Amundsen search expands as Arctic vessels mobilize
Tromsoe reports sighting of a French airplane possibly Amundsen's and authorities in Oslo order a broad search. Two fishermen near Bear Island claim a heavy loaded Latham plane. officials press ski searches, with Trygve Gran leading a newspaper funded expedition.
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Tromsoe
Norway
Tian Today
Sehangel
Russia
Nor Wegian
Roald Amundsen
North East Land
Spitzbergen
Morgen Bladet Today
Latham
Bear Island
Amundsen
Geotropical Institute
Skiis
Gurliksen
Bladet
Fireworks Sale Approved for July Fourth in DeKalb
Fire Chief M. H. Mr Evoy announced a council vote allowing fireworks sales for Saturday July Fourth with no sales on Sunday. Merchants reportedly approve though residents are urged to avoid loud explosive displays near DeKalb hospitals to reduce noise for patients and staff.
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M. H
Evoy
Sision
Ttv
DeKalb
Directors of Chamber Conclude Closed Session
The board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce met behind closed doors for over an hour. No official statement was issued by the chamber secretary. It is expected the office will release important news within the next two or three days.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Stop Blocks Placed at Second Street on Lincoln Highway
The city council announces temporary heavy iron stop blocks at Second Street to mark the Lincoln Highway as a through street. The red and white blocks bear the word stop in large letters and may be installed at other highway intersections if successful.
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Lincoln Highway
Second Street
Principal Acquitted In Lash Case At Scotia Junior High
Schenectady June 27 40. Thomas K Hymers principal of Scotia Junior high school was acquitted of third degree assault charges by Ronald Morris a pupil. Morris testified he was struck 40 times with a rubber hose and later leapt from the principal's office window ledge. Hymers admitted striking Morris but said the count was under ten and the blows were not as hard as he could.
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Schenectady
Thomas K. Tiymers
Scotia Junior High School
Ehurees
Ty Ronald Morris
Morris Lan
Hymers
Morris
Mantell Dies at 74 After Long Illness in New Jersey
Robert B. Mantell, noted Shake spearian actor, died at his Brucewood country home in Wishlands New Jersey after a several week illness. He was 74 and leaving behind his wife Genevieve Hamp Mantell and a son Bruce. A daughter was en route from the Pacific coast but did not arrive in time. Funeral plans included private services at Bracewood with interment at Bayview cemetery near Atlantic bushlands.
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Atlantic
Wishlands
N. J
Robert B. Mantel
Bruce
Pacific Coast
John Ford
Hracewood
Bayview Cemetery
Atlantic Bushlands
Band Director in Auto Mixup This Morning
Ed Chenette De Kalb band director reported an auto accident at about 7 30 AM. He had started to drive away from his home when Wayne Holiridge drove past and struck his car as he shifted from second gear on Franklin street. Both vehicles damaged. settlement expected amicably.
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Ed Chenette
de Kalb
Wayne Holiridge
Franklin Street
Tim Murphy Murdered in Chicago Gang War
Chicago explodes in gang violence after Tim Murphy known as Big Tim is killed by machine gun fire at his home amid a racketeering war. Nicholas Manos, Met hotel owner tied to gambling, is shot dead. police seek links between the two killings. Several officers are wounded or killed as a broad daylight violence spree follows.
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Chicago
AUP
Big Tim” Murphy
Synelend
Bie Tim
Tis Tim
Big Tim
Nicholas Manos
Metropolitan
Rr Fare
Cleaner’s
Dyers
Manos
Broadview
Northwestburh
Merth
Robert Wells
Myphy
Timothy Fale
West Side
Bangeter
Albert Allen
Petty Panester
URPK
Big Tim" Murphy
Murphy
Harmony Warps Houston Democratic Convention Mood
Houston June 27 Officials report harmony dampening the Democratic convention with a lack of quarrels and excitement. Delegates appear listless as old rivals fade, modern youth reshape the party, and efforts stretch to Friday amid a homey reunion atmosphere.
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Houston
U.P
Tammany
Reed vows to continue fight amid denied quit claim
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri rejected rumors he would quit the Democratic presidential race. He called an interview attributed to his city lieutenant Shannon unfounded and unauthorized, insisting they hope to keep winning despite the reported statements.
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Houston
Vex
Fame II
Uoth
James A. Reed
Missouri
Reed
Asas
TB. Shannnon
Shannon
Gov. Smith
Heavy Rain Aids Oats Across State
The weekly crop and weather report from the state department of agriculture notes recent rains improved oat quality. Moisture boosted meadows while humid conditions with 18 degree below normal temperatures slowed haying and corn work.
