Leonardo da Vinci flies nonstop to Rome to start 1934 Atlantic season
Commander George R. Pond and Cesare Sabelli aboard the monoplane Leonardo da Vinci began a non stop flight from Floyd Bennett Field to Rome. The takeoff occurred around 6 24 a m with a 40 hour expected crossing as excitement over the new trans Atlantic season builds in New York.
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Leonardo da Vine
George R. Pond
Cesare Sabelli
Floyd Bennett Field
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Atantic
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Longshoremen Strike Cripples Pacific Ports
Ship owners across a half dozen Pacific ports plan strikebreaking to move vital cargo as longshoremen strike paralyzes Seattle and Portland. Police prepare tear gas bombs riot guns and potential National Guard deployment to counter clashes.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Portland
Seattle
International Longshoremen’s Association
John F. Dore
Kidnapping ransom plan fails as police arrest intermediary
In Los Angeles a ransom attempt for William F. Gettie collapsed after an intermediary fled when three cars trailed his car. Police arrested a suspect while Gettie remained in captivity. The note guided pursuers to a Laurel Canyon address, then to Downey and Maywood before the arrest. The Philadelphia primary scene described a volatile contest with multiple candidates and shifting alliances as voters prepare to cast ballots.
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Los Angeles
Calif
William F. Gettie
Beverley Hills
Mllionaire
Kidsn Opera
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Laurel Canyon
Nora
Hollywood
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Spal
Maywood
Whitney Re‑elected as NYSE President for Fifth Term
Richard Whitney was elected to a fifth consecutive term as president of the New York Stock Exchange. Warren Nash was re-elected trustee of the gratuity fund for a five year term.
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New York
Richard Whitney
New York Stock Exchange
Warren Nash
Gratuity Fund
Aged resident dies of heart attack on South Street
George Bidwell 84, who lived with daughter Mrs May Gates at 209 Wirst av, collapsed on East South Street about 11 20 am while returning from Municipal building with seed. He died instantly before Dr G B Bennett arrived. Coroner R L Davison ruled natural heart attack. Survived by daughter, son Richard Bidwell, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral plans not yet set.
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May Gates
Wirst-Avantie
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Mr. Bidwell
Mill
South Streets
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Bidwell
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Thrge
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Corry
Charles Bidwell
Mill Village
Leonard Bidwell
Riceville
Pearl Drake
Panama
Emma
Decker
Warren
Ohio
Jane Burdick
Union City
Davison Mineral Home
Tiberias Flood Tragedy Reports Hundreds Missing
A May 14 storm wrecked much of Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee. Streets washed away and authorities feared many lives lost. Soldiers aided police in searching the ruins for bodies. about twenty bodies were recovered. Tiberias, founded in the first century by Herod Antipas, sits on the western shore 27 miles east of Acre. Its modern population is listed as 9,600.
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Jerusalem
Tiberias
Sea of Galilee
Wiitleen
Tabariyet
Herod Antipas
Tiberiaa
Alles
Acre
New Plan of Relief Aims to Cut Relief Rolls Nationwide
Henry T. Gurrell reports a federal plan to remove thousands of relief families from rolls. The plan targets long term unemployment and economic collapse, modeled on subsistence homestead projects. It seeks to aid farmers unable to earn basics and workers in able to farm at home, sometimes linking self-contained industries.
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Henry T. Gurrell
United Press
Washington
Fear Growing Child Is Dead
In Tucson on May 14 authorities and the Robles family voiced growing concern that June Robles, 6, remains abducted with no contact from kidnappers after two public ransom appeals. A $10,000 ransom was offered. the initial demand was $15,000. The ongoing search has extended into Mexico and cost about $25,000 to Pima County and participating counties.
