Polar fliers plan Arctic trek from Barrow to Spitzbergen
Ben Eielson and Capt. George H. Wilkins announce a return Arctic expedition leaving next month. The pair intend an airplane exploration from Barrow, Alaska to Spitzbergen Norway, building on earlier Detroit Arctic explorations and the 27 day crawl over ice. The voyage follows Eielson’s work as a mail pilot and future licensing in San Francisco as Wilkins supervises a Lockheed Vega.
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Chamberlain Sees League Aid in Polish Lithuanian Settlement
Geneva report quotes Sir Austen Chamberlain praising the league council for preserving Europe’s peace. He says appeals to the council are reserves when diplomacy fails and cautions against rushing small disputes. He expects slow progress on Poland Lithuania relations and downplays Franco Italian talks.
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American citizen injured in Romanian anti Semite riots
The American minister William S Culbertson reported no further update on William N Keller of Lindenhall Pa after he was assaulted during riots in Oradea Mare Roumania. The incident prompted Culbertson to demand investigation indemnification and punishment of attackers. Foreign Minister Titulescu admitted the local authorities failed to allow Keller and his wife to contact the American embassy.
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Legion Post Opposes Legion Poll On Prohibition
Officers of Silver Bow post No 1 of the American Legion oppose polling the Legion on prohibition sentiment. The speaker said he would await national commander orders but otherwise rejects using the Legion as a stand for liquor law reform. The post has not heard from headquarters regarding a vote.
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Two Inquiries Start in Hearst Fund and Election Probes
The new Congress will begin full committee work with two major inquiries on the agenda. One probes Hearst papers alleging a $1,200,000 Mexican fund to influence four U.S. senators, the other examines the Smith and Ware primary and general elections.
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Chiang Kai-Shek Returns to Lead Nationalists in China
Gen. Chiang Kai-Shek, drafted to head the Kuomintang factions, vows to reunite the party and rebuild the government. He says if Soviet Russia continues its intrigue, relations will be cut and Soviet consulates closed in nationalist China. He pledges to resume warfare against Chang Tso-Lin to secure nationwide peace.
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Brock and Schlee target endurance record in monoplane tests
Ed F. Schlee and William B. Brock conducted fuel and load tests on the Pride of Detroit monoplane Stinsong Detroiter in Daytona Beach Florida. They expressed high satisfaction with performance as they prepare for a new endurance flight record attempt in the coming week and noted fuel consumption was lower after landing.
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Mrs Crosby of Ramsay Dies in Lysol Poisoning
Mrs. E S Crosby 37 mother of five from Ramsay Montana died at home from lysol poisoning. Husband states she had been despondent. She entered the bathroom after 8 pm and collapsed with bottle in hand. Coroner to investigate. inquest planned. Survived by husband five children and sister Mrs Mary Gleason of Butte.
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Chicago Kissing Burglar Captured In Manslaughter Case
Police arrest 19 year old Stanley Rogus ending two months of terror by a man known as the kissing burglar. He confessed to burglaries and kissing victims goodbye. One female resident died after a visit, and Rogus faces manslaughter charges.
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Spafford Seeks Legion Poll On Prohibition
Edward J. Spafford national commander of the American Legion says no issue with critics over his proposal for a national poll of posts on prohibition. Gen. James Crain demanded withdrawal and said only a national convention can order ballots. Some local officials refused to host such a poll during a December Indianapolis meeting.
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Fess Urges Vare Seat Amid Senate Debate
Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio challenged the senate’s right to withhold the oath from Senator-elect William S. Vare of Pennsylvania. He urged seating Vare during the investigation, saying Pennsylvania lacks representation and the Constitution is violated. Fess also predicted Hoover or Dawes would win the 1928 Republican nomination.
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Ohio
Young Men's Christian Association
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Lowden Still Mysterious on 1928 Nomination Status
Washington Dec 11 Frank O Lowden avoids declaring candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination while stating he will not hinder friends pursuing support He believes Coolidge never intended to run in 1928 and that his latest remarks were unnecessary He doubts his own status will change.
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Washington
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Coolidge
Black Hills
Lowden
Inland Empire Snowstorm Hits Across Region
Snow blankets the Inland Empire with heavy falls from Spokane to North Idaho. Spokane reports over four inches with higher depths in the Coeur d Alene mountains. Wallace area is expected to record its heaviest snowfall in years, while Blewett and Snodvalmie passes see heavy accumulation. Wenatchee notes light to moderate snowfall.
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Snodvalmie
Boat 10 Beach: Some Crew Remain Aboard for Refloating
The report notes several crew members still aboard the drifted boat as the attempt to refloat proceeds. Rescues were numerous on Sunday, with crews continuing recovery efforts and planning to remove those on board today.
Explorer fights gale to reach grounded steamer Northwest ern
Campbell River B C December 11 A halibut schooner Explorer battles a snowstorm and rough seas off Cape Mudge to reach the grounded steamer Northwest ern and rescue 26 crew members who endured a daylong struggle against the elements as the vessel takes on water.
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Northwestern runs aground in Pacific storm off Cape Mudge
In a violent snowstorm and heavy seas the steamer Northwestern of the Alaska Steamship Co ran aground at Cape Mudge 206 miles north of Seattle. 112 passengers and part of the crew were taken ashore on the gas boat Explorer. Passengers will stay in Campbell River tonight and be taken to Alaska aboard the liner Alameda tomorrow.
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Alameda
Man Dead and Three Women Ill After Coffee Drink
George D. Bailey aged 64 died after drinking coffee from a can at his home in Los Angeles. Three women present, his wife and two relatives, became violently ill but are expected to recover due to prompt treatment. Police ordered an autopsy and chemical analysis of the coffee can contents.
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Los Angeles
Cal
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Joshers Club Plans Christmas Dinners For 900 Families
The Joshers club will provide Christmas dinners to 900 families in Butte and Silver Bow County. Over $5,000 will be spent. distribution starts December 21 and runs through Christmas Eve. Headquarters open December 16 at 47 Fast Broadway for box packing with 20 Boy Scouts assisting.
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