Mystery Deepens Over Death of Officer in Caroline Islands
The body of Lt. Col. Earl St. Ellis of the U.S. Marine Corps, who died in the Caroline Islands on May 12, will not be shipped to the United States due to climate and travel delays. Washington notes no official cause and questions remain about whether the death was accidental while officials in Tokyo report burial on the islands. Autopsy prospects are uncertain and no consular access exists within 2,900 miles.
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Lient
Earl H. Bilis
United States Marine Corps
Coroline Islands
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Barl
Coring
Foreign Office
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Cotten
Devons
Washington
Toklo
Earl St. Ellis
Caroline Islands
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Marine Corps
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Col. Bilis
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Col. Ellis
Ells
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Carolines
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Great Brotherhood
Ely
A 1 Council
Mose
Rituals and rights clash in ancient rites discussions
A garbled report from Southern Rhodesia references human sacrifice, trials for killing a youth to appease a goddess, and broader calls for civic liberty and fraternity. It contrasts reverence for equal rights with warnings about secrecy and conspiracy, urging just dealing among nations.
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Salisbury
Southern Rhodesia
America
God
Just Fraternities Only Can Survive Declares Harding
Fragmented OCR text argues for strong fraternalism, citing minister impersonations and public duties. It discusses the role of fraternities in shaping civic life and charity, urging leaders to support organized fraternalism as central to American virtue and societal well being.
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Harding
Praclivce
America
Numa
Umaga Ur
Prohibition Raid Seizes Liquor on Pontchartrain Structure
A major raid in New York City followed the repeal of the late prohibition law. Officials seized a large quantity of liquor from a structure on Pontchartrain during a four hour operation. Charles Schwager and a wallman were arrested.
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Three Children of Recent Bride Provided For in Gould Will
The will of George Jay Gould filed for probate in New York provides for three children of his later marriage to Mrs Guinivere Sinclair. The fortune from Jay Gould goes to seven children of the first marriage while $4,000,000 is held in trust for the widow during her lifetime.
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Tams River
Guinivere Sinclair
George Jay Gould
Gould
Jay Gould
Heat Prostrations Hit Public Parade. 350 Treated
Washington June 5 Public heat record set as police estimate more than 350 persons were treated for heat prostration at Shrine fes tivities along Pennsylvania avenue during the public event. Most affected stood in uncovered stands or along the parade line as temperatures soared.
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Acontie
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania Avenue
French Chamber Moves To Curb Royalist Movement
Paris reports the French Chamber of Deputies prepared firm measures to curb royalist activity. Lawmakers pressed Prime Minister Poincare to issue a strong public statement and vow vigorous action against the royalist organization.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Preimier Poincare
Funeral Service Held for Mrs Cass at Local Church
Hundreds attended the funeral for Mrs. Cass this afternoon at Christ Church in Waterloo. Rev Ernest Mawisey and Rev Thomas Horton read the burial service while honorary pallbearers and several community figures participated, reflecting the high regard in which she was held.
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Christ
Remains of Local Figures Rushed to Funeral Home
Taut Mueller elder son of Rev and Mrs Mueller died after a three month illness at Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota. The body lies at Petersen Bres mortuary with services likely Friday at 110 High Street. Emma Exman's body will arrive from Chester Pennsylvania and burial set for Fairview after private services at the Brede Towne funeral home.
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Rochester
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I Tne
Ars
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Bres Miortivary
High Street
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Kanna Inman
Chester
Brefe © Towne Funeral Home
Fairview
Pioneer Spirit and Problems Gone Forward in Time
The University of Kansas chancellor S. Lindley urged Americans to face global and domestic issues in a pioneer spirit. He argued progress travels in accelerating stages, cites frontier work in science and social order, and calls education key to unlocking mind power and a peaceful future.
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Associated Press
Lawa City
S.ir. Lindley
University of Kansas
Uni of Iowa
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Gladstone
Earth
Babylon
Lina
Greece
Berkles
Bacon
Lanly
Fateral Order
Alaska
Einersantey
Chicago Heat Fueled Giant Terrorizing Neighbors Shot
An unidentified man described as a giant was shot by a Chicago patrolman after neighbors called for help as the man, heated and delirious, allegedly terrorized locals by throwing bricks and jars. Three bystanders also collapsed from the heat before noon as temperatures peaked.
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Chicago
Jin
James Erbean
Bolshevist Plot Suspects Arrested in Tokio Case
Police in Tokio report arrests of Waseda University professors and others tied to a Bolshevist propaganda scheme aimed at the Naanese army. Authorities promise more detentions as evidence links suspects to alleged cabinet plots and anti-government activities.
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Tokio
Red
Jane Fas
Five Die as Templar Train Wreck Near Durand
A special train carrying 200 Knights Templar to a state convention derailed near Durand Michigan at noon. Five people were killed and 36 injured, ten seriously, when the engine jumped the rails and coaches overturned. Injured were rushed to Owosso Mint hospitals. doctors warned death toll could rise.
