Offer For Merchant Fleet Over Billion Dollars Proposed
The Shipping Board will investigate a proposal of over one billion dollars for the entire government merchant fleet. John W. Slack of Columbus Postal Supply, Silver Creek NY, offered one billion fifty one million dollars for ships and all related property with an initial fifty one million payment due October 1, 1938 and fifty million annually thereafter.
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Associated Vrese
Washington, BD. C
The
Shipping Board
Lasker
John W. Slack
Columbus Postal Supply Company
Silver Creek
New York
Active
United States Shipping Board
Forest Fires Rage Across Wisconsin and Minnesota
Fire fighters battled multiple blazes in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota as crews aimed to protect farms and small towns. Wardens blamed most fires on motorists discarding lighted matches or cigarette stubs from vehicles, with several fires sparked along highways.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Associated Press
Superior
Wis
Hope of Captives Release Held Out
Teaochwang dispatches report a possible breakthrough in negotiations for freeing fourteen foreigners held in bandit strongholds on the Aotzuka mountain. Chinese officials seek to placate the bandits, with Tsaochwang relief camp officials promising safety and noting a loss of face for all sides.
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Associated Press
Tientsin
China
Teaochwang
Aotzuka
Tsaochwang
Tuchun
Shantung
Girl Killed After Auto Crash Near Mason City
Gladys Regal fifteen of Colwell died in Mason City after a skull fracture from a Sunday night automobile crash. Howard Pantier of Elma, driver of the car, is held by police awaiting full investigation of the dance party return from Clear Lake.
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Associated Press
Mason City
Ila
Gladys Regal
Colwell
Howard Pantier
Elma
Clear Lake
Davenport Kiwanis Quartet Wins Prize at Atlante
Davenport Kiwanis Club quartet won first prize over seven singing groups at the Kiwanis International convention in Atlanta. The event took place last night as part of the national gathering in Georgia.
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Davenport Kiwanis Club
Atlante
Atlanta
Georgia
Kiwanis Club International
Baptist Meeting Focuses on World Peace Resolutions
In Atlantic City on May 29 delegates at the Northern Baptist convention advanced resolutions supporting world peace. They chose not to revive creedal matters and did not specifically mention President Harding's proposed permanent international court or a league of nations.
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World Court
League OF Nations
Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Northern Baptist Convention
Harding
Legion Head Urges Nation Honor Heroes
Indianapolis May 29 The national commander of the American Legion Alvin M Owsley urged the nation to pay homage to fallen heroes on Memorial Day linking the sacrifices of American war dead to the ideals they died for and calling on every man woman and child to honor memory of those who served in every war.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Alvin M. Owsley
American Legion
Owsley
Testimony Begins in General Lee Fraud Case in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas today May 29 testimony starts in the General Lee fraud case in U S district court after jury preliminaries a nephew of Gen Robert E Lee will challenge defendant General Robert A Lee's claimed descent from the Confederate leader The indictment accuses Charles Sherwin H H Schwartz and two others of using the General Lee claim to push their schemes.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Lee
United States District Court
Robert E. Lee
Robert A. Lee
Charles Sherwin
H. H. Schwartz
Treasury Official Seeks Pause in Pittman Act Silver Purchases
Washington May 29 Assistant Secretary Gilbert of the Treasury suggested postponing further silver purchases under the Pittman act until June 15 at a Senate hearing. He said the treasurer would likely issue a formal announcement soon.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gilbert
Treasury Department
Senate Committee On Gold and Silver
Disorder Reported at Dresden Riot Attempt
A Berlin paper claims unemployed crowds tried to storm Dresden police headquarters last night with several dead or wounded, even as Saxony officials deny any disorders occurred.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Ger
Government of
Saxonys
Dresden
Five Men Die in Powder Plant Blast at Fayville
An explosion at the Hercules powder company gelatine packing plant in Fayville Illinois killed five workers and injured three others. The blast occurred while the men were at work and the cause was not yet determined.
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Fayville
Ill
Hercules Powder Company
Man's View on Providence Warns Against Reckless Judgment
The passage argues that human perspective is limited and uncertain, urging humility before greater wisdom. It warns against rebellion and advises submitting to providential guidance in evaluating bearings and events.
Burlington Girl Killed by Automobile in Burlington Iowa
Mary Franeis Lemon four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs E H Lemon was run over and killed today in Burlington Iowa while crossing the street to buy milk. The accident involved a car driven by Ralph Nees of Burlington and another vehicle.
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Associated Press
Burlingtn
Iowa
Mary Franeis Lemon
E. H. Lemon
Burlington
Ralph Nees
Nees
Clara Phillips Arrives in New Orleans on Steamship
Clara Phillips, the fugitive and convicted hammer murderess, reached New Orleans with a deputy sheriff and her sister aboard the steamer Copan. A large crowd gathered at the dock in greeting as she completed the first leg of her trip toward Los Angeles.
