May Day Peace Amid Big Building Debut In 1931
A fragmented May Day report notes peaceful demonstrations abroad with sporadic violence in Spain and Russia. in the United States, attention centers on the opening of a towering new building. Key figures include Hoover, Roosevelt, and Alfred Smith at the ceremony with major real estate interests present. The 1246 foot structure tops Paris’ Eiffel Tower in height and signals economic and political tensions of the era.
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Europe
Spain
Russia
Ubual
Dueinem
Keeterday
New York
Empire Mate Building
Hoover
Washington
Aye
Torener Roogevelt
Alfred B. Smith
Hich. Ie
Ecker
Metropalliem Tite Insurance Company
Krol Benwn
Parle
Habel
Unclear Weather Forecast Fragments From Page 2
Fragmented weather forecast text mentions near 68 temperature and possible clouds with showers. Names and locations appear garbled, making it difficult to identify the region or exact timing. The readable bits suggest a dubious forecast with erratic spellings and stray proper nouns.
Two Shot In Farm Gun Battle
A Colorado boy visiting President Hoover refused to be interviewed by White House reporters, saying he had promised to send a personal message home. Officials released details of the boy’s activities in Washington including a museum visit and a pingpong game with the Hoover grandchildren. The youth’s stay may end tonight or tomorrow with plans to return to Towners, Conn.
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Washington, D. O
Colorado
Hoover
White House
Denver
New York
Verlerdey
Ryan
Mrg
Oational Museum
Zoo
Peggy Ann
Herbert Til
Beyon
Fishing Season to Be Ushered In With Rains
The opening fishing period will be marked by intermittent showers. J H Jarboe of the weather bureau says temperatures will hold around 62 degrees Saturday night and a high near 80 degrees Sunday. Rain is expected to extend over southwest Texas to the coast.
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J. H. Jarboe
Wether Bureau
Texea
Jarbee Anid
Reward offered for recovery of lost wirehaired terrier
A 30 reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of a female wirehaired dachshund type terrier described as white with a brown head and white face. Contact details are provided in the want ads. the notice hints at other classified items and local rentals but the core is the missing terrier reward.
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Ser Clase, JJ
Salouman
Teather Advertie
Ngapeelnitics
Hipe
Bed Sheets Added to Hotel Bill in Chicago Incident
In Chicago on May 2 a hotel guest allegedly failed to pay and damaged bedding. Edelman testified that a guest tied sheets together and hurled them from a window. Proctor was ordered to cover the rent plus $4 for the broken bed sheets.
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Chicago
Ledsheet Ranin
Billy
Eberts
Dude Joon Edelman Raird
Edith “Bhe
Sre
Blato M. Dangworthy
Pensger Af x
Hersei
Bee
Dodge Edelman
Mrs. Proctor
Chimney Sitter Supports Hunger Strikers in Japan
In Tokyo on May 2 a chimney sitter joined 170 hunger strikers at a dye works protest over a worker’s discharge. He perched on a ten foot platform above the smokestack with food and water lowered by rope. Four more fainted and were hospitalized as the strike continued.
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Tokyo
Alfonso Returns to Family in France
Alfonso and his wife traveling as the duke of Toledo left for France to rejoin the royal family at Fontainebleau. During a brief stop in England he placed his third child Dowdim in the Dartmouth naval training college and paid a visit to his mother-in-law Princess Beatrice, who was recovering from bronchitis at Torquay.
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Alfonso
France
Tondon
Almbonso
Spain
Duke of Toledo
Fontaindeau
Bngland
Aga
Dowdim
Naval Training College
Dartmouth
Am Vinit
Beatrice
Torquay
Capone Questioned Over Death of Racketeer Leitler
Chicago police and federal agents questioned Al Capone after investigators linked a charred body found near Barrington to the death of racketeer Leitler. The inquiry focuses on connections between Capone and the case, as detectives examine the fire site and surrounding clues.