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United S’ress
Durand
Mich
Knights Templar
Flint
John Herrickson
Knight Templar
Iona
H. J. Weldon
Tone
Frank Pearson
Joe Parker
W. K. McSween
Iona Commandery
Raguy
Owosso
Mint
Minnesota Fight for Nelson Seat Sparks GOP Split
The Minnesota senatorial vacancy race triggers a major Republican split as Gov. Preus and rivals battle amid a court fight over his special election. Magnus Johnson faces a potential Farmers Labor nomination, while Judge Hallam and Rep. Sydney Anderson emerge as possible strongest contenders. Administration hopes hinge on keeping the seat, with analysts noting the outcome tests party strength and ships in national politics.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Minnesota
Preus
Freus
Magnus Johnson
Shipstead
Senate
Shinstead
Hke Preus
Pres
Hallam
Oscar Hallam
Johnson
Sydney Anderson
Hallam J
St. Caus
Winn
Knule Nelson
Rampray County District
Supreme Court
Frank JH. McAllister
Tower Court
Nilton
J. A
Prensy
McAltiater
Altho Prews
Hogs Move to Ban Dead Languages at Farm College
George C. Wilson takes over as president of Oklahoma A and M College in Stillwater vowing to remove classical languages from the curriculum. He says the school will focus on agriculture and practical studies to boost hogs and cotton production, while modern languages may be offered noncompulsorily. Several instructors resign amid reforms.
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United Press
Stillwater
Olla
George C. Wilson
Labor League
Oklahoma A. and M. College
Wilson
National Guard
Phare
Julius Caesar
State University
School of Commerce
School of Fine Arts
Earl Seeks New York marriage but faces divorce hurdle
New York officials refuse a marriage license for Jessica Brown and the Earl of Northesk because Brown is recently divorced in Chicago. The clerk cites missing technical details under New York law, leaving the couple to seek a license elsewhere.
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New York
Jessica Brown
Corsiphee
Earl of
Brown
Charles City
Charles Gray
Des Moines
James R. Guessford
Guessford
Student Riot Ends Batavia Superintendent's Life
In Batavia New York weeks of unrest over a high school mutiny against Principal Weber and a failed reappointment of teacher Miss Marie Real culminated in the suicide of Albertus Ladd 53 the school superintendent. His body was found in a cistern at his home after months of nervous strain and insomnia.
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Biwin
Albertus Ladd
Ladd
Howard
Weber
Board of Education
Marie Real
High Grade Liquors Found in Colorado Smuggling Bust
State and federal prohibition officers seized two truckloads of liquor valued at about 25000 near Salida Colorado. The drivers of both trucks were arrested. The liquor is believed smuggled across the Mexican border.
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Denver
Colo
Salida
Murder mystery as broker Guy Moore found near railroad tracks
Kansas City police admit no solid leads in the death of Guy Moore, wealthy broker, whose mutilated body was found on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line. A nationwide tramp lookout remains active for a man matching Moore's description, but searches are suspended awaiting a break in another city. Police now suspect homicide rather than accident or suicide.
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Kansas City
Guy Moore
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
M Moore
Moore
Army Flier Killed in Plane Crash at Aberdeen
Lieut. W. K. Phillip, an army aviator, was killed today when his plane crashed during takeoff at Aberdeen Maryland. The mishap occurred as he was lifting off for a flight, and official reports confirmed the fatality.
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Washington, D. GC
W. K. Phillipg
Aberdeen
Athletic affairs at State College in muddle
Hugo Otopalik will serve as athletic director at Iowa State College until a successor to A W Mayser is named. Mayser resignations trigger reorganization of the athletic council as President Pearson moves to form a new control body. Mayser's salary continues until Sept 1.
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Associated Press
Ames
Hugo Otopalik
Iowa State College
A. W. Mayser
Mayser
R.A. Pearson
Pearson
State Board of Education
Ames Athletics
Jewell W. Johnson
Waterloo
Iowa State
Colege
Stote
Evans elected in eighth fills Iowa GOP delegation
Des Moines reports Judge Hiram Evans Republican Corydon won the Eighth district race by about 1500 votes over Democrat J P Daughton Grand River. Evans carried six counties while Daughton led in five including Adams Appanoose Fremont Lucas and Union counties. Evans a 18 year Third District judge campaigned for lower taxes enforcement of Prohibition and farmer aid. Daughton conceded saying unofficial returns showed Evans leading by about 1000 votes.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Congress
Hiram. Evans
Corydon
Hofaes M. Serhners
Portoania
Judge Evans
J. P. Daughton
Grand River
Daughton
Towner
Clarke
Decatur
Page
Ringgold
Taylor
Wayne
Adams
Appanoose
Fremont
Lucas
Union
Wayne County
Evans
Glark
Larens
PAES
Waverelee
LAUT
Third Judicial District
Caughton
Hiram K. Evans
English Hero Homes Fail to Meet Soldiers Parlor Promise
London reports failings in postwar housing for veterans. Lloyd George promoted government homes “fit for heroes” but wives protested lack of parlors. The government conceded, yet a common refrain echoes across England about missing parlor spaces in the so called hero homes.
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London
Great Britain
Lloyd George
England
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