Chicago Boat Wreck Exposes No Negligence After Fatal Disaster
The July 28 excursion boat Favorite disaster near Chicago left 27 dead, mostly women and children, with 49 rescued. Investigators found no crew or owner negligence. the boat was seaworthy as of July 11, chosen to save passengers amid a sudden squall. Rescue efforts and heroism by Hofnauer and associates noted. authorities discuss trigger factors and the vessel’s age and capacity.
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Fred J. Meno
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William A. Rittenhouse
Michael Hughes
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Dickerson Hoover
Federal Steamboat Inspection
William A. Hofnauer
Hughes
Hofnauer
Olsen
Leo Sobata
Molten Lava pours from Vesuvius forcing Terzigno evacuation
In Naples area reports say Mount Vesuvius erupts with vast lava flows pouring from the crater into ravines toward Terzigno. Officials note no immediate danger unless the mountain side splits, as lava lakes widen and temperatures soar to 1,100 degrees. Evacuations expand as residents flee toward Naples.
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McKelvie Voices Support For Coolidge In Rapid City
In Rapid City South Dakota on July 29 Sam McKelvie former Nebraska governor and Coolidge ally spoke to the Rotary club praising Lowden's farm relief ideas. He urged government aid to help farmers while preserving independence and hinted at cooperative marketing under government backing.
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Governor Ritchie declines Wheeler debate in Detroit
Governor Aller C. Ritchie of Maryland, en route home from Mackinac Island, announces he will not debate Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League. In a July 19 letter to R. D. Hollister, he cites principled disagreement with Wheeler and declines the invitation, praising the forum but choosing not to participate.
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R. D. Hollister
University of Michigan Forum
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Wheeler
Commissioners Proceedings August 1 1927 Minutes and Claims
The board of county commissioners met August 1 1927 at 10 am in regular session. Members present were G A Leasby chairman Theo T Olson Everett Farr and W A Conwell clerk. Minutes approved. Claims examined and approved with warrants ordered drawn from General Fund for Jerome Williams Burroughs Adding Machine Co. E H Amick Laura M Connolly Ed Brannin H M Hawks etc. Various charges including services mileage supplies and coroners fees itemized.
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J. J. Lacklen
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Melville Comm. Co
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Frank Larsen
C. Johnson
Albert Ellison
Wim. Roberts
Gopher Polson
W. C. Rowsey
Same
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Ernest Langston
Melville
T. G. Shipton
Boulder River
Board of County Commissioners
Purser
G. A. Leasby
Theo. T. Oson
Everett Farr
W. A. Conwell
Swamp Creek
General Fund
Jerome Williams
Petty
Burroughs
Mach. Co
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S. CG
Bailey
Treas
Whitney
Skievajthe Wapteanedapioeane
Rhea Traver Stene Co. Atty
T. G. Shipton ‘Justice Fees
Apavde
Casper D. Graff
D. Claiborn
J. Skibstad
Montana Power Co
B. T. Home Telephone Co
Holcomb Mfg. Co
AB. E. Calkins Co
Inga Solberg
Scheuber Drug Co
Renj. H. Daggett Mileage
C. A. P Caulkins
Four-Wheel Brakes Boost Willys-Overland Sales
H. Ellingson of Local Willys-Overland notes four wheel brake equipment drives sales of both pone and six cylinder cars, stating the feature is no longer limited to larger models. He emphasizes its growing importance in the market.
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H. Ellingson
Jocal Willys-Overland
Four Wheel Brakes Boost Whippet Sales and Safety
Automaker Ellingson notes rising Whippet and Whippet six sales as four wheel brakes gain popularity on low priced four cylinder cars. He cites Willys Overland’s early adoption and city tests showing quicker stops, arguing four wheel brake systems improve safety for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and other vehicles.
Willys-Overland Advocates Whippet Precedent in Auto Trend
Willys-Overland officials say the Whippet set a precedent likely to be followed quickly by other American car makers. The model is praised for four wheel brakes low center of gravity economy of operation powerful motor and roomy design rivaling larger and pricier cars.
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