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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1924

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Twister Runs It Way Into Youth States

Tornadoes and cyclones struck Mississippi Alabama and nearby regions causing multiple fatalities and injuries. A Mississippi truck area tolled fifteen lives and dozens hurt. In Alabama ten killed including families near Creelton and others injured. towns such as Ellmont and Gadsden reported extensive damage and outages. Communications disrupted and homes demolished. Victims were reported white in Empire Alabama and Owens mining camp. Continuous coverage notes continued on page 15.

United Pens Chicago Misussion Alabma Jackson Miss Alabama William Robbing Creelton Ellmont Tennessee Line Gadsden Ala Mississippi Saepe Craigla South Carolina Associated Press Empire Ale Owens Homer Fil Robbins John Hays Abbotts Hayes Toast Robbinh Hays Biningham Ap Empire

Four Chicago gang members sought by police

Milwaukee police seek four men linked to a Chicago gang after two suspects were arrested on vagrancy charges following a trap set by detectives. A car with a Chicago license plate was found at a west side garage. four armed men allegedly stored the vehicle and later tried to claim it, refusing to identify their contact.

Watled Preps Milwaukee L'Nur Omen Gafyl Chicago West Side

Quick Action by Gooodidge on Tax Bill Expected

President Coolidge is poised to sign the new tax bill after broad support in Congress. Treasury will report on revenue impact, with a deadline of midnight June 7. if Congress adjourns without action, the bill could die by pocket veto.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington, D. C Coolidge Capitol House Senate Mellon Tendera Treasury Department Tate Congress

Methodist Conference Votes To Lift Ban On Dancing And Theater

The Methodist Episcopal general conference in Springfield Mass lifts a ban on amusements not harmful to the Lord Jesus, tabling minority reports that would ban Sunday theater and dancing. They approve a policy change to consolidate church publishing work and create a unified headquarters network in New York Chicago and Cincinnati.

Associated Press Springfield Mass Jesus Methodist Episcopal General Conference Methodist Doak Conference On Executive Tonmites New York Chicago Cincinnati Claclnat General Conference

Bishop Brown Faces Episcopal Trial Over Heresy Charges

Bishop William Montgomery Brown goes on trial before nine Episcopal bishops in Cleveland for alleged heretical utterances in his book Communism and Christian Iranian published in 1920. He says he will appeal to noted scientists if expelled and plans to present his list of questions on the virgin birth and miracles to the judges.

United Proast Cleveland William Montgomery Galion Swifty Protestant Episcopal Church Iselentigta Brown Herey Episcopal Church

Windsor hotel fire in Newark claims six lives

Six men are known to have died as a Windsor hotel on Hateev Street burned today. Firemen say others may be in the debris. The four story frame hotel housed about 100 men last night and many roomers were circus workers. A policeman saw three men reach a fire escape door before flames consumed them. The blaze hindered firefighters amid dense black smoke in Newark’s automobile district.

Associated Presa Newark N. 1 Windsor Hateev Street Appleton Wis Patterson & Co

Half Holiday for School Pupils After Movie Fire

A Milwaukee parochial school granted a half holiday after a fire started in a motion picture booth. A student or worker inadvertently triggered the blaze in the main hall, causing an estimated $3,090 in damage while water flooded classrooms. Firemen confined the flames to the hall. Rev. F. G. Pettit reported details to United Press.

United Press Milwaukee F. 4. Pettit

Jazz Arouses Animals in Zoo Music Study

A mixed group of southern California students and professors tested animal responses to music inside a motion picture garden cage. Jazz angered tigers and startled baboons while an elephant reacted calmly to the trombone. other animals showed varied responses to lullabies and stormy pieces.

Los Angeles Southern California Gao Professors Atudenta Shield

Missing Barker Girl Found Employed at Stablekeeper Home

Gertrude Barker, 16, reported missing as a kidnapping victim, was located last night employed as a housekeeper in a stable keeper's residence in Yakima, Washington. She said freedom and outdoor life at home influenced her to seek adventure away from school routine.

