Lindbergh Feted In Paris After Historic Atlantic Flight
Paris reports Captain Charles Lindbergh received a grand reception and tribute from French officials and the public after his solo flight from New York to Paris. He described encountering sleet and heavy conditioning winds, brief periods without sleep, and the plane’s flight challenges including ice on the wings. He credited favorable weather in the United States and praised the French effort alongside the press and embassy observers.
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John O'Brien
United Press
Paris
Phares Lindbergh
New York
Hook
Que
Lindbergh
mid-Atlantic
Fie
Aline
Newhendland
Refugees Rescued as Flood Waters Sweep New Orleans Area
Coast guard crews saved about one hundred people from islands near the Hredue Bridge and Lafayette as Hood waters forced families to flee. Refugees were moved to Lafayette, the river, and Bayou Teeha sites, with aid stations set up. The McCrae levee near the upper Atahutalaya area remained under strain amid the rising flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unites
New Orleans
Lia
Coast Guard
Nurses to Graduate at Corey Hospital Training School
Three nurses Currie Pletcher Bunive Mue Restink and Lal Mite Jlunttey will graduate from Corey Hospital Training School for Nurses in Union City. Rev W Eaton will deliver the commencement address at 8 pm with diplomas awarded by L. W Old, president of the board. The program includes a concert, remarks by Rev H Ay Post, and Florence Nightingale pledge ceremony followed by refreshments and dancing for the public.
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W Eaton
Union City
Corey Hospital
Union High
Kamps
L. W
Old Pres
Preventation of
Bing
Wav, Morgaridge
Florence Nightingale
N Troy Gillette Soni
G. Beamps
HA Post
Severe quake in East China shocks observers
A severe earthquake about 4,700 miles distant was recorded at 1100 last night by the Kew Observatory in London. The tremor persisted for four hours and was described as as severe as the March 7, 1986 Japan event, raising concerns over potential fatalities.
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United Cross London
China
Kew Observatory
Japan
Flooded cellars and street repairs dominate Levity scene
The city faced widespread cellar flooding after heavy showers and fog reduced visibility. Street crews, led by Commissioner Harrington, worked for 24 hours repairing damage and clearing roads on hillsides. In other news, the US destroyer Preble reported firing on by Chinese forces near the Yangtze River.
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Street Department
Harrington
Tien
Memorial Day Observed Here With Veterans Group Plans
Memorial Day events will be observed by Veterans of Foreign Wars with Congressmen Milton W. Shreve as speaker. A procession through the business district will feature Jamestown band music and the Union City Bugle corps assistance. Services will be held in the park as in prior years with a full program to follow. committees include decorating, music, parade, and grave decorations led by chairmen Anne, Francie Dike, Ralph Munsee, and Allan Sakujet.
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AW Thurmpann
Grand Army
Apo
Milton W. Shreve
Jamestown
Union City Bugle Corps
Francie Dike
Mate
Anne
Windlows
Ralph Munsee
Ryusic
Rotere Browspark
H Burlingame
Parade
Charles Keating
Paul Guin
Viskt
Graves
Allan Saku
Harry Spicer
Death Claims Another G.A.R. Veteran Here
Joseph Hopkins aged 70 died Saturday at Carey Hospital after pneumonia. A longtime Jamestown resident born in Hartford Connecticut, he leaves a son John Hopkins in California and a daughter Mary Hopkins in New York City, a sister Mrs Harriett Chamberlain of Jamestown, and a brother John Hopkins of Mannington. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Alexander and Company Funeral Parlor at 12 noon with Rev. W.D. Bartratt officiating. burial at David Curtis Cemetery in Columbus, Pa.
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Joseph Hopkins
Carey Hospital
Mpkins
Critially
William Armsteiie
Bastford
Windham County
Conn
Hopkine
John B. Hop Keng
California
Mary B. Hopkin
New York City
Tne
Harnet Chamberlain
Jamestown
John T. Hopkins
Mannington
Maxander & Company
W. i
Bartratt
David Curtis
Columbus
Life Term Sought for Kelly in California Murder Case
In Los Angeles on May 24 the defense asked for life imprisonment rather than the gallows for Kelly in the murder of Raymond, the star of the musical Remedy. Deputy District Attorney Forrest Murray said the evidence did not prove premeditation. Also mentioned are Agbayn Debury, a student at Fredonia Normal School, who visited home for the weekend.
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United Cross
Los Angeles
Cal
Ray Raymond
Remedy Star
Forrest
Murray
Agbayn Debury
Fredonia Normal School
Fredonia, Yi
Pinedo Crosses Atlantic in Open Commander Flight
TREPASSEY Newfoundland May 128 Col Pranbeses De Pinedo made an Atlantic crossing aided by Upited Press. The attempted flight began at 2:58 a.m. from Wray towards Easter Island, aiming to cover about 1600 miles. The aircraft reportedly weighed 400 pounds less after discarding wireless gear, leaving the machine with no means of communication during the voyage.
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Trepassey
Newfoundland
Pranbeses de Pinedo
Atlantic
Opeary
Dé'Pinetta
Veterans Poppy Day Appeal Seeks Public Support
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary urge help for Poppy Day on Saturday. Poppies sold on street corners raise funds for World War II orphans and local relief. Paul Lites chairs the committee. a window display at Barlow Hardware promotes the drive.
