Columbia Seeks World Long-Distance Record Flight
Bellanca monoplane Columbia, flown by Clarence Chamberlin with investor Charles Levine, begins eastward Atlantic crossing from New York aiming to surpass Charles Lindbergh’s New York Paris record. The crew navigates headwinds and fog as observers track progress toward Europe, with Levine joining the flight from Rogues Point.
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Chamberlin
Levine
Lindbergh
Ocean
Paris
Ryan
Kew
York
Columbia
North Atlantic
Europe
Charles Lindbergh
Rome
Berlin
Constantinople
Leningrad
United States
Nova Scotis
Nova Scotia
Clarence Chamberlin
Ireland
Charles A. Lindbvergh
le Bourget
Pavie
New York
Leyme
Biours
Acosta
Apy
Diabetes breakthrough from Europe reaches New York patients
A European diabetes treatment that allows gradual indulgence is now available in the United States. A book detailing the method will be mailed free to any diabetes sufferer who writes MA Sichartz, Dept. 218, 220 West 42nd Street, New York.
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Europe
Stelo-Cullentels
MA Sichartz
West 4204
New York
Chamberlin Born Pioneering Aviator and Daredevil Flyer
Chamberlin, born in Dennison and educated locally, trained as an electrical engineer before serving in the army aviation program. He barnstormed across the country, built a fleet of planes, and ran a buy sell and repair business. In 1941 he befriended Giuseppe Bellanca and claimed his planes could break world records, a partnership that defined his aviation career. He married Wilda Bogert in Independence in 1929.
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Felinico
Chamberlin
Dennison
Amey College
Pains Field
Kotl7 Field
Taxa
France
Ce Aloitiong
Boon Ha
Giuseppe Bellanca
Bellanca
Wilda Bogert
Independence, Town
Fire sweeps Portland docks destroying buildings
A June 4 blaze in Portland Ore swept a water front block gutting four stores and a two story hotel. Damage was estimated at 676000 dollars. The fire, started by spontaneous combustion, began in a paint store at Front and Simmons avenues and spread rapidly before the fire department could contain it.
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Portland
Ore
Damame
Front and
Nimon Avtreeta
Alabama City Ravaged by Major Downtown Fire
A large blaze struck Alabama City causing the destruction of about twenty three downtown buildings and damage to eleven more with losses over 1.9 million dollars. Four injured, none seriously. Fire started in a junkyard near Cudeny Packing Company and spread across Bilbo Street to Commmeres and Lee. Firefighters from multiple cities aided, city hall top damaged, Western Union offices emptied, jails emptied for safety, and local police deployed as crowds gathered.
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Montgomery
Cudeny Packing Company
Im~ Portal
Bilbo Street
Commmeres
Lee
Ftre
Meanthma Theatre
Birmingham
Mobilis
Opelika
Wettmpka
Selma
Maxwell Fiela
Western Union
Mployees
Lindbergh On Way To Nation's Heart
A Washington dispatch recalls Lindbergh’s homeward flight as thousands await his return. Officials plan a military parade from the Peace Monument to the grounds with army, navy, engineers, and marines following Lindbergh’s car. President Coolidge, cabinet, and dignitaries to attend. Nungesser and Evangeline Lindbergh among expected onlookers.
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Faye Oney
Air Service
Capitol
Monument
Lindbergh
Army
Parmy
Theath -Engineera’ Bant
Fort Humphreys
Ling
Navy
Ravine
Quantico
District of Columbian Saan
Coolidge
Epecia
Ss. Banato
Robert Nungesser
Charles Nungesser
Prancols Coll
Atlantic Ocean
Paris
Welcome Good Will Flight Plans By Local Luncheon Clubs
Local Rotary Lions Quota and other clubs plan a welcome for the Pan American Good Will Flight Tours arriving Tuesday morning by two planes. One will land at Kanawan City aviation field and the other on the riverfront near Splash Beach. The mission aims to promote friendly ties between the U S and South Central America, with a second escort plane and notable officers aboard the flagship New York. Charleston Chamber of Commerce coordinates landing sites and security.
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Filer
Mies Nobel T. Boardman
American Red Cross
Lindbergh
Washington
Gan
Coolidge
Minnesota Society
National Press Club
National Aeronautical Association
Missouri Society of Washington
Fierdimnell
Potomac River
Tha Mtemphis Tn
Chesapeake Bay
Waenington Navy Yard
Bilfield
Court Guard
Navy Yard
Memphis
Harmaptot Roads
Army
Navy
Marine
Quantico
Davis
Chembertin
Shipping Board
St.Louis
Weather Bureau
Gam
Atlantis
le Bourget
Rotary
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Clyitan
Willain
Kivahis Club
Good Will Fir
United States
Kanawan City
Kamowho River
Splash Beach
el River
War Department
Hoyt
Air Corps
New York
Herbert A. Dargue
Walter O. Lechner
National Associaton of Commercial Organizations
Escote
Landa
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Charleston
State Department
Gore
Aviation
Chamber of Commerce
iMayor
William W. Wertz
Spooner
Cherbourg
Thia
Decie Lindbergh
Spirit of St. Louis
Lessey Airdrome
Ghercourg
Sergi
Charpentier
Air Fergion
Niy
Atlantic
Hata
David Worth Baptey
Flyer-Cie
France and Italy seek arms data in Geneva
Reported diplomatic note says France and Italy may send observers to the tripartite naval conference in Geneva, aiming to bolster chances of success alongside the United States Great Britain and Japan. In Cherbourg Lindbergh arrives aboard the Memphis after a smooth crossing, feted by crowds, bearing a fragile cargo of memories and a gift for his mother, while the ship refuels and prepares for further voyage.
