Hasell Off Again In Transatlantic Flight Test
Bert Hassell and Parker Cramer planned the second leg from Cochrane toward Mt. Evans Greenland on the Greater Rockford. The flight aims to reach Stockholm in stages via Labrador and the Arctic straits, weather permitting.
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Ont
U.P
Greater
Rockford
Ill
Stockholm
Sweden
Greenland
Iceland
U.R
Canada
Greater Rockford
Bert Hassell
Mt. Evans
Parker Daner
Hassell
Jong
Goo
Sii
United States
Europe
Reykjavik
Teeland
Aue
Bert Hassell Lves
It. Puot
Rockford Papers Merge For $300,000 Structure
The Rockford Register and Star plan a combined circulation near 40,000 across Rockford and southern areas. They announce a new $300,000 structure, with Fred E. governor overseeing the project for Star and Gazette coverage.
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Rockford
U.R
Regizette Po
The
Star
Fred E
ter-Guazette
Negro Leaders May Decide Solid South For Smith
United Press reports by Thomas L. Stokes cite a split in southern Republican ranks over negro leadership. Investigations in Georgia Mississippi led to indictments and firings, with Mississippi moving against Perry Howard and others. Gains by black Republican factions amid intra-party strife threaten to erode white support, especially in Tennessee and Mississippi, shaping the 1928 race.
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United Press
Thomas L. Stokes
South
Smith
Thomas L. Stok
Alfred E. Smith
Democrats
Thast
Senatorial
Jussies Department
Georgia
Missisippi
Actin
Senate Committee
Congress
Justice Department
Mississippi
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Toover Leutenant
Perry Jiloward
MissieSippi Necro National Committee
Howard
Washington
Topeka Hosts Curtis Notification Celebration Crowd
A huge Topeka crowd gathers as Charles Curtis is notified of his presidential nomination. Indians in regalia dance the Eagle on Kansas Avenue. Festivities include speeches by Gov. Paulen and Sen. Simeon Fess, plus dinners and dances at local venues. Special trains and 24 airplanes bring visitors from Wichita and Kansas City.
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Topeka
Kans
Charles Curtis
Wottawatomie
Kansas Avenue
Curtis
Middle West
Sunflower State
State Capitol
Abraham Lincoln
Capitol Square
Ben S. Paulen
Notttestion Atduress
Simeon
Fess
Ohio
Country Club
Kansas
Wichita
Kansas City
Life Saved by Gas Famine in Detroit Sewer Tragedy
Detroit Mich Aug 18 10 Walter Faponish 46 dies after risking his life to save fellow worker Joseph Gandon 32 Dearborn city employee overcome by gas in a sewer descent. Gandon pulled to safety 15 minutes later Faponish did not survive. Gandon is out of danger.
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Detroit
Mich
Walter Faponish
Joseph Gandon
Dearborn
Fas
Faponish
Clantow
Ganfow
Gandow
Weather forecast for Great Lakes and nearby regions
Mostly fair tonight with thundershowers this afternoon in the northwest. Sunday will be mostly fair and slightly cooler tonight with warmer conditions in the north. Temperatures at 7:00 am August 17 show a minimum 63. Showers possible Monday or Tuesday in the Great Lakes area, then a stretch of fair weather midweek, followed by another shower later in the week and rising temperatures.
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Richardso
Sun Observer
Great Lakes
Missission
Missouri
Philadelphia Floods Forced evacuations and damage
Heavy rains flooded southwest Philadelphia driving thousands from homes and causing about 500 dollars in damage. Boats ferried residents from rising waters while many families were marooned in Marcus Hook, Delaware.
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Philadelphia
Marcus Hook
Del
Campaign Under Way In Presidential Drive Across States
Washington reports a busy campaign week ahead as Republicans and Democrats plan rallies and speeches. Hoover tours the Midwest and Far East, while Curtis and Robinson prepare to tour key states, aiming to energize their bases before the November election.
