Mystery of the Mooney cult at Shiloh unfolds
Reports from St Joseph Michigan May 19 recount an alleged insider plot within the House of David led by Mary Purnell and Benjamin Moore. The narrative chronicles confrontations among Mary, Mrs Mooney, Cora, and James as the group forms, with references to a Star of Bethlehem manuscript and preparations for broader proselyting influence.
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ST. Joseph
Mich
Telone
Sunes
Davi
Vera I. Mooney
Mary Parwll
Mostaria
Shiloh
Ilim
Stylard
Mary
Kingdom of Israel
Benjamin
Hazel Wuerth
Nell
Mooney
Ismael
Benton Harmor
Shilon
Styhard
House of David
St. Luke
Fostoria, O
Benjamin and
Michael Mills
Detroit
Moorey
Parnell
Israel
Cora
Duenza
James
Mooneys
Purnella
Mary Purnell
Mia
Moooey
Mrs. Mooney
Mr. Mooney
Jr. Mooney
Mr. Fornell
Noted archaeologist Huntington and Emma Royden quotes
A collection of remarks from Archer M. Huntington Agnes Maude Royden and Jane Byrne on archaeology women’s work and travel. They discuss preserving ancient relics defending women’s political participation and the value of travel for broadening perspective. The excerpts reflect early 20th century intellectual discourse.
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Archer M. Huntington
Art Conmoisdadr
Hispanic Society of America
Nedern
Agnes Maude Royden
IOND RANGE KEY TO LOVE CULT AUEEENS
Colonists on the fringe of normalcy live in virtual slavery within the House of David colony in Benton Harbor Michigan. Leaders include Benjamin Purnell and Francis Thorpe as the project builds a five story hotel, while the majority remain uneducated and ignorant though industrious. The group displays a mix of races but largely American born, recruited coast to coast from rural areas, with missionaries active in several cities.
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Lewis Browne
Cosmopolitan News Service
Benton Harbor
Mich
America
Old Barnum
House of David
Benjamin Purnell
Francis Thorpe
Brother Tucker
Qveen Mary
Colony Building
Beaton Harbor
Europe
Ausbrelle
England
Dati 1 Boone
Yorkland
Ore
Los Angeles
New Orleans
South
Lausanne Slowness Marks Greek Envoy Move
London dispatch reports former Greek premier Venizelos is leaving Lausanne as Alexandris assumes Greece's interests. Diplomats say Lausanne talks move slowly, risking separate treaty if pace does not speed. Also notes a First Baptist Church picnic at Owasco Lake Saturday.
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Menmiveters
Voeny
London
Vanizelos
Greece
Lausaanne
Alexandris
Athens
Ailesare
Ufthey
First Baptist Church
Yeast Peette's Department
Owasco Lake
Utica Man In Mistaken Drink Episode
John Murphy from Amsterdam arrived in Utica and went to a rum parlor in the second ward drinking three drinks of roosh. Five minutes later he collapsed, hands to his eyes, crying I am blind. Deputies and officers saw him enter the parlor and soon he recovered after hours of care at General Hospital. Murphy said it was the worst drink he ever offered to try.
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Utica
Syracuse
John Murphy
Amsterdam
Utfea
Sheriff's
Dep Dartment
Polies
Murphy
General Hospital
Ted
Boynapped girl recounts brutal trolley attack tale
Erik Pa May 15 a twelve year old girl named Trecy Fieretti told police she was lured into a car by a man who drugged her and attempted assault before being tossed from the moving vehicle onto the trolley tracks. Police seek the assailant described by the girl and anticipate an early arrest.
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Erik
Ttcy Fieretti
Betas
Assaila
Bankers Meet at Geneva for Saving and Loan Convention
Bankers from New York State will converge on Geneva June 21 and 22 for the New York State League of Saving and Loan Associations annual convention. Senator Royal Copeland will deliver the principal address at the gathering.
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Geneva
Syracuse Telegram
New York State
New York State League of Saving and Loan Associations
Royal &. Copeland
Bootleg Price Cutting War Forecast Sparks Enforcement Shakeup
A forecasted price cutting war among bootleggers and smugglers triggers New York State enforcement reorganizations. M G Markland announces plans placing Robert D Angell in charge of border enforcement while Syracuse district shifts. Jefferson Lewis Franklin and St Lawrence revert to Syracuse under Frank Sater. Buckland becomes Albany district chief. Special to The Syracuse Telegram.
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Bootlex
New York State
Vauermen Kerr
M. G. Markland
Prohibition
New York
New Jersey
Robert D. Angell
Jefferson
Lewis
Franklin
St. Lawrence
Angel
Syracuse
Frank Sater
Mark Buckland
Albany
Clarence J. Fannessey
Washington
William Engler Defends His Wife As Judge Of Looks
Mrs William James Engler wife of a Syracuse patrolman asserts she is the best judge of a man's looks then pits her husband William James Engler in a race against Patrolman Russell Humphrey. The anecdote portrays Engler as bland blue eyed while the wife defends him.
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William James Engler
Russell
Humphrey
Syracuse
Engler
Mayor Walrath Cuts School Costs to Save City Funds
Mayor Walrath scored a victory over Porgy Hughes as the Board of Education and city administration announced Nine teenth Ward Junior High School plans. Original estimate was 9500,000 but bids ranged from 426,070 to 489,000 with a goal of 999,000, reduced by cost increases and the Mayor’s revisions to protect city funds.
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Walrath
Porgy
Hughes
Board of Education
Board of Contract and Supply
Nineteenth Ward
Gordon Wright
South
Cleveland
Thomas N. Hornaday
Schenectady
New Hospital Head Named at Waterloo Memorial Hospital
James J. Clary will lead the Waterloo Memorial Hospital for the coming year succeeding John E. Becker who resigned. Elected officers include President James H. Clary Vice President Maynard C Litzenberger Secretary Eugene Covert Treasurer Harry W LeClear with trustees Jona C Shanks George L Marshall and Hertha Lisk.
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New Hospital
Waterloo
James J. Clary
Waterloo Memorial Hospstal
John E. Becker
James H. Clary
Maynard C. Litzenberker
Eugene Covert
Harry W. LeClear
Jona C. Shanks
George L. Manshall
Hertha ¥. Lisk
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