Mellie Dunham Fiddler Wins Homecoming Tour Finish in Maine
Maine's famed fiddler Mellie Dunham returns to Notayy after a cross country journey that netted nearly $15,000. He and Gram were greeted warmly in Boston and Maine friends, reflecting on kindness found beyond their small town. Dunham, 72, plans to share his seven grandchildren and new tune Show Me the Wastro Go home.
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Boston
Dunkin
Norway
Bette Eld
Notayy
Mele
Maine
Mellie
Gram
Melle
Escaping convict shot after ninth breakout attempt
In Omstouck New York on May 18 an inmate from Great Meadow prison named Joseph Scotto was shot by a guard after fleeing attempts. He was captured after knocking on a prison wall and was apprehended following the ninth escape attempt in eleven days.
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New York State Prison
Joseph Scotto
Great Meadow
Scotto
Tales of Cruelty Recited as Probe into Camp Start
Jefferson County grand jury probes Flat Top prison in Birmingham Alabama, detailing brutal flogging with straps and hickory, lack of medical oversight by Dr. J E Robbins, and alleged murder plots. Warden Davis named in six indictments for murder amid reported prison reforms and ongoing board of control actions.
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Birmingstam
Ala
Flat Top
Jefferson County Grand Jury
J. E. Robbins
Hia
James Knox
West Virginia
Knox
Grand Jury
Davis
Montgomery
Board of Control
Locomotive derailment halts traffic in Hartspord yards
A locomotive hauling freight in the Hartspord area was derailed this morning in the local yards east of Station 205, blocking two main northbound lines until afternoon. The cause remained undetermined as crews investigated the scene.
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Hartspord
Lnes
Governor Smith backs dry law referendum in New York
In Albany on May 19 AP reports Governor Smith indicated support for the Karie Phelps bill calling a statewide referendum on allowing states to define intoxicating beverages under the 18th Amendment. The hearing featured wets and drys debate, with Dry leader William Sheafe Chase condemning the measure as treasonous.
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N. Y
Congress
Smith
Anti-Saloon League
New York
Edmund
Jenks
William Sheafe Chase
Canon Chase J
Representative Celler
Lincoln
Conserving Water Tops AWWA Convention Agenda
Buffalo May 19 The American Water Works Association plans to tackle public pay for water and responsible use at its June 7 to 11 convention. President Harry F Hay of Buffalo says conserving the public water supply is a top industry task. He warns cities face recurring shortages as available sources dwindle and urges new supplies while stressing education of the public on conservation.
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Buffalo
American Water Works Association
Harry F. Hay
Painters Rally At Russian Ballet in Paris Turmoil
In Paris on May 19 a clash erupted as a group of realist painters disrupted Diaghilev’s Russian ballet season at Bernhardt theatre during Romeo and Juliet. They jeered the stage design by Max Ernst and Joan Miro, handed out notices, and fought with spectators, prompting police intervention before the act closed with an ovation for composer Constant Lambert.
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Paris
Diaghi
Bernhardt Theatre
Max Ernst
Joan Miro
Constant Lambert
Engishman
Divorced Wife Plans to Reopen Court Suit
Eleanor Lee Harris former wife of Beverly D Harris of New York left Dallas for Litt le Rock Arkansas en route to New York where she will press court action to set aside the decree of annulment of her marriage granted in New York courts Harris faced misconduct charges she tested to rebut in the New York suit while in Texas gathering evidence.
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Dallas
Tex
Eleanor Lee Harris
Beverly D. Harris
New York
Litte Rock
Arkansas
Harris
Ible Carbonate of Soda Claims Pleasant Stomach Comfort
A fragment notes ibl carbonate of soda leaves the stomach sweet and free from ill gases and neutralizes acid fermentations in the bowels while gently urging waste from the sateen without purging, presenting a more pleasant alternative to soda.
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General Electric
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Cannon Street
Royal Eastern Electrical Supply Co
State Street
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Bonney Elec. Co
Falrflela
Conn
Ives & Garrison
Fairfield, Conn
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Naugatuck Ave
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Buroma
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