Two Major Accidents Challenge Indy 500 Race
Billy Arnold led the Indianapolis 500 at the 350 mile mark with a 1:57:28.81 time, averaging 192.143 mph. Six cars wrecked in a single crash, killing Indianapolis mechanic Paul Marshall and injuring his brother as wreckage tangled with the railing wall.
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Louie Schneider
Indianapolis
Peter DePaolo
Fred Robers
Danville
Ill
Marion Brexler
Paul Marshall
Aul
Jones Reaches British Amateur Final Over Voigt
In St Andrews on May 20 Bobby Jones defeated George Voigt one up to advance to the British amateur final. The match swung with both players trading holes through nine. Voigt pressed ahead at 11 and 13, then Jones faltered on a tee shot and a short approach before Voigt sealed the hole with a 6 foot putt.
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ST. Andrews
Scotland
Bobby Jones
George Voigt
Jules Davallie
Wile Voieel
Tolley
Johnston
Jones
Voigt
Gallery
Bobby
Tariff Bill Nears Final Approval Amid Adjournement Plans
Washington reports confidence in final approval of the tariff bill within two weeks. Senate and House negotiators expect adjournment by June 20, with a special session to address the London naval limitation treaty followed by possible ratification by July 4. Opponents press a delaying strategy, while rivers and harbors legislation awaits Senate action after tariff passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
Navy
Hoover
House
Watson
Indiana
McNary
Oregon
Carolinas Honor War Dead Parade Across the Carolinas
War veterans marched through cities in the Carolinas honoring fallen comrades from 1776 to 1918. Memorial Day services were held in Spartanburg Greenville Charlotte and other towns with wreath laying at Elmwood cemetery. Shrine groups and Legion events accompanied doubleheaders and outdoor activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Charlotte
North Carolina
Winston-Salem
Salisbury
Asheville
South Carolina
Spartanburg
Oakwood Cemetery
American Legion
Heyward Mahon
Greenville
Josephus Daniels
Raleigh
Elmwood Cemetery
Shriners of
Wilmington
Piedmont
South Atlantic
Tribute to U S Heroes at Suresnes Cemetery Memorial Day observance
May 30 Paris dispatch reports the largest Memorial Day abroad as American gold star mothers visit graves of sons who died in World War I. Ambassador Edge spoke at Suresnes Cemetery praising mothers for instilling loyalty courage and truth. Ceremonies also held at Holy Trinity pro cathedral and in five Paris area cemeteries with Legion color guards present.
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Paris
France
Suresnes
Edge
the Holy Trinity
Frederick W. Beeckman
American Legion
American Women’s Overseas League
Belleau Wood
Beleau Wood
Julian M. Thomas
Gold Star
Memorial Day address by Hoover at Gettysburg honors Lincoln
President Hoover at Gettysburg invokes Lincoln and urges moderation as the nation remembers fallen soldiers. He calls for tempering leadership with charity toward all and restraint of passion, emphasizing spiritual unity and shared progress. The speech reflects new 1930s problems and tools for progress while stressing religious tolerance and common welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Lincoln
Hoover
Caraway brands most lobbyists as simple parasites
Senate Lobby Committee chair Cara Caraway labeled most Washington lobbyists as parasite figures preying on the public while concluding seven months of investigation. He praised a minority honestly seeking to influence legislation but warned the public to avoid disreputable interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carayay
Senate Lobby Commie
Caraway
Ashineton
Asheville Honors Her Soldier Dead
Memorial observations spread through Asheville for local fallen soldiers. Riverside cemetery held a service while churches held prayers. banks and post office opened briefly but city offices and many businesses remained closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
City of Asheville
Riverside
Red Cross Appeals For Aid Of Flood Stricken People
Emergency call for funds to aid 10 000 to 15 000 people driven from homes by Red River flood in Louisiana parishes. Dr. C Cottingham reports crops destroyed and needs for food relief and farm rehabilitation as four national representatives work in Natchitoches Red River and Grant parishes. Louisiana Red Cross chapters urged to publicize and donate.
