Amundsen Plans Polar Flight From Spitzbergen
Oslo and London dispatches report Roald Amundsen preparing a long awaited flight toward the North Pole from Spitzbergen. Observers include Lincoln Ellsworth and Dietrichson with risk of extended 18 hour return if a landing place is found. Competitor Algarason sails aboard the Iceland awaiting completion of his airship.
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Lai
Roald Amundsen
Rieser Rsen
Isound
Ing’s Bay
King’s Bay
Cape Columbia
Greennd
Peary
Prgvate
Greenland
Amundsen
London
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Arctic
Antarctic
Gerettir Algarason
Iceland
Inverpool
Bhimp
Norway
Amund
Deadly wind storm rips through Colorado towns
A May day wind storm swept across northeastern Colorado, killing three people and injuring three others as debris 75 miles long damaged homes and utilities. A carpenter, Loren H Bennett, died when a roof collapsed. a seven year old girl died in Jerseyville. a boy and two women were injured.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Yesteday
Loren H. Bennett
Berthoud
Jerseutiie
Bert Nose
China fighting resumes as Peking power struggle grows
In Peking tensions rise between Feng Yu-Hsiang and Chang Tso-Lin after six months of relative peace, renewing clashes over administration control. In Canton, unrest grows as opium distribution, gambling taxes, and union splits threaten public services and fuel strikes by oil dealers allied with major oil firms. Gunboats sit idle as officials flee to Swatow and Whampoa amid mounting uncertainty.
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Peking
Tuan Chi-fui
China
Wu Pei-Pu
Chang Tso-Lin
Feng Yu-Hsiang
Canton
Yunnan
Kwangsi
Standard Oil Co
New York
Texas Oil Co
Asiatic Petroleum Co
Tee Sait
Etlcu
Kuomingtang E
South China
Kwangtang
Swatow
Hongkong
Whampoa
Inventor claims new filamentless bulb halves lighting costs
Newark, May 22 AP A bulb without a filament was demonstrated as a perfected electric light. Conrad Schickerling heads the developing corporation after three years of effort. The device uses two poles one negative and one positive to radiate light with no connection at the upper ends.
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Newark
N. J
Conrad Schickerling
Witnesses dispute identity in Lopez-Frazier case in federal court
J W Meyers testifies he saw Arthur Frazier die in France during Meuse Argonne offensive on October 6 1918. Roderick Cornelius of Oneida also recalls schooling with Frazier at Flandreau South Dakota before the fight. Other witness claims Lopez-Frazier is not the soldier Arthur Frazier.
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Minneapolis
Arthur Frazier
France
J. W. Meyers
Laurel
Wis
28Th Infantry
Lopez-Frazier
Meuse-Argonne
Pyudigr
South Dakota
Roderick Cornelius
Oneida
Flandreau
Tober
Arthur Lopez-Frazier
Meyers
Argonne
Frazier
All Taxes High Says Gary At Steel Institute Meeting
Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel declares at the American Iron and Steel Institute meeting that taxes are too high at national state and municipal levels. He cites income and inheritance taxes as especially burdensome and says business activity has declined due to taxation. He endorses cabinet statements and warns against those seeking higher taxes.
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New York
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
American Iron & Steel Institute
O Leary Elected President of U S Chamber of Commerce
John W. O Leary vice president of the Chicago Trust Company was chosen president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States at the organization's annual convention in Washington on May 22.
Baseball Scores From Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia and New York
Baseball results show Boston and Brooklyn games with early runs and late innings. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh matches listed with pitcher and batter pairings across Philadelphia and New York venues.
Soldiers slain while bathing near Camp Stotsenberg
Three Philippine scout soldiers missing over two weeks were found dead in the mountains near Camp Stotsenberg. Negrito outlaws reportedly murdered them with bolo knives as they bathed by a stream, and seized the soldiers’ gun during a hunting expedition.
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Manila
Camp Stotsenberg
Bantam Title Fight to Open Outdoor Season in Chicago
Chicago May 28 AP Charly Phil Rosenberg New York bantamweight champion meets Harold Smith Chicago stock yards in ten rounds tonight. No title on the line and no decision. In the semi final Johnny Orem Worcester Maas faces Davis claimant of Pacific coast featherweight title.
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Chicago
Charly ‘Phil’ Rosenberg
New York
Harold Smith
Pride of
Vast Coal Vein Found in North Vancouver
A. C. Mc Dougall announced a coal vein 52 feet thick at Hat Creek, 170 miles north of Vancouver on the Pacific Great Eastern railway. The coal area extends about 312 miles by 213 miles, located by drilling and nearly uninterrupted by shale seams.
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Vancouver
B. C
A. C. McDougall
Hat Creek
Pacific Great Eastern Railway
Pavillion Station
McAdoo Puts Focus on 1928 Nominations with East Talks
Washington dispatch reports W G McAdoo shaping a 1928 presidential bid with a chain of Democratic outreach across the eastern states. He will visit New York for a week after meetings in Louisville with Governor Fields and James B Brown, and has seen Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and Daniel C Roper, while supporters push to end the two thirds rule.
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New York
Washington Dispatch
New York World Today
W. G. McAdoo
East
Daniel C. Roper
McAdoo
Swell Diner Attacks Cops At Trocadero Club
In New York on May 28, diners at the Trocadero club on 51st Street attacked two federal agents using chairs and force. Officers drew guns to subdue the crowd, arresting head waiter Albino Gearoni and the manager after threats to shoot. Police note padlocking of similar clubs in recent months.
