First US mainland to Hawaii flight completed
Honolulu reports Lieutenants Lester J. Maitland and Albert Hegenberger of the US Army completed the first flight across the Pacific from the American mainland to Hawaii. They arrived in brilliant sun after a dawn ordeal, unescorted as army planes lost them in darkness, and were met with high military praise, governor’s commendations, and thousands cheering in the rain.
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Honolulu
Lester J. Maitland
Albert Hegenberger
United States Army
Pacific Ocean
Hawaii
Maitland
Flying Cross for Two Army Aviators
Washington reports enthusiastic approval for awarding the Distinguished Flying Cross to two Army aviators Maltion and Herenherner after their notable flight. Assistant Secretary Jonsagon indicated officials believe the act warrants the government’s highest decoration. Davison confirmed Mall and Hexenberger will not return to the United States by air.
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Herenherner
Washington Today
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Hexenberger
United States
Alleged Polish Spies Executed by Soviet Hiring Squad
June 29 report from Mostow states a woman Mme Samotia and man M Tarascovitch were executed by a Soviet hiring squad for supplying military information to the Polish general staff.
Governor Erickson to Attend Livingston Founders Day
June 29 Livingston announces a three day celebration starting July 2 for the Declaration of Independence anniversary. Governor and Mrs Frickson will review the children's pageant from a special stand as Park County hosts Western displays with cowboys riders and ropers.
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Frickson
Park County
Erickson
Wives Hear That Flyers Are Safe
Mrs Lester J Maitland and Mrs Lawren Ionenberger learn of a successful Hawaiian landing via radio. Their emotions spill as they embrace children Albert and Robby, expressing joy at the safe flight and reunion with loved ones.
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Huston
Lawren Ionenberger
Harwell
Castle Island
Albert
Robby
Jane
Bad Winds and Fog Delay Airmens Over Atlantic
Fragmentary Atlantic weather disruption report describes strong winds and fog delaying airmen leaving from America. Messages from Lt Naviile and others relay wireless updates about position near Cape Cod and Plymouth. References to Byrd plane sightings east of Gloucest er Massachusetts and a destroyer sighting.
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Byrd transatlantic flight battles gales near Newfoundland
Commander Byrd faces unfavorable winds as the airship America struggles toward St John s Newfoundland after departing New York twelve hours earlier. The vessel nears Garnish and Fortune Bay with drift and mist hindering progress, the crew reporting sea conditions remain challenging amid the long ocean crossing.
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Byrd Heads For Germany In Aviation Plan
A garbled fragment references Commander Byrd and an aviation mission involving Germany. It mentions Berlin and emergency airplanes, with unclear connection to a planned European flight or investigation. Readable entities include Byrd and Berlin. The rest is obscured.
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Erwiany
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Nian Cermany
Vote of thanks to J Burke Clements by Montana Federation of Labor
The Montana Federation of Labor wrapped a busy day at its three day convention with revolutions reports and speeches. J Burke Clements spoke on state compensation for workers and the state accident law, prompting a formal vote of thanks and praise from delegates. A committee was named to seek ways to prevent suspending mine and boiler inspectors in May and June as discussed during the session.
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Montana Federation OF Labor
J. Burke Clements
Liddy Rose Room
Tim Crowley
John McMillan
Holy Gallagher
Joe Ragone
Industrial Accident Board
WH AND WHEELER MEET IN SHANGHA
Shanghai dispatch reports Nanking government accepting responsibility for the March 24 disorder and ready to make reparations. Minister C. Wo told Senator Burton K. Wheeler during Wheeler's study of conditions in China.
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Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Dart of Fokker Over Pacific Told in Brief
A Fokker monoplane flying from Oakland Naval Air Station to Honolulu follows a path over the Pacific. Army aircraft passes Golden Gate San Francisco later nears a steamer Sonoma, radio reports indicate distance and altitude while seeking radio contact. The craft is noted near Honolulu, with Wheeler Field on Oahu as an eventual landing site.
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Barge Delayed by Unfavorable Winds Near Hawaii
Mant, 1Mand of Kaul, Hawaii, June 2 AP reports headwinds delaying the proposed departure of Richard Grace from Hollywood for the mainland. Grace remained ashore this afternoon. An associate said if weather stays unfavorable, Grace plans to return his plank to Pearl Harbor on Oahu and await better winds.
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Report of Battle in China Discredited
A Chinese battle report from Suchow yesterday was disputed by reliable sources. The dispatch claimed a heavy nationalist defeat, but the report was discounted by later informed officials and foreign bureaux.
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China
No prospect seen of ending strike in Butte area
No developments reported by either side in the controversy paralyzing Butte and Anaconda papers for 10 days. Publishers and printers remain at a standstill, with no immediate settlement in sight. Separate note mentions Mrs. Fanny Streator, eight, hiking toward Applegate, Oregon to visit her grand children, after leaving Blackburg, VA with cotcal pipes.
