City of Chicago Endurance Flight Stays Aloft Beyond Record
Ambition drives Hunters to keep the City of Chicago airborne for a third week with pilots John and Kenneth Hunter at the controls. The craft surpassed the St. Louis Robin’s 420 hour mark by 525 hours and counting as Sheriff Porten seeks lien payment from the flight’s backers. The team expects about 200000 in earnings and bonuses for each additional hour beyond the old record.
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United Press
Chicago
Hunter
City of
John
Kenneth Hunter
St. Louis
Matt Porten
Sheriff Porten
Kenneth
Hunters
Walter Hunter
Albert
Big Ben
Wilson Herren
Hoover to press Huston resignation amid party tensions
President Hoover plans to compel Claudius Huston to quit as chairman of the Republican National Committee. A meeting of party executives was set for Monday, but Huston appears intent on guiding summer campaigns. Hoover has decided on action to secure Huston’s retirement from party politics after Senate lobby probe links.
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Washington
Hoover
Claudius Huston
Republican National Committee
Huston
Senate
Actress to Wed Philanthropist in Maine
Urban Ledoux a New York philanthropist and Miss Mary White an actress both of New York plan to marry at St Margaret s Church in Old Orchard Maine today Ledoux nicknamed Mr Zero by Bowery habitues arrived here days ago and was joined later by Miss White
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Old Orchard
Urban Ledoux
New York
Mary White
St. Margaret's Church
Ledoux
Mr. Zero
Bowery
White
Akron Bus Line sues power company for 1 million damages
The Akron Kenmore and Barberton Bus Line filed a 1 million dollar suit in common pleas court alleging a sabotage conspiracy by Northern Ohio Power and Light Co and six others. The petition cites Stotler and others placing borundum dust in motors, syrup in oil pans, air deflation, and tacks at bus stops to ruin equipment and force a sale. Walter J Portman of Canton dies at 68 after a long illness.
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Cleveland
Akron, Kenmore & Barberter
Northern Ohio Power & Light Co
Northern Ohio Traction Lines
Common Pleas
Marker, Hostettler & Sidile
Clarence L Hackenberg
Northern Ohio Concern
Traction Company
Forrest L. Stoller
Akron
Stotler
Northern
Ohio Power & Light Co
Fire Destroys Reformatory Workshops in Kentucky
A blaze swept through three workshops and two adjacent residences at the Kentucky State Reformatory in Frankfort on July 3. Sparks from a passing locomotive are blamed for the fire, which threatened 500 prisoners and caused about 200000 dollars in damage before firefighters from Frankfort, Lexington and Louisville could contain it. No injuries were reported. The factories lay beside the reformatories building housing 2380 inmates within a high stockade.
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Frankfort
Kentucky State Reformatory
Lexington
Louisville
Reformatory
W. L. E. Weekend Excursion to Cleveland Advertised
W. and L. E. promote a weekend trip to Cleveland priced at 225 dollars. Trains depart Saturday and Sunday with return Monday. Booking and schedule details encouraged for interested travelers.
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L. E
Cleveland
R. T
Club Raid Record Highlighted in Kansas City
In Kansas City Missouri on July 3 the East Side Musicians Club was noted for suffering its 106th raid by government agents who found two ounces of liquor during the latest inspection. Earlier raids had alleged gambling, but all were dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Kansas City
East Side
Musicians’ Club
Kanaan City
Doc Fojo
Wilson
Uncle Bam
Body of unidentified man in Columbus
The body of H. N. Cooper, a soap salesman, was found shot to death early Wednesday while allegedly trying to burglarize a fireworks stand. George Martin, 35, owner of the stand, was released after giving his statement. Cooper’s home address remains uncertain. he had spent time in Youngstown, Canton, and other cities.
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Columbus
H. N. Cooper
George Martin
Cooper
Youngstown
Canton
Fireworks Show Shifts Through Avondale Area
A fireworks display affects traffic near Avondale Service with detours around Ful ton and Lake Cable roads as spectators gather. Local authorities remind residents of safety guidelines and adherence to posted times.
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Avondale
Fulton and Lake Cable Rd
Tired of It All Man Shoots Wife Then Commits Suicide
A man identified as Wakefield Moore tired of life fatally wounded his wife Blanche Moore and then shot himself in their home on 6th Street NE. The couple's two daughters Lola and Bernice witnessed the attack before relatives and neighbors found them unconscious and authorities investigated the domestic incident.
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Mercy Hospital
Wakefield Moore
6Th St
Blanche Moore
Moore
Lola
Bernice
Lamoyne Moore
Canton-Minerva Road
Bergheoz
Wola
C. W. Meyers
6Th St NE
O. T. Ishmel
Cherry Avaddreers
Six Injured in Train Crash Near Worcester
Six people were injured when a Bar Harbor Special sleeper overturned after being sideswiped by a switching engine near Exchange Crossing. Taken to City Hospital were Ida Thomson, 70, Lut herville Maryland. Betty Thomson, 6, Baltimore. Albert Merridan, 24, Philadelphia. John Reynolds, 33, Lowell. Reynolds remained hospitalized for further evaluation. All others discharged after first aid.
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Worcester
Mass
Bar Harbor
Crossing
City Hospital
Ida BM. Thomson
Lutherville
Betty May Thomson
Whiteville
Baltimore
Albert Merridan
Philadelphia
John Reynolds
Lowell
Reynolds
Balloonist H E Honeywell Prepares for 573d Race in Houston
H. E. Honeywell, 61, veteran aeronaut, arrives in Houston with a huge dirigible for the 573rd national balloon race. He plans a Friday takeoff for his 38th flight, praising ballooning as the greatest sport and noting the thrill of ascent and unknown descent.
