Danish Steamer Normand Sinks on Mississippi River
Memphis reports say 25 crew members died when the government vessel Normand sank about 25 miles south of Memphis during an excursion on the Mississippi. The twin boats were chartered by Mid-South engineers for a convention outing. details are scarce as lines of communication were down.
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Mississippi River
Memphis
Tenn
Mississipi River
Mid
Conventon
H L Talbert
Clarksive Moss
Associated Press
Griffin Walker
Fulton
Bowser
Tims
Inns Cental
Paul Ho Norerts3
Atlana Ga
Mid-South
Tsland Bend
del Miller
Memmois
Mia Miller
Old Boston Market Fire Keeps 18 Firemen Down
Fire destroyed part of the 100 year old Old Boston Market building in a blaze that started under the roof and reached the attic. Eighteen firemen were overcome by smoke but the fire was contained and the market district saved. Damage ran into the hundreds of thousands with stalls offices and storage ruined.
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Old Boston Market
Boston
Quincey Publi Market
Aleino Thenor Tower
Tanall
Hatta
Mator
Boston Brait Ad Produce Exchange
Seveal
Josiah Wying
Hia
Ade
Mippon
North Pole
City Auditor Bernard Keating Dies After Pneumonia
City Auditor Bernard Keating of Bridgeport died at his home after a brief illness from pneumonia. A lifelong public servant born in County Clare Ireland on April 15 1847 he came to America at age nine and later served as councilman city clerk and on municipal commissions before his 42 years as city auditor.
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Bernard Keating
Park Place
City of Bridgeport
Keating
Aunditier Keating
Cty Hall
Wednesdi
Bridgeport
Thonts M Cullinan
Connecticuts
Ireland
County Claire
America
Springfield
John Keating
R_T Clarke
Yale Law School
New Haven
John F Powling
Board of Asseseurs
Trial runover as Olympia Mackri testimony to coroner debated
In New Haven on May 8 Judge Avery allowed Olympia Mackri's coroner statement about the February 26 shooting of John Bagnano to be admissible evidence. Defense counsel Koletsky argued the confession should be excluded due to improper warnings and alleged nervous incoherence. witnesses testified as the day stretched with coroner Mix cross exam and potential calls for additional officials as witnesses.
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NEW Wavhn
Christopher L. Avery
Olympia Macri
Mua
John Bagnano
Witneses
Joseph Koletsky
Miss Mack
Koletsky
Mix
Arnon
Alling
Mias Mack
Henry J Donnelly
Sheridan T Whitaker
Philip T Smith County
Stanislaw Giannelli
Legge
Railway clerks chief charged with misconduct at convention
In Kansas City on May 5 the grand executive board of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks accuses Wo Vitarera, former president, of misconduct in office. A roll call of 1 195 delegates results in 819 sustaining the board and 682 opposing. Some delegates were allowed multiple votes.
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Kanbas City
Grand Executive Board
Brotherhod of Tesilway Clerka
Wo Vitarera
Coventry Wins Preakness as Field Watches in Awe
In a dramatic finish Coventry, the western owned three year old, charged through the pack to win the famous Preakness. Backbone Harty Payne Wirtues and Almadel finished well back as 4000 spectators watched the event unfold amid shadows and tension on the racecourse.
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Clarence Kummer
Coventry
Backbone
Maryland
Almadel
Chantey
Harty Payne
Payne
Covents
Strik
Chautice Rumiter
Cerventeys
Hodge
Tohnson
Bridgeport
Albany
Sulivan Weber
Kropner
Fewer Deaths When Money Scarce Bankrupt Undertaker Tells Court
Bankrupt undertaker Hany A M Cabe testifies in Bridgeport court that economic hardship reduces deaths as people spend less. He says mortality falls with tighter budgets and notes business concentration in Bridgeport. Cabees debts and assets are disclosed as reference Keogh appoints William Lavery trustee under bonds of 200.
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Hany AM Cabe
West Avenue
Loin Keogh
Sound
Mettabe
Bridgepall
Connecticut
Bridgeport
McCabe
Teaterday Referenc Keogh
Wiliam Lavery
Service Company Fights Five Cent Line Fare
The City Service Company seeks a five cent fare and plans an appeal to the Superior Court after the Public Utilities Commission denied its operating certificate. Backed by Walter B Lashar, the move targets a Central Avenue to Plaza route, linking Lordship with the General Electric plant, while replacing Lordship trolleys with motor buses. The commission cited conflict with existing trolley routes. attorneys for the state will defend the decision.
