Four Die in Liquor-Fued Battle at Arkansas Carnival
At Lepanto Arkansas four men linked to rival bootlegging factions opened fire at a Lone outdoor carnival injuring eight others. Three of the men died on the scene and a fourth perished later from wounds while two more remained hospitalized in stable condition. Police chief W R Adam retrieved his own son amid the gunfight and one suspect, Ketler, was killed by the chief. A second suspect, Vig Lartrett about 41, was arrested near Marked Tree by Sheriff Lan Hern of Miarchiture.
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Feusiats 2d
Tra "Minikle” WiMama
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Cande Keiler
George Jau Rrmilk
Fiero
Ketler
Jonenhorn
Keller
Vig Lartrett
Marked Tree
Lan Hern
Miarchiture
Army Air Corps Officer Honored for Valor
Washington May 26 The Army Air Corps officer Lieutenant William A Matheny will be awarded the Croix de Guerre for conspicuous valor during a crash rescue attempt in Nicaragua. The award follows his efforts to save a brother officer after their aircraft crash ignited in flames. Matheny, severely burned, spent three weeks in hospital and is a native of Warrington North Dakota.
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Cheney
Air Corps
Mathony
Billings Mother of Four Commits Death by Action
Mrs Mamin Belle Cnomer a 22 year old mother of four committed suicide in Billings by swallowing poison She died shortly after at hospital Authorities investigated the act with her parents listed as residents of Olympia Washington She is survived by four brothers and several other relatives
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Mabel Diddy
Billings
Mra
Beckett
Olympia
Wash
Hindus Clash With Police in Civil Disobedience Spree
Bombay reports of continued civil disobedience violence as police confront Hindu Nationalist volunteers at Wadala salt deposits and outside a court, injuring about 35 and arresting 115. Police use force to break raids, while crowds respond with shouting and protests.
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India
Wadala
Mahatma Gandil
Visit of Gold Star Mothers Spurs Peace Effort
Paths May 25 AP reports Gold Star Mothers cross Atlantic aboard a Pilgrimage tour to honor sons lost in war. They pass Verdun Nancy Chateau Thierry Soissons and St Quentin on return to Paris. Two events mark their last day Mothers Day in France and the opening of the American Legion's annual poppy drive led by Ambassador Walter E. Earle.
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Reginn Auainsee
Walter Eige
France
United States
Rovernment
Grory Town
Paris
Medain
Davidson Funeral Services Planned for Canterbury Cathedral
London May 23 Lord Randall Thomas Davidson former Archbishop of Canterbury has died in his sleep. A funeral will be held at Canterbury Cathedral on Friday with Archbishop Cosmo Gordon Lang conducting. King George will be represented.
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Randall Thomas Davidson
Canterbury
Lord Davidson
Bee of Canterbury
Cosmo Gordon Lang
England
George
Boy of 15 Falls 200 Feet in Royal Gorge
Canon City May 25 UP Roland Schmid 15 of Denver was killed when he fell about 200 feet from the Royal Gorge rim into a crevice. His companion Albert Fichnoy 16 also of Denver was injured. Rescue work by Fred Rice and others required lowering into the gorge to recover the body. Authorities suspect the fall occurred as the boy tried to photograph the gorge.
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Canon City
Cole
Roland Schmid
Denver
Royal Gorse
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Albert Fichnoy
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Alton Bridge
Fred Rice
Jopan
Schmid
Solons Quizzed On Stand On Dry Law
Washington Navy 25 Monty Curran, president of the Prohibition Amendment Association, announced sending a questionnaire to every member of Congress seeking their position on prohibition. Only one question ranked: Do you favor the ratification of the 18th amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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Navy
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United States
Penn Poll Costs To Be Bared In May Primary
In Woatington on May 25 investigators seek details of campaign expenditures from the Venneylynnia republican senatorial primary. Secretary Davia, winner, and rivals Grandy and Boh son are to submit records to the examination committee.
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Woatington
Senate
Pat 'Estpants
Davia
Grandy
Franca Bohson
Anon Soxston
Communists clash with police in Paris parade memory
In Paris a police clash occurred during the Pere Lachaise cemetery parade honoring those shot in the Commune of 1871. About 350 people were arrested, several communists were injured or bricked, and a small clash occurred as marchers refused to obey orders.
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Pere Lachaise
Onn Rollcemao
Noltea
Gulalde Tha
Death of Frank Sweeney Stuns Anaconda Community
Three men were arrested in connection with the death of Frank Sweeney, 28, found in Wishoo park after a party. Sweeney, a former Mount St. Chariad College student and printer, reportedly was with the trio who cannot recall details. caps found in the park led to arrests Elmer Harrington, Dan Gallagher, and Had Thi released on own recognizance. A date for a possible inquiry has not been set.
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Ettatordy
Frank Sweeney
Wishoo Park
Raton
Sweeney
Mount St. Chariad College
Tretona
Elmer Harrington
Dan Gallagher
Public Works Contracts Show Brisker Pace in Early Year
In Washington on March 25, the Commerce Department announced that U S public works contracts and utilities construction in the first four months of the year totaled about 452,040,000 dollars, a four percent rise from a year ago. The report highlights increased employment prospects, with 200,000 daily workers in early 1930 and projected rises to 400,000 in the second quarter, plus notable gains in park and water supply projects as well as bridge construction.
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Washington
United States
Commerc Turon
Hoovar
Girl Bungles Drop In Chute As Airman Dives To Save Her
A Bloomington incident reports 19 year old Floranco Palmer Datix of Normal dying after a parachute entanglement during first jump at a local airport. Airman Arch Carnahan attempted to intervene but the parachute failed to deploy properly, leaving a large crowd eyewitness to a fatal midair mishap.
