State convention endorses Roosevelt for renomination
Pennsylvania Republican state convention endorses Roosevelt for renomination. Quay declines position. Penrose and Vanrose leaders manage affairs. Ticket selections include Snyder for auditor general, Malekhus for state treasurer, Morrison for superior court judge, and Anderson for another judgeship. Henry Bingham led resolutions. conference held early to accommodate leaders away in summer.
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Taday
Rineevel
Uns
Quay
Penrose
Aes
Bne
William Pe Snyder
Guéster County
Sas
Tov
Hiniam J. Malzhues
Delaware
Tor Blate Trensurer
Thomas A
Senwor Venrose
Henry , Walton
Philadelphia
House of Representatives
Congramon
Henry H. Bingham
Phiadelphia
Women Displayed Nerve After Brooklyn Car Explosion
Four men were killed or fatally injured when a blast ripped through a Brooklyn streetcar near the door as crowds surged for exits. The car caught fire, witnesses described the panic and heroism as the vehicle burned, and rescuers along with a motorman helped evacuate and extinguish flames.
Wyoming lynching to avenge murder
A mob from Newcastle Wyoming lynched W G Clifton last night after breaking the jail, dragging him to a bridge west of town and hanging him from a derrick. The mob, about fifty mounted ranchmen, bound the sheriff and deputies, and carried out the execution without arousing local residents. Clifton had confessed to killing Mr and Mrs John W Chuyeh in self defense amid disputed dealings over cattle and a bill of sale. The couple’s remains were found at Church homestead after the alleged crime.
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Denver
Newcastry
Wyo
W. G. Clifton
Newcastle
Clifvan
Loilpa AM
Church
Snte
Photairs
Chueh Tad
Min
Doc
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Vhurely
Clfton’s
Clifton
Trains Destroyed by Fire in Alabama Railroad Incident
At Wrainghen Alabama on May 21 two freights on the Sonderny railway burned in a double-head derailment. Engineers Chester and Johnson along with Trakeman J. D. Hill are reported missing or dead amid the blaze. Local crews battled the fire as several cars oven burned, with both trains destroyed.
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Wrainghen
Sonderny
Enpinest Actan
Chester
Johnson
Trakeman
J. D. Hill
Millionaire Charged With Murder Dies Suddenl y
Tintin Ohio May 27 Col. Alert Brewer a small town millionaire died of heart disease today while awaiting trial for allegedly killing Talhey Horsley in a saloon row. The death occurs on the anniversary of Thereshoy Horsley’s death and officials deny Brewer’s death by foul play. Brewer founded the Trewer Pottery company of Tilin.
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Tintin
Ohio
Alert Brewer
Win's Smallionaire
Agei
Talhey Horsley
Thershoy
Drora
Gal. Brewer
Cot. Trewer
Trewer Pottery Company
Tilin
Constitution Cup Defender Contested in Glen Cove
Fragmentary report from Glen Cove recounts a cup competition where Constitution appears poised as the defending team. The piece notes a margin of victory and hints at future contests with plans for a rematch Saturday, detailing local players and event timing.
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Tinmarrow
Glen Cove
Negroes Driven to the Cities by Lynchings
A May 27 report from Tiskogos Alabama describes aggressive anti Negro sentiment spurring flight to cities. The piece notes mob violence and threats, calls for protection for Black families, and discusses the broader impact on rural communities and schooling.
Roosevelt Visit Draws Vast Montana Crowd in Helena
President Roosevelt arrived by train at Helena over the Northern Pacific with an immense crowd greeting him. Soldiers and locals lined the station as he briefed officials and spoke from the capitol stair, praising irrigation, river power, and western development before an informal reception and departure toward turnout in the state house.
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Roosevelt
Joln Willis
Af ‘Homp
Mont
Yhstaliut
Tueb
Yoolo
Edwards
Vingus
Rapitel
Ellis
United Glades
Jusio Nox
Howe
Themis
le Motana
Talo
Four Deaths by Fire in Apartment House
Four people perished in a fire at a city apartment building on May 5, 1927. The blaze, of incendiary origin, trapped Julia Walling and her three children George, Helene, and Charles, as neighbors George Wandling and Velma Johnson suffered severe burns. Johnson, who discovered the fire, claimed to have seen an arsonist and to smell kerosene as his clothing burned during his escape.
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Parsons
Bog Weal
Sthetreet
Julia Walling
George
Helene
Charles
Thast
Johnson
Wandling
Collision at sea claims 22 emigrant lives
May 27 reports say the British steam er Huddersfield, sailing from here to Grimsby, collided with the Norwegian steamer Ute and foundered. Twenty two Austrian and Italian emigrants are missing or believed lost. crew saved. A belugram from Grimsby notes Huddersfield carried twenty nine emigrants with twenty missing. rest were landed with crew.
