Speedway Races Draw Nearly Hundred Thousand Fans
Indianapolis May 30 The annual five hundred mile speedway race attracted nearly 100000 spectators. De Palma and Searles led early laps with tire issues and crashes noted as Roscoe Searles and Joy Boyer chased DePalma who led at the end of the first lap. Charlotte textile strike plans loom in the Carolinas as wage reductions stoke potential walkouts across mills in the Southeast.
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Wilcox
Joe Thomas
Milton’s
Ead
Rene
Thomas
Hailee
DePalma
Roscoe
Joy
Boyer
Aries
Speedway
Indianapolis
Ind
Omae Thai
Ty Tie
Bunter
Netes
Ralph
DePalmgé
Charlotte
North Carolina
Thomas F. McMahon
Unitea Textile Workers of the World
McMahon
Carolinas
Piedmont
Charlotte—Central_—Labor
Allsthes
Gablaentr
Mi Mbrriaon
Hey
Far
Tennern Textile
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
Wextite
International
England Presses Silesian Plan On Allied Council
Paris reports that Britain reiterates the Allies must meet this week on the Silesian question. London accepts France’s call for a council examination by a special mission of experts before any broader gathering.
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England
Great Britain
France
Alexa Stirling Defeated by English Champion in Open
Turnberry May 20 Miss Alexa Stirling of Atlanta American golf champion was defeated today by Miss Cecil Leiteh the British champion three up and two to play in the British ladies open. Miss Edith Cummings of Chicago beat Miss Isabelle Kemp of France eight and six.
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Turnberry
Alexa Stirling
Atlanta
Mise
Cecil “Léiteh
Edith Cummings
Chicago
Isabelle Kemp
France
Scotland
Cea i Tobi
Aver
Chantion
Miss Alering
Uta
Miss Alexa Stirling Leads in British Women’s Open
Turnberry Scotland May 30 Miss Alexa Stirling of Utah America leads as the British women’s open championship proceeds. Miss Julith Fowler defeats Miss Alice Haenhett two and one. Doris Chambers beats Miss Elking six and five. Mrs Quentin Feltner defeats Miss Bridgeford four and three.
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Bubrogate
Alice Haenhett
Sanrancisco
Misa
Suitor with Bat Arrested in Alabama Slaying Case
Huataville Alabama May 30 James Tucker and wife were arrested and jailed on charges of slaying Samuel, reportedly a suitor for the daughter. The case centers on a fatal assault using a bat and involves an apparent love triangle.
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Huataville
Ala
James Tucker
Samuel
Pasepali
Ottigure
Harding Boosts Cotton Situation In Televised Message
President Harding endorsed efforts to promote the cotton industry in a telephoned message to the American Cotton Association opening in New York City. He said cotton’s importance crosses regions and affects growers manufacturers sellers and users, warning that any disaster to cotton harms the whole country.
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Washington, D C
Harding
American Cotton Association
New York City
Tilden Defeats English Tennis Expert in France
William T. Tilden of Philadelphia the world grass court champion defeated W C Crawley of England in the hard court championship opening in Cloud France on May 30. The match marked a strong start for the American in a competitive field.
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Bf Cloud
France
William T. Tilden
Philadelphia
W. C. Crawley
England
Airigles
Captain Mueller Sentenced to Six Months in Prison
Leipsig May 30 Captain Mueller the second German officer tried on charges of criminal acts during the War was today sentenced to six months imprisonment.
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Leipsig
Mueller
Washington Day Address Stresses Duty to Nation and Humanity
The President delivered a Memorial Day address in a national cemetery warning that neglecting domestic needs would hollow the nation. He argued civilization requires priority of its own integrity and warned against drift toward welfare and parochialism while urging aid to others only after meeting internal duties.
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North Carolina
MacMahon
Mall
Ad‘vance
Brestdent
Dublin unrest ends in curfew clash with soldiers
Dublin witnesses wild scenes last evening as civilians and soldiers clash near curfew. Stone throwing and gunfire injure several. a grocer's assistant is fatally shot in Angelsea Street.
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Dublin
Angelsea Street
Clyde Manning Plans Not Guilty Plea in Williams Farm Murder
Covington Ga May 30 Clyde Manning the negro farm boss for John S Williams Jasper county planter entered a plea of not guilty when placed on trial today charged with the murder of Lindsey Peterson one of eleven negroes found on the Williams farm last March The jury was completed at the mining session.
