Diplomatic Efforts Grow as Bandit Prisoners May Be Released
Reports from Peking and Shanghai indicate that American prisoner releases are imminent after diplomacy and negotiations. United States Minister Schurman expects word hourly on the Suchow train captives while China faces an ultimatum from foreign powers and potential indemnities.
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Br United Press
Peking
Diplomat Corps
China
Shantung “Hills
Diplomatic Corps
Sage
Chinese Ministry of Communications
Associated Press
Shanghai
United States
Schurmean
Schurman
Scharman
Two Americans in Hands of Brigands
United Press reports from Tientsin that J. B. Powell an American newspapers man held with May and Robert A. Allen and other foreigners in the Shantung bandit camp near the wrecked Shanghai Peking Express cite a desperate plea for troops. The message, sent from the bandit camp, amplifies anger over perceived insufficient protection and relief efforts as captives are believed in deadly peril.
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Associated Press
Peking
J. A. Kenley
San Francisco
Lincheng
Henley
United Press
Tientsin
J. B. Powell
Robert A- Allen
Shantung
Powell
Morris Interests in Chicago Banks in Liquidation
Nelson and Hidward Morris, noted western financiers, begin liquidation of assets in seven Chicago banks with total deposits around 70 million dollars. The process follows the sale of Morris & Co to Armour & Co, with a three bank committee handling the liquidation. M. A. Taylor of First Trust & Savings Bank says the seven banks are in excellent shape.
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Chicago
Nelson
Hidward Morris
Morris & Co
Armour & Co
M. A. Taylor
First
Trust & Savings Bank
Obenchain to be questioned over items from Phillips
Los Angeles May 1 International News Wire Mrs Madelynne Obenchain once freed after three trials for the Belton Kennedy murder faces district attorney questions over alleged theft of Clara Phillips belongings. Jail matron identifies Phillips night gown powder puff manicure set and a framed photo as having been handed to Harold Carlton for safekeeping before Phillips escape.
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International News Wire
Los Angeles
Cal
Madelynne Qbenchain
Belton Kennedy
J. W. Joes
Clara Phillips
Swiss Killer Claims Revenge for Soviet Observer Death
Lausanne reports quote Alexander Conradi a Swiss man who killed M. Vorovsky, Russian observer at the near east peace conference, alleging vengeance for Russians torturing his relatives. Dibrilkovsky and Ahrens wounded. Vorovsky dead, investigation ongoing.
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International News Wire
Lausanne
George Tehitcherinu
Alexander Conradi
M. Vorovsky
Cecil Inot
Conradi
Cea
Vorovsky
Tehitcherin
Moscow
Albha
Russia
J. Dibrilkovsky
Ahrens
Dibrissovsky
Rome
Associated Press
M. Verovsky
Fascisti
United Press
Berlin
Switzerland
Dibrilkovsky
Secret hiding places probed for King Ben at Shiloh colony
In St. Joseph Michigan on May 11 a one man grand jury led by Judge Harry Sk ngeman investigated claims of secret chambers and passageways in the House of David. Contractor Philip Klum who built Shiloh residence was summoned to reveal if the cult’s king Benjamin Purnell could be concealed in a hidden apartment at the colony.
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St. Joseph
Mich
House of David
Benjamin Purnell
Harry Sk ¥Ngeman
Philip Klum
Shiloh
Purnell
Des Moines Sees Heavy Rain Raises Statewide Outlook
May 11 report from the Des Moines weather bureau notes heavy rains up to 11 o clock total about one and a half inches, described as general across the state. The rainfall is expected to benefit germinating crops statewide.
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Des Moines
Willard Johnson Bout Headlines Milk Fund Card in NYC
Boxing fans await results from the milk fund card in New York City with the Willard Johnson bout drawing top interest. Willard aims to show he deserves another shot at Dempsey while Johnson seeks to extend his heavyweight run. Fights begin around 1 PM Waterloo time and 3:20 PM Waterloo time for the main event with updates posted at the Courier office.
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Milk Fund
New York City
Willard-Johnson
Willard
Jack Dempsey
Johnson
Iowa
Work
New York
Waterloo
Two Boys Injured in Cycle Collision
Joni C Hildebrand Jr and Mary Chamberlain West High School students sustained compound fractures of a right leg when their motorcycle struck a car driven by S Wallace at Second and Denver. Both boys were taken to Presbyterian hospital in good condition with no complications.
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Joni Cg. Hildebrand, Jr
Chamberlain
West
S. 3
Wallace
Presbyterian Hospital
Second
Denver
Young Champerlain
Martha Wilson
Hildebrand
Drving
Watlace
West High
John G. Hildebrand
Third Street West
Jeremiah Racker
Randolph Street
George Chamberlain
Tae
Oklahoma A. and M. to Meet Iowa in Big Ten Debut
Stillwater Oklahoma May 11 arrangements set for a football game this fall between Oklahoma A and M and the University of Iowa The game will be in Iowa City on September 29 and marks the Aggies first Big Ten contest They will receive $3 000 for the trip
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Associates Press
Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma A
M. College
University of Iowa
Ed Gallagher
Iowa City
Aggies
Vollmer Apologizes with $500 Check to Relief Fund
At a Davenport mass meeting for German relief, former Congressman Henry Vollmer apologized for a Toronto speech criticizing U S European policy and gave a $500 check to the relief fund. Charles Grilk led the session and welcomed Vollmer back as a citizen. a vote of thanks followed.
