New Diary Found Sheds Light On Andree Fate
A newly discovered diary and a log imply how Salomon August Andree and his companions perished after their balloon expedition. Officials identified Andree and Nils Strindberg’s remains, while other bones were confirmed as polar bear. The diary could reveal voyage details from Spitzbergen to White Island and the march across ice. The fate of Knut Fränkel remains uncertain amid conflicting analyses and potential bear scavenging.
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Tromsoe
Bratwang
White Island
Gunnar Horn
Httle Tromsoe
Nils Strindberg
Horn
Spitzbergen
Knut Frankel
Hedren
Lithberg
Dr. Horn
Frankel
One Missing Farmer Found in Texas Returns to Meridian
Unease grips Slocomb over the Avant murder mystery as residents recall the unsolved case. A missing farmer holder was located in Texas and later returned to Meridian where Mr. Jones planned to return to work in a logging camp. The event echoes lingering local fears of a parallel incident.
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Wilson Admits Bribery In Committee Probe
Wilson testifies he accepted money from an investigator and passed it to his employer W C Dannenberg who offered to return funds to the committee. R N Maxon of Bemis Co. links Wilson to impersonations as Dennis visiting Bemis’ office. The senator comments on a framed scheme uncovered in the Dannenberg hearing.
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W. C. Dannenberg
R. N. Maxon
Bemis Company
Dennis
Bemis
Dannenberg
Sena
United States Seeks Victory in Balloon Race
The race saw US crews near victory as pilots battled lightning, snow, and high altitude. Capt DeMuyter and Coeckelbaerg faced a forced landing after 28 hours aloft while Belgica’s crew lightened load to survive. German crews endured a fierce storm with ballast jettisoning and dramatic maneuvers. City of Cleveland and City of Detroit competitors faced setbacks, with one bag torn after a near tree collision and another narrowly avoiding the Hudson. French entrants were forced down in Ontario after 160 miles.
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Committee Hears Dannenberg Shadowing Nye Records Request
Nye committee chairtor Nye oversees a demand for telegrams and records tied to shadowing Senator Nye. Dannenberg may face subpoenas with Septem ber 15 deadlines to submit data while attorney Charles Randall seeks study of committee powers. Groh allegedly paid investigator Wilson about 109 dollars for tips and warned he would be aided regardless of outcomes.
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Nye
Charles Randall
Vilson
David Groh
United States Marshals
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Groh
Four-Leaf Tobacco Plant Found In Kinston Area
Nelson Jones, a local farmer in Kinston North Carolina, reports finding a four leaf tobacco plant the first such plant seen in the area. The omen suggesting a good tobacco crop is noted by Jones as a promising sign for the season.
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Nelson Jones
Coste Completes Non-Stop Flight Across Atlantic and Storms
Coste and Bellonte landed after a record east to west crossing to Paris Dallas flight, with 10,000 spectators and praise from Lindbergh. Hoover and Doumergue sent congratulatory messages. A New York welcome included a luncheon at the Advertising Club and a city hall reception. Coste aimed for Washington to meet President Hoover after Dallas.
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Texas
Texas City
France
William Easterwood
New York City
Viva Cost
Long Island
Costay
Hiue
Belloni
Charles A. Lindbergh
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Paris
Bellonte
United States
Advertising Club
City Hall
Washington
Hoover
Democrats Begin Attack On Ticket Fusion Opponents
Alabama Democrats press the 1928 ticket in a revolt against Independent candidates allied with Republicans, urging unity to overthrow the rival and asserting the party planted prohibition and will enforce it. Fuller warns prohibition is not the campaign issue and says the legislature will remain dry.
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Alabama
Fuller
Pilot dies as racing plane dives in Arctic rescue links
The body of the pilot was not recovered after a diving racing plane crash. Sutton, once chief of the Dominion Explorers Organization, supervised supply placement for Col G. D. H. MacAlpine’s expedition, which went missing in the Arctic last year and was later rescued. In 1929, over $100,000 of American rubber toys were sold abroad, marking the peak year for the trade.
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Dominion Explorers’ Organization
G. D. H. MacAlpine
Arctic Wilds
Transatlantic hop praised as brave yet foolish
Capt Frank Hawks, holder of East and West speed records, told the Kansas City Star that Capt Dieu donne Coste and Maurice Bellonte showed nerve in their transatlantic flight but called the feat foolish. He said such a voyage on a yard ship added nothing to aviation and that true progress requires a seaplane crossing. Hawks was en route to Wichita, Kansas.
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Dieudonne Coste
Maurice Bellonte
Hawks
Wichita
Kas
Boxing Roundup: Tramblie Quin Jackson Secure Early KOs
By the Associated Press three quick knockouts headline the Chicago results with Ray Tramblie of Rockford stopping Max Kra mer from Germany, Bert Quin of Honolulu halting Chester Bush of New Orleans, and Sammy Jackson of Santa Monica stopping Bucky Lawless of Syracuse, N.Y. in ten rounds.
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Ray Tramblie
Rockford
Til
Max Kramer
Germany
Bert Quin
Honolulu
Chester Bush
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Sammy Jackson
Santa Monica
Bucky Lawless
Syracuse
N.Y
Rube Marquard talks with Eagle reporter on baseball
The veteran pitcher recalls McGraw’s strict regime and pennants, notes contemporary players seek hospital care for minor injuries, and stresses control over speed. He lists tough opponents, 19 year major league span, and opinions on night baseball and college coaching. A 17 year old Princeton hopeful is mentioned.
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John McGraw
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Matthewson
Princeton
New York Cotton Futures Report Leads Markets
A government report shows cotton crop pressure across 12 states, with New York prices firming as spinners federations predict demand. The Daily News notes 14,664,000 bales sold and 13,076,000 last year, signaling likely weekly gains in supply and price expectations.
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Fes Feo
Arizona
the Daily News
Fragmentary sports reminiscence with unclear details
The readable text hints at a young boy and his father at a SAT event, mentions a professional ball player and years of experience, and references radio and thought processes. Most of the content is garbled, with several names and numbers incomplete or ambiguous.
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Chance
Evers
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N. Er
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Hong
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