Missing PN-9 Plane Sought Over Pacific
SAN FRANCISCO Aug 31 The naval seaplane PN-9 No 1 made progress toward Hawaii at 11 15 tonight while PN-9 No 3 had not been heard from for hours The destroyer Corry reported she was slightly north of course William Jones and Mc Cauley searched for PN-9 No 3 Captain Moses said PB 1 the third plane held up by mechanical problems had a very unsatisfactory three hours 20 minute test The goal is a 2100 mile nonstop flight to Nawiliwili Hawaii with a new record in sight
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Naval
PN-9
Hawaii
Corry
William Jones
McCauley
Moses
Hawaiian
Nawiliwili
Gasoline price cut announced by Standard Oil in 11 states
The Standard Oil Company of Indiana announced a further one cent per gallon gasoline price reduction effective tomorrow across 11 states. Officers cited market conditions for the cut, with Chicago prices set at 16 cents per gallon for tank wagon and 18 cents at service stations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Ship board man discharged but refuses to quit
SWAMPSCOTT Aug 31 President Coolidge removes Bert Haney from the shipping board for obstructionist conduct in the Emergency Fleet program. Haney says he will not resign. President Palmer’s authority over Palmer and the fleet is questioned as Congress considers a recess appointment urged by Senator McNary of Oregon.
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Ship Board
Associated Pres
Conerens
Palmer
Jane
Senat McNary
Oregon
Congress
Mont. Hike association pledges support for orthopedic hospital
KALISPELL Aug 31 Support for the Orthopedic hospital at Billings financially and morally was pledged by the Montana State Hike association in resolutions here today. Assessments for 1926 for support of the state camp were reduced by half because Eastern Montana members could not attend. All lodges agreed to pay arrearages in assessments, providing some tent funds for camp operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prew
Kalispell
Orthopedic
Billings
Montana Tate Hike’ Association
Montana
Cam
Missionaries Freed by Chinese Bandits Near Cheng Tu
Bishop W K Mowl his wife and six other church missionary society members captured near Cheng Tu in Szechwan on August 8 have been released. The telegram says the captives were released last Sunday.
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Wwe
Amocines
Fron Shanghat
W.K. Mowl
Church Missionary Society
Cheng Tu
Szechwan Province
Church Mociety
Rich widow loses 652000 in fires and jewel thefts
A rich widow’s estate suffered a string of losses including fires and jewelry thefts totaling about 652000. Investigations by New York and Connecticut police focus on George Alcorn, a former gardener at the Garrison New York Shewan estate, whose threats and alleged motive are explored amid prior robberies and a 1920 shipyard fire in Brooklyn. The widow filed suit against two sons to void stock control arrangements valued at 2 million.
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Shewan Estate
Mes
Gemini
Nclng
New York
Connecticut
George Alcorn
Shewan
Garrison
N.Y
Ridecuiels
Conn
Long Island
Alcorn
Ridgefield
Maintenance Men On Job In Coal Suspension
Philadelphia reports a near complete hard coal strike pause with 158000 miners walkout. Ten thousand maintenance men return to pumps and upkeep per mutual agreement. First fall shifts proceed. union adheres to nonpicketing, easing disruption as trains run with empties. President Coolidge discusses anthracite and coal petition with federal officials and business leaders, noting government aid plans and no immediate crisis.
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Philadelphia
American Doctor Held for Ransom in Manchuria
Dr Harvey J Howard an American specialist captured by brigands near the Sungari river in Manchuria is being kept for ransom. Fearing reduced captor numbers to under ten they pursue him with mounted men as Chinese forces engage one gang of 19 men, killing its chief. Roger Greene Rockefeller official reports from Fuemen China.
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Rockefeller Foundation
Fuemen
Manchuria
Dr Howard
Trea
Dr. Howard
Sungari
Chines
Fuchien
Mr. Greene
Both Sides Claim Victory In Senate Seat Fight
The August recounts show Senator Brookhart leading Steck by 184 votes if all challenged ballots are valid. Original counts had Brookhart ahead by 754, but paper ballot rechecks added 1,201 votes to Steck, narrowing the margin as the Senate committee reviews 8,727 challenged ballots.
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Senate
Associated Pr
Washington
Daniel F. Steck
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Brookhart
Payer
Voth
Challo
Steck
Bleck
Mining Engineers at Salt Lake Meet in City
Approximately 200 mining engineers gather in Salt Lake City for the 132nd annual meeting of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers. W. Reynders, president, asserts Utah can supply raw iron materials in pure state to compete in world markets.
