Three Men Nabbed Near Powder Magazine at Hingham
Three men prowling near a powder magazine at the U S naval ammunition depot in Hingham were fired upon by Marine guards as they fled. One man was killed, another escaped with the wounded companion, and the third fled. An investigation was begun to determine intent to steal explosives with guards doubled and ammunition increased.
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Selief
Ahern
TNT
Emory
Mounted Patrol
Weymouth
Navy Yard
Hingham
Lake Denmark
N. J
End of Kansas Floods In Sight After Prolonged Deluge
August 17 Topeka news reports White Kansas towns still fighting floods from Dry Creek Smoky Hill and Kansas rivers. Homes inundated in Salina and Wichita with water reaching second stories in some areas. Hutchinson warned as streams approach and flood areas, officials expect further inundation and shelter needs.
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Topeka
Kas
As‘ninue Press
Kansas
Hutchins
Liug
Salina
Dry Creek
Smoky Hill
TV 4
Selina
Little Kansas
Wichita
Hutchinson
Bears Take Lead in Eastern League by Three Games
Bridgeport's Bears reach the league summit with a three game edge over Albany after a double-header sweep of Hartford. Springfield and the Ponies threaten as New Haven and Albany split games, while Buddy Stapleton's crew rides a no-hit effort by Andy Rush to widen the gap.
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Hartford
New Haven
Bridgeport
Springfield
Bears
Albany
Buddy Stapleton
Springfield Ponies
Newfield
Pittsfield
Andy Rush
Jack Warhop
Rush
Lawmakers
Morneins
Providence
Jimmy Bishop
Hartford Senators
Profs
Abated Taxes Demand Fight Over 1916 to 1923 Lists
Tax Collector Howard orders 36 recipients to pay 36 468.99 in abated taxes and interest within 10 days or face warrants and property seizure. Names of abatements questioned for legality, including Gertrude S. Terry estate, are released as part of the list.
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Howard
Challenger
Gertrude S. Terry
Fisherman Finds Dr Salmon's Body Off Race Point
The body of Dr Thomas William Salmon fifty one a New York psychiatrist was found floating off Race Point Fisher's Island by lobster fisherman Fred Maynard ending a search that began after he fell from his yacht Melabar II off Westbrook. Identification was confirmed by Edwin Salmon of South Norwalk son of the late doctor. Coast Guard patrols and boat drags continued off Westbrook as efforts to notify relatives proceeded.
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New London
Associated Press
Thomas William Salmon
New York
Race Point
Fisher's Island
Fred Maynard
Salmanys
Westbrook
Dana Watchley
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Hospital, New York
McNeil
Edwin Salmon
South Norwalk
Coast Guard
Weetbrook
Richard Salmon
Sacco Vanzetti Defense Demands Full Case Release
The Sacco Vanzetti Defense committee writes to Secretary Kellogg demanding the immediate release of the complete Sacco Vanzetti case record to American newspapers. The letter cites a Washington dispatch claiming the State Department circulated a case summary to all US missions about two years ago.
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Soston
Associated Press
United States
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Secretary of State
Kellogg
Sweco
Vanzetti Defense Committee
Washington
Department of State
New Haven Road Votes Stock Issue 70 Meant U S NOTE
At a New Haven special meeting stockholders of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad approved a plan to issue 490 967 shares of 7 percent cumulative preferred stock par 100. The plan awaits Interstate Commerce Commission approval before taking effect.
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New Haven
Associated
Deaplie
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Munun
United States
Skdcker
McMasters
Elizabeth
N. J
Hagop Bogigian
Washington, D. C
Bogigian
Benjamin Biverthau
Tun
Robert Huff
New York City
Bezigian
Robert Woodruff
Orange
E. G. Buckland
Fears for two Oakland to Honolulu planes in ocean
Fears for the safety of two planes that left Oakland bound for Honolulu and the James D. Dole prizes grew as estimates show their maximum air time would be about 28 to 30 hours. The Golden Eagle, a cigar shaped mono plane, carried 350 gallons of fuel and seaworthy gear including rubber floodproofing and a life raft. The Miss Mildred Deran, a biplane, held 400 gallons for 28 hours.
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Golden Eagle
Mildred Deran
Oakland
Jack Frost
New York
Gordon Scott
Santa Monica
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco
Wich
Mildred Doran
Bolta
Honolulu
Pacific hop disaster and wartime search dominates page news
Surprising events unfold from Pacific flight misfortune to a wake of war tales. Reports describe the missing pilot Eugle and other planes, Navy pursuits, and thousands of soldiers backing a dramatic search. Also noted are a charity prize of 25 000 dollars, Hollywood obituaries, and various public notices across pages with weather and sports highlights.
