Baptists Begin Last Session of Memphis Parley
The Southern Baptist convention opened its final business session in Memphis with reports from major committees and harmony noted in growth efforts. Dr. E Y Mullins reported staffing delays on representation changes, with ongoing work on denominational press boards relief and annuity issues, and women's work. Tomorrow Dr George W Truett will deliver a sermon as the seventieth convention nears close.
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Memphis
Tenn
Associated Press
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist Memorial
Atington
E. Y. Mullins
Louisville
Legal Status Board
George W. Truett
Home and Foreign Mission Boards
Hindenburg Surprises With Stamina In Early Presidency
Berlin May 16. President Von Hindenburg faced social hurdles with ease as four days of inaugurating ceremonies ended without tiring him. Officials say he should act more as host than guest, and he retires at 10 each night after long late afternoon strolls with his dog Wolf in the gardens near the mansion.
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Berlin
Associated Press
von Hindenburg
Ebert
Executive Mansion
Wolf
Invasion Explained by Avala News Agency
Belgrade May 16 The Avala News Agency reports an official inquiry into a reported invasion by thirty Bulgarian soldiers in the Timok district of Yugoslavia reveals the intruders were peasants, not regular soldiers.
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Belgrade
Avala
Timok
Jugo-Slavia
Taylor's Blood Medicine Promises Rheumatism Relief
An old advertisement touts Taylor's Blood Medicine as a vegetable tonic containing iodide and potash with ingredients like Sarsaparilla and Dandelion. It claims to stop headaches and rheumatic pains, improve appetite, and help gain weight, offering a money back guarantee after three bottles.
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Taylor
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
A fragment describes a woman claiming two years of suffering from female troubles and fatigue. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring energy and ability to work, noting it has benefited many others. The text urges readers to try the product as a safe remedy available through druggists.
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E. Pinkhem
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jack Daw's Adventure Story
Jack and Dotty search for Toy Cave hidden behind an oak tree. A rock blocks the entrance but the workers move the rock and the hermit and others assist. The tiny adventurers help open a doorway that leads into a cave, then vanish as the doorway appears.
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Dotty
Jack
Toy Cave
Flip
Cologne Evacuation Debate Reaches German Government
With Von Hindenburg installed as president, talks return to Cologne bridgehead evacuation and Ruhr status. Germany delays evacuation beyond Versailles terms, fueling concern over Ruhr liberation by August 15. Stressemann to address foreign relations as Luther government weighs allied positions and Dawes reparations under scrutiny.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Field Marshal
von Hindenburg
Republic
Cologne
Ruhr
Germany
Luther
Paris
London
Foreign Office
Stressemann
Deutsche Allegemaine Zietung
Stinnes
Dawes
Kellogg to appoint from Treasury staff to China post
Secretary Kellogg told President Coolidge he will fill the vacancy created by Mac Murray’s appointment to China with a current department staffer. Hugh Wilson, chief of the division of current information, is the likely nominee, a veteran diplomat since 1911 now rated as counsellor of embassy.
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Washington
Associated Press
Kellogg
Coolidge
John van A. MacMurray
China
Department
Hugh Wilson
Division of Current Information
Wilson
Chicago
Blues Battalion to Tour New England with Guard Allies
The Richmond Light Infantry Blues under Major Mills Neal will depart Richmond tomorrow for New England. They will be hosted by Connecticut’s Governor’s Foot Guard in New Haven and Hartford, with a stop in New York where they will join the New York Old Guard.
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Richmond
Richmond Light Infantry
Mills Neal
New England
New Haven
Hartford
Govenor
Connecticut
New York
New York Old Guard
Norfolk and Western Plans $3.5 Million Portmouth Improvements
Expenditures totaling 3.5 million dollars have been authorized by the Norfolk and Western Railway board to improve Ports mouth Ohio. The project will double the present yard facilities in the city and was announced at the company's Roanoke offices.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Portsmouth
Ohio
Arkansas Coach Crangie Accepts Missouri Offer
Fayetteville Arkansas May 15 Jack Crangie coach of the University of Arkansas announced he has accepted an offer to be assistant football and head baseball coach at the University of Missouri. He will begin next year.
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Fayetteville Ark
Jack Crangie
University of Arkansas
University of Missouri
Belgium Society of Friends of America Founded in Brussels
A Brussels banquet marked the foundation of the Belgian Society of Friends of America. A message from President Coolidge praised Belgians for patriotic devotion and supported closer ties between Belgium and the United States. The address conveyed greetings and best wishes to the new society from the U.S. president.
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Brussels
Associated Press
Belgian Society of Friends of America
Coolidge
United States
Society of Friends of America
Engineer Denies Had Rum on Ship Beaufort Chief Engineer Testifies
Frank M. Hendricks, chief engineer on the transport Beaufort, testified at a naval court martial that contraband liquors found in his stateroom during a February raid were planted by others. He said he searched his rooms the day before the raid, found no contraband, and reported this in writing. The defense and judge advocate finished arguments as the case rested with the court.
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Norfolk
Frank M. Hendricks
Beaufort
Hendricks
West Indies
American Driver Garfield Breaks Four World Records
Elleroy I Garfield of the United States set four world records at Monthlery track in a stock automobile. He covered 500 kilometers at an average 105.492 mph and 500 miles at 103.585 mph. He ran six hours at 97.848 mph and three hours at 105.498 mph.
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Paris
Associated Press
Elleroy I Garfield
Garfield
England Aroused Over Gold Buying
London London May 16 The Bank of England bought bar gold totaling 1 610 000 pounds reducing net gold outflow since the export embargo was lifted to 551 000 pounds The source of the gold remains unknown with speculation of American origin and the market is puzzled The move lifted the pound to 4 85 1 2 dollars and 0 cents
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Lonson
Associated Press
Bank of England
America
Banquet Honors William Phillips American Minister
Attendees included premier M. Van de Vyvere, former Premier Theunis, ex Foreign Ministers Hymans and Jaspar, George Messersmith the American consul general, and the American legation staff. The event celebrated the accomplishment of the society’s aims and honored William Phillips, the American minister.
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M. van de Vyvere
Theunis
Hymans and
Jaspar
George Messersmith
Lloyd George named high commissioner for Egypt
London May 16 The Hon Sir Lloyd George unionist member of parliament has been appointed high commissioner for Egypt succeeding Field Marshal Viscount Allenby.
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London
Associated Press
Sir Lloyd George
Egypt
Field Marshal
Viscount Allenby
Coolidge Seeks State Governors’ Help In Cutting Expenses
President Coolidge plans a direct appeal to state governors for economy measures to lower running costs and reduce taxes. He will host Maine Governor Brewster Virginia’s Governor Trinkle and ex Governor Hardee at the White House and outline economy reforms for the June poland Springs conference. He may also send a message and urges stronger federal state cooperation to enforce the prohibition law.
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Kenneth Clark
International
Ews
Washington
Coolidge
White House
Brewster
Maine
Trinkle
Virginia
Hardee
Florida
Poland Springs
Mitchel Field Notes On Navy Flight Tests
London reports George Bernard Shaw recovering from flu while a British official notes a high level change in Egypt leadership. In Columbus fundamentalists foresee a Bryan faction victory causing a church split. In Leninken Armenia 5 000 orphans face earthquake aftershocks as the Near East tremors ease.
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Navy
Bose
Naval Air Field
London
George Bernard
Columbus
Ohio
Bryan
Terlan General “Assembly
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