Hoover Aims to Pass Naval Treaty in Session
President Hoover signals quick action on the London naval treaty with a special session possible if needed. Senate leaders expect ratification this session though some oppose the move as a potential threat. Hearings on the treaty continue with admiral opinions split and work aiming to finish midweek.
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Lyler
Wilson
United Press
Washington
Congress
Hoover
Senate
Watson
Penate
Robinson
Johnson
Cal
Senate’ Naval Affairs and Foreign Relations Committee
William V. Pratt
A. J. Henburn
W. A. Moffett
Charles I. Hughes
Honeymoon couple die in Chicago Lake Michigan murder suicide
Chicago reports a Canadian couple ended their honeymoon with a murder suicide by the lake at Glenview. William Cochran Murray, 30, of Toronto, shot his bride Mary and then killed himself in their car near the North Shore Beach. A note found at the Stevens Hotel expressed resignation and love.
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Chicago
U.P
Lake Michigan
North Shore
Glencoe
William Cochrane Murray
Toronto
Ont
Stevens Hotel
Murray
Conscience Triggers Confession in Small Town
An anonymous man in Fromberg Montana sent a dollar bill to Curtis Ford Edgar Ledist after confessing to swiping crimes. The act followed an inner voice of conscience guiding the deed on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fromberg
Mont
U.P
Curtis Ford
Edgar
Lédist
Pontiac Woman Acquitted On Murder Charge
Margaret Azinger 41 was acquitted by a jury in Royal Oak after a November death of her husband Otto. The state presented firearms experts and other witnesses to argue the shooting was not self inflicted. Defense attorney Edward Barnard claimed no motive and lack of connection.
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Pontiag
U.P
Margaret Azinger
Otto
Royal Oak
Azinger
Edward Barnard
Michigan Democrats hold pre-primary session on wet vs dry issue
In Jackson Michigan Democrats met prior to their pre primary convention to debate Prohibition and the party's gubernatorial prospects. G H Roosevelt is favored for governor by leader Gomstock tied to wet platform while Dr M S Pittman shapes strategy for 500 delegates.
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Jackson
U.R
Michigan
G. H. Roosevelt
Detroit
New York
William A. Gomstock
Miner
M. S. Pittman
Ypsilanti
Dr. Pittman
U.S
James Couzens
Senator Couzens
A. J. Hieman
Niles
Itatry Central
Green
Chelsea
Mieman
Brucker
Cronwn Prince
Tariff Bill Ahead in Senate Early Next Week
The long disputed tariff bill, in final form after a conference, nears Senate consideration for Monday or Tuesday. Hoover signals readiness to sign debentureless bill with a modified flexible clause as leaders forecast passage in both houses within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Senate
Hoover
Couzens
Mich
Pat Harrison
Dem
Mass
Grundy
Renn
Pat
Curtis
House
Local Florist Plans Sunday Flower Show
Unusual pre Memorial Day display at Walter Caples West Broadway greenhouse includes 250 urns baskets and boxes of foliage and blossoms. Caple arranged the outdoor exhibit and will keep the greenhouse open all day inviting public visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Broadway
Walter Caple
Brigham Young Descentants Gather for Birth Celebration
Nine thousand descendants of Brigham Young will assemble in Salt Lake City on May 38 for the annual celebration of his birth anniversary. Young led Mormon pioneers to Salt Lake City in 1847 and about five thousand direct descendants now live in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham Young Tete
Salt Lake City
Utah
U.P
Brigham Young
Plains
Wisconsin High School Pupils Stop in Mt Pleasant
A special An Arbor train carrying 261 Wisconsin high school students from a Flint music competition will stop in Mt. Pleasant for a college tour. They will arrive at 10 42 a m BST. Father Mulvey will postpone Mass until the train arrives. Students hail from Green Bay Algoma and De Pere.
Runaway Horse Sparks Oil Fire in Ripon
A runaway horse in Ripon Wisconsin caused an oil pipe line to rupture sparking a blaze that threatened the town. Sparks from the horse’s shoes ignited the oil burning intensely within hours several men were injured one seriously seven tanks of oil burned two flames damaged the railroad station and multiple buildings were set ablaze.
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Ripon
Wis
U.P
Bombay merchants urge boycott of British goods in mass meeting
In Bombay on May 24 representatives from 50 merchant associations urged a general boycott of British-made products and the release of Mahatma Gandhi. The rally followed a large demonstration against Gandhi’s arrest, amid clashes with police and volunteers keeping order as crowds demanded noncooperation and opposed the Round Table Conference.
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United “Press
Bombay
National Congress
Dharasana
Wadala
Congress
Rive
Mahatma Gandhi
Sarajini Naidu
Dharasana Works
Webb Miller
United Press
U. P
U.R
London
J. D. Birla
National Congress War Council
Gandhi
England
All India Volunteer Corps
Victoria Terminus
Ohio Motorist Killed Near Whitmore Lake
A Lima Ohio motorist Myron Easton 27 was fatally injured after a strike two miles north of Whittemore lake. Easton was thrown from his car and died minutes after being taken to University Hospital. The fleeing driver was hunted by local and county police.
