Apology in College Abduction Case Faces Debate
Three of seven Columbia students apologize to Harry W Scharmert for abducting and beating veteran Willian L Werner over loyalty debates. Werner, an English teacher and Columbia doctoral candidate, was held overnight and injured. The incident drew criticism from Maj Foote and touches on ethics and patriotism amid ROTC concerns.
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New York
The
Spectator
Columbia
Willian L. Werner
Lebanon
Columbia University
Harry W. Scharmert
Iowa
Sopho More
Charles U. Bennett
Arthur B. Ackerhsut
Passaic
N. J
Werner
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Witiow
Pennsylvania State College
Sind
Mullenberg
Aew
Patle
Ko Foote
Urefaz
Constitution
Army
Blind Man Sponsors City Beautiful Plan in Topeka
Van Petten, newly elected president of Topeka Chamber of Commerce, who is blind, launches a city beautification drive with ward and precinct committees and schoolchild participation. Children wear red tags pledging not to damage property. Petten has led a farm mortgage company with extensive loans across the region.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
van Fetten
Chamber of Commerce
van Petten
Topi2ka
van Palten
Blimt
State Briefs From Burlington to Hampton
Brief reports from Burlington Nes Moipes and Sioux City note osteopathic association actions and conventions. Muscatine appeals gas rate rulings while Mason City plans a state social workers convention. Hampton highlights five year old Janet Cloek performing at a pupil program.
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Mason City
Masa City
Hampton
Janet Cloek
Iampton
Mus Wonder
Court action looms in Cooper case and firm’s books questioned
In Dubuque IOWA today the government rests its case against A A Cooper and Willan F Cooper as auditors testify to errors in the A A Cooper Wage and Legal Co books. A product loss statement by the witness outlines alleged financial shortfalls while a conspiracy charge looms amid disputed inventories and year end figures. In Cedar Rapids Myrtle Kroeger arrives from Chicago after an arduous journey begun in Clinton with no money or tickets. She and companion Auntie Hogle, both 18 and orphans, traveled west toward Montana, hitching rides with passing motorists after train detours and delays, while authorities appeal for help to cover return expenses.
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Dubuque
A. A. Cooper
Willan F. Cooper
A. A. Cooper Wage & Legey Co
Crdsar Rapids
Myrte Kroeger
Chicago
Myrtle
Hogle
Montana
Clinton
Marshall County
Marshalltown
Misa Krueger
Miss Toble
Federation Meeting Rejects One Big Union Plan
At Fort Madison Iowa May 18 the Iowa State Federation of Labor rejected a one big union resolution while endorsing primary laws and calling for farmer and labor representation on the federal reserve board. It urged cooperation with the American Legion to promote citizenship and opposed immigrant labor. A resolution criticizing the current administration for its treatment of labor was introduced for action at the closing session.
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United Press
Fort Madison
Don
Federal Reserve Board
Iowa State
Fordrration of Labor
American Legion
Ile
Biggest State Fair Promised This Year in Des Moines
Des Moines May 18 with Charles Cameron stating the fair will feature the largest and greatest show in town this year. The execution committees met to discuss contracts for a swine pavilion and a baby beer barn, while Des Moines scout executives planned a 140 scouts and 40 leaders camp at the fair.
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Des Moines
Charles Cameron
Fair Committee
Three Year Old Drowns In Watermain Ditch
Dana Shapiro, three, son of Mr and Mrs S Shapiro, drowned this forenoon after falling into a foot of water in a watermain ditch in front of his Mason City home. Workers briefly left the ditch, then found the mother frantically trying to save him. An hour later and not a drop of water was removed. The body will be taken to Cedar Rapids for burial.
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Mason City
Dana Shapiro
Shapiro
iPoriak
Cedar Rapids
Town Weatherman at Farm Conference
Nes Moines May 18 Charles JD Reed of the local weather office joins a town delegation in Chicago to discuss forming a Midwest agricultural committee. The conference includes representatives from the American Farm Bureau federation and various chambers of commerce and agricultural schools across the middle western states.