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New Orleans
Associated Press
Len
Clara Phillips
Hammer
Los Angeles
Copan
Workman of Ohio Wins Big Ten Prize For Scholarship
C Noel Workman of Huntington West Virginia ex quarterback on Ohio State football and member of the 1923 baseball squad won the Big Ten scholarship medal for combined excellence in athletics and scholarship. The medal is awarded annually and Workman, who funded his schooling, had a higher average than the student body. After graduation in June he will become director of physical education at Simpson College Iowa where he will coach football basketball and baseball.
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Columbus
Ohio
C. Noel Workman
Huntington
West Virginia
Ohio State
Workman
Simpson College
Iowa
Mass Meeting in Ruhr to Reject Offer
Ten thousand striking Ruhr miners plan a mass meeting to decide on industrialists offer to end the walkout. Officials say settlement proposals will be overwhelmingly rejected as the strike tightens. About 300000 workers are on strike, with 160 relief workers and 70 metal works men also idle.
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Associated Press
Gelsekirchen
Germany
Ruhr
Deaths of Two Women Linked to Sanitarium Water Cure
Chicago, May 29. The state department of registration and education opened an inquiry into the deaths of two women shortly after leaving a suburban sanitarium. Relatives said the women were subjected to a water cure with a garden hose and were dieted to extreme emaciation before death.
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Chicago
Ill
State Department of Registration and Education Today
John W. Follmer
Boxing Bill Passed By Illinois House in Omnibus Vote
SPRINGFIELD IL May 29 The Illinois House passed an 18 million dollar omnibus bill and a separate 81 to 53 vote legalizing boxing. The measures now go to the Senate for consideration.
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Associated Press
Springfield
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Illinois
Des Moines University student withdraws hazing charge
Gordon W. Holler, a Des Moines university student, withdrew charges he filed yesterday against William Clifton and Harold R. Eaton, members of a hazing party. He reported being covered with molasses and feathers after a country excursion. No action will be taken against the students involved.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Gordon W. Holler
Des Moines University
William Clifton
Harold R. Eaton
Holler
Omaha
Earthquake in Persia Kills Thousands at Turbat-i Haidari
Reports from Teheran state one thousand people were killed by a major earthquake at Turbat-i Haidari in British India. The shocks lasted for hours and many villages were destroyed.
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Allahabad
British India
Teheran
Persia
Turbat-i-Haidari
Prosecution Considered Over Veterans Bureau Fraud Scandals
Evidence from the senate committee inquiry into the Veterans Bureau has been sent to the Department of Justice for potential criminal action. Attorney General charges focus on alleged fraud in Veterans Hospital dental work, with possible action against individuals tied to hospital site purchases and related property deals.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee
Veterans’ Bureau
Department of Justice
Veterans’ Hospital
Justice Department
Bureau
Tents for Fight Fans in Montana Destroyed by Fire
Fire destroyed $50,000 worth of tents and blankets meant for fight fans at the Dempsey Gibbons boat in Shelby Montana, planned for July 4. Damages reported in Chicago with early today timing and preparation disruptions impacting large crowd arrangements.
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Montana
Associated Préns
Chicago
Dempsey-Gibbons
Shelby
Unchanging Human Nature Through Ages
A Cincinnati Enquirer quotation asserts human nature remains constant despite many changes seen over a long life. The comment highlights enduring traits from early times to the present.
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Adam
Cincinnati Faquirer
Young Man Testifies Calm On Stand In Wertz Murder Case
Roberto Leeper, a former county resident, testifies he was in the Wertz home basement when Roy Wertz was shot. He supports his wife and mother-in-law, denies planning to kill Wertz, and asserts he was calm and composed during cross examination. He says he did not betray Beryl Wertz Leeper. He recalls marriage in Chicago and service in the Rainbow division in France. He admits a past auto theft charge but was cleared.
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Associated Preas
Iowa City
Roberto Lepey
Wertz
Roy Wertz
William Barth
Leeper
Barth
Beryl Wertz Leeper
Chicago
Rainbow Division
France
Thompson Named Temporary Receiver for Iowa Corn Products
In Des Moines May 29 Os car Thompson was appointed temporarily as receiver for the Iowa Corn Prod company by Judge L L Thompson. The receivership was requested by A W Kenney, a stockholder and director.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Oscar Thompson
Iowa Corn Prod Company
L. L. Thompson
A. W. Kenney
Tax Conspiracy Case at Dubuque Is Being Hastened
In Dubuque Iowa Judge George C. Scott extends court sessions to six o'clock to speed the Income tax conspiracy case against A A Cooper and W B Cooper. Defense attacks last week's tests by Gordon vs former Cooper bookkeeper John Gillin who allegedly admitted to Ball that A A Cooper "got to him" and that Gillin joined a drinking party in the Cooper office. Gillin denied the charges on the stand yesterday afternoon.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Iowa
Theovernment
A. A
Cooper
George C. Scott
Gordon
John Gillin
Ball
A. A. Cooper
Gillin
Cooper Company
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