Wreckage of Dot Flyer Reported Near Boston
An account from Boston on March 28 describes a recovered wreckage piece from a distant flight attempt. Officials including Commander Inge and Captain Reid examined the artifact about 260 leagues east of Boston and signaled a Coast Guard reaction. A separate note from Falmouth dated March 18 reports a float bottle with a message from No. 1 continued on Page 2.
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Boston
Gloucester
Bite Reid
Saharles Neugester
Francois Oll
Ape
F. Inge
Bellepine
C. von Pautser
Falmouth
Tins
Ill demand flood protection says Mayor of Chicago
The Chicago mayor asserts an urgent demand for flood protection along the Mississippi valley. A meeting with officials in March discussed a possible waterway agreement to protect Chicago by June. The mayor criticized Washington for turning westward amid regional pressures.
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Ghigreo
Chicago
Fere
Mississippi Valley
Moods
Mayer WiEm Hele Thompson
Annemuceid
Maurice Imvel Dancer In Critical Condition In Switzerland
Paris dispatch reports Maurice Imvel a famed dancer is critically ill in a Basel hospital. His wife stays at his bedside as family gathers. little hope for recovery is held.
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Maurice
Dalk
Genera Iizerland
Tia
Paris
Maurice Imvel
Aanrer
Usarne
Switzerland
Flood Threat Spurs Moves Across South Louisiana Areas
Reports from New Orleans to the Mississippi delta describe rising flood levels threatening towns along the Atchafalaya and Baton Rouge areas. Crews struggle to hold levees near Melville and Opelousas as waters advance, with drownings feared and Acadian villages already evacuated or destroyed by the floodwaters.
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Fie
Rher
Abere Bator Rouge
Melville
Sitdes
Lebeau
Jean Lafitue
Fland Ters Wills
Quiret
Ink
Tensas
Atkas
Baton Rouge
Archatslasa
Ois
Gle Beng
Opelon
Erea Togiay
Toemos
Erie
Te Paul
Rare disease claims first victim in Cincinnati
A rare disease named ula has taken its first victim in Cincinnati. Reports describe a bacterial culture similar to yeast attacking the nervous system with suffering and limited treatment. Local authorities and doctors are monitoring the situation as details emerge.
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Ula
United Star
Arthur
Gienfalex
Carthaze
Canton Police Officer Suspended Over Altered Prediligence
May 18 Canton police officer Von Gunten suspended by Chief Wise after court jury faulted his negligence in the Strentenberger murder case. Von Gunten allegedly ran two red lights on police duties the night publisher Don Mehet was killed and did not investigate. He plans to contest the suspension.
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Canton
Jo von
Canton Police Department
Don BR. Mehet
Cantona
von Gunoten
Jle
Common Pleas Court
Flord E. Strellenbereer
von Gunten
Ftg- Lice
Sulety
First Decree
Wise
Strentenberger
van Gunten
New Official Celebrated With Kiss Tradition In Passaic
In Passaic New Jersey Benjamin Turner was publicly chosen as the city’s first Kiss ceremony marked by supporters kissing the new official. Delegations visited homes of commissioners and expressed backing. Turner accepted the post amid celebrations as city leaders confirmed the vote and supporters hailed the moment.
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Passaic
N_ I
Mejamin
Turner
Turners Wamet
New City Commission
Elec
John Borgner
Lieu
Ed Othem
Aik
Turner Men
McGadire
Planned Louisville Cleveland air service delayed by weather
Weather conditions near Cleveland threaten the initiation of the first passenger air service between Louisville and Cleveland. Embry-Riddle managers announced plans for seven planes to operate a ceremonial test from Cincinnati, with stops at Davison, Akron, and Cleveland, aiming for a 5 30 p.m. start and a return to Cincinnati tomorrow.
