Presbyterian Church Advances Pension Plan and Washington Center
The Presbyterian Church in the United States votes to push a $15,000,000 pension fund for ministers and dependents and to push a Washington center project. Will Hays announces Andrew Mellon will head the laymen’s fundraising committee as the church prepares to solicit 4,000 churches and ministers.
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Columbus
Presbyterian Church
United States
General Assembly
Washington
Will H. Hays
Andrew W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Presbytery
Presbyterian National Capital Commission
Hays
America
New Yorkresbyteria
Secret Judicial Commission Sifts Bible Miracle Complaint
The complaint sits before a judicial commission that will act as a secret court and report its findings to the angry Monday, with closure if accepted by the assembly or a full assembly trial if rejected.
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Judicial Commission
Court of Justice
Middle West Endures Sharp Temperature Swings
Chicago and the Midwest faced a dramatic temperature collapse after a day of record heat. From 94 degrees the city plunged 23 degrees in an hour, with highs around 85 and a rapid fall toward the freezing point tonight. Reports of cold gusts, hail fears, and a possible tornado circulated as forecasters warned of further drops.
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Chicago
Middlewest
Nebraska
Plains
Alaska
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Mercury
Superior
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Cleveland
Henry J. Cox
Weather Bureau
Earthquake Devastation Reports From Tajima District Japan
Reports from Tajima district northwest of Osaka say Kinosaki Springs suffered the heaviest loss with all buildings wrecked and many buried. Toro Oka casualties range 100 to 200, two thirds of the town destroyed. Fires followed the quake and relief funds are being raised as railway service awaits restoration.
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Osaka
Japan
Tajima
Here
Kinosaki Springs
Toro Oka
Kinoeaki
Hindenburg on Death List Irony of Allied Punishment Plans
Special correspondent recalls how Kaiser Wilhelm was top target to hang and Hindenburg ranked second in postwar punishment proposals. The piece notes Versailles Article 227 and 228, failed trials, and the irony of Hindenburg later becoming German president amid promises to punish war leaders.
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Robert T. Small
The
Pocatello Tribune
Washington
German Republic
Kaiser Wilhelm
Hindenburg
Paris
von Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Allise
Germany
Hoosegow
London
United States
Wilhelm II
Hohenzollern
United States of America
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Holland
Raids Launched on Denver Underworld by 45 Men
Forty five chosen operatives led by Hershey manager of safety and excise commissioner, start from Denver courthouse at 10 45 pm to raid Denver underworld. Chief Candlish not informed of raids.
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Denver
Colo
Safety and Excise
Hershey
Denver Court House
Candlish
Boy's Body Recovered After Sand Hill Cave-In
In Grand Rapids Michigan a 13 year old named James Hoogerhyde was trapped in a cavern in the Richmond hills suburban area. A rescue party reached him shortly after midnight but he did not escape. His father Conrad Hoogerhyde, who went to help, was trapped but unharmed.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Weg 23
James Hoogerhyde
Richmond Hills
Midnigh
Conrad Hoogerhyde
Belasco Plans Hamlet Training For Jackie Coogan
The Morning Telegraph reports David Belasco will train Jackie Coogan for three years to play Hamlet on stage. Coogan, age 11, will dedicate time outside studios to Belasco coaching and study, supported by a contract signed by his father.
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New York
Morning Telegraph
Wye
Jackie Coogan
Star Today
David Belasco
Belasco
Hamlet
Jackie
Half and Half Shoes Match Hosiery Shades
Modern footwear blends with hosiery hues featuring caramel tones and browns with a hint of green. The concept aims to harmonize shoe color with the diverse range of hose shades available.
Old Lace and Ermine Fashion Update
The new evening coat features black lace over black satin, girdled in ermine with huge wide sleeves and ermine lining, signaling a shift from lavender lace to lace and ermine in fashion.
Gold Basis Scarfs Highlight Metallic Style in Fashion
With the return of the gold standard, satin metallique scarves gain prominence. The two and a half yard scarfs feature metal net bands and are often tied loosely at the back with one end draping front and the other behind the right shoulder.
Darrow Seeks School Reform to Solve Crime
Chicago May 23 Clarence Darrow says only a fundamental shift in modern American schooling can curb crime. He argues life imprisonment is a better deterrent than hanging and urges schools to educate for life and occupations, noting crime rises after wars and amid urban poverty.
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O. L. Scott
The
Pocatello Tribune
Chicago
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Loch
Leopold
Noted Defense Attorney Darrow Shifts to Civil Suits
The veteran defender of infamous criminals announces a shift from criminal defense to civil cases. He attributes the rise of violent crime to inadequate schooling and believes rehabilitation will take a long time to restore societal value of life.
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Darrow
Devo
Fireman Killed Engineer Scaled In Mo Train Crash
Novinger Missouri May 23 AP report says fireman R O Watson of Milan killed and engineer H F Kendall of Milan severely scalded when locomotive and baggage car of Quincy Omaha and Kansas City passenger No 6 overturned three miles east after striking a defective switch. Associated dispatch notes local ties between Raymond R Hill AP operator and readers in Milan.
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Novinger, Mo
R. O. Watson
Milan
H. F E. Kendall
Quincy, Omaha
Kansas City
Here
Watson
Kendall
Associated Dispatch
Raymond R. Hill
Associated Press
Tribune
Raymond Watson
Hill
Tense Vienna drill as municipal official dies in attack
In Vienna two factions clashed after the stabbing and shooting death of a municipal counsellor by Pan German irregulars. The death sparked renewed fighting during the night and police struggle to control the disturbances.
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Vienna
Idaho Weather Returns Mild Skies Across State
Fair and mild conditions sweep Idaho with sunshine across major valleys. Tribune reports calm weather as residents plan outdoor activities and farm work for the day.
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Idaho
Internal Revenue Collections Shortfall Reported for Ten Months
Washington officials report ten months of the current fiscal year show a shortfall of 235 million 493 thousand 594 dollars versus figures available on June 1, 1923 and April 30.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
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Petersen Furniture CO
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