Australian Flyer Begins Long Transpacific Flight
Capt. Charles Kingsford-Smith and three companions started from Oakland at 8:53 for a projected 7,778 mile transpacific flight aboard the Southern Cross. The giant monoplane lifted smoothly after a 5,000 foot run and climbed to 100 feet before vanishing into hazy sun while engines faced initial troubles with a dead center motor.
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Oakland
Cal
Charles ngsford-Smith
Oh Ser
Ee ‘ingsford-Smith
Eyala
Kingsford-Smith
Kirligsford-Smith
Smith
Charles P. Ulm
Judge Shields Daughter Dies in Ohio Home
Mrs. Clara Shields Schultz daughter of Judge Robert S Shields died Wednesday afternoon at her father’s home 922 Tuscarawas St W She was the granddaughter of the late Martin and Fredericka Schaefer Wicksdal and a member of the Shields family in Ohio
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Clara Shields Schultz
Robert S&s. Shields
Tuscarawas St W
Clara Wicksdal Shields
Schultz
Martin and
Fredericka Schaefer Wicksdal
Bandits Loot Broadmoor Dance in Indianapolis
Six robbers lined up about 200 guests at the Broadmoor Country Club and stole cash and jewelry estimated between 50 000 and 200 000. Police chased suspects through suburbs and back to the city, with seven men detained for questioning as Chief Worley vowed further scrutiny.
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Indianapolis
Broadmoor Country Club
Claude Worley
Broadmoor Club
Nervous Killers Pleads Not Guilty In Dorothys Death
Charles Hoppe, young chauffeur, arraigned in police court on first degree murder charge for kidnapping and killing 7 year old Dorothy Szelagowski. He entered a not guilty plea despite a signed confession and will claim insanity. Grand jury expected to indict soon. prosecution aims for death penalty.
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Dorothy Szelagowski
Toledo
Charles Hoppe
Hoppe
John Hovey
Roy Hunt
Dorothy
Stella
Leona
Elimination balloon race in Pittsburgh claims two pilots
The March 31 event at Bettis Field McKeesport ended in tragedy as two pilots died when their balloons were struck by lightning during the contest. Capt. E. W. Kepner's army entry won the race landing at ms. Va. Plain Kepner and aide W. C. Eareckson survived.
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Ittsburgh
E. W. E Kepner
Army
Ms. Va
Kepner
W. C. Eareckson
Bettis Field
McKeesport
Army No. 1
Pitts
Young- Pa
Paul Evert
Rogers Letter Prompts Political Gaffe in Beverly Hills
A misprinted May letter from Will Rogers discusses tactics to sway California and Arizona voters by pressuring senators to align with a campaign. He remarks on the 1930s political climate, noting pay for votes and urging allies to push support across states. He signs as Will Rogers with playful, homespun humor.
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Rogers
Beverly Hills
Cal
Boulm
California
Miver
Arizona
Sean
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Stewart to Go on Trial Today
Washington May 31 Rob ert W Stewart faces a DC supreme court contempt trial for defying the Teapot Dome committee by refusing to answer questions about Continental Trending Co Liberty Bond profits amounting to 3 080 000 Justice Siddons presides with a 12 member jury Frank J Hogan added to Stewart defense team Stewart also chairs Standard Oil Co of Indiana and has refused to quit under pressure from John D Rockefeller Jr The trial follows a prior appearance and partial disclosures not clearing the charge
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Washington
Robert W. Stewart
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Senate
Teapot Dome Committee
Continental Trending Co
F. L. Siddons
Frank J. Hogan
E. L. Doheny
Iin
Stewart
Jesse ©. Adkins
District of Columbia Bar Association
Justice Siddons
Teapot Dome
Standard Oil Co
Indiana
John D. Rockefeller,Jr
Heflin to testify on alleged political machine funds
Senator Heflin of Alabama will address the senate campaign expenditures committee to allege a political machine is spending large sums to nominate Governor Smith of New York for president. He returns from Philadelphia where he spoke against Catholic influence and Smith. Representative Snell of New York testified about expenditures tied to Smith's campaign managers.
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Washington
Heflin
Alabama
Governor Smith
New York
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Philadelphia
Rep. Snell
House Campaign Expenditures Committee
Smith
US net sear wins Roland Garras match in Paris
Frank T. Hunter of the United States defeated Henri Cochet 6 1 in the first set of their singles match at the French championships in Paris on May 31.
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Roland Garras
Paris
Frank T. Hunter
United States
Henri Cochet
Courts to Close in Canton for Mrs. Clara Schultz
Stark county courts suspend operations Friday in honor of Mrs. Clara Shields Schultz daughter of Judge Robert S. Shields of the court of appeals. A Canton pioneer, she died Wednesday at home with funeral set for Saturday at 2 at the Shields residence. Burial at Westlawn Cemetery.
