Lindbergh's Early Flight Dreams and Americus Jenny Purchase
The story recalls Charles A Lindbergh born in Detroit in 1902 and his early aviation interest at Wisconsin and Lincoln. It details his purchase of a surplus Jenny airplane in Americus Georgia for 500 dollars after WWI, and his first solo flight attempt ending with a one wheel and wing skid landing on a windy field as he prepared to pursue independent flying.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Detroit
Mich
United States
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Lincoln
Neb
Lindy
Ince
Lynch
Montana
Yellowstone
Miami
Americus
Reese
Bahl and Lynch
Hickman Is Sentenced to Die in Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman was sentenced to be hanged on April 27 in Superior Court after Judge J. J. Trabucco overruled the defense motion for a new trial. The court also imposed a term for the kidnapping of Marion Parker, a 12 year old girl, with no separate years specified.
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Hickman
United Press
Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
J. J. Trabucco
Jerome Walsh
Trabucco
Pick Cops' Fund Heads Election Results
Lieut. Edward Helm was re elected to the police pension fund board with 102 votes at police headquarters. Sergt. John L Wilton won 114 votes to replace Detective Donald Tooley on the board.
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Edward Helm
John Wilson
Pension Board
Police Pension Fund Board
O. D. Thomas
Helm
John L. Wilton
Donald Tooley
Police Chief Warns Officers Against Bondsman Collusion
Police Chief Claude M Worley issued a bulletin threatening insubordination charges for any officer who colludes with professional bondsmen. The order bans sharing arrest information with bondsmen and follows a prior decree restricting releases without approval for bonds over 500 dollars.
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Claude M. Worley
Board of Safety
Worley
Missing Indiana youths prompt police search
Police seek John Guffey 16 of 1131 Churchman Ave missing since Sunday and to send him to the Indiana Boys School at Plainfield. Joseph Wickham 12 of 938 Fletcher Ave did not arrive at school Monday per mother’s report.
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John Guffey
Churchman Ave
Indiana Boys’ School
Plainfield
Joseph Wickham
Fletcher Ave
Newton Optical Company Incorporated at Indianapolis
Newton Optical Company in Indianapolis filed incorporation papers with the Secretary of State. Capital stock is $50,000. Incorporators are Walter J. Hubbard Jr Frank C. Bott and Charles F. Arensman. The firm will manufacture and sell optical goods. The Commercial Garage Company also incorporated with $10,000 capital by Charles M Elmer W Roesner and William L Betz.
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Newton Optical Company
Indianapolis
Frederick E. Schortemeier
Walter J. Hubbard, Jr
Frank C. Bott
Charles F. Arensman
Charles M
Elmer W. Roesner
William L. Betz
Russo Family Row Ends in Wounds in Chicago
Jim Russo endured a toothache and wine but could not tolerate advice from three Russo relatives. James Ribando, Mrs. Hannah Schirabba and Joseph Schirabba sustained flesh wounds in the incident.
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United Press
Chicago
Jim Russo
SIFT SINCLAIR'S ROLE IN 1920S DEFICIT REDUCTION
Washington reports the Senate Teapot Dome committee will summon prominent Democrats to explain how the 1920 presidential campaign deficit was reduced by 400000 by 1924. Chairman Nye cited lack of public record on the source and noted Harry F. Sinclair testified about 1922 contributions to both parties. Subpoenas were issued for Potter and Co. officials who handled the bonds Sinclaire donated to the RNC.
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United Press
Washington
Democratic Party
Senate Teapot Dome
Nye
Harry F. Sinclair
Sinclair
Continental Trading Company
Potter and Co
New York
Republican National Committee
Reward offered in Covington for missing Isaac Thorp
Covington Indiana sheriff posts a 100 reward for information on Isaac N Thorp 60 a well to do machine shop operator missing since Saturday night His abandoned car was found on the Danville Rd Relatives fear foul play and note he carried a large sum of money in a cigar box during trips
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Times Special
Covington
Ind
Charles Robinson
Isaac N. Thorp
Tharp
Danville Rd
Defense Waives Final Arguments in Hill Trial
In Ottawa Illinois on February 14 the defense waived its final arguments in the Harry Hill case. The court adjourned until 1:30 PM when the judge charged the jury. The jurors were expected to begin deliberations by 3 PM.
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Ottawa
Ill
Harry Hill
A. J. O’connor
Foes Seek to Place Hoover in Flood Jam
The Senate Commerce Committee voted to summon Secretary of Commerce Hoover to give his views on flood control. The move aimed to force a public record on his stance regarding President Coolidge's plan for flood relief costs. Hoover's appearance may hinge on timing as he travels south for a fishing trip.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Coolidge
Jones
Willis
Ohio
Kansas City
Hawes
Missouri
Ississippi
Commerce Committee
Maurice Maschke
Maschke
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Johnson
California
Republicans Back City’s Mayor Yet Pay Controversy Delays Health Loan
City council members declare Ira M. Holmes legal mayor in a tied vote and order the clerk to sign ordinances for Holmes. The move stalls a $125 000 health board loan needed for the February payroll while debates over who signs pay checks continue.
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Epublican
Ira M. Holmes
L. Ert Slack
Clyde E. Robinson
Sterling R. Holt
Slack
William A. Boyce, Jr
Holmes
Health Board
DIES AT STATEHOUSE AS APoplexy Follows Fall
Lin Wilson a member of the State board of agriculture for eight years died at the Statehouse after striking his head on a post and collapsing in the east entrance corridor. The Republican, age over 60, had complained of ill health earlier with deputy fire marshals Albert Fowler and Elmer Vrooman during an interurban ride from Fairmount. He lived near Jonesboro and is survived by his widow and two children, Hubert and Mrs. Emery Adams.
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Statehouse
Lin Wilson
State Board of Agriculture
Wilson
Albert Fowler
Elmer Vrooman
Fairmount
Max Reisberg
Mr. Wilson
H. W. McKane
State Board of Health Office
Jonesboro
Hubert
Emery Adams
Wilson Farm
School site sought discussed by Indianapolis school board
Indianapolis school commissioners plan to discuss selecting a site for a Broad Ripple grade school with little other business on the agenda.
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Indianapolis
Stephenson Refuses to Answer Questions on Stand
In an Indianapolis courtroom, D. C. Stephenson a life term prisoner resisted every attempt to force him to testify about Governor Ed Jackson’s bribery case. The judge and defense debated privileges as Stephenson consulted with his attorneys and a grand jury room was used for conferences. The State then called Fred Robinson to the stand amid similar protests from the defense as questions focused on the 1923 prosecutor resignation and alleged bribe offers.
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Hickman
Richard Cantillon
United Press
Supreme Court
Cantillon
San Quentin Penitentiary
United States Court
Marion
D. C
Stephenson
Fred Robinson
Stephens
Jackson
George W. Coffin
Republican
Robert I. Marsh
Warren T. McCray
Robinson
McCray
Robison
McCabe
Indianapolis
Clarence Benadum
Muncie
Benadum
Williaa H. Sheaffer
E. J. Gausepohl
Everett McClain
William H. Remy
Mr. Benadum
Remy
Permissior
William P. Evans
Hill
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