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Alexandria
Red River
Natchitoches
Grant Parishes
Louisiana
C. Cottingham
Rapides
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Cottingham
Red Crosse
Washington
Charles Carr
National Disaster
de Soto
Winn
Grant
James L. Fieser
Shriners Gather At Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina
Five thousand Shriners from Oasis and Sudan temples met at Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach for their spring ceremonial with events through tomorrow. A six car special train brought Oasis temple units to join in the ceremonies honoring Walter H. Liddell founder of the Shrine in the Carolinas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N. C
Wrightsville Beach
Oasis Temple
Shrine Organization of
Western Carolina
Carolinas
Walter H
Daddy) Liddell
Charlotte
Kearsage Alabama Victims Honored
Cherbourg France May 39 American vice consul Fred H Houck led a small group of American Legion men with French officials to decorate the graves of four sailors killed in the 1864 action between the Kearsage and the Alabama. These are the oldest American graves in France and the overseas Memorial Day association vows continued care each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
France
Fred H. Houck
American Legion
Kearsage
Alabama
American Overseas Memorial Day Association
K of New Haven Off To Buenos Aires Flight Fails Near Hartford
The plane "K of New Haven" began its 7,700 mile flight from Hartford at 7 47 E S T but landed a few miles away after a refueling plane ran low on gas. Excess gas used circling the field delayed the first contact and forced a return.
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Brainerd Field
Hartford
Conn
New Haven
Buenos Aires
Bailey Denies Negro Registration Plot in Wake County
Josiah William Bailey condemns Bart Gatling's charge that black voters were registered to influence the primary. Bailey says the accusation is baseless and a desperate political tactic. He asserts no involvement by his campaign or supporters in any Negro registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Bailey
Raleigh
Paramours Admit Killing Young Wife Near Here
Sheriff announces signed confessions from Trilby Smith and Maude Lowther that they plotted and carried out the murder of Smiths wife to end their love affair. Smith led his wife to a lonely road spot where Lowther fired the shot. both to be arraigned tomorrow on pending charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtabula
Frank Sheldon
Trilby Smith
Maude Lowther
Smith
Here
Rowan Lad Loses Foot In Mower
Salisbury note reports 3 year old Johnny Dry son of Mr and Mrs G N Dry of Gold Hill near Salisbury lost his left foot above the ankle when stepping in front of a mowing machine on his father's property. He was taken to an Albemarle hospital for treatment.
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Salisbury
Johnny
G. N. Dry
Gold Hill
Here
Albemarle Hospital
Convict Slain During Jail Break at London Prison Farm
Sam Mazello a Trumbull county convict was killed when guards opened fire on 47 convicts who tried to batter their way from the cell block at the London prison farm. The deceased was struck in the heart and head during the disturbance from inmates brought from Ohio penitentiary after April 21 fire that killed 320.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sam Mazello
Trumbull County
London Prison Farm
Mazello
Ohio
Eadie to Join Duke as Physiology Professor
Dr. George Sharp Eadie associate professor of physiology at Johns Hopkins University will join Duke University as professor of physiology next fall. The announcement was made in Baltimore on May 30.
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Eadie
DUKE
Baltimore
George Sharp Eadie
Johns Hopkins University
Duke University
Graf Zeppelin Nears Lakehurst After Porto Rico Flight
The Graf Zeppelin heads toward Lakehurst New Jersey from Pernambuco Brazil. Drifted fuel loss caused no stop at Havana Cuba. Weather fears loom off Cape Hatteras with strong winds and squalls possible. naval observers expect a dodge of stormy conditions if speed holds.
