Four Die in National Air Races at Curtiss-Reynolds Field
The 1930 National air races ended with four dead shown on the records. Capt. Arthur Page Jr., a Marine flier from Washington, D. C., died after his ship crashed at the airport while leading the Thompson trophy race. Speedy pilot Charles Holman from Minneapolis won the event at 201.91 mph and collected 3000 dollars. Maj. R. W. Schroeder announced crash investigations would aid the industry. Captain Wilfred G. Moore and passenger Miss Alice Campbell ascended for an altitude record attempt, returning two hours later.
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Curtiss
Page
Charles “Speed” Holman
Minneapolis
R. W. Schroeder
Aviation Authority
America
Wilfred G. Moore
Kansas City
Alice Campbell
Evanston
Ill
Ten Die After Sinking of Talibut Schooner Orient
In dense fog the Orient sank after colliding with the freighter Admiral Nurton in the Strait of Georgia north of Seattle. Ten crew members died, including Captain Ledolph H. Rudd of the fishing school.
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Seattle
Orient
Strait of Georgia
Here
Pacific Steamship Company
Admiral Nurton
Ledolph H. Rudd
Fishing School
Dry Sleuths Given Special Training
Director Amos W. Woodcock announced a group of specially selected prohibition agents would complete a month of training to act as instructors in the enforcement service. He warned to avoid border line or test cases and urged arrests only in clear cut instances.
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Washington
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Enforcement Service
Woodcock
Bureau
Moore tops altimeter chase for world's air record likely
Moore's altimeter showed an altitude above 28,000 feet with barograph to confirm, flagging a potential world record if corroborated. The closing day featured a 50 mile free for all for women won by Gladys O'Donnell of Long Beach with Mae Haizlip and Opal Kunz following. Race officials awarded $100,000 to winning pilots at the airport and seven derbies from rim locations to Chicago as a Labor Day crowd watched trophies distributed.
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Moore
Gladys O'Donnell
Long Beach
Calif
Mae Haizlip
St. Louis
Opal Kunz
New York City
Chicago
Labor Day
Hall elected postal supervisors association president
J. G. Hall of Birmingham was elected president of the Alabama postal supervisors association at its final session. Other officers include W. C. Day Selma G. R. Jones Sheffield J. H. Bush vice president and R. H. Olds Florence secretary treasurer and national convention delegate. Olds will present state questions on a 44 hour week a 30 year retirement plan and salary reclassification.
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Birmingham
Ala
J. G. Hall
Alabama Postal Supervisors Association
W. C. Day
Selma
G. R. Jones
Sheffield
J. H. Bush
R. H. Olds
Florence
McKinney Heard With Interest at Labor Day Picnic
C. H. McKinney claims agent for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad spoke at Knoxville during the annual Labor Day picnic and barbecue. He described conditions in eastern Tennessee and outlined railroad contributions to national service and regional development.
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C. H. McKinney
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Knoxville
McKinney
Tennessee
France Fliers Coste Bellonte Reach New York by Air
Decatur celebrates as Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte in the Question Mark complete a New York Paris route milestone. They landed in New York at dusk after earlier progress over Massachusetts toward the metropolis.
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Dieudonne Coste
Maurice Bellonte
New York
Paris
Massachusetts
Hatfield Buys Limestone Farm Near Athens in 120 Acres
J M Hatfield circulation man of The Daily purchases the M C Braly farm in Limestone County three miles south of Athens. The Bee Line highway site spans about 120 acres of fertile soil. Hatfield will move with his family around October 1 and rents most acreage to tenants while continuing duties at The Daily.
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M. C. Braly
Limestone County
Athens
J. M. Hatfield
The
Daily
Hatfield
Decatur
Mystery at Winslow Estate Unfolds After Bedside Visit
Dr McLane and detective Thorne discuss Arnold Winslow’s fainting and bruises as Mrs Winslow plans care in her boudoir. Lambert the butler cautions others while Ferguson guards the household, and the investigators weigh heart health and possible foul play.
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Mrs. Winslow
Lucy
Ferguson
Lambert
Thorne
McLane
Arnold
Mr. Winslow
Wiseen
Night Glasses to Aid Farmers in Falkville
A serialized tale excerpt hints at a harmonious household and a crippled Miss Chase. Dr Kane is mentioned as a Boston expert while local physician McLane questions the arrangement. A curious scene unfolds as Thorne notes Winslow’s action and a terrifying apparition looms for Lucy in tomorrow’s chapter.
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Miss Chase
McLane
Thorne
Mr. Winslow
Special Services For Young People at First Methodist
Rev George Boyd will deliver a message Sunday morning to youth going to college. The First Methodist Church invites all preparing to leave home for college to attend the service.
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Ieple
George Boyd
First Methodist Church
Farmers urged to join adult class in Falkville area
B G Hall teacher of vocational agriculture in Falkville high school will organize a twelve lesson night class for farmers at Mt Zion church east of Falkville. He plans two sessions this year one at Mt Zion on September 4 and another location to be named later. The program aims to lower costs via soil improvement and fertilizer use with discussions free to farmers funded by Alabama for one night class. additional classes at teacher’s expense.
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Hall
Falkville
Igh School
Mt. Zion Church
State of Alabama
Mt. Zion
Progress in County Court Disposes of Multiple Cases
Rapid progress in county court on Monday led to dismissal of several state cases including Paul Dunn for assault and battery, Tom Harris for public drunkenness and for violating prohibition, J W Miller for prohibition, Jim Tippens, and J D Carden for false pretenses. Travis McCluskey received a $25 fine plus costs for driving while intoxicated.
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T. Lowe
State of Alabam
Paul Dunn
Tom Harris
State
J. W. Miller
Doc Miller
Jim Tippens
J. D. Carden
Travis McCluskey
Toll Bridges Paid Into Tennessee Treasury in July
Toll bridges contributed 18072 dollars to the state treasury of Tennessee in July, according to the report. The figure highlights ongoing revenue from toll facilities and reflects monthly receipts for state fund allocation.
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State Treasury of
Tennessee
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Limestone
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Kelly
Kelly Lotta Miles
Woco-Pep Company
BEE Line Gas & Oil CO
the Tire
Hartselle
Lawrence CO
Chevrolet CO
Moulton
Natalie Sumner Lincol
Falkville High School
B. G
R. J. Revoolée Co
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