Dairy near assailant escapes in Mississippi tragedy
In Jackson Mississippi the Reese dairy attack left Miss Martha Reese dead and sister-in-law Mrs O S Reese critically wounded. A negro nurse found the home scene and a maid reported seeing a negro driving the Reese automobile toward Canton. Police have two theories and the assailant remains at large.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Martha Reese
O. S. Reese
Reese
Here
Atlanta Girl Weds Secretly in Anniston
Polly Hearn 19 daughter of Col and Mrs Clint C Hearn announced her May 19 marriage to George R Bynum of Jackson Mississippi a Georgia Tech junior. The ceremony occurred in Anniston Alabama and the couple will soon move to Shreveport for the bridegroom to enter business.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Polly Hearn
Clint C. Hearn
George R. Bynum
Jackson
Miss
Georgia Tech
Anniston
Ala
Gol. Hearn
Fourth Corps
Miss Hearn
Holton Arms School
Washington, D. C
Col. Hearn
Mrs. Bynum
Shreveport
Chaplin Replies to Lita Grey Divorce Suit
Charles Chaplin files answer and cross complaint in his divorce case, presenting his life with Lita Grey and their two children in Beverly Hills as loving and faithful. The document contrasts his portrayal with Grey Chaplin's charges of coercion and cruelty, denying the accusations and insisting on his role as a devoted father and husband.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Chaplin
Lita Grey Chaplin
Chaplin
Congressmen Visit City on Brief Flood Survey Tour
Senator Joseph E. Ransdell led a congressional fact finding party through flood districts to assess devastation and discuss flood control needs. Members from the senate commerce and house flood control committees visited hard hit areas, declining entertainment to focus on the crisis and potential legislation. The tour reached Monroe at 4 p m with Illinois Central service, and continued to evaluate the flood’s impact.
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Joseph E. Ransdell
Congressional Party
Senate Commerce Committee
House Flood Control Committee
Frank Reid
Illinois
Wanac
LG Seas
Congress
Twin Cities
Monroe
Wilson plans to stay out of Louisiana governor race
Riley J. Wilson, representative from Louisiana's Fifth District, told friends Thursday he would not consider a 1928 gubernatorial bid. He offered no encouragement for a future run and was seen in Monroe during a congressional party tour.
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Riley J. Wilson
Louisiana
Monroe
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Lindbergh Set to Fly Paris Return on Memphis
Lindbergh will depart Cherbourg aboard the light cruiser Memphis, provided by the U.S. government, to cross the Atlantic and return to Washington in a grand reception. He faced fog and low visibility after taking off from the Kent field and briefly landed at Lympne before continuing.
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Cherbourg
France
New York
Paris
Memphis
Rotterdam
Atlantic
Potomac
Coolidge
Ujadbersh
England
Arise
Royal Air
Gosport
Southampton
Lindbergh
Kenty Air Field
London
Lympne
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Wife of Calles Dies in California After Illness
Mexico City June 3 President Calles ill with a severe cold arranged today for his wife’s body to be brought to Mexico City from Los Angeles where she died yesterday The government will observe 30 days mourning The president was grief stricken and kept to Chapultepec palace as the nation mourns in a reflection tied to the palace’s history with Maximilian and Aztec rulers
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Mexico City
Calles
Los Angeles
Senora Dulles
Chapultepec
Mexico
Maximilian
Oil field crews form push for safety rules near Borger
In Borger Texas on June 3 crews plan to organize to press safety demands after three fires in eight days killed ten workers and left Grady Harlan fatally injured near Sanford. Whitney crew spokesman H D Whitney said a meeting Monday at 7 p m will decide participation from twelve nearby crews. The group seeks mudding of wells before casing and double craws on all jobs.
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Borger
Texas
H. D. Whitney
Whitney
Sanford
Grady Harlan
McMillan
Personal Aid by Coolidge Is Assurance
President Coolidge and his administration pledge prompt action on flood control. Secretary of War Davis, speaking for the president, assures ongoing administration support while Major General Jadwin is to outline plans. The Chicago conference sees broad input as a nine member subcommittee is formed to consolidate recommendations for Congress and the White House.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Coolidge
Dwight Davis
Davis
Edgar Jadwin
Army Engineer Corps
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
James Watson
Indiana
Charles Keller
Ilinois
James M. Thompson
Louisiana
Monoplane Ready for Start at Curtis Field
Bellanca monoplane Columbia fitted to capacity with gasoline and oil for a take-off likely this afternoon for an unnamed European destination. Police protection sought for take-off and use of Roosevelt field runway near Curtis field.
