Bryan Holds Balance of Power in D A R Race in Memphis
Mrs. Charles B. Bryan of Memphis held the balance of power with 108 votes as delegates to the congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution continued balloting for president general. Rumors of withdrawal were denied. Mrs. Bryan remained in the race. Voting machines were used and several minor officers filled on the first ballot.
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Memphis
Associated Press
Washington
Congress of the Fighters of the American Revolution
William Cummings Story
New York
John Miller Horton
Buffalo
N. Y
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Henry S. Mann
District of Columbia
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Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
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Joseph E. Ransdell
Louisiana
Charles Wesley Bassett
Maryland
Edward Orton, Jr
Ohio
George W. Sternberg
William C. Boyle
John van Landingham
North Carolina
R. H. Cunningham
Kentucky
Thomas R. Day
Tennessee
John C. Ames
Javerine W. Noyes
Illinois
Theodore C
Strenuous Fight On Behalf Of Fred Brown
The case of Frederick Brown alias Joe Grant an accused murderer in South Carolina was before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court seeking an appeal as a super sedeas stay until argued. Governor Blease's anticipated opposition to federal troop protection and a possible lynching prompted the request while Governor Tener issued requisition papers. The defendant lies in Philadelphia County Jail on habeas corpus and a superior court decision is awaited.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Frederick Brown
Joe Grant
South Carolina
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Cole L. Blease
Tener
Pennsylvania
G. Edward Dickerson
Philadelphia
National Assoiation For the Advancement of Colored People
The
Constitutional League
Belgian Workers Strike Expands Across Country Amid Leisure Activities
The Belgian workers strike widens with small returns to work but many recruits joining the movement. Socialist halls provide free meals while strikers organize concerts films and lectures to keep morale high. Arrests occur for interference at gates as Brussels engravers plan to strike tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Belgium
Columns of Strikers March for Equal Suffrage in Belgium
Columns of strikers move through Belgian roads without music or insignia joining towns in an April 17 demonstration for equal suffrage. The siege of peace continues as detachments of cavalry observe without incident and no clashes occur.
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Associated Press
Singh
Belgium
Mer
Mayor of Antwerp forbids cemetery meeting
Antwerp April 17. The mayor bans a socialist meeting planned for tomorrow in a cemetery where seven men shot on April 4 1893 lie in graves during a suffrage revision agitation. The strike expands among factory hands and on docks though activity remains limited. Many strikers children were sent away today as unions brace for a long contest.
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Antwerp
Associated Bs
Belgium
Rowdy Lads and Strikers Break Loose in Serring
Gangs of rowdy youths move through the workmen's district in Sering Belgium early today breaking windows at non-striker homes. Roadblocks form as parties impede non-strikers from neighboring villages while cavalry patrols are deployed but fail to stop the trouble.
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Associated Press
Serring
Belgium
Joy Rides and Low Wages Spark Immorality Debate
In Shreveport on April 17 Commissioner Fullilove urged a minimum wage for working girls at eight dollars weekly after forming a vice commission linked to the Co-Operative Protective Association which had proposed nine dollars. The meeting faulted joy riding and wages for immoral conditions and discussed abolishing the restricted district.
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Shreveport
California alien land bill draws European protests in Washington
In Washington diplomats from European powers study the California alien land bill draft. Officials foresee a likely Senate version that affects railroads and public utilities holding land and note possible Japanese treaty considerations and European financial pressures.
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Associated Press
Washington
California
State Department
California Assembly
United States
Japan
Louisiana Woman Seeks Bonds Tied to Husband
Mrs. John G. Eustis of New Orleans filed suit in the U S district court at Birmingham to recover 75000 dollars in stocks and bonds. She claims banks hold securities unlawfully removed after her husband’s death, asserting conspiracies with George Eustis of Birmingham and her adopted son Clifford. The case is represented by Louis P. Bryant of New Orleans.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
John G. Eustis
New Orleans
United States District Court
George Eustis
Louisiana
Plaintiff
Clifford
Louis P. Bryant
King's Royal Germetuer Blood Poison Cure Ad
An advertisement touts King's Royal Germetuer as a cure for blood poison eczema and skin diseases. It claims quick healing of sores, purifying the blood, and relief from itching and pains, with at $1 per large bottle, available by mail or in stores. Sold by Ellis Lillybeck Co. tremphis Tennessee and Van Antwerp Drug Co Mobile Alabama.
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Express
Ellis, Lillybeck Company
Tremphis
Tenn
Mobile
Ala
van Antwerp Drug Co
Tragedy at Carnival Claims Amusement Attache
At Huntsville Alabama on April 17 Mrs Cora B Smith a carnival amusements attache was fatally shot by an accidental target rifle discharge in the shooting gallery The bullet struck her in the right side penetrating a vital organ Her home is Cincinnati.
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Associated Press
Huntsville
Ala
Cora B. Smith
Cincinnati
Cure of Eczema Reported After Using Cuticura Products
A. P. Shoaff of San Antonio recounts long battle with eczema on back shoulders arms legs and feet. After trying remedies he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment following instructions and within two days relief improved sleep and rest. In two months he was entirely cured and notes Cuticura products are sold widely with free samples available by post.
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E. Commerce St
San Antonio
Tex
A. P. Shoaff
Cuticura
Deps
Boston
Secretary Bryan Addresses Endeavorers at Boston Meeting
Secretary of State Bryan is among about one hundred speakers at the Christian Endeavor convention in Los Angeles July 9 to 14. Delegates from 25 nations including the United States Canada Australia England China Japan and India will be represented. Rev. Francis E. Clark, president of the World's Christian Endeavor Union, will attend.
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Boston
Bryan
Hristian
Detectives Say Martin Not Foul Play Victim
Private investigators searching for Joseph W. Martin, Memphis cotton broker, believe they will close the case once they receive information from Memphis. Scotland Yard abandoned foul play theory and the vault seizure as investigators focus on the receiver of Martin's company. Officials confirm Martin did not depart England on the Walmer Castle and one crew report linked him to a woman aboard the ship on April 5.
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Associated Press
London
Joseph W. Martin
Memphis, Tenn
Memphis
Martin
N. Hill Martin
Campania
New York
Liverpool
Scotland Yard
Union Castle Steamship Line
England
Walmer Castle
South Africa
Mrs Joshua Crane Dies From Injuries After Auto Crash
Mrs Joshua Crane wife of the court tennis and polo player died in Boston from injuries suffered in an automobile accident at Middleboro a few days earlier.
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Boston
Joshua Crane
Middleboro
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