Attempted rescue of Arthur Griffith foiled at Mountjoy Prison
Dublin May 14 An attempted rescue of Sinn Fein founder Arthur Griffith at Mountjoy Prison failed when an armored car bearing disguised rescuers approached the gates. A sentry fired, forcing the raiders to flee without the prisoners. Griffith, arrested Nov 26, is held to answer charges related to republican funds and ambuscades.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Arthur Griffith
Sinn Fein
Mountjoy
Gavner
H Lis
Griffith
Eubiin
Mount Joy
Republic
Sinn
Crown Foress
War Department to Route State Troop Requests Through HQ
Washington May 14 Secretary Weeks announced that requests from state governors for federal troops must be referred to the War Department. An executive order rescinds a prior directive allowing state commanders to pass requests directly. After War Department review, corps commanders decide if federal troops are warranted and issue the needed orders.
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Washington, DD
War Department
Weeks
Prominent Maine Judge Dead in Freeport
Albert W. Larrabee, longtime municipal court judge in Freeport, Maine, died of heart failure at age 74 after a career spanning the state’s judiciary. A native of Auburn, he served on the municipal bench for 74 years, and earlier paths included time at the supreme bench. The obituary notes his parents’ names and references a family exchange about his losses.
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Freeport
Albert W. Larrabee
Ark
Justine
Supreme Bench
We Hadnt Thought of That Beasty Warns Plants and Sowers
A cryptic note references a beasty and warned plants and sowers in a hazy Heston Transcript. The fragment hints at a precautionary warning across the way, with a focus on protective measures for crops.
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Acros
Heston
Height of folly to disarm now urged by Hammond
Philadelphia May 1 John Hays Hammond warned at the American Academy of Political Science that unilateral disarmament by the United States would be the height of folly or a criminal blunder. He urged an unequivocal message to England and Japan supporting naval limits while maintaining U.S. naval superiority. He called for immediate capital ship construction limits and defense-focused expenditure and supported American influence in Europe’s rehabilitation without entangling alliances.
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Philadelphia
John Hays Hammond
American Academy of Political and Social Dcience
United States
Hapital Ag
England
Japan
Hammond
Ihs
Alliew
Alliance
America
Europe
Polish revolt collapse expected in Silesia reports
In Berlin May reports from authoritative quarters indicate the Polish revolt in upper Silesia faces collapse. Adabert Korfanty, trader of the Pole, is said to have lowered his fight to secure the territory for Poland amid mixed signals from Mevelad dispatches.
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Berlin
Silesia
Adabert Korfanty
Upper Silesia
Poland
Famous Morse elm removed from Washington landmark
The famous Morse elm at the corner of Penn jee avenue and Teth street in Washington DC was taken down after midnight on May 14. The tree, planted by the American Forestry Association, had long stood above inaugural parades and was named for Samuel F. B. Morse, inventor of the telegraph, a symbol of historic political gatherings. The trunk remains in the association’s records as a historic plant.
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Washington
D.C
Pornjee Avenue
National Capital
Samuel FB. Morse
American Porestry Association
SIMS GOES TO GET DEGREE
Rear Admiral Willem S Sims of the U S N sails today aboard the steamship Cervice to receive a Doctor of Laws degree from a university. He is accompanied by Mrs Sims and Dr Wilbur K Thomas. The party is traveling via London after a conference with the service committee.
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New York
Willem S Sime
Cervice
Sims
Haverterk Iene
Shusping
Hawraban
American Friends
Sertice
Wilbur K. Thomas
Rye Werritary
Oor Pos Setae
Steamshity
Olympic
London
Train fired on in May near New Orleans
Fragmented OCR notes describe a passenger train on the Southern railway near Sew Argentia in May. Mentions a mistake confusing a tretn with Ger and references marine work and hiking, with unclear vibrations and cuts.
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Argentia
New Orleans
Southern Railway
Crete
Hajar
Ger
France Takes a Firm Stand Over Upper Silesia
Paris May 14 France opposes any German military actions in Upper Silesia in line with Britain. Briand says France seeks a just solution with Britain, while French papers react to Lloyd George’s attack on Poland with regret and surprise.
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Paris
France
Upper Silesia
Briand
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Poland
Great Britain
Silesia
Mare
Llnyd George
British Press Divided Over Lloyd George Denunciation
London papers split on Prime Minister Lloyd George's denunciation of the Polish revolt in Sibern. Some praise his stance while others attack him and blame his government for the crisis. Commentary notes allied tensions, Turkish defiance, and debates over upper Silesian frontier and German penalties.
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Lloyd George
London
Sibern
Lonedon
Wig
Hinerlf
Gilind
Chronicte
Toyd George
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Uriety D'Ammanche
Fiume
Zelgouski
Vilew
Uilyo
Allice
Lloyd Gorge
Pusillanienouy
Ott
Tg ‘Nerance
The
Mornings Post
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
Died From Injuries After Smuggling Trunk Incident
May Li died from injuries related to a smuggling attempt involving a trunk hidden freight. U.S. agents arrested several party members as the group was traced to a location near Wins Pond in Vermont. Authorities reported the death as the incident unfolded and continued investigations into the smuggling ring.
