Transatlantic Flight Preparations Face Weather Delays
Three aircraft prepared for the planned ocean jump amid fog and strong mid Atlantic winds. Weather officials warned against a near term attempt, while Lindbergh rejected tying with other planes. Meanwhile, a dispute over prize money and contract terms between pilots Chamberlin and Bertaud and sponsor Levine lingered as negotiations continued.
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Clarence DP. Chamberlin
Lloyd “Wertaud
Bellanca
Paris
Ralph Jonas
Brooklyn Chamber of Comerce
Caiarios A. Levin
Columbia Aircraft Corporation
Chamberlin
Bertaud
Belgrade Earthquakes Cause Damage Across Yugoslavia
Three heavy shocks were felt in Belgrade and across Yugoslavia this morning. Buildings collapsed and damage was reported though no injuries are confirmed, according to Associated dispatches.
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Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Jugo Slavias
Executive Traits Behind Norwegian Success in America
Fairfield Montana May 15 A Norwegian independence celebration highlighted the traits of integrity service and constructive citizenship attributed to Norwegians. Governor urged continued adherence to values seen in early settlers and their contributions in this land of adoption.
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America
Asoc
Fairfield
Mont
Norway
Great Falls
Bons and Daughters of Norway
Gove D,s Erickson
K. J. Strammira
Pers
Levee Refugees Rescued as Flood Worsens in Louisiana
Alexandria reports the Mississippi valley flood reaching crisis proportions. Hoover warns worst damage may be revealed next week as 39,900 people are housed or fed in camps. Rescue fleets from coast guard, navy, army and Red Cross coordinate with state and local agencies to evacuate and feed refugees amid rising levee breaks and shifting flood lines.
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Alexandria
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Louisiana
Bayou Des Glaises
Coast Guard
Navy
Army
Engineers
Department of Commerce
Xubs
Lat
Eney
Red Cross
Hoover
Arkansas
Miscou
Tucky
Illinois
Tennessee
Mansura
Marksville
Self-styled emperor of Philippines ordered confined
Manila May 15. Flor Intrenchrado, a self-proclaimed emperor, was ordered confined in an asylum by General Nathorst as authorities move to crush his revolting followers. The incident follows clashes in Occidental Negros where one policeman and two revolutionists died and 13 revolutionists were arrested. Trial for sedition has been ordered.
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Associated Press
Manila
Flor Intrenchrado
Philippines
Nathorst
Philippine Constabulary
Intrendhredo
Jaro
Totio
Philippine
Supreme Court
Nathors
Es Belng
Angdes Celebrate 1926 Victory Opening Mines Season
The ceremony began with a parade to the flagpole led by Mayor J. D. Warner, Sig Goodfriend, league commissioner, and umpire Harvey. Anodes and A. C. M. players followed as Bender and league president Sant greeted them. Huepen tossed a ball into the dirt as the crowd cheered. The Anodes then fought to a decisive win amid strong prospects for the season.
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J. d. Warer
Sig Goodfriend
League
Harvey
Anode
A.C. M
Bender
Sant 3
Jose
Huepen
Mr. Gaul
Former Butte Woman Dies in Los Angeles After Long Career
A former Butte resident who had lived in Los Angeles for many years died there after a long and wide-ranging career. Commercial airplanes of France traveled a total of more than 3,000,000 miles last year, reflecting strong aviation activity.
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Butte
Los Angeles
France
Stimson Cheer on Parade as Curtain Drops
Spectators in red bands and flags cheered as liberal supporters marched in a triumphal route. Troops moved under arches, with palm fronds and streamers signaling a victory of peace. Rifled with war talk, locals hoped for a quick end to conflict and a return home to harvest time.
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Ory Ferry
Palm Cita
Roth Siden
Stolen Car Recovered After Idaho Street Theft
A car stolen near the Knights of Columbus building on Idaho Street was recovered by its owner after being driven until the tank emptied. Hugh Welch reported the incident to police headquarters yesterday afternoon, with thieves described as still at large.
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Hugh Welch
Par
Wis
Mites
Whitehall
Idaho Street
Knights At Columbus
Welch
Jefferson City Man Stabbed in Quarrel
Helena May 15 Christ Nelson was stabbed over the heart and seriously injured tonight at Jefferson City home after a quarrel. Officers hold N A Nelson, neighbor but not related, charged with assault. Christ Nelson rushed to hospital where he is expected to recover.
Civil Liberties Union Turns Gang On Legion Klan Losing Influence
New York May 15 The American Civil Liberties Union in a report accuses the American Legion of acting as the most active agency of intolerance and repression in the United States. Citing 44 states, it alleges Legion involvement in numerous suppressive tactics and links many attacks on freedom of speech to propaganda from the war department and patriotic societies. The Klan is said to be losing influence across nearly all regions, and civil liberty conditions are improving nationwide.
