Bandits Hold Foreigners on Shanghai Line
A train hold up by Chinese bandits near Suchow leaves several foreigners captive including Major Roland Pinger of Manila and other Americans and Britons. Diplomatic efforts in Peking and Shanghai seek release with potential military action by allies. Ransom reportedly set at 2 million dollars.
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Washington
RD. C
Council of Ministers
Peking
Shanghai
Shomen
Tusmnaggee
Joseph Rothman
Roland Pinger
Manila
Rolland Pinger, Jr
Robert Allen
Robert Allen, Jr
Leon Fr
London
May
Tien Tsin
Attorneys Delay as Mills Vanishes En Route to Chicago
Akron Ohio May 8. Attorneys for Joseph Allen Mills 20 held in connection with the hazing death of Leigh Mount a North University student in 1921 waited at Chief Welch’s office while Mills was spirited away by authorities believed headed for Chicago. Mills had been an alleged freshman rush leader and said he would return to Illinois to tell what he knew.
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Associated Preas
Akron
Ohio
Joseph Allen Mills
Leigh Mount
North University
Detouv Welch
Mills
Chicago
At Ant
Galloway
Welch
Ilinois
Rious
Kendall vetoes Story bill in Iowa May day broadcast
Des Moines reports Governor Kendall vetoed the Story bill seeking state aid to private colleges and student teachers. He warned it would create a constitutionally perilous precedent by funding sectarian institutions, likening the move to letting a camel’s nose into the tent and fearing future expansion.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Kendall Today
Fortieth General Assembly
Iowa
Kendall
Chen
Paper Wheels Once Used For Pullman Cars Now Obsolete
Chicago May The paper car wheel once on every Pullman car is now only memory, the Pullman News reports. Steel wheels replaced paper cores, as sound deadening and durability gave steel the edge after 25 years. The process created a 38 inch wheel weighing about 1070 pounds, with steel tires and a 3 inch band, versus the all steel wheel currently used on Pullman cars.
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Chicago, May
America
Pullman News
Soviet Russia and England Near a Break
A lengthy note reviewing new British complaints against Soviet Russia was handed to Maxim Litvinoff by British representative Robert Hodgson. The British warned Britons in Russia to be ready to leave at short notice as relations appeared destined for a break.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Soviet
Russia
Maxim Litvinoff
Foreign Assembly
Robert Hodgson
British Foreign Office
Lawmaker Warns on Two-Thirds Vote for Local Fund Use
A state official notes that public funds may not be used for local or private purposes without a two-thirds approval by the General Assembly. Records indicate the bill did not secure the required two-thirds of members.
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General Assembly
Judge Duncan to address Eagles convention in Keokuk
The Fraternal Order of Eagles state convention opens June 12 in Keokuk Iowa with Judge A B Duncan of St Joseph Missouri to give the chief address. The opening program includes a parade with prizes for best dressed and best drilled bodies and guests will enjoy beach parties dances vaudeville and a tour of the Keokuk dam and power plant.
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Itty
Associated Press
Keokuk
Towa
A. B. Duncan
St. Joseph
Order of Eagles
Duncan
Keokuk Dam
Frost Warnings Cut Across Iowa and Midwest
Des Moines May 8 The Associated Press reports killing frosts are forecast for Iowa tonight as cold air mass moves south from Manitoba extending to Wisconsin and North Dakota. Orchard and truck farmers are urged to shield crops. previous frosts caused only minor damage due to winds. Weather bureau notes a broad cold front with rain or snow in the Great Lakes region and light snow in Iowa Minnesota and Illinois. Heavy sleet disrupts traffic on Lake Superior.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Weather Bureau
Robert S. Herrick
Iowa Horticultural Society
Chicago
Manito
Are Fee Conth
Kansas
Wisconsin
Foreast
Great Lakes
Minnesota
Ilinois
North Dakota
Lake Superior
Ashland
Governor endorses war risk insurance drive
Governor Kendall endorsed the war veterans bureau effort to enroll more World War veterans in war risk insurance. The bureau designated May as Insurance Month, with the governor expressing strong interest in the drive and urging participation.
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Ity
Associated Press
Des Moines
May
Kendall
War Veterans Bureau
Bureau
Sam
Owa Youth Pardoned by the Governor
Clifford Solon of Shenandoah, convicted of burglary in Fremont county, received an unconditional pardon from Governor Kendall after a community petition and parole board recommendation. He had not served any of a ten year term at Anamosa prison as the appeal lingered in the state supreme court.
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Des Moines
Clifford Solon
Shenandoah
Kendall
Anamosa
Solon
Fremont County
State Supreme Court
Page County
Supreme Court
Aish Hess
State Parole Board
Americans Dominate British Amateur Matches at Deal
Seven of nine American players won their singles today in the British amateur golf championship. Harrison R. Johnson of St Paul, a Walker Cup member, was defeated in his match.
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Associated Press
Deal
England
Harrison R. Johnson
St. Paul
Quinn and Dixon Held on Dynamite Plot. Hearing Held
James Dixon and William E. Quinn, accused of dynamite theft and safe blowing near Brighton, remain in jail for ten more days after an informal hearing. Judge Krile expressed doubt on holding them but ordered continued detention while investigators seek further evidence. Witnesses included Deputy Sweet and Brighton officers. textile comparison failed to connect Quinn to a specific garment. County Attorney Michels led for the state. Dixon and Quinn were represented by Al Baldridge.
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James Dixon
William E. Quinn
D.C. Krile
Brighton
Bruns
Sweet
Harry Edwards
van Sant
Cain
Foster
Jon Falk
Quinn
T. A. Michels
al Baldridge
Dixon
Sauerkraut Offered for Iowa Banquets in Des Moines
The National Sauerkraut Association plans to supply liberal portions at banquets to promote its product. W W Wilder and Roy Irons of the association asked W. F. Leopold, secretary of the Iowa State Chamber of Commerce, for officers of groups planning events where sauerkraut might be served. Leopold notes efforts to locate a national hot dog merchants group to coordinate sauerkraut and hot dogs for clubs seeking banquets.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
National Sauerkraut Association
Clyde
Ohio
Joseph F. Leopold
I Iown State Chamber of Commerce
W. W. Wilder
Roy Irons
Sauerkraut Organization
Mr. Leopold
Sauerkraut Association
Leopold
Scotland Unknown Before A. D. Scotland’s early mention
A fragment notes Scotland first became known to history in the Christian era detailing early recognition of Scotland in ancient times and its emergence in recorded history.
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Scotland
A. D
Amazon River Claim Misstated In Fragmentary OC R
A damaged OCR fragment asserts the Amazon is the largest river by water flow and calls the Suttee the swiftest flowing river, claiming it rises 1200 feet above sea level and drops 2000 feet in 50 miles.
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Amazon
Tso Nules
Gothenburg Exposition Opened Today by King of Sweden
The tercentennial Gothenburg Exposition opens in Gothenburg Sweden with gala festivities attended by the King of Sweden and royal family. It marks 300 years since Gothenburg’s founding by Gustavus Adolphus and showcases Sweden’s progress in industry science art and education. The day includes Te Deum services royal processions and a wreath at the Gustavus Adolph statue.
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Gothenburg
Sweden
Gustavus Adolphus
Stockholm
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