Southern Cross completes longest over water flight to Suva
Kingford Smith and three companions land at Suva Fiji after the 3,185 mile leg from Kauai, ending a 5,545 mile Oakland to Suva voyage. Honolulu celebration follows as crowd noise, whistles, and excitement sweep across the city. Crew plan last stage toward Sydney with engines serviced and preparations underway.
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Southern Cross
South Pacific Ocean
Kauai
Suva
Brisbane
Australia
Sydney
Oakland
Calif
Hawaii
Wheeler Field
Tsainh
Oahu
Barking Sands
Island
Fiji
Slands
Fiji Islands
Charles Kingstorn- Smith
California
Jeweler Tells Police Tale of Kidnaping
John Wohl, 27, vp of Hillman and Watren jewelry, is questioned after claiming he was kidnapped by nine men in two cars and forced to reveal his company safe combination and the office key. He says the bandits obtained about $60,000 in jewels during the incident in Chicago.
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Chicago
John Wohl
Hillman & Watren
Jewel Wohl
Gana Concert Postponed By Rainy Weather
The municipal band’s hard concert planned for this evening was postponed due to rain. A Sunday afternoon at 2 PM in Huntley Park may host the rescheduled program once all band members are available to perform.
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Huntley Park
Lindy Heads to Ozarks by Bi-Plane from St Louis
Lindbergh flies from Lambert field toward the Ozarks on a pickup mission described as faster than by train. He will reach a point near St Louis with Major Lanphier and Colonel Breckenridge after overnighting at the Ozarks, then taxi toward the area 50 miles west of the city.
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Lindy
St. Louis
Ozark Farm
U.P
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lambert Field
Moffatt
Ozarks
Thomas Lanphier
Selfridge Field
Mount Clemens
Mic
DeKalb Farm Youths to Visit State University
Twenty one DeKalb county 4K and farm bureau youths depart tomorrow for the University of Illinois under Ray Nelson and Mrs Wells and Mrs Floyd Kilpatrick of Hinckley. They will tour campus for three days with guides and lectures, join 1500 to 200 Illinois youths for a banquet musical entertainment and lectures. Some will later become ag college students or use university research findings. A similar trip last year to Champaign preceded this visit.
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DeKalb County
DekKalb County Farm Birean
University of Line
Wnter
Ray Nelson
Wells
Floyd Kilpatrick
Hincksey
Imehites
The
State University
Iimois
College of Agriculture
Derkalh
Ser Ins
Fenohine Serientare
Champaign
Government rests Stewart contempt case in Senate
The government rested its contempt case against Robert W. Stewart, chairman of the defense, after seeking to reduce four counts to two. Stewart refused to answer questions about Continental Trading Company profits on February 1 and February 2. Attorney Frank Mogan argued the refusals formed only two counts, but Justice Siddons of the District of Columbia Supreme Court overruled the motion to lessen the charges.
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Stewart
Washington
Senate
Robert W. Stewart
Continental
Frank Mogan
Justine Siddons
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Hogan
Glidden pupil twice reports bicycle stolen this week
J F Montgomery of Glidden school appears to suffer bad luck as his bicycle is stolen Friday June 1 from home and again from Glidden school yesterday. Police seek the culprits, with officers warning punishment to deter repeat thefts by students.
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J. FE Montgomery
Glidden School
Eems
Kletning
Policre
Spteririon m Econ
Omer
Jane Addams to Receive Honorary Degree at Lombard College
Jane Addams will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters at Lombard College in Lombard during graduation exercises. She is the sole recipient this year and will deliver the commencement address, marking a historic moment for the ceremony.
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Galesburg
U.P
Jane Addams
Lombard College
Miss Addams
Lombard
Farmers plan to send 60 delegates to GOP convention
Shenandoah and Towa report that Nebraskas Up Governor Adam Mee urges farmer claims for economic equality at the Republican national convention in Kansas City. A 60 member DeKalb county delegation will travel with hundreds of farmers. arrangements are being made for lodging and travel while aiming to secure delegates for a presidential candidate who understands farming issues.
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Shenandoah
Towa
Adam Mee
Nebraska
Nto
Kansas City
McMullen
Thenes Farme
12Th
Congressional District
Dwlimels
Ray Nelson
DeKalb County
Middle West
Kansas
Chicago Motor Club
Custodian of Camp Ground Stricken with Illness
A. W. Marvin, custodian of the camp ground and store at the woods, has been severely ill for several days with an infection. Calmer attention halted the infection today, offering relief. He may not work outdoors for a shiver days due to risk of catching cold and further trouble.
