Power Uncertain in 1926 Primaries Testing Administration Backing
Washington dispatch notes that congressional worries center on whether the Coolidge administration can aid or hurt campaigns before autumn. After Illinois and Pennsylvania senatorial primaries, many lawmakers doubt endorsing the president or cabinet, fearing voter backlash and shifts toward opposition.
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the Messenger
Washington
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Congress
Natonal
Best Features for Week End on Radio
A listing of Friday and Saturday radio features across stations WEAF WGY WAHG WNYC KGW and others. Programs include light opera Stray Cats organ recital Jewish music hour Maytime opera and live concerts plus tributes and monuments in Washington Chicago and Boston.
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WEAF
New York
Weaf Light Opera Company
WGY
Schenectady
WAHG
Richmond Hill
N. Y
Warren Allen
WNYC
KGW
Portland
the Hoot Owls
Sheridan
WCAP
Washington
WTAG
WGR
WEI
WSAT
KSKD
Woc
WCCO
WJAR
John Hikeson
Washing
D.C
Sweden
WGN
Chicago
D. T
Sigmund Romberg
KEFAB
Lincoln
M. C
KFAB
WEEI
Boston
Symphony Hall
Americans fear bandit execution in Mexico kidnapping
American citizen J W Shanklin and four other U S nationals are held for ransom by Mexican bandits near El Protrero ranch Vera Cruz. The bandits sought 20009 dollars. no payment made. Federal troops mobilized. telephones and nearby bridges have been removed, search continues.
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A. W. Folger
United Press
Mexico City
Mex
J. W. Shanklin
O. M. Brown
el Protrero Ranch
Shanklin
Senor Caetano Sanches
Atoyac
Sis
el Protrero
Vera Cruz
Esperida Blores
Briggs
Greeley
Palma Sola
Galibhar
Aguila Oil Company
Rubero
Escobar
Supposed Dead Man Found in Virginia
Officer Ray Roush reports Owen Chapman who vanished from Forest Run five years ago was not murdered by Joan Hedricks. Chapman seen in Kentucky three years ago and Kent, Virginia two years ago. no foul play found. Chapman has sons in Long Acre West Virginia and at Hedrick's home in Forest Run.
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Pomeroy
Ray Roush
Owen Chapman
Forest Run
Joan Hedricks
McCumber
Meigs County
Chapman
Roush
Kentucky
Kent
Virginia
Hedricks
Vulcan
Long Acre
W. Va
Hedrick
Brazil gives up veto to aid entry into League
London May 28 Brazil abandons veto right hindering Germany's entry into the League of Nations. Geneva and Reuters report Brazil's move clears path for broader participation.
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London
U.P
Geneva
Exchange Telegraph Today
Brazil
Germany
League of Nation
Argentine sportsman arrives in Havana by sea plane
Bernardo Duggan, Argentine sportsman, arrived in Havana at 9 58 a m today Eastern standard time aboard his sea plane the Buenos Aires after flying from Miami Florida via New York City.
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Havana
Cuba
U.R
Bernardo Duggan
New York
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aitres
Miamii
Fla
Engineer held for ransom in Mexico siege
Tortured Conrad C. Braden of Taredo Texas, an American mining engineer, has been captured by Mexican bandits in Durango on May 18. He is held for a ransom of 6060 pesos as Mexican federal troops attempt a rescue.
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Conrad C. Braden
Taredo
Tex
Durango
Mexico
Mexico City
Child Burned to Death in Train Car Crash Near Bellefontaine
Clara Margaret Enders, 13, perished when a Big Four freight train struck the Enders automobile at Pemberton near Bellefontaine. Mrs. Enders and Mr. Enders were injured and unable to rescue the girl as the car burst into flames.
America and Europe Diverge on Security Pacts in Talks
In Geneva May 28 American and European views clash over disarmament. The U S favors regional land armament groups and deeper naval limits, while Europe demands security pacts and collective guarantees before reductions. The plan includes separate land naval and aerial committees, with plenary sessions unlikely before July and a 192% final conference.
