Plane Seen By Ships Crew Following Redfern Route
A Nassau–St Petersburg wireless report traced Paul Redfern's flight from Glynn Isle Beach. The Georgia aviator aimed for a sea southward course then landfall near Puerto Rico, across the Caribbean toward Grenada Tobago Trinidad and into Dutch Guiana before deciding at Macapa on the Amazon coast whether to turn to Pernambuco or Rio de Janeiro.
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Brunswick
Nassau
St. Petersburg
Fla
Paul Redfern
Bruswick
Bahamas
Georgia
Glynn Ise Beach
Redfern
Macapa
Amazon River
Pernambuco
Rio de Janeiro
Tara Big Waves Smash Atlantic Liner Winds Hit 100 MPH
Ocean liners arriving in New York report winds from 80 to 100 miles an hour and sea swells of 40 to 50 feet during the big blow that swept the Atlantic Tuesday and Wednesday, scattering vessels and delaying crossings.
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New York
Atlantic
Old Glory Not Expected to Start Today at Roosevelt Field
The monoplane Old Glory sits fueled at Roosevelt Field New York awaiting favorable wind. Pilots Lloyd Bertaud and J D Hill had not appeared by mid morning. Fokker mechanic James McPhail said there would be no flight today while conditions improve.
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Fokker
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Old Glory
Rome
Lloyd Bertaud
J. D. Hill
James McPhail
Guggenheim
Newfoundland
Nungesser
Coli
Wilson Goes To Inspect Conditions At Henderson Strike
T A Wilson president of the North Carolina Federation of Labor went to Henderson to survey conditions among textile strikers. He planned to visit Lieutenant Governor Elmer Long in Durham to discuss a settlement between strikers and Harriett Cotton Mills owners and asked for arbitration, which he said he would await from either side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Federation of Labor
Henderson
Winspon-Salem
T. A. Wilson
Wilson
Coroner Testimony Marks Trial Of Willis Widow And Man
Coroner John L. Parks testified that Mrs Ethel Willis and Henry Townsend lay asleep in her bed within hours of Sheriff Sam Willis being shot. He described footprints matching Mrs Willis and Townsend near the crime scene and Townsend’s odd behavior after the shooting.
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Greenville
Ethel Willis
Henry S. Townsend
Sam D. Willis
John L. Parks
Parks
Willis
W. W. Rogers
Townsend
Proctor A. Bonham
Bonham
Airplane sighting reported en route to Brazil
A Nassau radio message through station 4AQF said a plane piloted by T bathed was sighted 300 miles east of the British Bahamas en route from Brunswick, Ga., to Brazil. The steamer arriving Nassau at 11:40 p m reported the craft at about 2000 feet heading south.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Nassau
Financial Journal
Brunswick
Brazil
Bahamas
Redfern’s Rio flight possibly over Porto Rico unseen
Paul Redfern, the Georgia aviator, in a Stinson-Detroiter, may have crossed Porto Rico during the night en route from Brunswick to Rio de Janeiro. Reports say lighthouse and city lights would help him steer if within 25 to 75 miles of the island. Local weather was excellent.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Paul Redfern
Georgia
Brunswick
Rio de Janeiro
Redfern
Redfern Begins 4600 Mile Nonstop Flight to Rio De Janeiro
Georgia aviator Paul Redfern launched from Brunswick at noon in a Stinson- Detroiter monoplane bound for Rio de Janeiro. He aims to set new endurance and distance marks in a 4600 mile nonstop flight steering east of the Bahamas toward Porto Rico with heaviest winds expected along the route.
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Brunswick
Tropics
Paul Redfern
Georgia
Rio de Janeiro
Redfern
Bahamas
Porto Rico
Dr Pentuff testifies in Times libel suit in Concord
Dr James R Pentuff testified in Concord in libel suits against the Raleigh Times its owner and former editor. He said editorials hurt his job prospects as a teacher or minister and caused weight loss and hunger. He denied discourtesy before a state house committee and cited depositions from lawmakers. He acknowledged multiple moves and unpaid debts. He seeks 25 000 in one case and 35 000 in another.
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Concord
James R. Pentuff
Raleigh Times
House
North Carolina
Pentoff
Times
Two Earthquakes Felt in Santa Barbara Early Morning
Two sharp shocks were felt in Santa Barbara early this morning. The first at 4:46 a.m. prompted people to rush outside, followed by a second quick tremor. No damage was reported.
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Santa Barbara
I.al
Two Matches Played Today In Boys Tennis Tourney
Two matches were played today on the high school courts in the boys tournament. Logan Porter defeated J. D. Hill 8 6, 0 6, 9 7. Frank Armfield defeated Bill Coble with the score not published. unplayed matches were moved to Saturday’s schedule.
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Logan Porter
J. D. Hill
Frank Armfield
Bill Coble
Hurricane Sweeps Coast Leaves Fishermen Dead and Wounded
Boston reports from Aug 26 describe a hurricane sweeping from Cape Cod to Newfoundland. Nine fishermen dead, four missing, many injured as boats wrecked and ships lost. Nova Scotia flooded roads and rail washouts, with damage over $1 million and multiple vessels grounded or adrift.