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A. W. Marvin
Join Street
Marvin
Big Business Is Scheduled for Merchants Meeting
City merchants will discuss important business items at a Friday noon meeting of the merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce. The exact agenda remains unofficial though sources hint the proposed Wednesday evening closing measure may be revisited. Many merchants oppose the move and plan to attend to voice their views.
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Merchants’ Division
Harmer of Commerce
Chamber
Society Girl Set for Atlantic Hop Flight Plan
Miss Earhart and pilot Wilmer Stultz prepared to fly from Halifax to England and back aboard the Friendship, a tri-motor Fokker. Brults and Gordon examine an Earth-indicator compass as Mis Earhart models suitable flight attire for the North Atlantic voyage.
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Wilmer S$. Stultz
Taimie Lew Gordon
Arete M. Burhart
Boston Sweeters
Halifax
North
England
Hiehard Bfeye
Brults
Lett and
Gordon
Amelia Earhart Sets Sights On Trans Atlantic Flight
Reported from St John s Newfoundland weather eases as Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon prepare for the Southampt on leg of their cross Atlantic attempt The team struggles with a leaky gas tank and wind but remains determined to depart for England aiming to complete the 2 2 mile stretch in under eight hours if conditions hold"}
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St. Jon's
Sie Lindbersh
Paris
Amelia Earhart
Trepassy Bay
Marhart
Boston
Wilmer Stultz
Lou Gordon
Burhart
Southamypten
Enghierd
Athintic
Trymsathintic
Lindhersh
Alewd
Brown
Governor of Iowa Scores Clean Victory
Governor John Hamel won the Republican gubernatorial nomination in yesterday's primary. With two-thirds of precincts in, Hamel held about 147,400 votes and led M. L. Bowman by nearly 80 votes. Lars Skronmme trailed in third with about 2,000 votes and Marion Anderson had around 1,600. Three of five incumbents seeking renomination, including Gilbert N. Haugen and Dowell, led by wide margins.
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Tiew Moines
Ta. Innes
URV
John Hamel
Harks
Flamm
M. L. Bowman
Lars Skronmme
Refan
Marion Anderson
Clinton
Peiowiry
Gilbert N. Haugen
McNary-Haugen Farm
Dowell
Weather forecast for Illinois Wednesday
Cooler weather crosses the state with the extreme south portion experiencing more pronounced cooling. Expect cloudy skies and cooler highs across most areas as a weak system passes. Winds remain light to moderate from the north.
Scouts of DeKalb Win Shelters and Honors at Camporee
Scouts from DeKalb county won the county camporee held at the teachers college on Saturday. Troop No. 2 led by Arthur Jobson took the top shield with 15 points, while Troop No. 4 of Waterman trailed by over 200. Thirty or more scouts participated, with strong showings in inspection drill and first aid.
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Boy Scouts
Dekel County
DeKalb
Arthur Jobson
Fionist Boy Scoute
Johnson
Troup Ne. Dt
Waterman
Chang Tao Lin Near Death In Coma After Bombed Train
Chang Tao Lin northern dictator, his special train bombed near Mukden, fell into a comatose state at 7 a.m. today. Earlier dispatches spoke of temporary improvement, then relapse. Nationalist forces advance on Peking, entry into the suburb reported as the war nears its final chapter. Foreign diplomats seek safe conduct for nationals in Tientsin as northern troops retreat and bridges are destroyed.
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Tokio
Chang Tao- Lin
Mukden
Peking
Nippon Dempo
Chang
Jipi Shimpo
Shanghai
Ksu Yung-Chang
Committee of Public Safety
Wang Shi-Chen
Tientsin
Yu Lung-Chung
Marshal Sunhuan-Fang
Washington
U.P
China
Sun
Legation
Chang Sueh-Liang
Chang Tso-Lin
Yang Yu- Ting
Changsistein
Fengtai
United States
C Raim
Former Gang Member Held in Michigan
Dave Slankard alias Slankard, 22, arrested in Michigan on homicide charge connected to Ward Jones murder in southern Illinois. Ross Bishop, a former Illinois resident and local policeman, led to the capture after a chance conversation. extradition requested by Illinois authorities. Slankard denies involvement, says he will contest extradition. has admitted bootlegging in southern Illinois. father of one, wife reportedly in distress.