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Junius B. Wood
Consolidated Press
Geneva
America
Europe
France
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
League
California moves to repeal Wright act over Prohibition enforcement
Prominent backers launch an initiative petition to repeal the Wright act, aiming to put the repeal before autumn voters. They contend Californians favor legalizing light wines and beer and want a state vote on prohibition enforcement independent of federal action. They cite recent polls and concern over tying local and federal enforcement to a statewide law.
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Ben G. Kline
Consolidated Press
San Francisco
Coolidge
California
Ohio Briefs Hit by Train in Germantown
Arthur Kline aged 27 died in Germantown after his truck was struck by a northbound Cincinnati Northern train. He was killed instantly and the accident is under investigation by local authorities.
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Germantown
Arthur Kline
Cincinnati Northern
Tragic Train Accident Claims 12 Year Old John Storey
In East Liverpool, John Storey was crushed between train wheels injuring both legs. Doctors reported he cannot survive.
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East
Liverpool
John Storey
Publisher M. B. Bryan Dies After Stroke in London
London reports the death of M. B. Bryan publisher of the Madison County Democrat after a paralysis stroke at his home. Bryan formerly served as state treasurer.
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London
M. B. Bryan
Madison County Democrat
Bryan
Holmeses Die Within Hours of Sixty Sixth Wedding
Mr and Mrs Alfred H Holmes who marked sixty six years of marriage in Toledo have died within hours of each other Mrs Holmes succumbed to heart disease late yesterday four hours after her husband death in Toledo leaves a town in mourning as officials confirm the deaths of the couple sought by friends and relatives
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Toledo
Alfred H. Holmes
Holmes
Cleveland Man Dies by Jumping In Front of Train
Michael Kalman, 40, died after leaping in front of a New York Central freight train in Cleveland. Despondent over personal troubles, friends said he had been distressed.
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Cleveland
Michael Kalman
New York Central
Electrocution in Cincinnati Repairs Water Pipe
Len Breeding was electrocuted in Cincinnati while repairing a waterpipe that contacted a high voltage wire. Authorities report the accident occurred at the work site and no further details were released.
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Cincinnati
Len
Two Girls Held by Cadiz Police After Escape
Virginia Easter aged 18 and Florence Davis aged 16 ran away from Bellaire homes. They were found near Cadiz and held by Cadiz police pending word from Bellaire authorities. They had been missing since May 19.
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Cadiz
Virginia Easter
Florence Davis
Bellaire
Renewed Attacks on Illinois Waterway Bill in House Debate
May 28. The Illinois waterway canal project faced renewed attacks and defenses in the House as debate resumed on the river and harbor authorization bill totaling 36 million dollars. The discussion highlighted opposition and support from lawmakers regarding the canal and related infrastructure funding.
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Washington
U.P
Victoria Inn license holder marks 50 years
Miss Catherine Twift, proprietress of the Victoria Inn at Dymchurch Kent, has held the license of the house for fifty years, a notable milestone noted as Flapper Fanny Says.
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Catherine Twift
Victoria Inn
Dymchurch
Kent
Flapper
Fanny
Signing of Jacksonville Agreement Seen as Fatal Mistake
Dandridge Spottswood writes to Secretary Hoover arguing government interference caused the Jacksonville agreement between miners and operators. He cites Ohio coal downturn from 7.5 million tons to 1.2 million and compares West Virginia gains, urging action to revive Ohio mines and national economic health.
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Jacksonville
Hoover
Bellaire
Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Dandridge Spottswood
Bellaire Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Spottswood
West Virginia
Local minister honored at Ohio Christian Missionary Society
The Rev. M. E. Chatley of Athens Christian church was elected vice-president of the Ohio Christian Missionary Society at Canton along with re-election to the board of managers. Mrs. M. E. Chatley spoke to the ministerial wives session as Athens delegates joined the group including Mrs. S. E. G. Pedigo and others.
