Plane crash kills two youth passengers in Salt Lake City
Aft Lake field Salt Lake City May 11 plane piloted by A Claren Nelson crashed after takeoff in heavy west wind. The craft nosedived from 100 feet bursting into flames killing Nelson and two 15 year old boys Grand Christense n and Russell De Lage. Witnesses say wind and loss of control caused the crash. Nelson had resigned as head of the Western division of the air mail service last August.
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Salt Lake City
Woodward Field
A. Claren Nelson
Western Division
Air Mail Service
Grand Christensen
Russell de Lage
Nelson
Salt Lake Territory
Flenner Calls for Wide Idaho Celebration of Reservoir
Idaho newspaper man Guy Flenner urges a large celebratory event for the American Falls reservoir project. He notes the Idaho Reclamation Association’s role, the national publicity value from prior campaigns, and the plan to attract eastern and western attention while benefiting every south Idaho community. He praises American Falls citizens for their resilience amid uncertainty and tax burdens.
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American Falls
Idaho Reclamation Association
Guy Flenner
Idaho
Pocatello
Flenner
Eastern
The
Reclamation Association
South
Riffian Chief Fights French Forces in Morocco Front
Reports from Tetuan indicate intensified Riffian assaults on French Morocco with increased French air and artillery support. Abd El Krim mobilizes forces as rebels receive tribal aid and pan Islamic influence grows. French reinforcements face severe open-terrain sniping while advancing to aid frontline troops.
French Reinforcements in Morocco Prepare Offensive
Paris May 11 The French offensive plans amid Moroccan front lines accelerate as Algeria detachments join northern Morocco. Marshal forces near 100000 expected to break Abd el Krim’s Rif forces with a 70,000 governor general’s force in place. A six mile front aims to drive rebels into the mountains. Abd el Krim’s main push from Ouezzan region feared as tribesmen rally for holy war. Continued on page Three.
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Paris
Algeria
Morocco
Abd-El- Krim
Rrea
Marshall
Abd-El-Krim
Ouezzan
Bodies in sunk steamer Norman to be reached by breaking hull
U S engineers plan to use a fifty foot chain and large anchor as a hammer to dismantle the Norman’s cabin as crews search for 23 missing bodies after the vessel sank last Friday. Divers faced strong currents and will conduct a river search toward Helena, Ark.
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Memphis
Tenn
United States
Norman
Helena
Ark
Robber of Cafe Returns for Lost Two Cents
Ogden Utah May 11 AP one of two bandits who robbed the Bon Ton cafe at 2 am and got 100 02 from the register dropped two cents and, after moving to the door, returned to recover the pennies. The Chinese cashier reported the incident to police.
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Ogden
Utah
Earl Cooper Wins 250 Mile Memorial Race in Charlotte
Earl Cooper won the 250 mile Memorial Day automobile race at Charlotte speedway. Hartz finished second with Tommy Milton third after leading portions of the event. About forty thousand spectators watched as Cooper moved to the lead at the 200 mile mark and finished in 2 hours 2 minutes 55 seconds at an average speed of 121.6 mph, earning $10,000. Hartz received $5,000.
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Charlotte
N. C
Earl Cooper
Charlotte’s Speedway
Hartz
Tommy Milton
Dec Shattuck
Reggie Johnson
Milton
Benny Hill
Harry
Wonderlich
Yh Hiett
Felines
Harry Hartz
Cooper
Hindenburg to Take the Reins of Government
Berlin May 11 AP Today marked Von Hindenburgs entrance as president elect of the German republic. Nationalists planned a grand showing along the route from the suburban station to Broad Street, Brandenburg Gate and the chancellery. Police prepared tight orders to prevent marches and counter demonstrations amid fears of trouble. Patrols aerial and ground were organized with extra security including dogs and police reserves. Officials including Chancellor Luther Defense Minister Gessler and others awaited at Heerstrasse with a brief ceremony and floral tribute by Luthers daughter before the convoy to the chancellery palace.
