Globe Circlers Smash World Record In 28 Days
Special to the Telegram reports Edwards Evans and Linton Wells completing a globe circumnavigation in 28 days 14 hours 36 minutes 5 seconds. They touched the curb at the Pulitzer building New York marking the official finish and breaking Joan Henry Mears 1913 record by seven days.
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New York
Edwards
Evans
Detroit Milionaire
Linton Wells
Pulitzer
New York City
Joan Henry Mears
Mitchelfield
E. I
Tlelen
Europe
Asa
Democratic Power
General Motors
Curh
Prince of Wales Tricks Will Rogers in London Banter
Will Rogers jokes with the Prince of Wales during a 1924 London visit. The Prince retorts with a quip about beheading at the Tower of London. Rogers heads back to films, signing to star in Tip Toes with Dorothy Gish for British National Pictures.
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Ondon
Will Rogers
Prince of Wales
Vince
Will
London
Prince
Wales
Tower of
Trandon
Rogers
Signer
Dorothy Gish
British National Pictures
Wells Believes New Record Will Be Made Soon
Special correspondent reports Wells and Evans set a new global circumnavigation record of about 28 days and 15 hours, surpassing John Mears. They aim to not hold the record long, citing hardships, dangers, and a girdle around the world in under a month as proof of progress in human achievement. The journey included Germany, Moscow to Omsk, the Urals, and a Harbin episode that forced a split for a one seater to Mukden, with the narrative continued on Page 23.
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Linton Wells
Telegram and North American Newspaper Alliance
Copsright
New York
Evans
John Henry Mears
Germany
Cherbourg
Moscow
Omsk
European
Russia
Urals
Asia
Harbin
Mukden
Coolidge Resents Cummins Words On 28 Nomination
Senator Cummins predicts a Coolidge reelection effort in 1928 threatening to spark a national controversy. Coolidge dislikes discussing another term, arguing that early talk could distort his policies and provoke endless political fuss. He recalls preferring work over ambition and notes plans for 1926 focus on advancing his policies and national development.
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Paul Smith
Cummins
Coolidge
Congress
Massachusetts Senate
Senate
Frank W. Stearns
Fife
United States
Boulder Canyon
Colorado River
Imperial Valley
Bridgeport Police Probe Woman Shooting Case
Bridgeport authorities pursue details in the shooting of a woman’s sweetheart. Reports mention a garage worker Floyd Weaver on Varison Avenue and a possible link to a tire diary, while other front page items cover local Republican outing, juvenile court matters, and city growth.
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Bridgeport
Floyd Weaver
Varison Avenue
Rehiens
Cornell
Uushead
Weaver
Uni
Elremon
Watertury
Amaratus
Bingham G
Gavernae
New London
J King
Mitford
Ehiléron
Adda
Emiven
Atuly
New
Ford Sunior High
Pudlican
Madison Avenue
St. Vincent
Upstate Spokesmen Praise Bridgeport Organization
Upstate Republicans praised Bridgeport leaders at a Long Island gathering, highlighting loyalty and unity under Art Connor. Kelly, Buckley, and Price joined more than a hundred guests to hail Connor and the two former leaders, with Buckley noting improved harmony since last year.
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Behrens
Long Island
King Organization
Bridgeport
Edward Wu. Kelly
Sades Tery
John H. Trumbull
William J. Buckley
David W. Price
Kelly
Connor
Belle Terre
Port Jefferson
Arthur F. Connos
King Machine
Buckley
Happi
Bingham Winning Honor for State as Trumbull Asserts
Hartford July 14 AP A party unity plan and praise for Senator Hiram Bingham were voiced by Governor John H. Trumbull at a gathering of about a hundred Republican women from across Connecticut. Trumbull lauded Bingham for remaining active in Congress and asserted pride in the state’s representation by Bing ham and McLean. Senator Bingham complimented the administration for economy and thrift amid federal government waste concerns.
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Sartford
Hiram Bingham
John H. Trumbull
Bingham
Allyn Youngs
Katherine Byrne
Republican State Central Committee
J. Henry Kotaback
Trumbull
Connecticut
Congress
McLean
C.ted
Coollige
New England
Fire Raging At Twilight Inn In Catskills Kills 14
A blaze at Twilight Inn, a private Catskills resort hotel in Tannersville New York, killed 14 guests and left 6 missing. About 48 guests were likely in residence when flames broke out at 1 am. State troopers and 50 off duty city police aided in search and rescue amid collapsing chimneys and charred ruins. Emergency Red Cross centers treated dozens of injured and coordinated inquiries from families across New York and Brooklyn.
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Tanniersville
N. Y
Twilght Inn
Catskill Mountain
New York
Brooklyn
New York City
Tannersville
Basia
Ust
Red Gross
Norge pilot Umberto Nobile visits New York
Major General Umberto Nobile designer of the polar dirigible Norge arrived in New York. He was greeted by crowds at Grand Central and city hall where officials and delegates welcomed him with his dog Titina. He spoke of Norge’s flight from Rome to Tener, Alaska and outlined plans to build Italian airships and sail to Italy on July 24 to participate in the dirigible program.
