Parishes Struggle as Flood Worsens Across Regions
Evacuations surged as Barre, Cortableau, and area towns vanished under rising floodwaters. Refugee camps in Payette, Markeritle, Alexandru, and Mansuia crowded. rescue trains and motor tugs aided workers amid the lower Ateluyn basin. Levees along the east bank near Baton Rouge and New Orleans faced collapse, prompting mass moves and government rescue efforts as the flood spread through St. Landry and neighboring parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ateluyn
Valle
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Tive
John M. Parker
Mirippi Wis Sud
Oral
Feels
Futon
Bec
Arkineg
Bellehellen
Inaccurate Invasion Report Touches New England War Copy
Fragmented dispatch claims a naval engagement with torpedo hits and fleet movements near Long Island. Vague references describe destroyers, battleships, and sinking enemy transports, but many names and details are garbled, leaving an unclear battlefield account amid a wartime confusion.
Vanderbilts To Seek Paris Divorce In French Court
Mrs. Vanderbilt and her husband pursued separate paths from the Palace of Justice in Paris after filing counter suits. The case centers on grounds of undue parental pressure and potential nullification by the Catholic church. Both parties remain free to file further actions as legal proceedings proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snall
Weverall
Vanderbilt
Crlllon
Vandervilt
Palace of Justice
Paris
Dudley Tield Malone
Andher
Beth
Veaiderbilt
Iaw
Hotopatan
Cerles Uistrial
Duke of
France
Tex
Revolt Reported in Sonora Amid Fierce Local Fighting
Reports from San Gis Sonora describe a sudden clash with intermittent firing and several horses shot as men defended an area believed to be a resistance against the recently riveted government. The town resembled a camp with armed male inhabitants manning rifles and pistols during the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Gis
Sonora
Mexico
Ann Ioan
Sonera
Dry Chief Appointment Urged by Anti Saloon League
Washington May 19 The Anti-Saloon League executive committee adopted a resolution urging appointment of a prohibition commissioner in sympathy with enforcement experience and capable of enforcing laws. Roy A Haynes of Ohio is named as a favorable candidate for a permanent post. The group plans to block any wet candidate and discusses opposing Nicholas Murray Butler Governor Smith Senator Reed and Governor Ritchie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
nti-Saloon Tangle
Washington
Questhem
Roy A. Haynes
Ohio
Prohibition
League
Mellon
Mgr. Mallon
Wayne B. Wheeler
Wheeler
Nicholas Murray Butler
Smith
New York
Reed
Missouri
Ritchie
Maryland
Tragedy at Kehoe Farm Sparks School Blast Inquest Planned
The Michigan school blast killed 44 and left many mangled, with teacher Bernice Sterling recalling the moment as debris rained on first graders. Investigators link foreclosures and financial strain to Kehoe’s mental break, while neighbors describe a once intelligent, troubled man. Ambulances ferried the injured to Luke, and a town morgue awaited as an inquest was set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kehoe
Bernice Sterling
Lansing
Rore Cole
Saginaw County
Sher
Hue
Luke Ihéin
Chen
Firemen to Form Members Association
Fire department workers plan to establish a firemen's association similar to the Patrolmen's group. Formation was set for last week but postponed until bylaws and a constitution can be prepared. Patrolmen's officers are drafting bylaws to be ready at the next meeting.
