Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev O A Cook At Linton Stockton High
The 1925 Linton Stockton high school baccalaureate featured Rev. O A Cook of the First Baptist Church delivering the sermon to seventy two graduates. The program included a concert by local choirs, prayers, and solos, with the address titled making a living and making a life. The speaker urged balancing soul and body and emphasized honest work and character.
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O. A. Cook
First Baptist Church
Linton-Stockton High School
Linton and
Stockton Township
Christian Church Choir
First United Brethren Church
America
W. BH. Cissna
First. M. EK
Vivian Humphreys
M. Welch
M. Ray Willson
First Christian Church
Herbert Asdell
Cook
Ernest Roberts
United Brothern Church
Elis
Jesus
Security pact with Germany hinges on Versailles and League entry
Paris May 26 The allies reply to German overtures states any security pact must honor the Versailles treaty and Germany must join the League of Nations. The message confirms Germany proposed U S involvement and France would welcome American participation if allowed.
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Paris
Germany
League of Nations
Rance
United Press
United States
France
Supreme Court Rules Tax Publication Law Valid
The United States Supreme Court today upheld a tax law requiring the publication of income tax figures by newspapers. The decision confirms the legality of disclosing individual tax data through public notices.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Shenandoah Might Rescue Lost Polar Party
United Press reports the Shenandoah dirigible could fly to aid the Amundsen Polar expedition. Capt George W Steele Jr said the ship could reach Etah Greenland by the base Patokah, though no official word yet. Officials at Lakehurst voiced cautious optimism about reviving the cancelled plan.
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United Press Diswatch
Lakehurst
N. J
Amundsen
George W. Steele, Jr
Patokah
Etah
Greenland
Steele
Washington
Shenandoah
North Pyle
Amundsen Ellsworth Expedition Fate Uncertain
Oslo observers, after more than three days since the Amundsen Ellsworth air voyage began, have no authentic news. Anxiety grows though hope remains as snow and fog ease northward, with some suggesting the explorers may have alighted and await a calmer storm to return to base.
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Oslo
Norway
Amundsen-Ellsworth
Spitzenbergen
Amundsen
Lincoln Ellsworth
North Pole
Man from Bicknell Named to State Mines Board
Indianapolis May 26 appointment of Tyler G. Lawton of Bicknell as a member of the state department of mines announced by Governor Ed Jackson. Lawton, president of District No. 11 United Mine Workers of America, replaces John Hessler of Terre Haute. William Johnson of Vincennes is reappointed. Both terms run four years from May 5.
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Indianapolis
Tyler G. Lawton
Bicknell
State Department of Mines
Ed Jackson
Lawton
United Mine Workers of America
John Hessler
Terre Haute
William Johnson
Vincennes
Franklin College to graduate 59 at 91st commencement
Franklin Ind May 25 Fifty nine students will graduate at the 91st Franklin college commencement exercises on June 7. Fifty of the graduates seek the bachelor of arts degree and the remaining nine pursue the bachelor of science degree.
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Franklin, Ind
Franklin College
Health Before Everything Public Health Quote
Calvin Coolidge states health is the foundation of all welfare and essential for any other public good. He urges preservation and protection of public health as the core duty of society.
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Calvin Coolidge
Pneumatic Organ Emerges In Fourth Century Festivities
The pneumatic organ debuted in the Fourth century, used for festive secular occasions. It marks an early advance in mechanical sound production and public celebration instrumentation.
Was He Woman sues for damages after accident
A woman sues for damages claiming injuries from a recent accident. The case notes ongoing symptoms and medical treatment since the incident as she seeks compensation.
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Mys Evég
Alleged Slayer of Miss Hayward Captured in Newburyport
Harry A. Kirby sought since Saturday for the slaying of Miss Aida Hayward at Winthrop Maine was captured in a Newburyport rooming house where he registered as James Johnson. He admitted being the man but denied killing Miss Hayward saying he left Winthrop to protect someone else. Sheriff Cummins of Kennebec County Maine notified and prepared to bring him to face murder charges.