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James M. Kimball
Ted States Weather Bureau
mid-Atlantic
Great Circle
Lindbergh
Frech Fliers
Nunges F
Coll
Paris
New York
Curtiss
Roosevelt Felds
Weie
Ig Uni Tt
Brooklyn Chamber “of Commerce
Bellanca
New York- Paris
Clarence W. Nutt
Bertaud
Tam
American Civil Liberties Union
American Legion
Ku Klux Klan
United States
Union
Legion
War Department
Aemaican Legion
One-Time Slave Girl Returns for Beecher Memorial Service
Mrs James E Hunt, once enslaved as Pinky in 1850 in Ossining and freed by Henry Ward Beecher, revisits Plymouth Church Brooklyn for Beecher's 50th sermon anniversary. A flood of donations freed her and she recalls Beecher’s remark about a hair comb. two thousand dollars paid her owner.
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Beecher
Ananciated Press
New York
James E. Hunt
Pinky
Henry Ward Beecher
Plsmouth
Rooklyn
Tox Hay
Global Wheat Outlook Gaps Yet To Be Filled
The report notes ample supply and strong foreign demand for wheat, with Canada and the U S shipping substantial winter wheat. Market watchers see reduced spring wheat areas and ongoing dryness raising price support while North American and European stocks trend lower and exports stay robust.
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Py Logan
Oryan- Hicago
America
Europe
Canada
EE Port Busines
Williams Sahip
Titchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Northwest
Oklahoma
Texas
Quartet Injured When Car Skids Near Meaderville
Four young men were injured when a car skidded on a foose land patch, rolling over twice then ending upright. Semi sustained the most serious injuries and was hospitalized. Gino Faraoni and James Giachino had facial and shoulder injuries, while Thomas Fava suffered a fractured collarbone and shoulder bruises. All were treated and released after dressing.
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Gino Faraoni
North Main Street
Meaderville
James Giachino
Thomas Fava
North Mate
Treet
Monderville
Semi
Furaonl
Ilahino
Fava
Standard Office
OCCUPANTS ESCAPE WHEN CAR DAVE S OVER BANK
Elmer Richards of 1100 Block California Avenue and his family escaped serious injury when their touring car plunged over an embankment near Harding Way. The car tipped 130 feet, landed upright, and was moved back to the road by a tow crew from Grand Avenue garage. The driver reported no serious damage and the occupants were rescued. Lou Garwood, manager of the station, confirmed no fatalities.
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Elmer Richards
Cautornia
Areve
Harding Way
Pridus
Richard
Amya
Rand
Grand Avenue
Embank
Lou Garwood
Tataie
Fant
Garwood
Srecker
Raid by British May Cause Split In World Crisis
Reports say Britain may face a split over its raid as workers protest near the British mission. Demonstrations turn hostile with guards, police and troops restoring order after clashes. Controversy spreads as papers mock British leaders and accuse forged documents in related commerce disputes.
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Muncow
Stanley Baldwin
Austen Chamberlain
Wileiam Joyneon-Hicks
Joynwon
Multiple Fatalities Reported In Various Incidents
Reports from St Louis Cleveland Tulsa and New York detail several deadly events. A Chicago to San Francisco party perished after an engine collision while others died from gunshot stabbing or crush injuries. Police recover mention of a Hearst executive family link and male suspects detained for questioning.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Nelson
Hearst
Chicago Herald-Examiner
Mother Sacrifices All to Save Daughter in New Hearing Bid
In Sheridan Wyoming on May 15 an extension request was filed to delay the appeal to the Colorado Supreme Court for Geneva Collett, a life prisoner for Mrs Mattie Tidewell murder. Mary J Collett, her mother, signs the papers and pledges to sell a 40 acre homestead to fund the appeal. The motion seeks a September 31, 292% deadline.
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Associated Press
Sheridan
Wyo
State Supreme Court
Wright
Geneva Collett
Colorado
Mattie Tidewell
Mary J. Collett
Esterday
High Court
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Australias
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Grain and Stock Review
U.S. Flyers
Roosevelt Field
Lloyd Bertand
Clarence Chamberlain
Muick
Emil
East Broadway
Rocker
Tavertya’e Cholshevik
London
Super
ST. Louis
Donald
Teat
Quincy
Til
Illinois Department
National Legion
Eday
George Tunnane
Best
Starr
Sleveland
Ohio
Elizabeth Reegan
Tulsa
Okli
Raymond ©. Beale
Rea Fork
Hoyts A. Beales
Red Fork
Newton Creek
Brooklyn
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