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Bedere
Fegevel
Otters
Battle for Open Shop Continues in Coal Fields
In the Tug river region of Mingo county West Virginia and Pike county Kentucky the open shop battle rages as operators vow to keep mines open while United Mine Workers insist on recognition and unionization. David Robb of the UMW outlines a prolonged conflict with 2500 still on strike, non union workers filling many roles, and miners vowing to resist eviction efforts.
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Williamson
W. Va
Mingo County
West Virginia
Pike County
Kentucky
Tug River
United Mine Workers
Feld
Tobb
Lorkoet
Williamson Coat Operature’ Association
Mobb Mae Wad
Scotty Slayer of 30 Germans Honored in Brookline Memorial
A bid to honor Albert Kaward Hout known as Scotty, a WWI hero who single handedly killed 31 Germans near Epieds before dying, is proposed for a bronze tablet in Brookline Town Hall. Secretary Christian wrote Edward Keevin inviting President Harding to attend the dedication in Plymoth summer plans.
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Heston
Harding
Boston
Scotty
Christian
Avade
Edward Keevin
Brookline Town Hall
New York Governor Signs Movie Censorship Law
The governor of New York has signed a censorship measure aimed at film content. Official notes indicate the law seeks to regulate on screen material and may affect distribution and exhibition.
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Miller
New York
Ek Vv
Tieeereer el Te
Botan Ore
Ort
Stear
Poison Found On Land After Meyers Death in Idaho
Twin Falls Idaho May 14 two days after the death of Edward T Meyers widow Lydia Southard is under arrest in Honolulu County Chemist Earl R Dooley suspects foul play and found traces of poison at Blue Lakes ranch Meyers died September 7 1920 exhumations at Twin Falls cemetery April 2 1921 revealed inflammation and poison in Meyers and Lorraine Dooley both well preserved Bodies of Harlan Lewis Robert C Dooley and Edward Dooley exhumed in Keetonville Missouri were also well preserved A Honolulu detective said Southard gave names of Robert C Dooley William McHaffie and Meyers as former husbands omitting Hakim Lewis an insurance application was found She appears cool and normal but talks little Idaho officials have requested extraordinary precautions to prevent any attempt on her life.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Edward T. Meyers
Lydia Southard
Honolulu
Earl R Dooley
Blue Lakes Ranch
Meyers
Dooley
Southard
Mev
Arthur McDufflie
Robert C. Dooley
William Mcfiaffe
Hakim Lewis
Methisfie
Montpelier Man Dies After Long Illness
Domingo arrived at his home on Poster street at 4 a.m. from a lung trouble. He was taken to sanatoriums in New Hampshire and returned home Sunday, deteriorating. Born in Italy about 48 years ago, he was a carver and musician. Survived by wife Ann and four children in Boston and other relatives. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. from Foster street home.
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Domingo Arived
Poster Street
Pennenak
N. H
Atorium
Cami
Italy
Alont
Montpelier
Barre
Ann
Boston
Perino
Kenest
Violette
C. Cumi
Geneund
Sitcer
Mire
Joseph Magne
Foster Street
Defense rests in Garrow murder trial in Franklin county
In St Albans the defense rested after questioning Edward Garrow about the death of his wife Matilda in Franklin on November 30. Court adjourned to Monday at 10 for closing arguments and jury instructions. Neighbor Belle Mercy testified about a telephone exchange indicating distress in the Garrow home.
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St. Albans
Franklin County
State
Edward Garrow
Matilda Garrow
Franklin
Boston College sets new 120 yard high hurdle record at Eastern meet
J. J. Sullivan of Boston College won the final in 16 15 seconds, breaking the former 16 45 record. Merrick and Brady finished second and third, giving BC a ten point team lead, while WPI's F Lund Igren placed fourth for a point.
Track and Field Dual Meet Highlights at Yale Harvard
Track results from Yale and Harvard dual meet with sprinters and distance runners shaping the night. Highlights include notable performances by Yale and Harvard athletes, team tensions, and hopes for strong showings in nearby events.
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New Haves
Conn
Tenme
Yale
Harvard
Downy Fm
Lars Ae
Liner Aquitania Breaks From Port In Fashioned Escape
A fragmented report notes the liner Aquitania departed Southampton for New York amid labor unrest and boosted confidence from the line. Nearby Windham County officials documented a dusitous trip with highway officers, while hearings in Brattleboro and Springfield moved forward on education and local matters.
Blizzard Drives Lakeside Boats to Harbor Warnings
In Saulte Ste Marie Michigan on May 14 a severe Lake Superior blizzard halted passage. Six inches of wet snow fell and temperatures dropped below freezing. Wireless reports indicated all craft were safe in harbor as the storm moved through the area.
