Byrd Rescue Flight Reaches England Amid Storm Dark Seas
Dramatic reports detail Commander Byrd’s air voyage from the southwestern coast toward France. Weather and low clouds hindered navigation as crews searched for Le Bourget field and the America’s landing. Officials relayed word of Byrd’s plea for position updates and cautious progress amid night weather and visibility challenges.
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United Press
America
le Boynet
Port
Byrd
Paris
Havre
Heat Wave Claims Dozens in U S Across Regions
Across corry sweltering days the heat wave pushed temperatures to the nineties and caused multiple deaths in cities including Sharon Pittsburgh and Chicago with forecasters promising thundershowers to relieve the heat. Local accounts list several prostrations and fatalities connected to the heat.
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United Press
Bideau
Pittsburgh
Sharon
Ohichgo
St. Louis
Wisconsin
Studiwua
Michigan
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Ohio
William Beekandonis
Ene Railroad Company
Toiday
Tye
Phillips Lard
Prostra
Joseph Urbanate
McKees
Slivd
Chicago
Oval
Ship Sinks Off Wake George After Rock Collision
A passenger steamer near Gleysri strikes a rock and sinks amid rough seas. About 12 passengers are rescued. 30 others are reported saved, with the Mail on board also saved. The event occurred July 1 near Wake George, New York, with no further details on casualties.
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United Pros
Wake George
Gleysri
Anniversary of Establishment of Rural Free Delivery Service
The item marks the anniversary of rural carrier service from the local post office. Frank B Crowell is noted as the only original rural carrier still recognized. A rest meeting planned in the city includes supper at Grandin hotel and a program at Woodman Hall with guests from nearby towns.
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Payt
Frank B. Crowell
Dwweal -Post
Oifibewalplay-hoge
Hedisie Gounsse
Rural Carriers’ Association
Agjoult
Woodman Hall
Mie Dawéan
Olmatqad
Miss la Anetn
MacLean Announces For County Commissioner
Amos MacLean, current Ere county treasurer, declares candidacy for county commissioner in the fall primary. A World War veteran familiar with American forces and Mexican border service, he campaigns on a record of efficiency and preparedness.
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Amos
Alan Hy MacLean
MacLean
Whateatl Thien
Atlantic seadrome tests eyed for transatlantic air travel
United Press reports plans for extensive tests of a floating airfield to span the Atlantic. DuPont engineers and Navy officials collaborate near Wilmington to deploy a seadrome 1,200 by 600 feet, 15,400 square feet in area, with mine sweepers and Langley potential testing. aims to prove safe long distance passenger flights.
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William J. McEvoy
United Press
Washington
Avlantic Ocean
Shqueere
DuPont Works
Wilmingtons Déls
Ocean
Navy Air
DuPont Engalivers
Navy
Uuntic
Airehursd
Teie
Langlay
Trnl
Atlantic
Treasury Surplus Twice 1926 Level Acknowledged
Acting Secretary Mills reports the Treasury surplus for the year at 655 8099 dollars, double the 1926 figure, with total receipts and tax collections detailing substantial debt retirement and planned tax reductions. Miscellaneous and customs receipts rise, while capital asset receipts and war-related items contribute to the totals.
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Unliga
Washington
Treasury Mills
Treasury
Mills
Arm Soga
Funeral services for Dr. P. G. Wood
Private memorial rites were held for Dr. P. G. Wood a prominent citizen with Rev A. Martin officiating at the home. Floral tributes surrounded the service after which the body was taken to Pine Grove Cemetery for interment. Attendees included KF T Babbitt Wilbur Cambing E Lewis D Wilkow Jink Loveland and George Knowlton with relatives traveling from New York Cis Mo and Mrs AH. Wood and others from Falconer and nearby towns.
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M, EB
Billy Johnson
Austin Johnson
West
Wayne Street
Pine Grove Cemetery
PG. Wood
Kothe
Parks Street
Jy A. Mutin
Preteria Whireh
KF. T. Babbitt
Wilbur Cambing
E . Lewis
D. Wilkow
Jink Loveland
George Knowlton
Lee Wood
New York
Cis
AH. Wood
Fred Urdl
Saraht Graas
Sinelaityitte
Knepp Store Sold At Sheriff’s Sale
The Knepp paint and paper store on West Main Street was sold at sheriff sale this morning by Deputy Franz. The stock fixtures and book accounts were bid in by G. H. Gomton who plans to continue operating the store and begin collecting unsettled accounts immediately.