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Covington
Clyde Manning
John S. Williams
Jasper County
Lindsey Peterson
Williams Farm
Memorial exercise honors World War I American dead
In Paris on May 30 a memorial exercise was held in every American cemetery. The event honored those who died in the World War I conflict. The French government exerted effort to ensure not a single American hero was overlooked.
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Paris
Veterans Day Memorial Parade Across Five Boroughs in New York
Veterans New York honors soldiers and dollars who gave their lives in Civil Spanish American and World Wars with a citywide memorial program. A morning parade at 72nd Street leads to a late night wreath lighting near the Statue of Liberty as five boroughs participate in pageantry.
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New York
Amfirleli
Memorial Day Observances At National Cemetery
Veterans of three wars joined the Memorial Day exercises at the National Cemetery in Marietta Georgia. Special cars ferried a large delegation from Atlanta including troops from Fort McPherson. Rev W T Satchell of Atlanta delivered the principal address as flowers and flags marked over twenty thousand Civil War graves.
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Marietta
Atlanta
United States
Fort McPherson
W. T. Satchell
Denby Praises Southern Leaders At Memorial Day
Secretary Denby in Beaufort South Carolina honors Confederate and Union figures in a Memorial Day address. He cites pride in General Lee Jackson Pickett and Forrest while noting reconciliation and pride in the nation’s shared heritage.
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Beaufort
8. C
North
South
Denby
Tee
Jackson
Pickett
Forrest
Atlanta Opens Tourist Park For Travelers
Atlanta Georgia May 30. Following Florida cities this season Atlanta has opened a tourist park for automobile travelers passing through the city. The park at Lakewood Fair Grounds will care for up to 1000 cars and offers fireproof living quarters garages and modern cooking facilities for visitors seeking several days in the city.
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Atlanta
Florida
Lakewood
Eas
Marine Strike Nears End
Unofficial Department of Labor brief notes an agreement between shipping interests and unions as a marine strike moves toward a settlement. Details of the accord and parties involved were not disclosed, but sources expect a formal announcement soon.
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Washington, D. ,C
Department of Labor
No Investigation Indicated in Washington on Indian Head Crash
Washington May 80, no investigation indicated today by the Senate military committee into the airplane disaster at Indian Head Maryland Saturday that killed army officers and two civilians. The exact cause remains undetermined as the deaths raise serious questions about the crash.
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Washington, D.C
Senate Military Committee
Indianhead
Maryland
Georgia Signers Challenge Dorsey Race Policy Statement
Fifty Georgians sign a statement asserting Governor Dorsey’s report on mistreatment of Negroes is mostly confirmed and calling for remedies including education, policing reforms, fair trials, and public publicity. Signers include Dr. K. G. Mathe gob of Georgia Tech and Emory’s Plato Durham, with leaders from Savannah, Atlanta, Augusta, and Macon.
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New-York
Dorsey
Georgia
Committee On Race Relations
National—Asociation For the Advancement of Colored
Samuel B. Adams
Savannah
Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Emory University
William H. Barret
Augusta
F. Roger Miller
Macon
Board and Marine Engineers Referendum Ratified by Local Union
A local union confirms the referendum to ratify the board and marine engineers across relevant depots. Members vote to approve the proposed governance changes and professional standards updates.
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Board and Marine Engineers
Capitalians Recall Referencing Constitutional Democrats and Bolshevik Advice
Sparse fragments discuss political terms and groups like capitalians and constitutional Democrats. The text notes no Bolshevik official advices confirm receipt of further communications from any other source.
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Riafra
Constitutional Democrats
Urge Completion of Muscle Shoals Plant Urged by Farm Bureau
Washington on May 30 a special committee of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged immediate completion of the Wilson dam project to support the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant and produce commercial fertilizers for American farmers. The committee called for swift government action.
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Washington
Wilson Dam
Muscle Shoals
The
American__Farm
Bureau Federation
Lloyd George to Strengthen Crown Forces in Ireland
Premier Lloyd George announced in the Commons that measures would be taken to strengthen the crown forces in Ireland and that a formal statement would be made in Parliament once arrangements were completed.
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Ireland
London
Lloyd George
Crown
Washington's Busts Presented to England
President Harding declared the display of Washington busts in London Liverpool and at Sulgrave Manor signals shared ideals of liberty humanity and enlightenment. The busts were presented to the British government by the American people as a symbol of common patriotism.
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Washington
D. C
George Washington
Harding
Busta
London
Liverpool
Sulgrave Manor
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