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New York
Attem
Albino Gearoni
Buckner
Young Slayer Takes Appeal
The Supreme Court received the appeal from Schuylkill County Court for William C Cavalier a 15 year old sentenced to death for killing his grandmother to rob. Counsel T B Roads and C W Starudenmailer said the appeal seeks justice not delay and the case will be heard in Pittsburgh the first week in September.
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Philadelphia
William C. Valier
Supreme Court
Schuykill County
T. B. Roads
C. W. Starudenmailer
Cavalier
Pittsburgh
Grinnell Elected President of National Parks Association
George Bird Grinnell of New York was elected president of the National Parks association at the national meeting in Washington. He succeeds Secretary Hoover who retired under pressure of public duties.
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Grinnell
Washington
George Bird Grinnell
New York
National Parks Association
Hoover
Gray Pictures Good Outlook for the West
Washington May 22 The West looks for improved business conditions says Carl R Gray president of the Union Pacific system in an address to the Chamber of Commerce of the United States He notes the danger elements have passed and mid summer should bring better business Agriculture remains unsettled and the farmer is over advised He calls for more business support of agriculture Palmer of the Fleet Corporation warns protection for shipping may help the merchant marine but questions subsidy rehabilitation.
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Washington
West
Carl R. Gray
Omaha
Union Pacific System
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Gray
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
Chamber
Twins say Lopez Fraiser impostor in war compensation suit
Three Indian youths who knew Arthur Frasier at Flandreau Indian school and two who served with him in the army testified that Arthur Lopez-Frasier is not the man they knew. Witnesses said the man claimed as Fraiser bears no resemblance to the real Frasier. The defense may present more witnesses to support Lopez-Frasier as Arthur Lopes, a Mexican with relatives in Utah and Texas. Fraiser, who served overseas, remains hospitalized with tuberculosis.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Arthur Frazier
Flandreau
South Dakota
Arthur Lopez-Fraszier
Arthur Frasier
Testit Azier
Arthur Prasier
Pinintites
Verettd
Frasier
AEF
pes-Fraszier
Russia Ignored Traffic in Arms at Geneva Conference
Geneva May 22 AP Russia was eliminated from the list of states whose ratification is required to activate the arms traffic convention. Theodore E. Burton, head of the American delegation, noted Russia’s refusal to participate and said neighbors’ fears remain. He proposed reservations applying to all countries bordering Russia including Finland, Estonia, and Latvia.
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Geneva
Russia
Theodore E. Burton
Finland
Esthonia
Latvia
Lewis and Munn Move Ahead to May Heavyweight Bout
Chicago May 22 AP report says chilly Lake Michigan winds push the heavyweight contenders James Lewis and Wayne Munn to forgo training and proceed toward their May 30 bout in Michigan City.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Strangler
Lewis
Wayne
Big) Munn
Michigan City
White House Pup Is A Bad Dog At The Mansion
Washington May 22 Paul Pry the White House aierelate is sporting a munzie as a growing tendency to take his executive duties seriously. The dog has moved beyond grounds duties and even regressed to取り pockets for clothing from a White House messenger. Mrs Coolidge accepted a muzzle gift from Senator Underwood. The asiredale is fond of the President and Mrs Coolidge and never snaps at them.
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Washington
Paul Pry
White House
Executive Mansion
Canadian beer has light kick surprises border crowds
Thousands of Americans along Ontario border sample Ferguson beer amid test of 2.5 percent alcohol. Reported no intoxication by 11 p.m. observers, while Windsor and Detroit drinkers fill hotels and streets with crowds.
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Toronto
Ont
Ontario
Fergie
Ferguson
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Prescott
Arena
Indsor
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League of America
Fort Erie
Buffalo
Bam
Wheeler
Detroit
Windsor
Otel
Nickie
War on Frauds extends to central division probe
Chicago reports a central division investigation led by Frank W. Hill as manager to combat commercial frauds. J. H. Tregoe of New York directs the effort backed by the National Association of ... raising a $3,000 fund, with actions spanning from the Rocky Mountains to Canada and the Gulf.
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Chicago
Central Division
Prosscuti Pee Dauatiers
Frank W. Hill
York
J. H. Tregoe
National Association of It Men
Mr. T
Rocky Mountains
Canada
Gulf
Giant celebration rally with massive attendance planned
An estimated not less than 25 000 people are expected to witness a picturesque pageant featuring nine bands. A mammoth semi barbecue will feed not less than 20 000 with 5 000 pounds of meat, 20 000 buns, 350 gallons of coffee, and 300 pounds of butter. Over 40 000 feet of lumber will build stands and seats, with parking for about 2 000 cars and 40 attendants.
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Idaho
American Falls
Bannock
Carl A. Valentine
Pocatello
Ereinye Ag
United States
Northwest
Boston Harbor Seizure Snags 1054 Cases Of Liquor
Boston police and customs seized 1054 cases of liquor valued at 89000 from the steamer Vanseen Me en route to Boston. Eleven crew members including Robert Holliday of Spo Wash were arrested as police say the liquor was bound for two Back Bay clubs. The steamer normally sails Boston Crasselli NJ route.
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Boston
Boston Harbor
Robert Holliday
Spo Wash
Back Bay
Boston-Crasselli
N. J
Cabinet Overthrown in Belgium After Non-Confidence Vote
The cabinet of Premier Aloys Van de Vyvere falls to a 98 to 73 non confidence vote in the chamber of deputies. Van de Vyvere and the entire cabinet present their resignations to the king.
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Bruxsells
Aloys van de Vyvere
Chamber of Deput
van de Vyvere
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