Blimp Italia Stranded by Wind Might Miss Pole Landing
Kings Bay Spitsbergen May 28 A strong southeast wind hampers the Dirigible Italia as it nears Kings Bay on its North Pole attempt. Officials say return speed is slow and landing could be difficult with the weather worsening. The craft had not appeared by 11:30 am, thirteen hours after leaving the Pole, and earlier had to push three motors to fight the wind.
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Kings Bay
Spitsbergen
Spitzbergen
Wife who slew husband given 2 yrs in jail
In Baltimore on May 25 Mrs. Isabelle Stewart was sentenced to two years for manslaughter in the death of her husband Thomas R. Stewart a Balti more and Ohio Railroad shop foreman. She testified she picked up a kitchen knife after he knocked her down but could not recall stabbing him and thought he was feigning injury.
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Baltimore
Isabelle ‘Stewart
Thomas R. Stewart
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Stewart
Protests Over Bus Line Between Chambersburg and Greencastle
Protests against Cumberland Valley Transit Company applying to operate buses between Chambersburg and Greencastle were led by Pennsylvania railroad interests competing with a revived bus line in Franklin County. The Pennsylvania Public Service Commission sought permission for two street railway companies to discontinue trolley service and remove tracks between Chambersburg and Greencastle and to stop service between Chambersburg and Red Bridge Park.
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Cumberland Valley Transit Company
Chambersburg
Greencastle
Pennsylvania Railroad
Franklin County
Pennsylvania Public Service Commission
Shippensburg
Chaimbersburg
Red Bridge Park
Mrs Coolidge Rides With Son And Girl In Roadster
Mrs Calvin Coolidge was seen in the rumble seat of Miss Florence Trumbull's roadster with John at the wheel and Miss Trumbull beside him in Northampton Massachusetts. The scene occurred on May 25 as the party rode with the First Lady observed on the trip.
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Northampton
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
Florence
Trumbull
John
Miss Trumwall
Rooster theft leads to court appearance in Chambersburg
Otho Rockwell of near Mercersburg appeared in Chambersburg court on charges of stealing chickens. Frank Smith’s farm between Chambersburg and Mercersburg reported twenty one birds missing on May 11, with Rockwell selling a rooster matching the described specimen the following day.
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Otho Hockwell
Mércersburg
Chambersburg
Frank Smith
Mercersburg
Rockwell
Hail Storm Devastates West Central Alabama Areas
About 200 families are destitute after a severe hailstorm across West Central Alabama. Losses exceed 500000 with 600 square miles of farmland damaged. It ruined 3009 acres of cotton and 6000 acres of corn as refugees are cared for from Gordo base while Red Cross surveys needs.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
National Red Cross
Gordo
Relef
Red Cross
Montgomery
Battle Ends in Tie at Border Clash
Belgrade May 25 Extra reports a Macedonian revolutionary army gathered at Kustendil on the Bulgarian Serbian frontier. Pacifists and raiders clashed for two hours with equal casualties. Also British Dominions invited to join the war renunciation treaty discussions in Washington.
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Belgrade
Vermya
Kustendil
Jugo-Slavia
Dominions
Washington
Diacnasiona
Republicans May Have Now In Convention Baltimore
Maryland Republicans held their state convention to select 26 delegates for the GOP national convention and to instruct them to vote for Herbert Hoover. Delegates from districts planned caucuses to set two national delegates each, with 14 at large on a slate for ratification. At large delegates will cast half votes each.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Herbert Hoover
Waller-Tait
William P. Jackson
Roland R. Marchant
W. Bladen Lowndes
Henry F. Broening
Five reported dead in mine explosion at Conyngham shaft
Five men are reported dead and several are in hospitals in Wilkes-Barre Pa after an explosion today in the Conyngham shaft of the Hudson Coal Company.
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Wilkes-Barre
Conyngham
Hudson Coal Company
Train hits truck trailer kills two in Indiana
Gary Indianapolis bound train crashes into a truck trailer at St Johns killing the engineer and fireman. Passenger injuries are not reported.
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Gary
Ind
Indianapolis
Chicago
St John’s
Dempsey to Be a Grape Raiser in Fresno Deal
Fresno report says Jack Dempsey plans to quit liquor business and become a grape raiser. A pending deal would swap his hotel for 286 acres of vineyard property plus cash.
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Dempsey
Fresno
Cal
Jack Dempsey
Corporations Get Big Slice Of Cut In Tax
Tax cut debate in Congress centers on a compromise bill granting corporations the largest share of a 232 million dollar tax reduction. Officials expect executive approval. public disclosure of income tax returns remains contested. Continued on page 16.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Coolidge
Melon
House
Smoot
Utah
Negro Driver Sentenced After Drunken Crash
George A. Williams of Martinsburg colored man, arrested on Summit avenue after his car collided with a Williamsport trolley. He defaulted a fine and received 90 days in jail when arraigned before Justice J. H. Bitner in city court. Police found 19 quarts of whiskey in the damaged car headed toward Williamsport.
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George A. Williams
Martinsburg
Summit Avenue
Williamsport
J. H. Bitner
Williams
Farmers set for big Maryland Farmers Day at College Park
Hundreds of Washington County farmers join thousands statewide for Maryland Farmers Day at College Park tomorrow. About 400 to 500 county farmers with families are expected to travel by motor and train for a free lunch and a day of livestock shows contests poultry judging dairy products and forestry displays.
