Oxygen Tank Used To Save Quintuplets In Corbeil
In Corbeil Ontario on June 6, doctors used a 95 percent oxygen tank to aid breathing of the Dionne quintuplets born at seven months. Dr. A R Dafoe said one embryo did not mature, noting the family has multiple twins and predicting an incubator for each child.
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Corbeil
Ont
Olivia Dionne
A. R. Dafoe
Dionne
Elzibe Lagros
Antonine Gatavrean
Masham Mills
Que
Dafoe
Ontario
War Injuries Prove Fatal For Legion Leader Schohle
Philadelphia native Lieuten ant Frank Schohle Jr aged 47 died after a nine month illness stemming from war injuries that blinded him during the Argonne offensive six days before the Armistice. His battlefield sacrifice drew praise from General Pershing and Marshal Foch. he returned to complete his studies at the University of Pennsylvania using Braille.
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Philadelphia
Frank Schohle, Jr
Argonne
American Legion
Schoble
John J. Pershing
Ferdinand Foch
University of Pennsylvania
Siam King Undergoes Cataract Surgery in London
London reports that on June 6 a successful operation was performed on King Prajadhipok of Siam to remove a cataract from his eye. The procedure took place in London and was described as successful by medical officials.
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London
AVA
Prajadhipok of
Siam
Drought Relief Edges East as Maine Sees Rain
Rains reach the drought map expanding relief from the Midwest to New England. Maine crops face threats from a two week dry spell while officials say the rain comes too late for wheat but may save other crops. President Roosevelt awaits rainfall impact before addressing Congress. A Federal crop expert in Ohio calls drought fears hysteria and notes a shower a week could help.
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Associated Press
Maine
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Ohio
Chicago
New England
Middle West
Agriculture Department
Rep Coffin Badly Hurt at Capitol Walkway Collision
Congressman Thomas C. Coffin of Idaho, 47, chief speaker at Memorial Day events on the Antietam Battlefield, was severely injured in Washington while crossing a Capitol drive. He was taken to Providence Hospital in semiconscious condition with scalp lacerations, facial and body cuts, shock, and possible skull fracture. Witnesses said Coffin stepped into the car’s path as driver Morriz Brayefsky attempted to avoid him. police called it unavoidable and charged none.
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Thomas C. Coffin
Idaho
Antietam
Washington
Capitol
Coffin
Providence Hospital
Roosevelt Hotel
Vare Out in Philadelphia Ends Long Leadership
Edwin R. Cox was elected chairman of Philadelphia’s Republican city committee, replacing William S. Ware. Cox, longtime ally of James M. Hazlett, emerged after Hazlett conceded defeat in the vote to reelect Hazlett as city chair. The change marks a shift in Philadelphia GOP leadership and signals a drive to eliminate the Vare influence in the party.
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Philadelphia
William S. Ware
Edwin R. Cox
Cox
James M. Hazlett
de- Mat
Henry P. Fletcher
Greencastle
Republican National Committee
Associated Press
Chicago
Fletcher
Walter S. Hallahan
Pennsylvanian
Winner in Seclusion at Windsor Lad Derby
A New York woman, Alma Mamay of Park Crescent hotel Riverside Drive, held a Derby winner's ticket on Windsor Lad. The hotel confirmed her name and address but declined more details, saying she would not be disturbed. Her winnings totaled about $151,209.
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New York
Alma Mamay
Park Crescent
Riverside Drive
Alma
U S Citizens Hit by Derby Winnings in Sweepstakes
Windsor Lad won the English Derby at Epsom Downs, triggering a payout of 604800 dollars to American ticket holders. Four tickets issued to U S citizens included A G E, G M C 10 CG, Agilman at St Nashua Alma MamayPark Crescent NY H Gilfillan South Pasadena CA and Mr Mrs Hamill Irvington NY. Each winner to receive 150,000 plus pounds. Faston finished second.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Epsom Downs
United States
Agilman
Nashua
New Hampshire
Alma Mamay
Park Crescent Hotel
Riverside Drive
New York
H. Gilfillan
Montrose St
South Pasadena
California
Hamill
Ellis Ave
Irvington
N.Y
Faston
Striking Teachers Refuse To Return
In Old Forge borough, striking teachers who have been out since May 16 vote again to stay on strike. They demand three months back pay and contracts for 1934 35, despite the State Education Department threatening to cut the district's $59,000 state subsidy unless classes resume.
