Graf Zeppelin Sets Westward Trip To America In May Day Voyage
Graf Zeppelin roared westward from Germany toward America on the second Atlantic crossing of its history. The airship, with Captain Wilkins at the helm and passengers at salon windows, followed a route above southwestern Europe likely toward the Azores, aiming for Lakehurst New Jersey by Sunday morning local time. In the cabin, inventor Alexander B. Von Kyrha and crew used wireless ciphering gear as they mapped the panorama below and prepared for more aerial photography.
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Friedrichshapen
Germany
Graf Zeppalin
Europe
Atlantic
America
Gibraltar
Azores
Alexander HR. von Aryha
Associated Press
Graf Zeppelin
Lakehurst
N. J
Pierce
Wilkins
Dirigible flight from Bermuda to Lakehurst with gorilla aboard
The ship departed its hangar at 4 57 a m on a veering plan toward Switzerland with 40 crew 18 Tigers and a female gorilla aboard alongside Mrs Mary Pierce the only woman passenger Despite urgings from family she joined the voyage arriving Basel at 7 30 am and then continuing toward Gibraltar with plans to cross the Azores and possibly reach the Azores coast by air mail to the French frontier and beyond
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Hermuda
Lakehurst
N.d
Tugo Tickeller
Sus
Mary Pierce
New York
George Hubert Wilkins
Switzerland
Lake Constance
Basel
Allert
Walashut
Baeckingen
French
Eckener
France
Spain
Gibralter
The
Loire
Azores
Pierce
America
Ohio in State Of Siege With War Declared
Ohio declares war between blue and red nations with air and ground forces. Bombers depart Wright Field Dayton as ten day bloodless conflict begins after midnight. No casualty estimates available and no clear victor yet.
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Ohio
Wright Field
Dayton
Blue Nation
Columbus
Catholic School Groundbreaking in Huron
Groundbreaking on a Catholic school site is set for Sunday afternoon with Rt Bishop Mahoney of Sioux Falls turning the first sod and workmen beginning excavation Monday. Mayor Doherty and other officials will attend a public banquet at 3 PM after a 1 PM church service. about 200 children are to receive confirmation after high mass.
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Huron
Mahoney
Sioux
Doh
G. Medbery
Supke A. J. Lang
The
Beat Ne
Der‘sway
Operon “Avenué
Pitth Street
Boston Post Held Up in Insull Purchase Bid
Richard Grazier editor of the Boston Post testified before the FTC that a Boston ad man claiming to represent Samuel Insull offered 20 million dollars in cash to buy the Post on February 17 1929. Grazier said the bid by Charles O Malley was reported by C D Carberry who prepared the assessment.
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Washington Ay
Richard Grazier
Boston
Mass
Post
Federal* Trade: Commission
Samuel Insul
Aith
Public Power Utilities
Grazier
C. D. Carberry
Charles O'Malley
la Contigenda
Carberry
O.malley
Shriners Head to Sioux Falls for Spring Ceremonial
A group of El Riad Shrine members including Carl Peterson OAS Rickey and W H Olgon plus JoH Mahaffey Greenqui Tompkins HL M Cass and Peterson plan to travel to Sioux Falls for the temple spring ceremonial. The delegation from James Valley Shrine club joins the event under the El Riad Shrine.
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Eluron ‘Shriners
Sioux Falls
el Riad Shrine
Carl Peterson
O.4as Rickey
W.H. Olgon
James Valley
Shrine Club
Joh. Mahaffey
Kuute “Greenqui W. Tompkins
Hl.m. Cass
Peterson
Seniors at Huron College Caps and Gowns in Chapel
Seniors at Huron College wear caps and gowns for the morning chapel. They file into the hall and take their seats while Miss Besse Stackpole sits at the organ console. A farewell ceremony is planned at least weekly in the annual schedule.
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Huron College
Jtme
Thig
Uating Xelass
House Leaders Accept Senate Farm Relief Bill Conflict Looms
Leaders in the House accept the Senate farm relief bill for conference while clashing over revenue-raising prerogatives. Speaker Longworth proposes a six to eight week recess after tariff work as Indiana Senator Watson supports a 30 day recess after the tariff bill moves to the finance committee for rehearing and revision. The Capitol also debates census based reapportionment and the nomination of Laurent to the Court of Customs Appeals. federal commissions and a $12 million agriculture boost for the South draw attention.
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Washington
House
Senate
Longworth
Watson
Indiana
Finance Committee
Capitol
Laurent
Wisconsin
Interstate ‘Commerce
Federal “Communications
Federal “Communications - -Commission
South
Glenna Collett Fails To Reach British Finals
American golf champion Glenna Collett fails to reach the finals of the British women's championship in St Andrews Scotland after losing to Doris Park of Scotland four up and three to play. Joyce Wethered, three time champion, advances to the 36 hole finals to be played tomorrow after defeating Edith Leitch Gueda.
Crowder Attends South Dakota Tax Conference
Crowder represented the National Tax Conference at a Chicago meeting ending tonight. A. W. Tompkins, secretary, notes leaders from many states and Farm Bureau involvement. The meeting focuses on opposing oppressive taxes and expanding bureau activities. Mr. Crowder has ties to Dakota tax studies.
