Byrd and Lindbergh Marathon Flight Delayed
United Press report from New York May 1 describes weather and early delays delaying the first U S attempt to fly from New York to Paris. Capt Charles Lindbergh and Commander Richard Byrd were ready to start, but conditions and sea weather could push the launch to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Atlantic Ocean
Paris
Tavenes Hhusabertie
Lloyd Ben Nani
Charles Limsbergh
Newcomen
Fokker
Richard Byrd
U.S. N
Tye ii
Wrights
Mona
Dager
Charley Nungeuvy
Prenel
Pury
Newfane
Mencay
Wong
Fallud Nithimi
Bonbrake bill approved by Ton yuku Senate
Tarrishurg May 1 The Ton yuku Senate approves a commission to codify amend and revise state election laws appointing ten members including the governor and top legislators to oversee revision. An appropriation of 20000 funds is provided to cover expenses with no salaries for members.
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State Election Law Commission
United Press
Tarrishurg
Tonyuku Senate
Nim
Wis
Ly Gay
State Senate
fTouse
Senate
Wefray
General Assembly
Commission
Balkans Earthquake Reported Many Dead and Damaged
A Belgrade dispatch to the Daily Mail states a major quake in Herzegovina killed many and severely damaged Trebinje Mostar and Stolac. Communications were cut off as relief workers rushed to the area. Reported by United Press from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkan
United Pres
London
Herzegovina
Hus
Belgrade
Whi Daily Mail
Trebigje
Mostar
Stole
No charges expected in Ricker shooting case
Relatives of George Ricker and others recall the incident on a Sunday morning near Columbus where John and Harry Ricker investigated a shooting. Police say Robert Schwab, a Hamilton resident, fired but the evidence suggests he acted to deter a break in at the premises. Burglaries in the area prompted police action. The shooting occurred as Ricker reportedly approached the home. he fired four shots into a fence as he advanced toward the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tenn
Funlle
Hamilton
Rieker
Homestead Officials Convicted in Prohibition Conspiracy Case
A federal jury in United States district court found four Homestead borough council members and four others guilty on four counts of conspiracy to manufacture sell possess and transport liquor plus four counts of prohibition law violation. Acquitted James Conley borough constable. Convictions carry up to 10809 years imprisonment and fines up to 104000 per count. sentences to be determined later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prose
Mitlsburgh
Saward
Coucil
Homestead
Pax
United States District Court
Hamstead
Ace Witte
James Conley
Flash Message With Global News in Eight Minutes
A flash message circulated worldwide in eight minutes and another across South America in seven. Radio links connected numerous ships in the Atlantic and Pacific as the United Press demonstrated rapid news transmission and gathering methods during Journalism Week at the University of Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Columbia
South America
Atlantic
Pacific
Unite Press
Commercial Cable Co
Big Rutte Corporation of America
All America Cables
Commercial Parific Cable Co
Great Northen Telemph Co
Westen Union
Uypa Nniversity
GE Missouri
Corry Church Declines Pastor Call for Rev Parsons
Rev. William VY Parsons declines the unanimous call to become pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Corry after completing studies at Western Theological Seminary. The congregation learned of his decision during a recent visit and a Maryland pastorate was preferred. Also noted is ongoing local construction of a fireproof garage by H. W. Stennett & Son, with seven stalls and visibility from Washington and Mott Street.
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William VY. Parsons
Jung
Western Theological Seminary
Pittshoreh
Rey
Parsons
Corry
Lorry
Parsing
Maryland
Mr. Parsons
First Presbyterian Church
Sanduys
O. A. Stennett
Olinss
H.W. Stennett
Erie Student Speller Wins County Championship
Anita McCloskey of Villa Maria Academy won the Erie county splits spelling contest held at Central High School this morning. Runner up was Weschler, age 9, of St FS parochial school. Participants from across the county entered the event and Sarah Nicholine of Corry failed to reach the prize list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita McCloskey
Villa Maria Academy
Erie County
Contral High School
Und Weschler
St Fs Pirochial School
Sarah Nicholine
Corry
Clymer Man 96 Years Old Still Active
A Clymer resident known as Daniel Trestler, nearly a century old, recently completed a drift of one and a quarter acres of oats while staying active in other work. The report notes his long life and continued labor despite age.
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Clymer
Daniel Trestler
Trestler
Inday
Daseyy
Clymor
Gaeyedt
Corry Women Attend Erie Convention Gathering
Nineteen members of the Corry Worry Live club motor to Erie for the State Convention. The event brings together delegates from across the state with a program including minstrel acts, orchestral numbers, and social refreshments. Attending members include Minnie Kufor Sarah Mieray Florence Lindy Margaret Mulderick and others as the organization prepares further sessions.
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Erie
Ervisimg
SaAwentil
Oleic
Bimdred Deseentue
Misa Jane Morsay
Jocal Litt
Slate Street
Asserbly Singhig
Gre Corry Chibaind
Noral Ehh
Wotel Irsy
Minnie Kufor
Jase Ann Sarah Mieray
Florence Lindi Auist
Margaret Mulderick
Chita Pet[otingili
Ethel Matthews
Anna Sander Sn
Short Circuit Fire at Kurts Quads Plant
A short circuit in a motor powering a water pump in the basement of the Kurts Quads Company plant on Pennsylvania Avenue caused a fire. Automatic sprinklers put out the blaze, with damage confined to the motor area and some floor beds. no estimate of total loss given. Night watchman Albert Cummike discovered the fire. fire officials reported the incident was contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurts Quads Company
Pennsylvania
S.welock
Albert Cummike
Othe Phint
Fim
Suspect Son of Slaying Mother Sought in Philadelphia
Police search for Raymond Bergan, 22, restaurant employee, in Philadelphia and nearby areas after a confession claim emerged that he killed his mother, Mrs. Preda Bergman, 62, allegedly over nagging to move. Officials noted handwriting and notes found beside the victim.
