Severe storm tears through musatcalppi and midwest towns
A severe storm battered Iowa Nebraska and Illinois causing structural damage and power outages. Burlington Iowa reported roof and wall damage at the Tri State fairgrounds with no casualties. Fort Harrison Indiana reported ship damage on the Mississippi and several smaller crafts sunk. Nebraska suffered floods uprooted trees and ruined farms with fears of casualties in Cairo. Illinois saw widespread damage from wind and lightning with Easton and nearby areas cut off by broken lines.
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Associated Press
Burlington
Tri-State Fairgrounds
Burlington Route
International News Wire
Fort. Marrison
Washington
Streckfus Hine
United States
Allen
Mississippi River
Alien
War Department
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Cairo
Wneb
Grand Island College
Grand Island
Belmont
Illinois
Springfield
Ill
Ilinois
Easton
College President In Patrol Ride After Dry Raid
President Walter Pierce of Kenyon College and nine male students were taken to police court in a patrol wagon after state prohibition agents raided the annual spring prom. Pierce was not arrested. he was ordered to come along when he tried to interfere. Eight students pleaded guilty and paid fines of $1 each.
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Gambler
Walter Pierce
Kenyon ‘College
Pierce
Fire destroys boll weevil spray stock at Bound Brook
Fire early today consumed a large storehouse of the Chipman Chemical Engineering Co in Bound Brook New Jersey. The blaze destroyed ten cars of calcium arsenate prepared by the government for boll weevil control, enough to cover about 16 0900 acres, prompting questions about supply and pest management in the southern cotton fields.
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New York
Chipman Chemical Engineering Company
Bound Brook
Paper Delivery Timeline and Reissue Instructions
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If you do not receive your paper by that time telephone 5100. A copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Investigators in Mount Case to Question New York Girl
A transcript of statements by J Allen Mills, leader of the fresh men during the class rush, prompts State's Attorney Crowe to ask District Attorney Blanton to question Miss Katherine Hotchkiss of New York. Mills references letters from Hotchkiss about his experiences that night and avoids naming the woman.
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Mount Case
New York
Associated Press
Chicago
J Allen Mills
Akron
Crowe
Blanton
Katherine Hotchkiss
Mills
Miss Hotchkiss
United Press
Northwertern University
Wass
Nish Liowhleh
Leighton Mount
Mount
Michigan
Katherines Hntchkisa
Teller
J. Allen Mills
Notehuss
Northwestern University
Agreement Advances Sugar Price Hearing in Supreme Court
New York May 2 1 an agreement eliminating a drawn out attempt by the government to obtain an injunction in federal district court restraining the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange and its clearing association from dealing in futures was reached today between counsel for the government and the defendants. JRavid A L Esperanino announced that affidavits and pleadings on the temporary injunction petition rejected by the circuit court would be treated as part of the final hearing. The circuit court dismissed the government's petition for a permanent injunction and the case may be appealed to the U S Supreme Court.
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New York
Federal District Court
New York Coffee & Sugar Exchange
Clearing Association
Jravid A. L’esperanino
Daugherty
Circuit Court
United States Supreme Court
Court Halts Printing of Klansmen's Names
Chicago May 12 Judge George A Carpenter in United States district court granted a temporary injunction restraining Toler ance an anti Ku Klux Klan publication from printing names of members of the organization The court referred the case to a master in chancery who will review the situation and decide if the order should be made permanent Indiana Klan leaders asked the restraining order
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Chicago
George A. Carpenter
United States District Court
Rockford Men to Interview Kline Early Next Week
Rockford IL May 1 9 Dr T H Culhane education committee chairman will visit Waterloo with two local businessmen for an interview with Charles W Kline Waterloo East District superintendent regarding Rockford school positions. Kline’s Waterloo contract runs to Jan 1 1924 but may be released if Rockford calls him.
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Rockford
T. H. Culhane
Waterloo
Charles W Cline
East District
Culhane
South America
Kline
Labor cooperation boosts factory representation findings
A Cleveland Chamber of Commerce survey of 16 large plants shows workers committees with a voice in company affairs. Executives say mutual cooperation is the basis for effective employee representation, with education and open discussion aiding efficiency, housing, wages, and cost reductions.
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Associat
Cleveland
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Weather outlook for the week in Washington DC
Weather outlook for the week begins Monday with unsettled conditions in the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Showery start, then generally fair, returning to normal temperatures later in the week.