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United Press
Tucson
Ariv
June Robles
Fernando Robles
Tune
Mexico
Pima
Missionary Release Sought After Kidnapping
The Nationalist government at the request of American Minister Nelson Johnson instructed its diplomatic reps to secure the release of Rev. Howard Smith a kidnapped American missionary seized by Chinese bandits at Ping Street last week Smith a Washington Pa resident awaits word on captor control and conditions during negotiations
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Uricucrys Shanghat
Nelson Johnson
Seecyatien
Howard Smith
Kcit
Beamish Pushes Probe Into Election Costs
In Harrisburg on May 14, Beamish outlined plans for investigating campaign contributions and expenditures. He warned violators would be prosecuted. Rival Governor Pinchot and Senator Reed disputed expense claims and pledged accountability.
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Reed
Ross Downing
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Richard J. Geamiels
Commonwealth
Ito
Beamish
Boston
David A. Reed
U. S
Fise
Pennsylvania Protective Union
Roosevelt proposes four point home modernization program
President Roosevelt submits a four point plan to Congress aimed at restoring employment and meeting social and economic needs. The program covers modernization repair new construction mortgage insurance and mortgage associations, to speed rebuilding with federal leadership and private capital.
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Paris
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United
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Canital
Probe Shooting of Manchukuan Sailors
Tokyo reports a Soviet gunfire incident on the Sungari river in Manchukuo killing one Manchukuoan sailor and wounding another. Japanese officials were unsure which Soviet soldiers fired. A Nippon Dempo dispatch said Russians opened fire on a approaching steamer, denying sunk status.
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Sungari
Manchukuo
Wounde
Japaese War Office
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Heinking
Primary Delay Halts Conspiracy Trial in Pittsburgh
The May primary forced a halt in the conspiracy trial of Dr. Joseph I. Steetle and others facing vote manipulation charges. The government planned to proceed today but Assistant District Attorney James T. Marsh said the primary pushed the start to Wednesday.
Washington antitrust bids net degree change report
A disputed antitrust report from the AP over a conference details bids and potential shifts in the administration policy. An explosion in Hong Kong destroyed two gasoline tanks of the South Ghint company, killing an unknown number and causing extensive property damage.
Corry Primary Contests See Organization Slates Favored
Organization slates retain strong favors in Corry primaries with key GOP nominations for Governor U S Senator and tight races in city and district contests. Incumbent Crosby leads the Democratic congress race while Republicans duel for Assembly and ward contests amid last minute reports of closer battles.
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Republican Rity Committee
William A. Schmider
David A. Revd
U. S
Pinchot
Reed
Edward Shannon
Charles Margiotti
Seinader
Guiley-Warle
City Committee
Charles No Crosby
Congress
Reg
Elong
Rose
Red Pille
John H. King
Forth
In Sul l Plans Fight of Life Denies Fraud
Samuel Insull declares he will fight the battle of his life against embezzlement and fraud charges while in a Chicago hospital, admitting past mistakes but denying theft. He says he entered for privacy and insists he did all he could to save investors and his utilities empire.
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United Press
Chicago
Samuel Insull
Kreig
Tasull
Insull
Thomas A. Edison
Journal to provide election service for Pennsylvania primary
The Journal has arranged to present its usual election service Tuesday evening with full returns on the bitterly fought Pennsylvania primary. United Press will offer statewide results from machine equipped districts and local returns will follow as soon as rates are tabulated. Residents may visit the Journal office to view the results.
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Jouiytal
Pennsylvania
United Press
Buon
Journal Office
Escapes Term in Workhouse for Auto Parts Theft
Harry Rittenhouse 32 will escape a six month workhouse sentence for auto mobile parts theft after Judge William B Hirt at Erie revoked the term. He must pay a $25 fine and serve 30 days in jail with one year probation. Rittenhouse pled guilty to stealing auto parts from W W Waterhouse in the city.
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Harry Rittenhouse
Wiliam B. Hirt
Erie
Rittenhouse
W. W. Waterhouse
Fire leaves thousands homeless in Mukden district blaze
A large fire in Tonghaul jomékess Mukden Manchukuo on May 1 destroyed 300 buildings. It displaced about 4,500 residents as flames swept through the town, causing extensive property damage and forcing evacuations. Official reports note rapid spread and extensive damage across Hin nieht area.
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Manchukuo
Tonghaul Jomékess
Dastrojrett Dytka
Hin Nieht
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