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Nes Moines
Charles JD. Reed
Toun
Chicago
Almeriiran Farm Bureau Federation
Antiuehicles
Middlewestern States
Gov Kendall May Be Taken Home From Hospital Next Week
Des Moines May 18 Gov Kendall, confined to a local hospital after a collapse, was reported to be improving. officials said his condition is best it has been and that he may be moved from hospital to his home next week if progress continues.
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Gov. Kendall
Des Moines
Kendall
New Rates on Brick Save Farmer Money
Iowa farmers expect thousands of dollars saved due to Breight reductions ordered by the state railroad commission. The new rates take effect June 2 and apply to clay products with thresholds of 450000 pounds, 40000 pounds for building tile, and 30000 pounds for drainage tile. A slight increase for short haul shipments is permitted over the ordinary rate for longer hauls.
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Lies Moines
Iowa
State Railroad
Compassion
Delegates Register for B. and P. W. Meet
One hundred visiting delegates registered at noon for the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women annual convention. A banquet tonight will feature Mrs. Lena L. Forrist addressing the program. Office elections are slated for tomorrow afternoon.
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Masony
Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women
Lena Lake Forrist
Authorizes Guard Uniformed May 30
State Adjutant General Q Lasher issued orders permitting all members of the Iowa National Guard to appear in uniform, armed and equipped. Memorial Day events require flag displays on all state erections and armories, with half mast from sunrise to noon and full mast from noon until sunset.
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Ties Moines
Adil tGen
Q. Lasher
D & General Foarder
Inwa National Guard
Chariton Man Heads Iowa Retail Jewelers Association
Des Moines May 18 Officers for the Iowa Retail Jewelers association were elected at the annual meeting held here. Ray Reed of Chariton was named president Adolph Boyson of Cedar Rapids as vice president Perry Bune of Creston secretary and R Swenson of Othimwa as another officer with others chosen as directors.
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Des Moines
Iowa Retail Jewelers
Isociation
Final Ultimatum Says All Captives Will Die Tuesday
A chaotic report from Shanghai describes tangled intrigues around captives held by bandits near a temple stronghold. Negotiations for their release are described, with foreign observers cautioning that powerful interests may force foreign intervention to resolve the crisis.
Night Behind Bars Loosens Tongue of David Cult Member
In St Joseph Michigan May 15 Tas yeauguinrs of the House of David pressed questions about the father of a girl born to Etta Dolpha Smith, a missing colony girl member, five months after her marriage. James Moore, ill after a night in jail, agreed to answer questions about Elia Dorpha. The group seeks to block testimony before the court panel. Moore was jailed by Judge Dingeman for refusing to answer about his wife’s disappearance. Mrs Elizabeth Julia Stroupe Rowe, a bride of the group, was jailed 13 days for evasive answers.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Tayeauguinrs
House of David
Dingeman
Moore
Elizabeth Julia Stroupe Rowe
Northwestern football star held in hazing inquiry
Charles Chuck Palmer, Northwestern University football star, was held in jail overnight in connection with the Leighton Mount disappearance inquiry. A habeas corpus writ freed Palmer later, with the judge ordering more evidence by Monday morning or release.
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Clay
Charles
Chuck" Pauline
Northwestern University
Laighton Mount
McKinley
Palmer
Leighton Mount i
Samuel J. Ardalman
Violet Zachman
Notre Dame
Patmar
Mount
Als. Bachman
New York
United Press
Catherine Tmotchkiss Lavemaid
J. Allen Mills
Leighton Maunt
Home Mission Board Shows Great Growth in Southern Baptists
The Home Mission Board reports strong gains across departments for Southern Baptists. In the past year 64 foreign missionaries were employed, 64 baptisms occurred, 11 new Sunday schools formed and eight new churches opened. Among Indians 13 workers served 11 Baptists, five new church houses built and eight repaired. Negro work with the National Baptist Convention yielded 2,386 baptisms, 111 churches organized, 67 Sunday schools, 31 church houses erected and 90 repaired. Evangelistic efforts added 74,432 new members, a new average per worker. The church extension program aided 94 congregations, bringing total churches aided to 1,867. Cuba shows growing work with a college in Hágen and district schools, Panama progress noted.
