Memorial to Arctic Balloonists Erected Near Franz Josef Land
A new memorial on White Island near Franz Josef Land honors three Victims of the ill fated 1897 Arctic balloon expedition led by Andree. The Horn expedition recovered bodies and a diary fragment outlining a grueling trek on the ice and the failed bid to reach the North Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Myre
United Press
Osl.o
Norway
White Island
Franz JosephJand
Ray dueSstey
Satomon August Andree
Sedtah
North Pole
WK. Fraenkel
N. Stringbera
Trogen
Wismell Bet
Andres
Ube
Locter Horn
Braitvaag
Andree
Iodor Horn
Greatrelie
Sotte
Himeself
Andreé
West Spitzenbergen
Messure
Buckley Leads Columbus Campaign Spending Report
Primary campaign expense records filed with the secretary of state through the last legal filing date show wide variation in spending among candidates for variant state offices. Buckley for Senator reports the highest totals with $14 spent and $18,450 received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Clarence J. Brown
Bulkley
Renator’ Committee
Bulxter
Nis
Parson Fish
Two Die as Fire Hits Frogan Milling Plant
A fifth explosion tore through the Frogan Milling Company plant in Kansas City killing one worker and severely injuring another. Foreman Fate Tolls, who shut the electric switch, was unaccounted for as investigators search for a cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Pire
Frogan Milling Company
Fate Tolls
Switch to Dials Akron Transition to Dial System
The largest single telephone cutover to a dial system was set to begin at midnight in Akron. Residents of Akron Barberton and Cuyahoga Falls will dial their own calls tomorrow, involving forty eight thousand calls as the three cities adopt the new system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Barberton
Cuyahoga Falta
Deaf Mute's Sign Language Misread At Beach Tragedy
Wilmington Massachusetts August 13 Aged 15 deaf and dumb Walter Melingity made hand signals while attempting to aid drowning friend John Be Lueva also 15 both deaf and mute. Three hundred bathers nearby failed to understand his gestures until realizing he aimed to help his drowning companion.
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Wilmington
Mass
Arie Walter Melingity
Sizi
Man Sentenced for Besmirching American Flag in Newark
Cleveland Communist leader Ford was jailed for 140 days and fined 140 dollars plus costs after an August rant praising a red flag and denouncing the stars and stripes. Police found revolutionary literature in his possession and he faces further Grand Jury action on criminal syndicalism charges. Municipal Judge Wayne Collier presided. defense by Miss Yetta Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
U.rho i. O. Ford
Cleveland
Ford
Fo- Hive
Ward
Wayne Collier
Ferguson versus Sterling in Texas Democratic gubernatorial primary
In Dallas voters faced a statewide choice between Mrs Miriam A Ferguson backed by her husband and the "candidate of the common people" and Hoss Sterling publisher in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Miriam A. Ferguson
Furper Dion
The
Common People
Hoss
Revolt in Peru as Arcanipa garrison seizes Arequipa
Reports say troops rebelled at Arcanipa and captured Arequipa the second largest city in Peru. The dispatch notes the upheaval spreading from the garrison to the regional capital with authorities ousted and control taken.
Remember Me Bandit Robs Citizens Building and Loan
In Middletown on August 23 a bandit entered the Citizens Building and Loan Company at closing, escaped with 240 after saying Remember me to staff. He was previously identified with a May 13 robbery. A poster, saber, and three other items were in the office.
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Middletown
Citizens Building and Loan Company
Saber
Calfornia
Wating Lestey
Baltimore
Mad
Beih ‘Starey
Brooklyn
William Alderman
Cap
Hatfeld
Logan
W. Va
Ing
Columbus
Hatfeld-McCoy Feudiste
Streaaf
Hopkins Hospital
Ibewvry
Obie
Publisher Sentenced to Three Months for Criminal Libel
Miami publisher Wendier was sentenced to three months at hard labor on the county road force after conviction for criminal libel. He had a suspended sentence from 1923 and faced charges tied to an editorial attack against inventor Glenn H. Curtiss after Mr. Curtiss death.
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Miami
Fla
Wendier
Ti Day
Arebet
Glenn H. Curties
Jr. Curtiss
Must Die in Death Chair in Canton Trial
In Canton on August 25 Charles Eibiers officer was fatally wounded in a shooting. The jury convicted a man of murder as the electric chair was set for the execution. The courtroom crowd surged as the verdict was read with no mercy, while police kept order. Protests and a crusade against crime followed led by Mayor Joule J. Moliett. A separate item notes a Columbus merchant killed after a train collision near Hallwood West Virginia while returning from Cheshire with a load of cantaloupes.
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Canton
Charles
Eibiers
Lal
Romeo
Columbus
Aum
Cem
Hallwood
Cheshire
Race driver Schramm survives Muskingum River crash
Theodore M. Schramm, a young Atlantic Witt race driver, went over a dam on the Muskingum River in an unintentional stunt. His racing boat was destroyed and he narrowly escaped with his life. Also announced are evangelistic meetings led by Anna Burns in Coalville with local pastors aiding.
