Pastor Locked Out: Church Door Nailed Shut
Rev. J. H. Hawkins of St. Pauls A. M. E. Breck faced a split within his North Street church after a board reshuffle. Trustees reportedly nailed the front door and blocked entry on the eve of his Roanoke conference return. Members debated the action as a test of strength at the upcoming prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hawkins
Anoke
Fe Taser
Oreover
T. L’s Church
Worsley
Doran
Don
Ing
St. Paul's
Plane Found After Nassau Flight Disappearance
A missing Florida flight from Key West to Nassau with six aboard has been found near Gibson Isle. The Santa Maria's pilot and mechanic remained with the plane while agents on a small boat went to Nassau.
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Associated Press
Florida
Santa
Key “West
Nassau
Igson Isle
Santa Maria
Special train carries Rae’s musical comedy to Staunton and Winchester
A traveling company presenting Take It From Me rode a special train from Washington to Staunton Virginia for an evening show. The train included two Pullman sleeping cars a dining car and a baggage car. About 65 people are in the cast and after Staunton they proceed to Winchester for another performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Staunton
Winchester Omorrow Theater
Hare
Newspaper publishers urge lower advertising rates
At the American Newspaper Publishers Association convention in Williamsport Williams of Pittsburgh called for reduced rates. He argued advertising costs press owners to lower prices to boost business and newspapers' profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Bn Williams
Pittsburgh
Bermuda Onions Market Ahead for Texas Growers
The United States Department of Agriculture reports 12,117 acres of Bermuda onion planted in Texas with 11,522 expected to be harvested this season, up from 10,508 in 1921. Laredo will host a field station to relay daily market conditions, with shipments to all states east of the Rockies and key markets in New York and Chicago. Seed chiefly from the Canary Islands and California is planted in mid August to late September, with harvest from April 1 to May 15.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Texas
Bermuda
Department of Agriculture
Laredo
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
United States
Webb County
Frio
la Salle
Zavalla
Gulf Coast
Brownsville
Union
Rocky Mountains
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Missouri
Ohio
Massachusetts
Canary Isands
Canary Islands
California
Webb
Mr H Bars Called to Washington Tonight on Business
Mr H Bars was called to Washington tonight on business, as reported in local notices.
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Mr. H. Bars
Washington
Texas Flood Toll Rises as Rivers Swell in Fort Worth Area
A revised list shows forty seven people unaccounted for or dead after a Texas flood and river surge. Early estimates indicate deaths from towns including Breckenridge and Clebourne with vast North Fort Worth damage. The Soney river crested near flood stage as residents watch rising waters threaten Claiborne and surrounding regions.
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Dallas
Texas
Ort
Breckendee
Fepbelea Brownea
Grend Malin
Ea Palma
Abies
Sonora
Delton
Arta Mountain
Clebourne
S Jew River
Fort Worth
Claiborne
Mia Heads Frap Shooters at Winchester Trap Meet
Eleven shooters led by Claude B Stickley posted top scores at the Winchester Gun Club. Stickley totaled 97 of 100 targets as old competitors performed well and several newcomers showed promise for May trophy matches and larger participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude B. Stickley
Winchester Gun Club
Cc. B. Stickley
J. Beiley, Jr
George Chapman
Arthur
Copin Aniston Police Killings Prompt Internal Probe
In Anniston on April 26 Policeman Marshall Welch drove a car carrying fellow officers Joseph P. Holliday and D. B. Hurst to a undertaker. Welch says Holliday threatened to draw a weapon and he fired. Holliday was shot three times and Hurst twice, dying at once.
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Associated Press
Anniston
Alabama
Marshall Welch
Joseph P. Holliday
D. B. Hurst
Holliday
Hirst
Ee. Anniston
Hurst
Welch
Two Men Forfeit Deposits After Arrest Near Piccadilly
William Walker arrested last Sunday near Harry Rawson's restaurant at 9 East Piccadilly for blocking a sidewalk and failing to appear for a court hearing. He paid 7 in appearance money but forfeited the deposit after not showing up. Officer Armelly made the arrest.
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William Walker
Harry Rawson
East Piccadilly Street
Llateral
Armelly
Great quake rattles Tokyo area with volcanic eruption
A strong earthquake struck Tokyo at 10:15 this morning causing notable building damage. Mount Asama eruption followed a day earlier 90 miles northwest, blasting ash and smoke with no major devastation. A few people died in the tremor.
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Tokio
Asanta-Yama
Aftermath of Earthquake Hits Yokohama and Tokyo
The American embassy suffered minor damage while numerous peace exhibition exhibits were broken. Yokohama and Tokyo experienced severe shaking with the Chinese quarters in Yokohama ruined and water works disrupted.
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Yokohama i
Tokio
Yokohama
Allies pressure Russia to pay debts at Genoa talks
The Allied note to Russia, to be presented to the Russian delegation in Genoa, demands a clear reply on four points. It calls for payment of war debts, pre war debts with possible moratorium, compensation for damages to foreigners, and restitution of confiscated property.
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Associated Press
London
Genoa
Ulster tensions flare in Belfast and Dublin clash
A Belfast April message reports a breach between Dublin and Belfast governments potentially rupturing the London agreement. Ulster political quarters warn of a rift, with officials cautioning over possible fallout and urging restraint amid mounting strain.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Dublin
Ulster
London
Rpworth League Invites Fans to Welcome New Pastor
Members of the Rpworth League of Stephens City invite friends to the M Church South at 8 o clock Thursday evening to welcome the new pastor Rev Mr Gainer and hold a get together meeting of all members.
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Rpworth League of
Stephens City
M. ®. Church
South
Mr. Gainer
Mental Habits and Subconscious Drives in Daily Life
A discussion on how the subconscious mind governs many routine actions and slows conscious effort. The piece notes mental processes underpin all physical acts and cites humorous anecdotes about engagement confidence, life prolongation books, and the origin of the term penknife from goosequill sharpening.
Sponge Softening Tip with Borax in Cold Water
A hard sponge can be softened by soaking in clear cold water with a small amount of borax. Boil the water, remove the sponge, rub borax on it, then rinse in cold water to restore pliability.
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Iei
Hawkins
Department’ of Agriculture
Sanvice
Mia
Japan
Imperial
Russia
Chesterfield
Liggett & Myers. Tobacco Co
Dio
Rleie
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