Illinois gangster arrested on murder charge in California
Los Angeles reports that Art Newman, held on a fugitive Illinois warrant, says he fled to California to escape the Shelton gang of alleged mail robbers. Newman, linked to Charles Birger’s faction, claims his wife was wounded and his car sprayed with bullets during gang attacks, and he says he killed a gang member in self defense. The case follows retrials and ongoing sheriff detentions.
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Vis
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Shelton Gang
Charlie Gordon
Supreme Court to rule on young orators in national contest
Five United States Supreme Court justices will rule on the finals of the fourth National Oratorical Contest for 2,000,000 secondary pupils. The seven finalists tour Europe in July, with the winner to represent the U.S. in the International contest in October after selections by England, France, Canada, Mexico and Japan. The event, organized by Randolph Laigh and backed by 19 newspapers, emphasizes devotion to constitutional principles and American institutions.
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United States Supreme Court
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Mexico
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Washington Auditorium
Frenzy Over Lindbergh Continues in Paris Pageantry
Paris May 26 AP Charles Lindbergh received massive honor from all social ranks as he rode through the capital windows and streets. Crowds cheered waved flags and sent flowers in a vivid display of affection for the celebrated American aviator. The public tribute compared his fame to that of Woodrow Wilson and the nation watches as he continues to be greeted by adulating crowds.
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Wispeth
Middlewest
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Edith Kelly Gould Weds Brit Showman
London date May 26 AP Albert De Courville theatrical producer and Edith Kelly Gould former wife of Frank J Gould wed this morning in the registrar office. De Courville driven by physician from nursing home to registrar and back after the ceremony.
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Albert de Courville
Edith Kelly Gould
Frank J. Gould
de Courvill
Mrs Cramer Heads Daughters of the Nile Honor
Mrs Helen F Cramer of Athor Temple Buffalo NY was elevated to queen of the Daughters of the Nile at the thirteenth national convention Spokane WA May 26 02 Mrs Catherine Rintz of Zenoa Temple Chicago elected supreme Radoura at the same meeting
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Wash
Helen F. Cramer
Athor Temple
Buffalo
N.Y
the Daughters of the Nile
Catherine Rintz
Zenoa Temple
Chicago
Flood Panic as Dam Breaks Crumbling Levees Across Atchafalaya
New Orleans reports flooding from fresh crevasses on the McCron and McCrea banks along the Atchafalaya River. Hundreds flee in waist deep water near Morganza as a Texas and Pacific train evacuates, while others remain stranded on higher ground awaiting rescue. The breach lies about 130 miles northwest of New Orleans on the river’s Mississippi side.
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Paints Coupes Parish
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Atchafalaya
Texas and Pacific Railroad
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Morganza
McCrea Crevasse
Mississippi River
Wreckage Found as Tug Warren Missing Five Crew Feared Lost
Floods drive fear after the tug Warren, bound from Seattle to Victoria with four frames in tow, disappears near Pointe Coupee parish. Coast guard and patrol vessels locate wreckage, confirming six missing including five aboard the Ware macqured. A panic spreads among refugees and locals as inquiries begin.
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Victoria
Alacow
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Cone
Alivy
President Coolidge to spend summer at Black Hills park
Washington reports President Coolidge plans to leave on June 13 for his summer home in the Black Hills of South Dakota. He will stop in Hammond Indiana on June 14 to speak at the dedication of a memorial park. A White House plan aims to place quarters in Rapid City near a state lodge for executive offices and aides, with possible use of air transport to keep closer contact with Washington offices.
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Black Hills
South Dakota
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White House
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Doubt Cast Upon Guilt Of Gaines In Murder Appeal
In Olympia Washington May 26 AP a new contention arose in the Gaines death sentence appeal over Sylvia Gaines murdered June 3 1926 on Green Lake. Attorney G B Pratt friend of the court urged the body identified as Sylvia did not match the girl in several respects. The court took the appeal under advisement as it considers the case.
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Wash
Ml Preme
Wallnes Gaines
Sylvia
G. B. Pratt
Gatnen
Ditter
Green Lake
Pratt
Romance of campus to end in divorce suit filed
A Missoula romance ending in a secret 1924 marriage at the Palace hotel is shattered as Thora Lee Peterson sues Gustave F. Peterson for divorce in district court. The complaint cites extreme cruelty, naming Missoula as the key locale and referencing the former campus affair.
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State University
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Talace Hotel
Thora Lee Peterson
Buth
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Misesoula
Distret
Peterson
Four Dead and Two Missing From Sanford Well Blast
Sanford Tex May 26 A gas well blast at Mc Mian No 1 killed four men and left two missing while seven were injured. Only one man, Tex Thornton, entered the burning crater in a futile search. Town men moved buildings away as crews fought the blaze with limited water. Dead are Jack Danist TM D Stillwagan Elmer Hishards Eddie Evans. Missing are Lester Nelson G C Pattey. The fire and casualty figures dominated efforts to control the fire and recover the missing.