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M. E. Chatley
Athens
Hocking Miners to Meet at Chauncey Tuesday Afternoon
A general mass meeting of the miners from the Hocking and Sunday Creek valleys will convene at Chauncey’s baseball park at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. District leaders President Lee Manana and Vice President David Watkins will attend along with sub district officials. The gathering will discuss important coal industry questions in Southeastern Ohio. Chauncey is central, and large delegations from both valleys are expected.
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Hocking
Chauncey
W. A. Craft Messenger
Glouster
Sunday Creek
Lee Man Ana Vre
David Watkins
Ohio
Two States to Take Dry Poll
Prohibition push brings two states to referendum on Volstead act modification this year. New York and Wisconsin set fall votes. Govs Smith Trumbull Hannett endorse public ballot while Gov Martin of Florida opposes.
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California
New York
United Press
Wisconsin
al Smith
John H. Trumbull
Connecticut
A. T. Hannett
New Mexico
Martin
Florida
Abandon Search For Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson
Los Angeles authorities ended the search for the body of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson after ten days of effort. Lifeguards and officials said another search would be futile as the case of her reported drowning remains unresolved.
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Los Angeles
Cal
U.P
Aimee Semple McPherson
Lineman Electrocuted in Ohio Wire Repair
One lineman was electrocuted and two others badly burned while repairing a broken wire near Clyde Ohio. Fremont dispatch reports the accident occurred today as crews worked to restore the line.
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Fremont
U.P
Clyde
No weapons displayed in Gloucester store search say officers
J A Jonas and H A Lines told the Messenger no weapons were used or seen during the Gloucester store search. They said the Penjamin Auchner novelty store was searched with a young woman’s consent and all parties were satisfied with the conduct of the operation.
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J. A. Jonas
H. A. Lines
Penjamin Auchner
Moro Tribesmen Rebel Against Philippine Government
Special Cable from Manila reports Major Leslie Stevens of the Philippine constabulary says Moro fortresses at Tugaya in Lanao province were stormed. Five constables killed and seventeen wounded, two junior officers among the wounded, as about two hundred troops held the field. Moro leaders Sa Raya, Sa Baisan, and Dattu Llio reportedly escaped with the dead. Forts defend by lantaka muzzle-loaders and elaborate ditches with stakes. tough terrain and scarce food hinder assault. Page Twoa.
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Walter Robb
Consolidated Press
Manila
Leslie E. Stevens
Philippine Constabulary
Lanao
Tugaya
Stevens
Costas
Sa Raya
Sa_ Baisan
Dattu Llio
Cottas
Ragang
Jury Is Selected In First Degree Murder Case
The Pomeroy murder trial of Forrest Sapp opened with jury selection. Prosecutors and defense anticipate a hard fought case with many witnesses. Key testimony focused on Sam Hill’s murder on February 21 and Hill’s widow and son described events surrounding the shooting.
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Martha Foulk
Pomeroy
Forrest “ iSapp
Sam
Hill
Avenue Bridge
BR. Price
Portland
F. R. Harrisonville
W. H. Hampt Carpenter
George E. Howett
Woodyard
Long Bottom
C. Radcliff
Carpenter
A& D. Son
A. A. Rawlings
Lor
Rutland
D. BF. Pek
Jones
Homer Story
Sam Hill
Yarat
Sapp
Peoples and Peoples
Fred W. Crow
D. Curtis Reed
L. Crarg Daevis
Frank
Donald Eblin
Eblin
Collection of Philippine curios on display in Nelsonville
Ray Andrews, recently returned from the Philippines, presents a remarkable display in Nelsonville featuring belt keta native costumes and handmade trinkets. A carved ebony cane is noted, purchased for a dollar, among other items.
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Phillippine
Ray Andrews
Buebtel
Nelsonville
Drews
Philippines
Belt Keta
CaEyy
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