Oklahoma pilot wins first place in Pacific hop-off
Bennett Griffin of Bartlesville Oklahoma drew the honor of starting first in the 835000 air derby toward Honolulu, as eight pilots prepared at Oakland and San Francisco. Entries list Griffin along with Norman Goddard, Charles Parkhurst Lomax, John Pedlar, Mildred Doran, Frederick Giles, Arthur Goebel, and J L Giffin. several others undecided. Inspectors will check planes at Millsfield and Oakland, with pilots planning long coast-to-coast hops tomorrow and in coming days.
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Associated Press
Fortune
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Honolulu
C W Saunders
Cal- Hernia
National Aeronautical Association
Oakland
Sirport
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Millafield
Livingston Irving
Berkeley
Calif
John W Frost
San Francisco Examiner
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San Diego
Charles W Parkhurst
Lomax I
John A Pedlar
Mildred Doran
Detroit
William Erwin
Cal Texas
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Arthur C Goebel
Hollywood
Frank Cle
A W Rodger
Angeles
Robert G Foloner
Ben Francisco
Department of Commerce
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Charles Parkhurst
Lomax II
Nebraska
Frederick Giles
William P Ernin
Detroit Mich
Dellas Texas
Nonatop
Murderer 84 Fails In Pardon's Plea
Governor Huntley and council refused to grant a pardon to John P McDuffy of Exeter who is serving an indeterminate murder sentence in New Hampshire. McDuffy shot and killed a Concord city resident during a doorway struggle over a shotgun in July 1924. He sought clemency to end his life, and his case drew wide attention for its unprecedented sentencing.
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Perfect Chocolate Sauce Recipe with Magnolia Condensed Milk
Simple homemade chocolate sauce guide using Magnolia Sweetened Condensed Milk. Melt 2 squares unsweetened chocolate, add half cup condensed milk, heat briefly, stir in remaining milk, then serve or chill. Magnolia milk blends pure cream and sugar, ideal for desserts and coffee.
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American Handshake Quietly Defuses Roumanian Crisis
Six representatives of the Roumanian socialist party infiltrated the American legation in Bucharest with a petition urging President Coolidge to spare Sacco and Vanzetti. Charged Affairs Robert R Patterson said the Legation would forward the plea to Washington, but could not alter the legal process. An attempted pistol-like gesture by the delegation ended with a flower bouquet exchange instead of conflict.
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Gillett Attacks Cynics Over Coolidge Plans
Springfield Aug 8 By Associated Press Senator Frederick H Gillett defends President Coolidge against cynics who doubt his stated noncandidacy for 1998. He cites Hughes as a preferred alternative and Hoover as a strong second, noting a renomination scenario is unlikely but possible if the convention rejects other choices.
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Mase
Associated Press
Hughes
Bay State
Herbert Hoover
Coolidge
Youth Killed by Lightning Bolt in Barn Fire
Clarence LeClair seventeen was instantly killed when a lightning bolt struck the temporary LeClair home barn, burning it to the ground and causing $64,000 in damage as his two brothers Norman and Francis played nearby. His mother, in the house under construction, heard the crash, rushed to the barn, and pulled him to safety through a hole she kicked in the flames.
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Associated Press
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Norman
Francis
Primary enrollment slow says registrars yesterday
Registrars William Lounsbury and Thomas F White reported slow primary enrollment with 14 applications during enrollment hours. Eight were for those not on a primary list before, all eight seeking Republican primary enrollment. Six applied for transfers between parties, four from Democratic to Republican and two from Republican to Democratic. transfers not effective for Fall primaries but allow voting in Spring primaries of 1928.
Granddaughter of Bryant Dies in Massachusetts Summer Home
Mia Minna Gedula Goddard of New York, granddaughter of William Cullen Bryant, was found dead in her summer home in Cummington, Massachusetts. The medical examiner attributed her death to heart trouble after she had been visited by two nieces who found her locked bedroom door late in the day.
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Associated Press
Mia Minna
Goddard
New York
William Cullen Bryant
Bryant
Lenox
Boy Slightly Hurt by Car in Milford
Eight year old Agron Whitman of Beach Street Milford was lightly injured when struck by a car driven by Robert J Peck of Stratford. The vehicle owned by Stewart Motor Company of Bridgeport hit him on Fest Broadway near Walnut Beach, causing a bruised arm.
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Robert J Peck
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Burial Planned For General Leonard Wood At Arlington
Major General Leonard Wood will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery beside comrades of the war with Spain. The Rough Riders plot was chosen for the grave on a knoll overlooking the amphitheatre, near Admiral Sampson. Brig Gen Frank R McCoy led arrangements for Mrs Wood with escort from Boston. The funeral party will travel via train from Boston with a small military escort and a larger Washington escort. The ceremony will be conducted by Army Chaplains Axton and Watts with Wood’s widow and three children present.
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Our Best Friend Moros Term Wood
The sudden death of Governor General Leonard Wood triggers nationwide mourning in the Philippines. About half a million Mohammedans grieve openly, saying they have lost their father and best friend. Moors vow intense mourning as Wood, seen as trusted by Islam after Bud Dah, is remembered for aiding two Moro children rescued after the fighting.
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Worcester trolley firm adopts busses for lines
Worcester Consolidated Street Railway announced that the Worcester to Southbridge line and the Southbridge to Palmer line will be withdrawn in favor of buses on August 14. Local Worcester to Southbridge service will continue about one month longer. Currently hourly service alternates between buses and trolleys. the hourly schedule will continue with buses.
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Associated Press
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Tennis matches postponed by rain in Meadow Club and New York state clay court
Weather disruption forces postponement of tennis events in the Meadow Club invitation at Southampton NC and the New York state clay court championship. Rain halted play across both venues, delaying scheduled matches and results.
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Associated Press
Meadow Club
Southampton
Long Hill social notices and weekly events update
Special correspondent Mre Harry Lea hosts ME Ladies Ala society gathering as many members are away on vacation. Epworth league to hold annual Myrtle Beach picnic this week. Rev John Colman and family plan two week vacation visiting relatives in Brooklyn Hobart Wy and Greenfield Ma. The ME church pulpit will be filled by Rev D W Parke of Wallingford. Long Hill Firemen carnival concludes with $2500 raised. Various guests and visits noted, including Miss Margaret Abbott and Miss Dorothy Beach. Wedding planned for early fall.
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Harry Lea
M E Ladies Ala Society
Mia Henry Blatz
Edward Lee
Stepney
Clarice Radcliffe
Wesley
Stratford
Ralph Mandell
Arthur Wood
East Norwalk
Misa Hilizabeth Rutherland
Bridgeport
Horace Wedge
Epworth League of ME
Myrtle Beach
Jennie Mallett
Land and Title Company
Bridgeport and Fiend
P &J John Colman
Brooklyn
Hunter
Hobart
Greenfield
D W Parke
Wallingford
William Shaw
White Mountains
P St John Colman
Margaret Abbott
Dorothy Beach
Maine
Wilbur Dunbar
Thomaston
Carl Frauenberger
Wilson Sherman
Richard Edwards
New York
Grace Radcliffe
Norwalk
Laura Beach
Malcom Peterson
Villa Avenue
Fairfield
Bamuel
Seeley
Emma Sherman
L ‘Edith Wales
Milford Youth Arrested After Punch Fight
Milford August 8 by Special Correspondent Percy Horton a Milford youth deliberately punched Lyron Grant in the face Grant complained to police Horton was arrested and is under bonds to face charges Grant said he stood in front of a local theater when he received the blow
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