Storms Halt Byrd Flight Efforts In Atlantic
Storms again hinder Richard Byrd's planned voyage to Paris aboard the plane America. Weather conditions and a radio setup added to the craft delay takeoff from New Haven. Byrd received Yale's Master of Arts degree and staffers say negotiations for passage to Paris continue despite setbacks.
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Josemt S. Rogers
Field
L. I
Atlantic
Richard B. Byrd
Faris
Byrd
New Haven
Yale University
Burt
America
Sommeandter Byrd
Paris
Run+weser
Coll
American Legion
Roosevelt
New York
Weather Bureau
Evérgines
Richard E. Byrd
France
New
Biven
Yale
Movie wage cuts hit Paramount Picture workers in LA
June 23 Los Angeles— Paramount-Famon Playton announces a ten percent wage cut on salaries over fifty dollars a week. Jesse L. Lasky, VP, says the economy move is one of many measures to curb overspending in the motion picture industry as a serious situation develops and the industry faces facts.
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Los Angeles
Jesse L. Lasky
Paramount-Famon
Lasky
Big
Paramount
Alleged robber nabbed near Plantaville in south Connecticut
A man alleged to have robbed a person in Southington is reported to have seized 62,000 in cash and 46,276 in paper money plus 625 in gold. The suspect was arrested after police recovered the funds and the rifle used in the crime. De Marco identified the robber and the papers indicate multiple items were taken. The incident occurred at a Plantaville location and involved local police.
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Southington
Conn
Plantaville National Mane
Polica
Willie Willis A Paate Ons Lecaties Trainin
Fragmentary note appears to reference Willie Willis and training near a head area. The garbled text limits clear facts, but suggests a person named Willie Willis connected to a training or gym context within an unclear locale. No definitive event, date, or organization is discernible.
Lindbergh Honored in Dayton as Aviation's Cradle City
Lindbergh arrives in Dayton after a reception at Wright Field, greeted by thousands with cheers. He tours the city and prepares to depart for Washington, with an escort of two planes and a parade. In Budapest, Chamberlin and Levine visit and receive honors before returning to Vienna. A separate search for missing French transatlantic aviators continues near Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
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Lindbergh
Dayton
Ohio
Charles A. Lindbergh
Tanigns
Scott Field
Bellevillette
Lous
Enthusiaam
Washington
New York
Beatt Mildas
Wilbur Wright Field
Filer
Weshlngton
Budap
Budapest
Hungary
Clarence D. Chamberlin
Charlen
A. Lavine
Vienna
Columbia
Germany
Malan
Levine
Taluteter J. Butter “Wright
Budapvar
Wright
Janet Proix
Furme
Pittsburgh
Labretor
New Foundland
Nova Scotia
Nungesaer
Carnegie Museum
Grustey A. Link
Penraket
Link
Driver Held in Kelleher Death at Elk River Road
Coroner's jury ruled J M Gard reckless in the death of Michael Kelleher on Elk river road Tuesday afternoon. Gard, a Huntington salesman for Portland Cement, was bonded 8000 to answer manslaughter charges. Witnesses said Kelleher rode a motorcycle toward Charleston as Gard attempted to pass left of him. Walter Cook of Clendenin, injured in the collision, is improving at the Sicilian Hospital. Kelleher, about 83, was Irish born and lived at 601 Kanawha Street. funeral plans incomplete. He is survived by an uncle in Arlington, Maine, and his mother in Ireland.
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J. M. Gurd
Michael
Ltce
Kelleher
Finch
Elk River
Barlow
Mike Kelleher
J. 4 Gard
Geckiess Griving
Gard
Huntington and
Bis
Portland Cement Company
W. A. Tully
Snower
Tully
Br. D. Good
Kelieher
Charleston
Kellsher
Ewlleher
Walter Cook
Clendenviwn
Ireland
Ning Fears
Oentreet
Barlow's
John Mulcahy
Arlington
Minas
Roland
Plymouth Gets New Oil Well No. 3
Plymouth Ol company and Trans-Continental Ot company report striking oil in Santa Barbara county California. Well No 3 produces around 1000 barrels daily at 40 berrel per hour with 43 gravity crude, on an 876 acre site. Expect further gains as drilling continues to 3400 feet and No 2 and No 1 developments progress.
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Weller S. Hallanan
Plymouth Ol Company
California
Olim & Well
Santa Barbera
Plymouth Company
Trans-Continental Ot Company
Hallanan Eald
Californis
Fey
Beltane
Plymouth
Eviction Sought in Union Contest in Avella
Washington June 22 The Fitts burgh Terminal Cost corporation filed eviction against five union miners in company houses at Avella Washington County near the West Virginia line. Union officers call this a move to reopen No 6 mine on a domination basis. Troy said they would fight the eviction in superior court. This action followed a prior attempt in Allegheny County where the company sought to regain possession of houses in Coverdale Castle Shannon and Mollennucy.