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Ew York
Umberto Nobile
New York
Titina
Chicago
Wirth Avenue
City Hall
Manhattan
Grand Central Station
Fpipina
Nobile
Tener
Alaska
Saile
Ttaly
Updes
Georgia banks forced to close statewide
Georgia banks and the Bankers Trust company of Atlanta have closed their doors since Monday morning. The state Department of Banks reports 48 banks shut, with total capitalization over 4.0 million and resources above 39.4 million dollars. The closures follow a court order placing the Thinkers Trust company affairs in receivership and restricting its officers. Banks included Ball Ground, Lexington, Plainville, Powder Springs, Reepville, Comer, Madison County, Colbert, Brooke of Hamilton, Farmers and Morehints, Tram, State Link, Cochran, Arnolds ville, Hazelhurst, Idealand Btave, and more.
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Atlanta
Georgia Banks
Bankers Trust Company of Atlanta
State Department of Banks
Georgia State Bank
Hankers* Trust Compan
GH. Heward
Fulton Superior Court
Thinkers 'Trust Company
State Banking Department
Ball Ground Bank
Bank of Lexington
Bank of Plainville
Bank of Powder Springs
Bank of Reepvile
Comer Bank
Madson County Bank
Colbert Bank
Brooke of Hamitan
Farmers and Morehints Bank
Hipley
Bank of Tram
State Link
Cochran
Bank of Arnollsville
Bank of Hazelhurst
Idealand Btave Bank
Delaney 10 Make Supreme Effort For Title Tonight
Jack Delaney faces Paul Berlenbach in a world light heavyweight title bid at Ebbetts Field Bridgeport locals back their favorite as about 3000 fans will watch on radio or via telegram. Delaney departs Bridgeport at 10 18 am with manager and trainer to Grand Central for the fight day extravaganza amid hype and large anticipated crowds.
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Ovila Chapdelaine
Jack Delaney
Paul Berlenbach
Pugilism
Bob Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Jack Dillon
Battling Levinsky
Bridgeport
Hmit
Delaney
Lafayette Street
Battle Ground
Grand Central
Ieve Reilly
Doc” Casey
Jack Dempsey
Eleyn
Luis Firpo
Brooklyn Ball Yard
Man Who Burned Wife Faces Jail
Claude Sanford who threw kerosene at his wife and then set fire to her dress is jailed in Fairfield County after apprehension in Monroe. His wife lies injured in Griffin Hospital Derby with no immediate danger. Mrs Sanford wishes no charges be filed yet the state will prosecute. hearing set for July 20 to allow recovery from burns.
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Claude Sanford
Fairfield County
Monroe
Griffin Hospital
Derby
Bears Aid by Van Alstyne in Eight-Game Streak Push
Bridgeport Bears beat Albany Lawmakers four to one and eight to six at Newfield Park to cut two points from Eastern League lead. Spike Van Alstyne returned after three weeks, guiding the win and fueling a strong fielding effort as Yank Yordy hit his twelfth homer.
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Bridgeport
Bears
Albany Lawmakers
Newfield Park
Hears
Albany
Providence Grays
Hartford
Grays
van Alstyne
Spike van Alstyne
Spike
Bill McCorry
Lawmakers
Senier
Jeff Fields
Wills Delays Title Bid Two Years to Face Lenglen
Helen Wills announces a two year wait before attempting another international challenge to Suzanne Lenglen. She will begin practicing Friday for a late August defense at Seabright New Jersey, after returning from Europe. Wills says she feels fine after an appendectomy and plans to compete in Forest Hills and Seabright events, while Mary Browne expresses confidence in Wills.
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New York
Helen Wills
Suzanne Lenglen
Europe
Wightman Cup Teant
Willa
Forest Hil
Seabight
N. J
California
Mlle Lenglen
Cannes
Mary K. Browne
Wightman
Stuminne
Miss Browne
Langten
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Edith Green
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Rearda
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Page Db
Trish
Barty
Spepdichett
Poser
Mastrong
Renal Matea
Pussy Foot Johmson
Conlidge
N.Y
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Mbung
Providence Lowes
Tae
Dotaney
Ty Quake
Augaingt
Tos
Fendach
Lada Beblgeper
Ferina Fe Oauth
Dinter Darby
Fishingh Lwdey
Chicinatwelas
Upstate
Marvel
Buckley Laud Connor
Siemon
Roraback
Waterbury
Tannersville, N. Y
Norge
Pele
Georgia
Creaton
Chick Creaton
Providence
Joseph PF. Kraynick
Qdenwald
Bennie LePard
Lawmaker
Philips
Red Torphy
Red
Eddie LePard
Torphy
Rally
Shay
Younty
van Alstine
Colwell
Fuller
Yordy
Codwell
Awmwalker
Yunk
Pauline K. Bauer
Charles Street
Polios
Polis
Jim
Gareage
Cantal
John H. Regan
Daniel Broley
William J. Brolley
Detective Bureau
Thomas MacNamara
William Buckley
Investigation Bureau
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Bauer
Val
Ester
Puy Wade
Ihet
Suzan
Miss Wills
Optic
Miles Lenglen
Ape Pearing
Queen Mary
Wimbledon
Lenglen
Elizabeth Ryan
Eleanor Gass
Marton Zinderstly Jessup
Molla
J. F Mallory
Mra. Thuten Hotchkiss
Whshtman
Misa Wills
Peenek
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