Church Congress to Explore War Relation and Mysticism
The 1926 Protestant Episcopal Church Congress meets in Richmond April 27 for four days. Brigadier General Harry A. Smith will speak on church and war, while Rev J G Barry and Rev Robert W Norwood discuss mysticism in church affairs. Other sessions address divorce, psychology in thought, and church administration.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Church ‘Congress
Protestant Episcopal Church
Harry A. Smith
J. G. Barry
St. Mary the ‘Virgin
York
Robert. W. Norwood
St. Bartholomew's Church
New York
Hornell Hart
Bryn Mawr
Charles N. Lathrop
Department of Social Service
National Council of the Church
Common Radio Language Forged For Global Use
AP reports from New York that the International Electro-technical Commission will hold a ten day convention starting April 13 to standardize terms and symbols for electro technical work. Dr Clayton Halsey Sharp notes radio fans worldwide need a common vocabulary to talk and bid on electrical equipment. Delegates from Britain France Germany Norway Russia Poland Spain Belgium Holland and Switzerland will attend.
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Associated Press
New York
A_ world of electricity
International Electro-technical Commission
Clayton Halsey Sharp
United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
Norway
Russia
Poland
Spain
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
Debutante Betty Baldwin Aims to Bolster Conservative Reach
London April 12 Miss Betty Baldwin daughter of a British statesman is noted for political appeal and Conservative social efforts. She helps organize Young Conservatives Union activities and plans a Claridge's Hotel ball to connect young party members with peers of limited means.
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London
Betty Baldwin
Oliver
Encouragement for Women to Use Dr Pierce Remedies
Mrs Re Tyson of Dallas reports relief from feminine trouble and general weakness after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. She claims two bottles of each cured her rundown, weak, nervous condition and urges others to obtain the remedies from local dealers.
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Dallas
Texas
Dr. Pierce
Re Tyson
Gould St
Buffalo
Betsy Ross Petticoat Under Scrutiny in Flag Origins
Dr George B E Hastings University of Arkansas argues Betsy Ross did not design the first American flag. He traces the legend to 1870 and highlights Hopkinson’s role in flag design and early American music publishing. Hastings cites congressional records and Hopkinson’s fees in a long study begun as a Harvard graduate student.
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Associated ‘Press
Fayetteville
Ark
Betsy Ross
George BE. Hastings
University of Arkansas
Dr. Hastings
Francis Hopkinson
University of Chicago Press
Hopkinson
Ross
Washington
Hastings
Continental Congress
Congressional Library
Hasting
Mr. Hopkinson
Hopinson
Department of Admiralty
Wso
America
Jefferson
Franklin
American Philosophic Society
State of New Jersey
University of Pennsylvania
Topkinson
Harvard
Atlantic Seaboard
Bishop defends modern girls in Aberdeen speech
In Aberdeen on April 12 the Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney defended modern girls praising their sensible dress and hair stylings. He said they dress more sensibly than in a thousand years and show more fearlessness than in olden days, noting even Saint Paul might be converted.
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Associated Press
Aberdeen
Scotland
Orkney
St. Paul
Church Groups Schedule Meetings and Socials This Week
Monday features a Woman's Missionary Society meeting at 4 PM in the Methodist Church and St Anne's Society gathering at 3 30 PM with Mesdames Martinez and Laurel as hosts. Tuesday Mrs W B Lucas hosts a bridge party at the Hamilton Hotel at 2 45 PM and St Anne's Society holds a card party in their hall in the evening.
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Woman’s Missionary Society
W. B. Lucas
Hamilton Hotel
St. Anne's Society
St. Anne’s Hall
Easter radio and social notices from the Post
The article notes Mrs. Charles B. Gatewood will sing on radio KSVW April 14 in San Diego. Miss Marjorie Lou Fish recalls Easter in Washington. Bud G'Sell receives praise from Humble Oil Baytown. Col and Mrs Murphy to Fort McIntosh post events include teas, bridge, a dinner dance with white and yellow decor and multiple attendees.