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Washington
Fittsburgh Terminal Cost Corporation
Avella
Washington County
West Virginia Line
Mingst
Troy
Allegheny County
Tts
Coverdale
Castle Shannon
Gnd
Mollennucy
Appeal Made in Snyder Gray Case in New York
June 22 reports say records and briefs in the appeals of Ruth Bnyder and Judd Gray, both convicted of murdering a husband, are being prepared for the October term of the New York Court of Appeals. The two prisoners in Sing Sing had faced execution the week of June 20, but the sentences were automatically stayed. Mrs Bnyder’s appeal was filed at sentencing, while Gray’s motion followed on June 30.
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New York
Ruth Bnyder
Judd Gray
Court of Appeals
Sing Bing
Ippesia
Boyder
Gray
Dade
Lovell Street Bridge Declared Unsafe by Engineers
Engineering firm Robinson and Steinman concludes the Lovell Street Bridge is unsafe due to rusted roller expansion bearings that fix in place and block expansion. City Manager will present findings to Charleston Interurban Railroad Company for required repairs including span adjustments, reinforcement, curb installation, abutment cleaning, and tramway maintenance.
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Robinson and Steinman
New York City
Hugh C. Walker
Charleston Interurban Railroad Company
Action on Bail Merger Sought By Fitzpatrick
Washington June 20 a brief bid to speed a decision on the Chesapeake and Ohio merger was rejected as hearings closed. Fitzpatrick argued Nickel Plate options on Pere Marquette stock expire soon and cannot be renewed while Nickel Plate refused extension. The panel will not rule before July 2 and further filings or witness statements are planned.
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Washington
Tost Minnute
Interetata Commerce
Chesapeake and Ohio
Berkert Fozpatrick
C and O
Hig Resé
Pere Mariquatia
Nickel Plate Company
Move
Henry W. Anderson
C. Abd
Pitt~ Spatrick
D. B Mahaifie
Manatite
Ohio
Fulig Pbriefe
Bouya
Caral O
Erie
Pere Marquette
9. F
M. J. van Sweringen
Tegited
Eaten Sons
Falroid
Pera Marqustie
Tam- Dean
Nickel Plate
Ite
Marshall Scrap Hinges on Letter
Controversy over the dismissal of two Marshall College professors deepens after state superintendent George B. Ford receives a letter from Dr. A S White protesting board statements. White accuses the board of misstatements regarding the professors’ discussions with students. Ford plans to ignore the letter until officially received. The expulsions followed charges of errors in presenting personal beliefs to classes at Marshall.
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Marshall
George B. Ford
Ford
A. 5. White
Srid
Watern Del‘vsb
Gay
Bit
Pord
Itia
Bud Fisher Must Pay Wife's Bills
A New York city court jury ruled cartoonist Harry C. Fisher must pay his wife Adete Planer’s hotel bills amounting to 9,042 dollars run up at the Masfair hotel from May to July of last year. Planer sued for separation. she was co defendant but the jury placed the burden on him.
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New York
Harry C
Hud) Fisher
Masfair Hotel
Adete Planer
Countess de Beaumont
Court Hears Reversal in Scott Murder Case
Chicago June 22 six ties with in shadow of gallows four saved by reprieves Russell T Sout sentenced to death for murder wins a new trial on state supreme court remanding the case. Court faults Judge Marcus Kavanaugh and Cook County State's Attorney Robert Crowe for prejudiced proceedings. Defender argues jury and judge were improperly influenced while noting the defendant may still face sanity questions. Robert Sout remains linked to the drug store clerking slaying of Joseph Muther near city hall four years ago.
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Chicago
Russel T. Sout
State Supreme Court
Marcus Kavanaugh
Robert E. Crowe
Cook County
Scott
High Court
Mahy Monthe
Prisce
Kogartint
Kavanaugh
Criminal Court of
Springs 'Field
Bear
Robert
Ufe
Joseph Muther
City Hall
Insurance Agents Wind Up Meeting in West Virginia
Two day session ends with election of officers by the West Virginia Association of Insurance Agents. Next convention city to be chosen by the executive committee. Officers include President A. J. Kincaki of Montgomery and Vice presidents J. Roy, Meden Beusch of Montgomery, Joe Shrewsbury of Parkersburg, E. C. Nusum of Pairment, E. C. Baxter of Chenter, weighty names listed. Secreter-treasurer C. J. Thornburg of Huntington. executive chairman R. A Foose of Wheeling.
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Suefield
Senason
West Virginia
Duncan court shooting shocks trial in Oklahoma
In Duncan Oklahoma Arch Gilbreath shot and killed B P Cox in a courtroom as testimony began in a criminal assault case. Gilbreath surrendered after the firing and was arrested. Cox had been wanted on similar charges in Lawton and Ardmore.