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Hugo Eckener
Havana
Cuba
Graf
Pernambuco
Brazil
Lakehurst
San Juan
Porto Rico
Hamburg-American Line
N. J
Washington
Cape Hatteras
Ehringhaus Speaks At Greensboro Memorial Day
J C B Ehringhaus of Elizabeth City gave the principal address at Greensboro Memorial Day ceremonies in Green Hill cemetery where graves of fallen soldiers were decorated with flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
J. c. B. Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City
Green Hill Cemetery
Ten more Raleigh candidates file expense accounts
Ten more candidates for office filed expense accounts with secretary of state James A. Hartness. Among them Judge R. A. Nunn seeking renomination spent 3006.50 dollars and Judge N. A. Sinclair seeking reelection spent 303.64 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
James A. Hartness
R. A. Nunn
N. A. Sinclair
Second Corpus Delicti Removal Stirs Chicago Police
On May 30 Chicago police hunted for a body believed to be that of the Friday gangster victim while a second body was reported on a country highway and later vanished. Sam Hunt, held on the scene, gave no useful information. Detectives consider Leo Mongoven a possible victim and Moran gangster ties are under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cicero Avenue
West 113Th Street
Sam Hunt
Ster
Leo Mongoven
Chicago Crime Commission
Mongoven
Moran
Divorce action against Starnes filed in Centerville
Mrs. Isaac Starnes filed a second divorce suit in Centerville charging defamation after a prior suit. Dr. S. L. Newsom, a Hammond dentist, was tarred and feathered by Starnes and four brothers who face indictments. Federal charges possible for conspiracy to deprive the dentist of his rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Isaac Starnes
S. L. Newsom
Starnes
Newsom
Cone Mills Opposes Labor Unions Says Bernard Cone
The Textorian publishes an interview with Bernard M. Cone president of Proximity Manufacturing in Greensboro declaring Cone Mills has lived in peace with employers for over 25 years and that unions are harbingers of evil bringing trouble and discord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Textorian
Bernard M. Cone
Proximity Manufacturing Company
Cone
Second death by own action attempt succeeds at police station
CHICAGO May 30. Harry Mylan 41 finally killed himself after two prior attempts. Taken to Woodlawn police station to stop a death by own action, he seized the jailer's revolver and shot himself after earlier failures with poison and gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harry Mylan
Woodlawn
Estep Fails To File Expense Statement
RALEIGH May 30. T L Estep Alleghany county lone wet democratic candidate in the senatorial race had not filed his expense statement by midnight Wednesday. Brummitt says failure to file is a misdemeanor under state law though it does not bar the candidate from the primary. Other filings include Bailey Simmons Butler Pritchard Tucker and Dorsett from the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
T. L Estep
Alleghany County
Lone
Dennis G. Brummitt
Secretary of State
J. W. Bailey
F. M. Simmons
United States
George E. Butler
Geo. M. Pritchard
Irvin F. Tucker
H. Grady Dorsett
Lindy Flies Morrow To Speaking Place
Dwight L. Morrow, candidate for New Jersey Republican senatorial nomination, rode in his son-in-law’s plane with Charles A. Lindbergh from Atlantic City to Newark in 45 minutes. Lindbergh, returning from Washington, picked up Morrow and delivered him to Camp Merritt for a noon campaign address after a brief Atlantic City stop for photographers and a crowd welcome.
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Newark
WN. J
Dwight L. Morrow
Charles A. Lindbergh
Atlantic City
Morrow
New Jersey
Camp Merritt
Lindbergh
Washington
Bollingfield
S. T
Mr. Morrow
Johnson Defends Critics of Pact in Naval Testimony
Senator Johnson of California issues a statement defending high ranking naval officers who testified on the London treaty before senate committees. He praises the officers for truth and duty, rebukes newspapers for attacking them, and notes hearings are finished with a committee vote seen as likely to approve the pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Johnson
California
Californian
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Eleanor Bolling To Reach Port Saturday
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd said the steam ship Eleanor Bolling would arrive at Balboa about 6 p m Saturday with the bark City of New York in tow. The bark had been stranded hundreds of miles from the Panama shore awaiting a tow into port. Captain Milton H Bailey and Charles J W Murphy of the Byrd party sail for New York on Tuesday aboard the Panama Pacific liner Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama City
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Eleanor Bolling
Balboa
City of
New York
Panama
Milton H. Bailey
Charles J. W. Murphy
Byrd Party
Virginia
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Indianapolis Speedway
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Wethered
Associated Press
U.S
Ambassador Edge
Suresnes Cemetery
Wrightsville
J. C. Baskervill
Rowan
Zeppelin
Dr. Eckener
Ehringhaus
Cone Mills
Bernard Cone
Estep
Lindy
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