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Boston
Cape Cod
New Foundland
Nantucket
Schower
Nova Scotia
St. Pierre Miquelon
New York Flight Waits On Favorable Westerly Wind For Old Glory Takeoff
Lloyd Bertaud and James DeWitt Hill prepare the Fokker monoplane Old Glory for a Rome flight, awaiting a 15 mile per hour westerly wind between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The engine runs, but yesterday’s south wind hindered lift as Dr. James H. Kimball noted mid Atlantic conditions may improve. The continued setup follows on the pilot’s background and aviation career details.
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New York
Lloyd Bertaud
James Dewitt Hil
Old Glory
Rome
James H. Kimball
Weather Bureau
mid-Atlantic
James de Witt Hill
Scottdale
Hill
Lafayette
Wright Brothers
Cornell
Scotsdale
Cleveland
Glenn Curtiss
Portland
Oregon
Charlie Hamilton
Hamilton
North Island
San Diego
Hammondsburg
Ind
Lieut
Macready
Kelly
Reed Chamber
James E
Men Armed With Guns Rob Bank
Two unmasked men armed with sawed off shotguns held up employees of a Freeret and Valence Streets branch in New Orleans’s business district shortly before noon and escaped with between 7000 and 10000 dollars.
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New Orleans
Interstate Bank and Trust Company
Freeret
Valence Streets
Montenvers Rail Wreck in France Kills 21
In Chamonix France Aug 26 the Montenvers cog railway disaster raised a death toll to 21 with about 30 injured as a crowded car plunged into a ravine last night. The wreck occurred on the famed Montenvers line returning passengers from the Mer de Glace. Authorities and rescuers worked to recover victims and aid survivors.
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Chamonix
France
Montenvers
North Carolina firemen conclude best convention races
Greensboro报 reports the North Carolina firemen completed a four day convention praised as the best in association history. Morning foot races and afternoon engine races drew thousands. An accident injured Grady Smith of East Spencer in the grab reel event. Fayetteville retained the water hose engine title with Lexington second and New Bern third after a runoff with Biltmore. Lincoln ton won the chemical race on the engine, with Gibsonville second and Albemarle third.
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Fayetteville
Lexington
New Bern
Biltmore
Lincolnton
Gibsonville
Albemarle
Cog railway wreck near Montenvers claims fifteen lives
A tourist descent from Mont Blanc via a cog railway near Montenvers ended in disaster as the first coach plunged over a viaduct. Fifteen dead, including the maid of two Chicago women, and twenty five injured with passengers evacuated to Cha monix hospital and area clinics. One passenger Remery applied the emergency brake, preventing a second car from following.
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Chamonix
France
Mont Blanc Chain
Montenvers
Chamonix Hospital
Annecy
Newton Perry
Chicago
Montenvers Hotel
Remery
Flashes of Life in Rochester Muse Turns to Flight
Paul Redfern intended to be a musician but failed to join an orchestra. He redirected his ambitions to aviation with a notable trip from Georgia to Brazil. His mother, living in Rochester, disclosed these aims after his start in flight adventures.
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Rochester
N. Y
Paul Redfern
Georgia
Brazil
Hunter Reaches Newport Casino Semi finals in Tennis
Francis T. Hunter advanced to the semifinals of the Newport Casino invitation event by defeating Watson Washburn in straight sets 6-1 6-2. The match took place in Newport Rhode Island with AP reporting.
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Newpoxxet
R. I
Francis T. Hunter
Newport Casino
Watson Washburn
Patrolman Mulligan Fines Pearl Slagle for Traffic Obstruction
New York patrolman John J. Mulligan disliked Pearl Slagle a blonde who faced court for obstructing traffic with her car. He recalled her saying he was the funniest white man she ever saw. Pearl Slagle was fined 43 dollars.
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New York
John J. Mulligan
Pearl Slagle
Trafic
Mulligan
Pearl
Salin Delivers Scrambled Local Note on Mayor Walker Visit
Fragments suggest a local item about Mayor Walker and connections to engagements in England and Ireland. Text is incomplete and unclear about dates or specific events related to the American club.
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Tory
Salin
Mayor Walker
England
Ireland
Juet
President Coolidge Sails Eleven Trout From Yellowstone Waters
President Coolidge enjoyed a vacation outing in Yellowstone National Park and fished Fire Hole Creek, catching eleven cut-throat trout along a two mile stretch. Mrs. Coolidge and John admired the scenery as officials grant full precedence to the presidential party during their park visit.
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Yellowstone National Park
Woyo
President Coolidge
Yellowstone Lake
Coolidge
Continental Divide
National Park
Henderson Businesses despair over strike at Harriett Mills
Henderson reports a $25,000 three week trade withdrawal due to the Harriett Cotton Mills strike affecting 804 workers. Mill owners and workers hold firm on wage talks while aid flows from churches, farmers bring produce, and union leaders consider mediation with Lt. Gov. Elmer Long. An earlier bomb blast prompted no arrests.