Obituary notices from Bridgeport area deaths and services
A string of funeral notices and obituaries from Bridgeport and area details services for William Meachen, Mary Isabel Boynen, Grace Scott, Patrick Buckley, Jacob Metzger, Wanda Turko, Vincent Pistey, Vincenzo Boszatu, Vincent Boszatu, and Stephen Sullivan including funeral times, churches, cemeteries, and immediate survivors. The notices sketch multiple families and local churches with interments at St Michael's, Park Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Lakeview, and St Joan's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Isabel
Peter Boynen, Jr
Peter
Zedna
Gene
Catherine
Thomas White Coulter
Miami
Oklo
Beers Street
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Grace &. Scott
la Ruel. Corset Company
Lergister
Walter Thomas
Meadowbrook Road
Fairfield
F Hannah Knapp Scott
Sambel
Arthur Scott
United Congregational Church
Sterling Widows
Prospert St
William Horace
Iterating
Mountain Grove Cemetery
John Metzger
Jacob Metzger
Sidney
St. Joseph's Church
William Krause
Joseph Weller
St. Joseph's
Vincent Pistey
Orchard Street
St. Joan's Nep
I GC
Burlel
Joan's Cemetery
Stratford
Warrant issued for cashier of Torrington bank
A federal warrant for embezzlement was issued for P Earle Joyce, former cashier of Torrington National Bank, stemming from irregularities in the bank accounts. Joyce is in a New York sanitarium and the warrant will not be served until he can travel. The bank and federal officials have not released specific figures or names. Joyce resigned after 15 years, with his father offering to cover any shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrington, Conn
APA
P. Earle Joyce
Storrington National Bank
United States
John Buckley
Hartford
Joyce
New York State
Buckley
F. W. Travis
Travis
Acta
F. H. Joyce
Avis
City
Rou
Torrington National Bank
I Ultendanes
Bridgeport Gas Light Company
Torrington
Federal
F. Earle Joyce
Travia
Wiilliam and Parker
Boston
Joyvee
Trinity Episcopal Parish
Hartford Woman Chosen President Of State Society
Mrs Auuste A Ranney of the Elizabeth A Turner tent Hartford was elected president of the Connecticut Department of Daughters of Union Veterans at their eighteenth annual convention ending last night at the Stratford hotel Two Bridgeport women were elected to key posts and delegates from all 19 Connecticut tents attended The next convention will be held in Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard
Pratce
Newport Harbor
Auuste A. Ranney
Elizabeth A. Turner
Hartford
Connecticut Department of Daughters of Union Veterans
Ll Stratfield Hotel
Ranney
Mary Fl. Yale
Angeline
Jenne Newherry
Norwich
Laure Dutton
Bridgeport
Grace Munich
Allen Pulver
Emma Jussey
New Haven
Elerte
Mary II
Yale
Bridesport
Aire
Alice J. Wilson
Maid Green
New London
Nnis Osborn
Harford
Mullon
Middletown
Mabel Mary
Brice
Augusta A Banner
Mery Wekefield
New Britain
Marie Atterbury
Norweh
Velma Bocca
Wile Miller
Bristol
Millie Bk, Packer
Winterheel
Massachusett
Cline Irwin Shooting Probe Sparks Book Interest
Lexington reporting on the Wilfred P. Irwin death near Willimantic Connecticut ties the event to Leonard Cline the playwright writer. A demand for Cline works has exhausted copies with more rushed from New York to meet orders as book sellers note the connection to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Marmera
Wilfred PB. Irwin
May
Willimantic
Conn
Yang
Leonard Cline
Irwin
George Jrwin
Hartford
Wilfred P. Irwin
New York
Convicted Killer Sneers At Court
A New York courtroom scene recounts Moran, a convicted killer, sneering at witnesses and denying involvement in a bakery holdup. Moran, jailed in Sing Sing, testified while two other convicts faced charges in a related trial. His defiant display drew attention as lawyers pressed for answers on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thoms
Mayra
Moran
Lrooklyn
Dheiy
Altornesse
De Pinedo Prepares for Rome Hop Amid Weather Delays
A damaged report from Chicago traces De Pinedo's planned Rome hop as weather delays push the pilot toward Trepneser and Quebec. He resumes from Montreal toward Newfoundland, with a trans Atlantic flight schedule anchored by fuel, cargo, and advisories for anticipated sea and storm conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cenadidu
Allan Goleny
Montreal de Pinedo
St. Broveenee
Quebec
le Pineda
Quehec
Wilcome
Disputes and Fog Delays Aviators in Race Preparations
