Snyder crime dominates national news and court drama
A chaotic collage reports a gruesome murder case in New York featuring Mrs Snyder and Mr Gray, with lavish illustrations and emotional analysis. It notes the public hunger for sensational crime coverage, editorials from Col Enving, and the high costs of access. It also mentions New Orleans flood dangers and a large Red Cross fundraising appeal, then shifts to a Dullsburs: Barn fire destroys farm property.
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New York
Radic
Snyder's
Col. Enving
New Orleans
Republicans Sweep Boston Mayoral Race and Council Picks
In Baltimore, William F. Broening, a Republican, narrowly defeats Democrat William Curran for mayor by 17,376 votes amid religious campaigning. Broening leads a slate with nine Republican and nine Democratic council members, reflecting a largely bipartisan shift. Curran’s loss ties to past opposition to Governor Richies and a hostile newspaper ads campaign. Curran’s defeat comes despite a large Democratic voter registration and strong party machinery.
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U. P
William F. Broeving
Broening
William Curran
Curran
Ritchies
Jackson
Wns
Ritchie
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Sun
Curian
Broenig
Refugees Huddle on Weakening Levees as Flood Rages
In northern Louisiana heavy rains worsen floods from the Milken Bend break. Refugees shelter along river banks awaiting boats to higher ground while engineers assess leaky embankments and crossings near Vicksburg and Natchez amid rising danger.
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E.W. Lewis
United Press
Vicksburg
Miss
U. P
Louisiana
Mississippi
Milken Bend
Vicksburg, Shreve
Port and Pacific Railroad
St Illinois Central
New Orleans
Memphis
United States
Boll Weevil Control Experiment Station
Mounds
Fisher approves salaries and water company bills in Harrisburg
Governor Fisher approved a trio of bills in Harrisburg. Salaries were set at 5000 dollars for county officials in Lackawanna Luzerne and Westmoreland, up from 4000, while a county commissioners clause was removed. Water and power company mergers were allowed to sell property and consolidate with similar firms. He also approved and vetoed real estate sale bills by Northangle. An execution date was set for Raymond Wimer for the week starting May 22.
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Lass
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Westmoreland
Fisher
Joyce Senate
Seott
Centre
Goeener
Alka Pernit
Northangle
Delaware
U. P
Raymond Wi Mer
Allepieny County
Large alligator killed on Missouri Pacific tracks near New Orleans
A reported eight foot alligator was killed crossing Missouri Pacific railroad tracks north of New Orleans as flood backwater covered six miles of track. Teammen said the giant reptile had been driven from swamp land by backwater and the crew arriving at the scene confirmed the incident.
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New Orleans, Sr
Missouri Pacific Railroad
New Orleans
Missouri_Pacific
Pittsburgh Boy To Be Mayor For Half Hour
On May 4, Vincent Brown, president of Olver High School student council, will act as mayor of Pittsburgh for a half hour. The event is part of Boy Week, an initiative by the Rotary Club begun seven years ago.
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Pittsburgh
U P
Vincent Brown
Olver High School
Rotary Club
Westmoreland G.O.P to Hold Big Banquet
Greensburg will host the Westmoreland County Republican Club annual banquet at the Greensburg Country Club Tuesday night with about 500 diners expected. Mayor Woodward of Manessen serves as club president. In Illinois, Springfield reports the state lower house narrowly passed the Lager bill legalizing horse racing and pari mutuel betting by 43 to 65, requiring odd-cent payout to ticket holders.
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U. P
Westmoreland County
Greensburg Country Club
Republican Club
Woodward of
Manesen
Illinois
Springfield
Ill
Lim Ot
Mutual Betting
British Sailors Hurt in Chinese Fire Near Hong Kong
A telegram from Hong Kong reports three British sailors wounded as Chinese field guns fired on HMS Kiawo and a destroyer. One sailor struck when shore batteries opened fire as the Kiawo engaged Chinese forces for the second time this week.
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London
HMS
Kiawo
Honngkong
Darby Boro Women Fight Tax War and Barricades
In Darby Borough, hundreds of women refuse or evade the 1924 personal levy, with police reports noting some paying and others disappearing as tax collectors faced barriers to reach residents. The tax funds the new high school project amid community tension and arrests feared.
