Captives in Shantung Bandit Crisis Escalates
Amid upheaval in Shantung, 15 foreign captives face harsh conditions as bandits press for terms. Peking considers recalling Wu Yu-Lin. troops reportedly unpaid and selling ammo to bandits amid rising anti-foreign sentiment. International calls for stronger action grow as bandits raid trains and dispatches reveal deteriorating negotiations.
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Associated Press
Peking
Tsaochwang
Shantung
Wu Yu-Lin
Washington, D. C
Shantung Province
China
State Department
Solldiers
Foreign Diplomatic Council
Suen Mei Yao
Plows Idle as Camden Community Mourns 77 Dead
Grief-stricken Camden reels after the Cleveland school disaster. Thomas Humphries, 77th fatality, assistant cashier of Camden Bank, died saving his mother. Families gather at Beulah churchyard as 46 children and others rest in a massive, unrestored grave. Cremated remains and skulls found amid ruins, with many missing identifications.
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Thomas Humphries
Humphries
Bank of Camden
Little Country Shool
Kershaw
New
Grim Reaper
Sieps
Bandit group rejects surrender terms for hostages in Peking
The bandits refused the offer to surrender three generals and other foreign prisoners. New terms from the bandits were brought to Peking, outlining a plan to release the hostages in three separate groups.
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Peking
Caplives
Irish Rebels Renew Fighting in Dublin Barracks Attacked
Heavy fighting erupted in Dublin for the first time since Eamonn De Valera’s armistice proclamation. Gunfire at Wellington Porto Bello and Keough barracks, plus an attack on the Free State post near Timothy Ha rey’s residence. Intermittent fire lasted about 30 minutes with no casualties reported. Free State troops near Bally aunis arrested a daughter of Count Plunkett for republican propaganda. Morgan O'Brien mortally wounded escaping from Glenaher jail. Bangharts visit Gast appearing in Mrs Parrott’s home. 25 ladies hosted at Sunnyside club luncheon today.
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Eamonn de Valera
Wellington
Porto Bello
Keough
Free State
Timothy Harey
Ballyaunis
Count Plunkett
Morgan O'Brien
Glenaher~on
Death plot alleged at Leeper murder trial
United Press report from Ta May 19 describes witness Barth back on the stand in the Leeper murder trial. Barth recounts a plan to kill Roy Wertz for a share of a $20,000 estate and a possible marriage to Wertz’s daughter Bersti. Defense objections and judge rulings frame the cross examination as the state argues Mrs Wertz could not have fired the fatal shots.
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Town City
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Leeper
Roy
Wertz
William Barth
Barth
Win
Bersti Wertz
Ray Wertz
Henry Walker
Ralph Otto
Ralph Howell
Leener
Bervt Wertz Leeper
Women of Iowa urged to stand firm against eight hour plan
Mrs Lena Lake Forrest of Detroit urged Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women to oppose eight hour day legislation. She warned against uplift groups and said women earn equal pay by merit not protection. The convention in Mason City outlined a service program to raise standards for women in business and industry and discussed plans to help young women learn trades while continuing education. Election of officers delegates and future convention site were among today’s actions.
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Associated Press
Mason City
Lena Lake Forrest
Detroit
Mich
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Thej
Fortieth General Assembly
Iowa Federation
Hanford
Forrest
Serk
National Federation Organization
Portland
Ore
Waterloo
Wage boost approved for 2000 Sinclair workers
Hammond Ind May 19 Two thousand employees at the Sinclair refinery in East Chicago received a five cent hourly wage increase retroactive to May 16. The new scale for common labor stands at 60 cents an hour.
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Ind
Sinclair
East
Chicago
Derby Day Crowds Pack Louisville for Famous Race
Louisville crowds fill Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby as a record field of 24 thoroughbreds competes for a $60,000 purse. Special trains bring thousands from Cincinnati and Chicago, with fair weather and a fast track aiding the excitement.
Weather outlook for the week in Washington area
Washington May 19 weather outlook reports considerable cloudiness with occasional showers and moderate temperatures across the Great Lakes region and upper Mississippi valley. An advertising line about Premier Salad Dressing and Premier Coffee appears as a stray insert.
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Washington, D. C
Great Lakes
Upper Mississippi Valley
Town spends 31 million on roads and bridges last year
The state highway commission reports total town expenditures of 31,553,000 for roads and bridges in the past year, about seven million less than the prior year. Primary roads cost 13,848,727. county roads 471 or 390.77 per mile. other roads 6,048,746. and bridges accounted for remaining costs.
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Lowi
Klate Highway Commission
Liquor Distillers Now Face Prisons
In Dubuque May 19 the case against a liquor maker for failing to secure a distiller license was brought under the revenue act rather than prohibition. Grand jury action will determine the specific offense to indict in the northern district. The defendant, Redelin, sentenced to three years in Atlanta after trial by Judge John M. Killits.
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Grand Jury
Fred David
Poledo, O
United States
Guy P. Lanville
Lanville
Porthern District of Laws
Dever Is Begun Changing School Board Personnel
Chicago May 10. Mayor Dover moved to fill the school board by appointing three new members after accepting resignations from five trustees. The appointees are Mrs. Mosea L. Purvin, Mrs. W. Heffernan, and Melvin A. Traytor. Several others were considered, including university professor Charles K. Merriam and labor figures.