Disputes and fog disrupt preparations for the solo trans Atlantic flight attempt. Leving's hopes faltered as injunctions and court actions surfaced, with a successor selected but identity withheld until departure. Lindbergh, amid hanger duties, declined questions about tomorrow. A second plane developed trouble shortly after a second flight, leading to engine work and valve adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertaud
Towill
Levine
Columbia Aircraft Company
Fo Am
Crna-Atlantic
Eucpriut
Cheechee Chamberlin
Janca
Leving
Tas
Aye
Lis Kokker
Ilane Mets
Mead
Nic
Lindbergh
Priest Entombed Alive in Tepeyac, Mexico Case
Aziz Nogales dispatches report an investigation into the burial of a priest and a young woman at Tepeyac in Jalisco. A Tepeyac judge failed to produce documents, fueling belief the victims were buried secretly. Lids of coffins said to have been forced open, bodies posed with arms stiff, indicating a violent struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Aziz
Nogales Merild Saya
Mesivo
Tepeyac
Jalisco
Tepeyuc
Jevald
Negro killer of girl sentenced to death
Lonnie Dt old Neary Wie was sentenced to die in the electric chair for the murder of 12 year olduel McDonald on April 12. The date set for execution was amious Jape 24. The jur y was out less than ten minutes. National guardsmen guarded the court house after the verdict to prevent mob action. The streets near the court were cleared and guarded to ensure safety amid the high tension of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapt Rock
Lonnie
Old Neary Wie
Uel McDonald
Dixon
Erry
State Penitentive
Clayme
Court House
Negra
Marvinue
Millionaire Indian's Romance Is Blasted
In Murbo genm Oklahoma on May 19 a wealthy Seminole man aged about 60 named Pumiel qe va seeks an annulment from his marriage to Florence De Toul, 23, of Henryetta. Reports that Joshua was kidnapped fade as it emerges he eloped with Miss De Reul after disappearing from Lishente last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loulmana
Siuad
Ponehad
Torey
Orleans
Mrew
Aya
Mc- Crea
Danbury
Yale Scientific School
Edith Wright
Morris Street
Murbogenm, OK
Pumiel Qeva
Florence de Toul
Henryetta
Joshua
Lishente
Miss de Reul
Byrd Plans Hop to South Pole via Aerial Route
Commander Richard E. Byrd told the New York Evening Post he aims to complete a global aerial conquest two years from now, planning a non stop flight to the South Pole as part of a scientific expedition. He outlined a tentative crew including Floyd Bennett and Bernt Balchen, with two smaller planes to be built and a budget near 300000 dollars. Ornithologists explorers and scientists will accompany, emphasizing discovery over records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard E. Byrd
New York Evening Poat
Globe
Varia
Tortullong Winda
North Pole
Antarctic
Floyd Bennett
Josephine Ford
George Neville
Bernt Balchen
Byrd
Fean Amundsen
South Pole
Arctic
Masonic Order Charter New Lodges At Meeting
Harrisburg May 19 Four new forests were chartered at the closing session of the supreme forest. The new lodges are Hialeah No 111 in Hialeah Florida Maasaeoit No 112 in East Providence Rhode Island J Palm Head No 118 in West Palm Beach Florida and New Bedford No 114 in New Bedford Massachusetts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburgh
Ovening
Supreme Forest
Tall Cedars of
Lebanon
Masonic Organization
Hilaizal
Hialeah
Fila
Maasaeoit
East Providence
J. Palm Head
West Pala Beach
Fla
New Bedford
Maaz
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Naval War College
Brown
New England
Blue Forcesy
Tracz
Ely
Et Fa
Langley
Bort
Newspaper
BAC Hive
Urope
Magion
South Seas
C9nengs Steel Milla
Crpune
Echenatry
Agnes Durkin
T. Wat
American Hatters and Furriers Company
William Meachen
Newfield Avenue
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
Ter
Wester Piper
Newfield M. E
Stuth Baker
Frank Scheibel
George Scheibel
John Faulkner
Fharry Meachen
Io Park Cemetery
Mary Isabel Boynen
Grace S. Scott
Patrick Buckley
Eldl
Ireland
American Chair Company
Wanda ‘Purko
Wanda Turko
Tsnatz Turko
Bridgeport Hospital
John
Anthony
Alexander
Andrew
Jennie Striul
Helen
Nettle
Olga
Elizabeth Turku
Holy Ghost Russian Orthodox Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Vincemta Cozen
Vincenzy Uoxrzu
Uty Dome
St. Raphael's Church
Enrico
Mella
Ernesto
Strank Uoszat
This City
Elvira
New York City
Stephen P. Sullivan
Stepherds
Mary Cribbing Sullivan
Ily
Anal Carrier
Mary's Cemetery
CIA Mioruluy
Torrington Bank
U. S
Daughters of Union Veterans
Cline
Seauwy
Aight
Red” Moran
DE Pinedo
Rome
Newfoundland
Neesee de Pined
Newfounglipn
Trepneser
de Pine
Paso Moe
New Piaviel
Psepesses
Sialicay Gases
Stetlears ¢ Bay
Caret
Preventia Bay
Sowile Geant
Tereptnoes
Masonic Order
Sullivan Bros
E. Main St
Jane St. Bar
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