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Duncan
Okla
Arch GH
Cox
Hinteris
Lawton
Ardmore
Oka
Bl. Richardson
Giltreath Rose
Fred. Cox
Gilbreath
Mail pilot plans to steal march on the army
San Francisco report notes pilot Smith concentrates on completing monoplane craft to outrun army fliers planning Honolulu hop next month. A new motor is installed. final touches made before a test flight at Crimnyz field. Smith aims to beat Army lieutenants Maitland and Hegenberger by starting within two weeks and then travel to Oakland to await favorable weather.
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Tune
Ernst
Smith
San Francisco
Army Fiterx
Honolulu
Crimnyz Field
Bmith
Oakland
Lieu
Lester J. Maitland
Albert Hegenberger
Army
Pen Officials Firm in Dealing With Mutineers
Mutineers at the Kansas prison refuse negotiation and push for cigarettes. Deputies open fire after a guard is stabbed, ending a riot that involved dozens of inmates. Warden Mackey praises the hard line from Beaumont Texas. Cigarettes are not allowed under prison tobacco rules.
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2Th
W. H. Mackey
Beaumont
Tex
Budapeth
Leavenworth
Federal Penitentiary
Kansas
Mirchace
Sargent Raps Scoffers of Law at Bedford Springs
Attorney General Sargent deplored ridicule of law enforcement at Bedford Springs Pennsylvania, warning educated minds undermine society by turning liberty under law into indulgence. He urged defenders of rule to resist crime promoted as attractive and warned violence as a potential outcome.
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Bedford Springs
Tuna
Sargent
Pennsylvanis
Jonen
Two Drown in Tygort Valley River Near Fairmont
In the Tygort Valley river east of Fairmont Edwin Watkins and his ten year old son Edwin Jr were drowned while swimming. Edwin Sr rushed to rescue after hearing the boy cry for help and both victims were recovered shortly after.
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Pairmont
Edwin Watkins
Fairmont
Edwin Jr
Tygort Valley
Mallea
Watkins
Hin
Japan Plans and Lindbergh Visit Draw Public Hype
Amid wartime talk a California crowd pushes for Colonel Lindbergh visit with Beverly Hills entertainment and ban on speeches. In Washington discussions focus on naval tonnage limits, disarmament proposals, and a wide array of American and British experts at a conference led by Vice Admiral Gu Fo and Admiral Jellicoe.
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Mia
Gibeon
Echofield
Paleved
Gu Fo, Pield
Jameel Earl Jellicoe
Britain
Dominions
Dnsted States
Convicts Break From Ferguson Prison Farm Recaptured Some
Madison county officers and citizens chased fugitive inmates through soggy ground, recapturing eleven of the thirty escaped convicts from Ferguson prison farm. Walker Sayle led hunts as weather hampered dogs. twenty eight prisoners remained at large, mirroring a June breakout involving twenty four Mexican convicts at another farm.
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Madison County
Sneven
Ferguson
Walker Sayle
Hulie
Mrs Dawes Files Suit for Divorce in Chicago
Nancy Keenan Dawes of Parkersburg West Virginia files a divorce suit against William Maisie Dawes son of Rufus C Dawes of Central Trust Company and nephew of Vice President Charles G Dawes. She accuses desertion on December 22 1623 and seeks alimony as she has no means while he owns valuable property. Reports say Dawes may sue for desertion by his wife.
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Chicago
Nancy Keenan Dawes
Parkersburg
W. Va
William ‘Maisie Dawes
Rufus C. Dawes
The
Central Trust Company
Charles G. Dawes
Dawes
Parklersturg
Aira
Driver Flees After Run-Down Woman
Mrs. Robert Morrieon of 210 Brown Street was knocked down by a Dodge roadster near Hunt Avenue and Charleston Street as she was boarding a streetcar. She was taken to Staats Hospital for treatment. none of the injuries appeared serious. The driver fled on foot, leaving behind a driver’s permit bearing the name Okey Ekoon te of Delaware Chariceton Street as police traced the vehicle. The car was said to have been on the wrong side of the street at the time of the collision. Also notes gifts and honors for Charles A Lindbergh following his New York to Paris flight.
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Robert Morrieon
Brown Street
Dile Ag
Hunt
Ay Penue
Okey Ekoonte
Seas Chariceton Street
Two Counts Thrown Out Against Dorothy Mackaye
In Los Angeles on June 22 the defense of stage actress Dorothy Mackaye moved to have one felony count dismissed after the state rested. Judge Charles Burnell ruled the charge of conspiring to conceal the death cause against Mackaye insufficient, while another count of compounding a felony remained. A witness testified Mackaye visited Dr. Sullivan’s office after her husband Ray Raymond’s death and was given smelling salts. The testimony aimed to show no conspiracy between Mackaye and Sullivan.
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Los Angeles
Dorothy Mackaye
W. J. Sullivan
Hollywood
Ray Raymond
Charles Burnell
Misa Mackase
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