Lindbergh Ready to Sail for Home After Honors
The famed aviator Charles A Lindbergh, honored by France and greeted by rulers across Europe, prepares to sail home from Croydon. He will travel via the Spirit of St Louis, with a stop in Paris and a planned arrival in New York by June 10. He met Prime Minister Baldwin and King George V, then attended various receptions before resuming his return journey.
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Lonfons
Storm Toll Rises as Three State Floods Kill 21
Louisville May 31 Five more deaths were reported today, raising the storm toll to 21 across Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. In Kentucky, a mother and wife died of shock and injuries after a flood washed away their home. A Burton jail was washed away with two prisoners believed drowned. Rail service suffered washouts and damage along Beaver Creek, while Beattyville’s river rose to 35 feet and Jackson, Kentucky saw higher water than last December. Additional deaths were confirmed in Fleming County as Patton and Arthur Jones perished on Big Town Creek after their home collapsed.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
T. B. Bailey
Red
Burton
Beaver Creek
A McHoberts
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Biere
G. H. Blackman
Pastant
Beattyvlle
Jackson
Fleming County
Patton Jones
Arthur Jones
Big Town Creek
Fleming
Jones
Sy Associated Parser
Great Lakes
Atchafalaya
Rics
Gulf
Touisiana
McCrea Crovesse
Ibankmenta
Ronda
LaFayette
Red Cross
Tampa jail mob storms guard slain by Levins
In Tampa on May 31 a 1,000 strong mob attacked the Hillsborough county jail seeking B P Levins, who confessed to killing five people. National guards with machine guns and tear gas dispersed the crowd after hours of sporadic gunfire left nine guards and two civilians wounded. Funeral services were held for Mr and Mrs Herman Morrell and their three children, whom Levins confessed to killing, claiming they were involved in a trick.
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Fla
National Guardenen
Eilisborough
B. P. Levins
Herman Morrell
Levins
Rogers Says Short Address Recalled in Decoration Day Note
ATLANTA May 31. A garbled message reflects on Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and U S policy. The writer mocks foreign policy and notes Lindbergh expected to return home, fearing concessions to nations that aid him.
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Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
Lincoln
Polley
Lindbersh
Lindbergh Flight Plans Stir New York Reception Controversy
In New York city mayoral aide Grover Whalen resisted routing Lindbergh directly to Washington for a national reception. President Coolidge then ordered Lindbergh to sail to Washington on the Memphis and be officially received there by June 11, altering earlier plans for a New York welcome.
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White House
New York City
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Hempton Roads
Potomar River
Mount Vernon
Washington Mery Yard
Lindpeegh
T Ia
Supreme Court backs Coast Guard seizure authority
The Supreme Court upheld Coast Guard seizures of American vessels beyond territorial limits. The decision supports enforcement of revenue laws and prohibition actions, with the Underwriter case cited as the basis for authority to seize and bring in ships for violations. The ruling asserts Coast Guard power outside districts and confirms boarding for evidence.
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Supreme Court
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Arthur Manl
Conecticut
James M. Lee
Massachusetts
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Newure
Toincan
United States
Uneerwetter
Wen Ene
Contloucu
Three Balloon Entries Remain Air as Race Proceeds
Eight balloon entries started the national elimination race and remain aloft after more than 24 hours of flight. Thunderstorms and poor radio reports hampered progress as U S Navy balloons from Lakehurst and Army units from Norton Field faced long overland routes toward Akron.
Balloons Race Elimination Log From Ohio Flight
May 31 log of the national elimination balloon race lists each balloon by take off order and current position. U S Army No 2 near Cranberry Lote Massachusetts about 409 miles reported. U S Mary No 3 near Mottville Wisconsin 324 miles. St Louis Rotary Club near Brocksville Ontario 25 miles. Detroit Flying Club No 1 near Parkeville Station New York 340 miles. Goodyear Tire and Rubber near Bancock Beat Bar Harbor Bath 705 miles. Detroit Flying Club No 4 reporting. U S Navy No 2 near Keating Summit Pry 175 miles. Army No 1 no report. Detroit Flying Club No 3 no report. U S Army No 3 over Nashua New Hampshire 540 miles. Army No 4 near Martinburg New Hampshire 400 miles. Scrippa Howard over Windsor Vermont 60 miles. Davey Tree listed. U S Navy No 1 near Pope Mills New York 400 miles. Bencar Journalist near Harpersville Wisconsin 350 miles.
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Boripps
Howard
Navy
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U. & Army
Norton Field
Columbia
Ohio
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Harperavio
N.Y
Navy No. 2
Keatings Suromit
Afra
Ward T. Yen Ormas
Bar Harbor
Maine
Manigat Toy Aeron
Yeater
Cranberry Lote
U. S. Mary
Mottville
St. Louis Rotary Club
Brocksville
Ontario
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Parkeville Station
N. Y
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Bancock
Bathe
U. 8
Keating
Summit
Pry
Army
Detroit Flying Club
Naahwr
N. H
U. & Arty
Martinaburg
Scrippa-Howard
Windasaka
Vermont
Davey Tree
Tho
Pope Mills
Miter Bencar Joursal
Harpersville
Balloon champion forced out of event near Atlantic coast
The 705 mile Walloon race winner from last year was forced down just 30 yards from the Atlantic coast in New England after slipping into the flying Meld near Akron on Monday.