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Marietta
Theodore M. Schram
Atlantic Witt
S. Fh
Mive Remattis
Ih Dam
Muskingum River
Schramm
Coolvillis
Anna
R. Burns
Toledo
Coalville
Oll
Children in Athens Prepare Gift Chests for Philippine Isles
The report outlines Athens children assembling four chests filled with gifts for youngsters in the Philippine Isles. Contents include storybooks, clothing, and school supplies, packed with brass bangles, stamps, and colors, prepared under supervision for shipment this week by schools and local committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Philippine Isles
Leach
Cine'n Pharmacy
Jlofmian
Phebband
Homie
Philippnes
Gey
No Hearing Delays Audit Remarks In Columbus
State Auditor Joseph T. Tracy said there will be no public hearing to allow H. C. Gibson of Centerville a former state examiner to air charges about political protection and persecution in the highway department audit. Tracy added Gibson must qualify and give bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
3State
Joseph T. Tracy
H. C. Gibson
Centerville
State Highway Department
Gihgon
Tracy Amid
Rob Gamblers Report From Cleveland Rocky Village Hold Up
A Cleveland report states a Rocky Village gambling resort was held up by three gunmen who robbed about 24 patrons of roughly $1000. The leader reportedly took around $400 the day prior as deputy sheriffs and suburban police investigate ongoing.
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Cleveland
Rocky 1Illage
Giant Beacon Celebrates Birth of English Princess
Crowds gather atop Glamis Castle hill to cheer the birth of a princess, with a beacon lit and celebrations extending across Holland. The infant is described as healthy, weighing about nine pounds, as police manage large crowds and workmen open a window to view the Duchess of York. Elizabeth aims to attend.
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Glamis Castle
Giannis Castle
Niles Uraand
Holland
Duchess of York
Maine
Eliz ‘Abeth
R Aide
Bdachess
Boiler explosion kills crew on Ulster and Delaware train
A boiler on westbound Ulster and Delaware Railroad train No. B exploded after leaving Kingston New York. Engineer Beatty, 27, and brakeman Dereed, 38, died in the blast. One passenger was injured as the engine crew and men aboard attempted to save others.
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Kingston
Ulster
Delawera Railroad
Tilux
Beatty
Lester Dereed
Dreman
Missenger
Crude Oil Prices Rise at Friday Opening
Oil prices for Pennsylvania grades moved higher at Friday’s opening as market sources report price increases across several crude blends. The Joseph Keep Purchasing Agency announced benchmark barrels rose to new levels, with specific grades showing gains amid market activity and supply concerns.
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Pennsylvania
MVR
Pennsylania
Sheta
Pennvlaike Grede Southwerth
Joseph Keep
Two Shot as They Address Audience at Avella Communists Meet
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a Sacco-Vanzetti anniversary demonstration in Avella Pennsylvania where two speakers George Harkett and Steve Ming addressed about 160 people. A gunman in the crowd opened fire killing Hartket and another speaker, wounding another. Petretti allegedly fired and fled, with police later tying the case to Communist agitation and arrests.
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Pittsburgh
U.P
Avella
de Referenees
George Harkett
Steve Ming
Hartote
Mina Ani
Bin
Thoroy Tellin
Pheiro Petrettl
Allan Petret
Duchy Cid
Exchenpettt
Cole
Patlen Weer
Bid
Roanim
Muvet
Niger
Petretti
Geo Men
Chanie Heckter
Mra
Herkoth
Meet at Miami Ohio seman roafermen
Unclear dialect text describes a gathering at Miami University with mentions of speakers, locations, and a center headquarters. It references students and visitors, a dormitory setting, and a plan to address migration and a delegation.
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Ohio
Uae
Parters
Uy Doleiten
Winhig
Econ
Air Race Sparks Interest At National Air Meet
Reported spectacle at the national air show highlighted competition among pilots from across the United States. Attendees witnessed speed and skill as aircraft prepared for the showcase and opening ceremonies marked by officials.
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Buckley
Ndidates
Thanes
Frodani Hauipet
Advived Nodlay
Nea
Newsrarer Archive
Texas
Senia
Charles Williams
Krezhor
Jamestown
Cedarville
Marion
James W. Thompson
Merton
Ira Shreck
Bandit
Commanis
Morita
Minet
Science
Canton, Ohio
Melleths I
Actty Anderson
Joule JH. Moliett
Don Metlett
Fangstera Faveral Venta aEo
State Fair Ready
Rob Gamblers
Jandit
Hieala
Navy
Vpames
Seotland
Hilton Ghumis
Yorks
Pia
J. Tl
Scotland
Akles
Myecs
Nory
Prin
Ondan
Elizabeth
Henry Cho Barner
Manafield
Georss White
Mariela
Hobert Fulkley
U.S
Bulklee
Colunybus
Politicu
Makar
Veland
Aqy
Uistalitedd
Wila
Keiih
Princes Theatre
Ueen
Taetec Fivesa
Anselavent Hotsla
Ivictin
Investigatio
Muccl
Petraith
Marko
Petrelg
Muyccl
Ming
Blink
Mucel
Harkort
Harkote
Mucel Aald
Petralt
Wabanh Mallrow
Harkett
Ava
Gleavon
Atate Police
Candom Cave
Anaes Chargen
Peter Hd
Prawa Macey Hest
United Tates Aid
Uny
Miult-Motherreed Bratisporte
Lane Choy
General Motors Corporation
B. F. Goodrich CC
Grigsby-Grunow Company
Majestic
Kellogg Company
Newepa
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