Otis Successor Command to Pass to MacArthur in Philippines
Washington reports that no order has been issued to Major General Otis to relinquish command in the Philippines. A transition to General MacArthur is expected, with possible leave for Otis and a formal handover soon. General Otis has been away from his family long and may receive a respite before returning to the United States.
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TIED UP 170 MILES IN CHICAGO RAIL STRIKE
Chicago April 1 a 1600 power hose employees strike tied up 179 miles of electric lines for two hours crippling service. A broken steel pipe at the power plant left the system useless for an hour. Workers demanded pay increases and protested unsafe conditions. The strike disrupted service on Thirty ninth Street and surrounding lines.
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Pine Tree Purchase Near Waukegan
A local buyer in Waukegan Illinois is said to be purchasing white pine trees. They secured the entire stock of the nearby Douglas mill and plan to transport the logs by Lake Champlain to a buyer tied to substantial land holdings along the lake.
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Mesara
Taylor
Albany
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Ifa
Shively Withdraws From Democratic Gubernatorial Race
Ex judge Allen Zoellars of Fort Wayne and Ex Judge Timothy E Howard of Swath tend formally withdraw from the Democratic gubernatorial nomination race. Samuel Ralston of Lebanon is linked to the withdrawal, with Shively of South Bend amid Mennonite relocations to Ohio. April 7 reports note delegations and Amish movement near Montville in Gehusga county.
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Fort Wayne
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The Famine Queen Satire Banned by Dublin Police
Dublin police acting under government order banned a print titled The Famine Queen. The satire, strong in tone, is alleged to incite discontent and disloyalty and centers on Maud Gonne as the subject of the piece.
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Lanky Bob Forbidden to Fight in Gotham Boxing Clash
New York on April 7 reports Lanky Bob Fits Simon barred from fighting in New York after remarks about repealing Horton law. Tom O Rourke and George Considine vow to block his bouts, citing legalities and the Westchester club’s venue. Fite Simmons comments suggest no match with Sharkey at venues like the Weather Theater or Westchester club.
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Westchester
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Ah Wing Seen as Eastbound Chinese Prize Fighter
Chicago reports Young Peter Jackson plans to bring Ah Wing east soon. Ah Wing, an eight-fight novice from Auburn California, impressed in Sacramento preliminaries and shows strong hitting power. He trained daily around the hotel, quickly winning most local bouts and adopting a crouching, quick stance.
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Star Bright Favored by Judges for Kentucky Derby
Taulsvile Ky April 7 The work of Star Bright John Madden s Derby candidate has won many to believe he will win the famed Kentucky Derby and many think he is as good as Charles A L Smith s Lieutenant Gibson Star Bright worked yesterday in 1 45 and was breezed at a lively clip today
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NOODLES HAEN SIGNS WITH CINCINNATI TEAM
Memphis April 7 manager Alvin of the Cincinnati club arrived from New Orleans for a final conference with Nomites Habu at the Clireniion hotel. The talks focused on pitching duties with MulGary S satisfactory and Hahnesserted set to pitch for Cincinnati while Balin and Allen kept the terms of the agreement private.
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McGovern to Meet White in Featherweight Title Fight
Chicago April 7 Terry McGovern the featherweight champion will move up to 126 pounds to meet Tommy White in a six round bout at Tattersalls on April 17. Sam Harris McGovern’s manager hired Lou Houseman to arrange the bout with White who must weigh 126 pounds at the ringside and George Siler will referee. White is training at Mount Clemens Michigan.
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Easy for Jeffries Champion Knocks Out Finnegan
James J. Jeffries KOed John Finnegan of Pittsburg at the Cadillac Athletic Club in Detroit in about fifty five seconds. Finnegan landed an early blow but Jeffries answered with a left to Finnegan’s jaw sending him to the floor twice and staying down for the count as the champion extended his dominance in mid April reporting.