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Cincinnati
Louisville
Cleveland
Wunder
Snamoager
Embry-Riddcle Company
Chamber Commerce Oiciale
Davion
Akrean
Einnati
Sam
Starisma
Lemstilie-Cleveland
Madlin
Famous Actor Sam Bernard Dies Aboard Ship
New York may 15 Sam Bernard famous actor dropped dead last night aboard the U S Columbus en route to Europe wireless advices received today by relatives and friends
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New York
Sam Bernard
U. S. Columbus
Europe
De Pinedo Delayed By Fog In Montreal Departure
Montreal May 18 Commander de Pinedo the Marian aviator was delayed by thick fog and heavy rain. The Santa Maria rode at anchor in the harbor and no start preparations were made. He and two companions were aided by the Italian colony of Montreal last night. They planned to fly from Montreal to Shippease Island off northern New Brunswick for fuel and hoped to depart for Trepasser Bay Newfoundland and the Azores.
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Montreal
Quebec
de Pinedo
Santa Maria
Shippesan Island
New Brunswick
Trepasser Bay
Foundland
Azores
Three Boys Killed at Grade Crossing in Martinsburg
Three boys Arlen Carrow Francis Carrow and Gerald Shier from Arden were killed when a northbound Pennsylvania Railroad train struck their group as they returned from a ball game. Engineer Tom Horn, recently involved in a separate shooting incident, was shaken by the tragedy. The youths died within six hours of the crash.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Penneylvania
Fouth
Arlen Carrow
Francis Carrow
Gerald Shier
Arden
Tom Horn
Goodyear control settlement approved by board
New board to include all factions in the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company dispute after a May 18 decision. Directors authorize issuing 64,000,000 dollars in notes to raise funds for the settlement. The agreement was drawn up by the lawyers who brokered the compromise.
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York
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Denounce Limiting Whiskey Prescriptions
In Washington March 1 delegates of the American Medical association denounced congressional limitations on whiskey prescriptions. They voted to authorize a bill to correct portions of the polsuad act, allowing doctors to prescribe any amount of alcohol needed for patients under reasonable restrictions. The action aims to restore medical discretion in treatment.
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Washington
Mes
Congress
American Melaura Association
Flood Impacts on 1924 Political Futures Seen
Washington dispatch surveys how Mississippi River flood relief measures could affect President Coolidge Secretary Hoover and Senator Reed. A Chicago meeting of 27 state officials is urged to press for an extraordinary session to authorize federal aid with Republicans and Democrats watching closely for national political shifts and potential pressure on Coolidge.
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Mar
Mississipii Valley
Coolidge
Commerce Hoover
Reed
Der
Congress
Chicago
Io Dane
Steelldne
Hoover
Mr. Coolidge
Beamers
Ware
Chis Cane
Presseas
President Callez Daughter Weds in Mexico and Arizona
Ernestina Callez daughter of the Mexican president wed Thomas A Arnold a New York businessman. The ceremony occurred in Nogales Sonora with a brief civil service in Spanish by Juan Cerbiera. They traveled to Tucson for a train to New York where they reside. The 27th Infantry Band provided music.
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Tucson
Ariz
Thomas A. Arnold
New York
Ais
Ernestina CaHes
Mexico
Mnela Santiago Marinez
Nongales
Sonora
Arnold
Xagales
United States Army
Orales
Baptists Name Spencer as President
Granville election at First Baptist Church names Spencer as president of the Union Baptist Educational Society. A. R. Stark of Cambridge is vice president, with M. Edde as recording secretary, S. W. Hasabifa as treasurer, and H. R. Jindles as corresponding secretary.
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Baptists
Spencer
Youngstown
de. Buoran Spencer
Granville
Union Baptist Educational Sariety
First Baptist
Ehareh
A. R. Stark
Cambridge
H. R. Jinndles
Sec Tear Co
W. Hasabifa
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Damages in Dog Killing Case
Mitcham sought damages after a dog killed by employee Eddie Micham on Bar M and Fred Hill property. Courts awarded $50 at first, later increased to 75 and finally 100 in the Ohio Supreme Court confirmation. The dispute centered on whether the dog could be taxed for the ruling.
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Columbus
Bar M
Fred Hill
Day
Ohio Supreme Cort
Mitcham
Lucas County
Micham
Hill
Dot
Eddie Micham
Ias
Burns County Common Pleas Court
Appeals Court
Supreme Court
Micham Cola
Federal Prohibition Bureau Nears New Leadership Amid Rumors
Washington March 18 Work in the federal prohibition bureau was paused as employees debated political shakeups with reports of resignations and promotions. Rumor held that assistant secretary of the treasury L B Andrews would resign soon and that S L Lowman former New York lieutenant governor would succeed him or become prohibition commissioner.
