English Pilot Chosen Start From Croydon
Croydon Airport in Lincolnshire reports selection of Captain Walter Rinchcliffe to pilot the Bellanca Columbia on its transatlantic run to New York. Levine presides, detailing preparations, engine work, and the plan to launch the flight with wireless gear and a magnetic compass. The piece notes Hoover’s westward political momentum and Hoover’s potential to secure the 1928 Republican convention delegation, with various state tallies and candidate outlooks.
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Unite Pro
Froydon Airford
England
Ang
MhePhathiy A. Levine
Columbia Tel
Hay
Cranwill
Atlantic
Waller RC Tinchetitte
Levine
Cranwell Eld
Lincolnshire
Croydon
Charles A. Levine
Columbia
New York
Walter Rc.inchcliffe
Ian Mic
Britain
Aly
Wilild
Ike
Sevine
Kinkade
Wright Aeronaltical
Patterson
N. Je
Rivia
Guriay
Forunnon
Leviattan
Weight Corporation
Andl
Reymission
Rémais
London
Fixed Value On B. & C. Property By Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission fixes a tentative valuation of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad’s total properties at 349,347,475 dollars as of June 30, 1918. The system includes 2,402 miles of road owned and 2,611 miles used but not owned. Equity and debt details are outlined, with adjustments for capitalized ground rent and misrecorded funded debt.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United Prous
Washington
Smqait Ats
Maltimore and
Ohi Railroad
Ttalo
Baltimore and Ohio
Troo
Five Best Radio Entrainments Tonight Schedule
Radio lineup lists stations WEAP and WIDWM with times from 7 p m to 9 p m Eastern. Programs include Stromberg Carlétin Hour Everready Hour Cayalcads and Asbury Park notes. University program at Lincoln 300 8105p me Easterin.
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Stromberg Carlétin
WEAP
Everready
Cayalcads
Asbury Park
Rastern
Preor
Xopah Lincoln
Typhoid Tied to Creek Bathing Suspected in Outbreak
Health officials traced a typhoid outbreak near the city to creek bathing. McMahon boy and another patient at Cony Hospital contracted the fever after exposure, with investigators finding possible contamination in the Wilkings water supply. Authorities say there is no further spread or epidemic danger.
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Wille
Aroy
McPhytock
Cony Hospital
Jobe McMahons
Meo
Michael
McMahon
Whee Cowes
McMahin
de Ru
Millersenu Ty Heald Meer
Ty Elgin
de Miller
British arms policy triggers resignation in Baldwin era
Viscount Cecil rejects government line on Geneva disarmament talks, indicting Britain's stance and prompting Prime Minister Baldwin to accept Cecil’s resignation with regret. Cecil stays as Chancellor of the Duchy and will skip the League of Nations gathering in Geneva as Onslow is named to replace him.
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United Press
London
Baldwin
Robert Cepil
Baldwin Staing
Britain
League of Nations
Geneva
United States
Japan
Cecil
Ceeil
Hayinan
Waldwin
Oncy
Husies
Ate Les Baines
Ie Lane
Daily News
Earl of Onslow
Nations Assembly
Swindler Arrested in Cleveland on Baltimore Fraud Charge
In Cleveland on August 30, Mayer, a detective, arrested an internationally known con man wanted in Baltimore for a $15,000 swindle. The suspect was held on suspicion of fraud after being located in his apartment by Max Mettel. Meanwhile the Phillies rallied in the final inning against the Pirates, with Kremer and Meadows among players noted.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Mayer
Baltimore
Max Mettel
Meyer
Phillies
Pirates
Baker Wow
Kremer
Meadows
Imouth
Rotary talk on Chile mining enlightens club
Members of the city Rotary gathered for an engaging meeting led by Harry Krome from the Chile Exploration Company. He shared two years of field observations on Chilean mining, development plans, and company rules, delivering data rich in instruction and insight. Guests included Edward Tail, Rully McCray, and Lawrence Desmjoyid.
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the Hoory
Kotariane
Harry ‘Kramias
Yell Kringent
Corey
Trasquiso
South America
Chite Isploration
Armies
Iromas
Rotary Club
Chile
Krome
Bey
Edward R- Tail
Clairton
Rully McCray
Waterford
Lawadnce Desmjoyid P
Repairs Planned on State Road at Columbus
Roosevelt Highway Department begins extensive repairs west of Lieauhwit with many pavement blocks removed and a 650 foot rebuild planned. Traffic is slowed but not halted as concrete sections are replaced following state inspection issues on the Roosevelt Highway.
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Roosevelt Highway Department
Jwork
Lieauhwit
Satimintwa
Sf &. Bunce Company
Child Fatally Burned in McKeesport Fire Accident
Six year old Carolyn Thompson died at McKeesport Hospital after her clothing caught fire while playing with matches. Police and fire officials investigate cause and safety lapses in the incident.
