Reports of Unidentified Plane Sighted Near Orinoco Delta
Venezuela telegraph operators and villagers reported a plane seen around 3 p.m. near the Orinoco delta, southeast toward Boca Grande, amid hopes it could be Paul Redfern en route to Brazil. The sightings come as U.S. and Brazilian authorities widen search for the missing aviator from Glynn Island Beach.
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Washington
Aitment
Caracas
Venezuela
Orinoco
Paul Redfern
Tucupita
Lta
Cuidad Bolivar
Barrancas Tucupita
Canomacareen
Boca Grande
Macarello
Boca Grand
Thas
Venezula
Azil
Racal
Caidad
Macarieto
Redfern
Hamas
United States
Brazil
State Department
Brunswick
Sui Redfern
Britnsk-to-Brazil
Sumter
S. C
Avia
Thesien
Daring Trip Over Atlantic by Wertheim and Escorts
Princess Lowenstein Wertheim along with Captain Leslie Hamilton and Colonel Frederick F. Minchin flies westward from Ireland over the Atlantic aboard the St Raphael seeking a record crossing. Eight hours after departure no report reached land or steamship watchers as the plane headed toward mid latitude with uncertain visibility.
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Upavon
Eng
Lowenstein Wertheim
Leslie Hamilton
Frederick F. Minchin
Atlantic Ocean
Ottawa
Canada
St. George's Channel
Ireland
New Ross
Wexford
Tipperary
Thurles
Galway Bay
Atlantic
St. Raphael
Associated Press
Mid- Atlantic
M'Gr ay Released From Prison Today
Warren T. McCrary former governor of Indiana is released on parole from the federal penitentiary after serving three years and four months of a ten year sentence for using the mails to defraud. He resigned as governor in 1924 and planned to travel to Indiana via Cincinnati after his release order from Washington.
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Atlanta
Warren T. McCrary
Indiana
Federal Penitentiary
McCrary
A. C. Aderholdt
Washington
Indianapolis
Ed Jackson
Cincinnati
Passenger Liner Strikes Vindhnefski Rock Near Wrangell
The passenger liner Princess Charlotte of the Canadian Pacific Railway with 270 passengers struck Vindhnefski Rock near Wrangell Alaska at 9 last night. It was not in immediate danger and passengers were to be taken ashore. Rescue craft and Coast Guard cutters rushed to the scene as the vessel continued toward Vancouver from Skagway. Most passengers were tourists from the eastern United States and Canada.
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Juneau
Alaska
Princess Charlotte
Canadian Pacific Railway
Vindhnefski Rock
Wrangell
U. S.coast and Geodetic Survey
Explorer
Wrangell Narrows
Coast Guard
Cygan
Unalga
Charlotte’s
Vancouver
B. C
Skagway
United States
Canada
Princess Charlotte Ashore in Wrangell Narrows
A wireless message reports the Canadian steamship Princess Charlotte ashore in Wrangell Narrows near Victoria B C. about 250 aboard were safe after sending S O S calls requesting passenger removal. No injuries reported and rescue efforts underway.
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Victoria
B. C
Wrangell Narrows
O. S
Bowie Mentioned Parker Successor
Governor McLean considered potential appointees to replace Judge Raymond G. Parker of Winston-Salem who died in Asheville. T. C. Bowie of West Jefferson and John Harwood, assistant attorney general in the revenue department, were named as possible successors. Governor McLean and Chief Justice Stacey expressed deep regrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
McLean
Raymond G. Parker
Winston-Salem
Asheville
T. C. Bowie
West Jefferson
Ashe County
John Harwood
Revenue Department
Stacey
Supreme Court
Parker
Bearded Bandit Robs Bank in Jacksonville Beach Heist
A lone bandit wearing goggles and a heavy beard robs the First State Bank of Pablo in Jacksonville Beach shortly after noon. He escapes with about $4,000 in cash, per AP reports from August 31.