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Associated Iraqs
Kansas City
Department of Home Mission
Southern Baptists
Home Mission Board
Southern Baptist Convention
B. D. Gray
South
National Baptist Convention
Svangelistic Department
Church Extension Department
Cuba
II Dar
Panama
Beaumont Flood Orchestrates Citywide Shutdown
A cloudburst drenches Beaumont Texas on May 18 disabling streetcars and stranding automobiles as torrents flood streets and curb levels. The Beaumont News building was struck by lightning but sustained no serious damage amid the heavy rainfall.
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Beaumont
Tex
Beaumont News
Krupp Officials Sentenced by Court Martial in Ruhr Case
Reports from Duesseldorf state that De Krupp von Bohlen and other Krupp directors were confirmed by the court of revision on March 31 for instigating opposition to the French at the Krupp plant. They will be transferred to French prisons during appeals. Albert Schlageter’s death sentence for espionage and sabotage was also confirmed and will be reviewed by the cessation court.
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Associated Press
Duesseldorf
de. Krupp von Bohlen
Krupp
Court of Revision
France
Albert Schlageter
Saborge
Revision Court
Ruhr
Schlageter
Tragedy at Rural School Fire Kills Dozens
A lamp sparked a deadly blaze at a country school causing a panic as families flocked to the scene. Survivors recalled a stampede down a single exit as flames engulfed the hall, leaving many children and adults dead or seriously injured. Rescue efforts faced intense heat and a jammed stairway. the town mourned as investigators worked to tally the dead and missing.
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Silton
Bilton
United Press
Fairie
Camden Visitors Witness Tragic Fire Disaster
A small group from Camden attended the entertainment as seven or eight locals joined others at the scene of a devastating blaze. While the countryside mourned, search crews found more bodies and families of the victims faced injuries and mental shock under medical care.
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Camden
Caitain Develops Efficient Type of Airplane Carrier
London May 18 The AP reports a new aircraft carrier design enabling landing and takeoff from ships with two decks connected by lifts The upper deck serves as an air drome while the lower holds workshops and spare parts The vessel features starboard funnels a decked landing light cranes nets and fast landing capability with safe arresting gear and night landings
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Associated Press
London
Britain
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Admiraltty
Royal Air Force
Retail Merchants Seek Downtown Traffic Relief in Waterloo
Members of the Waterloo Retail Merchants association met at the Greater Waterloo association to discuss relief from congested traffic in the east business district. They cited cars occupying street parking from morning to night, hindering delivery services and short time parking for merchants.
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Russell DeGon
Merchants’ Association
Tne Association
Sycamore Street
Waterloo Retail Merchants' Association
Greater Waterloo Association
Ional
Attorney asserts Wertz firing in Wertz murder trial
Iowa City May 18 First testimony in the trial of Robert Weeper charged with slaying his father in law Roy Wertz was offered after three and a half days of jury selection The state relies on circumstantial evidence Leeper claims innocence Mrs Wertz and her daughter were indicted with Leeper on first degree murder charges Defense argues Mrs Wertz fired to save her life and her daughter The state contends Leeper fired the shots based on an old grudge against his father in law
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Iowa City
Robert Weeper
Roy Wertz
Leeper
Henry G. Walker
Wertz
Iaw
Funeral notices for Padget Knitter Baldwin at local homes
Funeral services were held for Ralph Padget at O Keefe and Towne funeral home with about 200 mourners. Rev J B Johnson officiated and burial followed at Mt Vernon cemetery. Also listed are services for Dr Edgar H Knitter at 237 Prospect Avenue and for Frank S Baldwin at Kistner chapel with burial in Elmwood.
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Ralph Padget
O'Keefe & Towne
Rainbow
J. B. Johnson
Waterloo
Mt. Vernon Town
Ishin Cemetery
E. H. Knitter
Edgar
Knitte
Prospect ‘Avenue
John RR. Macartney
First Presbyterian Church
Fairview
Franks. Baldwin
Frank
Baldwin
Kistner Chapel
B. Curran
Grace M. E. Church
Elmwood
Saunders Sale of Stores Is Enjoined
Clarence Saunders, president of Piggly Wiggly Stores Inc, said injunctions halt plans to sell portions of the chain to raise funds to liquidate bank loans and reduce Class A stock. Sale of Chicago units to National Tea Co will stand. The note on tobacco varieties ends the item.