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Mckeesport, Pa
Carolyn Thompson
McKeuyport Hospital
Rumor Paul Wright Mentioned for Highway Secretary
A rumor circulates that Paul D Wright former State Highway Commissioner may succeed James L Stuart as Secretary of Highways amid health concerns about Stuart. Wright, well known in Pittsburgh and Erie circles, has been linked to the post after past disagreements with Gov Pinchot and ongoing speculation in Harrisburg.
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Rumor Stuart
Erie
Unites Press
Harrisburg
James L Stusal
Pittsburgh
Paul DB Wright
Bie
Gov Fisher
Stuart
Gregon
Samuel Bellles
Wright
Ater
Gov. Pinchot
Paul D. Weighs
James Sint Ae
Alloheny County
Chicago Movie House Strike Shuts Down Theaters
Chicago exhibitors declare a lockout as motion picture operators strike, closing most large houses and threatening broader walkouts. Officials dispute theater closures and number of affected venues, with potential arbitration sought amid stalled talks. In Los Angeles, unions threaten a shut down if wage demands aren’t met, signaling cross city theater industry turmoil.
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United Preus Chicago
Avmless Mighty
Chikcago Exhibitors Association
Msion
Enon Declan Adi
Galion
Chicago
Suty Orbs
Association
Arklins Vortetet
Fiortin
Saudeville
Itg Association
Hie
First Chiea Howiees
Los Angeles
Abg
Special Auditorium Inspection Report Prompts Possible Changes
Inspectors for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry surveyed Meadville’s service high school and other city buildings this morning. Inspector Drogeski withheld final recommendations pending a Harrisburg report, while plans limit costly remodeling by proposing required changes and safety seals for auditorium and facilities.
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Wronevki
Ile Tofay-Trade & Avetial
Bikschon
Fie
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
WV Metoy
Meadville
Speitor Blaine Kir Guid
Drogesisi
Séioe High
Séioe High Schoo
Hulldinige
Droveski
Board of Education
Boost Bid On Short Stretch Of Pavement
North Center street resurfacing between the Erie and Pennsylvania tracks may cost more than the rest of the street. Mayer Brothers Construction Company bid 1.77 per square yard, higher than the larger project, with City Engineer Dickson noting the track section needs more work. Bid held for next week. contractor will be consulted for a possible agreement. Construction started with early mobilization and is expected to take 20 to 25 days.
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Center Street
Erie and
Pennsylvania Railroad
City Pounell
Mayer Brothers Construction Company
Esse
PR. R
Coloesius Avenue
Dickson
Ratks
Fliers Set for Constantinople in World Flight Leg
Belgrade dispatch reports William Brock and Edward Lehlee resuming their round world flight in the Pride of Detroit from Munich en route to Constantinople. They aim to cover 1100 miles in about 12 hours, following the Danube through Vienna and Budapest toward Belgrade.
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Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Detroit
Miuniah
Constantinople
Munich
Germany
William 8. Brock
Edward F. Lehlee
Pride
Schideé
Vienna
Budapest
Brock and Schlee
Uyired
Bucharest
Sofia
Adrianople
Danube
Broek
Schilee
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Croydon
England
America
Constantinente
Two Killed in Auto Crash Near Wilkes Barre
Two people died and four were injured when a car overturned on a mountain road near Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. The deceased are Donald Wagner 21 and Amelia Densky 20 both of Plymouth. The injured are Florence Jerry 20 Sophia Dohaski 20 Fred Martin 25 and Edward Dupuy 24 all of Plymouth. Police say the car was crowded off the road by another vehicle which sped away from the scene.
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United Ete
Wilkes Barre
Turtl
Donald Wagner
Plymouth
Amelia Densky
Florence Jerry
Sophia Dohaski
Fred Martin
Edward Dupuy
Fepaver
Hughway
Two Killed as Train Crashes into Passenger Car at Painesville
In Painesville Ohio a Nickel Plate freight train collided with a line passenger car this afternoon, killing two people and injuring four others. Police and railroad officials investigated the crash location and cause as crews cleared wreckage from the tracks. Authorities prepared to release the names of the deceased and injured as the investigation continued.
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Ayonied Prem Painsville
Ase Line
Painesville
No trace of young flier in Venezuela report
In Aragas Venezuela on August 30 no sighting of Paul Redfern, whose monoplane might have crossed near the Port of Brunswick during his attempt to fly to Rio de Janeiro. Miss Anne O'Hare of Titusville arrived for a visit with relatives and friends.
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United Press
Aragas
Venezuela
Paul Redfern
Brunswick
Rio de Janeiro
Anne O'Hare
Titusviile
U S Airmen Held and Released in Mexico
Reports from Kal Field indicate Capt. CH Reynolds and Sgt Gill Newland of the second division air service were seized after landing on the Mexican side while searching for a war object in the desert. They were released by authorities at Presidio De Vado de Piedras and the U S Army plane remained held.
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United Press
San Antonio
Kal Field
Jay
CH. Reynolds Andergeant Gill Newland
Second Division
Air Service
Presitio de Vado de Pied-ras
Mexico
U. S
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Frank Lowden
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Lawden
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Robert Cecil
Harry Kromas
Columbus
Paul D. Wright
Highway Post
Metropolis
Mayer Brothers
Round World
Flake
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