Three Davis family members killed in crossing collision
A Fulton county family suffered a triple tragedy when the car of Ida Lou Davis collided with a freight train at a crossing. Mrs. R. A. Davis and two children, Mil dred Davis and Harold Davis, died at the scene. Ida Lou Davis survived but was critically injured and may require a blood transfusion. The car was dragged several hundred feet before rescue crews freed the victims.
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Atlanta
Fulton County
R. A. Davis
Red Oak
Mildred Davis
Harold
Ida Lou
Ida Lou Davis
Major League Leaders in Batting and Big Bat Stats
Summary of top hitters in both leagues after yesterday's games. Key figures include Ott Hafey and Terry leading NL batting averages, Klein and Collins high in runs and RBIs, Foxx and Dickey atop AL batting and runs, with Gehringer and Cochrane contributing in RBIs and homers. Stolen base leaders feature Frisch and Waner among others.
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Hafey
Reds
Terry
Giants
Klein
Phillies
Collins
Cardinals
Hite
Colay
Whitney
Philes
P. Waner
Pirates
Worthington
Braves
Stephenson
Cubs
Suhr
Vaughan
Herman
Frisch
Stripp
Dodgers
Piet
Watkins
Foxx
Athletics
Dickey
Yankees
Cochrane
Averill
Indians
Gehringer
Tigers
Porter
Campbell
Browns
Johnson
Oliver
Myer
Senators
Chapman
Blue
White Sox
Burns
Wrestling Winners Highlight Ex H SHocker and Red Demon Victors
Pat O Shocker of Salt Lake City defeated George Hill of Wisconsin in straight falls. Red Demon wearing a red mask defeated Bob Jessen of Iowa in two straight falls.
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United Press
Memphis
Pat O’shocker
Salt Lake City
George Hill
Wisconsin
Red Demon
Bob Jessen
Iowa
Sam Slaughter Outpoints Rosy Baker in Terre Haute Bout
In Terre Haute Sam Slaughter from Terre Haute won a bout by outpointing Rosy Baker of Anderson in a 106 pound match. Slaughter dominated the early rounds and controlled the pace to secure the decision. Baker pressed in the later rounds but could not overcome the lead.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Sammy
Kid
Ageless Dr. Martin Reframes Old Age as Work Force
Dr. Lillien J. Martin, age 81, advocates keeping the elderly in industry. She details a life of continual learning, travel, and work after years of pension, urging modern society to value experience and mobility for older adults.
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Julia Blanshard
New York
California
Lillien J. Martin
Leland Stanford University
Globe Trotter
America
Martin
Dr. Martin
Reganning
Olean
N. Y
Vassar
Omaha
Millaen J. Martin
The Man Hunter g CHapter XLII confronts wedding plans
Heath and Waring discuss a possible misstep after a party as Susan plans a quick marriage. Susan tours a bridal outfit while Bob Dunbar confronts her, insisting she belongs to him and upsetting her wedding preparations.
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Heath
Waring
Wariius
Hee
Wariis
Rose
Lovey
Mrs. Milton
Susan
Vogue
Bob Dunbar
Milton
Bob
Dunbar
Ice Tossed From Train Cuts Off Bystander Nose
In Jackson Tennessee Edward Smith a 15 year old boy lost his nose after a sharp piece of ice was hurled from a moving train near the M and O depot. Authorities say railroads may need stronger warnings to prevent passengers from throwing ice from windows.
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Jackson
Tenn
Edward Smith
Anniversary of American Front Advances in World War I
On May 17 1918 American troops took over British positions in Picardy as German activity rose in Lys and a major German offensive was anticipated in Chemin des Dames. French and American reserves held behind that sector. Soviet forces recaptured Baku from the Turks after a fierce skirmish.
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U. S
Picardy
Lys Salient
Chemin Des Dames
Baku
Wheeler Woolsey team ends as Wheeler leaves for New York
May 17 Hollywood reports Bert Wheeler has gone to New York and parted from Robert Woolsey after breaking up their comedy duo. Woolsey says they separated as friends.
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Wheeler-Woolsey
Hollywood
Bert Wheeler
Robert Woolsey
Wheeler
New York
Woolsey
Passage of Beer Bill Would Return To National Confidence
Senator Barbour of New Jersey predicted an overnight return of national confidence if Congress legalizes and taxes beer. He cited that liquor taxation raised 284 million dollars in 1917 and said the country seeks relief through a balanced budget and ends of Prohibition.
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Washington
Senate
Barbour
New Jersey
Congress
Prohibition Dissatisfaction Voices Grow Across Regions
A speaker cites rising discontent with conditions created by prohibition and argues that the sale of alcoholic beverages continues despite enforcement gaps. The remarks highlight public concern over economic strain and perceived policy failures.
Navy mutiny reports denied by Japanese officials
Shanghai dispatches say Japanese authorities had no information on any mutiny in the Japanese navy and dismissed circulating reports as unfounded. Officials stressed they did not corroborate the claims and offered no confirmation.
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Shanghai
Cleanliness Fights Mosquitoes and Flies in High Point
Dr P B Davis urges citywide cleanup to rid homes of breeding sites for flies and mosquitoes. Targeted actions include eliminating standing water, cleaning barns and trash piles, drying out areas, and keeping grass short to curb pests and reduce disease risk.
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P. B. Davis
Panama Canal
High Point
600 Passengers Escape Fire On French Steamer Georges Phillipar
In Aden on May 17 the French steamer Georges Phillipar, five miles from Cape Guarda Ful, caught fire. Six hundred passengers abandoned ship as three were badly burned. The Japanese steamer Hakone Maru and the steamer Contractor helped rescue 129 and 134 survivors respectively. Other survivors were taken by the Soviet liner Kala Neft and various other vessels.
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Aden
Arabia
Georges Phillipar
Cape Guarda Ful
Italian Somaliland
Marceilles
China
Bank Pays Proceeds in Wake of Bank's Failure
Bank receivers in Winston Salem announce funds to creditors following the defunct Peoples National Bank closure. The notice outlines distribution plans and affected insured accounts.
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Winston-Salem
Peoples National Bank
Bank to Pay Over $100000 in Tenth Dividend This Week
Depositors will receive the tenth dividend totaling over $100,000 from the bank this week. Payments begin tomorrow.
Railroad seeks suspension of passenger trains
Officials of the Winston-Salem Southbound railroad filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend passenger service on the Winston-Salem to Wadesboro line. The request cites a steady drop in passenger usage as the reason for halting operation.
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Winston-Salem
Estate Corporation Commission
Wades
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