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Capone
Chicago
Alphonte Capone
Efmle'n
de Pike” Leitler
Ance House
Barrington
British Ships to Visit Germany This Summer
For the first time in 17 years a British naval unit will visit Germany this summer. The admiralty announced it has accepted an invitation from the German government. The Dorsetshire and the Norfolk will pay an unofficial call from July 4 to July 11.
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Germany
Tondon
Admiralty
Wat It Hai
Dorsetshire
Norfolk
Officer Kills One Bandit in Holdup in New York
A plain clothes patrolman entering a Third Avenue area last night was shot during a holdup. He died from his wounds, a second robber was wounded, and the attacker fell after a struggle. In Manchester, England, Professor David Windsor, the Prince of Wales, addresses textile executives about business in South America.
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Holdup
New York
Tennant Sherry
Third Avenue
Dave
Trince
Manchester
England
Davidt Windsor
Prince of Wales
South America
Nevada Divorces Surge Under New Six Week Rule
Reno reports a rush as about 200 to 300 spouses flock to Nevada’s new six week residence divorce mill. Law firms anticipate filing many uncontested cases at two district courts poised to process up to 100 filings daily if needed. Thirteen divorces were filed in Las Vegas yesterday with more expected today.
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Reno
Ney
Nevada
Heno
Cours
Las Vegas
Four in Family Sue for Divorce in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas on May 2, Marg Beatty and her family filed divorce suits. Each of four sons and two daughters sought to end marriages. Three petitions allege cruelty, while Rulon Beatty sues Irene Beatty for annulment over a bond issue. The cases do not appear linked to Nevada’s recent six week residence law. The Beattys are long-time residents.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Marg
Beatty
Tro
Amiagrana
Rulon K. Beatty
Irene Jewel Beatty
Sbe
Nevada
Honduran Troops Stormed by Rebels in Alerted City
In Tegucigalpa on May 2 a clash erupted between government troops and rebel forces. Rebels attacked the western district at Sante Roan de Copin, disrupting communications and threatening the area as fighting spread.
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Honduran
Tegucigali
Brockton Woman Nominated for President of Clubs Union
Grace Morrison Poor of Brockton Massachusetts was nominated last night for president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Officer nominations closed and the session of the biennial meeting was held at the federation headquarters.
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Phoenix
Mar
Grace Morrison Poor
Brockton
Massachusetts
Smartronth
Forteration
Six Month Love Study Ends In Court Order
A dispute over a six month love incubation experiment ends with a court order. Wain Stehenhauar testified about dating attempts while living apart. Daniel Teuda and Ingvar were mentioned in relation to the failed arrangement. Judge Frude issued the final order.
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Ste Dever
Stehenhauar
Daniel
Teuda
Ingvar
Galther
Biebenbauer
Judge Frude
Bodies recovered after Gladewater explosion at Sinclair No 1
In Gladewater May 4 a body found in a drill pit near Sinclair No 1 Colowell four miles from Gladewater is believed to be Bill Harrang or Bob Murdock two of the men killed in the explosion. Four bodies were found Tuesday night and four more have died in Longview hospitals. Yarroun and Murdock remained unaccounted due to heat. Sinclair officials hope the tally will not rise.
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Gladewatel
Urtan
Wither Bill Harrang
Bob Murdock
Longview
Wed
Yarroun
Murdock
Houll
Sinclair Company
Rubio Assailant Silent at Hearing
Mexico City reports reveal attacker Mary Daniel Wlorea who shot President Ortiz Risbio in February 1080 remained silent during yesterday’s hearing on an appeal filed in his behalf. The proceedings focused on legal action in the high profile case and the defendant’s demeanor drew limited comment from observers.
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Rubio
Mexico City
Mary
Daniel Wlorea
Ortiz Risbio
Sesterday
Ancanpeal
Dalai Lama Orders Car Train to Tibet in Modern Mission
Dalai Lama departs with a new auto caravan to Tibet, riding in a purpose built motor train. The convoy includes a Chinese chauffeur and armored vehicles to navigate the Himachal corridor. Tibetans once nicknamed the devices devil wagons but the Dalai Lama embraces the modern transport to improve travel and reach.