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Berlin
von Hindenburg
German Republic
Hamburg
Broad Heerstrasse
Brandenburg Gate
Chavel
Hindenburg
Heerstrasse
Luther
Gessler
Interior
Schiel
Meissner
Kemper
van Seeckt
Senker
Boess
Friedenburg
Colorado Wins On Road Regulations In Supreme Court
Washington May 11 AP Colorado won part of its fight against government restrictions on highway use in Rocky Mountain National Park. The district court dismissal was reversed and the case sent back for trial on its merits.
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Washington
Colorado
Supreme Court
Rocky Mountain National Park
District Court
Sound locating devices ordered for Army practice
Washington May 11 The War Department has ordered Stanford arsenal to manufacture eighteen sets of a new sound locating device before June 1. The equipment is for long range detection of aircraft as part of a summer program of extensive aerial target firing to test anti aircraft gun effectiveness.
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Washington
War Department
Ftanford Arsenal
Army
Oklahoma Wet Weather Causes Floods and Citzen Evacuations
Rain across Oklahoma turned to cloudbursts in Chickasha and Washita valley regions and the southwest. Five inches drenched Chickasha flooding crops and streets, with three feet of water in homes and two blocks from the business district. Boats aided evacuations as residents fled rising floods.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Chickasha
Washita River Valley
Officer Killed As Plane Crashes In Philippines
Manila May 11 AP Lieut John D Barrigar burned to death when his airplane crashed near Del Carmen Pamphanga province while searching for three artillery soldiers lost in the mountains. Private John Tabor escaped with slight injuries after being thrown clear. Barrigar struck a tree and the craft burst into flames. Tabor was seriously burned while attempting to rescue him.
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Manila
John D. Barrigar
del Carmen
Pamphanga
John Tabor
Barrigar
Tabor
Baby deaths at Geisen-Volk home cited for homicide
New York May 11 AP District Attorney Ryan said a nurse connected to Helen Geisen-Volk’s baby home reported that a baby died after its head was struck against a wall. He implied indictments for homicide may follow as the nurse described practices of sending ill children to scattered hospitals.
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New York
Ryan
Helen Geisen-Volk
Roosevelt hunting party arrives in Bombay
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and brother Kermit along with their hunting expedition members arrived in Bombay and reported all members in good health. They plan to depart for Rawalpindi tonight.
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Bombay
Theodore Roosevelt
Kermit
Rawalpindi
Today’s Games Recap From Regional Matchups
Box scores list RHE Boston and Cleveland with runs notations and pitcher lineups including Picinich Johnson Holloway Coles Bassler Shaute Myatt. Chicago hosts Washington while St. Louis faces Newark with Shawkey Ferguson and O’Neill in the lineup.
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Boston
Broner
Picinich
L. Johnson
Holloway, Coles and
Bassler
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Postponed by Rain
Rain caused the Pittsburgh at Philadelphia game to be postponed. Two games are scheduled for tomorrow with the cage game at Boston also postponed due to rain.
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Boston
Yankees Rally Homer Duo Leads Early Scoring Rally
In St Louis on May 11 the New York Yankees led off with back to back home runs by Robert Mussel and Walter Pipp in the first inning against the Browns. Danforth pitched as George Sisler, Browns manager, singled in the fifth, his twenty sixth straight game with a hit.
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St. Louis
Robert Meusel
Walter Pipp
New York Yankees
Danforth
Pipp
Mussel
George Sisler
Browns
Colorado Faces Moonshine Boom Under New Law
Denver reports prohibition authorities warn Colorado will become arid for moonshine as tomorrow the state’s new law makes ownership and operation of a liquor still a felony. Moonshine price fears rise as incognito distributors threaten higher rates and cross state smuggling to meet demand. State Prohibition Director Lewis N. Bchorf says Colorado distillers may coordinate with rivals in the Rocky Mountain region under the felony regime.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Lewis N. Bchorf
Rocky Mountain
Explorer party plans aerial trip to tropical valley
George Platter and his three sons prepare for an expedition to a reported tropical valley in northeast British Columbia. An air craft from Three Rivers Quebec will carry the party and a radio set is among the supplies for the journey starting soon.
