Italia crew believed found 20 miles north of Cape Leigh Smith
Reports say the Italia dirigible and seventeen crew members, missing since May 25, may be located about 20 miles north of Cape Leigh Smith. Rescue plans involve dog teams, sledges, and the base ship Citta Di Milano coordinating with the Hobby to reach the site.
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Italia
Spitzbergen
B'Clogk
Withfi Mbes
Kings Bay
Citta di Milano
Rome
Umberto Nobile
Cape Leigh Smith
North East Land
Italie
Hobby
Stefani
Human Fly Faces Critics Over Flagpole Feat
The Human Fly, once again on the pole, rebuts charges from promoters about a $5 weekly cost. Fox says his descent was to defend himself, not to dodge creditors, and notes he already broke the flagpole record by 48 hours. He mentions a hospital bill disputed with West End Hospital.
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Fox
West End
Flagpole Stuntman Fox Renews Public Stand
In a bold public statement, Fox explains he climbs the flagpole to prove courage and vindication after his manager A. D. Davidson disputes his resignation. Fox admits initial aims were fame and funds, but neither materialized, insisting all actions are proper and above board.
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A. D. Davidson
Fox
Foxs
Glenn Agency Closure Stirs County Trust Questions
In the week after the West Main Studebaker agency run by Howard F. Glenn closed, no firm statements have been issued by Studebaker entities or the dealer. Display cars were moved to Arcade garage for future disposition while trust record checks revealed many buyers held under trust or conditional sales. O'Doyle of the corporation arrived to help owners secure clear titles amid hostility as the agency remains closed. Glenn, a major local dealer, stayed in town amid claims and potential audits.
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Howard F. Glenn
West Main Street
Studebaker Corporation
Finance Corporation
Arcade
Studebaker Finance Corporation
Glenn
Acceptance Corporation
O'Doyle
Leing
C. E. Wyckoff
Political maneuvers swirl amid auto industry talks
Unconfirmed estimates place regional car totals around 160 with sales near half that. Studebaker and finance firms plus the dealer may issue a public statement soon to clarify controversial business aspects. Hoover supporters seek elimination while allied camp favors keeping the president as a possible option. Kansas City June 9 official Republican convention agenda lists opening ceremonies, temporary chair, officers, and committee elections.
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Studebaker and Finance Corporations
Order of Business
Kansas City
William M.butler
Massachusetts
Republican National Committee
Roy
West of
Ilinois
Primo de Rivera Claries Plans for New Reform Drive
Madrid June 8 Primo de Rivera announces he will intensify governing Spain as premier and dictator after ending engagement with Senorita Mercedes Castellanos for stock speculation. He rejects retirement rumors and vows a second five year plan with fundamental laws to be approved by plebiscite. He says future rulers will be independent of old parties and governed by the will of the people and divine grace.
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Madrid
Primo de Rivera
Spain
Senorita Mercedes Castellanos
Stock Exchange
la Nacion
Senorita Castellanos
Rum ring probe widens in city as investigators sweep
Police officials say special investigators, brought in months ago by prohibition enforcement, expanded the probe across the city. They claim a widespread rum ring operated with police officers and alleged go-betweens involved. More true bills were anticipated.
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Prohibition Enforcement
Prohibition
Indictments Involving Intimidation Tied to Pittsburgh Case
A grand jury was excused subject to recall as deputies began serving warrants on those indicted. Five people face intimidation charges for alleged witness interference. Bonds are set at 10000 for legislators officers and ward chairmen, 5000 for others. The Walsh indictment accuses him of permitting unlawful liquor concessions in Pittsburgh.
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United States
Walsh
Pittsburgh
MAY SETTLE CHURCH ROW
Rome reports plans for a possible settlement of the Mexican religious controversy to be considered by the 22 cardinals in a congregation. Archbishop Ruiz Y Flores’s report to Pope Pius is referred to the group which will appoint a rapporteur. Debates expected to last weeks as Obregon seeks a clear path on church affairs before his presidency.
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Rome
Congregation of Extraordinary Ecclesiastical Affairs
Ruiz Y Flores
Michoacan
Pius
Rina Gaspari
Alvaro Obregon
Hoover Farm Tied to California Friend and Pittsburgh Link
In Nodaway county it is understood Hoover bought the farm from a California friend named Collins. The original 160 acres were owned in the 1850s by Mr. Mellon of Pittsburgh. W. C. Pierce of Farmers' Trust Company of Maryville manages the farm.
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Nodaway County
California
Collins
Hoover
Mr. Mellon
Pittsburgh
W. C. Pierce
Farmers’ Trust Company of
Maryville
Ben Lindsey Disbarment Suit Winded By Malice Claim
Ben Lindsey described the petition seeking his disbarment as pure malice from political enemies. He discussed a suit over a will, noting disinherited children would gain 2 000 000 in property when of age. Lindsey said he accepted a proposed monthly income of 200 after Judge Lusford approved it. He was removed from office over a year ago for election irregularities and lost all appeals to the supreme court.
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Lindsey
Supreme Court
Jesse Morgan Struck by Illness Remains at Sister Home
The well known city telegraph worker Jesse Morgan, a longtime Western Union employee, collapsed yesterday noon and was taken to his sister Mrs. Frank Keane's home in South Grafton. He has worked about twenty years for the company and is described as a colorful local figure kept from public view by illness.
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Jesse Morgan
Western Union
Frank Keane
South
Grafton
Jesse
Telegram Messenger’s Long Service Ends in Retirement
The aged messenger, once a familiar 740W birthday companion, grew ill with age and faintly rose before collapsing. After brief care from colleagues and family, he was moved to his home where he remains weak but suffers little pain. Friends hope he will recover enough to continue delivering messages.
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Mr. Morgan
Jease
Realty Deeds In Taylor County Update Last Week
A week of steady real estate activity in Grafton and Taylor County shows 18 deeds recorded in the county clerk’s office. Transactions include city purchasing a ground strip at the reservoir site from Lawson Stareher and wife and Minor V. Abel and wife for 400 dollars, plus multiple transfers including parcels in Wendell, Maple Avenue, Knotts plat, Simpson and Rosemont additions, Flemington district, and Wilford Street area with values ranging from five dollars to two thousand five hundred dollars.
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Grafton
Taylor County
Lawson Stareher
Minor V. Abel
John L. Hechmer
G. E. Bailey
South Wendel Addition
Anna Reynolds
Fred B. Watkins
Watkins
Maple Avenue
Francis L. Warder
Toy A. FE. Shanabarger
A. J. Summer
Knotts
Frank Bennett
North Simpson
West Rosemont
Delmar Coal Company
T. C. C. F. Cemetery Association
Flemington
Anna, Wolfe
Jacob
Elias Wotring
East Long Street
W. P. Samples
Arthur Merrell
Wilford Street
Athponse Alley
Rir
Harry C. Caroill
Two Young Men Held For Next Grand Jury
Paul Mays and Ray Withers were arrested on May 25 by State Prohibition Agent Ray Hailer. They appeared in Squire A. R. Weston’s court at Fleming for hearings slated for today.
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Paul Mays
Ray Withers
Ray Hailer
Squire
A. R. Weston
Pleming
Local Court Waives Hearings as Grand Jury Pending
Ten, released on bond, and Haller, jailed on drunkenness and assault charges, had hearings waived after Mays and Withers were taken into custody. Mayor Thomas H. Cather did not try the drunken charge. Evidence from both cases will be reviewed by the October grand jury. Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Hollis Jr. and their young daughter visit Mrs. Hollis’ Tunnelton relatives for the weekend.
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Haller
Mays
Withers
Thomas H. Cather
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West Side
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