Military court probes Texas mob violence in Sherman
A military court of inquiry opened in Sherman Texas to assess blame for violence surrounding the Grayson county courthouse burning. The case involves George Hughes a Black man who died of suffocation in a courthouse vault amid rioting. Military authorities, led by Provost Marshal Colonel Davidson, used stringent measures including courthouse lockdowns to curb further unrest.
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United Press
Sherman
Tex
Miltary
Jai
Grayson County
George Hughes
Davidson
Military District
Everl Nus
Hughes
Final Week Opens in Pennsylvania Republican Primary
Candidates in Pennsylvania enter the final week of the GOP primary with each faction predicting victory. Davis Brown backers tour 61 counties, claiming unity and strength, while Grundy supporters push for a large nominating majority. Local leaders cite solid Philadelphia ward support for the Davis Brown ticket, despite rival optimism from Grundy backers.
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T. J. O'Connell
United Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Francis Shunk Brown
James J. Davis
Senate
Harrisburg
Davis-Brown
Robert Vale
J. Hampton Moore
Davis-Brown Citizens Advisory Committee
Upstate
Samuel S. Lewis
Joseph R. Grundy
Brown
Moore
Senator Grundy
Lewis
Warden F. Doane
Grundy
Doane
Mr. Grundy
National Hospital Day Observed at Corry Hospital
Corry Hospital marked National Hospital Day with a full day of activities drawing 236 registrants. A student-nurse led program featured a history of nursing, music, readings, and a baby reunion of four births at the hospital, with praise for public support and flowers, noting Florence Nightingale’s birthday observance was advanced to Sunday for greater participation.
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Corry Hospital
National Hospital
Nursig
H.C Barnes Asaistif
Coletta
Fihardt
Burkhardt Orpatra
Barton F Smith
No Man's, Land
Brice Thomas
Smith
Ingelbert Sellberg
Punch
Babes
Mareena Barney
Sidney Elston
Edward Dewey
Mary Helen Blatt
Daughter Receives Bulk Of Big Estate In Probate
In Pittsburgh on May 12 Mrs Margaret Ple ming daughter of the late Louis Brown former Oil Well Supply Co president will receive the bulk of her father s 1 000 000 estate under will terms now directed for probate. Other bequests include Albert Brown a brother of Los Angeles 100 000 Thomas Weming Jr husband of Mrs Ple ming 25 000 and each of their three children 75 000 held in trust for them.
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Pittaburgh
Margaret Pleming
Louis Brown
Oil
Albert Brown
Los Angeles
Thomas Weming, Jr
Pleming
Boy Fatally Hurt When Struck by Car
United Fresh reports a fatal auto incident in western Pennsylvania over the weekend. A nine year old boy, Glen Stein of Pittsburgh, was killed as a car driven by Miss Flor, 16, struck him and others were injured in varying conditions across area hospitals.
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United Fresh
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Glen Stein
Pittburoh
Flor
Husias
Misa Kuntas
Robbers Bandit Bus Hold Up In Indiana Harbor
In Hammond Indiana two masked gunmen robbed an interstate bus of about $2000 between East Chicago and Indiana Harbor. They halted the bus, searched passengers for money and jewelry, and fled in a nearby parked car after the theft.
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United Press
Hammond
Ind
Chicago
Indiana Harbor
sAfter
Hoover Aware Dry Objections Against Roberts
President Hoover knew of possible dry objections to Owen J. Roberts before nominating him to the Supreme Court. Senate judiciary committee prepares subcommittee inquiry as anti saloon league and Methodist temperance groups signal Roberts not objectionable. Roberts denial of personal prohibition stance clarified by Senator Reed. Misses Margaret Mulderaites and Arlene Haight return home from Delitwood, Pa., after visiting the Mulderite family.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Hoover
Owen J. Roberts
Philadelphia
Roberts
Supreme Court
Capitol
Senate Judiciary Committee
Wrther
Anti-Saloon League
Methodist Board of Temperance
Prohibition
Ropert
Wi W Montgomery
Reed
Pennsylvania
Wal
Pinchot to Close His Drive at Pittsburgh
United Press reports Gifford Pinchot will visit Pittsburgh to wind up his gubernatorial campaign with a speech May 19 in Pike County. The Pittsburgh stop signals Allegheny County as a key battleground as Pinchot plans meetings with western leaders and a radio address before a Saturday night rally. The effort aims to mobilize support ahead of the final speeches and close the campaign in western Pennsylvania.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Gifford Pinchot
Pittsbiurgh
Pike County
Pinchot
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Tadio
Pinchottor-govirnor
Senate Office Raids Cloaked in Mystery
Washington May 12 An intruder who enters senators offices reads intimate correspondence and leaves without talking. The raid on Senator Johnson Cal was the second after a Friday visit. Five offices have been rifled this week. Johnson’s secretary locked files before leaving Saturday. Sunday morning disheveled files remained. Police suspect targeted letters tied to pending legislation.
