Abducted Vermont Child Found After Night Barn Capture
Earl Woodward, an ex convict, and eleven year old Lucille Chaterton were found in an old hay barn after a weeklong kidnapping in East Brookfield. Citizens restrained him with a police dog as three rifles pointed at him. Lucille was cared for by George Jeed and taken to Randolph jail. The girl appeared dazed and bruised, but safe.
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East Brookfield
Honer
Sleen
Earl Woodward
Lucille Chaterton
Hilla
Ittle Luccille
Randolph
George Jeed
Must Eat Regularly To Win Ball Games
New York May 1 Concluding hunger aided Yankee players in early AL struggles Manager Miller Huggins ordered two meals before each game breakfast at 9 80 oclock and a second meal prior to game time in a formal edict to insure players are properly fed.
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NEW Ork
New York Yankee
Miller Huggins
New York Pilot
Short Term Loans Taxed Too Much Says Caillaux
PARES May 1 Finance Minister Joseph Caillaux says short term loans taxed too heavily this year have been over discussed. He will study how to balance the budget and avoid detailed plans while seeking to present a strong impression abroad, especially to Anglo-Saxon nations, and did not commit to immediate tax changes or gold standard shifts.
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Caillaux
Pares
Joseph Cailiaux
Ortofria Goss
eMius Weil
Starving Woman Fails to See Sister in Brooklyn
May 1 Stamford police intervene in the case of Mrs Darling Forbes of Brooklyn who sought care from her sister Mrs John Oberline at 11 Maple Avenue after two visits. Forbes, about 60, says she is penniless and starving and was refused care at the factory where she worked. She is in hospital hungry, with the strain of recent days. Police plan to press Mrs Oberline for a showdown tomorrow.
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Stamford
Darling Forbes
Brooklyn
John
Obeiine
Five balloonists begin flight in elimination test
Liberty May 1 Three balloons of the National Elimination Balloon Race passed Elimination over Liberty at 845 pm drifting southeast at high altitude. Five balloonists traveled across the United States aiming for international races, with a sixth serving as lead pilot. An Army balloon suffered a torn net and deflation, ending Captain O’Neill’s chance to compete. Lieutenant William J Flood piloted the first balloon, taking off at 559 pm.
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Liberty
Mon
ST Joseph Wo
Associated Press
United States
Raymond Fe Oweill
O'Neill
William J Flood
Eclipse Shadow Bands Confirm Atmosphere Irregularities
Middletown May 1 Plates taken January 24 during the total solar eclipse show shadow bands caused by atmosphere density irregularities. Wesleyan University reports the new photographs prove the long-held theory and were captured with a camera designed by Dr A Douglass of Stewart Observatory. the plates were used by Dr H OT Stetson of Harvard.
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Middletown
Wemeyan University
A Douglass
Stewart Observatory
Tucson Ariz
Douglass
H OT Stetson
Harvard
Hera
Douglas
Wesleyan
Religious Education Is Success Says School Head
The school head reports religious education for public school children has shown success under the program started February 9. Attendance and cooperation from teachers and churches are noted, with adjustments pending and some groups expressing concerns about regulation and funding.
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Luis Ueen
Cortright
Mock Bride and Bridegroom Outwit Crowd at London Wedding
In London a crowd of flappers witnessed a clever ruse as the Earl and Countess of Cardigan staged a mock ceremony with proxies at St Marke church. The real couple slipped out a back door after a quiet church exit. The bride Joan Salter, daughter of an Isle of Wight architect, previously wed in Isleworth last July. Public excitement grew as mobs gathered outside seeking the actual event.
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London
Earl and Countess of Cardigan
St Marke Church
Actal
Specie
Isleworth
Joan Salter
Isle of Wight
Colonel Coolidge Submits to Heart Examinations in Boston
Colonel John Co. Coolidge, father of the President, underwent heart tests by two Boston specialists then left for Plymouth Vermont. Doctors found minor age related weaknesses with no serious issues, noting a slow pulse between 88 and 66 and recommending diet and moderation. He said he felt fine and intended to resume duties after a brief Boston visit.
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Boston
John Co. Coolidge
Plymouth
Albertorana
Bridgewater
Coolidge
Paul D White
Massachusetts General Hospital
Arthur L Chute
Col Coolidge
Cram
Colonel
Hindenburg to Take Oath May 12 in Simple Ceremony
Berlin May 1 President Von Hindenburg set to be inaugurated at noon May 12 with a simple program to retain several officers. An oath by the Reichstag president Poebe will occur under the republic’s black red and gold banner. The plan excludes nationalist demonstrations and preserves nonpartisan presidency.
