World and Local Events mark busy Tuesday across nations cities
Seventy five years ago today Wisconsin held its first governor election and other state offices. The Fourth International Road Congress opens in Seville with delegates from major countries. Baltimore braces for a vibrant mayoral race and city posts. Gothenburg prepares to mark its 300th anniversary with an international exhibition. The Camp Kearney case goes to trial in Los Angeles federal court. A Paris wedding links Consuelo de Mauppas to Benjamin Thaw Jr. Bellevue Training School marks sesquicentennial with a nurses and public health meeting in New York.
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Wisconsin
Seville
Spain
Baltimore
Gothenburg
Sweden
Camp Kearney
Los Angeles
Paris
Consuelo
Countess de Mauppas
Harry Hays Moreau
United States
Brussels
Benjamin Thaw, Jr
Bellevue Training School
New York
Catarrh Remedy and Detroit Auto Industry Growth
An ad for Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims fast relief from catarrh with an internal and external formula. The piece shifts to Detroit industry, noting about two thirds of the city’s industrial workers are in auto plants or allied sectors, with Detroit employment rising since 1900 and autos accounting for around 80 percent of Michigan’s output annually.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Aasorelatedrena
Detroit
May
Detroit Board of Commerce
Michigan
Board of Commerce
Whooping Cough Cures with Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The note warns whooping cough is dangerous to young children but can be shortened and made safer by Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It claims many epidemic successes and describes the medicine as safe and pleasant to take.
Tuesday and Wednesday club meetings listed for local groups
The Tuesday Music and Literature Club meets at the High School Auditorium at 4 PM. The Junior Auxiliary gathers at the Rectory at 4 PM. On Wednesday the Parish Guild convenes with Mrs. W. A. Rives at 3 30 PM.
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W. A. Rives
Dreamlike Skies and Community Notices
A poetic piece accompanies a social column listing residents and events from San Luis Potosi to Moorestown. Guests include red Scott Shepard and Anita Deutz with Mrs Agiees fuberich. travel plans to Washington DC. local visits by the Shutts family and others. church events feature Mexican supper, an industrial school fund, and W M S meetings with talks on India and lace displays.
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Mro
Mii Jor Deutz
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Agiees
Fuberich
Deuta
Wa Hington
D. C
Anita Deutz
National Park
Mr. Deutz
Mrs. Deutz
San Antonio
Feights
W. M.S
Methodist Church
Rex Shanks
Percy Mullen
Jesson
India
J R K. ‘Thompsonu
Bridge Party Honors Easter Decor and Prizes
Mrs J T Sepulveda hosted a Saturday afternoon bridge party for friends. Prizes included a silk vanity bag to Mrs M M Trevisio, crystal candlesticks to Mrs J M Aguilar, and an Irish crochet sport set to Mrs M Volpe. A two course luncheon followed for the guests.
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J. T. Sepulveda
M. M. Trevisio
J. M. Aguilar
M. Volpe
Carlos Guerra
R. Vizcaya
J. Osorio
M. S. Ryan
Lost U S Army motor boat not in danger at sea
The United States Army motor craft Q-1h, reported lost at sea, drifted ashore in Bayboro harbor after rough seas. Officials said at no time was the vessel in serious danger.
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Associated Press
St.eelersburg
Fla
May
Staunch
United States Army
Arbor
Bayboro Harbor
Fake orders flood Will Street brokers amid forged checks
New York on May 8 reports indicate a continued flood of lake buying orders and forged cashier checks sent to Will Street brokers. Brokers say yesterday's fake activity briefly boosted the market before a sensational decline once the fraud was revealed.
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Associated Press
New York
Will Street
Post Office Fraud Order Targets Fort Worth Promoters
Washington May 8 Postmaster General New issued a fraud order against the General Lee development interests at Fort Worth in the campaign against wildcat oil promoters. All mail to that company at Fort Worth must be returned to the sender under the order.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Wildcat Oil
New Today
General Lee
Fort Worth
Nine Convicts Die at Knabb Camp in Past Year
In Tallahassee on May 8, Mrs Thelma Franklin a social worker from Glen St Mary testifies before a joint legislative committee investigating convict camp brutalities. She reports nine convicts died while at the camp of State Senator T J Knabb, six of them since September.
