Liberal Hold Key as British Vote Shapes Government
Immediate future of the British government hangs on Liberal support led by David Lloyd George after Labour's strong but short of a majority showing in the election. Baldwin faces no-confidence questions or possible resignation with Ramsay MacDonald invited to form a new administration depending on Liberal backing.
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Drunk Man Kills Several Then Throws Self to Death
Ferdinand Preuss, described as a war veteran and expert marksman, killed three men and wounded six others in a drunken rampage in Chicago. He was later found dead, believed to have committed suicide by leaping in front of a train after sobering overnight. Police identified him by a fishing license found on the body.
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Weather Delays Ocean Hops to Rome and Paris
Wind and storms delay attempts by the Green Flash to Rome and the Yellow Bird to Paris over the mid Atlantic. New York weather official Dr. James H. Kimball says no better conditions for 24 hours. Navigator Lewis A. Yancey and pilot Roger Q. Williams expect takeoff unlikely before Sunday or Monday.
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Helen Wills Defeats Bennett to Reach Finals in Paris
Helen Wills, defending champion, advanced to the French Championships final after defeating Eileen Bennett in the semi finals. Wills won 6-2 7-5 in Paris on June 1, facing English star Mises Hileen Hennett in the upcoming final.
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Stegall Fights Release From Jail In Embezzlement Case
Pearl Stegall, 35, Eldorado jeweler, was jailed on $75,000 bond after being charged with embezzling $49 000 from his elderly bride. Habeas corpus proceedings were expected to seek his release as Mrs. Stegall files for divorce amid the alleged missing oil royalties and other property.
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Heat Wave Fatalities Near Half Hundred
Deaths from a four day heat wave rose toward fifty with nineteen lives lost and three drownings. The New York area saw nine fatalities as temperatures peaked near 90 while upstate New York and New Jersey added more deaths and drownings. Boston and New England reported relief as temperatures dropped. Philadelphia logged 92 degrees and a farm hand at Gettysburg was struck by lightning.
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Miss Rogers Captures Carolinas Woman's Golf Title
Elizabeth Rogers of Greensboro won the Carolinas women's golf championship at Sedgfield Country Club Greensboro defeating Mrs. W D Irwin one up after a tight 18 hole final. Irwin and Rogers were locked through most of the match with key putts and misses shaping the outcome. In other flights F J Detamble captured the second flight title two up over Isobel Smith while G W Hopkins won the third flight 4 3 over Elizabeth Shelton.
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Mexico and Church Move Toward Conciliation
Archbishop Ruiz, head of the Mexican bishops, is named apostolic delegate to negotiate with President Portes Gil for reestablishing Catholic Ecclesiastical organization in Mexico. He heads for Mexico City within two weeks to pursue talks on church services and property, with papal approval.
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Lindberghs Rumored Honeymoon Stop in Georgia Coast
Reports from Brunswick Georgia on June 1 say rumors of Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and Anne Morrow honeymooning near Sapelo Island lack confirmation. Reporters chased signs at Howard Coffin’s Sapelo home and the Zapala yacht’s unannounced voyage, while Sapelo’s private status and missing crew added to speculation. Attaches denied knowledge of the couple’s presence.
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Hagen Beats Compston One Up In British Match
Walter Hagen defeated Archie Compson one up at Blackwell Park Birmingham on June 1 in a 36 hole match after trailing earlier. Compston had won a 36 hole match yesterday at Moor Park, seven and eight.
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Belgium and Germany seek final reparations deal
Paris June 1. A key issue in the Belgian German reparations talks remains the payment for German marks left in Belgium after occupation. Belgium has named N Gutt as its negotiator but Germany has not appointed a counterpart. Experts expect a quick fix by Berlin and proceed with other parts of the settlement.
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Hoover Dangles Plan For Outing In Maryland
With a heat wave in prospect President Hoover cancelled arrangements for a trip to the fishing grounds at Catoctin Furnace Maryland and may take a brief automobile ride through Washington suburbs. Mrs Hoover travels to Boston and Swarthmore College to receive an honorary degree before returning to Washington.
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Father kills son mistaken for a squirrel in Ashe County
Jefferson North Carolina June 1. News reaches that G S Shepherd of Grassy Creek area, Ashe County, while squirrel hunting with his son Blain, fired six shots after losing track of him. He believed the boy had moved away in a different direction and only after the shots did he realize the tragedy.
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Link Sought Between Deaths Tied to Aged Woman
In Macon Georgia police probe an insurance murder plot centered on 71 year old Mrs J C Powers. Authorities link an unknown youth and farm overseer Sam Wright to policies she allegedly benefited from. Earl Manchester and Powers face charges over James Parks killing tied to a 14000 policy.
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Rosewell Page Dubs Cannon Advice Liberating for Anti Smith
Oakland Va June 1 Rosewell Page Democratic candidate for Virginia governor issued a statement arguing Bishop James Cannon advised anti Smith democrats to stay out of the state primary will liberate supporters who felt obliged to vote for Cannon or his ally.
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Torrential Rains And Floods In Texas Claim Ten Lives
Floods in south and east Texas after torrential rains claimed ten lives and caused millions in damage. A bicycle messenger, a bystander, and a Fort Worth youth drowned in high Trinity river waters. Houston and Beaumont regions faced widespread flooding with ships halted and warehouses flooded.
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Fruit Fly Alarm Downplayed in North Carolina
North Carolina entomologist Dr. R W Leiby said there is no need for alarm or hysteria over a threatened fruit fly invasion as he prepared to attend a Washington public hearing. He urged vigilance for Florida origin fruit and vegetables through June, noting no Florida produce should remain after, and assured that biting or ingesting an immature fruit fly poses no health danger as the insect is non poisonous.
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King George’s Condition Improves But Recovery Stretches On
London reports King George III remains in satisfactory general health after an overnight at Windsor. Doctors say the abscess follows a tedious path, delaying a thanksgiving service once set for June 16 at Westminster Abbey. The stay may keep the monarch in bed for his 64th birthday.
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