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Stark Co
Clara Shields Schultz
Robert S. Shields
Court of Appeals
Schultz
Shields
Earl Cameron Herman
Trinity Lutheran Church
Westlawn Cemetery
Lancashire cricketer tops monthly runs with 1000
England report notes C Hallows of Lancashire County Team surpasses Babe Ruth by amassing 1000 runs in May in the Lancashire Sussex cricket match. The feat matches a rare achievement only twice before, highlighting cricket's home run concept as a runs record.
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Manchester
Eng
Babe Ruth
C. Hallows
Lancashire
Lancashire Sussex
Murder charges follow paroled man's capture in Ohio
Everett Koon 29, paroled inmate, was charged with murder after Henry Foos 72 died from injuries from a Tuesday home robbery attack. Foos and his 70 year old wife fought Koon and were robbed. A posse of 100 farmers with officers captured Koon two miles from the Foos home within an hour. Police Chief Thompson said Foos signed a written confession. Jewelry and money found on Foos.
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Marion
Everett Koon
State Penitentiary
Henry Foos
Koon
Foos
Thompson
Blood Transfusions Save Senator’s Clerk in Four Months
Morrice A. Larson, 23 year old clerk for Senator Frazier of North Dakota, was saved from blood poisoning after nine transfusions in four months. Vernon Frazier and several George Washington University students donated blood, with Frazier’s son donating twice.
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Washington
Morrice A. Larson
Frazier
North Dakota
Vernon Frazier
George Washington University
Wisconsin Lodge to Be Summer White House
President Coolidge plans a summer White House at Cedar Island Lodge on the Brule River near Brule Wisconsin, estate of Henry Clay Pierce. Officials may depart Washington a few days after June 11 for the Pierce property, with executive offices to be at Superior.
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Wisconsin Lodge
President Coolidge
Henry Clay Pierce
Superior
Washington
Cedar Island Lodge
Brule River
Pierce Estate
Brule Wis
Chicago
Pierce
U.S. Citizen in Mexico Slain in Ambush
Denver mining official H C Smith, superintendent of the San Carlos mine, was shot to death while driving between the mine and Padua in Mexico City. The dispatch notes a broken wrist shot first, then two fatal shots as the auto stopped. Smith’s body will be sent to Denver.
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Mexico City
H. C Smith
Denver
San Carlos
Padua
Universal
Smith
Mexico
Joseph Clark
St. Louis
Somberete
Zacatecas
F. F. Nolden
Compania Latino Americana
Alamo
Wilson
Union Oil Company
Timpise
Foreman Endorses Lowden for President in Legion Letter
Maj. Gen. Milton J. Foreman former American Legion commander sent a letter to Republican convention delegates praising Frank O. Lowden of Illinois. He called Lowden’s farmer relief stance deep seated honest and sincere and urged support at the national nominating event.
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Chicago
Milton J. Foreman
American Legion
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Club Women Jeer Pageants of Beauty at Convention
General Federation of Women's Clubs delegates condemn beauty shows as undignified and vulgar. They cite Galveston and Atlantic City as future controversies while one defender argues such contests push better posture and appearance for future generations. Opinions range from shameful to abominable with little support for beauty contests.
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San Antonio
Tex
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Galveston
Texas
Atlantic City
Edward Franklin White
Indianapolis
Ind
Federation
Chrisman
Philip North Moore
St. Louis
Guido Stempel
Bloomington
Millicent Veihagen
Alomosa, Colo
Will Preserve M'Kinley Home By Civic Club Drive
The William McKinley Home Market site, now part of Mercy Hospital annex, is to be relocated and preserved by the Canton Civitan Club. Papers were prepared to form the William McKinley Homestead Foundation to receive the property and work with the city for a permanent site and maintenance. Bishop Schrembs and the Cleveland diocese woman superior reportedly agreed to transfer the home at no cost to the city or a welfare organization, with Rev. Oscar M. Adam noting the move after his city visit.
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William McKinley
At &That
Mercy Hospital
Canton Civitan Club
James H. Emaley
Club
Columbus
William McKinley Homestead Foundation
City Park Commission
Council
Joseph M Schrembs
Cleveland
McKinley
Oscar M. Adam
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Civitan Club
Sehrembs
North Nobile search by land and air starts north
Expeditions move into north Spitzbergen to locate the Italia as crews and Italian aides, aided by Norwegian guides, plan a wide Arctic sweep. Aerial search efforts are prepared from strategic points as Italy accepts foreign relief help amid fading word from the airship and its 18 crew.
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King's Bay
Spitzbergen
Italia
Arctic
Umberto Nobile
F.ven Nobile
Citta di Milano
Kings Bay
Italy
Riiser-Larsen
North Eastland
Northern Territory
Record Flight Attempt Fails Over Santa Ana
In Santa Ana California on May 31 a tri motor Albatross monoplane abandoned a world record attempt after 15% hours in the air due to nose motor trouble. Naval aviator and chief pilot R O P Sullivan reported the trouble that forced the landing late last night.
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Santa Ana
Cal
R. O. PD. Sullivan
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