Severe weekend storms devastate midwest southwest
The Associated Press reports at least 50 killed and over 100 injured as tornadoes and cyclonic winds swept across Texas Missouri Kansas and Iowa. Dallas area towns Garland and Nevada hit hard with multiple deaths and hundreds injured. Kansas Hutchinson suffered major property damage over a million dollars as twisters struck several counties. Two Missouri towns Auxvasse New Bloomfield Carrington reported fatalities and extensive damage.
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Kingman
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Della
Miss Clay
John W. Sameson
Callowa
Dallas County
Collins County
Red Cross Mid-Western
J. E. Gibson
Lance Is Guilty Murder Verdict in Georgia
A Georgia superior court jury found Jack Lance guilty of the murder of Bert Donaldson with no mercy recommendation. The verdict carries the death penalty, delivered at 9 p.m. after about seven hours of deliberation. Lance’s defense intends to appeal.
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Bert Donaldson
Lance
Donaldson
John A. Boykin
Former cabaret dancer clashes with southern court in assault case
Frank Jordan known as Bobby Sherrod testifies in municipal court over alleged assault by his wife. Mrs Jordan, a former New York cabaret dancer who moved from Washington nine weeks ago, criticizes southern hospitality as court questions probe their disputed night. She was found living under her stage name Bobby Sherrod, and the couple recounts arguments leading to the hearing. The husband testified he earned 15 dollars daily and spent it on her. he claims abuse, she counters. The man was convicted and fined.
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New York
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Washington
New Presbyterian Church
Summation of Gray and Snyder murder cases completes
New York May 9 AP Summation for Henry Judd Gray finished as Ruth Snyder's case began. Gray's attorney William Millard argued Gray did not strike Albert Snyder and suggested Gray could have faced a manslaughter verdict. He blamed Ruth Snyder for guiding Gray and attempted to show Gray’s vulnerable state from drink and manipulation.
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Henry Judd Gray
Ruth Snyder
William Millard
Gray
Albert Snyder
Snyder
Scudder
Judd Gray
Millard
Mrs. Snyder
At Least Six Killed in Jefferson City Incident
A report from Jefferson City dated May 9 states that at least six people were killed in a developing incident. Authorities did not release further details, while witnesses described a chaotic scene in the aftermath. The investigation continues as officials seek to determine the cause and identify victims.
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Jefferson City, Mo
Funeral Services for Col. Bingham Today
Asheville, May 9 AP Last rites for Colonel Robert Bingham 88 longtime head of the Bingham military school and advocate for compulsory education in the state will be held at the First Presbyterian church. Burial in Riverside cemetery. Survived by widow two daughters and son Judge Robert W. Bingham publisher of the Louisville Courier Journal.
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Robert W. Bingham
Louisville Courier- Journal
New York Cotton Opens Easy on Liverpool Cables and Rain
The New York cotton market opened easier by about 17 points, influenced by Liverpool cables and favorable weather forecasts, with July at 16.56 and December at 16.11. Dealers noted liquidation by recent buyers and selling for Liverpool and continental accounts, while heavy rains in the southwest triggered modest rallies later in the hour.
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New York
Liverpool
Mississippi River
Four-Story Chicago Store Collapses. Clerks Escape
In Chicago on May 9 the Louis department store at 1631-35 West Chicago Avenue collapsed during an expansion and caused widespread wreckage. Firemen and police freed dozens believed trapped, but after an hour only one woman was hospitalized while officials later said most escaped unharmed.
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Louis Goldblatt
Infant James Palmadge Talley dies at 708 Grace Street
Friends announce the death of infant James Palmadge Talley at the Grace Street residence after measles developed into pneumonia. Survived by parents a brother and two sisters. Funeral at 2 30 p m tomorrow with Rev Hermon Stevens and Rev H C Bynum. Oakwood cemetery burial.
