Northwestern class rush death probes widen to 41 former students
Chicago dispatch reports Illinois investigators seek 41 Northwestern University alumni who left the campus after Leighton Mount vanished during the 1921 class rush. State's Attorney Crowe says the case is far from ended and suspects a cover up. A skeleton found near Evanston pier is Mount's but cause of death remains undetermined. Proceedings include questioning witnesses and possible arrest of junior class president Lawrence Horan amid links to the Aubere death and reported liquor parties connected to the Mount case.
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Chicago
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Northwestern University
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Evanston
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Louis Aubere
Mount Matter
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Witch
Atudenta
George W. Gorman
Wstant
Scott
Lawrence Horran
Dorthweatern
Axel Lonngagulst
Flannton
Detroit
Fred Scott
University
Mounts Qeath
Lonngquist
Audrey Lanngquist Beott
John Beott
Theelient Scott
John Boott
Scissors Fatal Quarrel Between Boys At Brentwood School
Two nine year old boys Joseph Dewhurst and Wilson Smith, inseparable neighbors from Mt Rainier Maryland, argued while making taffy at Wilson's home. A scissors thrown during the dispute pierced Joseph in the back and heart as they prepared to divide the candy. Joseph died en route to Casualty hospital after being carried from his home at 3634 Thirty Fifth Street. Wilson, held by his father, faces coroner's inquest Monday night with the State's Attorney notified. The coroner's jury lists include Wilbur Smith and J W Robinson among others.
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Wilson Smith
Pat Rainier
Brentwood School
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Wilson
Joseph
Mt. Raider
Maryland
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Justice of the Peace
Robert Joyce
John Smith
Harry Nalley
Weenster Des
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Wilbur Smith
William Moffman
Wesley Widmeyer
W. W. James
A. Bauman
Charles Newman
Lightbauman
J. H. Bell
Swiss Seek Monopoly on Angora Cats From Angora
Lausanne May 12 exclusive concession for export of Angora cats proposed to Turkish government via Ismet Pasha. Syndicate claims capacity to breed 1,000,080 pure blood Angora cats annually at low cost and sell in America and England for at least 60 dollars each, seeking terms and compatibility with Chester concession. Shukri Bey notes Anatolia holds many pure blood Angora cats and fears price rises. Anatolia could export up to 1,000,000 cats annually.
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Missing Army Flier's Charred Bones Found
Charred remains of Col. Francis H. Marshall former US Cavalry chief and Lieut. Charles Webber army aviator were located near Ouyenaca peak 49 miles from San Diego by cattleman George McKane. Both officers disappeared December 7 while en route from San Diego to Arizona on an army plane.
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Calif
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United States Cavalry
Charles Webber
Ouyenaca Peak
George McKane
Arizona
Girl Seeks Governor Permission to Be Killed
Nashville May 12 Gov Aus Tin Peay received an extraordinary request from a girl in middle Tennessee asking for the privilege of being drugged to insensibility and electrocuted or phot. She describes futile attempts to restore health and says she has no one to care for her and life is no good.
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Austin Peay
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Dead Woman Found After Taxi Ride in Scranton Hotel Episode
Police probe a Scranton woman identified as Mrs David Spruks who died of heart disease after a taxi ride in New York yesterday. The taxi driver, directed by a hotel porter to “just take her for a ride,” found her two hours after she checked out. A long rambling ride preceded the discovery and the body showed valuable jewelry.
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President to lead dedication of Alexander Hamilton Memorial
President Harding will give the principal address at the dedication Thursday of the Alexander Hamilton Memorial on the south terrace of the Treasury building. Secretary Mellon will preside and several former Secretaries of the Treasury are expected to attend.
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Protest Fosdick Sermon Heads to General Assembly
An overture from the Philadelphia presbytery to the Presbyterian general assembly in Indianapolis May 12 proposes directing the New York presbytery to enforce doctrinal conformity at First Presbyterian Church of New York City. The motion cites a May 21 1922 Fosdick sermon on the virgin birth, noting Fosdick’s Union Theological Seminary role and lack of church jurisdiction over him.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
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New York
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Treasury notes oversubscribed as $400 million issue tops demand
Secretary Mellon announced the offering of 400 900 600 of 44 percent Treasury notes dated May 15 1953 maturing March 15 1927 has been oversubscribed. Total subscriptions reach about $1 billion with exchanges of victory notes. Subscriptions closed yesterday except for exchanges which remain open a few days longer. Exchanges proceeding satisfactorily and final allotments will be released by Federal Reserve banks.
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Vanderlip proposes 25 member elected council for foreign policy
At a Swedenborgian luncheon Frank A. Vanderlip urged abolishing the Senate role in foreign affairs and greatly shrinking presidential power. He proposed a 25 member council elected by the people, half abroad, to run foreign policy for ten year terms to ensure continuity. He backed the world court concept but faulted current machinery and warned against national sovereignty blocking international justice.
