklyn navy yard
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Schertin
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Scharlines
San Francisco
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Alfred Ernest Cotna
Atlantia
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Johnson
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New Salem Brewing Company
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Volatead
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Harding Warns Repeal of State Dry Laws Could Spark Federal Conflict
Newburgh New Jersey May 1 President Harding warns repeal of state prohibition statutes could provoke a clash with federal authorities. In a letter to Wesley Walt of Newburgh, Walt urged Congress call and Governor Smith suspend lawmakers who voted for the bill. Harding replied that pending governor action the issue is not yet a matter for national police action. The text continues on page two.
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N. J
Harding
Wesley
Walt
Smith
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