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Ventiac
Mich
U.P
Ross Bishop
Illinois
Dave Slankard
Slankard
Marion, Jolin
Bishop
Ilinois
Pabers
Ward Jones
Stankard
Fred Harris Involved in Weekend Car Crash
Fred Harris drove a car in an intersection accident reported over the weekend. John Stevents' vehicle was involved. Harris said his car came from a side street onto the highway, causing the crash.
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Fred Harris
John Stevents
Sevens
De Kalb School Board Approves Two Kindergartens
Superintendent F R Ritzman announced that the De Kalb Board of Education voted to establish two kindergartens in the city. One will be at Ellwood school and the other at Haish school. The new department will be ready for use this fall at the start of the school year. Further details will follow tomorrow with a complete report on the decision.
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Schoors F. R. Ritzman
DeKalb Board of Education
Ellwood
Haish School
Italia Dirigible Italia Search Efforts Grow Larger
Reports from Copenhagen and Hemsoe claim unverified SOS messages from the Italian dirigible Italia on Franz Josef Land. A Norwegian Rescue Steamship Hobby arrived at Virgo Bay. Lieut. Holm prepares to fly with supplies to locate the crew amid harsh Spitzbergen conditions and missing Alpine Chasseurs.
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Copenhagen
Franz Josephland
Hemsoe
Hernesland
Fernch
Italia
SOS
Franz Josephiand
Hobby
Spitzbergen
Virgo Bay
Luetzow Holm
Braganza
Welcome Island
Holm
Carl Wiltse Hurt in Accident Last Week
Carl Wiltse of this city was slightly injured in an accident late last week. He reportedly injured the lower part of his body and had to use a cane but is said to be much improved today.
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Hemsoe
Italia
Franz Josephland
Malmoerzets
Sweden
Halia
Connecion
Carl Wiltse
Two Cars Stolen Reported Over Weekend
Police reports over the weekend show two automobiles stolen. Dixon authorities report a Pontiac taken from that city while Elgin reports a Chevrolet stolen. Officers have not traced the stolen property.
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Dixon
Elgin
Hoover Vote Fizzle in Missouri Contest Split
City, Mo June 5 Hoover backers pressed claims in the fight over the contested state delegation citing early gains such as Florida. Opponents led by Frank Lowden questioned Hoover’s momentum noting still insufficient votes to nominate. Georgia appears favorable to Hoover with three Seals contested possibly seated half vote each. The contest also touches Kentucky Pennsylvania and Texas with debates over race representation and draft Coolidge momentum shaping the outcome.
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City
Herbert Hoover
Howev
Frank ©. Lowden
Hoover
Florida
National Committee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Georgia
Secretary of Commerce
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Semta
Texas Ador
Keine Foy
Walter L. Cohn
New Orleans
Emile Kuntz
Fire at Rockford Paper Mills Causes 20000 Loss
A serious fire yesterday afternoon damaged Rockford Paper Mills south of the Morgan Street bridge. About 1700 tons of straw piled on site burned, with loss partly insured. Firemen say the blaze will smoulder under the surface for days and could rekindle without guards. Possible causes include spontaneous combustion, a spark from a cupola, or a cigaret tossed by a passerby. The mill is a subsidiary of Western Paper Manufacturing Company of Dayton, Ohio.
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Rockford
Morgan Street
Rockford Paper Mills
Western Paper Manufacturing Company
Dayton
Ohio
Two Thirds of Illinois Radio Stations to be Suspended
Chicago law and broadcasting history notes Two thirds of Illinois radio stations must be eliminated by consolidation or FCC order. Commissioner E O Sykes told Illinois station reps at the Palmer House that Chicago will receive two and a half nationally cleared air channels, per a national engineer committee report. He urged voluntary consolidation to protect local interests.
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Chicago
Illinois
Federal Radio Commission
E. O. Sykes
Palmer House
Sykes
National Committee of Radio Engineers
Ilinois
Florida Delegates Send Uninstructed Votes to Houston
Florida Democrats choose delegates to the national convention and nominees for state offices and federal offices. The state's 12 Houston votes will be uninstructed under the committee's decision, with Senate, House, and gubernatorial races drawing the day's interest.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Houston
United States
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Hawaiian Islands
Charles Kingsford-Smith
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Kingsford-Smith
DeKalb County Farm Club
Bulletin
Atlantic Hop
Miss Earhart
Iowa
Scouts OF
Arthur Johnson
Shield
Michigan
Shura Russoscow
Smorrow
I Polar Dirigible
Franz Josef Land
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