Mob slays and burns Negro after rent dispute in Honey Grove
In Honey Grove Texas a mob killed Sam Johnson a Black man who shot white landowner E F Fortenberry then dragged Johnsons body chained to a car through the Black section and hanged it from a tree before burning it. Sheriff Hughes led the two hour siege and the town quieted by 10 pm.
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Bu United Press
Honey Grove
Tex
Texas
Sherman
Sam Johnson
E. F. Fortenberry
Fortenberry
Tom Hannard
Johnson
Hannard
Hughes
Fannin County
Oscar Davis
Davis
Brownwood Mob Quieted by Double Guard at Jail
Threats of mob violence against Joe Shields, accused killer of his wife and her parents, were calmed as a double guard patrolled the Brown County jail. Shields was spirited away from Brooksmith after a mob formed there, then brought back to Brownwood. He allegedly killed his estranged wife after she refused contact with their children, and shot her father and mother-in-law during the attack. A Brooksmith posse captured him following a running gun battle, and he fled in an automobile.
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Brownwood
Tex
Joe Shields
Shields
Brown County
Brooksmith
J. B. Shields
Poppy Day Observed in Indianapolis May 24
May 24 marks Poppy Day in Indianapolis with Seventh District World War Dead Legion workers under Charles Cain aiding auxiliary members selling flowers across the city to honor fallen service members.
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Indianapolis
Legion
Charles Cain
Meningitis Toll Rises With New Deaths
Deaths from cerebrospinal meningitis climb to 125 this December and total 135 today with the death of Orville. The report notes the ongoing toll since December 9 as health officials warn of the disease’s spread and call for precautions.
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Orville
Early Stock Market Dull Trade Narrow Gains Largely
Stocks opened dull on the New York Exchange with prices in a narrow range. Westinghouse Electric Standard Oil of New Jersey and American Telephone eased fractionally while Coca Cola rose to 187 1/8. United States Steel opened down 1 1/4 points and oil shares fell on Santa Fe price cuts. J I Case rose to 32 1/4 and United Aircraft held at 77.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Westinghouse Electric
Standard Oil
New Jersey
American Telephone and Telegraph
Coca Cola
Celotex
A. M. Byers
Gold Dust
Standard Brands
American Smelting
General Electric
Radio Corporation
Kennecott
American Cap
Atlantic Refining
United States Steel
Standard of California
Standard of
Jersey
J. I. Case
United Aircraft
Salt raid thwarted as Gandhi successor Harajini Naidu jailed
Passsive resistance volunteers were rounded up as British authorities tightened grip after Dharasana raid attempt. Mrs. Harajini Naidu, likened to Joan of Arc, conceded failure and prepared to depart Bombay with her camp after a twenty eight hour siege ended.
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United Press
Bombay
Harajini Naidu
Mahatma Gandhi
Dharasang
Mrs. Naidu
Boy Dies After Tricycle Truck Collision
Sanford Pittman Jr., five, of 627 Eugene Street, died at Methodist Hospital after a sidewalk race with a truck driven by Trevor Stiles of 724 Congress Avenue. The incident occurred May 9 when the tricycle veered off the curb and the boy was struck under the truck wheels. Stiles was not held.
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Sanford Pittman Jr
Eugene Street
Methodist Hospital
Trevor Stiles
Congress Avenue
Stiles
Freightier Is On Rocks Falmouth Ship Hits Reef
The United States Shipping Board freighter Kearny ran aground near Falmouth Massachusetts on May 17 and became a peril to navigation. Crew members were rescued and a salvage operation began to refloat the vessel. Officials evacuated the area while assessing damage and potential oil leakage. The incident prompted inquiries into weather and coastal conditions contributing to the grounding.
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United Press Falmouth
Mass
United States Shipping Board
Kearny
States Unite In War Upon Bootleg Gas
State auditor Archie Bobbitt met with gasoline tax official J. C. Colton to curb interstate bootlegging of gasoline tax evasion. They identify hundreds of thousands of gallons sold tax free and plan data exchange and regional conferences to detect wholesale sales. Reliable Oil Company of Chicago is under review for shipping twenty six cars of distillate labeled fuel to South Bend to dodge taxes.
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Archie Bobbitt
J. C. Colton
Gasoline Tax Bureau of Illinois
Bobbitt
Illinois
Colton
Springfield
Reliable Oil Company
Chicago
Dunes Oil Company
South Bend
Leland K. Fishback
Reliable Company
Midway Refining Company
Harvey, Il
Indiana
Harvey
Dawes Denied Resigning as Ambassador to Britain
The American embassy in London denied U S press reports that Ambassador Charles G Dawes would resign soon He will not take regular leave until September and will travel to Chicago for a month to serve as chairman of the finance committee for the Chicago century of progress exposition After his leave he will return to London duties
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United Press
London
United States
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
Fast Derby Track Is Predicted Despite Showers
Fifteen colts and a filly named for the fifty sixth Derby at Churchill Downs. Race is 3 year olds, one mile and a quarter, with $50 000 added. Official form sheet released by United Press notes potential wet track conditions but predicts fast surface for race day.
