16 May 1927
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1927
Page
1
The twenty third annual convention of Labor opened in Cumberland Maryland with debates over seating policies for federation affiliates. Delegates grappled with affiliations and representation as the federation, comprising musicians stage workers and motion picture operators, faced internal discord and governance questions during sessions.
Washington reports AMA president Dr Mendell C. ipa opening the annual meeting amid a Supreme Court ruling upholding the Velstead Act. He condemns restrictions as a triumph of legislative imperialism over science and criticizes enforcement units for attempts to curb medical use of alcohol.
The Wicomico Woman's Club will hold its semi monthly meeting tomorrow afternoon to elect officers for the year beginning in October. It was the last meeting of the club for the fiscal year and the next gathering will be on the first Tuesday in October. Current officers include President George R. Cobb, corresponding secretary Mrs Walter J Powell, recording secretary Mrs Gaehkner Spring, and treasurer Miss Willie Adhein.
Commander Francesco De Pinedi of Italy, leader of four continents, postpones his flight to Canada until tomorrow due to ignition problems with his Santa Maria seaplane.
Wilmington Delaware May 14 Two small boys Paul Kempski 11 and William Nitchie 12 drowned when one slipped on a quarry line and both fell in. A bystander Tees jumped in to help but failed to save them. The bodies were recovered after a search at the Torr.
At Scranton Coal Company’s Johnson Mine in Dickson City ten men were hurt early today nine seriously when a lowering cage dropped sixty feet to the shaft bottom. Officials said a cable failure caused the plunge and the cage was crushed.
Plans for a visit to Eastern Shore counties during the week of June 20 are to be set at a meeting of committees here next week. Senator Edward K. Cole an Jr and Delegate Shaniel Joseph of Baltimore will plan the program with a local committee. The finance committee in charge of the tentative areas is led by Senator Ward and Delegate Whealton with Desh ieh Wright and White, former state senators L Atwood Bennett Dale Adkins E Stanley Toadvine and Jesse A Price and Graham Gunby president of the Chamber of Commerce.
An investigation uncovered a laboratory for gas bomb manufacture in a taxi near the National Democrat organization HQ in Warsaw. Police seized hand grenades and revolvers and arrested a man identified as Peven.
Baltimore reports Harry F. Howard alias Marry O Howard, held on grand jury charges for impersonating an officer and disorderly conduct after police found a suitcase with $105 in cash and jewelry. He had escaped Maryland Penitentiary twice during his sentence for banditry and blamed alcohol for his troubles.
Chinese forces clash as Pukow falls to Southern nationalist troops led by Chiang Kai-Shek on the Yangtse riverfront opposite Nanking. Northern troops evacuate, looters are repelled, and southern forces press downstream toward Hankow with wounded reported arriving from the I fenan front.
New York May 14 AP Directors of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey declared an extra dividend of 12 1 2 cents on the common stock with the regular quarterly of 5 cents, the same as in the preceding quarter. Both are payable June 1, stock of record May 25.
Conten China reports cadets firing rounds on a ship passing a fort with no casualties. In Milan a 73 year old man commits suicide by jumping from a cathedral spire. Ef Pulwat Ite Nemours declares an extra dividend of 1.20 in addition to 23 per share quarterly. Windward Blends fire destroys business and residential premises with one injury reported. N.V. reports workers fell into a river when a bridge construction crew collapsed. one missing. Boston American League baseball trades Paul Wanniger to St. Paul Club. In Train Pa a man burned to death and three others injured in a house fire. victim identified as James Pasa.
Canadian authorities broaden the hunt for the White Bird pilots Nungesser and Coli after a report of motor trouble near Ocean Pond. The steamer Angra ACe from St Pierre will search Fortune Bay and then cruise the coast to reach small fishing settlements where survivors might be hidden.
A delegation including Wa 8, eee Jr. 9% Ebsote Barcourds, Ralph IL Grier, E. Dale Adkins, and G. Clements will meet Southern Maryland Society representatives in Baltimore tomorrow to arrange entertainment for Salisbury on June 18. About 225 society members are expected as guests of local business men for an afternoon and evening. They will depart Baltimore Friday, reach Salisbury at noon Saturday, and return Sunday night.
Washington reports that Vincent Palmisano filed complaints against Baltimore prohibition administrator John F. J. Merbert. Assistant Secretary Andrews said no immediate action is warranted, though an investigation continues. Prominent Baltimore citizens had urged action after Palmisano’s public allegations.
A testimonial dinner for Tex Rickard drew prominent figures including Charles M Schwab and about seventeen bank presidents. At one table Schwab could write checks for 150 dollars, with several mayors and five judges among the attendees.
Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray were sent from Long Island City to Sing Sing Prison to stand trial for the murder of Ruth Snyder’s husband Albert Snyder. The highly publicized escort included deputy sheriffs and motorcycle police, with reporters following in pursuit as the couple departed Queens.
Commander Richard E. Byrd Jr. will delay his transatlantic flight until after midweek. He told his mother in Winchester that he will notify family before leaving New York for Paris and expects to visit New York with his mother Mrs. Richard E. Byrd and brothers Warryn and Thomas Byrd before departure.
Major Jlowan W Jackson today broke ground for the museum of art at Wyman's Park. An address by Blanchard Randall, president of the Museum Commission, preceded the formal ceremony.
In Benton Harbor Michigan the state launches receivership proceedings to dissolve the House of David Colony alleging it as a haven of vice and a prison under the guise of religion. Over 100 witnesses testify against leaders Benjamin and Mary Tercell as colony property valued over a million dollars is listed.
Chicago reports Commander Francesco De Pinedo will fly from Montreal to Trepassey Newfoundland this week to monitor for the missing French fliers Captain Nungesser and Coli who attempted the Atlantic crossing. Del Pinedo’s takeoff from Montres is delayed until tomorrow due to Central Standard Time.
In Nicaragua near Leon at La Pazenire Captain C. Heli Buchhanan and Private Marvin Jackson of the U S Marines were killed in a clash with Liberal forces. Six Liberals also died and several Marines were wounded according to officials.
Frank Le Ieuncan urged the grand jury in Hattamere County to investigate reports of flagrant liquor selling and open gambling across sections of the county. He announced the inquiry during the Tucson session and called for action.
Two of three men connected to a crash last night are jailed as police and deputies hunt a third. Gertrude Downing and Bedney Johnson remain hospitalized with serious injuries after Johnson's car collided with Chifornt Jones's vehicle at W Isabella and W Main. Jones, a Black man, surrendered to Sheriff Duffy early this morning to see his mother at the scene. Officer reports also say an I. W. Gunby Company employee was knocked from a bicycle in a separate hit and run at Feeks and Streets, later said to be in serious condition. Calvin Davis was jailed for a car ownership dispute, while his brother Herman Davis is being sought. James Lastings was fined for DUI and Clarence Dryden fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct after the Broad Street stop. Officers found liquor and steel knuckles in the car.
Delaware's strawberry harvest is expected to reach full height within three weeks with favorable weather. Millions of quarts will be shipped by truck and rail to Philadelphia New York Albany Buffalo Cleveland and St. Lewes markets. Growers may import labor as local help is insufficient for the crop.
In Landen on May 16 members of Parliament staged a protest during Premier Baldwin's move to limit debate on the government’s trade union bill to sixteen days. The bill seeks to outlaw coercive strikes.
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