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Jacksonville
Fia
First State Bank of
Levine eyes transatlantic flight and aviation future
American aviation enthusiast Charles A. Levine spoke with an AP correspondent in London describing his long cherished goal to fly the Atlantic and return. He plans to head a commercial aviation concern in the United States and foresees vast future possibilities in aviation. He noted a pact with Captain Hinchliffe regarding the proposed flight and indicated his health and eagerness remain strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles A. Levine
Atlantic
Associated Press
Hotel
Savoy
Europe
Levine
United States
Mr. Levine
Hinchcliffe
Lindbergh Begins Nebraska Tour In Spirit of St Louis
Colonel Charles Lindbergh takes off from Omaha at 7 15 a m for Denver on a nationwide aviation tour. He will circle Nebraska towns along the air mail route dropping messages promoting aviation.
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Omaha
Neb
Charles Lindbergh
Globe Circlers Begin Leg To Constantinople
The Pride of Detroit piloted by Edward F. Schlee and William S. Brock started from Belgrade at 4 30 this morning for Constantinople. The monoplane, though heavily loaded, rose quickly and climbed while being escorted to the frontier by a Belgrade aviation pursuit squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Detroit
Edward F. Schlee
William S. Brock
Belgrade
Constantinople
Havas
Governor Hears Clemency Petition for Norwood Simmonds
Governor McLean listened to a clemency petition for Norwood L. Simmonds a former Washington NC businessman now serving six to eight years for embezzlement Lindsay Warren spoke for Simmonds State Pardon Commissioner Bridges presented hundreds of endorsements for parole with no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
McLean
Norwood L. Simmonds
Washington, N. C
Congress
Lindsay Warren
Washington
Simmonds
Bridges
Giant Searchlight Beams From Sheraton Guides Airmen
A giant beacon atop the Sheraton hotel elevator tower in Henderson shines tonight to guide airmen on the New York to Atlanta route toward High Point Greensboro airport near Friendship. The 1,500 watt beacon, part of a SE Hotels program, rotates every 10 seconds and will be visible for about thirty miles across Guilford Rockingham Forsyth Davie Randolph Davidson Alamance counties and beyond.
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Sheraton
New York
Atlanta
High Point
Guilford
Rockingham
Forsyth
Davie
Randolph
Davidson
Alamance
Mayodan
Elorado
Elon
Farmington
Greensboro
Spencer
Durham
North Carolina Gov McLean on Henderson Mill Strike
Governor McLean said the Henderson mill strike is not in the state's hands. Lieutenant Governor Long had called out troops for forty eight hours during McLean's vacation. Union officials offered mediation, but both sides had not requested state action and mill owners showed no interest in invoking the governor.
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Henderson
Harriet
Raleigh
McLean
High Point Kiwanis Meet at Presbyterian Hut
The High Point Kiwanis club will hold its weekly meeting Friday at 12 15 PM at the Presbyterian Hut. Secretary Frank Size More announces the session as one of interest and urges all members to attend.
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High Point Kiwanis Club
Presbyterian Hut
Frank Sizemore
Chicken Supper for High Point Enterprise Staff
About 30 members of the High Point Enterprise staff including advertising editorial composing and mechanical divisions attended a chicken supper at the Dunlap Springs hotel near Kernersville last night. Wives of several employees joined the gathering.
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High Point Enterprise
Dunlap Springs
Kernersville
Federal court ends case against International Harvester
The U.S. Court of Appeals dismissed the government's petition to reopen cases against International Harvester, ending years of litigation. Judges Walter R. Sanborn Kimberly Stone and Robert E. Lewis signed the mandate, affirming IH lived up to the 1918 reorganization agreement restoring competitive conditions.
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ST. Paul, Minn
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
International Harvester Company
Walter R. Sanborn
Kimbrough Stone
Robert E. Lewis
Flight to Canada Begins In St Raphael Monoplane
Captain Leslie Hamilton and Lieutenant Colonel F F Minchin with Princess Lowenstein Wertheim flew from a UPAVON airfield in the St Raphael monoplane hoping to reach Ottawa in 87 hours after fueling for 44. The group planned to proceed to London Ontario to claim a 25000 prize for a London England to London Ontario flight. Rain and mist reduced visibility as they headed west.