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Washington County
Maryland
College Park
Commissioners Split Over Broadway School Question
County commissioners remain divided over Broadway School. Some favor outside committee recommendations, others want competitive bids for a new building or remodeling. The split follows safety concerns, cost estimates, and pressure from the Parents Teachers Association and Taxpayers League.
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Broadway
Board of County Commissioners
League
Broadway School
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Board of Education
Taxpayers’ “League
Indictments and trials dominate Williamsport court docket
John Poole of Highfield faced pressed charges after witnesses testified the alleged crime took place in Pennsylvania placed outside jurisdiction. Detective Chapman testified the scene lay over a mile from the Mason and Dix line. Lloyd Culpepper, ex informant, was found guilty on two counts of stealing auto license tags. Cyrus Tracey, Preston Burger and Eugene Brwon linked to the thefts. Smithsburg was found guilty of non support. Wyatt Henson’s appeal for assault and battery was pressed, though tried without warrants. John Swisher of Pinesburg withdrew. Continued on Page 16.
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John Poole
Highfield
Marie Hopple
Pennsylvania
Bruce ©. Lightner
Poole
Mason and Dixon Line
Lloyd Culpepper
Prohibittion
P. Wachter
Culpepper
Preston
RCA Charged With Violating Antitrust Acts
The Federal Trade Commission charged the Radio Corporation of America with unlawful restraint of trade and monopolies, alleging it sold vacuum tubes to about 25 radio set manufacturers under an agreement to limit buyers to its tubes. The complaint cites Clayton Act and FTC Act Section 5, alleging actions that lessen competition and create a monopoly.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Radio Corporation of America
Weather Watcher Reports Mercury Rise Likely Today
The mercury fell to 42 degrees overnight in Keedynville per government observer J A Miller. By 7 am it climbed to 49 with signs of moderation later. Winter coats and covers were seen as the day begins.
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J. A. Miller
Keedynville
Hughes Sees Business Good Optimistic Note
New York May 25 Charles E Hughes voiced optimism over business telling the national board of fire underwriters that they are entitled to look forward to a very satisfactory future.
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New York
Charles E
Hughes
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Now He Faces Another Term
MILWAUKEE May 25 George Fox who spent most of his life in jails faces another stretch after attempting to rob the Poor box at St Augustine's church. An alarm arranged by the pastor led to his arrest yesterday. Fox claims he never drank liquor but says horse races have cost him fortunes.
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Milwaukee
George Fox
St Augustine's Church
Fox
Peggy Joyce to Wed Fifth Husband Count De Janze
London May 25 The Evening Standard says Miss Peggy Joyce the American actress is engaged to Count Frederic de Janze, making him her fifth husband. The romance is described as highly interesting and an open secret among their friends.
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London
The
Evening Standard
Peggy Joyce
Frederic de Janze
Divorce granted to Charles L Grant amid desertion claim
Judge Wagaman granted a divorce to Charles Lester Grant from Sarah E Grant after desertion was alleged. Attorney Daniel W. Doub appeared for Grant, while Hope E. Erb and Erb filed suit in court this morning for a divorce from Charles R. Erb. House votes to adjourn on Tuesday in Washington dated May 25.
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Charles Lester Grant
Wagaman
Sarah E. Grant
Daniel W. Doub
Grant
Hope E
Erb
Charles R. Erb
Washington
House
$3 Gold Pieces Command Higher Prices
New York May 25 auction records lift $3 gold pieces to $12.70 per ounce. A specimen from the 1875 vintage fetched that price at auction, signaling rising demand for the coinage among collectors.
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New York
Consolidation Coal Plans Mine Closures to Stabilize Market
The Consolidation Coal Company controlled by John D. Rockefeller Jr. will close 10 mines in Somerset Pennsylvania and Fairmont West Virginia, affecting about 250 workers. Chairman Robert C. Hill said the move aims to relieve overproduction and improve conditions for remaining staff, while denying price cutting or wage reductions as policy.
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New York
Consolidation Coal Company
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Robert C. Hill
Somerset
Pennsylvania
Fairmont
West Virginia
Hill
Compromise Vote Murkily Passes Amid Party Lines
A fragmented excerpt shows debate over a conference report on a home rule bill, with Democratic and Republican senators split along party lines. The text notes a noon vote and references Brice and Maryland Democrats, hinting at a political compromise shaping the bill’s path.
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Utah
Bor
Makin
Brice
Temocrats
Marrland
Blame Storm For Death By Electricity
Damage to wires during the April storm caused the death of David Eberly 51 of Pinols near Chambersburg who touched live lines and was electrocuted. His brother Frank, living with him, was injured trying to help but saved when 13 year old Mary grabbed him by the suspenders and pulled him away. The father remains in bed from shock but is expected to recover.
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David Eberly
Pinols
Chambersburg
Frank
David
Mary
Trio Held as Bank Bandits Near Albuquerque
Three heavily armed men in a roadster were arrested north of Albuquerque and held as suspects in the First National Bank of Lamar Colorado robbery. About 400 dollars in currency was found on them. The bank's president and cashier were killed. a teller and 20 000 dollars were taken by four robbers.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Here
First Nationnal
Lamar
Col
Bank
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Fisht
Jesse H. Jones
National Committee
Nays
Dean
A. Democrat
Aid
Minittee
Will
Vermont
Houston
al Smith
Culpepper II
Radio Corp
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Brother
Bank Bandits
Lewie Downey
Duding Pry
Miller
Melvin Spensara
Jod
W. Davin
Pryia
Troan
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