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Dalai Lama
Tibet
Darjeeling
India
Dalai Lamin
Indias
Birwl Shansa
Pital
Ronten
Store Burglary Leads to Shootout and Arrests
A failed break in at Branklin's store on Go West Commerce street sparked a gunfight as suspects attempted escape. One man was wounded and taken to the hospital. Jose Ansares aided the wounded accomplice, while police and officers closed in. The lookout was given warning by nightwatchman W taiesteve as officers surrounded the building and observed two men packing shirts and clothing into suitcases.
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Onoana
Eliot Airungle
Beck
Branklin
Go West Cammerce Street
Aken
TH. Green Hospital
Jose Ansares
South
Flores Atroot
Berlicio Cordiu
Mexico
W. Hf. Renken
Casares
W. Taiesteve
Elawood Avenue
San Antonin
W. Franklin
Highland Boulevard
Swift
Menkén and Giesecks
Political Broadcast Schedule and Meeting Highlights
A jumble of 6:15 p.m. WOAL broadcast details and 7:00 p.m. Miras meetings. Speakers include Wilson Southiwell, Arthur Hiard, Bil A. Frike, LW. Lipsmid, McNeedar, and the Mayor. Mass meeting at BR. E. Lee School with WW. McAllister and Arthur Weight among speakers.
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Woal Broadcass
Kenneth Mattins
Kono
D. Ledtlune
S700
Mastaieetiigy
San Pedro
A Hi Davis
Wilson Southiwell
Arthur Hiard
Bil A. F’rike
LW. Lipsmmid
McNeedar
Mo Chaniters
The
Summissionery
Ven Daele Stadium
Brazos and
Laredo
Paul Hilday
EU -Hong
A. A.thomas
KMAC
Hong Broadca
James Young Ir
Woae Peschat
Waltee Tyna
Gunfire as bandits flee in San Flees incident
Ruby, 207 Cedar Street, escaped a bandit ambush when five men blocked his path on the road to San Antonio. He says they fired at his car with headlights aimed at him, shattering the windshield and puncturing a tire, after which he sped away unharmed. He reported the event to local sheriffs.
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Ruby
Cedar Street
Wien Hy
Wstin
Arty
Sheriffs Offee
Anse Ie
San Antonio
Sell
Raby
Man Found Shot to Death in Car at County Farm
A man identified as JL Beer was found shot to death in an automobile on the Sonchton road near the Berar County Farm. The sheriff's office received the call after a passerby located the body early Saturday morning. Investigators are reviewing the scene and early reports indicate the victim may have been from the county.
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Beer
Stegtl
Nations to meet on economic proposals at parley
Delegates from 46 nations gather next week to discuss improving economic arrangements without government aid. Preliminary talks aim to shape a consensus at the international chamber of commerce meeting Monday through Saturday. In New York, May 4, Mrs. Uray Warburton Jr, bride, is learning to fly as her husband plans a world trip. she hopes to join him when the voyage resumes.
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Xeeter Gay
Alda de Aconta Brediveriéxe
Iaufidewe
Con
Bintese Milion
United States
United Stalin
Faimry
Thea
Agricultural Department
White House
Washington
Trusinees Ieaders
International Chamber of Commerce
Mystery shooting leaves Garza near death in Pal Alto area
Police questioned three men and arrested two others after a shooting at a farm near Wonkat in the Pal Alto region. Garza of 04 McCleary Street was shot in the left temple and taken to hospital, later dying. Guerra of 217 Hawthorne Street survived, with bullet wounds near the heart. Officials reported a fatal result for Garza, while two other men were wounded and detained for investigation. Details remain scarce as authorities continue inquiries.
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Pollce Sateniloy
Oltaly
Conention
Pal Alterons
Toland Garza
McCleary Street
Tobert Green
Alfred Guerra
Hawthorne Ateeet
Is Army
A. P
Acpsty
Gare
Sheriff's Office
Tinkle Ba
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