Britain to Break Soviet Relations Amid Plot Uncovered
London May 24 AP Premier Baldwin announced Britain will sever diplomatic ties with Soviet Russia subject to Commons approval. The move follows a raid on a Soviet house in London and aims to end the trade agreement while recalling Soviet missions. Britain will reorganize normal trade facilities and curtail privileges granted under the pact.
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Great Britain
Soviet Russia
House of Commons
Baldwin
Soviet House
Moscow
Russia
United States
Livya George
Leonid Krassin
103 Year Old Wins Court Case in Middletown
Mrs Lucy Johnson aged 103 of 71 Bow Lane Middletown won a court action today over a property left to her by her former husband Harry A Plum. Judge Christopher L Avery indicated a sale at public auction, but the verdict favored Johnson. Johnson, who has lived in Middletown most of her life, is in excellent health and joked with the judge after the ruling.
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Connecticut
Lucy 4
Johnson
Bow Lane Road
Herry A. Plum
Clifford ©. Phun
Lottie Johnson
Christopher L. Avery
Avery
Republican Women Urge Coolidge To Run Again
A nine state Republican women conference in Philadelphia adopted a resolution urging President Coolidge to seek another term. A delegation will call at the White House to present the resolution to the President.
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Coolidge
Philadelphia
White House
Episcopal Society to Work for Dry Law Change
The Church Temperance Society of the Protestant Episcopal church adopts a resolution criticizing the Eighth Amendment and Prohibition laws. It launches a nationwide campaign urging clergy and laity to support moderate regulatory measures and to urge lawmakers to replace the current laws. The group calls temperance an educational issue and endorses the American Medical Association position on physicians prescribing whiskey.
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New York
Church Temperance Society
Protestant Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
American Medical Association
Trans Atlantic Flight and Paris Lindbergh Capture
Navy destroyer placed at disposal of American aviation. Paris captures Lindbergh amid dramatic scenes. Reports of injuries, arrests, and political moves across pages detail crime, transportation, and international developments with a busy, era-specific tone.
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Cage
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Lindbergh
Miss Edna Wilbur to Quit New Haven Post
Miss Edna C Wilbur daughter of Secretary of the Navy Curtis D Wilbur quits as French teacher at New Haven High School she will not accept reappointment for next year taking an appointment elsewhere resignation effective this June school board begins final teacher list the article notes her prior appointment a year ago and beginnings of duties
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Edna C. Wilbur
Navy
Curtis D. Wilbur
Wilbur
New West Side Bank Opens for Inspection Today
The West Side bank invites patrons and friends to inspect its new building at the corner of State Street and Hancock Avenue today.
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New West Side Bank
West Side Bank
State Street
Hancock Avenue
Italian flyer De Pinedo nears Newfoundland flight
From Newfoundland and St Johns reports indicate Commander Francesco De Pinedo escaped a mishap during a four continent flight. He took off from Trepassey and faced heavy snowstorms that hindered the search for missing trans Atlantic flyers. Captains Charles Nungesser and Francois Coli are connected to the ongoing effort.
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N. F
Francesco de Pinedo
Newfoundland
Adores
de Pinedo
Trepassey
Detroit
Clyers
Charles Nungesser
Francois Coi
School Board Reappoints Executive Assistant One Year
The Worcester board of education reappoints Warren as assistant superintendent for one year to align terms with John A. Young, enabling potential removal next year. Six teachers resign, new hires and a health and domestic science director are appointed. several staff leave for roles in the Philippines and other cities.
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Remington Arms
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Teal
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Xorthey
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Fermive
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Kirby Tuite
John A. Young
Board of Education
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Asia
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Melba Cairns
Black Rock
Alice Furtney
Warren Harding High School
Philippines
Mary Alizio
Madison School
New Haven
Marjorie Mastronie
Shelton
Gertrude Groves
Hall
Elizabeth Corcoran
Miss Purtney
San Francisco
Columbia
Missouri
Trenton
Hannibal
Missoui
Norfolk
Nebraska
Mid Milburn
New Jersey
University of Illinois
University of Missouri
University of Paris
Helen Lockwood
Central High School
Four Convicted in Kerrick Slaying in Hollywood
Los Angeles May 24 Four persons and Mrs Sarah Kerrick widow of slain cowboy actor Tom Kerrick were convicted of manslaughter in the Kerrick party killing at a Hollywood drinking party early last April The jurors found Anita Davis Iris Burns Henry Isabell and Joe Hunt guilty while defense cross examination dominated the trial with the state seeking conviction of all five The sentence is to be pronounced next Friday.
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Los Angeles
Sarah Kerrick
Tom Kerrick
Hollywood
Anita Davis
Iris Burns
Henry Isabell
Motion Picture Extra
Joe Hunt
Ugquor
Kerrick
Soldier Injured At Seaside Park Demonstration
Private Joseph Ehour, 23, with Battery A, 62nd Coast Artillery, was injured at a high powered searchlight demonstration at Seaside Park last night. His right wrist fractured when his hand was caught in the mechanism while swinging the lights. He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital after a call for an emergency ambulance.
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Joseph Ehour
Norwalk Returns Homes Sacrificed to Restitution
The Second Taxing District of Norwalk voted to return about 82000 worth of property held as restitution for defalcations by Arthur Sterling and Percy Denn who are serving year terms. After an August audit showed shortages the two were arrested and sentenced in December. Sterling’s father returned his home and a Dann home was damaged. two thirds of its value was to go back to the family but the sentence stood. A petition for reduced jail time was ineffective.