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Tex
ATP
Nore
Ile
Tex" Thornton
Thornton
Huna
Jack Danist
TM. D. Stillwagan
Elmer Hishards
Eddie Evans
Lester Nelson
G. C. Pattey
Sanford News
Counselor for Kelly Denies Break With Actress Paramour
Los Angeles May 26 Paul Kelly convicted of manslaughter in Ray Raymond death after a fist fight over Raymonds wife Dorothy Mackaye, denies a state went indicating a break with Miss Mackaye. Kellys attorney says there was no break and he will not comment. Miss Mackaye rejects any breakup claim. Trial preparations continue as June date nears.
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Los Angeles
Paul Kelly
Ray Raymond
Raymond
Dorothy Mackaye
Opnvnian
Kelly
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Wrehed
Keily
Mise Mackaye
Gilbert
Hamself
Tinfaene
Tondybell
Disteine
Forrest Murray
Heean
Miss Machaye
Were Sullivan
Hollywand
Trlin
Iti
Father of Church Movement Dies at 78 in Newton
Rev Dr Francia E Clark, 78, famed as founder of the youth movement Christian Endeavor, died in Newton after leading the organization for decades. He resigned the presidency two years ago but remained active in its work. He is survived by his widow, daughter Mrs William F Chase of Newton, and three sons including Prof Eugene F Clark of Dartmouth, Harald Clark of New Jersey, and Bidney A Wink of Boston.
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Francia E. Clark
Christian Endeavor
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Great Young Peoples
Ifa
International Roetsty
Christian Findenvar
Wieare Teenterest
Maramunt
No Trace of Lost Aces Sparks Coastal Rumors
Reports from St Johns Newfoundland describe ongoing searches for missing Air France pilots Charles Nungesser and Francois Coli since May 9. Fishermen on Pla Rantia Sound claimed hearing an airplane on May 9 and a possible crash, while others spread rumors of sightings near Trepassey Bay. Weathered by questionable details, authorities pursued potential wreckage along the coast.
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N. Fy
New Foundland
Charles Nisngesser
Francois Coli
Plarentia
Towin Ship Badly Damaged in Crash Off Nantauket
The tug Roliance aided the Matson Maer Malolos after a freighter rammed the disabled liner off Nantauket. All aboard survived the incident. Chicago moves to back 1928 convention bids with a new civic gateway plan costing $15,000,000. county board to vote on a $15 million bond at the June 6 election.
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Roliance
Matson Maer
Chicago
Life as a 12-year-old in Free Love colony story
Asther Johnson Hansel, once confidante of King Brn larin Parnell, testified as a key witness in the receivership suit against the House of David colony in St. Joseph Michigan. She recalled arriving in Benton Harbor at age 12 with her family and receiving little formal education, learning only from colony books and Turnell writings, while describing leaders and figures including the high priest of the Radites and other titled figures.
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Vag
Bateaui
Turnell
Benjamin
Jesus
Gabriel
U S Greenbacks To Be Smaller In Form
Washington May 26 The Mellon administration approved a plan to reduce the size of United States currency. The first of the new bills will be ready for circulation in about a year. Bills will be shorter and marginally narrower, with an estimated annual saving of about $2,000.
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Washington
Mellon
Judge Roy Ayers Undergoes Operation in Great Falls
Great Falls May 26 Roy FE Ayers former district judge at Lewistown underwent an operation today for removal of four tumors. He is reported tonight to be in satisfactory condition.
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Great Fall
Roy FE. Ayers
Lewistown
Britain approves breakdown of diplomatic ties with Russia
In a late May session the House of Commons approved a motion by Conservative Gervais Rentoul by 357 to 111 to censure the government's policy toward Russia. The motion lauded withdrawal of diplomatic privileges while urging no obstacle to legitimate trade, amid calls for inquiry into the broader policy.
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Russia
House of Commons
Gervais Rentoul
Maresty
Re‘publica
Movv
Austen Chamberlain
Montana may see Lindbergh this year
Washington May 26 National Aeronautic association Vale approved an air race from New York to Spokane starting September 20 with $33 000 in prizes. Spokane business leaders sponsor. Lindbergh may be invited. A second race from San Francisco to Spokane offers $3 500. Stops include Chicago St Paul Fargo N D Glendive and Butte with more possible.
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National Arronautic Association
Vale Today
New York
Spokane
Wash
Charles A. Lindbergh
Paris
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Chicago
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Fargo
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Noted Ace May Try Flight to Hawaii
New York May 26 Clarence D. Champelin, pilot of the Bellanca monoplane Columbia, said he was Interested in the fight to Hawaii proposed by James DP Dole. He said his plans were indefinite and that he might continue other flights.
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Clarance J. Champeliin
Bellanca
Columbia
Hawaii
James DP. Dole
Conat
Dr Speer Named as Presbyterian Moderator
In San Francisco on May 28 UP-lr, Robert Speer of New Jersey was elected the new moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the USA by delegates of the General Assembly. He succeeds Dr W O Thompson, president emeritus of Ohio State University. Rev David J Donnan praised Speer as one of the denomination’s best known leaders and noted his election helps unite church factions for the coming year. Continued on Page Two.
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U. S.A
W. O. Thompson
Emiritus
Ohio State University
David J. Donnan
Presbyterian Church
Speer
Princeton Theological Seminary
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