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Pringfield
Department of Agriculture
Keokuk
South Central
Farm bloc clashes over subcommittee nominees at meeting
A farm bloc fight at the reporting session ends with T. E. B. Cashman named to the drafting subcommittee after protests by John A. Simpson and others. Senator Caraway proposed unanimous consent to add Cashman, while debates touched on farm representation and the wet plank.
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Negac
Stoma Crate Platteri
Farm Live
T. E B. Cashman
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
John A. Simpson
Oklahoma
Chaiman Pittman
Nevada
Simpson
Cashman
Glass
Virginia
S. M. J. Thomas
Nebra
Thomas
Sas City
Caraway
Arkansas
Broken Water Pipe Delays Transatlantic Flight
Captain Frank T. Courtney of the English flying boat reported from the Azores that a broken water pipe and strong winds forced a return to Lisbon. He planned a stop at Horta, Azores, before resuming to the United States.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Frank T. Courtney
Horta
Azores
United States
Keynote Bitter Attack Blasts Republicans at Democratic Gathering
Clio G Howers delivered a fiery keynote at the Democratic convention denouncing the Republicans as a “plunderbund” and pillage party. He urged unity among independents and progressives for popular sovereignty while attacking corruption and centralization.
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Houston
Tex
Jack Horse Cavalry
Clhiude G. Howers
Vilitant
Indiana
New York
Bowers
Smith at Work as Partisans Rule Meeting
Alfred E. Smith remains focused on the Democratic convention in Houston though not yet sure he will be chosen to oppose Herbert Hoover. He spent the morning at his office and planned an afternoon of golf while tensions rise behind the scenes at the executive mansion with family and aides present during Claude Bowers' speech.
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Alfred
Smith
Houston
Herbert Hoover
Executive Mansion
Claude Bowers
John A. Warner
Robert Moses
George H. Graves
James J. Mahoney
Mrs. Moskowitz
Bowers
AUPR
Alfred E. Smith
Ohio
Indiana
Oklahoma
Franklin G. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Senator Reed
Missouri
George
Georgia
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Evans Woolen
Robinson
Gov. Smith
Wilson
Delegations Win Seats at Democratic National Convention
Delegations agreed by committee include District of Columbia led by John Cogrell, Panama Canal Zone headed by Mrs. L O Keen, Louisiana chosen by the sutral committee, and accredited Pennsylvania delegates all granted seats after a temporary roll call.
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Houston
Tex
Credentials
National Committee
District of Columbia
John Cogrell
Panama Canal Zone
L. O. Keen
Louisia
Sutral
Pennsylvania
Western Union Offices Repainted on North Fourth Street
Western Union offices on North Fourth street are being repainted by a decorator. After the work is finished, the front will present a much better appearance.
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Western Union
North Fourth Street
Illinois Weather Teases Warmth Then Showers
A forecast predicts rain and warmer conditions tonight and Thursday with increasing clouds. Showers follow by afternoon or night, bringing a mild change in temperatures.
Farm relief takes center stage at Democratic convention
Houston June 27. The farm relief issue dominates platform talks as Democrats plan strategy against Hoover. Bowers speech sparks focus on farm relief while platform committee opens hearings on agriculture and prohibition amid tentative consensus.
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Houston
Tex
U.P
Herbert Hoover
Claude G. Bowers
Bowers
Platform Committee
Police Recapture Stolen Car At High Speed Chase
Elmendorff and Larson pursued three Des Moines youths who stole a car. The pursuit reached 72 mph before the trio surrendered after a second chase. A federal inquiry at Sycamore investigated theft across state lines and potential federal charges.
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Elmendorf
Jo.n. Larson
Des Moines
Iowa
Elmendorff
Ike
Sycamore
Wealthy farmer Adolph Hoffman dies in sawmill accident
Adolph Hoffman, 66, wealthy farmer and director of the Farmers & Mechanics Bank, was killed when he slipped and fell onto a saw at his sawmill near Spring Bay. He leaves 12 children.
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Peoria, TM
Adolph Hoffman
Farmers & Mechanics Bank
Spring Bay
Hoffman
Smith Nomination Moves Forward Amid Convention Turmoil
At the Democratic National Convention in Houston the fight for Smith’s nomination intensifies as delegates rally. Robinson as permanent chair hints at a first-ballot win while banners and chants erupt, fights over flags mark a heated session.
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