Army Flyers Cross Continental in No Stop Flight
U S Army monoplane T-2 completed the first nonstop cross country flight from Hempstead New York to Rockwell Field near San Diego California in 26 hours 50 minutes 45 seconds covering about 2700 miles. Lieutenants Oakley K Key and John A Mac Ready were greeted by crews ships and factory whistles on arrival. The flight began Wednesday at 12 56 55 p m EST with the plane clearing the Hempstead takeoff and flying westward at an average speed exceeding 100 miles per hour.
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Diago
Calif
New York
San Diego
Atlantic
Pacific
Rockwell Field
Oakley K. Key
John A. MacReady
United States
Hempstead
North Island
Pegap
Ketly
Kelly Kay
French Refusal of Reparations Statement Forwarded
May 3 report outlines a terse French reply to German reparations offers. Premier Poincare and officials prepared a counter proposal warning Germany against concessions that could lead to a renewed war. The note also asserts France cannot promise concessions and rejects the German basis for any settlement.
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Ruor Ie
Kidnapped Verner Alexanderson Found in Cottage Near Stony Point
Verner Alexanderson, a six year old abducted from Schenectady Monday, was located in a cottage at Stony Point three miles down the Indian River. Two men are believed to have fled toward Canada or the St. Lawrence islands, with a car abandoned near Alexandria Bay. the boy is returned to Watertown under sheriff custody.
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Alexanderson
EF. W. Alexanderson
Radio Corporation of America Tonight
Ste
Verner
Warner
Watertown
Sheriff Jackson
Jefferson County
Indian River
Theres
Alexandria Bay
Elesio Mamima
Wil Right
Jackson
Watertow
Schenectady
Assisant
Hen van Deusen
Canada
St . Lawrence
Roatman
Jarvis
Verner Alexanderson
Jackson Et Water Lown
Stony Point
Morris Stone
Marvis
Alexander
Three more women report purse thefts to police
Local brief notes three additional women report purse robberies following the Joy Cene Berger incident. The May term of the Criming court will hear three murder cases. Safety council plans to extend work and organize a force to reduce accidents. A woman sleeping in a Broad Street home is shot at five times by unknown assailants. residence broken into. Dr. Fones supports bringing a sugar boycott into schools. Community groups and local leaders discuss improvements and political reforms.
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Joycene Berger
Safety Council
Vity
Broad Street
Stanley Bgnard
Chanber of Commerce
New York
Manufacturers’ Association
Waterbury Spayor
Brass City
Bridgeport
Khwanis
Berth
Catherine Daly
Clase High
Charley Denny
Purse Snatcher Victimizes Several Women After Berger Arrest
Police report three additional women say they were robbed by a purse snatcher on dark streets, following the arrest of Eugene Berger at 118 sapnum avenue. Victims include Mrs Mary Sheehan of Lafayette street and Miss Mary Dallas of Fos avenue, with others noting similar attacks near night routes and bus stops.
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Eugene Berger
State’s Prison
Mary Sheehan
Sapnum Avenue
Slite's
Pegus
Repeal of New York Day Enforcement Law Near Albany
Partial readable report notes assembly action on a repeal measure for the New York Day Enforcement Law near Albany. The text hints at committee reporting in progress and a final decision expected late in the session. The wording remains unclear but implies likelihood of passage.
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New York
Veteran group hosts nineteenth annual convention in city
The piece notes a May meeting for Mrs J Lowise Atterbury and mentions the Veterans organization holding its nineteenth annual convention here. Details are fragmented but indicate a ceremonial program and medley of recognitions.
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Lowwich
Heurt
Neel
J. Lowise
Atterbury
Er Reso
Northwestern University Skeleton Inquiry Subpoenas Issued
Prosecutor vows a clean sweep as over a score of students and one former student face subpoenas in the Northwestern skeleton inquiry. The body of Leighton Mount was found at a pier prompting a grand jury investigation and university cooperation.
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N. W. University
Clhargo
Leighton Maui
T He University
Young Mount
Shee
Fred Scott, Jr
Statte Mount
Walter Dill Scott
Theniversity
Arthur Persinger
Mount's
Thomas
Persinger
John Huxtable
Thoms
Vrede ‘University
Toon Tohulingun
Ay Hyiaton
Northwestern
Brown
Robert
14 Year Old Boy Serves as Mayor for a Day
A 14 year old boy acted as mayor for a day in New York. He toured the city with a police escort, met with officials, and handled routine duties at the mayoral desk. The event drew crowds and showcased his energetic participation in civic roles.
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New York
Rueslo
Mylan
Todnie Menhan
Tivian
Lo Bia
Bridgeport Safety Council expands plan for public welfare dept
The Bridgeport Safety Council votes to widen its scope invites city officials, schools, clubs and individuals to join a proposed public welfare department. It aims to reduce accidents involving pedestrians and transportation utilities with educators, transportation directors, police, fire and vehicle departments engaging in safety discussions and sharing accident experiences.