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South
Dakota
Chica
Goa
Crowder
BU Fong
A. W. “‘Tompkin
Farm Bureau
Bureau
America
Mary Tompkins
Dakota S Bureau
Folly of Young Stowaway Halts Zeppelin Threat
Reported incident aboard the Zeppelin stirs security measures as a young stowaway’s actions raise the risk of damage. Authorities consider charging transport violations and potential homicide intent, with the company seeking severe punishment for escapes and attempted sabotage.
Unreadable OCR: Corn Variety Tests Lineup Fragment
Fragmentary line about corn variety tests with garbled text and missing context. No clear names dates or organizations to identify.
Dr Royal Agne Speaks Before Prep Graduates
Dr C Agne president of Huron College will fill the commencement role for Avon High School graduates tonight. He has a schedule of appearances next week across multiple towns including Scotland Glaremount Parker and Wessington. He delivered the Bouilla commencement address last night.
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Royal
Huron College
of Avon
Scotland
Glaremount
Parker
Wessington
College Juniors and Seniors Host Futuristic Garden Event
A college junior senior event begins at 6:30 with all grades invited. The program features a theme of a futuristic garden, with decorations and toss plans in place.
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Spanalle
Haugen and Johnson Garage in De Smet
Branched as a local firm in De Smet with Haugen and Johnson running a garage. Brookin listed as operator with partner Johnson and Farrington connected to the firm. May 16 summary notes outline of local business activity and membership.
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Haugen and
Johnson Bay
de Smet
De.smet
Louisiana Senate abandons impeachment trial of Gov Huey P Long
The Louisiana senate court of impeachment dissolved without testimony after a caucus of 24 senators. A motion to adjourn signed by 15 senators gave enough votes to avoid conviction, and officials prepared a statement decrying the minority stance while saying further proceedings would be pointless.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Senate
Huey P. Lour
Phillip
Gilbert
Teachers Hold Picnic Today at Lampe's Grove
The city school staff and instructors were entertained in Lampe's Grove near South 27 as the school board plans an annual event to mark the close of the term.
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oFuron ‘City
Lampe's Grove
Frost Destroys Tender Plants in Floronada Vicinity
A killing frost last night and this morning damaged tender garden plants in Floronada with temperatures near 20 degrees. Farmers report little crop damage overall as grain remains to be planted and conditions warmed today. In Yankton, frost caused some damage to garden produce and strawberries with a low of 33 degrees.
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Floronada
Plax
R.A. Cage
Weather Bureau
Yankton
Business Jump Ahead in Huron April Debits Rise
A Ninth Federal Reserve report shows Huron debit activity in April reached 5.854 million dollars, up from 5.195 million in April 1928, a gain of over 650 thousand. Except Aberdeen, all top South Dakota cities posted increases versus last year.
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Huron
Ninth Federal Reserve Bank
Death Toll Rises to 121 in Cleveland Clinic Disaster
Cleveland May 16 two more victims died bringing the total death toll to 121. In all 34 were injured most critically from poison gas. Investigators blame an overheated steam pipe for the x ray film explosion. Building commissioner Guion ordered the basement x ray room sealed and guarded. The fire door to the storage area was left open, a wardens report said, potentially worsening the disaster. Doctors warned deaths would continue as gas poisoning progressed despite transfusions and oxygen.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Clinic
W. D. Guion
Malu Meo PG
Phillips
John Phillips
George W. Crile
Mount Sinai Hospital
Miss Filla, Moeller
Ater
Mt. Sinai
Willian
Phillips Named National Leader Among Clinic Victims
Dr. Phillips, among the victims of the Cleveland Clinic fire, is noted by Huron physician Dr. Saxton as a prominent figure in medicine. Saxton recalls visiting the clinic last summer and calls it among the world’s finest. An AP account suggests ignition of stored X ray films helped spread smoke through the building. Mrs. J P Higgins of Utah Avenue reports her son Dr. C O Higgins, tied to the Cleveland Clinic, left Chicago for Cleveland en route to see family in Huron during the disaster.
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Phillips
Linglosk
Tobin Phillips
Cleveland Clinte Hospital
Pew
H. Saxton
Huron
Phil Uips
Saxton
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland
Associated Press
J. P. Higgins
Utah Avenue
Southeast
C. O. Higging
George W. Crile
Meveland Clinic
Chicago
Higgins
Explosions at Clinic Kill Dozens as Fire Spreads Gas
A catastrophic blast at a Cleveland clinic caused numerous deaths and a rush of ambulances. Officials from fire, police, and health departments launched investigations into the cause, including a potential open steel fire door and the release of a mustard colored gas that filled the foyer and upper floors.
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U. S
Hugo Eckener
Alexander BR. von Kyrha
Charley ‘Grimm
Glenna Collett
Zeppelin Company
Dr. Royal
Agne
H. P. Long
Louisiana
Prile
Aberdeen
Brookings
Ene Mitchell
Yankto
Stillore
Iorgue
Tate
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