Noted aviator Mattern circles globe in bold attempt
June 3 New York Daily Telegraph reports Jimmie Mattern, famed Texan aviator, circling the globe solo. He flies from Newfoundland toward Ireland, aiming to beat Wiley Post and Harold Gatty’s record, with early stops at Harbor Grace and Berlin anticipated. Weather delays and previous crashes loom in the narrative.
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Jimmie Mattern
Sewfoundland
Nie
Benen Kieli
Byrollyn
Ashadow. Bas
Harbor Grace
Atlantic
Alwust Fuller
Wiley Post
Hazel Gatuy
Paris
Berlin
Warhor Grace
Mattern
Griffin
William Muldoon Dies After Long Fight With Cancer
William Muldoon, famed strongman and medical fitness pioneer, died aged 68 days after a long battle with cancer. Born May 26, 1845 in western New York, he rose from Union veteran to legendary athlete and trainer, later guiding sports and health reform until his health failed. He survived by his adopted daughter and a circle of lifelong friends including Theodore Roosevelt era associates.
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William Milldoan
New York
Wen
Theodore
Kursevell
Wiliam
Tait
Elim Root
Chauncey de' Pew
Raward
Marriman
Gene Tontey
Farrell Muldoon
Muldoon
Genesse Vale Ley
Upper
New York State
Belfast
Muléoon
Union Fovans
Sherwood Returns Stir New York City Investigation
New Yorkers wonder about the impact of the return of Russell T. Sherwood, a mysterious figure in the James J. Welker probe. Sherwood, living in Nyack, is reportedly unable to pay a $50,000 contempt fine or a $49,000 back income tax bill tied to revelations from the Seabury investigation of former Mayor Walker.
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Russell T. Sherwood
James J. Welker
Sherwood
Nyack
Seabury
Walker
Roosevelt to Ask for Repeal Vote, Dem Chiefs Think
Democratic leaders expect President Roosevelt to make a public appeal for repeal of liquor prohibition next week. With seven states already reporting and two more to vote, allies hope he will join Farley in urging action. Prohibition foes aim to press states, with Indiana and Alabama on the schedule, as more states set voting dates.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Adames A. Farley
Indiana
Alabamé
Nois
Tioiana
F. Scott MclBride
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Chu South
Hera
Michigan
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
Wyoming
New Jersay
Weather Summary: Tennessee Virginia Warmth Continues
Readings show fair and warmer conditions in Tennessee and Virginia as a Sunday forecast unfolds. Highs Friday and yesterday aligned with typical values for the date, while lows remained mild. Data recorded at 600 p.m. reflect the preceding 24 hours, with no notable rainfall or variance reported.
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Dow
Senate approves gold abrogation amid cries of repudiation
Washington June 3 Amid cries of bad faith the Senate gave final approval to the administration’s resolution permitting payment of all contracts in legal tender money. The 48 to 20 vote created a broad coalition of Democrats and western Republicans, eliminating gold payments for all current and future obligations including war debts and bonds. The measure now goes to the White House for signature after two failed attempts to modify retroactive features.
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Senate
Gail
Resolusior
Gamer
Rainey
White House
Vis
Congress
Pennsylvania
Reed
Borah
R. Va
Boral
Wim
Convicted Welroy Kidnap Plot Admissions Ties Kansas City Case
Federal grand jury indicts Walter McGee and seven others in the plan to abduct Mary McElroy daughter of City Manager F H McElroy for an $80,000 ransom. McGee confessed after the manager visited him in custody. Initial targets included Henry C McElroy Jr as authors of the plot. Captured suspects include Clarence Click Stevens George McGee Windell Johnson Hazel Johnson L R Gilbert and Lenora Gilbert.
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Kansas City
Walter McGee
Navny
Mary McElrey
F. H. McElroy
Amarillo
Tex
Ags
Thomas J. Higgins
McGee
Amar
Ho Tvoday
Clarence Stevens
Miss McElroy
McElroy
Mc Gea
Kansas
Stevens
Henry
C. McElroy, Jr
J ‘Niet
Federeral Grand Jury
Clarence Click
George
PECORA AND GLASSBURY HATCHET NO HARD FEELINGS
The scene shows Senator Carter Glass of Virginia and committee counsel Ferdinand Pecora during a recess as they bury tensions from quizzing. Pecora outlined his attack method and soothed lingering tensions, signaling a public settlement of the dispute.
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Carter Glass
Virginia
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Ferdinand Pecora
Pierpant Morgan
Pecors
Pacor
Sabotage Fears Close Muscle Shoals Power Plant
Visitors are barred from the Muscle Shoals power house in Alabama by order of Major General Lytle Brown, chief of army engineers, amid reports of planned sabotage. Brown claims no acts have occurred yet but warns against unauthorized entry to safeguard the government’s $150,000,000 property.
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Fron
Muscle Shoals
Washington
Ala
Lytle Brown
Army Engineers
Brown
Senate reviews limits to Morgan power amid disarray
Washington June 8 The senate banking committee studies proposed legislation to curb concentration of control in industry by Morgan and Company amid the ongoing inquiry. While no violations were found, members say the issue raises questions about concentrating power through finance. Committee plans a final report with possible recommendations. no public bill yet. A table in the record shows Morgan’s United Corporation holds about 10.5 percent of total annual gross earnings for four big utility firms, amid testimony on Morgan influence across power and gas sectors.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
J. P. Morgan and Company
Ghaimnan Fletcher
Ferdinand Pecora
Morgan Power
Tabig
Perera
Morgan
United Corporation
Morgan Files
Peach crop damaged by frosts in Rockwood area
Roane County peaches are expected to yield 20 to 30 percent of normal this season, according to County Agent H. T. Lawley. He attributes the shortfall to spring frosts that damaged orchards across the region.
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Rockwood
Venn
H. T. Lawley
Roane County
Tate
Spanish gov excommunicated by pope after encyclical
Pope issues encyclical denouncing Spanish republicans for church state hostility. Excommunication applies automatically to over 100 government members including President Alcala Zamora. Vatican predicts break in diplomatic ties as it urges Spaniards to oppose anti religious laws.
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Vatican City
Dane 5
Niceto Alcala Zamora
Spain
Ifesto
Spanish Republic
Tion
Alcala Zamora
Madrid
Adil
Papal State Department
Kingsport Elects E W Tipton and Felix Guenther Aldermen
Total votes cast in Kingsport city election were 762 with Tipton and Felix Guenther Jr winning two alderman seats. Brown led with 319 votes as light turnout contrasted with 1259 potential voters per Kingsport Times, while many details describe board composition and candidates.
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Kingsport
Sturday
Dr. E. W
Tipton
Felix Guenther
Wao
Felix Guenther, Jr
E. Brown
Kingsport Times
Times
Tintless
C. G. Keener
W. K. Nevins
Fist National Bank
Guenther
Penn-Bixie Cement Corporation
Hawkins County Seeks Residents
Rogersville June 3 Hawkins County forms 27 groups to recruit Cove Creek dam area residents to relocate to Hawkins. Major Berry estimates over a thousand farms will flood behind the dam reservoir. Booklets will outline benefits of moving to Hawkins County.
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Rogersville
Tenn
Hawkins County
Cove Creek Dam
George L. Berry
Fawkins County
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