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Ann Arbor
Myron Easton
Lima
Ohio
Easton
Whittemore Lake
University Hospital
Fred Darragh
Ypsilanti
British pro Henry Cotton defeats Horton Smith in 36-hole match
In Surrey on May 24 Henry Cotton of Great Britain defeated Horton Smith of the United States 4 and 3 in a 36-hole exhibition match between two of the sport’s youngest professionals.
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Souldsdon Court
Surrey
Eng
U.P
Henry Cotton
Great Britain
Horton Smith
United States
Ma Ferguson to Seek Texas Governor Job Again
The Ferguson family plans a political comeback with Mrs Ma Ferguson running for governor of Texas aided by her husband Pa Ferguson. Texas Supreme Court had ruled Pa cannot run after an annulled Amnesty Act, leaving Ma to head the bid and seek the 1924 style return to the executive mansion.
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Austin
Tex
U.P
James B. Fergusons
Texas
Texas Supreme Court
Pa” Ferguson
Severe Wind Ravages Four Central Michigan Counties
A heavy wind and rain storm swept through four central Michigan counties damaging barns stores and homes. Injuries included a boy and two others from a training school by flying glass while Milton Barlow suffered dual leg fractures in a collapsed barn. The toll reached about 125 000 in Clare Gladwin and surrounding areas with numerous unroofed structures and uprooted trees.
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Clare
Mich
U.P
Michigan
Oneerson
Isaella
Ladwin
Ogema
Milton Barlow
Gladwin
West Branch
Curtiss Marine Trophy Seaplane Race At Anacostia
In Washington the Curtiss Marine Trophy contest drew 25 navy fliers and one marine entrant to seaplanes near Anacostia naval air station. The 10 mile course over the Potomac promises a record aerial carnival with planes from Los Angeles Lakehurst fleet carriers and Norfolk aircraft.
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Washington
U.P
Navy
Marine Corps
Anacostia Naval Air Station
Potomac
Los Angeles
Lakehurst
Battle Fleet
Norfolk
Marine
Quantico
Detroit mayor Bowles faces recall pressure and possible dismissal
Detroit on May 21 reports Bowles reducing friction with recall supporters as petitions surge and Gillespie may be dismissed as a last resort to regain public support. Graft accusations surface over contract awards while volunteers press to collect signatures. On May 24 the body of an unidentified man was found on Michigan Central tracks.
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Detroit
U.R
Charles Bowles
Bowles
John Gillespie
Gillespie
Henry Hess
Board of Street Railway
U PR
Michigan Central
Weather Detroit May 24 Forecast For Lower Michigan
Forecast calls for fair tonight and Sunday with light frost in northern and central areas. Somewhat warmer Sunday. Temperatures include Alpena 76/42, Chicago 46/?, Detroit 52/86, Duluth 64/36, Escanaba 50/42, Grand Rapids 46/73, Ludington 58/42.
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Detroit
U.P
Michigan
Alpena Weteeees AG
Chicago Éosss
Duluth Eeevesserdl
Escanaba
Grand Rapids
Ludington
Graf Zeppelin Nears Rio on Pernambuco Flight
The Graf Zeppelin advanced toward Rio de Janeiro from Pernambuco, passing Santa Cruz in Bahia at 2:40 pm and reaching Porto Seguro by 3:10 pm. Separately, Mrs. Loretta Mullen, 26, testified she took and burned a Spanish shawl given by William Melvin after a quarrel, with the case continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janeiro
U.P
Pernambuco
Santa Cruz
Chicago
Loretta Mullen
William Melvin
Melvin
Canadian government may bar liquor exports to United States
The Canadian House of Commons approved a bill to prohibit liquor exports to the United States. The measure now goes to the general for final approval, with officials noting it would become law upon royal assent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
U.P
House of Commons
United States
Pean General
Commons
Senate
Dry agents require proof before seizing liquor materials
Prohibition Commissioner Doran says agents must have evidence that bottles caps malt or other materials will be used to make liquor before confiscation. The ruling in the Dano vitz case confirms prior policy and imposes no new powers, according to circulars to enforcement agents.
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Washington
U.P
Supreme Court
Danovitz
Prohibition
Doran
Prohibition Bureau
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A. P. Giannini
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vuesBy
Francis Low
India
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Kairaj
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Dacco
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Minn
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R. M. Brown
Mt. Pleasant
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American Legion
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Legion
Melvin Hunt
South Main Street
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
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Academy
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Legionnaires
Chippewa River
H. E. Deuel
Legionaires
Ma” Ferguson
Training School
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Garnet Weller
Church of Christ
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