Commission urged to cut coal shipping rates to South Atlantic ports
ICC examiners recommended an average 28 cent per ton reduction in coal transport rates from southern mining centers to South Atlantic ports. The move followed a complaint by the traffic association of Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, Brunswick and Jacksonville against current rates from West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.
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Washington
South Atlantic
Interstate Commerce Commission
Traffic Association of
Wilmington
N. C
Charleston
Guilford Bar to Accept Portrait of Judge Dick
Guilford bar to formally accept and place a portrait of Judge John McClintock Dick, gifted by his grandson John M. Dick, as Guilford Superior Court opens for civil trials. The calendar includes 51 regular cases and 16 on the motion docket, with seven divorces among the first orders.
Divorce Granted to Miriam Noel Wright in Madison
A judgment of divorce was granted to Miriam Noel Wright, estranged wife of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, by Judge A C Hoppmann in circuit court Madison. The judge did not disclose details and court papers were not on file. the judgment was issued late Thursday.
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Madison
Wis
Miriam Noel Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright
A. C. Hoppmann
Pride of Detroit Sighted Over St Martin's Area
ST JOHN NB August 26 AP The airplane Pride of Detroit was reported passing over St Martin's about 40 miles east of here around 9 o clock Atlantic standard time.
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St, John, N. B
Detroit
St. Martin’s
Here
Monoplane Pride of Detroit Seen Over Charlottetown
A number of residents report spotting the Pride of Detroit flying low over Charlottetown at 10 o'clock this morning Atlantic standard time.
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Charlottetown
Pet
Detroit
Pride of Detroit Flies From U S Territory En Route Globe Record
The monoplane Pride of Detroit passed out of United States territory at 7 55 a m eastern daylight time sighted at West Quoddy head coast guard station while en route to attempt the around the world record.
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Eastport
Detroit
United States
West Quoddy
Head Coast Guard Station
Pride of Detroit Off For Newfoundland World Circle Attempt
The Pride of Detroit left Old Orchard Beach at 5 25 a m daylight time bound for Harbor Grace Newfoundland to begin a bid at a new world circling record.
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Old Orchard Beach
Detroit
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Cold Wave Hits High Point With Record August Low
Central and western North Carolina felt a sharp cold snap as temperature fell to 58 degrees at High Point, one of the lowest August readings in years, with a 68 degree high and residents quickly donning sweaters and overcoats. The city experienced unusual haste and a fallish feel as the day unfolded.
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North Carolina
Mercury
High Point
Manuel Alonso Defeats Hunter in Newport Tennis Semi
Manuel Alonso the United States' second-ranked player beat Francis T. Hunter, Davis Cup partner of Big Bill Tilden, in straight sets 46 63 64 63 to advance to the invitation tournament final at Newport.
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Newport
R. J
Manuel Alonso
United States
Francis T. Hunter
Bill Tilden
Amateur Bat Leaders Highlight Tri County League Standouts
McDowell tops the Tri County league batting averages for the past season and will receive a gold base ball job from Beeson hardware company. Other leaders are named among the high batting averages in the league.
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McDowell
Beeson Hardware Company
Kiwanis Meeting Set At Country Club Tonight
The Kiwanis club will meet at the Country Club tonight at 6 30 joining members for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Mrs. Willis Faces Murders Trial As Sheriff Is Shot
In Greenville on August 26 Mrs. Ethel Willis appears near collapse as the bloodstained clothes of her slain husband Sheriff Willis are shown in court. Coroner Parks identified four bullet perforations at the garage door during the murder trial of Mrs. Willis and Henry S Townsend.
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Greenville
Ethel Willis
Henry S. Townsend
John L. Parks
Sheriff Willis
Parks
New England Towns Sold At Auction For Low Prices
Two mill villages in Manchaug Massachusetts and White Rock Rhode Island were liquidated by B B and R Knight Inc. in a long auction after post war decline. Manchaug sold 74 houses a farm and three mills for 9100 while White Rock fetched 80795. Purchasers hope to revive industry and many residents obtained homes for about 400 dollars barely a year’s rent.
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Boston
New England
Hammer
B. B
R. Knight, Inc
Ites
Manchaug
Mass
White Rock
R. I
Manchang Mills
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Jensen
Pacific
Martin Jensen
Oakland
Hawaii
Pride of Detroit
Prince Edwards Island
St. Peters Bay
King’s County
Pei
Pride of
Prince Edward Island
Gulf of St. Lawrence
DR. Pentuff
Raleigh
St. Johns
N. F
Harvard
George Bank
Vaneyard Haven
Dominion Atlantic Railway
Halifax
Yarmouth
Greensboro
Harriett
Vance County
Winston-Salem
Durham
Elmer Long
Mr. Long
Guilford
Miriam N. Wright
Manuel
F.T Hunter
Kiwanis Meeting
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