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Houston
Tex
H. E. Honeywell
Daily News ceases as an independent paper in Canton
The Daily News has sold assets including goodwill and circulation to The Canton Repository. The Brush-Moore Newspapers Inc. consolidates operations, stating the move serves public interest and promises to honor all subscriptions and obligations while continuing to serve a large readership. James M. Cox signs the statement.
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Daily News
Canton Repository
Canton
New York
The
Times
Morning World
Evening World
Morning Sun
Evening Sun
the Tribune
Herald
Telegraph
the Press
the Mail
the Express
the Recorder
the American
Evening Journal
Morning and
Herald-Tribune
Journal
Telegram
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Cable and Telegraph News
Brush Moore Newspapers, Inc
Daily News Company
Gold Star Mother Fulfills Dream and Passes Away
At 76 Mrs M Reynolds of Damascus died after illness just after realizing her wish to visit her son Corp Allan Reynolds buried in France. She was part of the Gold Star Mother contingent and traveled to Europe earlier this year. She fell ill en route to the French battlefields, was treated in Paris and New York, then returned home under government care.
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Canton
Damascus
France
Fields
Paria Hospital
Argonne Forest Battlefield
Corp Allan Reynolds
United States
Mia Reynolds
New York
Southern Cross Flies Toward West Coast
The Southern Cross with Lieut. Col. Kingsford-Smith aboard began a two stop coast voyage from Chicago to California after overnighting at Curtiss Wright Reynolds. The crew includes Evert van Dyk Capt J Patrick Raul navigator and John W Stanage radio operator. About 5 000 spectators greeted the arrival at Sky Harbor and Curtiss-Wright field.
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Ry Tatted Press
Chicago
Southern Cross
Atlantic
Pacific
Kingsford-Smith
America
Curtins- Wright -Reynolds
Salt Lake City
California
Sky Harbor
City of
Curtiss-Wright Field
Lord Stonehaven
Australia
Maj
Reed Landis
Kingsford
Smith
Evert van Dyk
J. Patrick Raul
Irish Free State
John W. Stanage
Edison Co to Be Holding Firm for Northern Ohio Power
The Ohio Edison Co will become the holding firm for the system and operating facilities of Northern Ohio Power and Light Co and the Canton Traction Co. Power and light will serve Meyers Lake Park near Canton, with Uniontown Hartville and Congress Lake also to be supplied. The Canton Traction Co will be a subsidiary with some local directors to localize facilities and assist Canton’s transportation system development.
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The
Ohio Edison Co
Northern
Ohio Power & Light Co
Canton Traction Co
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Columbus
Power and Light
Meyers Lake Park
Canton
Traction Company
Uniontown
Hartville
Congress Lake
Edison Co
Fourth of July in Canton prompts firework crackdowns
Canton plans strict enforcement to ban firecrackers Friday under new ordinances while residents prepare quiet Fourth of July activities. In Washington, conferees reach agreement on a World War veterans pension bill, meeting Hoover’s objections and aiming for swift congressional approval.
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Canton
W. Hexamer
Washington
Hoover
Senate
Towlns
White House
Watson
David A Reed
Pennsylvania
House
Johnson
Veterans’ Committee
Congress
Reed
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Ware
Thayer Military Band Concert at Nimisiia Park
The Thayer Military Band conducts a Thursday night concert in Nimisiia Park directed by William F. Strasener. The program features marches and overtures by Goldman and Grafulla, solos by Tobani and Chambers, a community singalong led by Strasener, and ends with The Star Spangled Banner. The next open air concert is set for Saturday evening, July 20.
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Thayer
Nimisiia Park
William FE. Strasener
Goldman Overture
KL. King
Tobani
Ernestine
Chambers
Red Mill
Victor Herbert
Mr. Strasener
Kentucky
Governor weighs Billings Mooney pardon case on court report
California Governor C Young reviews a seven month Supreme Court report in deciding pardons for Tom Mooney and Warren Billings, both serving life terms for the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing in San Francisco. Mooney at San Quentin and Billings at Folsom, with secrecy surrounding the report.
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Los Angeles
Gov. Co. C. Young
State Supreme Court
Tom Mooney
Warren K. Billings
San Francisco
Supreme Court
Billings
Mooney
San Quentin
Folsom
Girl Bandit and Aid Sought in Colorado Springs Robbery
A girl bandit and a male companion, armed, attacked the Little Bank at Peyton Colorado, taking $2,000. The cashier fired, wounding the girl and halting most of the loot. A posse searches the Black Forest area for the pair as roads are blocked and cabins are checked.
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Colorado &Springs
Cole
Black Forest
A. P. Peiper
Peyton
Colo
Peiper
Segiem
New Theory In Ship Sinking Cyclops Case Emerges
Navy intelligence investigates a diary tip claiming dynamite exploded in the Cyclops engine room, offering a new theory on the 1918 disappearance of the ill fated World War I collier. No results have been announced.
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Washington
Navy
TRAINER INNEAPOLIS PRAISES WILL ROGERS TRAINING STYLE
In Minneapolis on July 3 Will Rogers writes about Mr. Hoover learning quickly and training circus animals. Rogers predicts Hoover will face challenging acts with courage and humor, likening future performances to lions and hyenas jumping through hoops.
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Inneapolis
Minn
Mr. Hoover
Roosevelt
Potomac
Herb
Will Rogers
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