Lowden Sees Farm Relief as Key Issue in 1928 Race
In New York on May 16 Frank O. Lowden, former Illinois governor, said farm relief will dominate this year’s campaign. He argued McNary-Haugen farm relief must unify Republicans to prevent a Democratic victory, claiming 258 delegates pledged for Kansas City and citing a hard fought national election ahead.
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Negro Attacks Two Sleepers in Birmingham Home
In Birmingham Alabama on May 16 a Black assailant hacked Mrs Daisy Steinmetz to death and seriously injured N J Priest former Brooklyn National pitcher as they slept. The attacker entered through a rear window and theft noted from pockets and trousers. Police believe robbery motive. In Lake City Florida a boy named Garner 7 died after being struck by an automobile driven by De Gerner 18 the collision reportedly unavoidable and the driver attempted to avoid the child.
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Schramm Improvement Reported After Largo Auto Crash
Fred C. Schramm head of the Johnson Drug Store chain and Maso, injured near Largo on May 9, are reported to be progressing well in Tampa. Schramm plans to leave for Bull Lake late this week as he recovers in Florida.
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Dirigible Italia on Long Cruise Is Headed Toward North Pole
In Williamsport on May 16, Herbert Hoover secretary of commerce and Republican presidential candidate fished in hip boots near a trail with a gray hat and an old brown ass. He showed a live trout and joked about fishing rather than politics as photographers captured the moment.
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Herbert Hoover
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Prince and Mahamee Plan Visit to America
London reports Bir Tukoji Rao former Maharajah of Tudore and his third wife Nancy Ann Miller may visit the United States. He calls marriage a symbol uniting east and west and his wife says she has not abandoned Christianity.
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Waved Lashes Catch Paris Fashion Niche
In Paris on May 16 a new craze for permanently waved eye lashes takes hold among ultra chic eccentrics. A delicate tool and tiny tongs shape long silk lashes, though results range from striking to unsettling and the trend seems fleeting and limited in reach.
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Elko Gambler Murder Case Linked to Elko Man Missing
In Nevada police pursue Robert White after Louis Lavell, a prominent Elko gambler, vanished May 6. Lavell’s burned body was found May 9 on a ranch near Elko. Kathryn White, arrested in New York, is linked to the case as officers widen the search while she heads toward Ireland.
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Nevada
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Woman Charged with Murder in New York Hotel Arrest
Mrs Kathryn White, 92, of Elko Nevada, was arrested at the Cornish Arms hotel on a fugitive from justice charge. She and husband Robert, at large, are accused in the murder of La Vou in Bike Mey, body cremated. She used the name Kennally and had a passport, Ireland ticket, and 600 in cash.
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Kennally
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Italia dirigible Italia to return to Kings Bay by Friday
King’s Bay, Spitzbergen, May 16 AP A steady radio link with the dirigible Italia reports observations from the polar voyage. General Umberto Nobile says fog delayed a remaining hour and a half of flight while ice landings and shore parties proceed.
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Smith Reaches 603 Delegates as Hoover Hits 467
In Washington on May 16, Governor Smith surpasses 600 delegates with a total of 603 from instructed pledged and claimed votes after three-state primaries and conventions. Hoover's tally reaches 467 with 14 contested. New Jersey yields Smith's full Democratic slate and Hoover at least 25 Republican delegates.
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Hoover
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Coolidge
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Lowden
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New York
Planes On Way To Aid Bremen In Labrador Flight
Two amphibian planes led by Major General Fechet of the US Army Air Service took off at 10 15 am eastern daylight time for St George's Newfoundland to reach Labrador coast and aid the monoplane Bremen on its flight to New York. The mission aims to reach St George's tonight, then Labrador tomorrow, with arrival in New York expected Saturday or Sunday if no delays occur.
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Idaho Girls Stole a Dress Arrested in Salt Lake City
Delia McCoy and Mary Walker of Idaho pleaded guilty at arraignment to post larceny for stealing a $610 dress from a Salt Lake City department store. The case was continued to tomorrow as authorities arrange return to their homes. They refused to identify their Idaho hometown. They said they stole the dress after being refused work in business establishments.
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Delia McCoy
Mary Walker
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Tment
Jehed Bee
Language Jargon to Enter California School Books
Sacramento May 16 The AP reports California introduces a new series of language books for public schools featuring cartoonlike illustrations and a newspaper style. Lead paragraphs slogan references and headline emphasis will teach journalistic writing. Three books will be ready for the fall term.
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Demand for Prosecution of Gunmen in Hanson Case
Niagara Falls residents press for punishment of two coast guardsmen who opened fire on Jacob Hanson after a confrontation during a patrol. Resolutions demand prosecution of those who gave orders and were responsible, and copies will be sent to Secretary Mellon and Senators Wagner and Copeland. Hanson, Elks official, was seriously wounded returning from an Elks meeting. no liquor was found in his car.
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Woman Takes Thirteen-Story Jump to Death in New York
Mrs Virginia Starr leapt from a 13th floor window at West 75th Street after crying goodbye while her husband bathed and her son ate breakfast. Police say she had been under medical care for nervous breakdown and low mood. The incident occurred the day after the family moved into the apartment.
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Fire Claims Two Young Children in Argo Suburb Blaze
A nighttime fire in Argo Illinois killed two children aged three and two who were sleeping in a building. The flames spread to three nearby frame houses housing several families, threatening a large section of the village before being stopped.
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Baseball doubleheader results and rain postponements today
National League games Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and St Louis at Boston were postponed by rain. In Boston the Red Sox offense exploded with 10 runs, while Detroit and Cleveland posted late rallies but fell short. Philadelphia beat Cleveland 15 to 2 after a 15 run outburst, with starting pitchers Barret and Bradley contributing.
Errant Prince Carol Sails From England Amid Mystery
May 16 Dover and Godstone report Prince Carol, unwanted in England, sailed for the continent at 2 46 pm with Madame Lupsescu and three secretaries. The Romanian crown prince, pursued by press, left Victoria station for Dover amid secrecy and is believed headed to Belgium or France after leaving England by tomorrow night.
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Belgium
France
Burley Girl Missing After Week Long Search
Hal cyon Parrott a 17 year old girl from Burley Idaho has been missing for a week. A city wide police search is under way after she was last seen near a park on May 9. Her father Dr O B Parrott says foul play is unlikely suggesting she ran away previously and was found once before. She was last seen with no extra clothes and little money and is described as 17, five feet tall about 125 pounds with dark hair and eyes. she wore a dark red silk dress tan coat and black patent leather shoes.
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Idaho
Halcyon Parrott
O. B. Parrott
Buhi
Fleet maneuvers off Lahaina test U S Pacific force
United States battle fleet staged simulated enemy actions off Lahaina Hawaii with ships deployed near Lehetna roads after negotiating through mock submarines and aircraft. The operation aims to rehearse coastal defense and will continue with maneuvers before returning to base.
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San Prancisco
Brave mistress removes bone splinter from pet lioness
In Oakland California Mia Nannetti risks her arm to reach into her pet lioness Princess’s throat after a bone splinter lodges there. She dislodges the splinter, allowing the bone to pass into the stomach with veterinary aid later confirming the removal.
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