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Dover
Clavtad
William Thompian
Wndey
Hleage Gehoul Board
Pling
Nyemem- Heys
Paver
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Mosea L. Purvin
Woman’s City Club
W. §. Heffernan
Chicago Womih's Club
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National Council of Defense
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Wirst Trust & Savings Bank
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The
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Victor Olander
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Labor
Raymond Robbins
Trussia
A. R B. Pond
Municipal Voters League
Red Oak Farmer Sentenced 25 Years in Rum Runner Slaying
John Stewart, a Red Oak farmer, was found guilty of second degree murder in the slaying of Albert Girardi, an Omaha produce buyer and alleged rum runner. Judge Woodruff denied a new trial, set an appeal bond at $12,000, and ordered that Stewart be sent to Fort Madison if the bond isn’t posted by Monday.
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John Stewart
Albert Girardi
Omaha
Fork Madison
Woodruff
W. E L. Mitchell
Stewart
State Supreme
Fort Maison
Bootlegger Brunner Renames Watchdog in Inglewood Yard
In Los Angeles on May 2, Joseph Brunner, alleged bootlegger, changed his watchdog’s name after federal agents arrested him. Officers confronted a dog nearly calf-sized and, after entering his yard, befriended the animal. Brunner reportedly told them the dog’s name was Percy.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Josseph Brunner
Inglewood
Brunner
McAdoo Hopes to Unify Democratic Party in Campaign
Washington May 19 William G McAdoo aims to be the great harmonizer of the Democratic party He and allies seek party welfare over personal ambition They view 1924 as a big opportunity and urge eliminating internal friction avoiding extremism on issues like prohibition and foreign policy They oppose a league of nations plank and push for cooperation with other nations to foster world peace while keeping the United States out of the league McAdoo plans further talks in New York Chicago and Denver to advance his harmony program and will attend the national convention as a unifier and compromiser of differences
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Edna Lee Booker
International
Shanghai
Shantung Mountains
L Leon Friedman
Shanghai-Peking
Friedman
Harolt de’ Mar
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Peking
Louis Brubere
Tincheng
Ilankow
Hiankow
Shanghai- Peking
Tainkn
Shantung Province
Staton
Kiefuse Gov't
Ar Tealay
Pheang
South Kantung
Unite Press
Washington, D. C
William G. McAdoo
Democratic Party
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America
League of Nations
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London Premier Bonar Law Considered to Resign
London reports Premier Bonar Law may resign by end of July due to cancer fears. He returns from Paris for treatment as Conservative leaders debate a successor between Curzon Baldwin and Austen Chamberlain. His private residence will host care under doctors in London.
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Ehall
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Berd Darby
Cur- FO
Austen Chamberlain
Ronar Law
Downing Street
Young Waltons Enter Local Fish Tournament for Prizes
The Young Waltons enter the city lake contest at Lowes Outdoor Sportsman Club on May 22 seeking prizes. Competitors fish from two ponds and mark lakes for standings while wagers and events are adjusted for the main event.
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Zack Waltons
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Lave Penn
Squak Daelers
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Jehdas Taretity
Vaamyater
Police Campaign Targets Juvenile Drivers in Siouxity
A local safety campaign led by Taggart seeks to curb juvenile driving by youths aged 10 to 15, noting accidents and risk to pedestrians. It aims to limit teen driving to school and expand to stores using young drivers, amid concerns about safety on town streets.
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Two Army Fliers Die in San Antonio Plane Crash
San Antonio Texas May 19 Flying Cadet Robert E McAdams 24 and Private J 5 Tall 22 of Brooks Field were killed and their bodies burned when their plane crashed about flys miles from Brooks Field at 9 96 oclock this morning the cause of the accident had not been determined Cadet McAdams had just completed the primary flying course and was rated as one of the best in the class His home is St Montgomery Alabama.
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Tex
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St. Montgomery
Ala
Hawkeye Girl TOSSES Basketball 89 Feet
Des Moines May 19 Manda Humphrey from Laurelton Township Pa a Gin university student at Drake is believed to have broken the American collegiate women’s basketball throwing record here today. She hurled the ball 89 feet surpassing the former mark of 88 feet 10 inches by Elizabeth Harden of Vassar Miss Humphrey competed in the annual women’s telegraphic field and track meet under the National Women’s Collegiate and Scholastic Track Athletic association.
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Bes Moines
Former Jesup Boy on Committee Fixing Supreme Court Curb
Washington May 19. Editors and executives of Scripps-Howard papers and Hoargrave convened to discuss curbing the US Supreme Court. A committee including Robert F. Paine, William B. Colver, Harry N. Rickey, Thomas Sidle and Harold Place weighed methods. One plan would授权 Congress to re enact a law after the court voids it. Public resentment at perceived court autocracy grew after recent rulings on child labor and minimum age for women.
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Washington
D.C
Edith BE
Scripps-Howard
Hoargrave
Jin
Manlydelimously
United States
Supreme Cour
Robert F. Paine
William B. Colver
Harry N. Rickey
Thomas Sidle
Harold Place
Congress
Supreme Court
Clara Phillips arrives as Honduran prisoner admits identity
A Honduran jail guard reports the prisoner as Clara Phillips who escaped from a California jail last year. She confesses to reporters she is the hammer slayer, showing fear and a preference for death over life imprisonment. Sheriff Biscailuz recognizes her and arranges return to Los Angeles with two companions detained.
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United Press
Tegucizalpa
Honduras
Clara Philips
Los Angeles
Albert Mearay
Altho
Deer
Cisifornia
Jesse Carson
Clara
Amapala
Sho
Clara Phillips
San Quentin
Cal
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