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James Palmadge
Grace Street
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Helen Talley
Herman T. Stevens
Green Street Baptist Church
H. C. Bynum
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Flowers Requested for Confederate Memorial Day Graves
The High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy called for flowers to place on Confederate dead graves. Donors should bring or send flowers to the Sheraton hotel tomorrow before 2 PM for decorating and related ceremonies at the hotel and graves.
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Oak Hill
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Alexander Martin
Randall's Pharmacy
Ashford Newell
North Carolina
High Point
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Sheraton Hotel
Byrd to Fly if Nungesser Fails Next Weekend
New York Evening Post reports Commander Richard E. Byrd will depart in the Pakker monoplane America for Paris next Saturday if Nungesser and Coli fail in their attempt Bert Acosta would replace the injured Floyd Bennett as Byrd’s co pilot The report cites the Evening Post as the source and notes Acosta’s recent endurance flight record co holder with Clarence Chamberlain.
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New York Evening Post
Richard EF
Byrd
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Paris
Nungesser
Coli
the Evening Post
Bert Acosta
Clarence Chamberlain
Floyd Bennett
Community plea urges flood relief help to reach $2,500 goal
The Mississippi valley flood victims still need donations as the newspaper Red Cross fund dips, with $2,345.31 raised and $154.69 remaining to reach the $2,500 target. Readers urged to give whatever they can, listing some local contributions from Lebanon M P C and various church and group baskets totaling several dollars.
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Highland Mill
M Tigue Defies Years Meets McCarthy Tonight
New York May 9 AP Mike McTigue aged 39 faces Pat McCarthy in a high stakes bout at Yankee Stadium tonight The result could set up a likely light heavyweight title clash with Jack Dempsey if McTigue performs as well as recent showings Against Berlenbach Sharkey McTigue aims to prove he remains a top challenger McCarthy with wins over Sally Montgomery Matt Adgie and Harry Persson rides a strong streak into the bout with his eye on a career defining victory
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Mike McTigue
Pat McCarthy
McTigue
Berlenbach
Sharkey
Jack Dempsey
Yankee Stadium
Tex Rickard
Raleigh police chief seeks grand jury action over editor
Chief Winder Bryan asks Thomas W. Johnson to subpoena W E Wilson editor of the Wautaugan periodical before the Wake county grand jury. The editor alleges irregularities in the Raleigh police department and claims speeding fines were divided among officers and liquor sold to a prominent citizen. He says he can back up the charges.
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May
Winder Bryan Today
Thomas W. Johnson
Wake County
Grand Jury
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Wautaugan
Coleeg
New York Aviators Alarm Over Nun gesser Landing Risk
Early morning atmospheric conditions prompted doubt about pilot Nungesser's ability to land safely. The American flight faced potential abandonment if Nungesser succeeds.
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New York
Nungesser
French aviator Nun gesser sighted near Portland Maine
Navy department reports at 2 53 today that Captain Nun gesser attempting a Paris to New York nonstop flight passed over Portland Maine. Boston navy yard advised others in New England naval sources added no doubt. Some officials thought the sighting could be an American plane searching for Nun gesser.
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Nungesser
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Navy
Boston Navy Yard
Nungesser Plane Sighted Off Cape Race On Atlantic Flight
Reports from Sydney and St Pierre claim Nungesser and Coli in the White Bird were sighted near Cape Race Newfoundland at 1900 hours, with hopes to reach Paris to New York by tonight. Weather: clear near Newfoundland but poor visibility and dwindling fuel as they press toward New York.
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New York Times
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Cape Canso
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Cape Sable
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Independent Wireless
Colt
Italian flyer forced down by fog near Long Island Sound
Commander Francesco De Pinedo, an Italian pilot, was forced to land near Darien Connecticut off Long Island Sound due to heavy fog while en route from Boston to Philadelphia. No injuries reported.
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Francesco de Pinedo
Boston
Philadelphia
Long Island Sound
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