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Charles B. Gatewood
KSVW
San Diego
California
Marjorie Lou Fish
Frederick H. Baird
A. S. J. Tucker
Washington, D. C
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, Va
Edward G’sell
Humble Oil and Refinery
Baytown
Texas
Humble Bee
Bud
Bud G
Bayton
Shamrock
Buddy
Murphy
Fort McIntosh
Rogers
Miner
Davis
Benham
Major
Gallup
Adams
Cass
Penick
de Cone
Rupp
Young
Col. Zachry
Laredo
Hart
Mrs. Callup
Col
Capt
Fire damages Lucy and Philip Hardware warehouse
A fire at the Lucy and Philip Hardware Company warehouse in Dallas caused about 50000 dollars in damage. Authorities investigated the blaze believed to have been started by a stove.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Lucy & Philip Hardware Company
Bank cashier commits suicide after embezzlement admission
Ludlow Kentucky April 12. Thomas Balsly cashier of Farmers and Mechanics Bank shot himself in the basement after admitting a shortage of between 30000 and 40000 dollars in his accounts.
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Associated Press
Ludlow
Thomas Balsly
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
Bobbed Hair Bad Says Hull Instructor
Miss Helen Drummond of the Osterberg Training College for Girls in Cratford criticizes bobbed hair for girls in training. She argues short hair harms poise and causes uncontrolled head movements as students try to keep hair from their faces.
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Associated Press
Hull
England
Helen Drummond
Osterberg Training College
Cratford
What Ancients Thought of Death in Egyptian Beliefs
Berkeley reports inscriptions in the University of California Museum revealing Egyptian ideas of life after death. The stones reference Sennetum, an officer of a king, guardian of the Valley of the Kings, and possibly founder of a hereditary line protecting tombs from grave robbers. Dr. H. F. Lutz anticipates translating the inscription soon.
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Berkeley
Cal
Miy Co
University of Caliifornia Meureum
Sennetum
Egypt
Valley of the Kings
Tut-Ankh- Amen
H. F. Lutz
Man Confesses to Killing in Gary The Harris Kill Case
Gary Indiana April 12 W A Donaldson aged 33 confessed to police that he shot and killed Joe Mullins last Tuesday after three prior attempts by him and Mrs Virginia Mullins, the slain man's wife, had miscarried.
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Associated Press
Gary
Ind
W. A. Donaldson
Joe Mullins
Virginia Mullins
Fire Rages Through Elkton Hotel and Store
Flames swept the Howard Hotel and Sigman’s Furniture Store in Elkton Maryland on April 12 threatening the business district. Damage estimated at 160000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Elkton
Howard
Sigman
Market Turns Weak as Motor Shares Lead Decline
New York on April 12 saw renewed selling pressure in motor shares. Scores of issues dropped one to nine points, many hitting new low levels for the year as the market drift ended.
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Associated Press
New York
Luther Burbank's Funeral Arrangements Under Way
Funeral plans for Luther Burbank, renowned scientist, who died at his Santa Rosa home after weeks of illness, were completed today. It is believed his final resting place will be in his garden, where he spent much of his life.
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Sanchez-Blanco
St. Agustin
Maria
Felipa’. Sanchex
Ofelia de la Garza
Sdncher
Ildefonso
Nicolas Sanshez
Georgette
Mercedes Cadena
Raanel G. Gongora
Lala Guajardo
Leonor de la Garza
Mendelssohn
Lorenzo Blanco
Travis
Bruce Bunn Sane
Ave Marta
A Munnz
Ramon Gonzalez
Ofelia Gonzalez
M. L. de M Siller
Misa
Mara Lopez Cardenas
Saltile
Santa Trosa
Cal
Luther Burbank
Tragic Train Crash Claims Local Woman and Family
Mrs Fannie Bones aged 69 died from injuries after a Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger train struck her automobile at a crossing near Elgin Texas. Her husband Claiborne Bones aged 79 was killed and son Fred aged 24 is believed fatally hurt in the crash.
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Associated
Preas
Elgin
Tex
Fannie Bones
Here
Claiborn Bones
Fred
Conference hearing recounts statements and questions
Fragmentary notes describe a hearing with remarks by Martha Hamon and Salvi among others. Exclusions from cross examination are noted and representatives from church organizations spoke as the session closed for the day.