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T He City Service Company
Walter B Lashar
Central Avenas
Public Utilities Commission
City Service
William Street
Medow
Agi
Lasnu
Utilities Commission
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Aniel Fudson
Stratford
Milford
Sons of Veterans Pace YZ
Stamford
Trealty Boarde of
Rodger Ludlowe
Morwalk
Federal
Norwalk
Macri
French Prepare to Clean Out Rifian Forge
Paris May 8 The Trench forces prepare for an aggressive push to clear Rifian tribesmen from the Trench area in Morocco French reports show no clashes but indicate ongoing troop movements and that air forces are being strengthened with squadrons ordered to Morocco to stiffen the air war Ceased hostile activity noted along the front under General Colombat with detachments extending the eastern front as well Losses are reported heavy amid the fighting across the Rifian regions
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Paris
Morocco
Ter
Liydewourg
Aviatha
Metsae
Moriocco
Celene Camhay
Colombat
Infants Died At New York Baby Farm Run By Gelsen Volk
Police report 22 infant deaths tied to Helen Auguste Gelsen Volk's baby farm since 1924 with 10 month old victim dying today. District Attorney assigns two assistants to probe the long history of deaths and malnutrition among children found in the house while others are treated for starvation and infections.
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New York
City
Helen Auguste Gelsen-Volk
Banton
Gelsen-Volk
Ens Society
Coolidge backs expanded aviation study at West Point
President Coolidge supports extending aviation instruction at West Point with Navy and Army guidance, aiming to increase cadet hours. He will promote aviation education though no universal pilot or observer training is planned for graduates.
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West Point
Coolidge
Washington
Associated Press
Army
Military of Naval Academy
Ouracs
Pheer
Plans to Test Ripper Tax Measure in Hartford Debate
Hartford dispatch reports that State Organization leaders wrestle with how to proceed if the so called Ripper tax bill passes. Attorney John A. Cornell will contest the measure’s legality if adopted and any move to replace Tax Collector Edward A. Drew. The plan centers on gubernatorial power to appoint tax officials and decentralize authority amid intra party friction and anti King sentiment.
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Edward A. Drew
Drew
Cornell
General Assembly
A Li Delaney
Cltys
Hiram Bingham
Connecticut
Delaney
Bingham
Fred W Harrison
Burnham
Wiliam E Burnham
Board of Apportionment
William H Blodgett
Blodgett
Andrew M Cooper
Fifth District
King
John A Leverty
Daniel J Cutford
Richard H Murphy
Christopher Donahue
Telegram
Hartford
Bridgeport
Seafers
Tax Co
Lkelihood Beed
Howard G. Challenger
Edward ©. Kelly
Tax Co Bnd
Oreation
House
Cuea
Bao
Chatlen
Cki
Boroughs
Miemain” Challenger
Whem
House of Representatives
Nf Aoom
Ie Tral
Bridgeport tax note amid citywide fiscal strains
Districtwide items touch Bridgeport finance as officials grapple with bankruptcy context. Reports mention the tax collector plan, city auditor Bernard Keating’s death after 50 years service, and court notes on pension and municipal funding issues impacting Fairfield County residents.
Rum Runners Threaten Coast Guard Families in War on the Sea
Reported actions by rum runners threaten Coast Guard officers and crews along the coast. Explosions and sabotage cripple ships, with hulls sunk and men killed or maimed as authorities allege a widespread conspiracy to halt supply lines.
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Washington
Lahatior
Buo Koong
Kum Row
Hall
Imen
Coast Guard
Abipa
Billard Omnans Dant
Ahumamuggilers
Veterday
Hostawatn
Ata Ie
Liscoverd
Hog 4
Billard de Tase
Priel
Ie Iy
Tmo
Midni
Japanese Steamer Toyo Maru Sunk in Storm
A Tokio dispatch reports the Japanese steamer Toyo Maru sunk off Kyushu in a storm. Up to one hundred feared drowned as the small vessel of under 400 tons operated along the Japanese coast. Lloyds Registry notes wreckage and limited cargo. no official confirmation yet from the Tokyo chamber.
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London
Okyushu
Tokio Sasehok
Japan
San Francisco
Toyo Maru
Mai Department
The
Chamber of di Merce
No Rel
Former King Ferdinand to Visit Bulgaria Approval Reported
The Berlin and Sofia dispatches say ex King Ferdinand of Bulgaria has received permission from the Allied powers and the Bulgarian government to return to Bulgaria for a visit. The duration and exact arrangements were not specified.
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Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Berlin
Sofir
Seta
Jugosiistan
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