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Geneva
Jung
France
Italy
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Washington
Lindbergh
Europe
Brett
Flood relief work approved as flood threat fades
New Orleans reports the flood threat shrinking in the lower Atchafalaya basin. Plans proceed to repair and reconstruct upper areas while levees near Berwick and other towns remain deemed safe. Refugees begin returning as debris, medical checks, and sanitation efforts prepare for broader homeward movement in the flooded region.
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New Orleans
Atchathiays
Berwick
Padtte
Abucafalaya
Mnot
Concentratiem
Berlin preps Bellanca welcome amid Berlin talk
A fragmented German text shows Dr. Treodor Leward praising the Chamberlin spirit and signaling plans to greet Bellanca on arrival in New York. Reports mention a favorable Atlantic crossing wind aiding a flight by the airship expert Eckener, with optimism Berlin hopes for peaceful ties despite looming eastward hardship.
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Treedor Leward
Chamberlin
New York Arcetes
Eckener
Atlantic
Wey
Germany
Jreasan Berlin
Chans
Berlin
Three Killed In Crash Of Plane Near Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas report states three people died when a small plane carrying Margin Johnson, Kearney Wright, and Harry Corby plunged from about 600 feet after a spin. Pilot Jobson, a student pilot under George Bischof, had flown passengers previously but was not experienced. Wright and Corby were friends of Johnson.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Margin Johnson
Kearney Wright
Harry Corby
Jobson
George Bischof
Biscnot
Wright
Cotby
Jahncon
Eschot Sai
Johnson
Evo
Bellanca Wings Way Over Ocean Romance on Front Page
A fragment from front page coverage describes a young New York business man pursuing a whirl of romance aboard a voyage, with other city dwellers dressed for the scene as the tale unfolds.
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Bellanca Wings
Ocean
New York
Ait Adda
Mexican Slayer Reported Arrested in Calamity Case
Dispatches from Guadalajara report Javier Dinam, charged with abducting and killing Arthur Brewer, an American coal merchant, has been arrested. The American embassy and consulate general have not received word of the abduction. Washington has not issued further instructions.
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Mexico City
Guadalajara
Javier Dinam
Arthur Brewer
Washington
Em Bnesy
Flier Entitlements and Promises Surround Lindbergh Flight
New York reports detail Clarence Chamberlin’s bid to cross the Atlantic, with promised sums from Charles A. Levine and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. Levine planned large shares for the pilots’ spouses and additional compensation to Chamberlin, plus possible funds from Ortig prize coverage, while Columbia Aircraft executives deny pay plans tied to the Columbia project.
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New York
Clarance Chamberlin
Charles Lindbergh
New York Parka
Atlantic
Columbia
Levine
Golimbia Aircraft Corporation
Levine 4S
Ight
Coolidge Reviews Nations Armada On Navy Cruise
President coolidge and ladies aboard the Mayflower witness a mixed fleet in light seas. Battleships Nevada and Oklahoma carry fresh faces while a lone modern cruiser and Langley air carrier show aging forces. Twelve Naval Academy midshipmen join the pacific cruise as the fleet shifts toward shorter training.
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Wilbur
Coolidge
Eberle
Alo
Ching
Nicaragua
Langley
Nevada
Olasoma
Naval Academy
Pacific
Lee to Assist at Mine Inquest
Attorney General Howard B. tae will depart for Moundsville today to take part in Tuesday’s inquest into the Everettsville explosion that killed nearly one hundred. General Leg will join Rob ert Mr. Bambit to represent the state and determine the explosion’s cause and responsibility. The leading theory suggests an improperly plugged abandoned well drilled through the mine allowed gas or liquid to seep in and trigger the disaster.
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Howard B. Tae
Moundsville
Iim
Everettsville
Instanta
Leg
Robert Mr. Bambit
Bureau of Mines
Coolidge to Visit Dakota as Guest in Sioux Falls
President Coolidge will be a guest of South Dakota this summer. The state game lodge, built on about 125000 acres, was leased to a private citizen after the lodge was completed, with the state currently paying rent for its own property.
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Sioux Palls
Coolidge
South Dakota
Slays Man and Wife Then Self in Grantesburg
In Grantesburg Wisconsin on April 4 John Erickson aged 40 killed his divorced wife in front of their 13 year old son after fatally shooting Lester Anderson a 27 year old railroad telegrapher and then took his life in a murder suicide described as a grim vanity case of tragedy and crime.
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Grantesburg
Wis
Lester Anderson
John Erickson
Here
Ehat
Himsekf
Aia
Direct Levy on Capitol Talked for WV Capitol
Senator Bai jaan argues for a direct levy to fund the state Capitol erection, proposing ten cents for five years totaling $25. He contends that funds should be for a specific purpose and warns against lavish spending, but says West Virginia needs a lasting Capitol worthy of the state. He opposes indirect taxes or special taxation for public buildings.
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State Capitol
West Virginia
Bai- Jaan
Devastating North Storm Leaves One Woman Dead
A fierce June storm drenched Wheeling and surrounding districts with torrential rain and high winds. In Blaine five miles west, Prulina Redlinski, a 9 year old girl, was swept from a street car bridge by a wall of water and drowned. In Martins Perry, George Mills' home and Louie Mills' garage were swept from foundations and carried away. William Johnson near the Mills residence was struck by lightning and in serious condition. Widespread flooding damaged property totaling six figures across the region while debris moved through Woods and Waddell Runs.
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Wheeling
Blaine
Prulina Redlinski
Charles Redlingk
Martins Perry
George Mills
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