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Scranton
Old Forge
RB. T. Harris
Almost Blind He Kills Wife In Charleston Lunchroom
In Charleston West Virginia on June 6 a young waitress was shot to death in a lunchroom. estranged husband Andrew McCormick 38 claimed he killed her after she would not let him visit their two children. He said he fired toward the coffee steamer after hearing her voice while he suspected she was near him. He cited long term sight loss from a mine accident but said he could manage with help.
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Charleston
W. Va
Andrew McCormick
McCormick
Janie
Diplomas And Prizes At Hagerstown High Commencement
Two hundred eighty eight graduates received diplomas at Hagerstown High School during the 46th annual commencement in the morning. Principal ceremonies included music by the orchestra, salutations by Jane C. Rohrer and Charles M. Cassell, prize presentations by Rev. Dr. Scott R. Wagner, and the benediction by Rev. H. A. Fesperman. Prizes awarded included the Kee Mar Alstrmnae prize for top student Katherine Tenney, the Kee Mar prize for top English student Helen Zentmyer, and the Helen Duffey prize honoring Helen Duffey.
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Hagerstown High School
Byron J. Grimes
F. Berry Plummer
D. D
Jane C. Rohrer
Charles M. Cassell
Scott R. Wagner
the Vienne Woods
Johann Strauss, Jr
H. A. Fesperman
tXee Mar Alstrmnae
Katherine Tenney
Kee Mar
Helen Zentmyer
Helen Duffey
Richard Duffey
Helen
Leviathan To Resume Place Leviathan To Resume Place
NEW YORK June 6 The Dewazer Queen of the North Atlantic is back in polite society aiming to end her days there after a lifetime of ups and downs. The Leviathan, America’s largest passenger liner, steamed into harbor ready to resume her place among sea queens. Returning from Boston where she was refitted she sails Saturday for Cherbourg as flagship of United States Lines.
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New York
Dewazer
North Atlantic
America
Boston
Cherbourg
United States Lines
Ickes gets joint brief on grade crossing elimination
A joint brief by the Alexandra Virginia Chamber and the local chamber urged public works action to eliminate grade crossings. It was presented to Harold Ickes and to all U S Senators and Representatives. The Virginia Chamber officials John A. Reardon and Clarence J. Robinson signed, along with local chamber leaders John B. Ferguson and Vinton Hershey.
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Alexandra
Hmagerstown
Dan S. Hollengza
Virginia Chamber
John A. Reardon
Clarence J. Robinson
John B. Ferginson
Vinton Hershey
Deputy sheriff explains why he returned empty handed
In Wenatchee Washington Deputy Sheriff John Rausch said he set out to catch a man after Rob Garretson said he caught a thief at a gasoline pump. Garretson asked the thief to wait outside while Rausch called the sheriff's office.
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Wenatchee
Wash
John Rausch
Rob Garretson
Rausch
Two Women Die In Fire At Carter Home In Winston-Salem
Two young women perished in a fire that swept the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Carter in Winston-Salem North Carolina early today. The victims were Ethel Messeneill 23 formerly of Raleigh and Audrey Ellen Angel 28 native of Nova Scotia.
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Winston-Salem
N.C
Naked hermit dons clothes and is shot in Illinois coop
Abe Hinkley a 62 year old recluse living in a chicken coop near Hazelcrest was shot by farmer Herman Gonlag after police sought to arrest him for indecent exposure. He had recently donned clothes for the first time in years and was found with a straight razor in his pocket. His only companion was a starving cat and he subsisted largely on milk and canned salmon.
