Graf Zeppelin plans world flight from Lakehurst route
The Zeppelins giant airliner Graf Zeppelin, famed for two Atlantic hops from Friedrichshafen to the United States, prepares at Lakehurst for a global voyage. Commander Dr Hugo Eckener and his son Knut oversee the craft as it shows a projected world route via Tokio Los Angeles New York and back to Lakehurst.
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Ellis Bound Over For Theft Trial
Frank Ellis will be tried in district court for theft of $50 from workers at the surveyors camp in Searchlight last week. The preliminary hearing yesterday found probable cause. Testimony was heard along with waiver of the hearing. The alleged theft was from Charles Heath, with John E. Mendenhall and N. M. Imbertson as witnesses.
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Seventy Work on Line Survey Continues
The report notes costs of aqueduct routes and pumping impacts. Mr Imbertson explains upkeep may outweigh initial savings. A route from the dam site could lower pumping costs, while downstream options reduce upfront costs but require longer lines.
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Senate Opens Brief Session Sets Record for Short Meeting
Washington August 19 by gentleman's agreement the senate convened and adjourned in under three minutes establishing a record for brevity. No business was transacted as members agreed to wait until September 4 to allow the finance committee more time on the house tariff bill.
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China Russia Rift Grows As Forces Reported Near Manchuría
Reports claim 10 000 Soviet soldiers march on Hailar near the Manchurian border and surrounding activity around Manchuria. Moscow warned Nanking of attacks on Soviet soil via White Russians from Manchuria while Manchurian government was alerted. Casualties and cross border incidents cited.
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Foreign Office
Red Cross Girl Slain With Knife in San Francisco
Miss Egie M. Ashman executive secretary of the San Francisco Red Cross chapter was slain this afternoon as she left offices by a Mexican man David LiCarraga aged 34. He brandished a long knife and severed her jugular vein. She died en route to hospital. Police say LiCarraga had been haunting the Red Cross offices asking about government aid.
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Graf Zeppelin Arrives in Los Angeles After Historic Flight
The Graf Zeppelin completes a record journey covering new territory and surpassing expectations with a voyage that outpaced earlier forecasts. Commander Hugo Eckener leads a pioneering flight. the reception in Los Angeles is described as the most enthusiastic in the airship’s history as crowds flood streets and fields. News of the arrival spreads nationwide amid rain and eager spectators.
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