Five Nations Plan Arctic Survey By Airships Sleds And Ships
Five European nations will join in an Arctic survey using airships airplanes dog sleds and ships. They hope to locate Nobile who is believed down in the polar wastes.
02 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1928
Page
1
Five European nations will join in an Arctic survey using airships airplanes dog sleds and ships. They hope to locate Nobile who is believed down in the polar wastes.
Narrow escape and gas shortage aboard the Australian and Ho companion during the Oakland to Hawaii voyage test leader’s resilience. They reached Honolulu despite fuel constraints and a tense passage.
Charles S. Wharton and six others were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of robbery of the United States mails and conspiracy related to the February Evergreen Park train heist. Bonds were set at $10,000 for Wharton and $100,000 for each co defendant. two alleged members are still at large.
Charles M. Howell of Kansas City Missouri was designated by Senator Reed to place his name in nomination for the Democratic presidential nomination at the Houston convention. Howell and Reed have been close friends for 30 years with prior mutual service in Jackson County Missouri and Kansas City.
Alaska airport officials hoped for word from Point Barrow on the safe arrival of a relief plane piloted by Matt Nieminen. The craft carried Richard Heyser, a radio operator, and departed Kotzebue a week earlier, halted by fog near Wainwright. Weather at Kotzebue had cleared, raising hopes for northward improvement.
Police today described two women as companions of the Lake Avoca gang dubbed the long and short bandits responsible for seven holdups at Lovers Lane. Victims say the pair rode in a car with two men, using guns to threaten. Several hundred dollars plus watches were taken in raids near the dog track area.
Butte public and parochial schools staged a two day track and field meet at Clark park with 300 plus heats. Monroe led after day one as Robert Emerson and Dave Stuart pushed the team to 10 points. Garfield Emer son Franklin and Junior High tally small scores as semi finals begin this afternoon with heavyweights and sprint finals on the program.
Helena Montana June 1 The state hail insurance department chief E K Bowman warns farmers not to rush crop insurance due to continued dry weather He notes fall grain shows light browning yet crops can endure short dry spans One hail loss near Hardin was reported as total and more applications are expected with rains coming.
The widow of W H Young and her eight orphans receive free aid from Butte residents after the death of the husband. The Butte Exchange club donated $50, members provided grocery orders and fuel, the Christian church will cover grave costs, Sam White the undertaker donated transport, Silver Bow County gave a 50 burial grant, and The Standard collected funds and clothing. William Brownfield offered a mattress and declined cash. Fred Holbrook to administer the relief fund for practical distribution.
New York June 1 Senate campaign funds inquiry lifts light on Smith Hoover and Lowden groups. Olvany head of Tammany Hall absent fishing trip must be summoned to Washington later. Reports show $6000 sent to North Carolina by Smith supporters and $2173.20 spent for Lowden. Additional total outlay reaches $1785. Continue on Page 2.
Twenty nine survivors of the collier Kershaw were rescued after a collision with the Dollar line President Garfield in Vineyard Sound. Seven crew members perished as both ships sank. officials said details would await an official inquiry. Survivors were taken to Boston aboard the Garfield, with a rescue tug meeting the liner offshore.
Chang Tso-lin reportedly ready to vacate peacefully as national forces bolster defenses in Peking while the national government advances its line.
Peking report says Marshal Chang Tso lin, ruler of Peking for about two years, met foreign envoys but is seen as near resignation. The capital’s fate is viewed as sealed with a peaceful handover to Chiang Kai shek after the Tiuko fight.
Families of prominent Manchurian officials flee Peking with four special trains to Mukden yesterday and another four today. Foreign powers coordinate defense lines near concessions as tensions rise. About 12,000 foreign troops remain in Peking with Japan 5,000, the United States 3,700, Britain 1,560, France 1,000 and Italy 380, ready to respond.
More than 650 people in 210 cars entered Yellowstone National Park today through the northern West Yellowstone entrance in the unofficial opening. Assistant Superintendent Joseph Joffe notes last year’s opening day saw 78 cars and 193 passengers. southern and eastern gates are to open by June 15.
The Southern Cross and a four man crew touched down at Wheeler Field Honolulu at 12 19 p m coast time from Oakland completing the first stage of a long water crossing flight. They plan rest then continue to Suva Fiji Islands en route to Sydney Australia a roughly 7800 mile journey with fuel shortages and Pacific dangers noted by Captain Charles Kingsford Smith who said the flight would resume toward Australia.
Brigadier General Albert J. Bowley, commandant of the eighth army corps area, told Federation of Women’s Clubs delegates in San Antonio that calls to cut the army would not bring peace. He argued that strong defense is needed and reviewed the Second division’s World War exploits. Mrs. John D Sherman of Estes Park presided as reviewing officer, the first woman to hold that role for the unit.
A nine member, special legislative committee in Boston unanimously recommended impeaching Attorney General Arthur K. Reading for misconduct and maladministration. The report cites a $25,000 Decimo Club retainer and improper use of power to secure personal benefits, and notes negligence in custody of papers tied to tuberculosis cattle sales.
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