Associated Press Chlesgo Gertrude Farker Academy Wan Japanio Yakimi Wash

Missing Wisconsin teen found by construction crew

United Press dispatch from Wanakesha Wisconsin reports mystery around Lee Tiffany 20 disappeared after leaving home for church service his father later discovered Tiffany working with a road construction crew during a trip to Milwaukee the teen had refused to let his younger brother accompany him and was reported missing Sunday night

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Hughes Appears Content With Exclusion Law

Washington briefing from United Press reports Chief Hughes will not resign over the immigration bill after President Coolidge signs the measure despite opposition to the Japanese exclusion clause. Hughes says vetoing would have sparked controversy and harmed the law. Japanese Ambassador Hanthara is likely to retire after the bill’s passage, though not immediately.

Bradford United Press Washington DD. C Coolidge Hughes United Mhanthara Hanthara Japan

Standard Seeking Concessions From Italy Says Report

The July Telegraph's diplomatic correspondent says the standard of interest has approached the Italian government seeking an offer concession similar to that recently granted to Harry F. Sinclair.

Standard Italy Associated Prean July Telegraph Standard of Harry F. Sinclair

Drowned Boy in Angelo Mill Pond At Spartina

A 10 year old named Harold Arentz drowned in the Angelo mill pond at Spartina Wisconsin after a leaky boat flooded and submerged. A companion stayed afloat until help arrived.

United Press Spartina Wis Harold Arentz An-gelo Arentz Pandhing Wau

Norris Shoals Plan Favored by Committee

Washington reports say a committee favored the Norris government ownership plan for the Alkande Musela shonle nitrate and power project but a key motion to report favorably failed. The Norris proposal had been before the panel for two years without action, while Ford and other private offers awaited floor consideration in the senate.

United Arena Washington Sents Pericu Ture Couunilttes Norris Ter FLAOR Henry Ford Senate Ford

Milwaukee couple held on statutory charge in elopement case

United Press report says Delon Cola 27 and Luella Fagin 19 were held by Milwaukee police on a statutory charge after traveling from Dubuque to wed and living here as husband and wife while Cole’s wife was in a sanitarium. The pair allegedly solicited money by telegraph and planned to marry after the man’s divorce.

United Tress Milwaukia Tin An Delon Cola Dubuque MT. Futrehiids Faxin Jenroll Milwauker Delor Cole Ty Mate Ind Luella Fagin Cuawast Cole Am Wisconsin Wi Merminerin Cosende Milwaukee Mins Fagin

Brutal murderers are angels in modernist charge

In Milwaukee an angry sermon by a preacher who denies the virgin birth of Christ drew sharp fire as he condemned modern beliefs of wrath and hell. The speaker warned that those who deny God’s wrath risk damnation and compared modernists unfavorably with brutal murderers. He argued punishment follows sin and rebirth does not absolve guilt.

United Prensa Milwaukee Christ T. N. TL Martin Vine Mountain Mise Clared India Bapalat Bible Union Xesalon Ehra Heaven Bry Brimstone Gregory Jackson

Nation's Capital Briefs on Senate Session and Committees

In Washington today Renate and others meet the President and cabinet as House committees begin probes. The Senate holds a session to consider action on Muscle Shoals proposals while Mayfield contest details are discussed amid shipping board inquiries.

Renate House Peesident and Cabine Renate Daveherty House Cormitittes Renate Eiecionse Senate

Death ray device sparks international intrigue and protest

Ling Allen reports that Grin Hell Mathews, aggrieved by government offers, pushes his secret death ray project with allies in Japan and South America. The United Press recounts American and French observations, naval interest, and ongoing tests near Brent and Brentall amid warnings of escalating tensions and potential demonstrations.

