Farm Bureau Leaders Meet Over Grain Marketing Co
Farm Bureau Federation chief C E Bradfute convened a session to review the Grain Marketing Company as the Illinois commerce committee probes the firm and its plan to transfer public warehouses to operating companies. Illinois Agriculture Association accuses the firm of violating public utility law. hearings continue Friday.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois Commerce Committee
Illinois Agriculture Association
Grain Marketing Company
C. E. Bradfute
Farm Bureau Federation
Bradfute
Gray Silver
Washington
Federation
Farm Bureau
Indiana Farm Bureau
Illinois Agricultural Association
Grain Marketing Company Today
State Commerce Commission
Illinois Association
Association
Donald Kirkpatrick
Illinois
H. S. Ballard
Columbus
Ohio
Frank L. Smith
Etaoin‘engsmanyb
Smith
Fall and Doheny Indicted Again in Teapot Dome Case
Albert B. Fall Edward L Doheney and Harry F Sinclair were re indicted by a Washington DC grand jury on conspiracy charges tied to the Teapot Dome and Elk Hill oil leases. Edward L Doheney Jr was not re indicted.
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Associated Press
Washington
Albert B. Fall
Edward L. Doheney
Harry F. Sinclair
District of Columbia
Teapot Dome
Elk Hill
Edward L. Doheney, Jr
Someone Is Taking Advantage of Harry Thaw on Broadway
On Broadway Harry K Thaw faces press agent allegations as attorney Bartholomew Boyne denies Thaw tipped recklessly in a cabaret visit Thaw says he is in New York on business and may stay briefly A second report cites a $100 tip for a $91 bill and a $2 tip amid a controversy over a dancer Fawn Gray wearing a two row diamond bracelet
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Harry Thaw
Associated Iressa
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Broadway
Bartholomew Boyne
Thaw
Boyne
Reyne
Fawn Gray
Imminent split in Presbyterian church over virgin birth rule
In Columbus on May 27 the General Assembly warned of a likely break within the Presbyterian Church in the United States. Liberal member Dr Henry Sloane Coffin said the church will split if presbyteries uphold a literal virgin birth requirement for ministers. Ultra-fundamentalists led by Dr Clarence Edward Macartney insisted church law must be upheld and protested New York presbytery licensing ministers who doubt the creed. A formal protest circulated among ministers for signatures, about fifty names attached so far.
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Columbus
Presbyterian
United States of Africa
General Assembly
Henry Sloane Coffin
New York
Clarence Edward MacArtney
Charles B. Swartz
Chicago
Cinema Cars to Relieve Train Travel Boredom
English railway officials monitor an experiment on Czechoslovakia’s state railways using cinema cars aboard express trains. German authorities consider the idea. Prague reports cinema cars seat 80, show light films with scenery, industry and country features during long or dull stretches.
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Manchester
Czechoslovakia
Prague
Savings of 800 Affected by Broker Failure
In New York on May 27 the savings of 800 persons are affected by the failure of Frank H. McNulty, a broker. An injunction bars him from selling stock. Liabilities are estimated at 1 million dollars, assets at 1.5 million, mostly office furniture.
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Associated Tress
New York
Frank H. McNulty
Alleged King of Smugglers Arrested During Load
Ben Kerr of Toronto, dubbed the lake rum king, was arrested near Point Breeze as he unloaded Canadian ale from a motor boat. Four men and Mae Davis of Webster faced charges, with a gunfight reported during the stop. Kerr taunted officials as the case moved forward. Halifax reports note ships from the liquor fleet sailing to St Pierre Havana Nassau and Bermuda after the U S blockade.
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Associated Press
Rochester
N. Y
Ben Kerr
Toronto
King
Lake Ontario
Point Breeze
Kerr
Mae Davis
Webster
Wiedenmann
Halifax
N. S
Hquor
Canadian
United States Guard
Luenberg
St. Pierre
Havana
Nassau
Bermuda
Ruffo Apology Burst During Berlin Rigoletto Show
The Italian baritone Titta Ruffo lost patience during the Berlin Opera performance of Rigoletto as conductor Dobrowen was reportedly moving too slowly. He shouted multiple signals, then rushed to the promoter's box, causing a split in the audience and forcing the act to end prematurely.
