Nonstop flight sets new U S record across 1400 miles
Omaha to New York flight by Larsen and crew in a J L machine is said to have shattered American nonstop records. They departed 5 12 a m and faced dense fog and high winds, landing near Pine Valley after about eleven hours of flight and about 1400 miles covered. The crew blamed misnavigation for a later dusk arrival. Conflicting reports place 1200 miles to Omaha at mid point. In Warsaw fierce fighting along Polish front continues with Bolsheviks mounting cavalry and attacking under heavy fire. The front between Pripet and Ryžerne Kaleńković rail line sees Bolsheviks lose 2000 men as Polish forces seize war material and push toward Bielany Izernia jowoka Teklowka.
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Here
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Laursen
Warsaw
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Pripet
Ryzernye-Kalenkowicz
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Teklowka
Madman with Axe Attacks Family Near Wheaton
Chicago man ML 23 year old fugitive from Elgin insane hospital named Nolan B Robinson captured here on charges of attempted murder against wife Vera 24 their infant and parents in law at Wheaton. He stabbed four with a butcher knife then crushed skulls with an iron bar. Robinson calmly spoke of crazed love for his child as bloodied body lay at the rail station. Wife Vera, baby, L C Crown jeweler and his wife 70 cannot recover.
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Wheaton
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Bryan on the Democratic convention scene sparks ticket speculation
In San Francisco delegates gather for the Democratic National Convention with no clear candidate alignment. William Jennings Bryan summarizes the mood, noting many tickets may emerge and shift as the event unfolds. In Chicago Hearst papers raise prices from 2 to 3 cents, while others may stay unchanged.
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San Francisco
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Bubonic Plague Reported in Italy With Fatalities
The bubonic plague has appeared in Catania Italy with several cases reported and two deaths confirmed, according to the American consul in Italy advised by the state department.
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Washington, D. C
Catania
State Department
Woman Appoints First Woman Marshal in Jackson Wyoming
Miss Pearl Williams was named town marshal of Jackson by an all woman administration elected at the last municipal election. All appointed officials have been women.
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Jackson
Wyo
Miss Pearl Williams
Reed Ousted From Convention Delegates Seat Fight
In San Francisco auditorium administration leaders won a sweeping victory at the Democratic national convention by recognizing the Palmer group of Georgia delegates and denying Senator James A. Reed of Missouri a seat. The final vote was 84 to 12 after a lengthy, closed hearing and extended debate.
World events brief with war and finance notes
Summary of diverse early 20th century items: loan offers to wool growers to restore confidence in the wool industry, May Esports up 55 million and imports down 64 million versus April, Edward Capps named minister to Greece, Martens recalled from the US as Soviet recall, army strength as of June 1 at 218185 with 15689 officers, first victory medal announced for WWI service, Detroit population 893739, Los Angeles earthquake damage about 200000, St Paul reports Wolstead defeated in primary, Beloit College to receive 300000 from Rockefeller Foundation if endowed by 1 million more, two white men charged in mob that tried six Negroes, Los Angeles tremor damage, 17000 dollars liquor theft in Chicago, Phillip Gaithers lynched in Georgia, Wilson third term unlikely per Shouse interview, martial law in Waterbury after riot, Alec Taylor dies aged 107, Henry Wiley couple killed in car-train crash, three bank workers robbed in Chagrin Falls, Cleveland police alerted to suspects.
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Reda
Red Army
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Trotzky
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Petrograd
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Peter and
Pau
Lfe
Iowa News Roundup From Sac City to Des Moines
Miss Ethel Lewis of Sac City broke her back when her car overturned after leaving a dance in Storm Lake. W. W. Winnie of Clear Lake died after weeks of illness at eighty. Bank robbers escaped with 5000 in liberty bonds from Bennett Savings Bank, Davenport area. Des Moines eyed as 1921 National Educational Association convention host with 6000 Iowa delegates. Wireless teaching by H. H. Smith of Graceland college Lamoni described. Iowa State fair entry deadlines announced across departments. Floyd county farmers plan a July 4 festival at Marble Rock with President Pearson as speaker. Intrastate rate hearing delayed to July 27. interstate rate action awaited. Oats crop damage feared from heat across state. Iowa University athletics finances report best in history, reducing 17000 debt. Rural pastors summer school at Iowa State College set for June 14 to July 3. Lee county strawberry crop threatened by shortage of pickers. Waitt area harvest large. Weekend to host powdered milk factory in a 105 by 86 foot, forty foot high building with concrete framework.
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Pioneer Times
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Davenport
Towe
National Educational Association
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Iowa
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Lamoni
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Pearson
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Webster County
Fort Dodge
Clare
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Lee County
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Problems Facing Stricken World Bolshevik Rule of Force
A 1920 opinion piece argues the Bolshevik regime sustains itself by army power, branding the Red army as the state’s backbone while criticizing Lenin for breaking constitutional promises. It cites voter suppression in Moscow and Petrograd, propagates anti Bolshevik sentiment, and references Lenine’s letters and allied reactions to postwar Europe.
Argentine Envoy Arrives In Paris On Credit Offer
A. Tornquist of Buenos Aires, envoy for the Argentine government, arrived in Paris to notify Finance Minister Kitta that the executive and government favor a joint credit of 200 million dollars to Great Britain, France and Italy without collateral. A prior arrangement is exhausted and a new agreement seeks to prevent export disruptions from Argentina to Europe.
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Ecole Lateral
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Two Admirals and the Sea Mastery in Cooper's epic tale
A Boston Post Public opinion piece reviews James Fenimore Cooper's crowning sea novel The Two Admirals. It lauds the authentic maritime detail, character depth, and grand ship battles led by Vice Admirals Oakes and Bluewater, highlighting pivotal actions, loyalties, and the dramatic finale at Westminster Abbey.
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Exerciae In Opan Alp Warns on Temperature Sensitivity
Dr Tlewellyn Barker of the National Committee for Mental Tryglene warns that children raised with strict temperature changes risk sensitivity and illness. He urges dressing warmly, cool morning baths, and daily outdoor walks rain or shine to harden the skin and nervous system. Outdoor activity builds muscle more than indoor confinement.
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National Committee For Mental
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