Ling Allen United Press Star Jonson—Kanes Grin Hell Mathews Iniatadry Dareed Gmialod Brent Allatinees Warattie Park Girindell Mathews Aim Tngdahman Japan Tatu South America Agenta Davention Ranuminton

King Victor Receives Freedom of City Amid London Visit

King Victor Emmanuel and the Italian royal family visit London for four days. He is granted the freedom of the city in a traditional ceremony as Prince Henry and Princess Ma falda attract public attention. The Duke of York rides separately in a motor car, while Althea and others accompany the royal party.

eBy Landon Victor Emmanuel Alata Laly Elf Landon Althea Prince Henry Wink George Queen Mary Mafalda de Mot Duke of York Von Ican

Phelan to Name McAdoo at Convention

Chelan of Han Branctaco, former United States senator from California, has been named to place the name of William G. McAdoo before the temperate national convention in New York. It is his McAdoo’s personal choice.

Cry Ashuciniad Press Chelan Han Branctaco United States California Wiiland G. McAdoo New York Tadas McAdoo

Income tax returns of Fall and others under inquiry

Former Representative Mendell of Wyoming and officials of the Internal Revenue Bureau along with two Washington banks were examined today before the grand jury in the District of Columbia. Albert T. Fall and other central figures in the naval oil case scandal faced inquiries into tax returns and related bank transactions.

Donaghey Named Acting State Highway Engineer After Hirst Resigns

Madison The highway commission elected John T Donaghey maintenance engineer of the state highway department as acting state highway engineer to succeed A R Hirst who resigned. Donaghey had served in the department since a prior era and was formerly highway engineer in Lank County for three years. The appointment is for an indefinite term. The move follows Hirsts resignation and sparks discussions on the highway program and department cuts.

Blaine Associated Proax Madison John T. Donaghey State Highway Department Atate Aucsomt A. AR Hirst Donaghey Highway Department Ostate Lank Madiyon Wisroadin Wince Vel Aginst Gargota J. Rieine Arinouti Canenk Dy Uist Tela Apq Peauth Gavernie Glatne Whehway Govardor Blilie Soanie Tire Ovds Wisionary Hirat Tip

Moonshine Factory Claim Shocks Wisconsin Agents

Federal officers said they uncovered the state’s most modern moonshine setup near Green Bay. They described a waterworks and underground sewer system with latest matting machinery, wrecked equipment, and seized 100 gallons of mash and two 10 gallon stills. Warrants were issued for Omar and Walter Anterby, alleged operators.

Associated Press Green Bay Wis Omar Walter Anterby

Senate Approves Postal Employee Salary Increase

The Senate passed the Edge bill boosting pay for 300,000 federal workers. The measure, awaiting House action, faces an estimated annual cost between 60 and 85 million dollars, with Clarky and carrion' amlaméx valued around 100 a year.

United Press Washington BD. C Senate House

Arrests man resembling crime suspect in Chicago

A 27 year old man answering the general description of the kidnapper of Robert Franka, 14, was arrested. Police say the suspect named George Johnson Powritz claimed the same alias. A $16,000 reward totals for tips leading to the killer’s arrest.

aRy Valteg Edward Maurmane Hark Bla Hamme George Johnson Stene Slinkleford Indiana Chiee Pallee Art

Democrats of State Meeting in Minnesota

Democratic party leaders in Minnesota resume talks on convention delegates and platform. Key figures Jo Tarret and Carlos Avery head the ticket for senator and governor as endorsing efforts focus on primary timing and a possible uninstr ucted delegation to the national convention.

Paul Winn New York Pul Iule Moderation League Smith Jo Tarret Atle Carlos Avery Gubernatoriay

Light frost expected in Wisconsin forecast

The forecast calls for generally fair tonight with cooler conditions in western areas. Warmer daytime highs expected elsewhere with light frost possible in exposed places in the north and central regions.

United Press Wisconsin North Cene Norlons

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