Lindberghs plan world flight with extended route
Lindbergh and Mrs Charles A. Lindbergh announced plans to extend their vacation trip from the Orient to a world circumnavigation. They expect to fly from Nome to Safety Bay and proceed toward Siberia and Tokyo, weather permitting, with a possible continuation across Asia Europe and the Atlantic. The voyage, originally set for the Orient, now includes a broader globe spanning itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Alaska
Aus
Charles Aequinelbursh
Safety Bay
Oamilus
Est
Siberia
Tokyo
Lindbergh
Karagin Island
wWo
Globe
Lindberghs
Orient
Asia
Europe
Atlantic
Hering Sea
The
Lew
Slims
New York
Mier
End of State Evidence Nears in Bank Fraud Trial
Asheville NC Aug 3 The state nears completion of its case in the trial of Colonel Luke Lea Luke Lea and E G Charlet Nashville officials of the Tennessee Publishing Company and Wallace G. Davis president of Central Tank and Trest Company accused of conspiring to defraud and with defrauding the Central Bank through alleged manipulation of carrier’s checks notes and bank credits If the state finishes this week three weeks will have been required for prosecution testimony William McCantis former auditor testified about securities transactions between the bank and Lea Dr J A Sinclair former director testified about the bank growth and loans to Lea which were approved by the executive committee before being recorded
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Upi
Soliviton Zeb V
Sinclair
Colonel Lea
Williams
Lea
Police Unearth Triple Murder in Brooklyn Club
New York August 14 three unidentified men were found stabbed and clubbed to death in a room and the cellar of the Wonder Boys house a little club on 14th street Brooklyn A patrolman on midnight tour was alerted by neighbors and forced entry discovering one body in a back room and two others in the cellar propped against cases of home brew
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wonder Boys
14Th Street
Brooklyn
Prohibition Bureau Reports Big July in Federal Dry War
Washington Aug 14 The prohibition bureau reports its largest federal dry army’s first month shows 6 022 cases arrests 5 003 held and 1 139 jail sentences totaling 452 years with 2 471 fines 221 155 in amount. Director Woodcock cautions against drawing conclusions yet noting more cases but unclear significance and Maryland leads in still seizures with 1 211 Still s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prohibition Bureau
Woodcock
Chary
Dey
Maryland
United States Atorney
Truce Near as Cuban Revolt Expands in Santa Clara
In Havana on Aug 14 AP reports President Machado seeking a truce while reinforcements move to Santa Clara. Rebels burn rail lines and bridges, seize arms, and clash through Pinar Del Rio and Consolframeste with at least three more deaths. Menocal reportedly near Las Martinas with seven followers. gunboat Haire returns amid rumors of surrender. Col. Amiel offers 24 hour amnesty to insurgents who lay down arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Mario G. Menocal
Machado
Las Martinas
Finm
Gerardo Machado
Santa Clara Province
Central Station
Fran Icisco Fernandez
de Lara
Santa Clara
United Railways
Agsbama
Guaracabaya Riyley
Fomento
Baez
Haire
Coral
Menocal
Emiliano Amiel
Pinar del Rio
Conframeste
Moaroe
Japanese court may hear Pangborn Herndon case for fine
Tokyo reports the public procurator will urge the district court to fine Clyde Pangborn and Hoga Herndon Jr for photographing fortified Japanese areas from their aircraft. The aviators faced tension after a motion picture camera was found in their plane amid their around the world flight efforts. They claim innocence, saying photos were of sampans and flown over Japan accidentally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Kengo
Clyde Pangborne
Hoga Herndon
New York
Harold Gatty
Wiley Post
Khabarovsk
Siberia
Pangborn
Herndon
Japan
Japan Sea
Five Day Week Gains Momentum In Industry
A movement for guaranteed employment aid gains favor among major industries. The plan would ensure a set number of uninterrupted, profitable jobs for a long term. Hoover is deeply interested while the chamber studies technical aspects and the movement spreads from utilities to broader sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
American Federation of Labor
United States Chamber of Commerce
Julius Barnes
Hoover
Weather Rain No Change Tennessee and Virginia
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with showers Saturday in East portion tonight not much change in temperature. Cloudy with probable rain tonight and Saturday in Virginia, not much change in temperature, moderate east or southwest winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Virginia
