Byrd Flies Over North Pole in First Arctic Air Flight
New York May 10 A United States Navy lieutenant commander led a successful non stop plane flight over the north pole. The mission, first of nine Arctic expeditions this year, achieved its goal in 15 hours 30 minutes, surpassing Admiral Peary’s 8 month ship and sled trek. Byrd’s expedition received congratulations from President Coolidge and fellow explorers.
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CAPITAL QUICK TO REACT TO BYRD POLE FLIGHT
Washington and Virginia react to Lieutenant Commander Richard Byrds successful flight over the north pole. House Speaker Longworth to convey radio congratulations. House Naval Committee and the National Aeronautic Association also offer praise. Byrds mother and Harry Byrd receive celebratory messages at the Virginia executive mansion.
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Italy Glad It Was American Who Won North Pole Flight
Rome reports Lieutenant-Commander Byrd's successful reach of the north pole by airplane with spread headlines but little editorial comment due to late dispatches. Aeronautical circles note the Norge’s triumph, yet express relief it was an American. Copenhagen papers question Byrd's feat while calling it a notable achievement.
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Methodists Delve Into Vital Issues at Conference
Memphis May 10 delegates at the twentieth general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South began mass business under Bishop W Fy McMurray. A Bascom Anthony resolution triggered a fundamentalist modernist clash with calls for ministers and editors to resign if not subscribing. Debate raged as the motion for immediate passage failed and the issue was sent to committee.
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Forty Killed and 209 Injured Last Week in 11 States
A survey by The Associated Press shows 40 killed and 209 injured in the week ending last night across 11 southern states. Florida and Tennessee led with 8 deaths each. Georgia had the most injuries at 47. Virginia, Alabama, and Louisiana each reported one death. Mississippi had five injuries. The tally covers automobile, train, tram, and other traffic incidents.
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Weather Outlook for Virginia and Tennessee
Virginia shows local thundershowers tonight and Tuesday with slightly warmer conditions in the far west and moderate southeasterly winds. Tennessee reports pair of thundershowers this afternoon and tonight with slightly cooler in the west and Tuesday turning fair.
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Final briefs filed with committee on Prohibition
Washington May 10 Final briefs have been filed by wets and wets with the senate prohibition committee The wets demand thorough investigation of the Anti Saloon League and the drys seek legislation to reinforce the Volstead act The committee plans to take up tomorrow the revised Goff bill consolidating proposals to tighten enforcement machinery Assistant Secretary Andrews and committee members agree Wheeler says prohibition arguments at hearings show the law is being enforced The wets argue prohibition harms society and government requiring inquiry into the origin and activity of influential small groups Continued on page three.
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Seventh Day of Strike in British Isles Opens Without Noted Change
Forest fires in the eastern United States cause at least one death and damage well over $1,000,000. Bucknell University students aid in halting a fire near Lewis, Virginia and New Jersey suffers multiple blazes with a fatality in Atlantic County. State foresters report heavy losses in New Jersey and extensive burn areas across New England, while major fires near Harrisonburg and Round Top Mountain are brought under control.
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London faces second week of general strikes as troops to aid food supply
London enters a second week of general strikes with the government deploying military forces to secure food distribution. Cavalry and armored cars moved food from Victoria dock to Hyde Park, while unions denounce troop use as provocatively aimed at proving violent intent. The Trades Union Congress withdrew permits for members to help distribute food to avoid confusion, as calm reportedly returns citywide aside from Camden incidents.
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Million Dollar Rum Conspiracy Uncovered in New York
New York May 10 A sweeping liquor importation conspiracy involving millions of dollars was revealed as U S Attorney Buckner opened a sealed indictment. The case centers around Port Chester near the Connecticut line with Emil Wormser Irving Austin Harry Lawson alias Harry Nelson Edward Siegel Chris Berg and Robert Olada among the alleged conspirators all under bail. The indictment outlines five counts and portrays Wormser as the central figure in one of the most efficient organizations detected smuggling liquor into the United States.
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