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Upavon
Eng
Ave
Army Airdrome
Leslie Hamilton
F. F. Minchin
Princess Lowenstein Wertheim
St. Raphael
Canada
Ottawa
London
Ont
England
Defeat of Al Smith Foreseen From Inside Democratic Party
At the National Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention in Minneapolis a telegram from the National Women’s Democratic Law Enforcement League endorsing bone dry platforms was read. Mrs Leigh Colvin, NY W C T U president, jumped up declaring the message meant Al Smith’s defeat from within the Democratic Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
al Smith
Democratic Party
National Women’s Christian Temperance Union
National Women’s Democratic Law Enforcement League
Jessie W. Nichols
Ward
Leigh Colvin
New York W. C. T. U
Old Glory Is Back In Hangar At Roosevelt Field
The Fokker monoplane Old Glory, intended for a Rome flight by Lloyd Bertaud and James D. Hill, stayed locked in its hangar at Roosevelt Field New York as fickle winds thwarted progress. A briefly favorable morning wind gave hope of a takeoff but a strong wet wind shifted late afternoon, postponing the attempt.
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Roosevelt Field
WN. Y
Lloyd Bertaud
James D. Hill
Rome
Junkers Bremen Rolls for Transatlantic Takeoff
The Junkers Bremen transporter was rolled onto the runway at Dessau at 4:55 PM as fueling began. Observers expect a 6:30 PM departure carrying Friedrich Loose Herman Koehl and Barch Ehrenfield Gunther Von Huenfeld on the long flight, weather permitting.
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Dessau
Ger
Bremen
Friedrich Loose
Herman Koehl
Barch Ehrenfield Gunther von Huenfeld
Funeral service set for Judge Ray mond G. Parker in Jackson
Judge Raymond G. Parker of Winston-Salem dies suddenly of a heart attack in an Asheville hotel. His funeral will be held in Jackson, where he was born, with Judge Cameron F. McRae and Commissioner Vonne L. Gudger attending. The body travels from Asheville to Rutherfordton and Seaboard before burial. Representatives of the Winston-Salem Bar Association will attend. Parker was presiding over a criminal term in Asheville when he died and the vacancy will be temporarily filled after consultations with state judges and the governor.
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Asheville
Raymond G. Parker
Winston-Salem
Superior Court
Jackson
Cameron F. McRae
Vonne L. Gudger
United States
Buncombe County Bar Association
Parker
H. Hoyle Sink
Raleigh
N. A. Sinclair
Fayetteville
W. F., Harding
Charlotte
Two Women Testify About Prints In Willis Killing Case
In Greenville South Carolina August 31 AP Mrs Ethel Willis on trial for murder with Henry Townsend for Sheriff Sam D Willis death testimony described her grief while Mrs Avery Mitchell testified that footprints at the garage could match either party. Witnesses placed Mrs Willis at the scene and described timing of shots and screams.
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Greenville
8. C
Ethel Willis
Henry Townsend
Sam D. Willis
Avery Mitchell
Townsend
Willits
Marshall
Willis
J. G. Leatherwood
C. T. Lane
T. P. Lipscomb
A. W. Davidson
Wits
Davidson
J. Col. Leatherwood
Asheville Folk After a Record
Asheville motorists D. M. Trollinger J. M. Rogers J. Allen Miles and C. W. Buchanan left Wilmington for Asheville aiming to beat a 15 hour round trip record. They arrived ahead of schedule at 10 50 AM and were greeted by acting Mayor Joseph E. Thompson and a crowd. Exchanges occurred with Asheville officials and local newspapers.
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Wilmington
Asheville
D. M. Trollinger
J. M. Rogers
J. Allen Miles
C. W. Buchanan
Joseph E. Thompson
Thompson
Gallatin Roberts
Defense Attacks Evidence in Willis Townsend Slaying Trial
In Greenville Ohio on August 31 the defense pressed its challenge to the commonwealth's evidence as the sixth day of the trial of Mrs Ethel Willis and Henry S Townsend opened. The case centers on the slaying of Sheriff Sam D Willis and includes testimony from the first three witnesses.
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Greenville
8. C
States
Ethel Willis
Henry S. Townsend
Sam D. Willis
Commonwealth
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Vs. Redfern
S. Redfern
Paul
Runswick
Mrs. Redfern
Acaponda
Florence Anderson
Corene Embree
Mary Benson
Louise Rider
Charles Jarrett
Miss Anderson
Miss Rider
M’gray
Bowie
Bearded Bandit
James F. Howe
The
Nebraska Cities
Spirit of
Presbyterian
Enterprise
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Old Glory
Birthplace
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