Denver University Leader Flogged After Debates Plan
Ralph Batschelet a Denver university student leader and Thinkers association vice president was flogged by five masked men and left in a ditch near Edgewater after warning threats aimed at canceling a February 22 debate between Judge Ben Lindsey and Rev Burris A Jenkins. Attorney Morris M Grupp and secretary Margaret Farlow also received threats as police seek suspects.
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Associated Press
Denver
Ralph Batschelet
Denver University
Thinkers’ Association
Mercy Hospital
Batschelet
Ben B. Lindsey
Denver Juvenile Court
Burris A. Jenkins
Linwood Boulevard Christian Church
Kansas City
Morris M. Grupp
Margaret Farlow
Edgewater
Lindsey
Turkish Women Marketing Liquor Discovery in Istanbul
Constantinople February 14. Inspectors of the government monopoly uncovered a clandestine distiller whose products are alleged to be marketed by Turkish women. They wear belts filled with bottles hidden by shawls and veils of the Moslem costume. The concealed factory and distribution system surprised officials.
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Constantinople
Cotton consumption and stocks reported by the Census Bureau
The Census Bureau reports January cotton use of 604,584 bales lint and 55,149 linters, with December and January year comparisons. On hand January 31, lint and linters totals are given for consuming establishments and public storage, along with imports, exports, and spinning activity. Regional state figures include January consumption and stock levels for growing states.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Salvation Army Opens Local Work in Monroe
A public session at Monroe High School Auditorium launched the Salvation Army’s permanent work in the city. Oliver B. Morton presided, with prayers by Paravrandy M. E. Weaver of First Baptist West Monroe, and Mayor Arnold Bernstein welcoming the city to the new effort.
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Salvation Army
City High School
Monroe
Oliver B. Morton
Ouachita Parish
Salvation Army Board
Paravrandy
M. E. ‘Weaver
Whator
First Baptist Church
West Monroe
Salevation Army
Arnold Bernstein
Nine Days Captive Girl in Shreveport Robbery Case
Rosa Liberto a 14 year old Italian girl testified before Judge Earl Crane that Silas Brown and Henry Pellow kept her in a locked room at a Reynolds street boarding house for nine days. She said Brown forced her at gunpoint to help rob her father's safe and flee to Marshall Texas where Brown was later killed for refusing to surrender.
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Shreveport
Silas Brown
Rosa Liberto
Frank Liberto
Earl Crane
Brown
Henry Pellow
Marshall
Texas
Reynolds Street
Mattie Taylor
Actors Love Notes Aired By Attorney
Chicago report details a breach of promise case against Robert Ames of The Ragged Edge. Notes allegedly written to Helene Lambert arrive as New York air mail evidence. Lambert seeks 200000 while Ames, Eloped with Muriel Oakes, shares hotel with Ames and Mrs Lambert in a North Side hotel. Frances Goodrich, a former wife, plans to pursue alimony.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert Ames
Mrs. Ames
Miss Lambert
Frances Goodrich
Northside
Miss Goodrich
Ames
Washington Today’s Events Highlight Full Legislature Agenda
Congress meets at noon as the Senate weighs a branch banking bill and the House debates a farm relief measure. Ford tax recovery suit resumes as part of today’s Washington agenda.
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Congress
Senate
House
Associated Press
Washington
House Rules Committee
Hooded Driver to Start Long Grind in City Tomorrow
Jimmy Burns world champion endurance driver will begin a 100 hour continuous drive in a 1924 Ford sedan at 1 30 pm tomorrow in front of Milner Motor Company Walnut and Washington streets. He will be hooded shackled and driven by officials from local firms alongside mayor Arnold Bernstein who starts the timed challenge.
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Jimmy Burns
Milner Motor Company
Walnut
Washington Streets
Arnold Bernstein
Burns
Jimmy
Brady Tackles Pastor Over Stage Decency Clash
In New York Rev. Dr John Roach Straton calls for cleaning up the stage and Brady interrupts from the rear pew with four one syllable words Then Brady refuses further speaking but remains standing as the sermon continues Straton defends raids and prosecutions on stage and screen
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New York
John Roach Straton
William A. Brady
Brady
Dr. Straton
Cavalry Baptist Church
Dr. Sarton
Mr. Brady
Church Stands Firm in Western Maryland Strike Probe
A joint study by the Federal Council of Churches the National Catholic Welfare Conference and the Central Conference of American Rabbis reports on the Western Maryland railroad strike. It notes church interest in industrial conflict highlighting wage demands and rule changes, and cites Rockefeller Jr as a high-profile appeal figure.
