Coolidge Signs Flood Control Bill to curb Mississippi waters
President Coolidge signed the Mississippi river flood control bill, authorizing $425,000,000 for levee strengthening, three floodways and a spillway to divert floodwaters. The plan places most costs on the federal government, with state shares for foundations. The measure, after months of hearings, passed Senate 70 to 0 and House action followed.
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Belgium Seen Possible Refuge For Prince Carol
BRUSSELS May 15 AP The idea that Prince Carol may seek refuge in Belgium arose with the arrival here of M Ionescu his English host Ionescu declined to discuss Carol affairs but is understood to be talking over plans for Carol s eventual arrival Belgium The official view is that Carol cannot be prevented from remaining in Belgium if he abandons political activity The Romanian prince is scheduled to leave England Thursday.
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Tax Bill Still Contentious in Senate Fight Over Rates
Washington May 15 The Senate debated a tax reduction bill now at 224 million dollars beyond the White House and Mellon cap with House 20 million. Inheritance tax repeal and many amendments linger as leaders expect final passage tomorrow. Republicans split on rate provisions while western independents join Democrats to block retroactive surtax rate cuts on last year’s income.
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Aged Women Beaten to Death in Louisville Cottage
Two elderly sisters Mrs. Kelle Holmes and Miss Kate Satterwhite, ages 79 and 72, were found beaten to death in their Maple Street cottage. Robbery suspected as motive after a pried trunk was found. Coroner says death likely occurred Sunday night. Nephew Jarence Syeparny discovered the bodies and aided police inquiry.
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Two Flyers Clash In Airplane Duel Over Pontiac
Har ry Anderson of Roseville Michigan and Clarence Frechett of Detroit fought in mid air during an aerial exhibition. Frechett allegedly struck Anderson with a hammer as the plane flew over Pontiac. The craft plunged nearly 1800 feet before a dangerous landing, leaving both men gravely or seriously injured. Frechett, a stunt flyer, is under police guard.
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Roseville
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Times to Tabulate First Straw Vote
The Times will tabulate tonight the first ballot totals for the presidential, Tennessee gubernatorial campaigns, and the prohibition question. Full tables will appear in The Times tomorrow and in every issue thereafter until the straw vote ends. Questionnaires are being mailed across Upper East Tennessee including Knoxville and surrounding towns and rural routes as the effort continues.
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Nicaragua rebels assault wife of American on Coco river plantation
In Managua on May 15, news reports say rebels attacked Mrs Miller, wife of an American named Miller, at a plantation on the Coco river near the east coast after seeking revenge for Miller's ties to marine forces. They looted valuables and destroyed what they could not take. The full outcome remained unclear.
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Baptist Pastors Hear Elders Criticised In South
In Chattanooga on May 1, about 75 Southern Baptist pastors in college centers heard student critiques of ministry. Findings from questionnaires by student secretaries show criticisms of sympathy deficits and church aloofness. Secretaries cite supervision fears and Sunday lethargy from weekday activity as obstacles. A night session was planned for pastors to discuss the student input.
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Women's aid in Baptist finances revealed at meet
In Chattanooga Tennessee on May 1 AP report shows Southern Baptist women donated 2 772 820 29 last year to church missions. Treasurer Mrs W C Lonnides announced totals from 440 009 women across 3 546 societies led by Texas. State gifts reached 1 278 190 62 for state and other objectives. Supplementary gifts totaled 630 645 58 for foreign missions 267 091 31 for home missions 73 970 16 for ministerial relief and 437 464 69 for educational aims with funds still for special and training school efforts while the drive for 4 000 000 nears lagging progress.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Kathleen Mallory
Texas
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Stresemann Sick and Route Planned For Transport
Berlin May 16 reports state foreign minister Gustav Stresemann is bedridden and his schedule, including election speeches, has been canceled. Health concerns date back to Christmas and renewed illness since a Riviera recuperation in January. New York AP notes a planned national transport system linking New York to the Pacific in 48 to 52 hours via air and rail, with Lindbergh reportedly approached about a corporate role but not committing.
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Japan explains why troops were rushed to China
The Japanese government released two documents through M. Sato in Paris detailing why troops were sent to Shantung. They cite April 20 and May 9 declarations, emphasize protection of Japanese lives and property, and note troop withdrawals will follow as conditions permit. Further communications may address wartime accusations against Japan.
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Weather summary for Tennessee and Virginia notes
Cloudy with local showers tonight and Wednesday in Tennessee. Virginia looks fair and warmer tonight with Wednesday clouds and possible showers in extreme west. Winds are gentle to moderate from the south and southwest. Data from U.S. Weather Station shows yesterday's high 80, today's average high 23, yesterday's low 44, and average low 51. Rainfall for the 24 hours ending yesterday at 6 p.m. is 0.00. Also mentions a Democratic convention in Casper, Wyoming, instructing six delegates for the South.
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Oil field fires kill five as blasts rage in Romania
In Romania, fires swept two oil fields near Bucharest as an explosion at Floesti set an oil well ablaze. Five people died from the blast and fumes, which prevented firefighters from approaching the flames. Villagers fled in the Ocurh district where numerous Enstraromana wells burned since Saturday.
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Paper Published Against Hoover Funding From New York Official
Senate campaign funds committee heard that the weekly Politica lost about 500 dollars weekly and drew funds from J. Z. Hale of New York, a former prohibition official. Harry N. Price testified the paper opposed Hoover and had 100 paid subscribers but printed up to 6000 copies, aimed at promoting anti Hoover candidates state by state. Hale claimed Hoover men hoped to keep the secretary from power and expected a hot country if elected.
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George Akerson
Hoover Seen as Likeliest 1932 Nominee Amid Rallying Delegates
May 15 dispatch reports intense party maneuvering as voters cast ballots and leaders prepare for conventions in Kansas City and Houston. Secretary Mellon predicts Hoover could be elected if nominated, while tensions grow over campaign financing and delegate battles in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Dormitory Firekills Coed At Wittenburg College
A Woodland Hall dormitory fire at Wittenberg College Springfield Ohio early today killed 20 year old co ed Hilda Sipes of Shelby and injured three other residents. Alice Olde of Detroit and Marie Schneider of Indianapolis suffered facial injuries while Holent McChis of Troy and others escaped as the blaze consumed the second floor and smoke filled the rooms prompting evacuation.
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