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Washington
Curtis Accentarre
Republiccan
Nonminatiort
Herbert Hineser
Trepublican
Alfred Imthnd
Joseph OT
Smitty
Robinson
Hoover
West Branch
Cedar Rapids
Tony Crowd Is Searched for Liquor on Hip
New York faced protests as a hip pocket raid aimed at drying up liquor reached the He De France. Secretary Kellogg traveled to Europe while a federal grand jury indicted several for drinking in night clubs. Four thousand people departed the French line piers with many searched as they disembarked, none found. Dry agents promised subpoenas for Americans abroad. suspects reportedly included Park Avenue residents and Wall Street operators.
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New York
He de France
TB. Kellogg
Europe
United State
Exclusive Park Avenue
Walltreet
Debate Not Likely In Illinois Gubernatorial Race
Republican gubernatorial candidate Louis L. Emmerson signals willingness to debate Floyd E. Thompson if an offer is made though Thompson has not requested one. A state GOP tour emphasized party harmony with speakers urging strong organization as Sen. Charles Deneen and others noted efforts in downstate areas. Otis Glenn faced a defamation suit over his pay for prosecuting the Herrin riot killings while the Springfield labor federation demanded a 40 recounting on funds used.
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Louis L. Emmerson
Floyd E. Thompson
Hronerson
Thompson
Cas
Hell
Wille
Tarmruiny Hall
Alfret B Smith
New York
Harry G. Wright
DeKath
Downstate
Tliirons
United States
Charles Deneen
Wright
Emmerson
Judge Thompson
Otis Glenn
Richard Yates
Jorge
William J. Stratton
Omer N. Custer
Chorin Wright
Agin
Setember
Montgome
Christin
Macoupin County
Sansamen County
Herri
William Skases
Springfield Federation of Labor
Glenn
Shire Tor
Herrin
Miners’ Union
Fourth Street Crossing Near Accident Reported
A near rail and auto accident was reported at the Fourth Street crossing of the Northwestern from a freight train missing a Ford machine by a few inches at noon.
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Fourth Street
Speed Hunt for Slayer in Burned Woman Death
Crown Point Indiana August 18 1940 Parents of Adeline Zaccard seek burial of a young woman found burned after the West Merbury bank bandit chase. Sheriff Strong questions identity and suspects motives to hide bandit involvement. Chicago report notes note on dresser and link to Adeline as possible sweetheart of a dead robber.
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Crown Point
Ind
Adeline Card
Wil
Ben Strong
Lake County
Miss Zaccard
Strong
Potter's Field
Chicago
Indiana
Adeline Zaccard
Ade
Angelo Francisco
West Merbury
Jade
McHenry
Zaccared
Toombs Faces Warrant on Embezzlement Charge
Chicago moves to extradite Roy Toombs president of the International Life Insurance Company on a $55 embezzlement warrant. He missed court, bond set at $100, in seclusion as officials from Downers Grove bank seek answers. Federal receiver Edwin Buel named in separate bankruptcy matter as state and federal actions unfold in Missouri extradition hearing scheduled for Monday.
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Chicago
Phk Royr
Toombs
International Life Insurance Company of
St. Louis
Eugene McGarry
John Stere
State Bank & Trust Company
Downers Grove
Toom Daly
Comeend- Tey
Garfield Charles
Buels
Garry
Buel
Jis
Rioting by Jugo Slavs Breaks Out at Spalato
Dis patches report renewed anti Italian demonstrations at Spalato. Five sailors on the Italian steamer Santa Barbara were attacked by students and clubbed, police rescued them arresting ten rioters. A second mob targeted crews of three Italian ships. authorities dispersed the crowd. The Italian consul’s injury prompted a government apology.
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Spalato
Santa Barbara
Vpolive
Alice
Ther
Former Victor Boy Killed by Vampire Auto
Fernand Lorland, 18, of Ottawa, a former Victor resident, was struck on Route 7 near Ottawa by a motor car that did not stop. His body lay in a ditch until found by a passing motorist and he died at a hospital. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow at Leland with arrangements incomplete.