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Frew
Salt Lake City
Utah
Mr. Reynders
Body of Walter Shaw Found In Yellowstone River
Walter Shaw a prominent Park County summer camp owner disappeared after being swept in the Gardiner River near Mammoth Springs Yellowstone Park. His body was found lodged on an island in the Yellowstone River drifting more than 32 miles from the last sighting.
Veterans Raid at Mayo Hotel Ties City Convention to Prohibition
Tulsa August 31 Veterans of Foreign Wars faced a city crisis as federal officers directed a raid during the convention era at the Mayo hotel. Officers arrested several men but released most, while a single man was held on a warrant. The raid aimed to arrest bootleggers rumored to be staying in the hotel and selling illicit liquor.
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Tulsa
Westhem
Cae
Fom
Comvention Ession
Wilf Kellyne
Veterans of
Mayo Hotel
Henry Beard
Raiders
New Prohibition Enforcement Begins to Target Alcohol Trade
Washington Aug. 31. The new national prohibition enforcement unit starts actions tomorrow to eliminate the liquor trade by cutting off supply lines and shutting down distribution. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Lincoln C. Andrews leads the effort, coordinating with local authorities and federal agencies to crush outlaw operations.
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Arcoriatad
Washington
Hewin
Ita
Cos
Sistrict
Galle
Andrews
Department of Justice
Humigration
Coast Guard
Taxes to Be Made Public Starting Today
Internal revenue collectors begin public inspection of taxes paid at 9 a.m. local time. The public may inspect records during designated hours, with publication allowed under supreme court interpretation of the statute.
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Internal Revenue
Alteatora
He Supreme Court
Wreck casualties linger as investigation opens
Fifteen of twenty nine injured in a Colorado and Southern wreck near Trinidad and Walsenburg remain in hospital. The Mary White, a 20 year old Victoria resident, hovers between life and death. An official investigation will probe the cause. Superintendent J J Abramton of the Trinidad division is expected to conduct the inquiry.
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Colorado & Southern Ol
Trinidad
Walsenburg
Mary White
Victoria
J. J Abramton
Flinidad Division
Nicaragua under martial rule declared by military government
Martial law was declared throughout Nicaragua today as Alfredo Kivam announced a state of siege to protect key fortresses and ensure order amid escalating unrest. The move aims to stabilize security in Managua and surrounding areas.
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Arena Managua
Nicaragua
Alfredo Kivam
Senators Told Present Ales Work Hardship
Senators told the public lands committee of the United States Senate about grazing land administration in the West. Stockmen urged local forest control, long grazing leases, board of appeal, and grazing charges not above 10 percent of administration costs. The hearing in Missoula featured Senator Stanfield and others, with plans to Spokane and Yakima for further testimony.
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Board of Appeal
Public Lands Committee
United States Senate
Robert N. Stanfield
Ore
Ralph St. Cameron
Missoula
Misoula
Mimouta
Spokane
Yakima
Wash
J. J. Morse
Dilga
Montana
British Officer Traffics in Arms in Police Court Case
In Shanghai on August follow up details state Col James Kristie retired British army faced three months hard labor and a $200 fine for arms trafficking. Brig Gen Charles Nelson and others named in the case are mentioned as linked figures amid ongoing investigations by French authorities.
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Shanghat
James Kristie
Kristie
Charles Ich
Charles A. Nelson
Ean. I. Chaperon
Frem
Otte “Heist
Land A Chinene
Secre
Wong Tso-Hua
Montana editors return home from big meeting
Montana editors, members of the Montana State Prom association, journeyed from Livingston to Kmoewye Bay after a festive four day conference. They toured Yellowstone National Park with Park Transportation Co relief trips, enjoyed special rates, and heard Congressman Leavitt discuss national policy and Governor Erickson address Montana issues. The group returned to Livingston by bus and prepared to resume duties amid concerns over state welfare and recreation policy.
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Montana
Jowstone National Park
He Park Transportation Company
Old Paithful
Nyon
Buffalo Ranch
Livingston
Scott Leavite
Erickson
Leavitt
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Erampe
France
Villa Cisneros
Africa
Bert Haney
Coolidge
White House
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John Hays Mammond
Federal Coal Commission
James L. Richards
Henry 8. Lyons
Moston
Hammond
Milan Mission
Kovernment
Uel
Cou
Retate
Trehards
Lyons
Jeant
Amer
Geath
Wighthorpe Area
Fort Sam Houston
Brookhart and
Salt Lake
Shaw
Veterans OF Foreign Wars
U. S
Beard
BIG
Yellowstone Park
Weare
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