Lindbergh greeted by massive Croydon crowd in England
Croydon England May 30 crowds exceeding 100000 jammed the airdrome to welcome Capt Charles A Lindbergh his Spirit of St Louis landed after two circles as police struggled to clear space observers including Sir Samuel Hoare U S Ambassador and Lady Hoare watched the reception become unruly amid cheers and chaos Lindbergh called for caution and later said Croydon offered the greatest demonstration yet Brussels May 30 Lindbergh left Europe for Croydon after noting warm receptions in France and Belgium
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Soviet Contracts and Norway Take UK Diplomatic Interest
London reports outline final communique to the Soviet Mission in London listing Russians allowed to stay. It confirms continuation of groups like the Russian British Grain Export Co under no new obstacles and full fulfillment of contracts. Earlier, Downing Street stated Norway will assume Britain's diplomatic interest in Soviet Russia after the Moscow London break.
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De Pinedo Resumes Flight From Azores To Italy
Commander Francesco De Pinedo lands on Horta Island Azores in the seaplane Sita Makia FY after a forced Atlantic landing. He plans to resume his southward flight to Italy once the seaplane is repaired, despite weather delays and a sighting of the Infante Sagres near Flores.
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VETS' CARNIVAL PROGRAMME SHAPING UP
A Carnival Control committee meeting proceeds with plans for June 30 events including a pie eating contest for performers and audience. Gambling devices are banned, and a Chevrolet landau sedan awaits an owner while a star reader predicts a lucky ticket will bring comfort and speed.
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Ollilla Dead After Knife Wounds in Connaught Fight
Haileybury Ontario May 30 John Ollila dies at Cochrane hospital from 52 wounds after a stabbing in Connaught. Erik Korl, a Finn and former asylum inmate in custody for two months, faces a more serious charge as Ollila's death is confirmed.
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Costs Against Town Council For Raiding Club
The conviction against members of the Workmen's Club was quashed by Judge Stewart in district court on Friday afternoon. The defendants were granted costs. The judge noted Chief Fletcher had good reason to refrain from pressing prosecution, citing insufficient evidence and advising the town council not to pursue charges.
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Burglars Loot King Point Home Of Livermore Family
Two thieves seized $99 760 in cash and jewels at Jesse Livermore’s King Point residence in Long Island. They returned some items after remorseful pleas from guests Mrs Aronsohn and Mrs Livermore. Police sought two men aged about 25 and 30 who apologized for the disruption before leaving with a platinum watch. A separate note reports deaths and church transfers in Canada.
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Borodin Returns to Hankow Amid New Communist Push
May 80 reports say Michael Borodin adviser to Hankow Government returned to Hankow after a failed Changsha visit. His reappearance sparked anti-British posters and renewed political activity as a general holiday was declared. Wounded train feeds arrive from the front as Southern Nationalists clash with Northerners. British gunboats were sent to Amoy to deter student unrest, while Shanghai notes a British battalion may be deployed to Northern China and additional troops may move from Manchuria to Peking and Tientsin if needed.
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River Levels Rise About Six Feet Above Normal
The river has remained roughly six feet above normal for the past two weeks with fluctuations from day to day. On Friday it rose by about six and a half feet, dipped slightly on Saturday, then climbed again reaching around six feet above normal this morning.
C P R Averts Possible Strike By Freight Handlers
Montreal May 30 last minute efforts to avert a strike by about 10 000 freight handlers and checkers on the Canadian Pacific Railway led to arrangements for a conference tomorrow between company officials and a committee representing the International Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks Freight Handlers and Station Employees.
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British officer Colin Mayers nearly discharged after plea
London date May 80 Lord Chief Justice at Old Bailey told the court the prosecution had withdrawn the heavier charges against retired British naval officer Lieut Commander Colin Mayers. Mayers pleaded guilty to offenses under the Official Secrets Act and was bound over to appear for judgment if called upon. The court said his retention of submarine plans after retirement showed no state prejudice, only a motive to aid British submarines.
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Record Rainfall Totals Amid Wetspell and Longest May Since
Since the storm began, 85 inches of rain have fallen by 5 30 am today, with 10 inches recorded since 4 am. The month totals 5.25 inches and the local recorder Mr Skassard notes this is the wettest May since 10. May and June saw daily rain for six weeks.
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U S Attitude On Detroit Workers Cross River
The United States replies to Canada's border ruling note promising consideration for Canadian residents working across the border during a six month grace period. It offers possible extensions for British born Canadians unable to meet quotas and pledges continued cooperation with Canada to ease border crossing difficulties and seek congressional changes. The note, delivered to Vincent Massey, is signed by Secretary of State Kellogg with Labor’s James J. Davis backing plans to cooperate.
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New York Fascists Stabbed and Killed in Parade
Two black shirted Fascists en route to a Memorial Day march at 183rd Street and Third Avenue were killed. Victims Joseph Carisi a tailor and Nicholas Amaroso a painter were stabbed and shot. Witnesses say the assailants wore red ties signaling Italian Nationalist party allegiance.
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Twenty Die As Cloudburst Hits Prestonburg Area
Twenty persons were killed overnight when a cloudburst struck Prestonburg and nearby towns, with reports arriving from Ashland Kentucky. Local officials and rescuers counted casualties as torrents damaged homes and roads.
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May rainfall in Southern Alta breaks 1906 records
Lethbridge, May 30 The Heralds fifth weekly crop report says all May rainfall records since 1906 have fallen. Through Monday morning the month totals 7.18 inches at the Experimental Farm after a weekend storm added 1.3 inches. Field work is paused for three to four days, crops show rapid growth, wheat and sugar beets progress, and lamb losses rise due to continued wet weather.
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Flood area spreads toward Gulf from Atchafalaya crevasse
The eastern flood zone from the McRea crevasse threatens Grosse Tete Rosedale and Mapling Ouine as bayou Grosse Tete overflows. Western Atchafalaya floodwaters fall to New Theria while relief boats ferry supplies to stranded residents.
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British Warships En Route to Egypt As Precaution
Foreign Office says ships sailing from Malta to Egypt are precautionary. Downing Street notes Egyptian extremists seek to create an artificial tense situation, reflecting ongoing debates in the Egyptian chamber.
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Foreign Office
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Downing Street
Allow Hunting This Year In Land Added to Jasper Park
Ottawa May 28 Hon Charles Stewart minister of the interior announced the National parks game regulation will be suspended for the 1927 season in the area along the continental divide recently added to Jasper National Park. Some territory has long been used by guides for big game hunts and contracts already made for this year led to the decision to suspend regulations in fairness to guides and hunters.
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Ottawa
Charles Stewart
Jasper National Park
Wheat prices surge as bull market returns in Winnipeg
Canadian grain markets rally mid-session as United States buyers lift May wheat to 27-8 above prior close and futures posted gains across the Board. May 1.65 3-8 July 1.67 October 1.55 3-8 December 1.51 5-8. Unfavorable forecasts predict cold winds and more rain for prairie provinces. Coarse grains rise with flax oats and barley. Cash markets full and buying speculative with scarce offerings.
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