Train collision injures many on Santa Fe California Limited
Two sections of the Santa Fe California Limited collide two miles west of Flagstaff Arizona. Twenty five passengers are injured, twelve seriously, all taken to the Albuquerque company hospital. second section crashes into first while eight sections run east with California vacationists bound for eastern points.
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Calif
Santa Fe Railroad
California Limited
McCrea Dyke Still Holds Against River's Onslaught
2000 workers build sandbag levee on the Atchafalaya east bank to save the McCrea dyke as flood waters threaten. Men risk lives in boats and mud while sandbags rise to about 20 feet. access blocked by washouts and current. continued on page five.
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M’crea
Associated Press
Baton Rouge
McCrEa
Atchafalaya
Mob hangs Black man in Braggadocio town square
In Braggadocio Missouri on May 23 Will Sherod, 30, a Black man, was fatally harmed by a mob after an alleged crime involving Ella Hendershot, 31, a widow with two children. Sherod was strung by hands to a temporary scaffold and shot twelve times.
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Lindbergh's Paris Foreshadowed By Simple Request
In New York on May 23 Col Theodore Roosevelt described how young aviator Charles Lindbergh feared being unknown in Paris. He asked for letters of introduction to keep from feeling isolated, receiving six letters including one to Ambassador Herrick. The famed flyer cared only for accomplishing his feat, not for social glory.
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Slim” Lindbergh
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Associated Press
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Hoover Lauds L B Faulk Work In Rescue Efforts
A standay night letter from David J. Gamret commanding Monroe rescue expeditions in South Central Louisiana reports 412 refugees evacuated Sunday by four Monroe expeditions, bringing weekly total to 3 570. Water at Opelousas rose ten feet in 24 hours as expeditions move from Morrow to Washington Opelousas Lafayette and New Iberia, with two Alexandria expeditions and two coast guard boats aiding.
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Opelousas
Ander Garrett
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Ette
New Iberia
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Alexandria
Coast Guard
Legion
Shearer
South Central Area
Morrow
St. Landry Parish
Bunkie
Gulf
Washington
Garrett
Louisiana Supreme Court Refuses Intervention in Dunn Case
The Louisiana Supreme Court declines to interfere in the Dunn murder case, upholding a 74 to 0 denial on appeal. W. Robeyrt and Byron Dunn of Lake Charles were sentenced to hang, with decision noted as awaiting continuation on page five.
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Robe Ygrt
Byron Dunn
Lake Chara
Murmars
Orleans
Supreme Time Court
O. H. Simpson
Brilliant Address at O P H S 1927 Baccalaureate Sermon
The First Methodist church hosted the 1927 parish high school class baccalaureate service at 11 am with floral decor and a large attendance. Reverend M. Monk preached on Life's Responsibilities from James 4 14 praising the graduates and noting the class colors green and pink.
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Monk
Survey Underway for New Gas Pipeline to Camden and Memphis
The Natural Gas Producing company has begun surveying a route from Morehouse and Ouachita parishes to Camden and Pine Bluff with possible extension to Memphis. The 18 to 22 inch line could cost 2.5 to 12 million dollars per destination and create hundreds of jobs. The project includes booster stations and rights of way. The company has a contract to supply gas for a five million dollar Camden paper plant and Southern International Mills at Pine Bluff.
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Bastrop
Morehouse
Ousehill Parish
Camden
Pine Bluff
Ark
Memphis
Tenn
P. McDonald Biddison
Southern International Paper Company
Southern International
Arkansas
Congressmen and Senators to Visit Monroe This Summer
Congressmen and senators from the commerce committee and flood control committees will visit Monroe June 2 to assess flood damage and flood control needs in Northeast Louisiana. Rep. Riley J. Wilson coordinating with Memphis meetings, and Mayor Arnold Bernstein was advised of plans.
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Flood Control Committee
House
Monroe
Riley J. Wilson
Memphis
Arnold Bernstein
Wilson
Louisiana
Bernstein
Here
Richland gas field shows new activity after floods
Gas field in Richland parish resumes life as Gulf Refining Company's Rhymes No 2 test in Section 5-15-6e blows out at the 2,800 foot level. Workmen capped the flow. gas flow to be gauged today or Tuesday. Drillers expect output well over 15 million cubic feet with about 5,000 barrels of salt water blown out. The test, begun two weeks ago, proceeded despite floods and is deemed a success.
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Gulf Refining Company
Rayville
Gulf Company
Richland Hills
Hambone's Meditations Dialect Pieces on Ducks
A humorous verse sketch in rural dialect by J. P. Alley. The speaker likens children to ducklings and jokes about their antics. The piece uses folksy language to portray everyday life with playful quacking imagery.