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Tallahassee
Mla
T. J. Knabb
Joint Legislative Committee
Thelma Franklin
Glen St. Mary
Stand Oil of Indiana Grants Wage Increase
The Stand ard Oil of Indiana board of directors granted a yearly wage rise totaling 2,560,000 dollars affecting about 22,000 employees. An hourly raise of six cents takes effect May 16 for most refinery workers, justified by the current economic climate.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Standard Oil of
Indiana
R J Newman completes 142 hours dancing in Dallas
In Dallas on May 10 R J Newman finished a 142 hour dance performance at a private residence and planned to continue until noon tomorrow before sheriffs and the district attorney ordered the event halted. Five others quit when officers arrived.
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Dallas
Texas
R. J. Newman
Actress Anita Stewart seeks divorce from Rudolph Cameron
Los Angeles May 8 Anita Stewart a motion picture actress intends to sue Rudolph Cameron a screen actor director and former business manager for divorce according to the Los Angeles Times story. She declined to state what she charged or when she would start proceedings.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Anita Stewart
Rudolph Cameron
Los Angeles Times Today
Motion for Probate Citation in Webb County Texas
Citation in probate commands publication in a general newspaper for Nemesio Hernandez and co guardianship. Victoria Leos Hernandez temporary guardian appointed April 7 1928. estate value about 200 dollars. Court sets appearance May 21 1928 at Webb County Court House in Laredo to contest or finalize the appointment.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
Texas
Nemesio Hernandes
A. Winslow
Victoria Leos Vda. de Hernandez
Nemesio
Maria
Victoria
Pera
Elvira
Ernestina Hernandez
Laredo
Film Studio Slate Shows High Profile 1919 Projects
First National outlines upcoming releases with Frank Borzage and Richard Barthelmess projects. Casts feature Pauline Garon Johnnie Walker Frankie Lee Lloyd Hughes and Madge Bellamy in four Ince specials including Country Lanes and City Pavements and Unguarded Gates. Norma Talmadge’s Ashes of Vengeance is touted as the most elaborate production yet from Joseph Schenck.
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Madge Bellamy
Frank Tlorzage
Pauline Garon
Johnnie Walker
Frankie Lee
Lloyd Hughes
George Nichols
Zerot Woodruff
Norma Talmadge
Joseph Schenck
Prosecution Seeks Long Sentences in Krups Case and Bank Bandit Ties
The Krups directors face extended prison terms and heavy fines in a trial noted for harsh penalties. Separately, a bandit raid near Peking has left foreigners detained with reports of brutality during the assault and pursuit, amid calls for punitive measures and potential hostage releases.
French View Still Hopeful Cilicatory Prospect
Associated Press reports in Paris that French circles view the latest note as an invitation to Germany to make a serious proposition. Observers say she is waiting and watching as the situation shifts with Germany's past proposals. In London, Chancellor Baldwin told the House of Commons the government regrets the Franco Belgian reply delay and plans a separate reply with minimal delay. He indicated confidence that Mary aligns with Britain and favors a similar approach.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Peking
Vhe Tollawite
Aperi
Miriea Vobiel Pincer
Tlolaned Pinger, R
Vejen Foobert Alen
Robert Alten
Via Motors Corporation
J. 2
Joe Solomon
J. A. Hendy
Associated Presa
Aris
May
Praree
Brignee
Gerfaguy
Fois
London
Steinley Baldwin
House of Commons
Mary
New Haven Pastimers Set Pace in Eastern League Bid
The New Haven team opens the season like a pennant favorite under Manager Miller Huggins. Chick Pewster is missed, Reb Turrell shows promise, Iris Speaker shines at Cleveland, Zach Wheat heats up for Brooklyn, and the Cubs vow a strong title challenge with fair breaks. Umpire Hart in the East draws frequent disputes over close calls.
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New Haven
Miller Huggins
Chick Pewster
Reb" Ttursell
Iris Speaker
Cleveland
Zach Wheat
Brooklyn
Cubs
Hart
Evils of Constipation and a Remedy
An early health note warns constipation can lead to serious diseases such as appendicitis. It advises keeping bowels regular and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as an excellent easy remedy with gentle effects.
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Chamberlain
White Sox Lose Fighting Spirit After Hyers Exit
A Chicago White Sox view notes a drop in fighting spirit following the departure of longtime coach Johnny Hyers. The team faces uncertainty as leadership shifts.
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White Sox
Johnny Hyers
Akron Man Questioned in Evanston Skeleton Case
Akron police admit Joseph Mills, a former Northwestern student, was taken to Chicago for questioning over the death of Leighton Mount whose skeleton was found on a pier at Evanston lake front.