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United Press
Washington
Senators
Mary Baker
Johnson
Cal
Mary A. Connor
Miss Connor
Capitol Police
Demonstration of Erie Voting Machine Set for Tuesday
Custodian Ellsworth of Erie will conduct a public demonstration of the automatic voting machine at the Municipal building. He will appear Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 5 and in the evening from 7 to 8 to explain operation and answer voters’ questions before the May primary.
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Ellsworm
Erie
Ellsworth
French flier Mermoz begins Atlantic hop to Brazil
May 12 Saint Louis Senegal French aviator Jean Mermoz starts noon trans Atlantic flight to Natal Brazil aboard an Aeropostal seaplane carrying 308 pounds of mail. He travels with D Abry and radio operator Gintle, aiming for an 80 hour fuel reserve and 20 hour expected duration.
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United Press
Saint Louis
Senegal
Jean Mermoz
Brazil
South America
South American
Natal
Mermoz
Hevigator D'Abry
Gintle
Avatal
Fernando Noronha
Aeroostal Company
Mertmar
South Ameres
Hoover Returns After Weekend Fishing
President Hoover resumed work on Monday after a fishing trip to Rapid City. He faces a crowded agenda and key issues to address before Congress reconvenes.
Successor to Gandhi is Put Under Arrest
In Bombay on May 12, Abbas Tyabji Mohammedan successor to Mahatma Gandhi was arrested as he led 59 volunteers toward a salt depot at Tharasara. Sarojini Naidu, former Indian National Congress president, assumes leadership of the passive resistance campaign amid Tyabji’s detention. Police, three hundred strong, seized Tyabji and followers, jailing them by motor lorries.
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Francis Low
United Press
Bombay
Government of
India Today
Abbas ‘Tyabji
Mohammedan Succesor
Mohatma Gandhi
Tyabji
Tharasara
Weather Forecast Promises Rain But Dray Spell Persists
Cloudy skies failed to produce showers as steady rain was hoped for to end an unusual dry spell. Western Pennsylvania farmers reported little rain while a late forecast hinted at possible showers along Lake Erie this evening to revive fruit trees and early vegetables.
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Couay
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
Three youths die in crash of plane at Santa Rosa
In Santa Rosa California on May 12 a plane piloted by Way Berry crashed after takeoff. Berry 25 and his brother Arnold 28 died, Robert Buith 18 was critically injured, and another youth was killed on the spot. The crash followed a Mothers Day plan, with the group traveling home when the aircraft went down near the airport.
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Dy Ueemet
Santa Rosa
Calif
Berry
Smith
Arnold
Robert Buith
Fey
Azali
Tragedy at Sea Ends Mexican Aviator’s Buenos Aires Flight
Costa Rica report recounts Col Pablo Sidar and co pilot Lieut Carlos Rivaroza departing Cerro Loco on a 5000 mile nonstop attempt to Buenos Aires. Morelos crashed in a torrential storm off Puerto Limón five miles offshore. Sidar’s body recovered later. Rivaroza presumed in wreckage.
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United Press
San Jose
Costa Rica
Col
Pablo, Sidar
Cerro Loco
Mexico
Buenos Aires
Sea of Puerto Limon
Sidar
Moreios
Carlos Rivarosa
Col. Sidar
Puerto Limon
Morelos
Puerto San Jose
Guatemala
Saax
Thang Jed
Medala
Lieut. Rivarosa
Mother's Day Observed Across City Churches
Mother's Day was observed in Corry with special services in nearly all churches. Pastors delivered sermons suited to the day and many paid tribute to mothers with flowers. The observance featured widespread wearing of red for the living and white in memory of the deceased.
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Corry
Mother
Grass Fire Burns Large Tract Near East Coloratius
A grass fire raged over a large tract along East Coloratius Avenue, threatening hillside property belonging to a local country club. Firefighters battled for hours Sunday morning before gaining control as flames extended across uneven terrain and menaced nearby holdings.
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Coloratius Avenue
Orderis
Garry Comitry Club
Taolug
Galanius Evemue
Senate committee weighs London naval treaty amid Paris pact clash
By Lyle C. Wilson in Washington on May 14 the Senate foreign relations committee opened hearings on the London naval treaty as the Versailles pact and World Court project faced challenge. President Hoover urged ratification as peace, parity, and economic victory. Stimson and Adams to testify as open sessions begin. Ratification is conceded but reservations and timing remain unclear while committee weighs safeguards.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Hoover
Senate
Stimson
Borah
Adams
Ambassador Morrow
Hale
Senate Naval Afairs
Adama
Three Die as Police Battle Bandit Gang
Chicago dispatch reports two robbers and a racketeer killed in a northside beer flat gun battle with police. Undercover officers ambushed the gang as they planned a hold up on racketeer Jacob Hayes. In the exchange, one officer killed a bandit while another was fatally wounded. Hayes was shot seven times as he attempted to flee.
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Nttea Press
Chicago
State's Attorney's Office
Jacok Hayes
Yrove
Hayes
Bik
Peng
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