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West Defeats Bonner In Twenty Round Bout
Tommy West of Brooklyn won a decision over Bonner after Bonner’s seconds threw in the sponge in the Broadway Athletic Club bout at 135 pounds in New York.
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Creedon McGuy Match Set for May Twenty-Four Rounds
Dan Creedon the Australian middleweight champion and Kia McGuy were matched at the Broadway Athletic Club in New York to fight twenty-five rounds at catch weights on May 18 for sixty-two percent of receipts. Creedon also slated to meet The Waleutt in Milwaukee in June.
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New Custom at Leavenworth Prison for Prisoner Funerals
George Jackson, a prisoner from Oklahoma, was buried in a chapel service at the United States penitentiary Leavenworth. Warden McClaughry introduced a Christian funeral custom with pallbearers and chaplain led services, allowing flowers from the Conservatory and organized attendance by inmates.
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Hood Tribe Banquet Celebrates Debt Relief in Emporia
Neosho tribe No. 4 of the Independent Order of Red Men hosted a grand banquet and bull in Emporia on April 7 to thank supporters who helped repay a hall debt. Major Calvin Hood received thanks for offsetting a mort claim against the building, with other creditors also attending as guests of honor.
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Bishop Hartzell to Deliver University Baccalaureate Sermon
Lawrence April 7 Chancellor FL Snow of Kahses university announced Bishop Joseph C. Hartzell will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at the university commencement exercises. Hartzell, Africa missionary for the Methodist church, was in London for the general conference. Faculty praise the selection. Also slated are Prof. Adam of Michigan for the commencement address, Gretin Miller of Salt Lake City for the alumni address, and Prof. Nichols of Cornell for the thesis address.
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Stomach Troubles in Spring
Advertisement-style testimonial touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as spring stomach relief. Claims of sour stomach, headaches, and sleeplessness improve after using Hood's. Includes Mrs Shelly and Mrs D H Saeir testimonies praising digestion, weight loss, and eczema relief. Warns to buy Hood's and not substitutes.
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Troy Editor Convicted of Criminal Libel
In district court here Friday F W Elliott editor of the Troy Times was convicted of criminal libel after a one hour jury deliberation. Elliott accused Treasurer A R Graves, deputy under M Bauer for two terms and under W B Devereux, of defaults.
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Iola Suicides By Young Woman At Home
A 19 year old woman in Iola committed suicide by shooting herself in the left breast at 1 o clock Friday. She died before relatives could reach her, with no stated reason for the act. Miners Return to Work in Leavenworth Riverside flat meeting yields understanding, they resume work till morning. Workers to receive higher daily wages under new schedule from $1.35 to $1.80 in latest labor adjustment.
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Miners Walk Out Over Nonunion Labor at Pittsburg Shaft
Union miners at the Arnate and Lanyon coal shafts quit work on April 7 amid resentment toward nonunion workers hired in the mines. A committee pressed manager Arnott to recruit the nonmembers into the union, but he refused. The workers staged a walkout after plans to resolve the dispute failed.
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Farewell to Pastors at Clay Center Reception
Clay Center on April 7 hosted a farewell reception for departing Methodist ministers. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Stratton entertained more than 100 locals at their home. Attending were Rev. H. D. Rice and Rev. W. J. (Miles Allie) Stratton, with Epworth League members and Mrs. Brown. Music, games and recitations provided the evening’s entertainment. Blakenore of Kansas City, new Clay Center Methodist pastor, attended as a welcome visitor.
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Emporia Graduates to Hold Exercises May 31
Emporia April 7 The high school commencement exercises will be held in the opera house. About 25 graduates will receive diplomas instead of the regular class exercises.
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Woman Burned In Kitchen Fire Accident
Roselaie April T-Miss Rose Beam was badly burned at home this afternoon when she started a fire in the kitchen stove with kerosene. She poured fuel onto flames and was unaware the oil was already alight. Local medical aid was summoned.
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Pensions For Kansans and Local Notices
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