Corn Crop Boosted by Hot Weather in Northwest Pa
Report notes corn crop in northwest Pennsylvania is showing rapid progress after weeks of cool conditions. Several days of hot weather have accelerated development, lifting yields and advancing growth across the region.
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Pennsylvania
New Trial Set for Ford on September 12
Federal Judge Tred L Raymond tentatively scheduled a new trial date of September 12 for Aaron Sapiro’s $1,000,000 libel suit against Henry Ford and the Dearborn Independent. The first hearing ended in a mistrial on April 41 after a terminated proceedings.
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Detroit
Aaron Sapiro
Henry Ford
Dearbor Independent
Tred L Raymond
Northwestern WCTU Holds 16th Meadville Session
Mrs Muriel Ryan of Erie was reelected president of the Northwestern Inter-County Institute of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union at Grace M. By church Meadville closing its 16th session. Delegates from Crawford Venango Erie Forest and Warren counties attended as did Carry delegates. The two day meeting opened Wednesday with registration and greetings. Leaders spoke on parliamentary law anti narcotics Sunday school work and temperance programs. Officers elected: President Muriel Ryan Erie Vice President Myra Southard Tionesta Corresponding Secretary Miss Johnston Pittsfield Treasurer Elia Carson Pleasantville. Rev George A Lackland gave a patriotic address on youth and prohibition.
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Muriel Ryan
Erie
The
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Grace M. By Church
Meadville
Crawford
Venango
Forest
Warren
Ernest Wilkinson
George Legeer
Carry
Murial Ryan
Lillian Jesis
Sylvia Bemis
Erie County
Rachel Robinson
W. C. TU
Gerrude Randling
Filina Neeley
Queene Z. Ames
Paul McKendrick
Myra Southard
Tionesta
Miss Johnston
Pittsfield
Elia Carsons
Pleasantyilley Pa
George A. Lackland
Ramsey Burton
Erié
Burton
Young Spartansburg Boy Burns At Factory Cleansing Tub
Joseph Eastman six years old suffered severe burns to his foot Thursday forenoon at the Supplee Wills Jones plant in Spartansburg. While cleaning a vat with boiling water and steam via a rubber hose, a supervisor warned him to be careful. He stepped toward a passerby and the hose hurled boiling water into his boot, peeling skin with the boot. He endured intense pain until remedies were applied. Ernest Whittey of Outland California is visiting relatives in the city.
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Joseph Eastman
Spartansburg
Supplee-Wills Jones Company
Young Eastman
Minnie Eastman
Eastman
Byrd and companions near exhaustion after crash landing
Commander Richard Byrd and three companions endured near exhaustion after their America Wing crashed on a French beach. They landed too hard, wheels broke, and the plane sank as tides rose. The crew reached a village, sought dry clothes, and received aid from Mayor Bonnet, Premier Poincare’s representative, and American officials as they planned salvage efforts.
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United Pres Versurmer
France
Richard Byrd
Jony
America
Paris
Byrd
George C
Hite
Bert Acosta
Bert Bulchen
United Press
Aielock
Hyrd
Georges Bonnet
Henald
Honnet
Fiyrd
Neville
Bonnet
Acosta
Batheny
Dad
Cotuge
Gskerman
Poincare
Calvados
S. Hamilton Wiley
Af Chesbourg
Slight Improvement Reported In Child Of Houghton Family
Slight improvement was reported in the condition of Randall Howahtons year old son of Capt and Mrs W Stuart Houghton of Bad Pleasant Street who was seriously burned near his home. The child remains under care as doctors say burns will be evaluated in several days and his recovery uncertain. The family news notes W B Matthews of Pittsburgh is away on business and Mrs Matthews plans to return home this evening after visiting Brig ard with her mother Mrs Tevine.
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Randall Howahtons
W. Stuart Houghton
Pleasant Street
W. B. Matthews
Pittsburgh
Today’s Best Radio Entertainments Overview
A fragmented listing shows a schedule of radio programs across networks. Items include Canale era at ONRO Ottarea 9200 PM with Candla’s Diamond Jubilee and speakers Hugh Guthrie Raoul Dandurand, plus musical segments by Gauthier Allan McQuhas and Hart House String. Other slots feature the Charles Service Hours at WJZ and Philo Hour, WBAL Baltimore and municipal band, and Schubert Choral Club on WPAA Dallas.
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Canale Eras
Philo
WBAL
Baltimore
WPAA
Dallas
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Erie County Rural Carriers' Association
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Knepp
Sheriffs Sale
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Northwestern Inter-County Institute
Sparta
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Outland
Calif
Vi Siniwy
Rodman Wanamaker
Sheldon Whitehouse
Major Bonnet
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London
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