Coolidge Urges Peace and Law at Arlington Memorial
President Coolidge spoke at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day urging world peace and justice over force. He urged nations to reduce armaments and Americans to honor laws and rights, stressing moral force begins at home and endorsing international goodwill.
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Washinton
America
President Coolidge
Coolidge
Ardington National Cemetery
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
Great Britain
Japan
China
Mexico
Wicaragua
Mrs. Vanderbilt Wins Divorce Suit Report
Paris May 30 The papers in the divorce suit filed by Mrs. William Kissam Vanderbilt Jr were sent to their lawyers by the court this afternoon Official reports say the divorce is awarded to Mrs Vanderbilt Though not official before Thursday it is expected she will receive the decree as Mr Vanderbilt did not oppose the action
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Paris
Associated Press
William Kissam Vanderbilt Jr
Aft- Agnenn U Immadiatay Statu Ates
Vanderbilt
Driver pursued from Stratford ends in Nichols arrest
Special Correspondent reports Stratford motor officer Eugene Courtney identified 34 year old Frantcls McEnaney with suspended license. McEnaney led a chase from Stratford Center to Nichols Center, four shots fired, three hit, tire punctured. He was captured, charged with operating with suspended license, reckless driving, and disobeying an officer, bonded for trial.
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Stratford
Eugene Courtney
Frantcls McEnaney
Connecticut Avenue
Stratford Center
Nichols Center
Courtney
MecEnany
Liegnse
Stretford Center
Mr Enany
Ught
Nichols Firehouse
McEnany
Stratfort Town Court
Auto Plunges Into River Two Women Drowned
West Stockbridge Mass May 30 Two women were drowned when their car swerved to pass another on a narrow wooden bridge over the Willian River. The vehicle toppled through a flimsy guard rail into 40 feet of water. Miss Katherine Daley forty the driver and Mrs Mary Rathbun both of Stockbridge were the victims.
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West Stockbridge
Mass
Associated Press
Willian River
Katherine Daley
Mary Rathbun
Stockbridge
Anti Fascists Kill Two in New York Riot at Memorial Day Parade
In New York on Memorial Day two men, Joseph Carisi and Nicholas Amoroso, were killed as Black Shirts of fascism marched. Police believe the attackers targeted fascist leaders, while 200 black shirts completed the parade under heavy guard.
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New York
Associated Press
Pancat
Joseph Carisi
Nicholas Amoroso
183Rd Street
Third Avenue
Amoroso
Caris
Giacomo Caldora
Bronx
Caldora
Amorso
Carsi
Amaroso
Carlisi
UG. 5
Arkanaas
Black Shirts
The
Balloons Start National Elimination Race in Akron
Fifteen silver bags soared northeast in the national elimination race to select the American ballooning champion and the four crew to represent the United States in the Gordon Bennett cup. The start began 20 minutes early under threatening clouds and light winds as the Army balloon Number 2 led off.
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Akron
Associated Press
United States Army
Record of fragmented early 20th century news items
A chaotic wired-together page summary references varying topics: a parade, a cage merchant spectacle, street disturbances in New York, weather in Mississippi, a prisoner release talk, and multiple page references. It mentions political, crime, and sport items including American league rules, a women’s golf championship opening, and general city notices.
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Beare
Wwe
New Staven
Tran
Vines
Txepatuce Opti
Rks
Vita Jeties
Renntore
Mare Dahir
Matiane
Peguenelit
Cardamis
Daghiesheaders
Milles
Pirates
Culm
Natianl
Tate
Indianapolis
Lindy to Get Spain's Ultra Plus Medal
Madrid May 30 The Spanish government awarded the Ultra Plus medal for an act of international importance. Captain Charles Lindbergh, the trans Atlantic flyer, John D Rockefeller Jr and others are named among the American visitors acknowledged by the official notice.
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Lindy
Spain
Madrid
Associated Press
Charles 4. Raneibergh
John D. Rockefeller
Ana Deh
M. Lincuhestea
Ie Nowor
Presbyterians Pledge Aid To Ban Sunday Amusements
SAN FRANCISCO May 30 AP Help to curb Sunday amusements urged by Rev Harry L Bowlby secretary of the Lord's Day Alliance in a general assembly address. Dr Edwin I Stearns urged pledging support to the alliance. Bible society noted 9 8 million copies distributed last year. Assembly granted extra time to consider marriage and divorce items. Dr William C Covert urged better support for youth training. Memorial Day address by Dr Clarence Edward Macartney.