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International News Service
Washington
Research Department
Federal Council of Churches
Social Action Department
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Social Justice Commission
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Western Maryland
Maryland
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
All Day Meeting of Ginners Farmers at Court House
Preparations are complete for an all day session at the court house criminal court room tomorrow. Ginners and cotton planters from Monroe to the Mississippi river are invited. The first session opens at 10 a.m. with a cordial welcome and will discuss wrapping cotton in cotton containers rather than jute bagging. This is the first of four regional meetings planned in the state.
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Court House
Criminal Court Room
Harry PD. Wilson
Monroe
Mississippi River
American Aviators Get Royal Welcome in Bolivia
In La Paz on February 14 the United States Army Good Will Flight was greeted with American flags and cheers. Officials called the aviators illustrous guests and a banquet with President Siles and Minister Jesse was held as special editions filled the papers.
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Associated Press
LA Paz
Bolivia
United States Army
Ilo
Peru
President Siles
Club la Paz
Thei Aviators
Pat Siles
Jesse
Night Marauder Attacks 16 Year Old Seaver in Alabama
Miss Florence Seaver, 16, was assaulted with an iron crank in her home near Birmingham. The attacker then set fire to the house and escaped with $45 and valuables while the mother fled to safety. Firemen rescued the women as authorities pursue clues. the victim suffered serious head injuries and cannot identify the assailant beyond a voiced threat. Major Seaver is in Florida on Salvation Army business.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Florence Seaver
Major
Thomas C. Seaver
Major Seaver
Florida
The
Salvation Army
Night watchman in line for solve in Nelms murder case
Feb 14. Sheriffs chief suspect is E A Weber a 45 year old night watchman at Emlet Oil wildcat well near Zwolle. He reported the body of Mrs Henry Nelms with throat cut and identified it from a distance. Family says he visited earlier that day seeking news of her disappearance. Authorities suspect jealousy and a Wednesday rendezvous. Weber denies involvement. Mrs Nelms leaves a husband and three children.
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Associated Press
Henry Nelms
Emlet Oil Company
Wildcat
Zwolle
W. F. Skinner
E. A. Weber
Weber
Nelms
Skinner
Earthquake Hits Stolac Helgovina Causing Casualties
A strong earthquake震 struck Stolac Helgovina with many casualties and extensive damage. The tremor was felt across a wide area including Belgrade and surrounding regions.
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Belgrade
Jugo Slavia
Stolac Helgovina
Editors Close Sessions Here Opelousas Chosen for August Meeting
North Louisiana Press Association concluded a productive session selecting Opelousas as next August's meeting site after others withdrew. A key discussion centered on how much free publicity to grant in political campaigns with editors debating neutrality versus endorsement.
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North Louisiana Press Association
Opelousas
Haynesvile
Ruston
Convention City
T. A. Leaming
Mansfield Enterprise
Horace Mangham
Richland Beacon News
Final Prelude to House Vote on McNary Haugen Bill
The McNary Haugen farm relief bill faces a fiery three hour House debate with a test vote planned to gauge strength. Supporters hope for passage before Saturday to place it with President Coolidge, while opponents seek to attach amendments to send the measure back to the Senate and kill it this session.
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Washington
House
Senate
Coolidge
Haugen
Meeting at Hankow Could Bring China Treaty or Rupture
A final Hankow meeting between Eugene Chen and Owen O Malley was under way to discuss a treaty between China and Britain. Officials forecast either a signed agreement or a complete rupture as the outcome.
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Associated Press
Hankow
Eugene Chen
Owen O'Malley
Ship Abandoned Goes Ahead at Full Speed
Captain Grosund and the crew of the Norwegian coastwise steamer Raa abandon ship after a collision with the Spanish steamer Gorde jula. The Raa fled the fog bound for safety with engines still running, the vessel was slowed only by its damage as the crew rowed away. The ship’s dog and cat were left aboard.
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Folkestone
Eng
Grosund
Raa
English Channel
Gorde
Dog
Cat
Southern Louisiana battered by rains in Amite area flood
New Orleans reports heavy rain since Saturday night causing flood damage across south and central Mississippi and Louisiana. One man, J. M. Gillis of Perry county Mississippi, drowned while rafting logs on the Bogue Home river. The Weather Bureau logged 5.57 inches of rain in New Orleans since Saturday evening, with over two inches falling Sunday afternoon. Train and streetcar service faced delays and abandonment due to high water.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Mississippi
Louisiana
Nign Water
J. M. Gillis
Perry County
Bogue Home River
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