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Arthur Sterling
Percy Denn
Secona
Sterling
Dann
Una
Thomas Sterling
Arthur
Second District
William H. Comley
Bridgeport
Hartford Charcoal Plant Fire Injures Three Dozen
A Hartford Charcoal company plant at 151 Walnut Street caught fire, trapping about 33 workers with carbon monoxide and smoke. Fifteen were hospitalized at St Francis, with serious but recoverable injuries. The blaze began in a basement charcoal pile, damaging bags but not surpassing surrounding piles. The cause remains undetermined as investigators continue.
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Hartford Charcoal Company, Inc
Walnut Street
St. Francis Hospital
John C. Moutan
St. Francis’ Hospital
Isadore Flitt
Paris Hails Lindbergh as Greatest American Aviator
Captain Lindbergh toured Paris amid celebrations at Le Bourget and an American club luncheon with 400 guests. The French military grand banquet in a hangar featured a champagne toast he did not finish. A Parisian wife named Mia Morrison kissed him, marking the first such public gesture amid triumphs and fanfare.
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France
Lindbergh
Marcetti
G4th
Aviation
Raymond Murder Jury Divided in L A Verdict
Los Angeles May 24 AP the jury in the Paul Kelly film actor trial over the Ray Raymond murder delivered a split 10 to 2 verdict. The panel did not reveal whether majority favored acquittal or conviction and indicated disagreement on the direct cause of Raymond's death. Autopsy testified main cause brain hemorrhage possibly from a blow in a quarrel over Dorothy Mackaye. Medical experts for the defense argued hemorrhage stemmed from diseased organs and natural causes.
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Los Angeles
Paul Kelly
Ray Raymond
A. Fpf
Wagner
Burgeon
Raymond
Kelly
Dorothy Mackeye
Norwalk Women To Escort Mrs. Ruscello To Arraignment
Mrs. Sadie Ruscello of Norwalk charged with first degree murder of her husband Nicola, after he attacked their daughter, will attend her Superior Court arraignment today in Norwalk escorted by prominent local women led by feminist leader Mrs. Helen Weed. The contingent, drawn from Republican and civic groups, vows strong support for Ruscello.
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Norwalk
Nicola
Superior Court
Ruscello
Helens
Hi Weed
Weed
Rosie
Wip
Buscenaire
Benjamin Andrews
Republican Women's Own Committee
John Sherrman
Republican Women's Town Committee
A. D. Wadsworth
Republican Town Committee
South Norwalk
Frank Goodyear
Mothers’ Club of
Columbia Guardella
Ruacello
Lindbergh Tells of Flight In Paris Luncheon Speech
Paris May 24 AP Captain Lindbergh spoke at a luncheon in his honor, recounting the New York to Paris flight. He described the Spirit of St Louis, the choice of a single engine to maximize fuel, and the desire to land in France, noting Paris as the preferred destination.
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Paris Luncon
Paris
New York
American Club of
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America
France
Lindbergh to Ride Home Aboard Navy Destroyers
Navy destroyers were placed at the disposal of Captain Charles A. Lindbergh for his return flight to New York and to transport his plane The Spirit of St Louis. The move follows a White House request as President Coolidge lauded the feat and Washington planned a major reception with medals and honors following his arrival.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
New York
Paris
St. Louis
White House
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Lindbergh
Coolidge
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W. W. Galbraith
District of Columbia
Lindbergh to Receive Greatest Welcome in New York
New York May 24 Excitement remains high as Charles A Lindbergh returns from Paris. A ceremonial reception is planned with state and municipal honors including a New York medal for valor by Governor Alfred E Smith. Local welcome would outshine royal tributes, with the 27th division air service to signal the event.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Paris
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St. Louis
Welconté
Missouri
Alfred E. Smith
New York State
New Break Opens as Flood Covers 3 Parishes in Louisiana
The Mississippi flood breaches levees at McCrea Creek on the Atchafalaya east bank, forming a 59 mile wide water sheet and flooding five more parishes along with 13 in northeast Louisiana. Evacuation orders spread as towns like New Roads and Donaldsonville faced advancing floodwaters and relief crews prepared. The Red Cross and Hoover administration discussed shifts toward diversified crops and sustenance seeds to aid farmers after the inundation.
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Mcores
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Rouge
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White Castle
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Houma
Memphis
Tenn
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Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Red Cross
John Evans
United States Department of Agriculture
Red Cross Tonight
McCrea
Italian Gunboat Aids Stranded Flying Fadl Near Azores
Dispatches report Italian gunboat and others racing to assist the stranded aircraft Flying Fadl near the Azores. Francesco De Pinedo's plane and crew suffered no serious injuries but are awaiting port in Fayal while weather and fog hinder contact. A schooner sighted near Fayal and the Beira gunboat is on scene as authorities examine damages and determine next route toward Rome.
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Man Slays Brother and Kills in Tragic Knoxville Double
A Knoxville PA news item reports a double murder and suicide by an aggrieved man. Floyd Phillips allegedly killed his brother Bam Phillips and then leaped before a moving freight train near Wey tracks west of the eff ed discovery of Lloyd Loutee Phillips. Neighbors saw Phillips fleeing, then throwing himself onto the train. Police propose a motive remains unclear while noting a textile mill worker and his family were involved.
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Tenn
May Gam
Floyd Phillips
Louisa Painips
Bam Phillipa
Wey
Loutee Phillips
Ips
Phillips
Wfe
Coroner Quizzes Held In Middletown Slaying Case
The State's Attorney Inglis and Coroner L were questioned about the death of Salvatore in Bridgeport. The inquiry touched on the April 29 slaying and Gaetano's body found in Middlefield. Officials declined further comment as inquiries continued with questions from the coroner and attorney.
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Faldo
Paolo Ortelli
Middlesex County
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Bridgeport
Atteat A
Inglis
Gaetano Wi
Middlefield
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