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U. P
Darby
Robert Shaw
Michigan Governor Elopes With Student Peggy Green Weds Tyrell
Lansing May 4 Governor and Mrs Fred W Green expressed forgiveness and parental blessing to Peggy Green 17 who eloped to Bowling Green Ohio and married Norval Tyrell Detroit both Tyrell and Peggy are Michigan State College students East Lansing The couple wed Tuesday while the Greens traveled to Benton Harbor to attend the Southwestern Blossom festival Autos Abandoned Ambridge May 4 two cars reported stolen were found abandoned here one belonged to Edwin Radig Pittsburgh the other to Charles S Henderson Edgewood
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Lansing
Mich
Govenor
Fred W. Green
Pegey Green
Bowling Green
Ohio
Norval Tyrell
Detroit
Ambridge
Edwin Radig
Pittsburgh
Charles S. Henderson
Edgewood
Fights to retain telephone number in Boston dispute
A Boston lawyer contends that changing his telephone number under a new dial system could hinder his ability to send his child to college next year. Samuel Brenner notes his office number is Congress 8049 and home number 8040 nine Talbot exchange causes concern. He argues the new Hubbard 2217 would disrupt his communications with Polish Russian and Jewish clients before the state public utilities commission.
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Boston
Samuel Brenner
Banson
Brenner
Congress
Talbot Exchange
Hubbard
State Public Utilities Commission
Chan
Ain
Pear
Clergyman From St Paul Presides At Morning Session
Detroit Mich November 2 1927 bishops from St Paul preside at opening of semiannual meeting at Founders church Market Street and Second Ave. Bishop Charles Edward Locke of St Paul leads with Bishop Ernest G Richardson of Atlanta secretary. Meetings cover committees on plan conference presidences law and administration and general reference while roll call lists 15 bishops present.
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Detroit
Mich
Thomas Nicholson
Tworty Tashops
Methodist
Minscopal Church
Cloek
New Fliat
Market Street
Charles Ty Greer
Aiple
Pustea
Marie Gutaler
Kate i
Hageltine
Tre
Clergs
Cher Dese
Chaken
Merning
Charles Edward Locke
Bshop
St. Paul
Ernest G. Richardson
Atlanta
Georgia
Iolleall
Thice
Anderson
Nicholson
Thirkield
Mead
Locke
Titchardson
Highes
Burt
Shepard
Wilson
Smith
Keeney
Leonard
Hamilton
McDonald
Berry
Burns
Henderson
Woman's Club
Frederick T. Keeney
Omaha
Nebraska
Glendale
California
Warren
Bishop Locke
Board of Bishops
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal
Mormnung
Pittsburg
Allegheny College
Severn Country
Pennsylvania
Smithfield Street
M. E
Delaware Avenue
Buffalo
McKinley Wa
Presiden McKinley
McKinley
Lock
Postey
thesHanson M. E. Ehurch
Brooklyn
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Angeles
Cal
Yeataan
Des Moines
Iowa
Philippine Islands
Genera Leonard Wood
Japan
Korea
China
Java
Australia
New Zealand
Jawan
General Pen
Ching
Fle
William McKinley
Congress
Gen Sherman
Canton
Oho
Mathew Simpson
Burning tomb sealed by rescuers at Fairmont mine
In Fairmont West Virginia May 4 rescuers sealed the section of the Everettsville mine believed to hold nearly half of the 69 entombed miners after last Saturday's explosion. Twenty five bodies have been recovered. Inspector of Mines Robert M Lambie ordered the southwest entries closed to contain fire that raged there. Rescue workers fear no one remains alive amid fire gas and starvation. Heavy rains hindered rescue by slowing wagons and gear.
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W. Va
Everettsville
Robert M. Lambie
West Virginia
Lambie
Strine
Weather Forecast Highlights Cold Fronts and Showers Across Regions
Weather forecast notes cool tonight with a broad low pressure system centered over the upper lakes and extending southward to the Ohio valley. Light to moderate showers occur along its path, with another low in the southwest and a developing low in the northwest bringing light rains. High pressure is weak. temperatures run cooler east of the Appalachians.
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Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Georgia
Hocks Mountains
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Cleveland
Los Angeles
Miami
New York
Watshungh
Washington
Yellowsiie Park
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Henry Wood
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