Lindbergh Offered Million Dollar Windfall After Flight
Captain Charles Lindbergh faces a potential earnings surge after completing his New York to Paris flight. Offers totaling about 735000 in movie and commercial deals flood in within a day, with possible annual income of 1 million from movie, vaudeville, radio, books, articles, and advertising. Cities plan receptions as public excitement soars and press coverage tops 27000 columns, far surpassing past major events.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles Lindbergh
New York-Paris
St. Louis
Lindbergh
San Diego
Calif
Walter Hyams and Company
Peary
North Pole
Wilson
More Cowboys Sent to LaFayette Flood Area
LAKE CHARLES La May 23 Another squad of cowboys with saddles bridles and blankets left Calcasieu parish last night for LaFayette to assist in rescuing livestock of refugees from the flooded areas around St Martinsville and Breaux Bridge bringing the total number of cattlemen from Calcasieu in LaFayette today to 22 all fully equipped for efficient service.
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Associated Press
Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish
LaFayette
St Martinsville
Breaux Bridge
Calcasieu
la Fayette
Quiz questions from a bygone era spark curiosity
A collection of Associated Press questions asks about teen wealth comparing to Red Grange, a boy's telephonic Paris link, sandwich life spans, Medal of Honor prospects, Borotra and Tilden tennis late night, Mrs. Astor's embassy run, chemistry and Longfellow, a tall youth and boxing, flag flying at Quai dOrsay, Legion of Honor, and pajama mischief by Ambassador Herrick.
Dawn Sees DePinedo Start Ocean Crossing
Commander Francesco DePinedo, Italian flyer, left Dawn for the Azores in a bold start to crossing the Atlantic. A light west wind and 1,000 foot climb marked the launch from Santa Maria II as he embarked from Tremendous voyage with fog and treacherous Grand Banks ahead.
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DePinedo
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Rome
Hoover to Visit Monroe Again in Valley Survey
Secretary of Commerce Hoover plans a sweep of the flooded Mississippi valley next week directing Red Cross relief and meeting state officials. He will travel from Vicksburg to Memphis Little Rock Monroe Alexandria New Iberia Morgan City and New Orleans, with a radio address expected in New Orleans. He discussed flood farm rehabilitation and financing with Louisiana's reconstruction commission.
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Tracks Inundated by Heavy Rain Interrupts Baton Rouge Line
Heavy rains last night washed out tracks on the Baton Rouge Tammond and Eastern railway between Albany and Holden in Livingston parish. Rail officials say repairs will complete by noon and trains will resume service.
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Baton Rouge, Tammond and Eastern Railway
Albany
Holden
Livingston Parish
Supreme Court Upholds Judge in Irion Case
New Orleans May 23 The supreme court upheld Judge Porter Parker s dismissal of the intrusion into office suit by Major Frank T Payne against Dr V K Irion commissioner of conservation No decision yet on the ouster suit brought by Governor Simpson against the conservation commissioner Judge Boatner has the case under advisement after weeks of evidence and will rule soon
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Supreme Court
Porter Parker
Civil District Court
Frank T. Payne
V. K Irion
Commissioner of Conservation
Mark H. Boatner
C. H. Simpson
Conservation Commissioner
Boatner
Airman Wears Borrowed Clothes in Palace Function
At the palace a morning function saw an airman in borrowed attire drawing attention as tears appeared in the eyes of a traveling flyer. The crowd noted the emotional moment during the ceremony.
Lindbergh Decorated by France at Elysee Palace
Big crowds greet Slim Lindbergh in Paris as President Doumergue awards him the Legion of Honor at the Elysee. The American flier, still in borrowed clothes, receives France’s praise and a traditional embrace after the ceremony.
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Paris
France
Lindbergh
New York
Poincare Congratulates Lindbergh in Paris Visit
Premier Poincare personally congratulated Captain Lindbergh on his trans Atlantic flight in Paris. The shy American flier, overwhelmed, thanked the president as Herrick the ambassador was addressed to avoid embarrassing him. The ten minute visit reflected a formal reception of the feat.
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Myron T. Herrick
France
Lindbergh
Ambassador Herrick
Paris
Poincare
Associated Press
Herrick
Notable Return of the Birdman in Detroit Palace Gardens
The birdman, eyes moist, escorted from the palace gardens by M Doumergue and Ambassador Herrick among others, after a visit back in Detroit.
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M. Doumergue
Ambassador Herrick
Palace
Lindbergh Captures Paris Hearts After New York Flight
Paris embraces Charles Lindbergh after his solo crossing as President Domergue awards the Legion of Honor at Le Bourget. The American aviator is showered with invitations from embassies, clubs, and societies while crowds flood streets and hotels across the city.
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