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Til
Floranco
Palmer Datix
Normal
pMarrehille
Theda
Catin Plain
Art Carnahan
Kha
Lincoln's Messenger Passes In New York
New York May 2 Gayl Louis Allen Nowenme af the Old Guard of the City of New York, author of Lincoln's Boy Rover recounts his experiences as personal messenger to President Lincoln. He died at his home age undetermined after a brief illness. Born in Teaneck he enlisted as drummer boy at Civil War outbreak and carried an important message to Mr Lincoln. The president arranged for his transfer to the White House.
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Gayl
Louis Allen Nowenme
Tin City
New Yar
Lincoln
Teamteec
BOI Ataxaarhwactin Infantry
Taneajn
Taith
Banda
Plane May Start Long Dart Today at New Haven
Hartford May 25 The airplane K at New Haven being prepared for a long refueling flight to Augnon Atres was prevented from taking off today by driving rain and fog. Weather permitting, its crew hopes to depart tomorrow morning.
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Gond
New Flaven
Houston
Augnon Atres
Melawar
Rally in Boston draws 21000 as Yankee Days lead protest
Boston crowds attend a May 25 meeting under the Prohibition Loyalty league era amid a rally by Yankee Days. Speakers praised Mapai and lamented acts against Prohibition while a youth group handed out pamphlets and two youths were treated after city ordinance violations during the event. In Sacramento two accidental shootings left one boy dead and another wounded.
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Reston Arden
Ita Aigpert
Auannees
Promiltton Loyalty League
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Mapai
Vanve Meamar
Fandhilin
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Sacramento
George TE. Clark, Jr
Alvest Gonsales
Clark
Cartho R. Pretin
Gonsales
Peter
Waite
Ex railroad brakeman among 13 chosen as new Methodist bishops
A former railroad brakeman and three other men were elected bishops by the Epinecapal Church South. The youngest is Dr A Frank Smith of Houston at 45, Dr Arthur R. Massey of Birmingham at 46, and Dr Pratt Walker of San Antonio at 47. Each rose from varied backgrounds, including Torn Away, Ga., and a life changing revival in Waycross.
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Southern Methodists
Sage Ancastora
Sam Tounton
Texas
Methodist Church
A. Frank Smith
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Teyval
Wayergen
Air stunt artist leaps twenty five thousand feet in Lancaster flight
An air stunt event near Lancaster California featured a flyer leaping about 25,000 feet from a plane named Antelopa valley. The jump drew a crowd as observers reported the parachute deployed automatically and the flyer landed safely after more than an hour. Officials said a baruerand carried by the jumper will be sent to Washington for further action.
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Ronse
Washington
Memorials to Mather Placed in Parks
A May 85 dispatch from Waahighon reports petitions urging memorials to John Mather, noted as founder of Westlohiel parks, to be placed at national markers and monuments. The message praises his work and signals ongoing support to honor Mather, with unnamed officials hinting at further park naming and preservation aims.
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Waahighon
Sleghon
John Maya Hammond
Wit
Eight Die in Material Break in China Jail Riot
Shanghai dispatch reports at Amoy Jail a material break sparked a prison riot. Eight prisoners were killed and many wounded as guards struggled to control the disturbance. About 150 prisoners reportedly escaped amid chaotic scenes as Amoy officials attempted to restore order and calm.
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Ulepatches
Amoy
Fuklen Pravioca
Olghe
Fedn
Al Smith Plans Book on Government Book Title Revealed
A report from New York states former Governor Alfred E. Smith will write a comprehensive work on American civil government. The project titled The True State of Government is expected to examine governance and citizen roles in the nation.
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York
Neper & Ketiers
Alfred J. Smithrs
Tariff Row Carried by Senate Accord on Hawley Smoot Provisions
President Hoover and Republican leaders in Congress reached agreement on a flexible tariff provision of the Hawley Smoot bill. It will be submitted to the Senate without change, with modifications considered after briefings by senators in Washington. Hoover favors delegating tariff authority to the commission and evaluating costs of production abroad and domestically to ensure benefits.
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Treas
Achington
Hoover
Congress
Senate
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Rapidag Riper
Virginia
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Wishington
Woover
Taritt
Sonsthar
Missing jurist found UIA in Oakland
The body of Superior Timea Wrlwned Wy Vaugs was found in Oakland near Clifton after a weeklong search. Coroner Grant Miller and Deputies examined the scene and noted the immediate cause as internal hemorrhage from a fall, with the body badly crushed at the quarry crest. No evidence of foul play.
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Cait
Nda
Clitton Atecety Wear
JMU Ar
Condon Naval Treaty Action Foreseen in London Session
May 25 London considers the naval treaty limits and the goal of aligning fleet strength with the pact. Opposition from Ble Navy leaders signals possible immediate legislation to rebuild shipyards and expand the fleet within treaty limits. A conference will decide when to take up the treaty, with options for regular or medal toss proceedings.
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Secere Landers
Domasda
Ble
Ronnie Remib- Uewna
Niodlor
Mayer Tas
Il Duce Hangs Star of Labor on Veteran Italian Workmen
Milan May 34 ilm Mussolini addressed about 160 000 workers in Storza enatle courtyard praising discipline and unity around the symbol of the Star of Labor The crowd included families the Fascist leader touted protecting Italian workers while denouncing foreign economic threats The spectacle featured many workers and families amid historic Milanese landmarks
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Prmler Munsallni
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Tadevico
Atina
Leonardo Dp Vinci
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