Man Returns Home Finds Himself Buried in Plot Twist
Philadelphia, June 26. Henry Sittner, missing for three weeks, returns to town to learn a body found in the Delaware river on Saturday is claimed to be his. Detectives probe alleged murder while Sittner, 54, faced a $300 fine unpaid by a widow’s insurance and lodge benefits. He proved he was alive at the coroner’s office after a hospital stay.
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Philadelphia
Henry Sittner
Sittner
Delaware River
Sitter
Army Officer Leaves Service Under Cloud
Captain J Le land Bass of Selfridge Field Michigan had his resignation accepted by the President for the good of the service after a court martial found him guilty on four of ten counts for conduct unbecoming an officer. Prohibition officers also found liquor in a shipment Bass sent from Chicago to Selfridge Field. The 25 year veteran’s case follows his earlier court martial. The article also describes peril and rescue efforts in the Virgo Bay area as Nobise’s party struggles with ice and fog in a multi-nation search for Roald Amundsen and others.
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Land Bass
Selfridge Field
Michigan
Bass
Chicago
Tragic North Pole Flight Search Continues
A search across the Arctic for Roald Amundsen Lief Dietrichsen and four others who started from Tromsoe Norway on June 14 in a French plane has found no trace. Ice blocked attempts by flyers and at least one of the Italia airship survivors is believed killed in a fall from a forward compartment. Vincenzo Pomella, a motor attendant, is thought to have died, while the fate of six other bag passengers remains unknown.
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Oslo
Norway
Virgo Bay
Nobise
E. ‘Lundborg
North
Ice
Roald Amundsen
Lief Dietrichsen
Romsoe
Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
Italia
Vincenzo Pomella
Wbile
Classified Used Goods Ad Rates and Offers
Used goods demand drives buyers to stoves implements clothing and odds and ends. Alleys and sheds overflow with items labeled as used goods. Advertise in our classified column to reach eager shoppers. Rates two cents per word for first insertion and one cent thereafter with a 45 cent minimum.
Stewart Indicted for Perjury Over Liberty Bond Profits
Stewart, from New York, arraigned in court after being indicted on three counts of perjury tied to testimony before the Senate committee investigating the Liberty bond profits of the Continental Trading Company. The charges allege he knew of the bonds’ disposition despite testifying he did not. He claimed the indictment is political propaganda against him.
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Page
Stewart
New York
Senate of Committee
Liberty Bond
Continental ‘Trading Company
The
Continental
Many Attend B and C Parley at Monongah Division Meet
A meeting at Clarksburg drew about forty B and C division railroad employees and officials. The event highlighted education, with a crippled writer praising literacy, and showcased the Atlantic City convention reports by Ralph H. Cling. The B and C engine 5320 President Cleveland, built at Mt. Clare Baltimore shops, was praised as the standout exhibit.
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Clarksburg
Terrell
Parkersburg
Ralph H. Cling
Atlantic City
Cleveland
Mt Chur Baltimores
Olineid
Yey W. OB. Porterfield
Tocamaster
River Sideshone
PT Kaherty Yeste
Faherty
London
Amelia Tartles
Coolidge Enjoys Quiet Brule River Life Amid Convention
In Wiscal County June 24 report notes President Coolidge remaining withdrawn from Houston convention news. He spends time at Dur dur Island Lodge paddling and canoeing while Chippewa guide John Larock teaches him paddling skills. Mrs Coolidge’s Duluth visit adds a spark of White House activity near the lake.
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Houston
White House
Coolidge
Brule River
Coldur Island Lodge
John Larock
Ben
Duluth
Misola
Lakes
Democratic prospects in 1932 campaign shift with Robinson support
The article notes Robinson and former Mobile mayor Tainey urging farm relief and Democratic loyalty as farm voters lean toward the party. Arizona's Amos Wetts and others back Taylor, while Hearst telegrams boost Berry and other new contenders. Senator Robinson’s senate experience is cited as a key asset for leadership, with additional vice presidential buzz surrounding Senator Barkley and Smith.