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von Hindenburg
Hindenburg
Herr Schiele
Hanover
Germany
Reichstag
Poebe
Reichswehr
Third Regiment Guards
White House
Simons
Luther
Senate
Prusslan
Mteissner
Ebert
John Coolidge
Ldtorlais
Aadio
Lawea
Offia
Berii
Boris Life
Bridgeport Board Awards High School Lab Equipment Contract
The Bridgeport Board of Education approved a contract to supply laboratory equipment for Warren Harding High School. The action, part of ongoing district modernization, follows council oversight and aligns with local education priorities this term.
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Bridgeport Board of Education
Warren Harding High School
Beardsley Park
Public Utilities Commission
Stamford
Greek Orthodox Church
GAR
Fairfield County
Rate Town
Stratford
Panbury Pace
Csenfield
Christmais Tree of
Shane Rei
Talrfield
Wemortal
Four witnesses testify in Magri trial verdict to follow
In New Haven May 1 the Magri case opened with four witnesses and the defense asserting Olympia Mack acted to protect her life. Juror James Chase, a Cheshire carpenter, was accepted as the 12th juror after extensive voir dire as spectators pressed into the courtroom and Judge Avery warned any disruption would clear the room.
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New Haven
Olympia Mack
John Bagnano
Joseph Koletsky
James M. Chase
Cheshire
Christopher L. Avery
Talesmen
Chase
Judge Avery
Wright charges Langley plane is mutilated
Washington May 1 Orville Wright accuses National Museum officials of mutilating the Langley plane for private patent litigation. He says the label on the original craft is false and contested by scientists and Dr Charles D Wolcott of the Smithsonian who defends the museum. Continued on Page Three.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Times Museum
Souath Kensington
England
Wright
National Museum
Langley
Charles D Wolcott
Smithsonian Instituion
Immigrant Miss Mac Swiney Not Recorded in New York
New York May 1 Commissioner Henry H Curran said no record exists of the entry into New York harbor by Miss Mary Mac Swiney Irish Republican worker. He says he investigated at the request of Commissioner Husband in Washington regarding a report she landed last January on a British vessel without proper passports.
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New York
Henry H Curran
Port
Mary Mac Swiney
Broken lamp post ties to doctor killer in St Louis
In St Louis on May 1 a broken lamp post and a nocturnal visit to a woman friend are the only clues in the murder of Dr William A Dison 48 a noted physician and Washington University honorary member found shot on campus. Police search garages for a damaged automobile while reports tie a woman acquaintance to the doctor.
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ST Louis
Menney
William A Dison
Washington University
Dillion
Attorney Sues Dodge Estate for $500000
Detroit May 1 A local attorney Howard A Bloomer administrator of Horace E and John F Dodge estates filed suit for 600000 against the Dodge estate. Bloomer a former Dodge Motor Co director says the action seeks 600000 though papers show 1 000 000. Attempts to reach Bloomer were unsuccessful.
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Detroit
Dodge
Howard A Bloomer
Dodge Motor Company
Bloomer
Ae Poon
Horace E
John F Dodge
Dodge Company
M Bloomer
Education Board Settles Laboratory Table Question
The Education Board settled a dispute over laboratory tables after a special Central High session. Leonard Peterson company of Chicago will furnish equipment for 17 681 dollars, with bids reviewed and a plan advancing for chemical physical biological and general score laboratories similar to Lincoln High School’s setup. Concerns about exclusivity of vendor representation and conference participation were discussed, involving architects, superintendents, and department heads.
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Warren
Pt Ab
Buperintellent Fchools Ff
Albani Biofer
Peterson Company
Chemical Physical Biological
General Score Laboratories
Smilar
Kewaunee Company
Kewaunee Sepies
Edhard Bgdwell
T He Crosby
Amtlis Croshax
Uinet
Hewouree
Cortught
Wat Crosby
Hels
Attempt on Boris life frustrated amid palace plot
An attack on King Boris was thwarted as guards found a nearly finished subterranean passage and an explosive fuse intended to blow up the Royal Palace. Separate reports noted a Berlin rail wreck killing 26, with 12 dying and six injured, blamed on rail conditions and Polish responsibility. Also, Bulgaria reports intensified Communist activity and arrests.
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Associabyed
Boris
Berlin
Germany
Riga
Behneldemushl
Poland
Ali
Doweed
Connect
Ruhr
Borie
Ofla
Coolidge weighs seaman wages plan amid defense needs
Washington May 1 President Coolidge signals cautious support for the Connor plan to aid American Merchant Marine seamen wages if it ties to national defense and naval reserve. Secretary Wilbur says Navy would study the proposal but offers no definite stance until Navy views are obtained.
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Hough
Coolidge
Oconnor
Ping Board
Ame
Merchant Marine
Naval Reserve
Connor
Ra' Rust
National Defense
Navy Department
Wilbur
Navy
Indichat
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