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Willard Knocks Out Johnson and Firpo Dominates McAuliffe
Big Jess Willard KO'd Floyd Johnson at Yankee Stadium while Firpo stopped Jack McAuliffe. The day's sports pages feature W C McGeehan's technical bout breakdowns and Davenport's layman pen pictures. Also notes Patterson McNutt on Roger Wethered winning the British amateur golf title and Vigil taking the Preakness at Pimlico in 1 31 1-5.
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Yankee Stadium
New York
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Firpo
Jack McAuliffe
Renanit
Tiny Tim" Herman
Harry Drake
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W. A. Davenport
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Roger Wethered
Britain
Robert Harris
Vigil
Pimlico Park
Wall Street Explosion Plot Arrest Made in 1920 Case
New York police arrested Noah Lerner, 28, an electrician, on homicide charges connected to the Wall Street blast that killed more than 30 people on September 18, 1920. He is accused of hiring the wagon that carried the explosives. The tip came from Mr and Mrs Thomas Doyle of Baton Rouge after their trip abroad.
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Wall Street
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Mire
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Baton Rouge
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President to Remain Two Weeks in Alaska Tour
The President will spend about two weeks in Alaska during a summer trip, with Secretary Hoover and Secretaries Work and Wallace accompanying him. He plans to be away from the United States for about a month, with five to six days for each leg of the voyage. The itinerary covers all major towns and government centers, excluding the far northwest region.
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Kidnaping of Hood Rocks Tulsa Amid Reports of Pursuit
Tulsa May 12 Fred Hood a wealthy local business leader is seized from his home by masked men and has not been heard from. His wife reports no word from Hood's father John and brother Jack who chased the five kidnappers in their car. Federal charges of narcotic violations were filed against Hood and his two sons. SHIELD CHILDREN IN COURT New York May 12 Mayor Hylan praises Magistrate Ryan for barring reporters from a children’s court action urging records be kept to protect youths from blackmail. Belgium Mobilizes Railroad Strikers Brugsels May 12 government orders military mobilization of railroad workers to end the strike. nonreporting workers will be expelled as deportees. The move follows use of volunteers to maintain lines at Liege.
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China Is Powerless to Rescue Captives in Train Raid
In Shantung hills, four male and two female foreigners and an unknown Chinese hostages remain with marauders after the Shanghai to Peking express raid. Diplomats demand release as Beijing faces indemnity and penalties, with Americans Major Roland Pinger and Robert Allen among the captives. Lucy Aldrich and two boys released. several others still held including Mexicans Manuel Verea and wife. Foreign communities protest, while questions of political plotting surface amid government pressure.
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Washington
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Italy
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France
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Mina Schoenberg
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Allies Give Ultimatum at Near East Conference
Allies press Tamet Pasha, head of the Turkish delegation, for practical settlement ideas as the Near East conference faces a decision. The posture resembles a mailed ultimatum amid Greek withdrawal fears and belligerent regional moods.
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President Harding backs Boy Scout campaign in New York
James West reports Harding sent personal letters and anniversary roundups to 388 local councils praising the Boy Scouts of America for reaching 600 0 9 member ship and urging 100 000 more recruits. The president says he wants to extend the scout program to cultivate citizenship and service through learning by doing.
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Woman lures man for husband to slay in New York foul deed
New York police report Marie Vatter lured Alonzo Storey to her Glendale home where Ernest Vetter attacked him with a hatchet and knife. Storey’s mutilated body was dumped in Jamaica Bay. parts of another body found near Yankee Stadium are linked to an unknown man. The Vetters are charged with homicide.
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Ernest Vetter
Alonzo J. Storey
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River Pirates Turn From Rum to Sugar on York
River pirates shift targets from rum to sugar as prices rise. Harbor police report large loots from the East and Hudson rivers, including Hght in the harbor area, with increased activity noted today.
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Escaping Gas Fatal To Retired Soldier
James W. Bacon an 80 year old retired soldier living at 82 P Street Northwest was found dead in a tiled room yesterday. Gas escaped from one jet while another was partly turned on. Coroner Ramsay Nevitt viewed the body and ruled the death an accidental death.
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France's Premier Poincare Sends Mothers Day Greetings
Premier Poincare of France cabled greetings to American mothers on Mothers Day. The message, addressed to Miss Anne Jarvin, said France is close to them on this great day and sent best wishes.
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U.S
Poincare
Philadelphia
Mothers of America
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Soviet Reply to British Ultimatum Aims at Conference
Moscow reports the Russian government signals readiness to discuss a peaceful conference to avert a break with Britain. Foreign Minister Tchitcherin vows no step back before demands, while Trotsky asserts the red army is prepared for a long war if needed. The Moscow soviet meeting condemns the British note as insolent and pledges revenge for Vorovsky’s assassination.
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