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Damoeral
Sion
Rome
Tion
Martha Hamon
Governor Ferguson Seeks $3 Million Bond Sale for Texas University
Governor Ferguson announced at the state board of education meeting that Texas will issue bonds totaling 3 million dollars for the permanent school fund to support the University of Texas. The bonds will bear 6 percent interest and be offered for sale through the appropriate channels if the board cannot manage them directly.
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Austin
Texas
Ferguson
State Board’. of “Education
Ponds
University of “Texas
Dr Roy Andrews Narrow Escape in Peking Air Raid
Dr Roy Andrews American scientist and explorer escaped death at a Peking railroad station during an air raid that killed five Chinese and injured nine others. He planned to transport supplies for his fourth expedition into the Gobi desert.
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Associated. Press
Peking
Roy Andrews
Gobi Desert
National Army
Attendance forecast for religious education council convention
Birmingham Alabama April 12 3500 delegates have arrived for the International Council of Religious Education convention. Leaders predict a record turnout for today’s sessions of the board of trustees executive committee and young people's committee under Dr William Thompson of Columbus Ohio president emeritus of Ohio State University who will call the convention to order.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
International Council of Religious Education
Board of Trustees
Young People's Committee
William Thompson
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
New 24-hour San Antonio crime record set
San Antonio hold-up men and burglars set a city 24-hour record with more than 5000 dollars taken in 31 robberies across the city. Loot included cash, underwear, and frying chickens. No arrests had been made.
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San Antonio
Texas
The Queen's Dogs Stay at Sandringham Kennels
London reports that twenty five dogs from the Sandringham House kennels once belonging to Dowager Queen Alexandra will remain in England. King George wishes none of the dogs to be sold or sent to the United States, honoring his mother's wish. All dogs stay at Sandringham except terriers given to a friend of the Queen at the King's request.
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Associated Press
London
Sandringham House
Alexandra
Atlantic
United States
George
Sandringham
New Orleans Investigates Late Disasters. 32 Dead
Officials launch first official inquiry into two disasters in New Orleans district. 32 lives believed lost and over 50 injured as tanker O T Waring exploded in dry dock. Inspectors will also probe collision between Silvanus and Wheeler. Port Arthur reports 26 dead and 10 injured from Venezuela explosion. cause linked to overflow but ignition remains unexplained.
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New Orleans
Lai
Wounels
Standard Ol Company
T. Waring
Silvanus
Standard Oil
Thomas” H. Wheeler
Waring
Port Arthur
Texas
Venezuela
Gulf Refining Company
House Passes $85 Million Naval Air Service Bill
Washington April 12 The bill providing 85 million dollars for a five year naval air service building program was passed by the house today and forwarded to the senate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Naval Air Service
House
Senate
First Woman Decorated with Legion of Honor in Paris
Paris April 12 reports a ceremony bestowing the Legion of Honor on several women including Marie Schellinch hailed as Molly Pitcher of France. She served in the Republic armies, was wounded at Jemmapes and Arcola, promoted to sergeant, cited in dispatches, and later won a second lieutenant’s stripes in 1808.
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Paris
Legion of Honor
Ilgat
Marie Schellinch
Molly
France
Republic
Ers
Jeminapes
Alive: science of glass scales new heights
A short item notes advances in glass science with researchers achieving notable milestones. It highlights institutions involved and the potential impact on materials and engineering.
Odd Transcription Fragment Records Local Name Mentions
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Ford Mass South Manchester and Holme Roberts superintendent Bedford district. The readable phrases hint at a local relations or charge context but lack clear actions, dates, or outcomes.
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Associated Press
South Manchester
Earthquake Recorded Off Southwest Australia Seismograph
A distant earthquake, recorded by seismographs near Oldham University, was detected today off the southwest coast of Australia. The AP reports the event was tracked as a significant seismic occurrence, though no damage or casualties are mentioned.
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Associated Press
New York
Austra Wis
Oldham University
Elephant Keeper's Daughter Mourns Park Loss
In Honolulu on April 12 Associated Press reports a prolonged ordeal as the elephant Daisy remained under control at the park. Daisy's keeper Dorothy Mookini died. her father, the park keeper, stated Daisy's subjection remains stable under care.
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Preas
Honolulu
Dalay
Hanes Dorothy’ “Mookini
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