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Davenport
Henry V Vollmer
Toronto
America
Charles Grilk
Vallmer
Vollmer
Vellmer
Government may refund corporate taxes to pre 1913 earners
Washington May 21. The Internal Revenue service indicated a probable refund of millions of dollars in taxes wrongly collected from corporate earnings prior to 1913. The bureau ruled that such earnings distributions were not within the revenue act and thus exempt from federal taxation.
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Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue Bureau
Campaign Opens For Building AK Masonic Temple
Invitations are mailed as campaign opens to build a Masonic Temple in Alaska. Members from all Masonic bodies and the Eastern Star are asked to participate in the effort led by the committee.
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AK Masonic
Masonic Bodies
Eastern Star
Mulberry Street
Park Avenue
Masonic Temple Corporation
Temple Campaign Committee
W. V_. Sibert
Masonry
K. of P. Hall
Waterloo
Order
J. Adam Bele
J. Adam Gede
St. Paul
Minnesota
Siber
Temple
Carleton Sias
Fred W. Wray
C. A. Morris
Fred D. Adame
Equal Rights Drive Reappears as Constitution Amendment
The article reports renewed efforts by women to obtain constitutional equal rights via another amendment. It notes political action, public organizing, and anticipated campaigning by advocacy groups and supporters.
Battery of boilers battle flames at Corsicana oil well
A battery of 12 boilers is to start by 3 pm to pump steam into the Tughes-se-Kie oilwell fire near Corsicana 11 miles from St Joseph. The well burned fiercely with reports of 14 or 14 deaths. the fire continued today as authorities assess the disaster.
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Vorsicana
Lex
Tughes-se- Kie
Corsicana
Mother Releasing Locked Up Children Saves from Burning
Shenandoah Iowa May 11 A mother Mrs Tab Clark disciplined two of her seven children by locking them in a closet. A fire started with sparks on the roof as she freed the others and pulled the children to safety. The blaze was checked quickly by the fire department despite strong winds. Mr Clark recently took a job in Scribner Nebraska and is a noted southwestern Iowa baseball player.
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Shenandoah
Tab Clark
Hier
Garment Workers Get Wage Boost in Arbitration Ruling
In Chicago on May 11 the arbitration board announced a 10 percent raise for workers earning $30 or less per week and a $2 flat increase for those earning over $30. The move, retroactive to May 1, also establishes an employment insurance fund in the wage dispute between employers and the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America.
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International News Wire
Chicago
Arbitration Board
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Mason City Robber Confessions Linked to Local Theft
Mason City police say Fearl I. Farmer, recently brought back from St. Louis, has confessed to numerous robberies in the area and neighboring cities. The latest crime here involved a hardware store burglary at Clear Lake and the theft of a motor car owned by Miss Leona Turner, with her wardrobe still missing from the vehicle.
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Mason City
St. Louis
Clear Wake
Leona Turner
Farmer
Miss Turner
Boy mayor elected in San Francisco during Boys Week
Irving Rosenblatt Jr., 12, chosen by adults from several candidates to serve as mayor of San Francisco for one week on a light wine and beer ticket during Boys Week. He pledged to accomplish much in seven days and will replace Mayor James Ralph Jr. for the coming week.
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San Francisco
Irving] Rosenblatt
Irving
James Ralph, Jr
San Franciseo
Harvey Declares He Is Not Damned Fool Upon Return to England
American ambassador George Harvey arrived in New York denying resignation rumors and stating he will sail to Britain on July 4 aboard the Leviathan for its maiden voyage. He dismissed calls from New York and Massachusetts legislatures for his recall, insisting his pro English leanings do not make him un-American. He also quipped about Premier Salad Dressing being replaced by Premier Coffee.
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Associated Press
New York
Giorge Harvey
Great Britain
George Washington Today
Harding
Cpl. Harvey
England
Leviathan
Massachusetts
Col. Uwarvey
Toothbrush Holdup Veteran Pardoned by Ohio Governor
Ben F H King a World War veteran from Zanesville pardoned by Gov Donahoy after 18 months of a 10 year penitentiary term for assault with a toothbrush while intoxicated. He must support and care for his aged mother in Cleveland, abstain from intoxicants attend church regularly and report to parole for one year. The judge said a lesser sentence was not possible under the law.
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Columbus
King
Girl Is Kidnaped by Four Men Near Here
Miss da Hunter, 1%, unconscious with skull fractures was found by a road’s side after saying four men in an auto abducted her from an escort. A crumpled note in her hand read a plea for rescue and to notify her mother Mrs. Hattle Hunter. Investigators sought four alleged kidnappers.
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St. Louis
Mother of victim in hazer mystery fights Northwestern
The Chicago grand jury probes the Leighton Mount case with Mrs. Mount accusing Northwestern University president Walter Scott and others of hiding the truth. She says her son was killed by hazers and vows to pursue justice, while authorities examine a skeleton found near an Evanston pier as possible Mount remains.
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United Press
Chicago
Leighton Mount
Robert G. Crowe
McKinley
M. L. Gulhaptel
Mount
Europe
Crowe
Ko Lt Mount
Walter Dill Scott
Northwestern University
Scott
Leighton
Lazers Sumetime
Heatt
Sam
Saha
John Sbarbara
Michael Hughes
Associated Press
Evanston
John Scarbaro
J. L. Mount
Scarbaro
Newspaper Delivery Note With Instructions
The Courier states home delivery before 5:80. If any carrier error or cause prevents timely receipt, call 51 phe and copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6:33 p.m. RS
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