British offer to Gandhi while seeking round table talks
At Simla the Viceroy Lord Willingdon signals willingness to probe Gandhi Delhi pact breaches and push for Gandhi to attend the London round table conference. He rejects a formal arbitration board, while Gandhi in Bombay keeps negotiation doors open despite a boycott stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mahatma Gandhi
London
Simla
India
Lord ‘Willingdon
Executive Council
Delhi
Gandhi
Lord Irwin
Board of Arbitration
Bombay
Lord Willingdon
Mahatma
Abandonment Likely for Cotton Stabilization Plan
Washington August 14 The Cotton Stabilization Board faces likely abandonment of its emergency plan after southern governors voiced disapproval. Chairman Stone urged acceptance to plow under a third of the 1930 crop, pledging board support and to prevent sales by the Cotton Stabilization Corporation before July 1, 1932. Only four replies received, with Georgia’s Russell rejecting the idea and Texas Governor Sterling pledging support. No new policy has been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farm Board
Stone
Cotton Stabilization Corporation
Sterling
Texas
Russell
Georgia
Board of Treasury
Fiends Admit Torch Killing at Burlington Times Plant
The two story brick building housing the Burlington Times was destroyed by fire of unknown origin. Editor F Crowson Jr estimated the loss at about 60000 with partial insurance coverage. He said the Times would be rebuilt and publish tomorrow until the new plant is ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
N. C
Burlington Times
F. Crowson, Jr
Trains to be Discontinued on Clinchfield Road
The State Corporation Commission of Virginia granted a petition to discontinue trains No. 36 and 88 on the Clinchfield line through Kingsport. After August 30, only two trains each way daily remain, with trains 88 and 37 still operating and possible time changes for train 37. Express service may shift to truck delivery via Bristol, shortening New York delivery by about 20 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation Commission of Virginia
Clinchfield Railroad
Kingsport
Behhalf
Atlantic Coast Line
Louisville and Nashville’ Railroad
Virginia Commission
American Railway Express
Bristol
New York
Edward L. Doheny in Serious Ill Health
Los Angeles August 14 Edward L. Doheny multimillionaire oil man was reported seriously ill today but family members would not comment. Dr L G Wiescher said he would consult the family before making a statement and denied a paralytic stroke. Doheny, 75, may be at his Los Angeles home or Beverly Hills estate. He was acquitted in 1929 of offering a bribe to Interior Secretary Fall, who was later convicted and imprisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Edward L. Doheny
Doheny
L. G. Wiescher
Beverly Hills
District of Columbia Court
Albers B. Fall
Harding
Fall
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Three men sentenced to life for double killing and arson
Three men described as fiends in human form were sentenced to life in Jackson prison for killing and burning two young couples on a rural road near Ann Arbor. They confessed and were sent to prison within hours. a new suspect, Catherine Keller, 25, of Ypsilanti, was arrested as officers investigate her alleged involvement and prior relation to one convict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iits
Pd Teners Tolk
Igrely
Ann Arbor
Mish
Aug
Jackson
Here
Pat
Theen
Catherine Keller
Ypsilanti
Fred Smith
Sali Iit
David Blackstone
Itiner
Frank Oliver
Yasilanti
Clark on Stand in Trial for Life
David H. Clark testified under cross examination in Los Angeles as he defends his claim of killing Herbert F. Spencer and Charles H. Crawford in self defense. Prosecutor W. J. Ford began thorough questioning after Clark described political intrigue and motives for the slayings tied to his bid for municipal judge. Clark said he killed to save his life and sought Crawford's support and help pacifying Spencer, with Crawford allegedly pressing to frame Chief of Police Rey E. Steckel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
David H. Clark
Herbert F. Spencer
Charles H. Crawford
W. J. Ford
Clark
Ford
Spencer
Crawford
Gustav Briglich
Rey E. Steckel
Craford
District Attorney’s Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Circle Globe
Bering Sea
PROHI
Cuban Republic
Michigan
Lore
Miss Gold
Anna Herrison
Harvey Santura
By Robert S. Pickens
Britain
Clinchfield Road
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!