Lindbergh to Dock Washington on Memphis June 11
President Coolidge announced Charles Lindbergh will sail from Europe aboard the Memphis and steam up the Potomac to receive a nation’s heroes. The plan aims for a Saturday arrival in Washington with a grand ceremonial welcome led by the president and cabinet officers, while press groups are invited aboard.
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Washington
Charles Lindbergh
Air Plan
Memphis
Cooladge
Europe
Breck
Lindbergh
London
Specil
Presidgent
Polaus
Memphis 70
Seatimen
Lindbergh Enjoys Holiday at Races in England
Lindbergh attends a day at Epsom Downs hosted by Lord Lonsdale amid a half million Britons. The aviator, guest of honor, plans a brief stay before returning to America aboard the Meunigny. High society praised his modesty and aviation feats as a holiday interlude before Paris and New York travel.
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Lindiberst
Epsom Downs
Lord Lonis
Lindbergh
England
Croydeau Field
Paris
America
Lindbetal
Conlifge
Toectin
Washington
Cherbourg
New Yark
Breck
New York
Epson Dow
Epsom Downe
Lindnerga
Europe
Tris
Tambergh
Fic
Atlantic
St Tamis
Ireland
Hhem
Landbarder Orati
Trenor
Order of Leopold
Air Forces Cross
Hugh Trenchard
Acr
Roral A Fores
Phillip Sassoon
Air
London
Lord Thomson
Eonoke
New Yorkers Challenge Lindbergh Washington Welcome Plan
New York officials and civic leaders debate hosting a first Washington reception for Charles Lindbergh after his solo flight. Plans include elaborate events over five days, a Fifth Avenue “cross of gold” route, and balancing wishes to honor the aviator near his starting point.
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Washington
York
Charles Lindbergn
Zadar
New York
Evra
Lindbergh
Fidge
EomEe
West
Grover A. Whalen
Major Walker
Ronsevelt Fieid
Harry WW. Knight
St. Louis
Tovernment Pare Linahersh
Washington Square
Central Park
Fifth Avenue
Forty-Second Street
New York Larson Company
First Ladies Ready to Welcome Lindbergh Arriving at Capital
June 1 report notes Mrs Coolidge and Lindbergh’s mother will share a roof as the nation pays homage. The scene centers on Mrs Coolidge as the Second Lady prepares for a public welcome. Continued on Page 2.
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President Coolidge
Charles Lindbergh
Hero
National Balloon Race Winner Declared Ward Van Orman
Ward T Van Orman of Goodyear V today was officially declared winner of the national balloon race begun Monday with fifteen entrants. He landed near Bar Harbor Maine 710 miles from Akron securing first, Edward J Hill reported second from Skowhegan Maine 665 miles away, while Capt W E Kepper grounded at Biddeford Maine 610 miles for third on the American team.
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Aaron
Ward T. van Orman
Goodyear
van Orman
Bar Harbor
Ske
Akron
Edwart J. Hill
Skowhegan
W. EE. Kepper
Army Balloon No. 3
Hiddeford
Ward T van Orman
Nave
Prst
Barilatoor
Engiles
Edward J Hill
Reed
Hill
W. E. Kepever
Biddeford
Rasmusren
Laconia
Noh
Miiies
Asuemoan
Jack AL Boerner
Te Sernqps-Howard
Navy Plan to Tighten War on Rum Runners
Washington June 1 The Supreme Court ruling allows the U S Coast Guard to seize law violating ships of American registry anywhere in the world in a bid to end rum running near neutral waters. Coast Guard officials say the power simplifies enforcement though seizures in foreign ports require diplomatic tests. The case questioned the treaty’s liquor ban and its effect on American vessels and operations.
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Washington
U.S. Coast Guard
Supreme Court
Gilas
Coast Guard
Trt
Bandits Take $7000 Payroll From Philly Bank
Four gunmen in a motor car raided a Philadelphia bank today lifting a payroll estimated at seven thousand dollars. The satchel contained cash and checks. police will finalize cash loss after a full check of records.
