Orphir narrows search for Lusitania hulk in 1935 report
The Orphir voyages near Kinsale harbor where coast guard L McCarthy witnessed the 1915 Lusitania disaster. Captain Russell uses McCarthy testimony to pinpoint a 1,800 yard by 1,800 yard area and plans dual sounding machines to speed the search for the sunken liner.
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Orphir
Lusitania
Hulk
Russell
Kinsale
L. McCarthy
Coast
Kinsale Harbor
McCarthy
Landsman
Orphin
Lusitania Chart Details Lip of Disaster Recall
A maritime fragment describes a chart from Captain Turner aboard the Lusitania noting May 6–7, 1915 progress toward Queenstown with a single line Struck. The passage underscores the fatal turn as the greatest modern maritime disaster, while Captain Russell pursues guidance from the British admiralty to locate the liner amid Irish coastal waters.
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Ireland
Turner
Lusitania
Valencia
Cork
Russell
Old Head of Kinsale
Orphir
Heat Causes $1000 Damage to St Luke's Walls
Heat worsens damage at St Luke's Hospital as plaster in new section and sun parlors cracks and falls in large chunks. Superintendent Rev J P Van Horn estimates the loss at about $1000 as hot weather persists.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
St Lukes Hospital
J. P. van Horn
Progressives Press to Block Adjournment Over Key Bills
Washington D C progressives push to prevent adjournment until bills such as Frazier Lemke farm refinancing the soldiers bonus railroad retirement 30 hour week and social security are acted on. About 100 members signed petitions with leaders facing withdrawals while Lundeen vows to block adjournment until major measures are disposed of.
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Washington
INS
Monaghan
Montana
Borah
Idaho
Senate
House
Lundeen
Minnesota
Progressive Bloc
Oldest Regiment Yeomen of the Guard Guards King at St James
The Yeomen of the Guard, a British honor guard for the king at St James Palace, traces its history back about 450 years, making it perhaps the world’s oldest regiment.
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Yeomen of the Guard
King of England
St. James Palace
Musical Hit Comes to Iowa on Friday
Deserving of special mention on the double feature at the Iowa theater is The Girl Friend starring Ann Sothern Roger Pryor and Jack Haley. The plot follows actor Thorne impersonating producer Harmon and staging a satire while romance with Linda grows, amidst misadventures and a barn stampede. A second feature, Jaina, stars Kay Johnson and Ian Hunter from Mazo de la Roche.
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Iowa Theater
Ann Sothern
Roger Pryor
Jack Haley
George Thorne
George Harmon
Henrys
Napoleon
Thorne
Henry
Linda
Harmon
Mazo de la Roche
Jaina
Kay Johnson
Ian Hunter
Orchids To You Opens At State With Star Cast
A brilliant cast and sparkling dialogue mark Orchids To You opening Wednesday at the State theater. John Boles Jean Muir and Charles Butterworth headline a story about an American florist who builds a thriving business and faces moral and financial troubles when ethics prevent disclosing a customer’s identity. Charlie Chase in Fate's Fathead offers extra laughs along with a Fox news segment.
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State Theater
John Boles
Jean Muir
Charles Butterworth
Charlie Chase
Fathead
Fox News
Theaters Show Prime Talent In A Busy Lineup
At Paramount and other venues stars like Fred MacMurray Madge Evans James Cagney Pat O Brien Clive Brook Madeleine Carroll Bette Davis George Brent Jack Buchanan Lily Damita Jolson Ruby Keeler Ann Sheridan John Wayne Ann Sothern Ralph Bellamy Lee Tracy Sally Eilers William Haines Judith Allen headline diverse programs in Iowa and nationwide venues.
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Paramount
Fred MacMurray
Madge Evans
Iowa
James Cagney
Pat O’brien
Clive Brook
Madeleine Carroll
Bette Davis
George Brent
Front Page
Jack Buchanan
Lily Damita
Tea hazard nearly kills Yellowstone park forecaster
In Yellowstone Park Wyoming a visitor serving tea in a snowdrift caused a fall from Mount Sheridan. Harvey Crowder, a fire outlook, slid 1 000 feet down the mountain and was rescued after a long day. He was taken to a hospital and was expected to recover.
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Yellowstone Park
Wyo
INS
Harvey Crowder
Crowder
Mount Sheridan
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