Commander Rodgers Own Story of Flight
Commander John Rodgers recounts the non stop attempt to span the Pacific aboard PN No. 1 from San Francisco to Nawiliwili with four crew. He describes engine reliability, fuel shortages, improvised radio, makeshift water stills, and a dramatic harbor landing at Nawiliwili where locals aided the crew.
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Honolulu
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Lawaiian Islands
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Nawiliwill
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Aroos
Amd
Cannell
Aroostook
Tiane
Hinwalian Islands
Oolu
Gulu
Kaual
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Algtal
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Ne Invalida
Navy
Unclear memorandum on ship sales and marine questions
Fragments describe a discussion about ship sales and marine issues with unclear references to states and a president. The readable portion hints at a problem or question about drift, perhaps a political or logistical matter, but lacks coherent facts or proper names to establish a full item.
Fragments Hint Atoligdn Death Through Illness Newsnote
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a death by illness amid scattered names and uncertain place references. The readable bits suggest obituary or notice context without clear dates or full identifiers.
Coolidge Gets Tax Cut And Budget Data
Washington reports one of the first tasks for the President after return is to study tax reduction and the national budget. Treasury figures prepared for Secretary Mellon show receipts and disbursements for the next years and outline proposed tax reductions. Cabinet met. Mellon discussed estimates and the treasury balance is improving. Administration may propose tax cuts up to 500 million dollars, with potential 50 percent rate reductions and broader removal of nuisance and small income taxes.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Mellon
Congress
Treasury
Wils and Means
Plane Commander Rodgers Family Joyful Over Rescue
The family of Commander John Rodgers expresses relief after learning the entire crew of the seaplane PN-3 No. 1 has been found alive and well. Robert Rodgers, the commander’s brother, says the family was optimistic, with his mother the most hopeful. Hear Admiral John A. Rodgers, retired, father of the commander, remained confidently optimistic throughout.
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John Rodgers
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Ex-Convict Bank Robber Arrested as Bank Examiner
Ex convict Harry Bank was arrested in Urbana and identified as the man who posed as a bank examiner to rob Farmers' Bank at Chenan of 184000 last January. Bank reportedly had about 200000 deposited. J F Kalle, bank president, confirmed the bank was wrecked by the hoax examiner who inspected the books before the theft.
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Bloomington
Harry Bank
Urbana
Farmers' Bank
Chenan
Funk
J. F. Kalle
Coolidges End Vacation Return From Swampcott
Washington observers note President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge returned from eleven weeks at Swampscott Massachusetts with a slight tan and noticeable vigor. He walked with springy step and appeared healthy and happy, yet gained no weight during the stay.
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Coolidge
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Swampacott
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Ford Bid for Ships Likely in Washington
Henry Ford is expected to submit a bid for four Pan American lines passenger and freight ships after a conference of all details. The move signals Ford interests in expanding shipping assets and national transportation ties.
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Ford
Washington
Pan-American Lines
Henry Ford
Bryan Memorial Meeting Plans Memorial to Bryan
A Washington meeting of a conservative group discussed plans for a monument to William Jennings Bryan. The gathering, led by the filring of the Commu per, included Joseph Daniels among those present.
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Washington
Willim Jennings Bryan
Filring
Jose ‘Phug
Daniels
U S reports corn yield reduced by drought and heat
Washington reports the indicated corn yield for the coming harvest is cut to about 2.885 billion bushels due to drought and heat. State revisions show Nebraska and Kansas gains, Minnesota and South Dakota declines, while Wisconsin and other states signal mixed results. Overall grain totals shift against last year with prices and deliveries noted for September and December contracts.
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Washington
South
Anke
Minnesota
Wanola
Nebradki
Kanens
Kirley
Chicago
Corin
Navy Chiefs Happy Over Rescue of Seaplane Crew
Navy officials praised the rescue of the Seaplane IN-1 crew after reports they were found alive. Secretary Whorf and Admiral Eberle reacted with relief and gratitude as Captain Stanford Moses conveyed the emotionally charged news from San Francisco, while Bepler could not speak.
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Wien
Eberle
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WLS
President Coolidge Suffering From Hay Fever
President Coolidge is listed as having a severe head cold with hay fever symptoms. He contracted the illness on the return from Satem while his physician treated him twice since arrival. Dust and exposure are cited as factors, and if not improving he may remain on the estate for the week.
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Washington
Coolidge
Satem
Lila
Ula
Wad Duld
Detroit racial unrest leaves white men struck and injured
In Detroit a civil unrest flare up followed a Black family moving into a previously white area. Leon Brienor and Eric Hongborg were struck and seriously injured as armed Black residents fired after witnesses say they saw Whites outside. Thousands gathered but did not attack properties.
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Detroit
Mich
Leon Brienor
Kled
Eric Hongborg
More People in United States with Less Money
Treasury report shows U S population on September 1 at 124,240,000, up from 112,022,000 a year earlier. Money in circulation stood at 4,734,024,000 dollars, an increase of 10,140,000 in twelve months, while per capita circulation remained 1.84 dollars.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
Vederat Treserva
Forecast Warns of Severe Cold in Middleton and Surrounding Areas
Weather bulletin from Martyn Lil, a clove student of the wouthioe, predicts a harsh winter with heavy snowfall affecting Middleton, N Y and nearby Centerplaines. Residents are urged to prepare for subzero temperatures and potential disruptions to daily life.
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Middleton
N. Y
Martyn
Lil
Heads Federal Employees Bealon to Convention Hero
National federation names Drother G Steward of Kintas City Moyover Tiwhyrd B Mboy of Chilyjigy as 8 president in a convention gathering for federal employee unions.
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National Federation of Wear
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Olvelad Drother G. Steward
Kintas City
Moyover Tiwhyrd B. Mboy
Chilyjigy
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