Chief Stankard's Condition Good After Wounding
The condition of Chief E. J. Stankard, struck by a desperado's bullet Saturday morning, is good and he is gaining strength. He slept well, with normal temperature and pulse. Doctors report no signs of peritonitis after removing the bullet that entered the intestines. Flowers fill his room at Flyria Memorial Hospital, prompting the hospital to limit further deliveries. Police urged blooms earlier, but space ran out and the order was canceled.
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Paco Chlef
E. J. Stankard
Flyria Memorial Hospital
Oberlin College Band Opens Season at Rio Park Friday
Announcement by A L Werner for opening band concert at Rio Park Friday at 7 30 p m. Oberlin College band will perform with the combined glee clubs and a special feature by a quarter Oberlin students singing at First Congregational Church. The earlier summer concert group returns for a second concert week with a varied program expected to attract a large crowd.
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Y A. L. Werner
Rio Park
Oberlin College
College Werners
Oberlin
Faeslea
Wili
Memorial Day Committee Thanks Contributors
The Memorial Day committee chaired by F. Clayton Smith and secretary Mason Smith expresses appreciation through the Chronicle-Telegram to all who contributed to make the Memorial Day event a success.
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F. Clayton Smith
Mason Smith
Chronicle-Telegram
Bucyrus Girl Attempts Suicide After Breakup
Ada Edgington a 16 year old girl from Bucyrus attempted suicide at home using her father’s pistol. She was found unconscious in her room with injuries to the chest and stomach and was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Police report she left earlier to visit a neighbor then allegedly went to Crystal Lake with a Marion boy, hoping to avoid her father’s anger.
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Bucyrues
Atiss Ada Edgington
Be. M. Edgington
Maxine
Miss Engington
Ighbor
Crystal Lake
Marion
Governor seeks to oust Maullar from Utilities Commission
June 1 Columbus report says Governor Dona Heil seeks to remove Frank Maullar from the Public Utilities Commission. Maullar’s term expired Feb 1, Senate rejected nominations of Thorpe and McKinney and did not act on Parker. Republicans are involved as the governor contemplates a recess appointment if the office is vacant.
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Maullar
Utilities Commission
Columbus
Donaher
Frank
Mentlar
Fuilleathe
Public Unities Commission
Gosernor
Olia Senate
C Thorpe
W. D. McKinney
Kaliness Parker
Ree Publicans
Senate
Ataullar
Ini
Move Capital to Hills of South Dakota Article
President Coolidge plans to relocate the capital 1800 miles overland to the Black Hills of South Dakota. A large staff will move with him to the state lodge near Rapid City, with guards and Camp Meade troops, while Coolidge aims to spend much time fishing and hold press conferences from the lodge.
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South Dakota
Washington
Buffalo Bill
Secret Service
President Coolidge
State Lodge
Coolidee
White House
Camp Meade
Eris
Frank Stearns
Rapid City
Cookdzie
Goolidge
Two Killed in Jail Attack at Hillsboro County Jail
In Tampa on June 1 a second mob attack at Hillsboro county jail left two dead and several injured. National Guard troops opened fire to quell the mob after earlier efforts to gain access. Levin, the confessed family slayer, had been moved to another jail for safety.
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Tampa
Fla
Hillsboro County
C. F. Levins
National Guard
Naional Gard
National
Red Shota
National Uerd
Ous
Levin
Jierman Merrenl
Third Appeal for Hickman Death Sentence in Ohio
G dated June 1 reports John Hickman seeks a third appeal from a death sentence for the slaying of Poheemana Dan Garrets. The three courts have upheld the death order. if admitted by Ross County Common Pleas, a new trial petition may be filed Thursday by his attorneys as they pursue further review.
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Hickman
Common Pleas Court of Ross
Inquiry on Van Sweringen Rail Merger Plan
Washington Co June 1 The Interstate Commerce Commission resumed the inquiry into Van Sweringen plans to merge Pere Marquette Erie with Chesapeake & Ohio after a recess The commission will continue until all testimony is submitted P Van Sweringen chairman of C and C board did not arrive as anticipated for the climax of the hearings
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Washington Co
Alew
Insterstate
Commrerce
van Sweringen
Pere Marquette
Erie
Chesapeake & Ohio
P. van Sweringen
Cleveland
C. & C. Board
Plan Hunt for Missing Fliers
New York reports captains Nungesser and Coll, missing French aviators, may be found by crews using a Fokker monoplane with pontoons. Preparations nearly completed for a Newfoundland and eastern Canada expedition to trace the airmen who tried to fly from Paris to New York in March.