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Anaconda
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Chicago
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Clarence and Charles Visit Berne on European Tour
Clarence Chamberlain and Charles Bovine of New York to Germany aviators on a Central Europe tour arrive in Berne Switzerland from Zurich. They are greeted by representatives of the American Legion and will fly to Paris tomorrow.
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Berne
Switzerland
Dima
Sugar Factory to be Awarded in Missoula Move
Qeden Uten June 29 AP Detachments of the Amalgamated Sugar Company planned a capital action delaying preferred stock dividends until August 1 The contemplated removal of one sugar factory to Missoula Montana was cited as the reason for the decision.
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Mona
Three Crown Filmmakers Hit Copper River Rapids
Cordova June 29. Film crew led by Gordon Craveth and Ray Thompson braved Alaska rapids during a shot for The Trail of D8. Craveth swam the Copper River to safety in Abercrombie Canyon while Thompson disappeared after the perilous run. Bantin and Daughters survived as the craft was capsized during the attempt.
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Gordon Craveth
Ray Thompson
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I'om Grantille
Joseph Bantin
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Reds Given Time for Due Inquiry
June 20 AP report says ex ruler Nisola Butea and Martalemed Vanvetti, convicted in Wan case, were granted a one month respite to aid Wan’s investigation. Gov Alvan T. Cutter extended delays to August 10 for two others and noted support from the council. The governor’s action aimed to allow more evidence collection before further trials.
Federal Land Bank Directors Meeting in Lewistown
Acting Governor W S McCormick of Kalispell visits Lewistown to wrap up a meeting with Spokane based Federal Land Bank officials. Topics include bank operations and farm loan associations.
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W. 5. McCormick
Kalispel
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Spokane
Guilty Verdict Shocks Fans in Mackaye Case
Dorothy Mackaye the stage actress was found guilty of eight counts of covering up facts in the death of her actor-husband Hay Raymond and Paul Kelly was convicted of manslaughter. Mackaye was taken to county jail awaiting sentencing by Judge Burnell, with possible terms from 1 to 4 years in San Quentin. observers noted jurors’ earlier statements of possible acquittal.
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Late Today
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Hay Raymond
Paul Kelly
Nereen
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Frank A. Ziligutt
Hy HL Geohegen
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Dallver
Byrd Flight Aids Aviation With Vital Data
Richard E. Byrd and three scientists flew the Amotica on a non stop transatlantic test to France, gathering atmospheric data to aid future commercial flight. The America was near Newfoundland at 2 pm eastern when a stop for Roosevelt a day earlier produced reports of speed near ten mph slower than the AP tag. The flight beat Lindbergh’s time over Nova Scotia by about an hour while conducting experiments to form general rules for subduing winds and storm avoidance in ocean voyages. Data collected aims to improve safety and future long distance air travel.
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Richard E. Byrd
France
America
Newfoundland
Roosevelt Welday
Associated Press
Nova Scotia
Charles A. Lindbergh
St Louis
Byrd
Stranger Takes Life at Miles City Hotel
Miles City June 29 A stranger registered as Thiward Hollis or Homer Hollingsworth ended his life with a shot at a Miles City hotel. He had earlier shipped a quiz case to Mollie Troute of Jackson Ohio and sent a package to himself in Miles City under the Hollis name. Other facts about him remain a mystery.
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Marrying Parson Deep in Mire at Elkton
Haltimare June 23. Cap-sodict ments will be sought again at Rev Richard PF Weetzen of Elkton Md Henry Y Constable Ceek county garates attorney announced and after a conference with Robert HL Archer assistant attorney general Prosecution will be based on the 500 or more masses of the minister he performed since his expulsion from the Methys iad Epiaspal church
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Richard PF. Weetzen
Mares Ing Warson
Elkton
Henry Y. Constable
Ceek County Garate
Pate
sTnoon
Robert HL Archer
Enid
Methys Iad Epiacepal
Youthful Columbia Crew Takes Classic in a Stirring Finish
A record crowd of more than 100000 watched Columbia's youth crew race a stirring finish to defeat Yale in a celebrated intercollegiate rowing event. The New York audience saw Columbia prevail in a fiercely contested sprint, praised as a gem of collegiate rowing.
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Columbia
Sy Alan ! Gould
Ocean
Proxy Hurries Congrats to Pacific's Conquerors
In June 9 dispatches from the Pacific arena, President Coolidge learns of Honolulu based progress and non hazardous trans oceanic flight by Commander Byte. Lieutenants Maitland and Hegensberger reach Honolulu as American efforts in naval armament and aviation gain praise from Washington.
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