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Curtis Field
N. Y
Columbia
Europe
Roosevelt Field
Charles A. Levine
Columbia Aircraft Corporation
Carl F. Schory
National Aeronautical Association
Washington, D. C
Levine
Chamberlin
Great Circle
New Foundland
Ireland
New York
Cherbourg
Lindbergh
River stages show varied changes across Mississippi region
The report lists river stage changes with several locations noting rises or falls. Mississippi, St. Louis, Memphis, Vicksburg, Natches, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, Alexandria, Ouachita, Camden, Atchafalaya, Melville, Morgan City and others show mixed movement, including several rises of 0.1 to 0.9 and falls up to 2.9 feet. no report at some sites.
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Mississippi— Sisca
St. Louis
Memphis
Vicksburg Art
Natches
Angola
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Red
Shreveport
Alexandria Eoteweed
Ouachita
Camden
Montob Vcs
Atchafalaya
Melville
Morgan City Oo
Qhio- - Ay
Caito Esecmeerenee
Society Matron Attacked by Woman in New York
New York June 3 mystery surround a vicious attack on Mrs Edith Catlin Phelps society matron and wife of Stowe Phelps architect at the front door of the Phelps home last evening. Mrs Phelps received a deep scalp gash as police pursued an unidentified assailant armed with a small hatchet.
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Associated Press
New York
Edith Catlin Phelps
Stowe Phelps
Phelps
Congressional Special No 2 Reaches Monroe After Delays
A delayed congressional special arrives in Monroe with much fanfare while a second, less heralded section carries only one passenger. Senator E Broussard originally planned to join colleagues at Tallulah but the stop was removed, prompting changes including a motor car from Tallulah to Delhi and later rail service to Monroe where he finally met the party.
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Monroe
Delhi
U States
Broussard
Tallulah
Chicago Woman Slain as Butcher’s Helper Is Questioned
Chicago police questioned 31 year old Michael Hirsch, a butcher’s helper, in the killing of 27 year old Mrs. Mary Sietsema. Her body was found in a bungalow with clothing torn and wire strands around her neck. Bloodstains suggested the assailant was wounded. Hirsch claimed blood on his shoes came from his shop duties. He had a key to the Sietsema home and cords similar to the lamp wire used in the strangling. Police initially suspected a serial strangler but later considered a tramp from a passing train as a possible killer.
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Canton
Miss Reese
Mr. Reese
Chicago
Michael Hirsch
Mary Sietsema
Sietsema
Hirsch
Tsema
Cottage Fire Ends Florida Family Slayings Riots
Tampa reports show the three room cottage where five members of the Merrell family were beaten to death with a hammer was destroyed by fire in the early hours. Police suspect incendiary origin after three nights of rioting that killed five and wounded many. The grand jury will assemble Monday to investigate the case and related disturbances.
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Associated Press
Tampa
B. F. Levins
Levins
Herman Merrell
Taxt
Slim
Merrell
Seek Brother of Car's Owner in Slaying of Two
Wilkes Barre, Pa June 3 State troopers Pittston police and county detectives probe the murder of Edith Fonzo and Jennie Monica centering on locating Samuel Maranca of Pittston brother of Carmel Maranca whose car used in the death ride was found wrecked near the scene Carmel Maranca in custody denies knowledge of the tragedy Samuel a married father of two who lives next door has not been seen since Wednesday night the victims were cousins and residents of Wilkes Barre they left home early Wednesday
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Associated Press
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
Edith Fonzo
Jennie Monica
Samuel Maranca
Carmel Maranca
Samuel
Wilkes- Barre
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City High School Class of 1927 Diplomas Awarded
City High School held commencement for the class of 1927 in the auditorium. Dr. Frank Kreager spoke charmingly as graduates, in pink gowns and white suits, gathered with palms and June flowers. Miss Rosalig Kusin read a China themed oration on China’s destiny, trade, and the nationalist versus Soviet influences.
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City High School
Monk
M.S. Monk
Rosalig Kusin
China
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Wilson
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J. P. Alley
Mistis
Sis Melitsius Baby
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Chamberlain
Washington
Berlin
Schory
Long Island
New York Sun
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Clarence B. Chamberlin
Weather Bureau
Clarence Chamberlain
Clarence, Chamberlin
Fla. City
Republic of China
Victoris
Nationalist Party
Russia
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