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New York
Nungesser
Coll
Newfoundland
Canada
Paris
Marines Ordered to Tientsin and Peking Tensions Rise
In Shanghai on June 1 United States forces under Brigadier General Smedley D Butler were ordered north toward Tientsin with 1,800 Marines aboard destroyers Richmond and Henderson. Anxiety grows over American safety as national armies advance on Peking, with Tientsin about four miles from the capital.
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Shanghai
United States
Smediy D. Butler
Tientsin
Butler
Hichmond
Henderson
Peking
Thentsin
Prominent Man Of Fostoria Killed In Crash
W X Caldwell 70 longtime heart commissioner of Fostoria was killed when his car collided with a T P F E interurban near their country home. His daughter Pauline Elurion likely fatally injured and his wife Mrs Lloyd Elurion also injured as they were en route to Toledo for surgery. Pauline’s condition remains critical with little hope of recovery.
Man Accused In Death Of Lodi Girl On Trial
Medina O June 1 Prosecutor R B Bennett prepared to launch state case against Fred Walkes of Lodi in the death of 13 year old Lodi girl Margaret Wagner Wilkening charged with furnishing drugs. more than five hours of jury rejection preceded trial. all women on the panel were challenged. foreman of the OME Farmers Insurance Co presided. bar on persons under 21 from the trial imposed.
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Medina. O
R. B Bennett
Fred Walkes-i
Lodi
Isa
Ma@aret Wagner
Wilkening
F. FT. Hawley
Leroy
Ome Farmers Isurance Co
Ho MeCiure
Veisel Caught in Aging Typhoon
Manila June 1 The constabulary fear 108 missing after the inter island steamer Negros foundered in a typhoon fifteen miles south of Manila. The captain six crew chiefs and one hundred passengers were reported missing. The 280 ton ship left Romblon Thursday with 1509 aboard and cargo. two other steamers were overdue and feared lost. An officer on day one of the storm saved seventy lives by loading fifty passengers and some crew into a lifeboat after thirty hours without food. Survivors landed Sunday night in Tayabas province.
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Manila
P. II
Constabulary
Iinterisland
Negros
Romblou
Ufe
Tayahbas
Jersey Coast Quakes Rattle Shore Cities Along 50 Mile Front
An earth disturbance rocked the New Jersey coast from Jersey City to Sandy Hook with three shocks between 8 23 a m and around 1 13 pm. Damage was minor but buildings swayed chimneys toppled clocks stopped and dishes shattered as residents rushed into streets. Asbury Park Red Bank Freehold Jersey City Keyport and Long Branch reported shaking and alarmed crowds pressed police and papers with calls.
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Asbury Park
S.J
New Jersey
Jersey City
New York
Long Hranch
Red Bank
Freehold
Keyport
Sandy Hook
Waters Recede in Flooded Districts Near New Orleans
Relieved by reduced flow through the McCrea crevasse floodwaters ease in several districts. Forecaster Cline says some flooded areas may not be inundated, while others south of Morseanza and east of the Teche show rising levels and new flood forecasts. Air reconnaissance shows Point Coupee Parish largely above flood fronts with high ridges likely spared.
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Orleans
Tastvitstana
McCrea Crevesse
Cline
Vertic Y
Morseanza
Breaux Bridge
Teche
Morgan City
MeCtea Crevasse
Point Coupee
Missippi River
Falseri
Hood
McCrea Crevasse
Battle Against Corn Borer Control Methods Opens In Court
In Toledo on June 1 the common pleas court heard an injunction suit by John Z. Van Gorter against Z. H. Worthley over corn borer control. Five judges presided as the case sought to restrain Worthley from plowing under 154 V of a wheat crop. An expert testified borers were present on 22 acres and could cause 725.900 in losses, with hatching in about 10 days and spread to other fields.
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Toledo
John Z. van Gorter
Z. H. Worthley
Arron Ritchie
Charles Milroy
James Martin
James Austin
Robert Gosling
Worth
Cr. J. Cafferm
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Irving Short
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