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Atlantic Coast
New England
Akron
Relief Plan To Aid Flood District On Friday Meeting
Bankers and business leaders will convene in Washington to plan a relief drive for flood victims in Dixie. Hoover and Coolidge support the fundraising effort, with Red Cross seeking up to 16 million plus 30 million more for reconstruction as floods threaten Louisiana and nearby areas.
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Universal Service
Washington
Niy
Dixig
United States Chamber of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
New York City
Dixie
Coolidge
Federal Farms Soan Board
Red Cross
Jrixie
Moore Loses Suit to Dismiss Writ in West Virginia
West Virginia trustee B A Moore of Moore and Hetzel won leave from the state supreme court to file a petition asking Kanawha County Circuit Court to dismiss an injunction suit by Emile Lively and James Lively on grounds of lack of submission. Moore argued the Livelys were directed to the federal district court in eastern Kentucky to enforce an $850,000 mortgage, contending state courts lacked authority to bar him from pursuing the action.
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Washthoton
B. A. Moore
West Virginia
Moore and
Gore Re Names Coffman as Fortney Odds Remain
Governor Gore re appointed I Wade Coffman to the public service commission as terms for others expire. Fortney likely stays on as road- commission chairman until Gore decides on a replacement, with continued lobbying from friends and state highway supporters.
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Portasy
State Road Commission
Gore
Fortney
I. Wade Coffman
Pubic Parvice
Mudcoight
George W. Sharp
Coun
Virginia
Major Fortney
State
Lee Ott
W. T. Henshaw
State Prise
S. P. Gmit
Charleston
Cabet
Coffman
Birk Strathery
Senate
Pasiton
Softman Wil
Pps Service Commission
Aith
the State University
Trolley Crash Strikes Family Near Fairmont Injuries Reported
A Monongahela West Fork Public Services interurban car crashed into a touring car near Fairmont injuring eight members of the Allery family from Cassville West Virginia. Blay 91 Earl 3 and two parents Bir and Afra Edward Allery and two brothers and two sisters were taken to Cook Hospital. They were enroute from Claryburg to Fairmont when the crash occurred this afternoon.
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Earl
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Edward Allery
Caasville
W. Va
Fall of Peking Near as Honan Falls to Canton
Washington weighs moving the American legation from Peking to a safer spot such as Tientsin amid reports of northern Chinese reverses south of the Yellow River. Dispatches mention marines to Tientsin and possible troop reallocations under Admiral Williams and General Butler. Reuters and AP wires describe ongoing retreats and foreign concerns as the Peking-Tientsin route and northern Henan front shift under pressure.
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Tientain
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Shanghai
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Philippines
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Chiness
General Butler
Pete
London
Nationaline
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Mousa
Anhwet
Motthal
Datal Soparta
Peking-Tientei
Alr
Hankow
Ford reliability tour to launch on June 27
A Ford reliability tour plans a 4000 mile flight starting at Ford airport on June 27. The route will head east to the Atlantic, west to Texas, north to Nebraska, then back to Detroit with a ten passenger three motor Ford aircraft. The itinerary lists Pittsburgh as a stop on June 3.
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Atlantic Coast
Texas
Nebraska
Ford
Tomorow
Pittsburgh
Charlie Chaplin Prepares Counterattack in Grey Divorce
In Los Angeles, attorneys say Charlie Chaplin plans a full answer and cross complaints to Lita Grey Chaplin's sensational divorce filing. They expect depositions, trials within sixty days, and continued efforts to force the case into court while efforts to limit publicity are noted.
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Los Angeles
Charlie Chaplin
Lita Grey Chaplin
Chaplin
Purnell Charged in Woman's Testimony at Colony Trial
State witness Esthoar Gobnson Hansel described Benjamin Purnell as running a fraudulent kingdom cult. Hansel, a former member of the House of David, testified Purnell taught followers they were separate from the world. She said confessions demanded of new members were used to intimidate dissenters.
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Benjamin Purnell
Jemi
Esthoar Gobnson Hansel
House of David
Jn Gourthei
Hansel
Purnell
Mom
W_v. Barnard
Black Hills Ready to Receive Coolidge Party
Rapid City hosts President Coolidge for a Westward vacation. Washington confirms the president will stay at the state home lodge in the Black Hills, thirty two miles from Rapid City. Governor Dullow forecasts statewide welcome as Trout brooks and spring progress. Secret Service inspector Colonel Edward Starling will oversee preparations. Staff to be housed in private homes near Rapid City high school. press headquarters at a local hotel.
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Rapid City
Dak
Black Hills
Coolidge
Washington
Atate Home Lodge
Hills
Tule Atty
W. J. Dullow
Desdwood
Isis
Rapid City High School
Edward Starling
Secret Service
Means Paper
Williams Held in Snow Hill Riot Arrest Report
Frank Williams, implicated in a Snow Hill disturbance, was arrested after a car confrontation with his wife and daughter present. Deputies said a riot formed near the jail, with Williams seen firing a gun as about 26 Black individuals attacked a man, leading to warrants for several involved.
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Ban Jktees
Wiltima
Snow Hill
Williams
Cherleston
Terry
Willie Willis I Didn't Mean To Bless
A fragment from an early 17th century publication credits Willie Willis with a quip on unintended blessings attributed to copyright and publishing. The terse line hints at the era's rights discourse and patronage culture.
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