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San Francisco
Harry L. Bowlby
D.D
New York
Lord's Day Alliance
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Bowlby
Will H. Haya
Edwin I. Stearns
Newark
N. J
J. Oscar Boyd
D. D
American Bible Society
China
Committee On Marriage and Divorce
Thesembly
William C. Covert
Philadellphia
Presbyterian Board of Christian Education
Occidental College
William ©. Thompson
Emeritua
Ohio State University
Clarence Edward Macartney
Pittsburgh
Red Cross Chief Dies in Louisiana Plane Crash
Earl Kilpatrick, 46, chief of rehabilitation for the American Red Cross, was killed when the seaplane UG-15 crashed 40 miles south of Baton Rouge while en route from Memphis to New Orleans. Lt. Joe Gregory, naval aviator, was unhurt and drove to New Orleans. Kilpatrick directed flood relief in the Mississippi valley from Memphis and lived near St. Louis.
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Baton Rouge
Associated
Earl Kilpatrick
Red Crass
Memphis
New Orleans
Innfield
Hohen
Here
Joe Gregory
Gregory
Mr. Kilpatrick
Red Cross
Mississippi Valley
Pensacola
Fla
My. Kilpatrick
Webester Grove
St. Louis
Metant
St. Lous
Flood waters recede with limited areas in Louisiana
New Orleans region reports the flood over, 7000 people remain behind a protective levee as water slowly rises near New Iberia. Receding flow may save vast acreage. Army engineers plan spillways and secondary levees to relieve New Orleans floods. refugees aided by Red Cross as reconstruction begins.
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New Orleans
Mississippi Valley
Louisiana
New Iberia
Atchafalaya
McCrea Crevasse
I. M. Cline
Mr. Cline
Missouri
Arkansas
Tennessee
Hiesls- Bipp
Red Cross
Gulf of Mexico
Notables Attend Dedication Rites At St Stephen's
Notables joined a large turnout at St Stephen's Parochial School dedication marking the parish milestone. Monsignor Thomas J Duggan blessed the school and facilities as religious, civic, and educational leaders participated in the day’s program from benediction to a festive outdoor gathering and banquet.
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ST. Stephen's
Bt. Stephen's
Righ
Monsignor
Thomas 8. Duggan
Hartford
Little Flower
William Biskorovany
West New York
N. J
Aloysius Geise
St. Stephen's Church
Monsigno
Charles Bo
68 Steel Workers Here Will Strike
Sixty eight Bridgeport steel workers join a state wide strike by Local No 15 of the International Association of Bridge Structural Ornamental Reinforced Concrete Iron Workers. The walkout affects about 265 workers statewide seeking a daily pay raise from 11 to 12 1/2 dollars. Local firms Leake and Nelson and the Eastern Bridge Co report small groups striking while projects like Stamford High School may be delayed.
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Stxty
Bridgeport Steel
International Association of Bridge
Albert Smith
Thomaas Leary
Arthur G. Leake
Leake and Nelson
Elmer A. Meaper
McCathron Boile:works
Steel
Smith
Slemon Rubber Company
East Main Street
United Illuminating Company
Crane Valve Company
International Silver Company
Jenkins Valve Company
Leake
Nelson
Eastern Bridge Company
Berlin Construction Company
Stamford High School
McCatchron Boller Works
New York
Connecticut
Cottages Shattered as Kentucky Storm Kills Twelve
Storms of cloudburst proportion sweeped Southern Kentucky causing nine known deaths and extensive property damage. In Letcher and Johnson counties six perished in Roxana and Elsiecoal areas as floods trapped families and swept homes away. Other towns along Big Sandy, Fleming Neon, and Morehead faced heavy damage while rain continued into the night. A second report confirms at least three deaths in West Tennessee as storms extend.