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Antwort
Huddersfield
Grimsby
Ute
Uuddersfila
Ora
Reab
Ube
Cruquet
Grimeby Kays
Vic Huddersfield
Negro Exodus From The South Planned
A secret organization plans a large scale black exodus from the South with the first 3,000 migrants set to land in Boston by early July. The movement targets depopulation of the region and dispersal to northern and western mining and agricultural areas. Georgia hosts the southern headquarters with secrecy to avoid interference from whites.
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Borton
Masa
Raton
Lhence
Boston
Jaly
Ube Society
Leaders Bay
Georgia
South
Doctors Whose Clothes Should Be Burned in May Day Debate
Chicago on May 27 speakers from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the University of Minnesota urged rigorous medical standards. Andrew Sloan Prayer warned against uncertainty and careless practice, calling for move toward certified, evidence based care and penalizing reckless acts that threaten human life.
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Chicago
Andrew Sloan
College of Physicians and Surgeons
University of Minolta
Draper
Jond
Tornadoes Worse Than First Reported In Iowa
Iowa reports confirm more severe tornado damage across multiple towns. Names of victims and injured listed, with fatalities and aftermath in Glendwood and surrounding counties. emergency crews continue search and assess debris.
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Iowa
Tornado and Flood Damage Report Across Iowa May 27
May 27 reports describe tornado damage near Gray in Andibon county injuring Mrs Trio and daughter, with five others hurt. Crealou area foundations and a home wrecked, while a barge at Great Western depot and buildings burned. Des Moines region sees rising river, evacuations, and factory stock moves.
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Waa
Acreport
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Biel
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Sllya
Bayan
Hota
Weelern
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Trio
Gray
Andibon
English Derby at Epsom Downs Returns Royal Attention
May 27 reports praise the Derby Day spectacle at Epsom Downs with royal attendance headed by the King and Queen, Princess Victoria, and the Prince and Princess of Wales. The pageant drew aristocrats, crowds, and a flood of vehicles, while weather and pageantry highlighted the event despite crowding and street scenes.
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Epsom Downs
Tondemorse
Nice
Becky Ty
Whitechapel
Victoria
Prine Ane
Wolea
Puke
Cambridge
Prominent Club Man Named Murderer In Ardsey Case
Eyewitnesses and Coroner Hear testimony in the Ardley murder plot as residents of Irvington, Tarrytown, and surrounding areas gather near the Ardsley club. The coroner adjourned after Theferman’s statement and naming of a prominent club member as a suspect, while police seek the shooter’s identity and motive.
Guns of the Navy in uncertain condition
New York May 27 4 1 the guns or the navy are under examination by an expert The inquiry aims to determine the outcome of the recent explosion in the town The navy department has not concluded with the case One report says repairs will cost about 100000 and a replacement crew has arrived at the yard
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Falkonstront
Brooklyn
Oia
New York
New Yorke
Lhe
Washington
Jan Kerr
Navy Yard
Post Office Official Arrested In Washington Scandal
Washington May 27 A. W Machen superintendent of free delivery service was arrested on charges of receiving bribes tied to Grail fasteners used by Groff Brothers of Washington. Bond set at 266 670, with arraignment planned after a ten day postponement. Machen, through his attorneys, denied wrongdoing while officials pledged a thorough probe.
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Machen
Tree Delivery
Peetietes
Dwig
Linngo
Lac Pauletier
Department
Estiny
Will
Maahen
United States
Yoylor
Mactien
Union Security and Guarantes
Prislow
A. W. Machen
Vonlynet
Groff Brothers
Washington, D. C
Viller
Samuel Mywoliceman
Co Wan
Anataliot Whatow
Mir
Myer
Ena
Wayne Hae
A. Wee-Machen
Venga
Grolf Cameeta
Machen Wade
Tie
Min
Airs Machen
Fouth
Bealon
Bristow
Meantine Cal. Cochran
Marshal Sperigman
Tim
Machohia
Tyg
Revolver Prevents Rampage Aboard Express Car
A dispatch from New York to the Chicago Tribune describes a passenger drawing a revolver and threatening to shoot when doors opened on a railroad car. Fourteen assailants allegedly attempted a break but were deterred by the weapon, with authorities alerted and crew calling for assistance as the car halted for safer handling.
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Chicago Tribune
New York
Rhyer
Fanmel
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