Presbyterians Adopt War Opposing Peace Bill at Assembly
Grand Rapids Mich May 26 The Presbyterian general assembly unanimously adopted a resolution pledging itself to outlaw war and hasten a day when nations war no more An amendment to create a peace agency and a Sunday school anti war lesson plan was defeated William Jennings Bryan spoke in favor saying the nation lacks machinery for peace Dr Thorton Whaling southern moderator to visit the assembly signaling possible reunification of the church factions
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Chicago
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Whaling
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Knights of Columbus Convene in Burlington Meeting
The 23rd annual state council gathering of the Knights of Columbus opened in Burlington with 70 councils represented by over 200 delegates and state officers. The convention runs two days and included a fourth degree ceremony for 200 candidates, a Sunday banquet, and talks by Bishop Howard, Judge Martin Wade, Judge Otto, and State Commander Bert Halligan.
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American Legion
Time Trials Open on Indianapolis Track
Time trials to determine starting positions for the Indianapolis 500 will begin in Indianapolis today. Each car must run four laps totaling ten miles at at least eighty mph to qualify. The fastest car earns the pole position for next Friday's race.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Nations enter Olympic athletic events for Paris games
Forty two nations officially entered for the Olympic athletics program in Paris, with the national entry list closing last night for events running from July 1 to 18.
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Ostriches Enter Berlin Race Program With Horse Handicap
Berlin reports an ostrich racing event where forty ostriches with jockeys, largely Italian, will compete against horses over 3000 metres with horses handicapped by 1000 metres. The plan showcases Berlin sports circles seeking novelty on track days.
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Berlin
Clue Shortages Mark Franks Kidnapping Case in Chicago
Police and state officials worked through the night on the Franks case after the 14 year old Robert Franks was found murdered near his private school. Investigators questioned three instructors and several pupils while three men in a gray auto near the Harvard school were detained for questioning.
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Jacob Franks
Chicago Herald and Examiner
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Summitt
Gertrude Barger
Harvard
West Chester Veteran Wounds Self in Chicken Coop
Jeptha Walton, thirty six, a West Chester resident and war veteran, is hospitalized in serious condition after shooting himself in the head with a rifle at his Walton home around nine this morning. No witness saw the act and doctors have not confirmed recovery.
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West Chester
Washington County Hospital
Walton
Tax measure passed by House today
The conference tax bill already approved by the Senate was passed by the House. It offers a 25 percent income tax cut this year, a permanent downward revision of rates, repeal or reduction of many excises, and a 25 percent cut for earned incomes of 10 000 or less. Strong opposition exists in Republican ranks to publicity of returns and estate tax changes. The vote was 374 to 9 with nine Republicans voting no.
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Brookhart to Stay at Washington In Senate Bid
United States Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa will not campaign in Iowa for his re nomination. The Iowa primary is set for June 2. Brookhart clarified his decision from Washington on May 26.
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War Veteran Suicides After Ill Health In Iowa
J B Walton, a World War I veteran, shot himself after months of poor health. He was found by his mother, wounded above the ear, and taken by ambulance to the hospital in a stupor. Walton served in Troop B First Iowa Cavalry and a machine gun company with the 34th Division overseas.
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Volcano Expert Joins View Of Kilauea Eruption
Professor T A Jaggar, a leading volcanologist, travels from the mainland to Hawaii to observe Kilauea’s unusual activity. The Manoa will dock Wednesday, then a plane takes him to Hilo and the volcano. A major explosion and strong earthquakes mark the eruption as warnings keep visitors away.
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Absent Voters Ballots Set for Record Use
Des Moines reports indicate a record number of absent voters ballots will be cast for the May 3 state primary as campaigns energize turnout. Thousands plan to attend the Missouri Shrine convention in Kansas City. Auditors in many counties stay open evenings to accommodate voters ahead of Thursday midnight deadline.
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Iowa
Port of Dublin Closed by Strike After Arrest Raid
Dublin May 26 The port was idle today due to an unexpected strike following the arrest yesterday of 49 followers of labor agitator James Larkin in a raid on Liberty Hall.
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Liberty Hall
Chicago Snowfall Quiet and Late for Century
Chicago reported a very light and nearly invisible snowfall on Saturday, the third latest in over fifty years, per the weather bureau. The temperature early today was about 45 degrees.
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Weather Bureau
Tightening Lines in Des Moines Senatorial Campaign
May 26 Des Moines Iowa supporters of both major parties push rallys and speeches as final week of primaries arrives. Brookhart supporters claim renomination while Burton Sweet backers hope to topple the Brookhart campaign amid mixed gubernatorial strategies and war time record scrutiny.
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W. J. Burbank
Ku Klux Klan
A. J. Banks
Farmers’ Union
New Ray Demonstration Sheds Light on Air Defense
In London on May 26 Harry Gringell Matthews prepared to demonstrate his alleged "diabolical ray" before air ministry experts. He faces an either Britain adoption or a tempting French offer. Captain Edwards says full proof will require costly experiments and a plant costing up to 3,000,000 pounds to shield London from air attack within fifty miles.
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London
Harry Gringell Matthews
Air Ministry
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Edwards
the Daily Chronicle
Senate weighs probe into railroads spending for public sentiment
The Iowa and New Jersey senators pressed for a Gooding resolution to authorize the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate railroad expenditures aimed at shaping public opinion. Brookhart accused railroads of using funds to defeat him, while Reed questioned cost and Edge warned of hindering legitimate advertising.
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Pennsylvania
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New York
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McAdoo Confident He Will Be Nominated
Wm G McAdoo told cheering supporters in Los Angeles that he will win the Democratic presidential nomination. He cited 92 delegates instructed for him from states including Kentucky Idaho New Mexico Oregon South Carolina and Tennessee plus 18 favorable Michigan delegates. He said pre convention campaign is effectively finished and progressive democracy will prevail.
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President signs immigration bill with Japanese exclusion provision
The May 26 report states President Coolidge signed the immigration bill despite opposing the Japanese exclusion clause slated to take effect July 1. He cited the need to avoid a rushed emergency measure and noted he would have disapproved the exclusion if considered alone, but supported the measure as a whole to define immigration policy and maintain administrative machinery.
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