Daring Stunts At Big Air Meet In Dayton
Dayton hosts the annual Pulitzer race meet with bold aviation feats. A giant airship from Scott Field lifted a Sperry messenger plane to 2,600 feet before the dive. Lieut. O V Ginter and Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick praised the progress of aviation as four American-built planes raced 25 miles at 64 mph. Al Johnson of Dayton built the winning monoplane, costing under ten cents in fuel.
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Dayton
Olo
Wilbur Wright Feld
Scott Field
Belleville
Frank McKee
O. V. Cinter
Cliter
America
Hn America
al Johnson
George Barbot
Europe
Barbot
E. Dormoy
Filver
Aivver
Godfrey
Cabot
Boston
Watsonal’ Aeronautical Association
Frederick’ B Patterson
National Debt Reduction Report Amid War Financing
The national debt fell to 21,284,008,844 by September end despite wartime needs. General funds stood at 412,668,885, vs a year earlier debt of 22,125,014,247 with a 20,000,000 surplus. Short-term debt rose by 200,000,000 due to temporary financing.
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Dillon
Teacher Convicted in Tar and Feather Mob Case
Proderick, Md Harry Leatherman, a Sunday school teacher, was convicted by a jury as the head of the mob that tarred and feathered Dorothy Grandon. He faces prison sentences ranging from 18 months to 20 years.
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Proderick
Harry Leatherman
Dorothy Grandon
New York Giants Tied To Fresh Baseball Scandal
Commissioner Landis banned Jimmy O Connell and coach Dolan of the New York Giants from the world series amid bribery charges. The probe tied O Connell to a $500 offer to throw a game against Philadelphia. Giants figures Frisch Young and Kelly denied involvement as Dolan’s testimony pointed to the scheme's origin.
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New York
Bml. Landis
Jimmy O'Connell
Coxy" Dalan
Bagel
O'Connell
Dolan
Heinie Sand
Philadelphia
Sand
Giants
Mhillies
Land
Fletcher
Landis
Heydler
National League
Frank Frisch
Ross Young
George Kelly
Londie
Xchee
United States Ties to China Civil War Reported
Dispatches from Mukden cite General Chang’s forces fighting the Peking government’s army as Manchurian warlord Chang Teo Lin gains ground near the border. An interview quotes Chang accusing the United States of favoring Peking, warning a decisive defeat could threaten Japan.
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Tokyo
Fetal Pass
Peking
Chang Teo Lin
Mukden
Chang
Japan
Mail Flyer Wins 120 Mile Air Trophy Tour
The Central Labor Union trophy race between Chicago and Omaha was won by Charles Jones flying a Curtis Gridle plane at an average 124 mph. His time beat the nearest rival by about 20 mph, with Walter Lees of Dayton taking the first event in a Hartzell FC plane at 97.5 mph. Perry and Hutton of Chicago contributed to a tied showcase race as well.
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Ohio
Central Labor
Charles
Igey
Jones
Mall Divion
Chicago
Omaha
Curtis
Gridle
Walter Lees
Dayton
Hartzell FC
Perry
Hutton
Lees
Wheat rises sharply on Chicago Board of Trade
Wheat and rye futures surged on Thursday with May wheat near delivery jumping about four cents from Wednesday’s close. Chicago price reached about 1.61 dollars and a half per bushel, while May rye climbed to about 1.85 dollars. Traders cited strong European demand, dry harvests in Europe, and lower Canadian yields as driving factors, with potential further gains anticipated in global markets. May wheat in Winnipeg and Liverpool futures also rose, signaling broad international strength and speculative support for higher prices.
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Chiergo
Phonomena
Chilenago Board of Trade
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Germany
United States
Winnipeg
Liverpool
Argentina
Bankers Call For Free Play Of Private Enterprise
The American Bankers Association announced resolutions at its fiftieth annual convention urging a thorough return to free private enterprise under unhindered competitive conditions. Government influence on business should be reduced to an absolute minimum, bankers said.
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Chicago
American Bankers’ Association
William E Knox New President of American Bankers
William E Knox of New York was elected president of the American Bankers’ association, succeeding Walter W Head of New York. Knox, born in Strabane Ireland in 1802, has 80 years in banking, led Bowery Savings Bank as president, and the Bowery institution now has resources over 230 million dollars with 187 thousand depositors.
