Russia and Florida drainage and Beecher’s auction tale
The piece surveys Russia’s wealth and potential growth, notes Florida Governor Mastin’s role in financing drainage projects to reclaim 3,000,000 acres along the St Lucie Canal, and recalls Henry Ward Beecher’s 19th century public slave auction at Plymouth Church. It mentions wartime aviation mobilization and a flood anecdote in Arkansas, ending with a teaser about Nungesser.
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Mastin
Florida
S. Davies Warfield
Seaboard Railway
Dillon, Read
Eldridge
Compans
Okechobee
Saint Lucie Canal
Stuart
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Henry Ward Beecher
Beecher
Rose Terry
Washington, D. C
Little Salesmen Classified Ad Reminder
Not over two classified ads of five lines each will be run in this box the same day in addition to the classified section. Classified ads like these bring quick results to Tribune advertisers. Someone wants to buy what you have to sell. Tribune classified ads bring you together. FOR SALE Used lounge in good condition. Call Bell 504-R. FOR SALE seven room Hazel Street house. Call 17-J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Call Bell
Curtailment plans refined by Oklahoma oil leaders
In Tulsa a meeting of SeminoIe oil operators led by Ray Collins and W C Teagie aims to perfect curtailment plans agreed in New York. E B Reeser said Barnsdale Refining would curb Oklahoma wells to 200 barrels daily if Texas and California follow suit, while President Coolidge seeks to conserve natural oil resources with minimal government interference.
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Tulsa
Okla
Seminole Oi
Oklahoma
Ray Collins
Echo Oil Company
W. C. Teagie
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
New York
E. B. Reeser
Barnsdale Refining Co
Texas
California
Washington
Coolidge
Dynamite mailed to Massachusetts governor seized
A package of dynamite addressed to Governor Fuller was seized in Boston mails. A threatening note signed "a citizen of the world" warned of more violence if Sacco and Vanzetti are executed. The governor, recovering from a leg injury, had not seen the note or the inspector's communication.
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Boston
Mass
U P
Fark D. Colvin
Post Office
Gvernor Puller
Colon
Webster Thayer
Nicola Sacco
Bartholomeo
Wek
Helper Crushed Harrisburg Locomotive Death at Round House
May 14 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania Joseph St Stauffer was crushed to death when a locomotive started suddenly in the round house of the Pennsylvania Railroad. John Cornelius, working with Stauffer, was seriously injured. The locomotive was under a repair crew, and the cause of the accident could not be learned.
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Harrisburg
Joseph St. Stauffer
Round House
Pennsylvania Railroad
John Cornelius
Stauffer
County Share Of State Aid Road Fund Allocation Details
Warren county receives 61611.68 from state aid road funds while last year’s allotment exceeded 63000. The county board must decide if it can raise an equal amount to match state funds and enable road construction. Secretary James L. Stuart announced statewide allocations under a governor approved bill directing 36 million from motor license funds for state aid construction. Matching locally doubles contract value.
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Warren County
State Highway Department
James L. Stuart
Tnder
Fisher
Commonwealth
Eight Trapped After West Virginia Mine Blast Near Welch
Eight men were trapped by a May 14 explosion in the Shannon Branch of the General Pocahontas Coal Company near Welch West Virginia. Rescue teams from United States Coal and Coke Company rushed to the scene as deputy mine officers headed there. A January blast had wounded workers at this colliery.
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Bluefield
W. Va
U. P
Shannon
General Pocahontas Coal Company
Welch
United States Coal and Coke Company
Gary
Red Cross flood fund tops eleven million dollars
Washington May 14 The Red Cross Mississippi flood relief fund today reached 11 478 555 according to a National Headquarters announcement. Alleged murderers held for questioning in Steelton also were questioned as police sought details about the family savings in a case involving a throat slash during a bid to save 80 dollars.
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Washington
Red Cross
Mississippi
Steelton
Frp
Katherine Balic
Campaign prizes offered by The Tribune ad claims
A local newspaper publicizes a free contest: eight winners receive prizes including a Chrysler and a Chevrolet, with votes earned by subscriptions. The Tribune states no cost to entrants, no strings, and the campaign runs from now until July 9, urging residents of Warre and adjoining counties to participate and try hard to win.