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Washington, D. C
Mippi
Jower
Missouri
Poison Pen Scandal Rocks Social Circles and Maxwell Indicted
New York reports reveal a decade of poison pen letters sent to 125 prominent figures as district attorneys push a widening probe. George Maxwell, president of the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, faces extradition from England amid grand jury disclosures and growing public concern.
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Conternational News Wire
New York
Tormey
Grand Jury
George Maxwell
American Suncioty of
Allan A. R
Maxwell
England
Banton
Santa Hulatin
Tol B. Stetson
Lewise St. Page
Philadelphia
John Drew
Dorothy Caruso
Eurico Caruso
Thomas W. C. Rider
Albert Gallatin
Ittsburgh
Buffalo
United Press
Inter Social Ciela
Banten
Allan A. Ryan
Thomas Fortune Ryan
Yen
Leavine
Miu
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Serta
Ryan
Onen
Europe
Concrete Spreader Accident Kills Sumner Man
Sumner Iowa May 12 Fred Frank Jr a Sumner man died this morning after the loading pan of a concrete spreader weighing 2500 pounds dropped on him at the paving project The accident occurred about 7 36 am as the crew began work He suffered internal injuries a crushed shoulder and a broken right leg He was about 30 single and lived with his parents in Sumner
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Sumner
Fred Frank, Jr
Frank
Scissors Club Warns German Girls to Let Foreign Men Alone
A nationalist group called the Scissors Club formed at Bremurhaven warns German women against associating with foreigners including Indians, negros, Chinese, Japanese, Belgians and French. The club plans to auction hair to fund relief in the Ruhr region.
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Scissors Club
Berlin
Bremurhaven
Tie
Scissors Chih
Lower Weser
Neulthtnd
Ruhr Valoy
Willard Dominates Johnson In Long Elimination Bout
In New York May 22 Williams Willard defeated Lloyd Johnson in eleven rounds to claim a technical victory after Johnson failed to continue. The bout drew cheers as Willard pressed with measured offense while Johnson showed stubborn courage through multiple rounds.
Willard and Johnson Weigh Ins Highlight Card
New York May 123 Jess Willard weighs 248 pounds at Madison Square Garden and faces rival Lloyd Johnson who tipped 195. Also listed are Louis Wirpo 212, Jack McAuliffe 200, Jed Fulton 214, Jack Re nealt 190, Jim Kerman 184, Alex 208, Harry Drake 184, Joe McCann 202.
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New York
Jess Willard
Madison Square Garden
Lloyd Johnson
Ton
Louis Wirpo
Jack McAuliffe
Hla
Jed Fulton
Jack Renealt
Jim Kerman
Aleich
Harry Drake
Joe McCann
Johnson and Willard Fight Through Gritty Round Five
Johnson presses Willard with rapid lefts and stroller-like stamina as Willard clings to the ropes. The exchange ends with a hard right uppercut and Johnson finishing the round on a dramatic note as the crowd applauds enduring courage.
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Johnson
Warr
Willard
Wilard
Dempsey
Jeb
Tim
Beady
Jeff
Flood
Bindly
Jess
Piino
Johnson Np
Theo Teft
Jesse
Smoke San Felice Cigars 2 for 15 Cents Advertised
Pittsburgh New York postponed and St Louis Boston postponed due to rain. Harvesters Great Shade Clears ten cents. Cigars and shade product offers appear in this weather affected notice with pricing details.
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Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louiis
Boston
San Felice
Harvesters Great Shade
Boys recount brigand captivity and release saga in China
Chinese bandits held several Western prisoners in Shantung, including J B Powell, Leon Bowdman, and staff from Shanghai and the United States Army. Roland Pinger and Robert Allen, two boys seized, arrived in Peking narrating harsh trek, scarce meals, and a rescue by soldiers. Families await formal release as officials urge patience amid possible intervention.
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Washington, D. C
Hdarte
Peking
Shantung
J.B. Powell
Ibeview
Shanghai
Leon Bvwddman
China Motors Corporation
Lice Solomon
Mauj
Robert Alton
Roland Pinger
United States Army
Eric von Salzmann
Coarie
Robert Allen
Lincheng
Tientsin
Ton Sawyer
Robert Alen
Minnie McFadden
Robert
Rolland
Spain
Mexico
M. Verena
Guadalajara
Maj. Pinger
Roland
Wounde
I G. D. Musso
Fred
Edward Blas
Allen and Pinger
Mas
U. S A
Verer
Verea
Musso
Carruthers
Tsao Sehwang
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