Goodyear to Build Dirigible for Navy Design Prize
Washington reports the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co of Akron won first prize in the Navy design competition for a 6.5 million cubic foot airship with a $60,000 award plus contract potential. Second prize of $5,000 went to W Walters Pagan. Dr Johannes Schwengler received honorable mention. The craft would be about 760 feet long and 195 feet in diameter, with a crew of 45 and a top speed near 60 mph, intended to operate with the fleet.
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Washington
Goolyear Tip and Rubber Company
Akron Oy
Th Navy
Carriad
Los Angeles
Rompany Wich
Rodhew
Hawaii
GO Knata
Mercury Hits 101 Degrees in Yankton
Yankton South Dakota on June 28 recorded a 101 degree high in the afternoon per the government weather bureau. The same day Chicago reported a maximum temperature of 92 degrees at Spun, marking a hot spell across the region.
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Yankton
Yankton, S
Mercury
Gevernment Weather Bureau
Chicago
Army Men Make Dart Thru Rain
Reports describe early wireless and weather details of a Hawaii flight attempt. Amateur radio intercepts place the Fokker in Pacific space while officials note no navy shippings cordon and emphasize secrecy and preparedness for the projected transoceanic voyage.
Fokker Takes Off From Municipal Airport in Oakland
Fokker aircraft cleared cloud banks and sped toward Honolulu for a nonstop flight after a flawless takeoff at 7:08 p m from Oakland Municipal Airport. Army officials and spectators praised the highly prepared plane as pilots Smith and navigator Charles Carter faced an earlier delay due to a damaged deflector on Smith’s civilian craft.
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Cady
Plate
Federal
Herne
Clant
Cleveland
San Francisco
Oakland
Cal
Honolulu
Insiays
Federal Telegraph Company
Salt
Sonomaha
Smith
Army
Lis. Leeter J. Mortinnd
Ad’ Albert Hegenberger
Dhone
Byrd’s Great Plane Reaches Air and Holds 7000 Feet
An account describes the Byrd aircraft taxiing along a runway, lifting smoothly to about 7000 feet before the flight was postponed. Negotiations with Carter fail to secure another hop, as Smith and crew discuss navigation, gear, and preparation for a possible long-distance start.
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Quekely
Ssmith
Tetrad
Carter
Army
Smith Sobbr
Wen
J. Mattel
Min
Smith
Loew
Moffett
Lou Wits Anotiter New York June 28
New York June 28 Grace Vanderhilt daughter of General Corneling Vanderhilt married Henry Gossoway Davy mining engineer in the chapel of the marriage licensure ceremony. The event followed a tense citywide crisis and involved notable figures amid a troubled day.
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New Cork
Grace Vanderhilt
Corneling Vinderhilt
Grace Wilean Vanderbit
Ana Henry Gossoway Davy
Byrd Party Plans Ocean Dash for Pants
Fragmentary report cites Commander Byrd and a weather brief. An expert notes the plan to launch an Atlantic ocean dash this morning amid unsettled conditions and intermittent rough seas.
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Byrd Party
Ocean
Grace Ready Lionaluli Inne 28e-(- Mansoly Richwal Grace
A chaotic report details Grace and others aboard a plane near the Island of Sreat bound for San Francisco. Navy support is mentioned as authorities conceal intent while a mystery surrounds the aircraft and its passengers, with references to weather, possible threats, and military involvement.
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Lionaluli
Mansoly
Richwal Grace
Sreat
San Francisco
Porn Grace
Monel Bane
Honnhila
Hese Ie
Hasire
Rakenil
Ameurian
Funiste
Berletfield
Schofield Barracks
Jury frees woman in hoard of Ku Klux robes case at Media
Mary King of Chester was acquitted on charges of stealing $1800 worth of robes and paraphernalia from a Delaware County Ku Klux Klan unit. Court noted embezzlement and other counts were dropped. dozens of Klansmen and women gathered outside the courthouse.
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Mra
Mary King
Penn Street
Hulh
Chester
He Waren
Ku Huy Kia
Delaware
King
Tver
Ital
Tha Klan
Curran
Kang
Reonmall
de Jars
Hid
Link Fe
Onal Chatoe
Jann Thark
Sle
Pita
Mtr
Mary Fallen
Udenter
Phateler
Ferg. McClenariai
Van
No Great Woke Nemiaste Ital Patent Lost in Mail Scuffle
A garbled OCR fragment describes a disrupted event with references to a whip to the ground and a scene on a riverbank. It mentions figures and actions in a chaotic sequence, indicating confusion over a patent or notification and a public disturbance on a riverfront area. The readable items suggest a midstream incident with unclear details.