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Fernand Lorland
Ottawa
Victor
Syine
Leland
Mail Bandits Kill a Farmer Near Toronto
Reports from Waubaumik near Parry Sound say three mail car bandits held up a Canadian Pacific train today, killing a farmer named Jackson and wounding two others while escaping with loot. One bandit was captured and $1500 found on him. total loss not yet known.
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Toronto
Waubaumik
Parry Sound
Jackson
Canadian Pacific
Nansen Bets Amundsen Party Is Lost Says Interview
Nansen told Ekstraadet he believes Roald Amundsen and the Amundsen party are dead. He cited a bottle bearing a message signed Amundsen found in the North Sea as false evidence and doubted the Newfoundland air crash was the Latham plane.
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Nansen
Amundsen
Sopenhagen
U.P
Ekstraadet Today
Roald Amundsen
Sen
North Sea
Houx
Newfoundland
Lathan
Fire breaks out on Royal American Shows train in Decatur
A fire of undetermined origin swept a special carnival train and siding at the Macon County fair grounds in Decatur. Initial reports indicated the entire train might be destroyed as crews fought the blaze today.
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Decatur
U.P
Macon County Fair Grounds
Walsh and Smith Forge Pact Amid Hoover Attack Plan
Albany Aug 18. Democratic allies Walsh Wheeler and Smith outline a campaign strategy to press corruption charges against Republicans including Hoover for Fall Daugherty and Mellon era matters. Walsh will lead the charge with Smith praising him while warning of Republican organizations in Pennsylvania Illinois and Chicago.
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Albany
N. Y
U.P
Herbert Hoover
Fall
Daugherty
Forbes
Harding
Pennsylvania
Illneis
Alfred B. Smith
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Teapot Dome
Walsh
Executive Mansion
Burton K. Wheeler
Harry M. Daugherty
Hoover
Wheeler
Senate
Secretary of
Interior
Albert B. Fall
Bolter
Robert L. Owen
Oklo
Smith
Ry Mellon Nator
Wil Ware
Big Bill Thompson
Chicago
Coolidge
Mellon
Struthers Improves After Electrocution Incident
Illinois Power Company workers who visited Lathan Struthers in hospital report he is improving after contact with a 2300 ground wire at the plant. He is out of bed part of the day, walking briefly, and talking well. Plant observers believe he will make a remarkable recovery.
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Illinois Power Company
Lathan Struthers
DeKalb Baby Jackie Runnells Wins Governor Cup
DeKalb rejoices as young Jackie Runnells known as Jackie receives a silver loving cup at the Aurora fair, a tie for first with 99.8 points, awarded by Governor Len Small. Aurora girl Jackie Lanham was a contender. both receive honors as this first tie in the Central States Exposition.
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John Paul Runnells
DeKalb
Jackie” Runnells
Len Small
Jackie Rita Helene Lanham
Aurora
Buckingham
Small
Runnells
Bill
Harry
Jackie
Katherine Buckingham
Chronicle
Grandma Buckingham
Explosion at Post Office Early This Morning
Early hours alarmed residents as a blast near the post office prompted six to eight calls and a swift police check. Chief Horace Youngs said a backfire or tire blowout could be possible as officers searched the area with armed contingency. By noon the cause remained undetermined.
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Horace Youngs
Germany to appeal to League of Nations over Rhineland eviction
Berlin reports that Germany will request League of Nations action at the September session to force evacuation of the Rhineland. Germany has informed France Britain Italy and Belgium of demanding withdrawal of troops from German territory.
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Germany
League of Nations
Berlin
U.P
Rhineland
League
Virginia sergeant slain during morning patrol
Alexandria Virginia August 13 Police sergeant E B Hummer aged 27 was shot to death in a fashionable residential district during a routine inspection. No witnesses and no clue to the killer have been found.
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Virginia
Alexandria
U.R
E. B. Hummer
Hummer
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