Layman candidate eyed for Southern Baptist presidency
New Orleans May 13 Delegates to the 75th Southern Baptist convention expect nearly 8000 in attendance as leaders discuss lay candidates for the presidency amid preconvention sessions. Dr M E Dodd of Shreveport and Rev John E White of Savannah are leading contenders, with J H Anderson of Knoxville withdrawing. Dr A J Barton notes no strong move for union with Northern Baptists. Governor Long attends and guards propaganda material in the executive offices.
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New Orleans
Southern Baptist Church
X. B. Day
Richmond
Foreign Mission Board
M. Be, Dodd
Shreveport
John E. White
Savannnah
J. H. Anderson
Knoxville
Tenn
Neff
Texas
G. W. Truett
Dallas
Louisiana
Dr. Dodd
Day
A. J. Barton
Committee of Special Service
National Anti-Saloon League
Friends
Hoover Law Enforcement Commission
Union
Southern and
Northern Baptist Churches
Barton
Natural Gas Convention Attracts 1000 To N O
In New Orleans the Natural Gas Department of the American Gas Association drew about 1 000 industry leaders to a four day gathering at the Roosevelt Hotel. The week also hosted the 21st annual meeting of the American Oil Chemists Society with 200 delegates from across the country.
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New Orleans
American Gas Association
Roosevelt Hotel
New Orleans Association of Commerce
American Oil Chemists Society
Roosevelt
Long Accompanied To Floor Of House By His BodyGuard
Baton Rouge May 12 in Baton Rouge one of the largest gatherings of administration followers in state history. Contractors highway police and administration followers from all walks of life filled the city. Visitors included many unfamiliar faces said to be drawn by the governor to project authority and give contractors and highway commission personnel an excuse to be in Baton Rouge.
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Highway Commission
Governor Long
Baton Rouge
Cardus praise from Greenwood woman helps nervous health
Mrs W D Taylor of Carrollton Avenue writes that Cardus eased years of pain and weakness. She reports immediate improvement after one battle and full recovery after three bottles, noting better health and absence of spells. Dozens of other women also recommend Cardul as a valuable aid.
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Greenwood
W. D. Taylor
Carrollton Avenue
Cardus
Cop's Wife Seeks Divorce Over Police Protection
In Chicago on May 14 Judge Charles A Williams heard Pearl Hulock's separate maintenance suit against her policeman husband Gus Hulock. She said constant police presence at home kept her from living normally and that officers could guard others better. The court granted $15 a week pending the hearing.
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Chicago
Ill
Pearl Hulock
Gus
Charles A. Williams
First Bandmaster To Play Dixieland Dies at 87
Thomas J. Firth, who claimed the distinction of being the first bandmaster to orchestrate "Dixie," died at his Memphis home aged 87. He enlisted at the Civil War outbreak as a musician in the Fourth Tennessee infantry and later served as brigade bandmaster of Cheatham's brigade.
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Memphis
Tenn
Thomas J. Firth
Firth
Fourth Tennessee Infantry
Cheatham
Texas School Receives 13 Million From Oil Lands
The University of Texas has been awarded 13,109,707 dollars in oil royalties and bonuses, plus an additional 1,000,000 dollars from a suit to recover improperly prospected oil lands. This report comes from C. H. Cooke, cashier of the General Land Office, Austin, May 16. Zurich notes a 13 year old Senegalese girl sold publicly to a 14 year old boy for 160 dollars and married at the registrar's office.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas
C. H. Cooke
General Land Office
Zurich
Zurich Zoo
Characters of bishops passed at conference
The episcopacy committee of the Methodist Episcopal Church South completed a review of nine bishops. W A Candler and Collins Denny were not charged, while Mouton and Moore were passed on as to character amid past accusations of political activities and stock market dealings. The committee planned further sessions and would meet again tonight.
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Dallas
Texas
General Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
College of Bishops
W. A. Candler
Atlanta
Collins Denny
Richmond
Edwin DuBose Mouton
Charlotte
N. C
John M. Moore
Nashville
Cannon
J. S. Henley
Hodge
Bishop McMurry
Hall Congratulates King on Senate Pro Tempore election
Baton Rouge May 14 Following the election of Senator King of Lake Charles as president pro tempore of the Senate the hall extended congratulations. The brief item notes a formal salute from officials and peers to the veteran legislator amid routine ceremonial actions and public acknowledgement.
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Baton Rouge
King of Lake 'Charles
Senator King Victory Praised by Colleagues in Louisiana Senate
The upper branch of the state legislature heard both candidates speak on personal privilege. The defeated candidate Senator Hall of Shreveport thanked the winner, while the victor wished him success. A cordial, nonpersonal race concluded with ongoing friendships among senators.
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Senator Hall
Shreveport
King
Millionaire Now She Pays Fifty Thousand Wagered
Santa Cruz May 16 Miss Marion Hollins former women s national golf champion gave a fifty thousand dollar dinner for more than forty guests at Pasatiempo Country club. Favors included miniature oil derricks and polo figures while Mrs Louise Dudley and Eric Pedley enjoyed the meal. Hollins had placed checks for twenty six thousand dollars for each of two rivals to honor a five year old agreement. she has recently earned over a million dollars in a California oil deal.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Marion Hollins
Pasotiempo Country Club
Louise Dudley
Santa Monica
Eric Pedley
San Gabriel
Miss Hollins
California
Lumber Car Seized Containing $75,000 Whiskey
Federal agents seized a freight car in Illinois Central yards yesterday finding 18,000 pints of G and W Bourbon Indian Hill and Old Crow whiskey with a bootleg value of 75000 dollars. The seizure followed raids on the Cotton Club cabaret in Cicero owned by Ralph Capone, providing information leading to the action.
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Chicago
Ilinois Central
Cotton Club
Cicero
Ralph Capone
Indian Hill
Kansas Town Loses One In 1930 Census
Washington reports that Pittsburg Kansas shows almost no change in the 1930 census with a population of 18,051, only one person fewer than the 1920 count of 18,052 among cities over 10,000. The note comes as 486 such cities tally results with Pittsburg near static.
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Kansas
Washington
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Remarkable Massachusetts prodigy graduates high school at 12
North Andover report features William J. Greenler, 12, the state's youngest valedictorian, completing grammar and high school in six years. He entered Morse grammar at 6 1 2 and Johnson High at eight, plans to enter Boston College for law or medicine despite his youth.
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North Andover
Mass
Johnson Hah School
William J. Greenler
William J. Greenter
West Boxford
Young Cheenler
Greenler
Cotenler
Morse Grammar School
Johnson High School
Young Greenler
Qgreenler
Boston College
Tear Gas Foils Mer Rouge Bank Robbery Attempt
Four would be robbers tried to loot the Mer Rouge State Bank in Louisiana but were deterred by vault locks and tear gas bombs. They fled in a speeding car as shots were fired by railroad agent G. L. Ruff after two explosions signaled the break in.
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Mer Rouge
Senate approves bill to add circuit judge in fifth circuit
The Senate on May 13 endorsed a bill authorizing the appointment of an additional circuit judge for the fifth judicial circuit, which includes Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and the canal area. The measure moves to the House for consideration.
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Washington
Senate
House
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Georgia
Florida
Alamada
Mississsippi
Louisiana
Texas
Canal Babies
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