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Washington
Federal Prohibition Bureau
Grossip
Andrews
Lowman
Mo Duran
Chile
Prohibition
EC. Yellowley
Chicaco
Kern
Yellowley
Ilaynes
Aviators Seek Settlement Aiding Paris Flight Test
May 15 conference between Lieyd Nertrud and Charles Levine and associates aimed at settling disputes over the Bellanca Paris flight. Lindbergh’s Spirit of St Louis ready for another test fight as Byrd organization plans final weight tests despite weather. Davis Fokker plane tests praised by commander and crew amid offers to buy aircraft.
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Vwoyworhk
Lieyd Nertrud
Charles Levine
Paris
Byrd Organization
Chas. Lindbergh
Sagamore Hill
Theodore Roosete
Theodore Roosevelt
Sc. Heriaud
Levine
Bellanca
Uew
Thomas L. Hill
American Speciety For
Lindbergh
Spirit of
Davis Fokker
Remmmander
Bert Acosta Sod
Nove
Rodman Wanamaker
Bank Bandits Kill Officer in Narrow Bank Raid
A bank robbery ends in gunfire with Officer McAnnally mortally wounded and two banks looted. Eight bandits seize funds at Farmers National and First Bank, with a bystander and a woman wounded during the exchange. estimated losses around $10,500. A pursuing motor car chase ensues as attackers flee.
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Obia
Mari Marshall W. J. MeAn
Farmers National
McAnnally
McaAnnally
Chariven Campbell
Bs Bank
President Coolidge Returns to Desk After Illness
President Coolidge has recovered from a cold and resumed his usual executive office hours today, after being confined to bed since Monday afternoon. The return marks a full step back to normal duties at the White House.
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Washington
Kolidgr
Explosion Rips Bath Grade School West Wing
A mid May blast at Bath consolidated grade school killed the principal E E Hurek, sub-master A F Kehoe, postmaster Glenn Smith, and at least two dozen pupils with many injured. Three blasts were reported that morning as authorities recovered ten sticks of dynamite under the east wing and ferried victims to Lansing hospitals. The village of 300 faced a chaotic search for missing children as doctors and nurses treated survivors.
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Bath
Vath Consolidated
Bath Consolidated School
E. E. Hurek
A. F. Kehoe
Glenn Smith
Lansing
Charles Kane
Lemid
A. E. Kehoe
Kehoe
EE. Wurck
Glenn Smuth
Wienhane
Lanaiis
Tums
Chureik
Date Set for Mrs Foltz Murder Trial in Dayton
Elizabeth Foltz, charged with first degree murder in the poisoning death of Charles Carter, will stand trial June 6. Foltz, arrested in Findlay on another charge, admitted she conspired with Carter for years and fed him poison to force him to quit drinking. Judge Robert C. Patterson will preside. Foltz retains her married name despite unresolved divorce.
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Foltz Dayton
Elzabeth Foltz
Charglea
Findlay
Charmes Carter
Caryier
Darina
Foltz
Carter
Harry Peterman
Robert C. Patterson
Ill Health Cited in Tellers Death at Campbell Branch
May 18 Campbell, O. Health cited as cause of death for Isba D. Huehkes 30, teller at City Trust Co. Youngstown. Huehkes’ body found by girl employees an hour after he shot himself in the head. report muffled by heavy doors. Body recovered in a corridor behind the teller’s cage.
Los Angeles Deaths Prompt Police Theories
May 8 California police pursue two theories in the deaths of George E. Powell a banker and Margie Pike his stenographer found in a car before Miss Fikes home Authorities call it death by own action and murder but friends cite threats against both with a note from Miss Pike suggesting a threat no motive or reason established yet
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Los Angeles
George E. Powell
V. Banker
Vanes
Margie Pike
Oa i
Protests by Russia Over British Raid Intensify Trade Threat
A note protesting the British raid on Russian organizations in London was handed to British Chargé dAffaires Peters by M. M. Litvinov, assistant commissar for foreign affairs. The protest warned of ceasing trade with Britain unless it adheres to the Soviet British trade agreement.
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Lonon
Brit Charra
Peters
M. M. Lityin
Boxland
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