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Plantsville
Associated Press
Big Sandy
Southerstern
Kentucky
Roxana
Letcher County
Chester Fields
Elsicoal
Green Callahan
Elsiecoal
Agnes Bailey
Maude Bailey
Willard B. Bailey
T. B. Bailey
Toma Creek
Johnson County
Bailey
Fleming
Neon
Floyd
Johnson Counties
Morehead
Rowan County
Here
Merger Urged by Church Committee in Omaha Action
The Interchurch Relations Committee urged the National council of Congregational churches to merge with the Universal church and join a larger denomination with several similar faith groups. The report urges surrender of historic names for broader unity and cites denominations including Christian, Universalist, United Brethren, Brethren Church, and Methodist Protestant. Rev. Frank Sanders chairs the commission. Detroit was chosen for the 1929 Congregational council location.
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Omaha
Associated Press
Congregational Church
Universal Church
Interchurch Relations Committee
National Council of Congregational Churches
Christian
Universalist
United Brethren
Brethren Church
Methodist Protestant Church
Frank Sanders
New York City
Detroit
Council of the Congregational Churches of America
Seattle
Washington
San Diego
California
J. H. Head
Albuquerque
N. M
George E. Hayes
Herman
Ruess
Pittsburgh
Wilfred S. Rowell
Hinesdale
Lindbergh Prepares for Return to America From London
Anxious to get home, Charles Lindbergh plans to sail on the George Washington June 2 amid London celebrations. He dined at the Savoy with American correspondents, received a gifts of five sandwiches and a page boys’ knife, and faces a packed schedule of audiences with Premier Baldwin, the king and the Prince of Wales, plus luncheons and banquets.
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London
Associ Press
Charles Lind
George Washington
Aving
Msl
Lindvergh
St. Louis
Association of American Correspondents
Abraham Lincoln
Savoy
Alanson
Boughton
New York
Charles Stephenson Smith
Associated Press
Idndy
England
Lindy
Linabergh
Great Britain
United States
Capetain Lindbergh
Spirit of
Poussin Rowe
Welt Field
Reonima
San Diego
Little Falla
Paris
Brussels
Ambassador Houghton
Southampton
Indy
Lindbergh
Acout
le Bourget
Stanley Baldwin
Prince of Wales
Croydon
Minnie Watson
Winchmore Hill
Toronto
Medals for life saved by Fairfield girl and Stratford boy
Gladys Wright, ten, of Fairfield, received a life saving medal for diving 30 feet into Fine Creek to rescue Mary Burns, six, while the current was strong. Chelon Carson, Jr., twelve, of Stratford, earned a keep award for rescuing Theodore Baldwin, ten, and Kenneth Morrison, eleven, from icy water after a broken ice path. Other honorees include Anton Latawiec, ten, of South Manchester, and Stanley Eucia, eleven, of Collyville, for separate rescues. The report notes the Prince of Wales attended a showing of Abie’s Irish Rose in London.
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Gladys Wright
Fairfield
Fine Creek
Mary Burns
Connecticut Hunenc
Chelon Carson, Jr
Meadow Street
Stratford
Wright
Carson
Ferry Creek
Theodore Baldwin
Kenneth Morrison
Baldwin
Morrison
George W. Baldwin
Housatonic Avenue
Wiliam Morrison
Willow Street
Cornon
Anton Latawiec
South Manchester
Stanley Eucia
Coillinaville
George Butnam
Farmington River
Eucia
Putnam's Ignierance
Deputies to Serve Warrants on National Guard Deserters
Hartford May 30 Attorney General Alling rules deputies must serve warrants on National Guard members absent without leave. When a deputy Sheriff refuses, county sheriff should intervene and, if needed, a complaint to the prosecuting attorney. Capt Preece cited laxity hindering drill attendance and discipline amid warrants issued for deserters.
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Hartford
Benjamin W. Alling
George M. Cole
Ramu
Norwalk
Preece
Cole
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St Stephen's Iely
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Regie Datge
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Euitorla
Lord’s Day Alliance
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Knoxville
Ten
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PARS
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Herrick
Charlie
Taiget
Banque
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Prince
Connecticut Humane Society
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Wales
Abie
Apollo Theater
National Guard
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