Relief plans for Amundsen Ellsworth Arctic expedition under debate
News from New York reports several veteran explorers advise against urgent rescue. Knud Rasmussen notes Amundsen may head to Fort Conger or Cape Columbia, delaying word until Thule mail arrives next year. Lincoln Ellsworth backer Prentice offers to raise funds, while Hoel says rescue flights are unlikely. Norway debates organized relief under general supervision.
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America
Norway
Knud Rasmussen
Amundsen
Fort Conger
Cape Columbia
Thule
Bernon
Prentice
Lincoln Ellsworth
Lundsen
Alasa
Pole
Hoel
Osloniversity
Olf Jacobscon
Paavo Nurmi Narrowly Escapes Fall on Deck
New York May 28 AP Paavo Nurmi famed Finnish runner who has raced in this country since January narrowly avoided a 55 foot fall into the Hudson when he tripped over a cable on the deck of the liner Tochholn. A passenger steadied him and the crowd cheered. Nurmi said he hoped to return next year.
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New York
Paavo Surm
Hudon
Tochholn
Ome
Nurmi
Bobby Jones Misses Record by One Stroke at Lido
Bobby Jones of Atlanta, Georgia, failed by one stroke to equal the course record of 70 in the eastern section qualifying round of the national open tournament at Lido. His 71 included six birdies, with over par on four holes.
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Long Beach
N. Y
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Lido
Jones
Bourbons Seek a New Leader
Washington May 28 AP renewed signs of activity in Democratic national policies point to an extensive reorganization of party machinery and the designation of a new national chairman. Indications suggest a meeting of the Democratic national committee within weeks to affirm a successor and rehabilitate the party after last November's defeat.
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Washington
Clemaver
West Virginia
John W. Davis
New York
Oceen
Representative Oldfield
Arkans
Democraticongressional Committee
Linmayer
Comand
T Party
National Committee
Ashington
Farmers Ask Silence On 1928 Potato Acreage
Washington May 28 AP A Minnesota farmers group the North Branch Farmers Producers association telegraphed the agriculture department asking them to keep quiet about planned 1928 potato acreage. The note followed an announcement that farmers intended a four percent reduction from 1924 planting.
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Washington
North Branch Farmers Producers’ Association of Minnesota
Department of Agriculture
Department
French Losses in Morocco Reach Four Hundred Killed
Paris reports French casualties in the Morocco campaign against Abd-El-Krim total 400 dead 1100 wounded and 35 missing. Premier Painiere told the chamber the losses are one third French troops and two thirds Senegalese as deputies lined up to back the government policy of resisting invasion.
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Paris
Morocco
Abd-El-Krim
Painiere
Chamber of Deputies
Obelisk Raised Over Dion O Banion Grave
Chicago May 26 An obelisk shaft thirty feet high and costing five thousand dollars was raised yesterday over the grave of Dion O Banion slain gangster in Mount Carmel cemetery. The obelisk bears the name O Banion and was ordered by the widow. O Banion was shot last autumn by underworld rivals.
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Chicago
Dion O’banion
Mount Caramel
O’banion
Ex convict shoots mother and son in Chicago
Wim Hawkey, an ex convict, opened fire at the home of Mrs Isa belle Scheckley and her son Louis after seeking his wife. Mrs Scheckley, 60, was killed and Louis, 28, seriously wounded before Hawkey escaped.
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Chicago
Isabelle Scheckley
Louis
Wim. Hawkey
Hawkey
Nevada Reveals Relics From Early Tribe Discovery
Reno researchers trace indiana of an earlier Nevada race 20 miles west of Vioche. Field workers uncover 2.5 miles of petroglyphs in an obsidian cliff and extensive pottery with thick glaze and black markings resembling Chinese characters.
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Reno
Nev
Nevada
National Demographic Society
Vioche
Robert Hamilton
Pueblo Grande de Nevada
St. Thomas
Prince of Wales receives warm welcomes in Orange Free State
In South Africa the Prince of Wales was greeted with large crowds as he toured several towns in the northeastern Orange Free State. At Gunhill he reviewed 1,200 horsemen who paraded in his honor.
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South Africa
Steynsvast
Orange Free State
Prince of Wales
Oran Free State
Gunhill
Mehlhorn Leads Midwest Open Elimination With 137
West Moreland Country Club golfer Mehlhorn topped the Midwest elimination rounds of the national open with scores 34 32 66 plus a first round par 71 for 137 total. Jock Hutchison, ex British Open champion, joined at 147 after a 73 in the day’s play.
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Chicago
Bill Melhorn
West Moreland Country Club
Midwest
Jock Hutchison
Mehlhorn
President Coolidge Hosts Press on Mayflower Cruise
President Coolidge invited newspaper correspondents and news photographers to an afternoon cruise down the Potomac aboard the Mayflower. Cameras and pencils were barred as the sole order of the day.