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Safety Council
Bridgeport Safety Counel
Iits
National Organizationas
Public Safety Department
Aas
Eduvatara i
Othe City Court
Fire and Vehicle Departments
Woman Shot Five Times in Broad Street House Breakin
A unidentified man fired five shots at a woman asleep in a Broad Street bedroom last night. Three hit her, two missed walls. He escaped as police cordoned the area. Mrs. Brown, wounded, was hospitalized in Bridgeport. Anderson and emergency officials assisted. police seek the suspect.
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Broad Street
Vemitan
Bridgeport
Alor
Kun Brown
Sears
Atu Mes
Charles Anderson
Gigiers
Phuyeh
Porky Ofelouk
Imah
Eveyl
Dirk Treat
Pevalyeyats
Ridgeport
Anderson
Conrad Korzeniowski and career noted in Bridgeport Sunday Post
A fragmented OCR summary notes Teodor Josef Conrad Korzeniowski and mentions a British cadet and a tie to an English university. The Bridgeport Sunday Post reference suggests a legacy or biographical sketch amid a garbled text.
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Conrad
David
Ata
Meractit
Bill to Prevent River Pollution Clears House Victory
Hartford report says a state water commission bill to attack river and tidal water pollution won favorable committee support. The measure, backed by Republicans, would create a three member commission with power to require treatment and enforce orders against polluters, but funding remains uncertain and effective upon appropriation.
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SWI
Hartford
tUye
Judicial Committee
House
Senate
Connecticut Manufacturers' Association
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
Bst
Republican Blate
General Assembly
Appropriations Committee
Charles B. Wheeler
Stratford
Public Utilities Commission
Ward Commission
Constable Hurt in Car Arrest Attempt
A constable was injured during an attempt to arrest four men in Angeles. He suffered a severe gash while confronting suspects near Nove Ridge. One man drove off in a sedan, nearly striking him as he approached the vehicle. The officer escaped serious harm after leaping aboard and beating back the attackers. Police pursued the four suspects who fled on foot.
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Lalana
D. Angeley
Angeles
Nove
Wuromoallio
Angrley
Coe
Tim
Constunie
Death of Carter Mystery to Me Reported by Teacher
Telegram staff report May 3 special. Jennie Barker kindergarten teacher refused to discuss the death of Fred Carter 19 found shot in the left breast last Monday along the Housatonic. Inquiries focus on rumors and lack of public statements from Barker who keeps confidants and parents calm. A inquest is planned for next week with diary notes from Carter mentioned by authorities.
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Kent
Jennie Barking
Fred Carter
Housatonic
Miss Hatch
Voroner & A- Herman
Eric Huon
Nickerson Suggests Coolie Labor For Farms
May 3 SZIARTFORN Nickerson of Illinois House addresses association proposing import of coolie labor for farms. He argues laborers need not assimilate and could be repaid at contract expiration, citing potential availability and utility despite concerns over terms and conditions.
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Coolie
Nickerson
Sziartforn
Juiseus
Levauiyt
Liv
Ceron
Illness and birth notices for Archisald McNeil family
Immature OCR text reports Mrs Archisald McNeil very ill in Chicago and an infant son born yesterday at St Luke's Hospital. It notes Mrs Melfa in critical condition, and references MacNeil being moved from Florida to a hospital. The fragmentary dispatch mentions hospitals and locations Bridgeport and Elma.
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ALBOR
Sento
Archival
McNeil Air, Ae
Bridgeport
Coma
St. Luke's Hospital
Melfa
Comizns
Florida
MacNeil
Euinaia Enteral
Diar Amboulinen
Trospifad
Bern
Fragmentary Chess of Names and Moves in Harsh Life
Incoherent OCR fragment references several people and places with likely errors. The text mentions a person named Wu Hanes and another called Haaprdsun, with notes about five hours and a life event. The passage appears to be an unreadable literary or news fragment lacking clear facts or context.
Fine set for liquor law violations in stampede case
The Stanford court fined Charles A. Bur $600 and imposed a 10 day jail term after a guilty plea to two liquor law infractions. The appeal cited a change of heart by the defendant and questioned the proceedings. Proprietor Frank Nelitski of Bridge faced a related charge with no costs awarded.
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Rannial Court
Joh Walsh
Charles A
Missing Litchfield Girl Believed in Bridgeport City
Elizabeth A Coit of Litchfield 24, daughter of Mrs Charles H Coit, vanished last Monday. A report says she may have been seen in Bridgeport on Wednesday. Police investigated a man linked by a description matching Miss Coit, who allegedly spoke with him near Congress Street. A photograph of her clothes aided the inquiry as investigators pursued a lead.
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Elizabeth Coit
Faille
Elizabeth A. Coit
Wms
Charles H. Coit
Litchfield
Gil
Miss Coit
Ariek
Branson
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