Flight and fears in a nation of learning and flight
Five oclock yesterday saw Maidland and Hagenberger complete a Oakland to Honolulu hop in twenty six hours while Byrd and his crew topped earlier Breton tape. The piece urges government support for night flying and praises aviators and manufacturers including Vokker Ryan and Ford. It also laments a mother who killed herself after losing her husband and children, and reflects on wealth, travel, and a German tragedy from a century earlier.
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Maidland
Hagenberger
Oakland
Cal
Honolulu
Byrd
Tape Breton
Ier
Fokker
North Pole
Europe
Vokker
Bredudhag Ryan
Venry Ford
Dante
Ford
Henry Edds Will Be Buried Friday
The funeral for Henry Edds, 58, who died Friday night at Floresville, will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at that place. He owned ranches from Panhandle to the Rio Grande and was a banker, farmer, merchant, and stocksman with ties across Texas. Survived by his widow, son George, and sister Mrs. Julia Rhodes of Miloresville.
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Tfenry Eddds
Floresville
Edds
Panhandle
Rio Grande
Moresville
Homie
iHebronville
Manifolds
George Iolds
Julia Rhodes
Miloresville
State Grants Permission to Call for Bids on Laredo-Oiston Road
The State Highway Department authorized bids for the first unit of the Laredo to Oiston road. The 11 mile concrete segment aims to shorten trips to Corpus Christi and boost traffic to the lower valley, with project costs exceeding $1 million funded two thirds by state and federal governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo—oiston
State Highway Department
T. J. Thutsman
Laredo
Corpus Christi
Man Found Not Guilty in Coleman Grocery Killing
A district court jury in San Angelo returned a not guilty verdict in the case of the State of Texas versus J. W. Lammey, a local hardware store owner, charged with killing Claude Mantes during a burglary tied to Lammey’s stores. The jury reached its verdict in ten minutes.
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SAN Anglo
Quay
Lanmmey
Procery
Claude Mantes
Lammey
Coleman
J. A. Mitchell
Highway Squabble Won By Ehlinger
Austin AP reports the highway commission accepted the recommendations of equipment engineer Leo Ehlinger on types and brands of machinery for the proposed 1.5 million dollar purchase. The recommendations were sent to the board of control for action.
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Austin
Highway Commission
Leo Ehlinger
Ehlinger
Board of Control
Dorothy Mackaye Convicted Actress Faces Jail Garb in Tragedy
Dorothy Mackaye, a convicted actress, dons a jail costume and faces an indeterminate sentence from one to three years at San Quentin for her role in the death of husband Paul Raymond. Her lover, Paul Kelly, faces six months to two years for manslaughter. jurors delivered verdicts after a tense trial as Mackaye described her dress and fate.
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Los Angeles
Dorothy Mackaye
Getress
Pau Tavmond
Phe Ewurlas
San Quentin Penitentiony
Paul Welly
Traymond
Amuss Mine Kaye
Miss Mackaye
Helen Wilkinson
Paul Kelly
Monterrey Road Report Praises Local Aid
The Meridian L Highway to Monterrey is described as in good to fair condition. Dr. who and Mrs. Ful arrived Tuesday morning, noting workers employed by the Mexican government aided tourists without pay. Michall praised locals for rescuing his car from mud twice without accepting payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterrey
Wwornea Phadll
Ful
Hlall
Mo Tin
Michall
Chamberlin and Levine Arrive in Paris From Berne Field
Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine landed at Lebourget flying field in Paris at 4 08 this afternoon after their New York to Germany flight route via Berne Switzerland.
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Paris
Clarence Chamberlin
Charles Levine
New York
Germany
Fers
Lebourget
Berne
Switzerland
Amerie
Ushant
France
Brest
Fokker
Government bars Ead TN election and beer vote lead
Winnipeg June 30. Manitoba electors favoring sale of beer by the glass under government control lead by more than 8 000 over those for beer by the bottle cash and carry system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Byrd Aces Paris Welcome After Atlantic Flight
Commander Richard Byrd and his three companions landed the monoplane America at Le Bourget field near Paris amid a roaring crowd. The crew, reported in good health, were carried to quarters by French workers and greeted with celebration comparable to the Lindbergh welcome.
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Associated Press
Fiesld
Paris
America
Richard Byrd
Byrd
Charles Lindbergh
American Commander Heads Home From Paris Flight
Commander Richard J. Burdine is reported to fly the America from Paris to the United States with Harold Kinkady aboard, as Kinkady travels to Cherbourg on the President Roosevelt.
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New York
Richard J. Burdine
America
United States
Paris
Harold Kinkady
Cherbourg
Toosevelt
Storm Drives Air Ship To Landing
Storms forced the national air relay tour planes to seek landing near Boston after a 4000 mile leg from Detroit. Five planes failed to complete the run from Seebenectody New York due to fog but made landings 46 to 70 miles west of Boston. Passengers were sent to train facilities and attempts continued to depart for Boston or New York.
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Boston
Toston
Pitts
York
State To Help in Flogger Trial
Two assistants from the Attorney General department with aid for the Harrison county flogging cases were revealed in Marshall today. Acting Attorney General A Shine Wrong, after a request from District Attorney John Taylor of Marshall, said the state would assist in the proceedings.
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Austin
Attorney General Department
Aie da Paca
Tharrison County
Ato Marshall
de. A. Shine
John Taylor
Marshall
Big Fight Tonight at Fort McIn tosh Boxing Bowl
Fight fans erupt as six heavyweight bouts headline the Fort McIntosh arena at 8 30 p m Promoter Battling Steele meets Battling Firpo in an eight round 175 pound clash White Wolf clashes with K O Milley at 150 pounds Semi Pale faces Swede Berg at 160 Willie Barrera at 150 faces Black Panther and Kid Zizo at featherweight Prelims include Kid Fraga 125 and Kid Cortinez 125 Pedro Martinez and Kid Cacaro at 118 pounds.
