Douglas cruiser plane leaves Langley for Picton Harbor flight
A Douglas cruiser plane under Lieut. George C. Mac Donald and Victor I. Bartrandias departed Langley Field at 8 a.m. for Picton Harbor Nova Scotia, with plans to hand over to Lieut. Leigh Wade aboard the Richmond. The craft will arrive tomorrow night and be rechristened Boston II as Wade resumes his round the world flight westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
George C. MacDonald
Victor I. Bartrandias
Langley Field
United States Army Air Station
Vila Keyport
N. J
Boston
Pictou Harbor
Nova Scotia
Leigh Wade
Arival
Richmond
Wade
United States Joins Allies Only on Conditions
The United States will participate in the Paris finance ministers conference after London parleys but will not forgive or disburse war debts now, insisting they are financial obligations to be paid by method agreed. The meeting will focus on German reparations, with U.S. interest tied to occupation upkeep and evacuation terms under debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. B. Kelloy
United States
Paris
United States Army of Occupation
Browns
Rhine
Washington
Erman
England
France
Belgium
Germany
Rehr
Gereny
Er Stength
Ida
Congress
Supreme Court
Ohios
National Child Labor Committee
Death of Mildred Kilmer Sparks Probe in Dayton
Mildred Kilmer, 27, of Rochester New York, died in a Dayton hotel room after reportedly being given a drug to quiet her. Authorities say the death will be thoroughly investigated and Kilmer was later taken to the Dayton hospital for the insane amid rumors of a possible marriage between Kilmer and a local associate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Mildred Kilmer
Rochester
N. Y
White Says He Supports Coolidge and Dawes for Governor
Attorney James A. White former Ohio Anti-Saloon League leader and Republican gubernatorial hopeful declares wholehearted support for President Coolidge and Vice President Dawes. He pledged his backing while in Columbus on August 7.
Giants, Tigers, Dodgers Triumph in Tight League Action
The Giants beat the Cubs 6 to 0, scoring all runs in the first inning as Chicago homered twice. The Tigers evened the series with a 5 to 2 win over the Yankees in five innings. Whitehill held Ruth to two hits including his 36th homer. Dazzy Vance earned his 18th win as the Dodgers beat the Pirates 6 to 3 with 10 strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
Irance Cubs
Chicago
Tigers
Yankees
Whitehill
Ruth
Dazzy Vance
Pittsburgh
Dodgers
Pirates
Brooklyn Star
Foster Seen Stronger for District in Congress
The Tribune-Telegraph endorses Mr. Foster over Mr. Jenkins in the congressional race. It cites Foster’s experience, party support from President Coolidge, and track record on campaign promises and district service as reasons for backing him, while noting Jenkins is a capable alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune-Telegraph
Meigs Unty
Foster
Jenkis
Washington
Congress
Presii Coolidge
Eus
Congressman Foster
Jenkins
Smian
Boner
Walton Leads Klan Opponent in Oklahoma Senate Race
Former Oklahoma Governor J C Walton, a long time foe of the Ku Klux Klan, led the Democratic nomination fight for the U S Senate over Klan-endorsed Congressman L B Howard. Walton won 62 348 votes to 68 221 for Howard with majorities counted in 2271 of 2996 precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Cloud Blanket Ends Heat Wave in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio, Aug 7. A low cloud cover cooled the city after the season's heat peak. Rain since midnight pushed temperatures down from six year highs, with official high at 94 and thermometers in parts reaching 102.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
London Underground Employees Shown in Film Courtesy Always Pays
A film titled Courtesy Always Pays spotlights London Underground workers. The short explores workplace courtesy and safety culture within the transit system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Underground
Voker Not Gambling Rules Turkish Judge
Constantinople bans gambling but allows poker as not a game of chance per a local court ruling. The piece notes players may still face limits and questions the judge’s reasoning and potential need for an alibi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voker
Constantinople
Turkey
Nerves on Fire from Neuritis
Thousands suffer neuritis tied to rheumatism and misdirected treatment. Neuritis causes burning nerve pain, muscle soreness, joint stiffness, and tingling. Fopa Neuritis Tablets claim rapid relief, are physician endorsed, and sold for $1.00 by McKee Drug Co. in Athens and leading druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
McKee Drug Co
Boericke & Runyon Co
Mfrs
San Francisco
Davis Campaign Meets Labor Union Backlash In Clash Over Endorsement
Kenneth Clark reports from Atlantic City that John W. Davis and the Democratic platform drew sharp fire from the American Federation of Labor. Federation leaders, led by Samuel Gompers, prepared a denunciatory reply denying any change to endorse Davis before his Clarksburg speech, and accused Wilson of pushing the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
John W. Davis
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Federation
Davis
Clarksburg
W. Va
Samuel Gompers
William B. Wilson
Gompers
Wilson
LaFollette
Wheeler
Also Mentioned on This Page
BY David M. Church
Indians
Red Sox
Braves
Cardinals
Cincinnati
Phillies
Athletics
White Sox
White
Shea
Woodworth's
Carey
LeeLee
Gibson Pharmacy
Daniel G. Carey, M
James S. Kink & Company
USA
Kirk
Nabisco
Union Grocery
Toggery
Kenneth Clark
1. N. S. Staff Corp’t
Bryan
Council
Wilsgo
Ign
Coaline
Ee Cates Dope Homme
Rinex
Roe Catarri
Cleveland
Clinical Laboratories Co
Hartford Tires
Hartford
THE
Bostwick-Braun Compadiy. Distributors
Toledo
Ver
Owen Lovejoy
Sec’y
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!