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Chicago
Willam T. Knox
Bowery Savings Bank
New York
American Lankers’, Agidation
Walter W
New Umaka
Knox
Strabane
Ireland
U Polt. Fild Banking
Ita
Five Utilities in Nine States Announce Merger
A merger plan is announced among five public utilities serving Kansas City and numerous cities across nine states. The consolidation aims to create a larger network spanning Ohio Nebraska Iowa Indiana and Michigan regions with a combined service population around 1.78 million.
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Rew York
Terelcory
Federal Reserve Bank injunction request rejected
The United States District Court refused an injunction related to a dispute involving the Federal Reserve Bank and an individual named AtsLiehy rom entarclg, with the case framed as a federal matter and the injunction denied.
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United States
The
Federat. Rewerve
AtsLiehy Rom
Ite Shack
Aystinn
Iowa State News Briefs on Elections and Local Affairs
The article reports on Iowa topics including a November ballot measure to cut supervisors from nine to five, Governor Kelidall's proclamation and county sheriffs' roles, a public water conservation warning in Oriunuli Nagar, and farm weather data. It notes a Des Moines move to preserve the Anton LeClaire house as a museum, road repair plans, and a world dairy judging team victory. It also covers a Des Moines hotel exhibition, a tuberculosis health crusade award, and Creston high school bond results with a close vote split by gender.
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Cader
Sally Hursing
Frit
Doe
Sovon
Roe
Kelidall
Gonvrad Elvelion
County
Sherifs
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Oriunuli Nagar
Iowa
Kentucky
Earl Cook
C. J. Mitel
Des Moines
Towa
I. J. McCabe
Iowa City
Davenport
Anton LeClaire
D. A. MN
Lion County
Board of Supervluers
Iowa State College
le O. Wiese
Whittaalde
Awtols
Wittuulde
Mr. Wise
England
Givan
London Daily Mail
London
Fort Des Moines
William F Precott
Association of
Whtely
I N Heart
Inne ‘Uberculoaia Association
Das Motues
Natonal
New York
Ofee
Alma Me Manus
Sacred Heart Piyachial
Pocahontag County
Francis
Jasper
Carroll and Pottawattamte
Creston
Bert Dodge
Dacamber
U S Government Market Quotations October 1
October 1 government market quotes list commodity prices in multiple categories. Included are grains such as No 1 hard winter wheat and No 2 mixed corn with prices for Chicago Minneapolis and Kansas City, plus dairy, fruits, vegetables, and live stock prices across major markets.
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Hay
Chicago
Alfultas Kansas
Praiirio
Graitn
Minneapolia
Tours
Kanang
Kansas City
Flo
Cne&o
St. Tatels
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Sie
Chicawa
Mwilhola Jonathan Apgles
Ste
Delegates Back Geneva Treaty Endorsing World Peace Pact
Delegations from 48 nations approved a draft protoform, endorsed compulsory disarmament, and urged swift action toward a universal pact. Leaders hailed the moment as a major step for global peace despite ongoing debates and staging for broad participation at the conference.
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Geneva
League of Nathine
Ale Mast
Gasoline Prices Cut Again in East Markets
In New York and New Jersey the Gut Nehalag company announced price reductions on gasoline, lowering quotations to 74 cents and 1/2 cent per gallon. The move follows earlier cuts by rival refiners, signaling ongoing price pressure in the region.
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New ‘Yorke
East
Gut Nehalag Company
New York
New Jersey
Rail Workers Seek Meeting on Wage Demands
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Engineers of Western Railroads pushes for talks with executive committees to discuss wage increases. The union seeks to secure better pay for members amid ongoing labor negotiations.
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Dlecusa Damuna
Western Railroadary
Good Kidneys Mean Long Life
A dubious health ad claims kidney cleaning cures aches and eye bags. It promotes Dr Carey’s patent pills and powders from Elinira New York with a guarantee of results in one week or money back, urging purchase through Carey Medical Laboratories.
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Carey
Ban Kaved
Carey Medical Laboraories
Elinira
N.Y
French Silk Popular Elk Enlivens Trade Markets
French elk flesh gains popularity in France, England as buyers expand their imports. Trade notes indicate year over year demand rising, with both nations increasing purchases to meet growing appetite for the specialty product.
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England
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Ad Promises Cure All
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments claiming sworn testimonials and wide sales. It offers sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer Co and urges readers to enclose ten cents.
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Kilmer
Hinghamton
N. C
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