Poll at Portland reports tax defeat in state election
First returns from today's Oregon state election show voters opposing the proposed income tax. Names mentioned include Ian Fripeisen and John Trew. Reported events touch on a fight involving actor Janna and an incident at Hincondo with weak Serena women, details unclear.
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Paryland
Ore
Ian Fripeisen
John Trew
Nurferer
Janna
Aptheilia
Serena
Hincondo
Immigration Service Calls Border Smuggling Rampant Across U S
Commissioner General Mull reports the Immigration Service cannot suppress alien smuggling after a three week border study with the Canadian frontier patrols. He cites organized bands aiding entry and says new congressional recommendations are planned, though specifics are not disclosed.
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Timmapration
Ako
United States
Uinmigeation
Marre J Mull
Washington
Commieration
S —Timreder
Minnesota
Servien
Orxanimed
Tull
Congress
Mystery Jungle Pursuit Threatens Elise and Ally Vilak
In a perilous chase through jungle terrain Elise faces a conspiracy led by Vilak and allies to capture her nephew and seize control. As clues surface, a staged flood and hidden footprints guide a dangerous pursuit across river, tower siege, and forest paths toward a hidden quarry.
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Davis
Vilaka Cot
Ve Tien
Elise
Vinenin
Meise
Eler
Milake
Gaylord Prentiss
Ware Hin
Vilak
Prentiss
Vilat
Hreutiss
Vielak
Tahorers
Hrust
Dremtizs
Liberty Boys of 1927 Take Field
Washington June 23 The Liberty Boys of 1927 face a church controversy as Calvary Baptist members consider joining a Citizens Service organization to curb bootleggers. Attorney Blalock resigns, saying the group promotes snitching and hypocrisy. Pastor Abernethy defends the effort as lawful crime reduction. John Phillip Till joins the movement, and the motto Hold your breath Snoopers are real is announced.
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Washington
Calvary Baptist Church
Liberty Boys
Friends of Prohibition
Inks
Figin U
W. Blalork
Wls. Abernethy
Citizens Service
Enfnecement Society
Blatock
Abernethy
Harding
Blalock
Marto
John Phillip Till
Maryland
Old Man Watches Fire and River Journey Unfolds
Vitale’s party faces rising danger as a fire burns in the woods and a boat mishap near Benea disrupts travel. Vila k discusses plans while Elise and her nephew are tended, revealing a tense, weathered river settlement and fragile alliances.
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Vitale
Agi Bashdeer
Vilak
Elise
Selear
Benea
Here
Tay
Vole Jara
Ted KO
Tinky
Tuysera
Bon
Winky
Hannah
Hovsc
Henry C Pierce Dies at 78 After Oil Empire Rise
New York June 26 Henry Clay Pierce aged 78 died at his home here He rose from a St Louis bank messenger at 16 to become a leading oil magnate His ventures spanned Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Mexico and beyond founding Pierce Oil Corp in 1919 He was director of several railroads and banks and is survived by his widow and four children from a prior marriage
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New York
Henry Clay Pierce
St Lews
Hts
St. Louis
Mts
Pierce
Efe
St. Lawrence
X YI
Second National Bank
John R. Finlay
Mississippi River
Finlay
Southwest
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Jaso
Mexico
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Pierce Oil Corporation
Mr. Pierce
Indian Firm to Make Paper From Grasses in Punjab
Washington reports a Punjab based company plans to manufacture paper from Saba grass. The Punjab director of industries notes vast grass reserves and expects steady pulp supply with economic farming and cultivation. The statement suggests potential long term paper mill operations in India.
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Washington
Punjab
India
Karachi
F. Verne Richardson
Department of Commerce
Ure
Bert
Lida
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Mulion Fish and Poultry
Weggenman Market
State
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Greasing
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Hale
Eeirms Davis Wiis
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Spade
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Osc
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Fortheast
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Army Ar Corps
Davison
Boston
Uris
Louise Hegenberger
Albert Hegenberger
Lester J. Malthand
Lester J. Maitland
Werrisbawl
Fokker
Briel
Aviatorn
Aastien
Mason Patrick
Army Air Service
Wo Flyern
Thachina
Byrd
Tiehard Crace
Californa
Inna
Telit Af Kaun, Tewae
Tie
Troforn
Minland
Tlondaly
Fokker Tras
Faan
Tausit
Nouray
Amerie
Mea
Bethe Balenow
Aul
Bogen
Lie View
America
Lou Wits Anotiter
Continien
Wright
Weathier
Atlantic
Sinles AL Kutall
Ierea
GRACE
Siam
Bern
Immigration Service
Vidak
Yale
Vitak
Elnsel
Schwartz
Kise
Freuds
Justin
Brive
Tlayk
Farenda
Hye Oplus
Vitek
Fla
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Yue
Atv
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Endi Wille
DRY Dicks
Henry C. Pierce
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