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Almighout
Neteradta
Pos
Paul Lites
Barlow
Art Lanston
Corey
Pesidene
Bomb Explosions Target Non-Union Miners Home
Ptgh: The front porch of a home of a nonunion miner at Jacobs Creek near West Newton was bombed. B Lesher, executive like president of Pittsbihedal Company, said the blast matched an earlier attack on a company driver. No one injured. Reports say a house near Bridgeville also took bullets, with multiple holes observed.
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Uniten Press
Pittsburgh
Nownion
Pittsbiicehdal Company
Jacobs Creek
West Newpoft
B. Lesher
Presony
Charles Rubis
Lesher
Iso
Radio Ent Entertainment Listings From Five Best Network
Radio schedule items list programs and stations across the Eastern region featuring operatic selections and bands. Entries mention RAF Hook up WHA Madison University of Wisconsin music ensemble WOW Omaha 17th Infantry Band and WVetts with John Burnes, among others, with start times around evening hours.
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RAF
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Omaha
17Th Infantry Band
WEAF
Gypsies
John Burnes
Wvetts
Teton
Doane Buys Barlow Hardware Stock in City Deal
Ki Doane, longtime competitor with Barlow Hardware Co, purchases the entire stock of the Star Barlow Hardware Co. The real estate is not involved. Doane will continue the hardware business at the same location, closing briefly for an inventory then reopening as O B Doane successor to Barlow Hardware Co. The transaction takes effect immediately.
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Ki Doane
Barlow Hardware Co
Dea
O. B. Doane
Barlow Hardware Company
Wiber
Barlow Company
Deaner
Rival planes bow out of Lindbergh flight race
May reports from New York recount Rival aviation efforts folding as the Bellanca monoplane Columbia and others withdraw from a planned Paris flight. The Atlantic challenge faltered amid shifting sponsor ties and uncertainty about the route.
Defendants Face $50,000 Suit in Pittsburgh Case
May 24 report from Pittsburgh notes a $50,000 suit filed in federal court against J.B. Roux of Parrell Pa by John Sox for injuries to Joseph Sox a boy who was knocked down by a trick of the defendant. The boy suffered a fractured nose and two teeth knocked out with alleged permanent injuries.
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Unuen
Eress
Pittsburgh
J.B. Roux
Parrell
John Sox
Joseph Sox
Forty hours devotions open at St Elizabeths church
Forty hours devotions began at St Elizabeths Church with a solemn parish children and altar boys procession at the 10 oclock mass. The services were formally opened and will continue this evening and through Tuesday night.
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St .Elizabitt’s
Hold up robs two bank staff in Hammond May 23
Masked bandits robbed Mrs Layiilia Green tipkeeper and Nomad Kristof messenger in Hammond. They escaped with about 35,000 dollars after an attempted concealment in a car trunk failed.
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United
Formal Opening Masonic Temple Friday Evening
Corty's Beautiful new Masonic Temple will be formally opened Friday evening with a banquet at 620 Clark. Committees promise a program of speeches, musical numbers, and entertainment to showcase the festivity. Expected guests include Erie officials and dignitaries.
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Corty
Clark
Columbus
Union City
Alwa
Corry
Samuel 1 Driaes
Erie
Peter Barkes
Arthur Wo Mine
Bite Ludee
Knights Honor Fine Address At First Methodist Church
Ports members of Carence Commandery No 51 Knights Templar attended services at First Methodist Episcopal church, marching from Masonic Temple in full regalia. Rev Bartlett preached a message on The Great Light of Masonry, praising the discourse for its real worth to fraternity members.
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Carence Commandery
No. 51
Knights Templar
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Masonic Temple
Cross Centur Street
Wi &. Bartlett
Thhuroh
Come
Randhery
Rey
Badlett
Refused Money Brandings Woman in Pittsburgh Attack
May 28 report details a violent home invasion in Pittsburgh where an assailant demanded $1,900 from a woman, then branded her and her 16 month old daughter with a hot iron. The victim recalled the events as she ironed in her apartment and the intruder produced a revolver before fleeing.
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Pittsburgh
John Savena
Lindbergh Receives Legion Honor in Paris Visit
Captain Charles A Lindbergh reaches Paris to receive the Legion of Honor from President Doumergue after a flight from New York. The ceremony and meeting mark immediate public adulation as crowds gather for autographs and royal reception at the American Embassy.
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Lindbergh
New York
Doumersueere
Erland
Legion
Herrick
Ely “Barles
Diple
Dowmergue
Sayurrick
Sayurrick Are “You Have Done Something Wonderful! the President Suf
Detroit
Fiers
Mme, Nungesser
Paris
Dowmenne
Legion of Honor
Farey
Eden
America
Linduieteh Hay
Ambassador Herrick
Lindsbergh
Alance
Britain
Flere
Aero Club of Trance
At & P
Canda
Age Boury
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Kelly
Pinedo Crossing
Doane
Bellanca
Byrd
Charles Lindbergh
Byis Wings
Columbia
Hallanyat
Pie Hight
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ST. Elizabeth’s
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M. E. Church
Brands Woman
Intrepid Flier
BARIS
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Clay
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Cheel
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Lindberth
Elyste Palace
Dawmergue
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