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Wrangell
Alaska
George Platter
British Columbia
Three Rivers
Quebec
Reclamation Enterprises to Be Advanced in U.S. Policy
Washington May 11 AP Secretary Work outlines reclamation program aims and the need to attract settlers to ensure project finance. He warns old and new projects hinge on available farm families and coordinated land settlement efforts with railroads and governors.
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Washington
Work
Reclamation Service
Ecommerce
Congress
Liquor Fleet Breaking Up In Atlantic
New York reports the dry navy blockade thinning rum row along the Atlantic, with fog and mist aiding some ships to slip away. Coast guard officials say many vessels have vanished or moved shoreward to dodge interdiction as 38 craft remain on patrol off Sandy Hook and Cape May.
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New York
Atlantic Seaboard
Hillard
Coast Guard
Washington
Cape Ann
Cape May
N. J
W. W. E. Jacobs
Sandy Hook
Railroads to Recover Full Army Transport Rates
Washington reports the Supreme Court ruled that land grant railroads may reclaim full transportation rates for enlistment applicants and discharged soldiers after initially accepting reduced charges. The decision overturns a Court of Claims ruling, with Southern Pacific and Western Pacific plaintiffs seeking reopenings of settlements contested as troop transport.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Southern Pacific
Western Pacific
Court of Claims
Troona
United States
Mother Grieves for Runaway Boy
South Bend Indiana May 11 AP a mother in North Liberty Mrs Framen 15 year old ran away six weeks ago doctors say her illness stems from grief and unless the boy is returned she may not recover hospital doctors report the family pleads for the youth to come home as the only hope to save the mother’s life
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South Bend
Ind
Framen
North Liberty
Arren Framen
Coolidge Sends Birthday Congratulations to Japanese Emperor
President Coolidge cabled congratulations to the Emperor of Japan on the twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The message conveyed hearty felicities and best wishes from the American people, signed Calvin Coolidge.
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Washington
Coolidge
Japan
Calvin Coolidge
Frick Life Policy Proceeds Exempt From Inheritance Tax
Proceeds totaling 474000 from life insurance policies left by Henry C C Frick for his widow and daughter were not subject to the inheritance tax, a ruling announced today in Washington.
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Washington
Henry CC. Frick
Salt Lake Fellowship group visits Boise in Chamber events
A Salt Lake Good Fellowship Chamber of Commerce excursion spent a Sunday in Boise with a banquet at the Owyhee hotel. O A Barton presided while welcomes were offered by Lieut Governor Baldridge and Mayor Eagleson. Oliver Ohaga spoke on Idaho’s prosperity ahead as Greenwood and Sullivan urged industrial organization. University of Utah musicians entertained and a Mosque dance followed.
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Tribune
Boise
Salt Lake Good Fellowship
Chamber of Commerce
Boise Chamber of Commerce
Owyhee Hotel
O. A. Barton
Boise- Payette Lumber Company
H. €. Baldridge
Ernest ©. Eagleson
Idaho
Oliver Ohaga
M. J. Greenwood
A. ©. Sullivan
Salt Lake
Idaho Industries
Mr. Greenwood
Utah Manufacturers Association
University of Utah
Adam
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Tetuan
Spanish Morocco
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Germany
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Roosevelt
Orient
Cleveland
Harris and Cochrane
Shaute and
Myatt
Chicago
Rhe
Johnson and Rule
Cvengros
Blankenship
Crouse
Bischoff
Newarkeft. Louis
Shawkey
Ferguson and O'Neill
Schang, Jones
MIT
Centennial State
Atlantic
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