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Reeppo
Titta Ruffo
Berlin
Sinker
Dobrowen
Ruffo
Sineer
Three Sofia Bombing Leaders Hanged in Public Square
Three leaders in the Sveti Kral cathedral bombing in Sofia were executed publicly today. Zadgorsky the cathedral custodian Friedman and Koeft were hanged as troops stood guard. the April 16 bombing killed 160 during funeral services for General Cheohelef, shot April 14 in the capital.
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Associated Press
Sopla
Bulgaria
Sveti Kral
Zadgorsky
Friedman
Koeft
Sofia
Cheohelef
Catholic Order Elects Officers in Iowa State Meet
James C. Mullaney of Sioux City was elected state deputy of the Knights of Columbus at the closing session of the twenty fourth annual state convention. He succeeds Albert McGinn of Council Bluffs. Joe Mc Cormick of Cedar Rapids was reelected secretary for his eighth term. Other officers named include J. F. Wallinspeer treasurer Paul Kamler warden KE Mcinirney and delegates to the national convention.
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Associated Press
Dubouqe
James C. Mullaney
Sioux City
Knights of Columbus
Albert McGinn
Council Bluffs
Joe McCormick
Cedar Rapids
J. F. Wallinspeer
West Point
Paul Kamler
Clinton
KE. F. Mcinirney
Crest
Dubuque
City
Only Fight Horse Drawn Cabs Left on the Streets of Washington
In Washington DC on May 27 a lone horse cab remains as other cabs vanish. A driver recalls eight left, cites novelty value and cautious riders, and notes road conditions and horse care. The piece weaves in stray references to Langley, the Wright brothers, Herring’s failed patent, and cultural figures, reflecting early aviation chatter amid dwindling horse-drawn transport.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
D. C
James
Cry
Langley
Wright Brothers
Walcott
Smithsonian Institution
Orville Wright
Wilbur
Augustus M. Herring
Corn condition improves despite cold snap in Des Moines
Weather and crop bureau reports corn is in better shape than spring, with first planting nearly finished, most crops up and cultivation underway in central and southern Iowa. Areas damaged by May 28 cold spell span many counties, with 25 to 50 percent of corn in badly damaged zones needing replanting, though statewide replanting may be 5 to 10 percent. Permanent damage deemed slight. oats, wheat, barley, rye need rain, hay lands and pastures suffer from drought. garden and fruit crops hurt by heat frost.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Weather and Crop Bureau
Lyon County
Kossuth
Humboldt
Wright
Webster
Greene
Boone
Dallas
Guthrie
Adair
Cass
Adams
Montgomery
Page
Allamakee
Winneshiek
Butler
Bremer
Fayette
Clayton
Iowa
Johnson
De Molay Convention Heads to Grinnell on June 22
Five hundred delegates are expected for the annual De Molay state convention in Grinnell on June 22. Jassin A. West of Sioux City, state superintendent and Grand Council representative from Kansas City, will attend with speakers J. H. Main and Prof. John Gannaway of Grinnell College. Delegates will lodge in the college dormitories.
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Grinnela Ta
de Molay
Jassin A. West
Sioux City
Grand Council
Kansas City
J. MH. T. Main
John Gannaway
Grinnell College
Five men jailed after suspected drunken driving in Iowa City
Five men, all black, face jail or are jailed after suspected drunken driving incidents in Iowa City. Three cars overturned in separate incidents Sunday as Sheriff James Martin holds suspects awaiting County Attorney Ed L. OConnor. Names include Bert Carpenter of Cedar Rapids and G K Piergon Roy Turner from Washington plus Watson Holmes.