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A. H. Prine
Warre
Chrysler
Chevrolet
Tribune
The
Yanager
Her Tay
Cartier
Whitney entries favored in betting at Churchill Downs
At Churchill Downs on May 4 Harry Payne Whitney's fleot at ir Bostonian and Whiskery opened as co favorites in the Kentucky Derby prep, attracting strong wagering. Widener’s Camand Kiev drew solid support, while Scapa Flow and Rip Rep also drew many bets. Rolled Stocking, a Derby contender from Dannel, attracted significant early action as the event nears.
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Churchill Downs
Louisville
U. P
Harry Payne Whitney
Fleot
Bostonian
Whiskery
Sairly
Kentucky Petby
T Widener
Oamand
Kiev
Wallem Jefford
Scapa Flow
Sage Stable
Rip Rep
Darnell
Valle
Dunnel
Evacuation with No Loss of Life in Louisiana Breach Zone
In Louisiana’s Sugr Bowl region a levee breach forces evacuation of about 100000 residents as thousands head to refuges at Mansura and Marksville. Hoover says no loss of life expected. Red Cross and National Guard corroborate. Water flows exceed 700000 cubic feet per second. Hoover tours the affected area before a boat trip through the region.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Campe
Mansura
Marksville
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Red Cross
National Guard Peoaria
Big Bend
Alexandria
Pittsburgh merger links giant transformer makers
In May 1944 The Prettburgh Transformer Company the world’s largest transformer manufacturer merged with Allis-Chalmers Company of Suwannee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Prettburgh Transformer Company
Allis-Chalmerz Company
Suwarnkee
Commission to form state election law review commission
Harrisburg May 4 Governor Fisher vetoed a bill to exempt gas and oil well bailers from state labor department supervision. Earlier May 11 a measure approved would create a state election laws commission to codify and review election laws, appoint members, and report recommendations to the legislature. An appropriation of 20000 dollars funds the commission members.
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Tharrisel
Bonbrake Senate
Ameid
General Assembly
Commission
Harrisburg
John S. Fisher
Painter, Butler
Department of Labors and Industry
Naval search for daring aviators is brought to close
The navy and coast guard ended the hunt for missing French aviators Nungesser and Colliery? White Bird due to fog and bad weather. A flight from Los Angeles to Labrador to seek them was deemed impossible amid worsening conditions along New England coastal lanes.
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Washington
Navy
Coast Guard
Philip Andrews
Boaton Navy Yard
Wilbur
Finis
Five council members face prison terms in Homestead
Edward Kivunresident and four Homestead borough council members among seventeen defendants convicted in the Homestead conspiracy case. Jurors found them guilty on counts of conspiracy to illicitly manufacture and transport liquor with penalties up to two years and $10,000 fines. Additional mobilization-law convictions carry two years and $2,000 fines. Sentences to be set later.
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Cuttsburgh
Edward Kivunresident
Homestead
United States
James T Conley
Edward Kiem
George McLaughlin
John Richards
Samuel T. Horgan
Janes L. Oaies
Joseph Franks
Samuel Stein
Willam Boniface
Emmanuel McPherson
Weather Forecast Highlights Cloudy Cooler With Rain Likely
Second Edition notes a low pressure system over northern Ohio affecting the lake region and Ohio valley with light rain from the central plains to the Appalachians. Cooler conditions in the northern plains and lake region, warmer east, and scattered precipitation continue as high pressure sits over the Rockies. Local temps include Chicago 50, Cleveland 50, Los Angeles 62, New York 52, Miami 32, Yellowstone 84. precipitation 0.18 inches. sunset and sunrise times listed.
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Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Lantic
Ohio
Central Plains
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountain States
Kansas
Oklahoma
Gulf of Mexico
Chicago
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Miami
New York
Pittsburgh
Washington
Yellowstone Park
River
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Good Florida News
Arthur Brisbane
Russia
Hyni Novgorod
Wall Streets
Davis
San Antonio
Meat
New Foundland
Nungesser
New
Hazel St
Barnsdall Refining Co
Massachusetts
Helper
Medoc
West Virginia
Sharpesburgh
Charles Donnelly
Spang Chalfant and Company
Donnelly
Whitney
Owens
Gov. Fishery
Fha
Sugar Bowl Lands
Senate
Labrador
Atlantic Ocean
Paris
Clarence Chamberlin
Lloyd Bertaud
Charles Lindbergh
Fokker
Richard Byrd
Strangler
Philadelphia
Water Brown
Mary McConnell
Key Woot Chiedelphia Lomo
Altoona
Dale Dickman
Juaniata Gap
Baseball
American League
North
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