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Mobile
Alabama
Tainey
Taylor
Arizona
Amos Wetts
Smith
Hull
Tennessee
Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
Donahey
George L. Berry
Pressmens’ Union
William Randolph Hearst
Wnpline
Sayfir
Union Ten
Sing
Utah
Huston Thompson
Federal Trade Commission
Pittman
Nevada
Covtrnot Ritchie
Maryland
Underwood
Robinson
Senate
South
Barkley
Kentucky
Temperature Rise Persists Across Texas Today
Houston report notes extreme heat as Democratic convention attendees endure a sultry, humid day. Forecaster Daingerfield offers no relief soon, with forecasts indicating continued high temperatures and sticky conditions in the city.
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Texas
Houston
PeThe
Porecaster
German Girl Aims for Transatlantic Flight From Cape De La Madeline
The German aviatrix Thea Rasche with co pilot Ulrich Koenemann prepares North Star at Cape De La Madeline near Three Rivers Quebec for a non stop flight to Europe possibly Berlin. Backers dispute over Hadley Field departure and legal action includes a $10,000 bond posting.
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Thea Masche
North Star
James A. Stillman
Cape de la Madeline
Europe
Hadley Field
N. J
Ulrich Koenemann
Berlin
Mra
Stillman
Weeathe
Rasche
Ametieka
Howard W. Harwell
Hollis Corporation
New York
Mine Raxche
Explosion at New England Fire Works plant kills five
Five people died in a blast at the New England Fire Works Manufacturing Company plant in Thompsonville Connecticut. None of the dead were employees. they were on the premises to buy powder and other materials. An observer saw a car with five people near the building before the explosion and the cause is not yet known.
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Conn
Tug
New England Fireworks Manufacturing Company
Firth
Alon
Democratic convention coverage and newsboys diversify sales
Reporters note night sessions may dominate the Democratic convention as leaders rely on newspapers to spread their message while Kansas City and Houston newsboys capitalize on the event. A hotel fire joke breaks through as delegates and reporters mingle, with street vendors selling papers on the scene.
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Republican Party
Kansas
Standing of Candidates in June Jubilee Names Many Misses
A long list of candidates and titleholders appears for June Jubilee including Misses Nichols, Fanorur, McKeen, Kinter, Harter, Lucas Bolliger, Weaver, Woodward, Swiger, Kelley, Sullenberger, Day, Deane Himelick, Simmons, Well, Lucas, Ware, Lundy, Lansbury, Kesling, Dolan, Renuter, Moat, Brown, Dunham, Shingleton, Hilltown ties. A remark notes ticket sales for convention seating with bribe-like exchange and seating demand.
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Margaret Nichols
Philippe Fanorur
Kay
Taylor County
Winte
Isabel Well
Sara Catherine Lucas
Eva Colebankc
Viola Jeffrys
Emma Marie Ware
Flossie Lundy
Genevieve Lansbury
Mary Virginia
Kesling
Dorothy Dolan
Mildred Renuter
Mike Margaret Johns
Ruth Digman
Mildred Moats
May Birgie Moat
Susie Brown
Jessie McDonald
Pauline Dunham
Pruntytown
Guess
Blueville
Ruth Newcome
Beulah Stevens
Marie Carroll
Marie Farley
Webster
Ina Tash
McPain
Harmony Convention Opens As Delegates Pack Gallery
The Texas convention opens with a festive scene as delegates flood the hall while bands play and guests including Mrs Woodrow Wilson arrive. Chairman Shaver faces a restless crowd before Bishop Hay’s invocation signals proceedings.
Lads to Receive Aviation Training Plan Proposed by Lindbergh
A nationwide effort inspired by Charles A Lindbergh aims to teach 63 young men from states and large cities to fly. The program, overseen by Allen W. Lee of Kinner, selects top trainees for a training course at a single center, culminating in potential aviation careers and a share of a $14,000 budget.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Pacific
Shea
Lindbergh
National Aeronautical Responsaa
Allen W. B. Lee
Kinner Airplane and Motor Corpo
Cachae
Aloes
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