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Iowa City
James Martin
Ed. L. O'Connor
Watson Holmes
Johnson County
Bert Carpenter
Cedar Rapids
G. K. Piergon
Roy Turner
Washington
A. Hout
Carpenter
Hout
Washingtonians
Pierson
Turner
Boy Scout Poppy Drive Offers Keen Kutter Prize
Commander P da Etter announces the Keen Kutter official Boy Scout axe for the Scout selling the most poppies this week. Displayed at George W Stewart hardware. Supplies from Mrs Charles Swen. A separate prize for the top girl seller will be announced tomorrow.
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P. da Etter
Leon Beatty
American Legion
George W. Stewart Hardware
Charles Swn
Ford chief engineer to inspect U S vessels for possible purchase
W B Mayo, chief engineer at Ford, plans to visit the east to inspect seven of 14 ships tied up by the U S Shipping Board at Hog Island and Jones Point. If seaworthy and refittable cheaply, Ford may buy them to move cars to South Atlantic and South American branches and return fruit canoes. Mayo said breaking even would warrant testing the plan.
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Associated Press Petroit
Mich
Wm. B. Mayo
Ford Motor Company
United States Shipping Board
Hog Island
Jones Point
N. Y
Caldwell
N. J
Henry Ford
Detroit Free Press
Ford
Ford Company
South Atlantic
South American
Mayo
Mission Board Reports Expansion of Presbyterian Efforts
The Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions presented its 88th annual report in Columbus on May 27, noting higher contributions than ever aside from one deficit year. Total receipts reached 4.43 million dollars with national churches contributing 2.31 million and the total available funds after deficits totaling 4.64 million for mission work and administration. Missionaries operate in countries including Mexico, India, China, and the Philippines with 1,589 workers, and the goal remains strengthening national churches toward self support while continues overseas aid and training.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Presbyterian General Assembly
Mexico
Guatemala
Colombia
Venezuela
Chile
Brazil
Cameroun
West Africa
Syria
Mesopotamia
Persia
India
Siam
Philippines
China
Korea
Japan
Board of Foreign Missions
Mine Disaster At Carolina Coal Company In North Carolina
A May 27 AP report from Raleigh says sixty five men are entombed underground at the Carolina Coal Company mine eight miles from Sanford after a gas explosion. A separate Sanford telegraph note says about fifty men were trapped with one body recovered as rescue workers labor in lower levels. Three explosions occurred at the mine trapping hundreds and hindering any access due to dense fumes.
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Associated Press
Raleigh, N. C
Carolina Coal Company
Sanford
Raleigh
N. C
Carolina Coal Mines
Italy Plans Debt Settlement With United States
Italy proceeds with preliminary negotiations to settle its debt to the United States without tying funding proposals to French actions. Ambassador Aaron De Martino discussed the matter with Secretary Mellon and Under-Secretary Winston, who urged leniency in collections. Officials indicated willingness to assist and considered delaying settlement and an amortization plan for the 2,138,543,000 debt in ten installments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Italy
United States
France
Aaron de Martino
Mellon
Winston
Treasury
Thomas R. Marshall Shows Improvement After Illness
Former President Thomas R. Marshall in Washington rests at the New Willard Hotel and is described as much improved after a severe cold and exhaustion that followed his arrival from Indianapolis yesterday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas R. Marshall
New Willard Hotel
Marshall
Indianapolis
Demands for Modern Education Prompt Missionary Push
Demands for modern education and the desire for physical healing require a larger force of missionaries than the board has been able to appoint.
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Perstance
Econductor
Charles PP
Stewart
BE. C. Huffaker
Herring
Wrights
James V. Martin
Martin
Lawdy
Jaque
Lord
SRE
Direg
S Dalcroze
Paris
Geneva
America
Maret
Washgton
Washington D. C
Grinnell
U.S
Chives
Eign
North Carolina
Robt. White
Robert White
Dr. Shepherd
Thos. R. Marshall
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