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Pacipiy
Ima
Andult
Mildred Dorn
Golden Ebay
Navy
Hivands
Delagy
Nbotenente
Ufe
Apeaker
Dlana
Hollywoul
Quetr
Sepsiona
Sokot
Sucret
Tugsen Wits Sur
Mairfield
Iles
Farrel
Fairfield County
Greenwich
Tuntington
Lordado
St Paul's Parish House
Vlabernian
Nody
Salmon
Columbia
General Wann Ie
Avery
Tustiuid Paw Goede
Evel
Bayonets Guard Crowds For Plane Arrival At Wheeler Field
Thousands gathered at Wheeler Field Honolulu Aug 17 to welcome the Woolaroc flying boat from Oakland. Soldiers fixed bayonets to hold back mobs as the plane taxied to a stop amid eager spectators. Mrs Jensen sought news of her husband pilot two hours later. Police and troops again restrained crowds as Jimmy Dole moved through, native Hawaiian girls singing Aloha in greeting. Rain slowed the 26 mile road journey of aviation enthusiasts toward the airfield.
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Wheeler Field
Honolulu
Oakland
California
Martin Jensen
Jensen
Aloha
Avistors
Jimmy” Dole
Troopa
Here
Wheeler
Faulty bearing delays Old Glory Atlantic hop to Rome
The monoplane Old Glory facing Rome flight was delayed when a faulty landing gear bearing was found during preflight checks. Navigator Lloyd Bertaud said repairs could take a few hours and the 4,800 mile mission would proceed tomorrow if weather remains favorable. Pilot James D. Hill and co crew planned a Halifax N S to St John N F to Bordeaux across the Atlantic.
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Curtiss Smeld
Associated Press
Rome
Lloyd Bertaud
Phillip Payne
William Randolph Hearst
Bertaud
James D. Hill
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Ireland
Halifax
N. 8
St. John
N. F
Bordeaux
France
Anthony H. G. Fokker
Tug Searches for Bodies of Boys
Boats on the sound pivoted across Long Island sound under orders from President Robert R. Ferrett to find Harold Havenfeltz and Gorge Wilson after they drowned off Fairfield. The John Glenn of Bridgeport Towing Lines zigzagged Bridgeport to Westport as rescuers pressed on with no word yet of recovery. Mrs. Josephine Hagenfeltz awaited word at 484 Union Avenue as friends of the youths discussed the stalled search.
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Harold Havenfeltz
Gorge Wilson
Manchester
John Glenn
Bridgeport Towing Lines
Spetial
Robert R. Ferrett
Long Island Sound
Bridgeport
Westport
Fairfield
Witerlg
Josephine Hagenfeltz Layill
Thomas Kelly
Union Avenue
Woolarog Pilot Financed Transoceanic Flight
Art Goebel risked his life to win the Honolulu air derby and funded his 3400 mile Woolaroc flight by borrowing against future prize money. He raised part from friends, sold belongings, then secured 8500 short and received help from Phillips Petroleum officials in Bartlesville to complete the funds. The Woolaroc plane, named after an Osage chief, uses a Lindbergh-like engine and holds 425 gallons of fuel.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Associated Press
Art Goebel
Honolulu
Goebel
Kansas City
Phillips Petroleum Company
Bartlesville
Okla
Oklahon
Col
Charles Lindbergh
Atlantic
Plane damages wing prompts governor’s return flight
In Plainville on August 17, Governor John Trumbull was flown to New York using a second plane after the first army craft damaged a wing on landing at Trumbull Field. Lieut. William Wheatley piloted the grounded aircraft, then emergency repairs in Hartford allowed a later flight by Lieut. Earl Fleet from Mitchel Field to complete the trip.
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Plainville
Associated Press
John Trumbull
New York
Lieut
Wiliam Wheatley
Trumbull Field
Hartford
Brainard Field
Mitchel Field
Earl Fleet
Plane Race to Honolulu Awards $25 000 Prize
The Associated Press reports a $25 000 prize race from Oakland Municipal Airport to Wheeler Field Honolulu. Four aircraft started including Monoplane Hearst Golden Eagle and Martin Jensen Aloha with Art Goebels Woolaroc and Mass Doran. Oklahoma withdrew, El Encanto wrecked, City of Penta disqualified, Dallas Spirit repairs ongoing.
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Associated Press
Municipal
Oakland
Calif
Wheeler Field
Honolulu
Pacific Coast
Pacific
James D. Dole
Hearst Plano
Golden Eagle
Martin Jensen
Goebel Wins Dole Air Race with Woolaroc in Hawaii
Arthur Goebel piloting the monoplane Woolaroc captured first prize of 28000 in the Dole air race Oakland to Hawaii, landing at Wheeler Field ahead of Martin Jensen in the Arena who finished second. Jensen's navigator Paul Schuter joined him, and Goebel’s joy was shared by the crowd as Mrs Jensen fainted and Goebel’s party was greeted by military salutes.
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Hollywood
Dole Air Raon
Oakland
Hawaii
Honolulu
Arena
Martin Jensen
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W. C. Davin
San Diego
Wheeler Field
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Paul Schiuter
San Francisco
Miss Doran
Mildred Doran
Michigan
A. Pedlar
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W. B. Knope
Golden Eaglet
Jack Frost
New York
Gordon Scott
Santa Monica
Schiuter
Maidland
Manulani
City of
Los Angeles
Maitland
Hegenberger
Oski
Tede Wheeler Field
Sbaent
Oahu
U. S. Navy
Wooktree
Goebbel
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