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United Press Dispatch
Newburyport
Mass
Harry A. Kirby
Aida Hayward
Winthrop
Maine
James Johnson
Kirby
Miss Hayward
Jennie Gray
Henry C. Cummins
Kennebec County
Hawkins Gives Up For His Return To Indiana For Trial
Hawkins reports to the U S district attorney in Cincinnati for removal to Indianapolis after supreme court reversal failure. Indicted Hawkins Mortgage Co. president from Portland Indiana was handed to a U S marshal and may post $20 000 bond at arraignment in Indianapolis.
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Hawkins
Indiana
Cincinnati
Ohio
United States Supreme Court
Morton S. Hawkins
United States District Attorney’s Office
Indianapolis
United States Court of Appeals
Hawkins Mortgage Co
Portland
Ind
United States
Nonunion Miners Shot While En Route to Work
Two nonunion miners were shot and wounded as they traveled to their jobs in Clarksburg West Virginia. Four men, including a United Mine Workers committee member, are being held for questioning in connection with the incident.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
United Mine Workers
Dynamite Damages Homes of Two Miners
A dynamite blast damaged the homes of two nonunion miners in Moundsville West Virginia with no injuries reported. The incident occurred today and is under investigation by local authorities.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Stephenson and Pals Taken to Noblesville Jail
Close ly guarded by four deputy sheriffs D C G Stephenson Earl Klenck and Earl Gentry were moved to the Noblesville jail to await trial on a murder charge in the death of Miss Madge Oberholtzer. Trial expected in July or October.
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Indianapolis
D. CG. Stephenson
Earl Klenck
Earl Gentry
Noblesville
Madge Oberholtzer
Supreme Court rules UMWA not liable for damages in Oklahoma
The United States Supreme Court ruled that the United Mine Workers of America as an International Union is not liable for damage caused at Coronado Coal company holdings in Oklahoma during open shop strikes by a local union.
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United Press Dispatch
Washington
United States Supreme Court
United Mine Workers of America
Coronado Coal Company
Oklahoma
The Latest Need Now in Shaving Innovation
A call for a breakthrough in permanent shaving prompts inventors to step up. The market seeks a lasting solution reducing daily grooming. Key players watch for a durable, skin friendly method and potential industry impact.
Japan Earthquake Toll and Destruction Reported
Official figures from western Japan put the death toll at 318 with 532 injured and hundreds of homes destroyed across eight square miles around Toyooka. Relief work proceeds as natives plan to rebuild. foreigners were not reported killed.
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United Press Dispatch
Osaka
Japan
Toyooka
Tokio
Fight for Big Rail Merger Heats Up in Washington
Proceedings resume in what is billed the greatest railroad battle as the Van Sweringen brothers seek to consolidate five railroads into a Nickel Plate system valued at a billion dollars. W L Colston leads Nickel Plate counsel and is to call a Van Sweringen witness while Chesapeake and Ohio minority stockholders challenge fairness of stock transfers. The commission may require changes in merger financing plans.
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Washington
van Sweringen Brothers
W. L. Colston
Nickel Plate
van Sweringens
Commission
Veteran railroad driller retires after 43 years service
Harry W. Hileman known as the champion driller of the Pennsylvania system retires from Sunbury shops after 43 years and three months. He drilled 90 holes through steel sheeting in one eight hour day and is 65 years old.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harry W
Old Dan) Hileman
Sunbury
Pennsylvania System
All Worth Knowing There Is hardly any piece of Information
Quotation by Sir John Lubbock on the value of information and perception. Highlights that there are no small things only small minds, urging broad curiosity and attention to detail.
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Sir John Lubbock
The Breeches Maker Daniele da Volterra
Daniele da Volterra, nicknamed the breeches maker for adding draperies to Michelangelo figures in the Last Judgment by Papal order. The artist, tied to the Sistine Chapel project, is noted for his controversial costume alterations.