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Akron
Ohio
Joseph Mills
Northwestern University
Chicago
Leighton Mount
Evanston Lake
Denied Howat's Appeal From Immigration Bar
Alexander Howat former president of the Kansas district of the United Mine Workers of America had his appeal denied by the Canadian department of immigration. The ruling bars him from Canada on grounds he might become a public charge. The decision was issued in Ottawa on May 8.
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Ottawa
Ont
Alexander Howat
Kansas District
United Mine Workers of America
Cana
Department of Immigration
Mesopotamian Archaeology School Planned for Bagdad
The American Schools of Oriental Research says a School of Mesopotamian Archaeology will likely open in Bagdad next fall. The American consulate will provide temporary quarters. Plans exist for a permanent building near the new museum and the University of Bagdad.
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Associated Press
New York
American Schools of Oriental Research
Bagdad
New Museum
University of Bagdad
Rounding Up Rebels Near Blessington
Dublin May round up of Irish interludes progresses toward Blessington where a fame bomber is reported in hideout. Central News reports treave firing heard and more than a dozen prisoners brought to the town.
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Dublin
Blessington
Central News
Treave
Cotton stocks tallied in April report from Washington
The Commerce Department estimates on April 1 show American cotton on hand at 8,029,000 bales. World stock on the same date is put at 22,010,000 bales.
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Washington
Cemanerce Department
Noted child specialist Dro Mc Guire dies at home
Richmond May 8 Dro Mc Guire a noted child specialist died at his home after an illness of seven months. He was a prominent figure in pediatric medicine and had served the community with distinction.
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Hy Associated Press
Richmond
Dro McGuire
Fourteen Seven Year Sentence for Maplewood Church Murder
Abe Fragier former Maplewood Missionary Baptist Church superintendent was sentenced to seven years in prison after a jury found him guilty of murdering Bernie Banker a fellow church worker. A motion for a new trial was filed.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Abe Fragier
Maplewood Missionary Baptist Church
Bernie Banker
St Louis Pitching and Hitting Lead Browns’ Slow Start
In a pennant race opener, the Browns benefited little from shaky St Louis pitching and weak hitting. The mixed misfortunes kept the game in doubt as both sides struggled to gain momentum.
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St. Louis
Browns
Notable births mark May 8 in history
Sir Edward Morris former Newfoundland premier born in St John’s 64 years ago today. Hon Peter C Larkin high commissioner in London born in Montreal 67 years ago today. Dr James R Angell Yale University president born in Burlington Vermont 54 years ago today. James A Patton known as the wheat king born in Freeland Corners Wisconsin 71 years ago today.
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Edward Morris
Newfoundland
St. John's
Nfl
Peter C. Larkin
London
Montreal
James R. Angell
Yale University
Burlington
James A. Patton
Wheat King
Freeland Corners
Senate Debates Echoed Peddy Case Amid Vote Call
An Associated Press report notes Senate discussion of the Peddy case and its impact on party vote alignment. Officials consider procedural moves and credentials for a United States senatorial contest as eligibility questions arise surrounding candidate George 12. A measure authorizing allotments of additional land for a senior college project advanced.
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Senate
Permiis
Leonin
United States
George
Tuddys
Strained relations and Soviet Russia press report
A garbled wartime notice discusses strained relations with Soviet Russia and British reactions. It mentions figures like Holbert and Pearitone maradine, and hints at British handling and British fears about cleaving the country.
Walker Cup Team Advances After Second Round Finish
Still in tournament status the North American team members survived the British Amateur Championship after the second round.
Freezing Temperatures Hit Iowa and Missouri Towns
Temperatures plunged across Iowa with Des Moines recording 36 degrees as a brief snow squall moved through the region. The Weather Bureau noted a thick wind prevented frost damage, while Missouri and Kansas saw near freezing readings and frost likely in many areas tonight.
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Associated Press
Fes Moines
May
Gus Fowie
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Kansas City
Moberly
Missouri
Kansis
Phoenix Hits 100 Degrees Breaking 28 Year Record
The Phoenix area reached 100 degrees today in Phoenia Arizona May breaking all temperature records for this date in the last 28 years.
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Phoenia
Ariz, May
Change in Office Hours in Tokyo to Ease Car Congestion
The Tokio Electric Sorean, operator of the city streetcar system, adopts new measures to spread commuting times. Banks and businesses in Marunouchi are urged to shift employee hours to reduce peak crowds. A 60,000 office workers in the district ride during 8–9 a m and 6–7 p m, and staggered hours could drop traffic fares.
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Tokio
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