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Domestic News July 21, 1927

The Daily Alaska Empire

Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska

What is this article about?

Two burglaries at Angelus Temple in Los Angeles stole an undetermined sum of money, disclosed by Minnie Kennedy. Mrs. Aimee Semple McPherson rushed back from her Alton, Ill., revival. Kennedy denied embezzlement, plans to relinquish 10-year management for spiritualistic work, following a Temple Board meeting demanding McPherson's return.

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MONEY STOLEN FROM ANGELUS TEMPLE, L. A.

Mrs. McPherson Returns Suddenly from East—Statement Is Issued

LOS ANGELES, Cal., July 21.—Two burglaries of Angelus Temple in which an undetermined sum of money was taken were disclosed last night by Minnie Kennedy in commenting upon the hurried return of Mrs. Aimee Semple McPherson who abandoned her Alton, Ill., revival to rush to Los Angeles.

Mrs. Kennedy denied that any funds were embezzled. She also denied any breach in the Angelus Temple ranks but said, however, she plans to relinquish the management of her daughter's affairs which she had held for 10 years, to enter spiritualistic work.

Mrs. McPherson's appearance was demanded following a special meeting of the Temple Board. Mrs. Kennedy said the congregation feels Mrs. McPherson has been away too long.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Religious Event

What keywords are associated?

Angelus Temple Burglaries Money Stolen Aimee Semple Mcpherson Minnie Kennedy Los Angeles

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Aimee Semple Mcpherson Minnie Kennedy

Where did it happen?

Los Angeles, Cal.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Los Angeles, Cal.

Event Date

July 21

Key Persons

Mrs. Aimee Semple Mcpherson Minnie Kennedy

Outcome

undetermined sum of money taken; no embezzlement; mrs. kennedy to relinquish management after 10 years

Event Details

Two burglaries at Angelus Temple disclosed last night by Minnie Kennedy; Mrs. McPherson returned suddenly from Alton, Ill., revival; denial of embezzlement and breach in ranks; appearance demanded after Temple Board meeting; congregation feels absence too long

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