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Memphis, Tenn
Clarence Saunders
Piggiy Wiggly Stores, Inc
Progressives Demand Tax Reforms to Aid Small Taxpayers
The Progressive bloc in Washington will press for eliminating all income taxes under 5,000 dollars and seek higher corporate profits taxes, a larger exemption for married and head of family filers from 2,000 to 5,000, and passage of a soldier bonus bill as part of their critique of the administration's tax revision plan.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Mellon
Hanus
British Take Early Lead in Walker Cup Matches at St Andrews
At St Andrews on May 18 England defeated the United States by three matches to one in the Walker Cup opening. The sole American win came from Bob Gardner and Max Marston over Robert Harris and C. V. Heaman. Francis Ouimet and Jesse Sweetser, once dominant, were overwhelmed 5 to play. Other British wins included Wilson and Murray over Neville and Johnston, and Holderness and Hope edging Rotan and Verron 1 up after a dramatic finish.
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St. Andrews
Scotland
England
Bob Gardner
Max Marston
Robert Harris
C. V. Heaman
Francis Ouimet
Jesse Sweetser
America
Cyril Toley
Roger Wethered
Wilson
Murray
Great Britain
Jack Neville
Harrison Johnston
H.W. B. Holderness
D. B. Hope
George Wrotan
Davidson Verron
Houston-Pittsburgh
Sweetser
Veteran Iowa editor ant publisher dies in Chicago
George Mc Adams a veteran Iowa newspaper publisher died in Chicago at the Beverly Hills home of his daughter Mrs Richard Hield. The body will be taken to Mount Pleasant Ia for burial as announced.
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Chicago
George McAdams
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Beverly Hills
Richard Hield
Sinclair Telegraphs to Harding for Help
Los Angeles May 13 Sinclair writer and Socialist leader arrested in connection with the Longshoremen strike sent a telegram to President Harding seeking aid to preserve the republican form of government in Los Angeles harbor. Nashua Woman Dies May 18 Mrs Smith Stearns died after two days illness of pneumonia. husband survives, a pioneer resident of Nashua.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Upton Sinclair
Washington, D. C
Harding
Nashua
Smith Stearns
Separate maintenance granted to Floy W. Chase in Cedar Falls
Floy W. Chase receives sole occupancy of the homestead and a restraining order continues against H J Chase. He must pay her 75 dollars monthly for support. In St. Louis the National Wholesale Grocers association re elected C J Moore of Sioux City as president.
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Floy W. Chase
H. J., Chase
Cedar
Miuvn
St. Louis
National Wholesale Grocers Association
C. J. Moore
Sioux City
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Burlington
Ham Ve Gilbert
George Coyle
Boston
American Osteopathic Association
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Educations Remiitr
Town Osteopathic Association
Webster City
J.D
Masestine
M. 1. Wade
Muscatine Lighting Company
Cooper
Chum
Babe
Chariton Man
Shanghai
Tsaocheute
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Yous
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Belle Plane
American Chamber of Comimerce
Lehrias Organizgl
Prtts
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Siar
Chinaiente
Shanehai
Dr. Hutchinson
Methodist Episcopal Church
North China
Anfa
Anfa Club
Tsio-Kun
Chang Tso
Lain
Manchuria
Wu Pei-Fa
Tsao-Kun
Althy
China
Chibli Party
Tsao- Kun
Anfit
David
Chuck Palmer
Home Mission Board of Southern Baptists
Hero
Verden
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Krupp von Bohlen Und Talbach
Bertha Krupp
Krupp Steel Works
Essen
Vto
Caitain
Navy Yards
Mita. Wertz
Robert Leeper
Saunders’ Sale of
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Sinclair
Ascalon Commandery
I. H. Knittle
Masonic Temple
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