Champions of Air Worn to Rags by Their Long Grind
Cleveland witnesses Roy L. Mitchell and Byron K. Newcomb complete a 174 hour 59 second flight in the City of Cleveland to set a world sustained endurance record. 75,000 spectators greet the duo as officials plan recognition including a potential cash gift and a testimonial dinner.
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Cleveland
Roy L. Mitchell
Byron K. Newcomb
Mitchell
Newcomb
William R. Hopkins
Chamber of Commerce
Europe
Basham
Reginald Robbins
James Kelly
Fort Worth
Texas
Mountain Lion Terrorizes Hays County Citizens
A posse led by Sheriff George M Allen pursues a mountain lion near Dripping Springs after it killed sheep and goats and attacked a parked automobile. The panther lashed the car interior and wounded a tourist, drawing hunters and hounds into the hill country chase.
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Hays County
San Marcos
George M. Allen
Dripping Springs
Train passes over youth in San Benito. he survives
In San Benito Texas on July 8 Marcos Lopez 21 lay between rails as an engine and eight boxcars passed over him. He was rushed to a hospital with cuts and bruises but expected to recover. Railroad men expressed surprise at his survival and believe he may have dozed on the track.
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San Benito
Tex
Marcos Lopez
After Dance Tragedy Follows Boxcar Beating Incident
A man sustained fatal head injuries after a dance event ended when boxcars struck him. Physicians observed multiple head bumps, noting repeated blows as the likely cause of death. The incident prompts questions about safety at the scene and potential responsible parties.
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Windsor
Norman Bros
Fredericksburg
U.S
Schmidty’s Tire
Vulcanizing CO
Allen
Norman J. Keller
Oscar Krauskopf
Victor
Victor- Radio
RCA
Marvelous
Loyal Music Store
Mason
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