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Saalte Ste Marie
Mich
Lake Superior
Toulny
When Smith Stepped Out plays to crowds at Spaulding
The comedy was staged last evening at Spaulding assembly hall by te e mior era. About six hundred attended despite clouds. The senior class cast included Gladys Grogan Mildred Lan Donia Buel Mrs Geary Percy Angwin George Smith Wendell Smith Uncle Bill Jillian Papin Muriel Wayne Perry Hob Dino Wals. The plot centers on Uncle Bill’s mistaken theft of a watch and romantic entanglements with Bob Stanley and Muriel ending in a happy denouement and engagement. The school orchestra conducted by Miss Dorward opened the program with four numbers followed by the three act farce and dances by Miss Doris Lander and the Misses Naughton. Audience praise focused on Uncle Bill’s nightly escapades and the director’s rehearals under Miss Tva G. Smith.
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Smith
Spaulding
Emior
Dorward
Doris Lander
Missex Naughton
Schlor
Park Theatre
Clase Aml
Gladys Grogan
Mildred Lan
Donia Buel
Geary
Percy Angwin
George Smith
Wendell Smith
Bill
Jillian Papin
Muriel
Wayne Perry
Hob
Dino Wals
Bill Smith
Australia
Dimen
Bob Stanley
Bob
Bum
Tts
Witch
Trdente
Mies Tva
G. Smith
Old-Time Editor Dead in Brattleboro Vermont
Brattleboro May 14 news of the death of Lin L French aged or years the dean of Vermont editors who ran the Vermont Phoenix at Brattleboro since 1888 and sold it in 1910 to Walter Hubbard. Born in Clover Vermont he worked as a printer at the New Hampshire Sentinel in Keene and later built ownership in the Phoenix through years as partner then sole owner before selling. He married Emma Frohman and survived by a son Lester G French editor of Mechanical Engineering in New York.
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Brattleboro
Tlin L. French
Vermont
Vermont Phoenix
Wil- Joy Street
Preneh
Clover
New Hampshite Sentinel
Keene
Inter
The
Phoenix
Cnntleaing
Sich
Walter K Hubbard
Beverly
Mires
Emma ¥Roeman
Lester G. French
White Pinina
N.C
New York
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Died of Fever in Williamstown Family Mourns
Four year old Leon Colombo of Williamstown died from scarlet fever last night. Survived by father Reno Colombo and mother Mrs Prank Colombo. brother Cero, eight, also ill but not critically. Burial planned for Sunday afternoon at Hope Cemetery with no funeral due to illness.
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Reno Frank Colombo
Leon
Weil
Prank Colombo
Willlanetown
Williamstown
Cero
Hope Cemetery
Yacht club test race trims for Holent summer regatta
New York May 1 The pen sit metre yerhte of the Sewankaka Cor inthian Yacht dhal will race English route of the same class in the Holent this summer. It trimmed for their Grot test race over the eclub's ouiree at Oyeter bay today.
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New York
Sewankaka Corinthian
Dhal
Eclub
Oyeter Bay
Mme Curie at Vassar Sparks Lone Student Show
May 1 Dame Curie, discoverer of radium, will give a talk at Vassar College. She will arrive late afternoon and stay until Sunday, with a concert planned as part of her visit.
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Poughkarpeie
Medame Curie
Vaewr Pullers
Sundar
Small Town Lose Heavy Defeat In Local Match
In a tense community game, the Stone Arrows and Ry Ua thetower handed Mewitone a heavy setback. The day featured a notable turnout and a controversial moment as a wedding ceremony was briefly discussed but not completed.
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Aris
Ry Ua
Test Wight Amd
Peron Fresecy
Canvass Gains Support for Barre Board of Trade Drive
Subscriptions to the Barre Board of Trade drive surpassed 4600 dollars with rapid growth. The campaign aims to fund a full time secretary as teams cover the area, noting many members pledged at 50 and 100 dollars while 5 dollar memberships attract new supporters. Omar Swenson of Concord praised full time secretaries and regional impact, urging nationwide civic backing and sustained outreach.
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Sarre Boar of Trade
Sampaign
Board of Trade
Fin
Omar Swenson
Concord
N. H
Swenson
New Hampshire
Concord Granite Manufacturers’ Assolation
Barre
Paarre
Arcana
Death of Mrs W S Page in Harrie city
Mrs W S Page wife of Wallis Page veteran resident dies at home on Elm street after long illness diabetes and frail health. Born Catherine Waller in 1865 she was 57 years old tomorrow. Survived by husband daughters sisters and relatives with funeral arrangements to be announced. Local church and community members mourn the loss.
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Ales Wit
Page
Wall
Elnacrestenet
Mis
Chévages
Til
Iss
Wy. Page
Englewood
Harre
Plainfield
Mre
Cody
Wersieter
Witleeks
Goth
Buartet
Noel Tewedas Etter
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