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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1927
Page
10
Renee Adoree, French film star, was taken to a Hollywood hospital yesterday with influenza and today her condition was reported improved and not serious. She fell ill about a week ago but remained at work on a picture until hospitalization.
Readable text notes a patient was sent to a hospital by her physician due to developing complications and mentions that an operation might be necessary.
Airplanes were used to defend sardine schools in French waters against porpoises. Pilots deployed hand grenades as porpoises surfaced, aiming to destroy the predator groups and protect the fish.
Northern Chinese forces mass for a surprise assault on Shanghai with Sun Chung-Fang landing 6,000 troops at Woosung for a possible flank strike. Chiang Kaishek concentrates troops on the Yangtse south bank to counter the maneuver and a concurrent push toward Hankow is rumored.
Chicago police identify William Krelly as the man sought for a garage bombing on October 13. He is booked on thirteen charges after being arrested for speeding using the alias William Nelson. The arresting officer also uses thirteen letters in his name, William Neeseh.
In Poplar Bluff Missouri a new body was found in the Melbourne hotel ruins lifting the toll to 104 from Monday's tornado. Communities plan a service with all churches, while 100 deputized citizens replace troops to guard against looting under police direction. Curfew set. Red Cross says relief supplies now sufficient.
In Hobart Oklahoma on Friday May 13 13 black cats will be released at 2 15 p m to test superstition during a golf match planned by local players W M English and L B Reed set for Friday May 15 The event will begin as the golfers walk under a ladder and carry thirteen items to the links
A golf match will be played over thirteen holes with thirteen spectators admitted. The event features thirteen golf balls and thirteen clubs plus a silver trophy awarded to the winner.
In Victoria Australia a poll to choose the most popular songs gathered public input. The survey highlighted preferred tracks and artists reflecting local musical trends.
The text notes that “That’s Why U Love You” and “Barcelona” led in public favor while “The Prisoner’s Song” and “Always” trailed. It also mentions rising living costs in Colombia and a new navigation code in Turkey based on US laws amid scarce labor and rising wages.
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