Shipping Bill Debate in House Sees Few Amendments
Washington May 19 The second day of debate on the administration shipping bill closed with little change and less than one seventh of the measure considered. Democratic leaders voiced confidence it would pass without material amendment though its fate in the Senate remains uncertain. Representatives Humphrey of Washington and Towner of Iowa led attempts to strike the provision giving the secretary broad powers.
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Washington
House
Senate
Billy
Humphrey
Towner
Iowa
Administration on the board stirs debate on commerce duties
Members of the administration were argued to hamper board members' ability to serve effectively as the Navy and Commerce officials faced questions. Speaker Clark defended the bill while Minority Leader Mann opposed it.
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Navy
Secretary of Commerce
Clark
Mann
Mississippi minister chosen as moderator for upcoming year
Orlando May 19 The Presbyterian church in the United States southern branch elected Rev O W Grafton of Mississippi its moderator for the coming year He faced opposition from Rev J L Mauze of St Louis who withdrew The Hy May 13 Chicago report notes the Speedway Park association case seeking a receiver for its two mile Maywood track was withdrawn.
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Orlando, Fla
Presbyterian Church In the
United States
O. W. Grafton
Mississippi
J. L. Mauze
St. Louis
Grafton
Chicago
Speedway Park Association
Maywood
Local Pick-Ups and Weekend Trails in town
Local notes include Snyder’s cabs at 25c and 101 phone, Mrs. Julius Hausman and Irene heading to St. Louis, Carl Waldron back from Galesburg for the weekend, and a big lunch at Blue Ribbon. Several business visits and visits by families are noted along with sales events at Duker Co and new record booths at Weilers. a notable Elks fund drive update and Women Teachers’ club excursion to Canton are mentioned.
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Snyder
Julius Hausman
Irene
St. Louis
Weilers
Victor Records
Carl Waldron
Galesburg
Blue Ribbon
M. Finley Carrott
Shelbyville
Gunther Hardware Co
Elks’ Lodge
Duker
W. T. Duker Co
S. E. Briggs
Engineers
Central Union Telephone Company of
Springfield
Women Teachers’ Club
Canton
G. W. Hill
Austrians Bomb Forts in Italy and Latvia
An official Austro-Hungarian admiralty report says Austro Hungarian naval air squadron bombed military establishments at Avlona and Latvia on May 1 percent. The aircrafts, though heavily shelled, returned undamaged and were not harmed.
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Italy
Berlin
Sarvilles
Avlona
Latvia
Asquith Leaves Cork After Irish Leaders Conference
Premier Asquith met Irish leaders in Cork for two hours on Thursday afternoon and departed the city at 6 30 o clock.
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Asquith
Cork
Revival Services At East Side Christian Church
Rev. L A Chapman of St. Louis fills pulpit as East End Christian Church conducts revival meetings attended by many. Pastor Rev S B Owings is ill and unable to assist. Chapman's sermons draw attention and Thursday’s audience grew with special music enhancing the event.
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A Chapman
St. Louis
East Side Christian Church
East End
L. A. Chapman
S. B. Owings
Mr. Chapman
Luther Memorial M S Hosts Missionary Society Event
Mrs J W Fusselman of 2077 Spring street entertained the mission society with devotion led by Mrs Anna RothGeb on Japan. Refreshments followed. United Brethren Aid held a home cooking sale at church with a waffle supper. The Women’s Alliance next meets at First Baptist with Mrs Mollie Tyler hosting.
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Luther Memorial M.S
J. W. Fusselman
Spring Street
Missionary Society of the
Luther Memorial Church
Anna Rothgeb
Japan
United Brethren Aid
United Brethren Aid Society
Women's Alliance
Mollie Tyler
Women’s Alliance
First Baptist Church
Keokuk Down This A M The Belle of Calhoun Arrives
Summary of local notes including steamer Keokuk sailing from Burlington and Keokuk at 10 30 AM with return at 3 PM, the Belle of Calhoun due from St Louis Thursday night, a piano recital by Miss Mary Kathleen Adams at St Marys Academy, bid acceptance for State street road by Rees Brothers, contracts for Ford county state aid road, hospital transfer of Ray Busch, will of Mrs Louisa W Williams leaving two sons as beneficiaries, a child’s skull fracture recovery, and local clipping roundup. notes on local business and events.
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Keokuk
Burlington
Calhoun
St. Louis
St. Mary's Academy
Mary Kathleen Adams
Academy
Rees
Rees Brothers
State Highway Commission
State Streets
Muns
Third East
Ford County
Louisa W. Williams
Charles H. Willams
Benjamin F. Willams
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company
Celebrations and local notes from Quincy area
A Thursday notice reports a Minneapolis April 28 celebration honoring Charles M. Loring founder of the city’s park system. Mrs Conrad Kauder of 17 State Street recovers from a broken left wrist. Quincy Knights of Columbus plan a retreat led by Fr. D. J. Driscoll at St Peters church. A. E. Schroeder visits from Fowler noting late crops due to heavy rains. Consistory to elect officers May 24 at Masonic temple. Woolworths store closes 1:30 to 2:30 for William H. Moore’s funeral. Moore helped originate the five and ten cent store idea.
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Charles M. Loring
Minneapolis
Loring
Mear Fowler
A. E. Schroeder
Fowler
Quincy
Woolworth
William H. Moore
Watertown
N.Y
Moore
Arm Sprain Reported After Teeter Board Fall
Roxanna McNeall daughter of Mr and Mrs Rolla E McNeall 727 1 3 Hampshire street sustained a bad sprain in her right arm Thursday morning after falling from a teeter board at Webster school during recess It was believed the arm was broken but the condition was not confirmed by noon
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Roxanna
Rolla_ E. McNeall
Hampshire _ street
Webster School
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Church News
Ray Busch
Lind Street
St. Mary’s Hospital
E. F. Stannus
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St. Mary's Hospital
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