Libel Suit Filed by Imperial Wizard Against Klan Emperor
H W Evans imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan sues William J Simmons emperor of the Klan for 100000 damages over alleged libelous statements. The telegram dated May 13 accused Evans of improper fees and living expenses, damaging his reputation. The suit was filed in Little Rock Arkansas with attorney J A Comer.
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Arkansas
Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
H. W. Evans
Ku Klux Klan
William J. Simmons
Emperor of the Klan
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Dr. Evans
Emperor Simmons
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James A. Comer
Grand Dragon
Realm of Arkansas Knights
Kamelia
J. A Comer
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Reds Seize Police HQ in Ruhr Town After Clash
In Gelsenkirchen the communists took the police headquarters and raised a red flag. Five people were killed and sixty-one wounded as fighting spread through streets and tram cars. Civilian defense resisted but was forced to abandon the building when a wing burned. Non residents were among the wounded.
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Associated Press
Essen
Gelsenkirchen
Civilian Defense Organization
Civilian Self-Defense League
Self-Defense League
Bochum
President Harding Calls for Spirit of '76 Return
President Harding appealed for a rededication to the preamble of the constitution and to American civic aims at the National American Council opening, urging a commanding national interest after World War I. The piece then shifts to a separate report of protests in Germany, with clashes, casualties, and French troops in Gelsenkirchen.
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Spirit OF ‘76
Associated Dress
Washington
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National American Council
Harding and Pershing Laud Patriotism at National Council
President Harding opened the third annual National American Council meeting in Washington with the platform of democracy. Delegates from fifty organizations gathered to promote patriotism and good citizenship.
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Harding
Pershing
Washington
National American Council
Bootlegger Uses Car Swap Then Stole Auto In Arkansas
Sheriff Hancock hunts Louisiana bootlegger who sold his liquor car to M. Farrell after a heavy fine in El Dorado. The suspect fled with the auto last night, evading capture. New Orleans police offered no ID and pledged to help investigate.
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New Orleans
Possibilities for Governor's Race Loom on Horizon
New Orleans May 24 two new possibilities for the gubernatorial nomination were mentioned. Harry Gamble former assistant attorney general under K G Pleasant and Judyge Percy Saint of St Mary parish current Orleans civil district court judge discussed candidacy. Gamble said he would not discuss reports though approached by friends. Saint said voters from his home parish urged him to run but he would not commit noting his duties as a judge.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Harry Gamble
K. G. Pleasant
Judyge Percy Saint
St. Mary Parish
Orleans
Roger W Babson Urges Newspaper Advertising For Retail Trade
Babson states local merchants should advertise in newspapers while national manufacturers leverage advertising power. He notes successful department stores use ample space, small retailers lag, and urges dignified newspaper advertising over billboards. He shares roaming critique of outdoor ads and warns of highway disfigurement.
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Roger W. Babson
Poincare Resigns as French Premier
Paris report says Premier Raymond Poincare resigned this evening in a dramatic political move. The Associated Press notes the date May 24 and situates the development within ongoing government turmoil in France.
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Associated Press
Paris
Poincare
Secretary Mellon Finds Way to Get New Dry Results
Washington May 24 Indications were given that Secretary Mellon found a method to reconcile the supreme court prohibition decision with foreign laws requiring ships to carry liquor as crew rations. Regulations to carry out the decision were expected within days barring crew rations at the three mile limit while allowing medicinal liquor under ship doctor control. Government lawyers study Volstead act sections to avoid international disagreement.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Treasury
Mellon
Supreme Court
United States
Romantic Taste of Grasshopper Provokes Hoover Concern
Secretary Hoover cited a "romantic taste of the grasshopper" as a potential disruptor of the fiber monopoly. The pest reportedly eats twine used in grain shocks, except sisal hemp from Mexico. Experiments test whether twine can be made from various fibers if prepared in fresh water.
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Washington
Hoover
Mexico
Yucatan
Manila
Low Countries
Dancing And Other Amusements Flayed By Evangelist
Rev Triggs Thomas spoke at the Presbyterian church condemning modern amusements. He warned against automobile joy riding Sunday baseball and suggestive films, urged parental responsibility and cited public demand for wholesome shows. He claimed modern dance originates in Paris dives and endangers youth.
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K. C. Evangelist
Triggs Thomas
Presbyterian Church
Thomas
Los Angeles
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Israel Zangwell
Paris
Explosion at Wofford Oil Center Kills Worker in Birmingham
A 2:30 AM blast wrecked an 80 000 gallon tank at Wofford Oil Company in Birmingham. One man, Frank Williams, is dead. two million gallons of gasoline in danger for two hours as flames threatened 71 neighboring tanks. Fire crews fought for hours, fearing a larger explosion, and Williams was found among embers.
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Ala
Wofford Oil Company
Frank Williams
Norwood
Williams
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