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Washington
White Mouse
Coolidge
Potomac River
Pocatello Observes Poppy Day With Legion Volunteers
Poppy Day will be observed in Pocatello on Friday as American Legion auxiliary members and helpers sell small memorial poppies. The effort supports disabled servicemen and honors those who died in service in France.
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Pocatello
American Legion Auxiliary
France
Doctors Explain Causes of Infantile Paralysis and Ailments
Atlanta physicians address juvenile cripples and asthma cures at the American Medical association meeting in May. Dr Gaenslen cites infantile paralysis as a leading source of child cripples and urges convalescent homes with education facilities. Dr Rowe suggests skin tests to tailor asthma treatment and notes common triggers including dog and cat dander and certain foods.
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A. Gaenslen
Milwaukee
American Medical Association
Albert N. Rowe
Oakland
California
Shriners Arrest Incident Stuns Utah Crowd
In Salt Lake City thrill surrounds a Shrine meet crowd as two Oklahoma City officials are briefly detained. A police wagon carries Ray Frazier and G. A. Paul after a dispute over a soft drink bottle, while Elise Kelly is linked to the incident.
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Shriners Convention
Los Angeles
Utah
Ray Frazier
Oklahoma City
Okla
G. A. Paul
Frazier
Elise Kelly
Oklahoma City Planning Board
Memphis Negro Saves 82 From River Disaster Honored by President
Tom Lee of Memphis, praised by President Coolidge for saving 82 lives when the steamer Norman sank in the Mississippi River. He traveled to Washington with Paul Black and George Morris of the Memphis News- Scimitar to receive the commendation and share a handshake with the President.
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Washington
Tom Lee
Memphis
Millionaire orphan estate valued at one million
The estate of William Nelson McClintock valued at about $1,000,000 was listed in probate court by the Northern Trust company. Cousins in Iowa and California plan lawsuits to challenge the will as their lawyers pursue the matter in probate court.
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New York
William Nelson McClintock
William D. Shepherd
Northern Trust Company
McClintock
Lving
Iowa
California
Thaw Affection for Miss Gray Cited by New York American
New York May 28 AP The New York American quotes Harry Thaw denying love but admitting admiration for dancer Fawn Gray who reportedly received 3000 worth of diamond bracelets from him Thaw says he was struck by her personality and grace and notes she may marry another man within a year His lawyer denies press agents shaped reports and Thaw plans to leave for Pittsburgh on legal matters
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New York American Today
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Fawn Gray
Thaw
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B. B. Coyne
Pittsburgh
Infant Drowned by Two Boys in Merrimac River
Vivian Mary Husson aged two months drowned yesterday after two boys John Veres aged nine and Miltiades Karitos aged six threw her into the Merrimac river for excitement. Police took the boys into custody.
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Maza
Vivian Mary Husson
Merrimac
Olice
John Veres
Miltiades Karitos
Riff Attack on the French Seen as Failure
Paris May 28 The Riffians press Morocco action near the west, but French headquarters report no change with 60 000 troops behind the Ouergha river prepared for offense if needed. A Bibane post assault failed completely, yet tribesmen remain undeterred. The chamber debates in Paris hinge on Brian and Malvy Madrid talks.
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Bibane
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Chamber of Deputies
Foeign
Brian
Louis Malvy
Madrid
Painleve
Er Painleve
France
French berichten on Riffian shifts in Morocco front
Paris reporting that Riffian regulars in Abd El Krim's forces have increased in the Moroccan front lines. Some tribesmen favoring his cause grow reluctant to fight, forcing Adjir Sultan to rely on his best troops. Evacuations north of the Ouergha river continue amid bombardment and close combat.
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Morocco
Abd-El-Krim
Adjir Sultan
Ouergha
Abd-El'Krim
Spanish air raids focus on Tizzi Azza and rebel centers
May 28 Melilla AP report says Spanish air squadrons concentrate bombing on Tizzi Azza and other rebel centers. Seaplanes drop bombs on small rebel groups. Frontline troops are relieved by fresh Spanish forces.
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Melilla
Spanish Morocco
Tizzi Azza
Federal prison to shift prisoners from Fort Leavenworth
The Department of Justice orders U S attorneys in Minnesota Montana North and South Dakota Wisconsin and Wyoming to stop committing white male prisoners to Fort Leavenworth. About 75 inmates will be sent to the state penitentiary at Sioux Falls to relieve overcrowding and shared with Kansas through Sioux Falls capacity.