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Big United Press
Louisville
Alcibiades
Churchill Downs
Valentino statue stirs protest as estate battle rages
In Hollwood on May 17 relatives of Rudolph Valentino pressed for an accounting from S George Ullman while a statue in De Longpre park sparked protests. The bronzed sculpture titled Aspiration by Roger Moble Burnham features a bobbed haired figure atop a ball. Dolores Del Rio unveiled it before Valentino fans. Critics say the formalized male figure misrepresents De Longpre, the park’s namesake.
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United Press Hollwood
Rudolph Valentino
de Longpre Park
Roger Moble Burnham
Dolores del Rio
Art Commission
Herman E. Bennett
de Longpre
Valentino
S. George Ullman
Sheik
Chic Sales Heads to Town for Daily Wit
The piece promotes Chic Sale appearing in town starting Monday to write humorous comments on Whats Goin On. It touts his familiar stage wit and roguish charm as he prepares for daily contributions.
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Chic Sale
Chic
Chicis
Suarhting Comet
Catetetee
G O P Chiefs Seek Votes to Relax Tariff Deadlock
Washington May 17 Republican leaders pressed to switch four senatorial votes to relax the tariff deadlock. The aim is to pass the Smoot resolution loosening the debenture plan and the flexible repealer before Monday’s Senate vote, or risk the bill dying in conference. Independent Republicans and Democrats hold similar aims. GOP leaders seek a decisive shift to ensure a summer passage.
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G.O. P
United Press
Washington
Senate
Smoot
House
Porker Prices Up 25 Cents at City Yards
Hog prices rose at the Union stockyards with the bulk 160 to 280 pounds around 10.40 and top paid at 10.50. Receipts estimated 2,000 with 241 hodovers. cattle 100. feeders unchanged at 11.50. calves 200. Sheep nominal with 50. Chicago hogs 98,000 including 6,000 direct. holdovers 3,000. Market slow but steady. Friday’s average noted.
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Chicago
Floods Hit Oklahoma as Rescue Workers Aid Stricken Families
More rain was forecast as rescue teams worked on damaged roads to reach families along many sections of Oklahoma. The floods intensified struggles to move supplies and care for residents affected by the rising waters.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Democrat State Committee Aims to Smooth Convention Friction
The Democratic State Committee plans to hold its state convention here on June 10 to address internal friction and align party objectives. Key party leaders and local officials meet to set agenda and coordinate activities for the gathering.
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Democrat State Committee
State Day Aid Sought To Shift Prohibition Trials
Attorney General Mitchell plans to push state courts to try prohibition offenders where possible to ease federal jail congestion. States without dry registration may use nuisance laws. federal prisons and dockets are overloaded with dry cases, delaying trials. The Senate passed bills for two new federal penitentiaries west of the Mississippi and in the northeast.
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United Press
Washington
Mitchell
Senate
Governor Trails in Oregon's Quiet Primary
Portland attorney George W. Joseph leads for the Republican nomination with 25 448 votes to 20 666 for Gov Norblad as incomplete Multnomah county returns and scattered county tallies shape the race. George R. Wilbur and Edward F. Bailey contest the Democratic nod, both World War I veterans.
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United Arena
Portland
Ore
Oregon
George W. Joseph
Multonomah
Joseph
A. A. Norblad
George R. Wilbur
Edward F. Bailey
Missing Judge Engs Sought After Walk Vanishes
Oakland searchers seek Superior Judge Edward W. Engs who disappeared after leaving for a Hill District walk Friday. Police and officials say he has not returned home and is feared missing with a district inquiry underway.
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Oakland
Cal
Eward W. Engs
Gallant Fox Poised for Derby as Showers Loom at Churchill Downs
Derby day at Churchill Downs opens under overcast skies with forecasts of possible showers. Gallant Fox remains the favorite in the fifty sixth Kentucky Derby as Earl of Derby attends, drawing a large local crowd amid a smaller field and mixed odds for an even race on a potentially fast track unless rain slows it.
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United Press
Louisville
Gallant Fox
Kentucky
Epsom Downs
Earl of Derby
Eart
Churchill Downs
E. F. Prichard
Bradley
Breezing Thru
Buckeye Poet
High Foot
Prince Pal
Chicago
T. M. Cassidy
Crack Brigade
G. W. Foreman
Ned O
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Stivers
Luther
Rosebud
Sande
Lexington
Lord Derby
Joseph
Ton
Burglar Hits Wardrobe on Guilford Avenue
Paul R. Stevenson reports a burglary at 4356 Guilford Avenue where three suits and twenty neckties were stolen valued at an unspecified amount. The incident occurred Tuesday night and police were notified today.
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Paul R. Stevenson
Guilford Avenue
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