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Daniele da Volterra
Paul IV
Michelangelo
Sistine Chapel
Freakish Weekend Heat and Cold Break Records Across Midwest
A wild temperature swing gripped the central west with May heat topping records on Saturday, while Sunday and Monday brought frigid conditions. Illinois reported the nation’s hot spot and a death from exposure linked to the cold. Chicago logged its coldest May 24 in years with snow flurries as New York hit 92 on Saturday, its warmest May 23 in 56 years.
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Illinois
Mississippi
Chicago
Mercury
New York
Williams Named Missouri Senator by Governor Baker
Judge George H. Williams of St. Louis was appointed United States senator from Missouri by Gov. Sam A. Baker to succeed the late Selden P. Spencer. The 52 year old native Missourian previously served on the St. Louis county circuit bench and is married with two sons.
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United Press Dispatch
Jefferson City
George H. Williams
St. Louis
United States
Missouri
Sam A. Baker
Selden P. Spencer
Williams
St. Louis County
Troop Reinforcements Move Toward Rif War Zone
Paris May 25 ten thousand more troops head to the Rif zone in Morocco. The new contingent brings total effectives to 29,000 as Marshal Lyautey shifts to a firmer, more defensible front by evacuating several advanced posts.
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Paris
Morocco
Marshal Lyautey
Jury Probe Starts in Shepherd Murder Case
Chicago May 25 An investigation to determine whether there has been any effort to influence the jury in the Shepherd murder trial began today by State's Attorney Crowe.
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Chicago
Shepherd
Crowe
Indiana Quarries Lead In Building Stone Industry
The 1924 report from the Geological Survey notes Bedford Bloomington limestone district in Lawrence and Monroe counties as a top world quarry center. U.S. building stone values from this district reached about 14.16 million dollars on 11.01 million cubic feet sold, down from 1923. Rough blocks totaled 4.59 million cubic feet valued at 2.86 million, while mills and cutters sold 6.41 million cubic feet, down 7 percent. About 40 percent of rough blocks went to local mills, which dressed 1.75 million cubic feet valued at 4.65 million, up 5 percent from 1928.
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Washington
Indiana
Geological Survey of the Interior Department
United States
Bedford-Bloomington- Politic
Lawrence
Monroe Counties
Interior Department
Bedford-Bloomington
Frost Ravages Hoosier Crops Across Indiana
May 25 report cites thousands of dollars in damage from a deep frost. Tomatoes and early vegetables suffered severe losses, with 600 acres of watermelons and 400 acres of cantaloupes wiped out near Seymour. One death linked to the cold wave occurred in Evansville as Terre Haute saw a record May low of 33.
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Jackson County
Seymour
Ares
Rogeumoum
Noblesville
Warsaw
Evansville
Elmer Fuquay
Destructive May Frost Ravages Illinois Crops
From Freeport Illinois United Press Dispatch gardeners and fruit growers report a frost in northeastern Illinois on May 24 6 degrees that killed early potatoes corn tomatoes and other tender vegetation along with grapes strawberries and some bush fruits. The frost may ruin nearly all crops after a week of warm weather promoted growth.
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Evansville
Freeport
Ill
Illinois
Ilinois
Prosecutor to Seek Reprieve for Chapman in Death Case
Hartford May 25 State's Attorney Hugh M Alcorn will ask Governor Trumbull for a reprieve for Gerald Chapman whose appeal is pending before the supreme court of errors The reprieve is considered a formality so Chapman condemned to death for the murder of a policeman at the Wethersfield state prison will not die on June 25 as ordered by Judge Newell Jennings.
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Hartford
Conn
Gerald Chapman
Supreme Court of Errors
Hugh M. Alcorn
Trumbull
Chapman
Wethersfield
Newell Jennings
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International Union
Coronado Coal
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Kinosaki
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