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Federal Penitentiary
Fort Levenworth
Department of Justice
United States
Minnesota
Montana
North
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Sioux Falls
Kansas
Indicted trio seek release in Oberholtzer case
Noblesville Indiana May 28 AP A motion for release of D C G Stephenson Earl Klinek and Warl Gentry under indictment for the murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer of Indianapolis was filed in circuit court by Eph Inman attorney for the defendants.
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Noblesville
Ind
D. CG. Stephenson
Earl Klinek
Warl Gentry
Madge Oberholtzer
Indianapolis
Eph Inman
Utah Land Tract Reserved Near Great Salt Lake
The interior department ordered a 3,201 acre tract in Cox Bidder county Utah reserved from settlement today. The land borders the Great Salt Lake shore and will be held as reserved property.
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Washington
Cox Bidder County
Utah
Great Salt Lake
Interior Department
Payne Re-elected Chairman At National Parks Conference
The national conference on state parks unanimously re-elected John Barton Payne as chairman. Stephen T. Mather, director of the national park service, was chosen vice chairman. The executive committee is empowered to select next year's meeting place.
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National Conference On State Parks
John Barton Payne
Stephen T. Mather
National Park Services
Governor's Error Locks Civil Service Members Out
Sacramento May 28 AP Be cause Governor Richardson signed the wrong bill two members of the California civil service commission have been legislated out of their non salaried jobs. The bill was engrossed by a clerk and not the amended bill passed by the legislature. The attorney general ruled the signed bill became law and the error cannot be corrected. Newspaper men found the error but the governor's office withheld comment.
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Richardson
California Civil Service Commission
Gas Explosion Shakes Chicago Cafe Killing Two Employees
A gas explosion at the Hung Fung Low restaurant on State and Van Buren in Chicago caused two Black employees to die and a third to be injured. Diners and shoppers fled as police and fire crews responded. the blast originated from an 85 water heater on the building’s fourth floor, and investigators ruled it accidental.
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State
van Buren
State Street
Hung Fung Low
Oliver Freeman
William
May
Marshall Shows Continued Improvement In Nervous Exhaustion
Washington May 28 AP reports former Vice President Thomas K. Marshall remains improved while in Washington with nervous exhaustion. He was said to have slept well and passed a comfortable night.
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Washington
Thomas K. Marshall
Baseball doubleheader results in New York Philadelphia St Louis and Chicago
Summary of multiple baseball games with scores showing New York split with Boston and Philadelphia, St Louis and Chicago matchups. Notable pitchers listed include Pie Traynor Shawkey Lucey Gregg and Ruel among others.
New International Olympic Committee Proposed at Prague Meeting
In Prague on May 28 an International Olympic Committee was proposed to oversee world sports federations representing twelve nations. Gus Tavus T. Kirvy, former president of the American Olympic Committee, was elected as president.
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Prague
Czecho-Slovakia
Gustavus T. Kirvy
Dozen Brought to Surface by Rescue Squad
Coal Glen May 28 AP Four additional bodies are recovered at the Carolina Coal Company mine bringing total to 12. Records show 53 entombed, 1 abandoned. timekeeper notes 52 men underground at explosion with 27 white and 25 negroes. Rescue workers aided by American Legion auxiliary and Red Cross. Washington Bureau of Mines team directs. Main shaft nearly two thousand feet down. slate wall blocks air. miners fear no one will be extricated alive tomorrow.
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Carolina Coal Company
American Legion Auxiliary of
Sanford
The
American Red Cross
Bureau of Mines At
Washington
T. T. Read
Bureau
E. H. Graff
Treasure hunters return empty handed from Golden Gate wreck
San Pedro California May 28 AP. The Purse Seiner Balboa led by Captain Clifford Casey reached port after a May 2 voyage seeking the wreck of the Golden Gate wrecked off Mazatlan Mexico in 1862 with 1 500 000 in gold. The ship found the wreck in eight fathoms but an American consul noted earlier treasure hunters had already removed nearly all the bullion.
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San Pedro
Cal
Balboa
Golden Gate
Manzillo
Mexico
Clifford Casey
Rain Helped Suppress Miller Peak Fire at Fort Huachuca
At Fort Huachuca Arizona on May 28 volunteers fought Miller Peak blaze for seven days as a rainstorm aided both Apaches and troops in halting flames. The fire burned about 3000 acres before being extinguished last night.
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Fort Huachuca
Ariz
Miller Peak
Huachuca
Western forest fire devastates New Mexico timber
Forest Service reports a major blaze on the Gila National Forest of New Mexico has destroyed 7,000 acres and over 30 million feet of mature yellow pine. Replacing the loss would take 150 years of natural growth or 20 years of work and about 150000 dollars in expenditure. The fire was said to have started through human carelessness.
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Forest Service
Tila National Forest of
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