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Chicago
Abe Hinkley
Hinkley
Frank Flanigan
Thornton
Flanigan
Ozark Mountains
Herman Gonlag
Hazelcrest
Senator Tydings seeks lump sum debt settlement deal
Washington June 6 Senator Tydings D Md introduced a resolution to authorize the President to negotiate with foreign war debtors a single lump sum settlement on a final basis.
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Washington
Tydings
D.md
Dead driver blamed for fatal crash on South Mountain
Inquest at Boonsboro heard that Ralph Byers, 30, a Boonsboro bakery truck driver, died after a head on collision on the Frederick county side of South Mountain. The dead man was blamed for the crash, which occurred as he allegedly turned back to Boonsboro after forgetting something.
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South Mountain
Ralph Byers
Boonsboro
Guy K. Motter
Frederick
Byers
Washington County
Frederick County
Charles Pound
Dahlgren
Sherman L. Jordan
Washington
D. F
Jordan
County Taxes Ready June 20 Announcement
County Treasurer John G. Bower said the office will not collect 1924 state and county taxes until June 20 at the earliest. He noted 600 extra bills must be prepared for city auto, state, and county taxes totaling about 45,000. Taxpayers have ten days to pay to avoid the June discount. Extra clerks will be available to handle payments at the start.
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John G. Bower
Bower
Trio Bandit Captured Near Nashville after Deputy Slaying
Word from Sheriff Meredith K. Stewart says "Toots" Lung, one of three young bandits linked to the deputy sheriff slaying and a Seymour policeman wounding, was captured this morning in an orchard six miles west of Nashville Indiana.
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Seymour, Ind
Meredith K. Stewart
Toots” Lung
Seymour
Nashville
Ind
Local Youth Severely Wounded by Jar Accident
Donald Kridler sixteen, son of Charles Kridler, living on Ray Street, sustained a serious leg wound yesterday when he collided with a glass fruit jar. A shard cut his leg, requiring six stitches from a physician. He was helping his mother clean the cellar when the accident occurred.
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Donald Kridler
Charles Kridler
Ray Street
Elks Plan Large Addition and August Convention
The Elks Lodge approved a 10 12 thousand dollar brick rear addition to the club building, adding a one story wing for grillroom kitchen and visiting rooms. Officers were installed and plans for the birth-state convention in August were outlined, with about 13 lodges and 2200 guests anticipated.
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Elks Club
Palace Theatre
Tri-State Association
Fairgrounds
Mammoth Street
Father Thinks Son Is Insane
Louis Rude Payne, 21, confessed slayer of his mother and brother, testified at a coroner inquest in Los Angeles. His father, Lucius F. Payne, former Public Utilities executive, visited him at the West Los Angeles police station and said he believed his son is insane. The elder Payne offered no reproach during the two hour interview about the hatchet killings.
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Los Angeles
Louis Rude Payne
Carrie L. Payne
Robert
Sharpsburg Woman Severely Injured In Domestic Assault
Isaiah Glass 45 was jailed after he assaulted his wife Mrs L Virginia Glass 35 at their Sharpsburg home. She was rushed to Washington County Hospital in critical condition with a crushed left forehead and deep facial wounds. A three pound hammer was found at the scene. A 15 year old daughter raised the alarm. Glass allegedly admitted to the assault while semi intoxicated.
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L. Virginia Glass
Sharpsburg
Washington County
Isaiah Glass
Glass
Glass Home
Hammond
Renner
Daley
Suter
Romeo Riccardi Discharged After Pay Phone Incident
In Philadelphia on June 6 Romeo Riccardi, sculptor, tipped three nickels into a pay phone, found no service, and tore out the receiver. He appeared before Magistrate James Medway, who discharged him after Riccardi claimed the druggist was uninterested in his complaint.
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Philadelphia
Romeo Riccardi
James Medway
Riccardi
Ice Field Holds Amid Heat Wave in Kittanning
Great gorges of ice along the Allegany river banks resist the heat as locals flock to the field near Templeton and Sarah Furnace to dig chunks. In nearby Kittanning, residents prayed for rain to save sun scorched crops across Armstrong County.
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Kittanning
Allegany River
Templeton
Sarah Furnace
Artestong
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