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Fort McIntosh
Steele
Firpo Inv
White
Wolf
K. O. Milley
Berg
Wi Ie Barrera
Black’ Panther
Kid Zizo
Kid Fraga
Kid Cortinez
Pedro Martinez
Kid Cacaro
Nations Reach Provisional Pact on Destroyer Size
At Geneva the naval experts of the tripartite conference reported a provisional agreement on destroyer characteristics and tonnage. A 1 500 ton line was set between destroyers and destroyer leaders, with a ratio discussion among United States Britain and Japan continuing. Submarine questions were to be discussed next.
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Geneva
Tripartite Conference
United States
Britain
Japan
Plaque Honors Lindy Landing Marker Unveiled
A marble plaque was dedicated at Lindys Landing to commemorate Charles A. Lindberghs 1927 transatlantic flight from the United States to Europe. Clarence DeChambe and other witnesses were present as the event marked the first landing on European soil.
New York Commercial Aviation Replacing Old Freight Cars
In this era officials note aviation will substitute for outdated freight cars. Daily air transport moves goods at a rapid pace, promising faster delivery across the United States.
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New York
Conmereial Aviation
United States
Explosion Rocks Pittsburgh Press Office
A blast at the Pittsburgh Press office killed one person and injured several others. Early reports indicate a gasoline tank explosion on a lower level, with fire absent, suggesting a possible secondary explosion in the basement area.
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New Pitsburgh
Honolulu Welcomes U S Air Heroes After Flight Triumph
Honolulu greeted two army aviators with a ceremonial program at Waikiki and a community luncheon after their 25 hour 60 minute flight from Oldland. Major General Lewis and Rear Admiral McDonald led official receptions while plans for Dole prize contenders stirred public interest.
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Honolulu
Cer
Dereer
Agath
Waaikiki Peach Hotel
Oldoland
Weheelerfield
Here
Mijor
Maward M. Lewis
Amouy
Adim'teal Johny DD
Adim'teal Johny DD. Meonald
Fourteenth Mercy
Cal
Wallace Narrington
Maitland Aund Theyeiberger
Robm i. Vieward
Aes. Howard
Publie Retapecion
Mainlang
Hawaiii
Matthew Kines Back In Prison In Oklahoma
Matthew Kines is back in custody in Okmulgee Oklahoma after being brought from Flagstaff Arizona by Sheriff John Russell and two deputies. He is charged in connection with the murder of Wed McAnnally chief of police during the $18 000 robbery of two Dunks last month.
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Okmulgne
Osagetis
Non
McAnnally
Okla
J McAnnally
Kimes
Flagstaff
Arizona
John Russell
Okmulwee County
J Castanuelos Donates Scout Uniforms to Nuevo Laredo Group
J Castanuelos of Nuevo Loc redo donated uniforms to twelve Nuevo Lareda scouts. Principal Merina Alminguez announced the boys now wear standard type US scout uniforms identical to those used by American scouts.
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Nuevo Lareda
Jd. Castanuetos
Nuevo Locredo
Nuevo Laredo
Widespread interest in Saturday school tax vote
Voters in Laredo are urged to support a tax measure to fund state board requirements for local schools. Officials and the Tarent-Teacher Council cite a $1.00 stop tax and a total issuance not to exceed $1.00 per $100 valuation, with a 40 cent levy already in place. Supporters say payers of property tax are eligible if the poll tax is paid as required by state law.
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Laredo
State Board of
At Hlintion
Tarent-Teacher Council
Mills
Highway Meeting Aims to Boost Travel to Mexico
International highway convention to discuss promoting tours from Chonda to Mexico and Laredo with officials from Texts Srovkdtan Mextetn Hibechchy Commalsstons and governors of Nileve Leda. Arrangements for convention success and attendance are being coordinated by Hinhwiny Comuubeslon with aid from Lauedy Nueva Garege Cimumbers of Comuinerve and Abextenay Alehowhy Comanission.
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Chonda
Mexico
Chis
Vwinibelee Faye Chre Tons
Lauedy and
Nueva Garege Cimumbers
Comuinerve
Abextenay Alehowhy
Hip Dichey Ewianiisatons
United
States
Rally Tonight for Milk and Tee Fund in Laredo
A Milk and Tea Fund rally is planned for 8 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to aid Purlar residents of Laredo whose children lack milk and cold water. Mrs J Ay Manford of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church announces the event urging participation from all civic groups. A survey by Associated Charities reports deplorable conditions among many poor families. officials warn that without milk and water disease could spread and deaths may occur.
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Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
Ay Manford
Woman's Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Manford
Associated Charities
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Arthur Brisbane
New York City
Moody Astens
Moody
Texas
Byrde
Atlantic
Pacific
Vors- Winnecke
Spantekow
Pomerania
Lghtning
Christian Volke
Mary Brown Warburton
John Wanamaker
Dodmin Wanamaker
Byrd Night
Henry Edds
Angelo Man
Dorothy
W. J. Sullivan
Chamberlin and Levine In
Hero of
Arthur Hagenberger
L. J. Maithind
San Francisco
Elonolulu
Wheir
Army
Lindy
China
U. 5
Air Heroes
Hinery
Directtaen
Cline
Toshei
Pepower
Tlidia
Athens
Matthew Kines
J. Castanuelos
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