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LY United Prien
Philadelphia
Réinemede
J. Jodas
Raymond Bergan
Telt
Preda Bergman
Runesede
Santeained
Trapped by Blast Bursts at Shannon Branch Mine
Eight men were trapped by an explosion in the Shannon Branch Mine of Central Pocahontas in Bluefield West Virginia. Rescue teams rushed to the blast site as deputy officers headed there, with the mine described as a gassy working. The report notes several men injured or killed in the incident.
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W.va
Shannon
Pocahontas
Val Tompany
Welch
Gary
W. Va
New Findley Lake Inn Set to Open May 28
A Findley Lake Journal report notes the New Findley Lake Inn at Wakeley near completion with a spacious tabby dance hall dining room and private luncheon room on the first floor and ten upper rooms with hot and cold running water. The inn, run by Mrs G N Roberts, will open May 25 and is expected to draw reservations from Carry North East Eve and nearby towns for a busy summer season.
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Findley Lake
Wakeley Dance
Ate
GN. Roberts
Veliy
Wakeley
Roberts
Numiernus
Brunswick Phonograph
No Credence In New Rumors Fliers Found
United News reports no confirmation of a radio message about Nungesser and Col crossing French waters. Mrs Patrick Kelly of Harbor Grace Newfoundland says she saw a plane she believes was theirs near Harbor Grace, a lead in a string of sightings amid the missing aviators search.
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United Pros Johns
Harbor Grace
Kelly
Oil Producers Meet at Tulsa Cut Production
Tulsa Oklahoma May meeting of oil producers to curtail output as proposed at New York gathering. Oklahoma wells may be cut to 200 barrels daily if Texas and California agree. standard oil firms discuss plans under pressure from the White House and state authorities.
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Tulsa
United Press
Telsa Okla
Tole
Obhams
WL Teaple
Standard Oz Company
New Jersey
New
Yon
Reser
Burne Gall Refining Ox
Comany
Oklahoma
Texas
California
Washington
Woolidge
White House
Publisher in Ocean Flight Quest for News
London dispatch notes Mack, publisher of the Baltimore Sun, involved in a medium range news flight from Loomihaven to Teeland using a Folker machine with Kress Lyne motors. A United Press and Exchange Telegraph report cited Black, a correspondent, saying further confirmation failed.
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United Press London
Mack
Baltimore Sun
New York
Loomihaven
United Press
Black
Halemaore
Tony
Fay Blible
Pilok Geissegdorfer
Norbadly
Ny Land
Fragmented Jail Break Tale From Damaged OCR
A distorted report describes a jail incident involving a youth named Dickart and an attempted pepper attack on a prison attendant. The account mentions a fire, a vehicle theft from Proctor farm, and visits by Mrs. Charles Warne Alken and a nephew from Spartinstang, with unclear locations and outcomes.
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Charles Warne Alken Ll Te Tity Tod ‘Tte
Spartinstang
Visived
Seize package dynamite sent to Gov Fuller
A dynamite filled parcel directed to Governor Fuller was mailed to the governor. A threatening note signed by “A citizen of the world” accompanied it. The package was discovered at a Burlington Avenue post station and later disposed of. Governor Fuller, recovering from injuries, had not yet seen the note or communications tied to the Sacco and Vanzetti case. Local post officials investigated the sender’s identity and city mailing location remains undetermined.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Tiller Hay
Herp
Torlay
Fuller
Vanzery
Massachusetts
Sacco
Vaneti
Park Colvin Jaeneetor
Bostay
Burlington Avenue
Colvin
H. N. Hanson
J. al Sullivan
Suspect Receives Suspended Jail Sentence in Erie Case
A.B susie of Enemy Street was found guilty in Erle county court this week on assault and battery connected to an alleged attack on Carl Peterson Nene. A ninety day suspended jail term was imposed before Judge W. H. Wirt, with a warning to refrain from further trouble with the Brame family. Costs were charged to Cory nan.
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A.B Susie
Enemy Street
Erle
Carl Peterson Nene
W. H. Wirt
Erie
Poster
Hirt
Brame
Cory Nan
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed Across Stations
Radio listings show WBZ in Springfield at 7 am with Alfredo Casella conducting from Symphony Hall Boston. WIZ New York offers 7 pm Announcers' Concert Series directed by Millon and J. Gross. KDKA Pittsburgh broadcasts 5 pm Dinner Concert by Westinghouse/Bansly. WPG Atlantic City 8 pm Spelling Bee. WOG Davenport 10 pm Friendly House Players.
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WBZ
Springfield
Astern
Simphony Hall
Boston
Alfredo Caesella
WIZ
New York
Millon
J. Gross
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Baste
Westinghouse/Bansly
WPG
Atlantic City
WOG
Davenport
Frendly House
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Byrd
Robart Nichola
Walliam Nantes
Doolin
Ricker
Homestead City
Council
William V. Parsons
Bleanor
Margaret Duty
Brie
Nenad
Bassi
Bultatos
Pie
le 9 Tatker
Willams Barry
Champ Speller
Professional Women's Club
Kurtz
Watchman
G.N. Roberts
Coolidve
Wattes
Jay Dickart
Western Penitentiary
Metifurios Dickert
Proctor Farm
Corry Union City
Sacca- Vanzetti
Webster Thaver
Bartolomeo
Taly
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