Southern Cross heads west across Atlantic toward Cape Race
New York Times radio reports the Southern Cross with Kingsford Smith and three others sending cheerful positions as it crosses the North Atlantic from Ireland toward Cape Race. The four aboard push toward a historic westward crossing, with speed averaging 88 to 105 mph and 1800 mile ocean span.
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New York
New York Times
Halifax
N. S
Southern Cross
Baldonnel Airdrome
Irish Free State
North Atlantic
Ireland
Tri
Wide Pacific
Cape Race
Newfoundland
Port Marnock
Co. S. T
Charles ‘Kingsford-Smith
J. W. Stannage
M. E. van Dyk
J. T. Saul
Baldonne
London
Great Circle
Bremen
James Fitzmaurice
Germany
Hermann Koehl
Baron von Huenefeld
Greenley Island
Labrador
Kinga Taid
Smith
Oakland
California
Wheeler Field
Honolulu
Fiji Islands
Australia
Piling Up Wheat in Western Kansas as Prices Stall
Wheat growers in western Kansas consider leaving grain in fields amid prices near production costs. Simon Fishman says he would pile 100,000 bushels on the ground to avoid selling uncontracted wheat at current prices. Kansas City terminals show a large visible supply, with about 18 million bushels in hand and capacity constraints noted.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Simon Fishman
Tribune
Kan
Greely
Plains
Kansas City Star
J. J. Knight
Equity Union Grain Company
Wichita
Hutchinson
Salina
Federal Farm Oar
Storm sweeps central Ohio levels homes and barns
A cyclonic storm moved through central Ohio in the early afternoon, leveling barns houses and trees and snapping telephone lines. One person reported injured as authorities gathered details on the scene. Local residents assessed the damage as extensive with power outages reported in several townships.
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Columbus
Ohio
Hio
Bob Davis injured by breaking water bottle at Weaver store
Porter Bob Davis suffered a severe laceration to his left arm when a five gallon water bottle broke while he was carrying it. He was taken to his home after the injury and attended by a physician.
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Bob Davis
Weaver
Kansas Weather Forecast and Local Conditions
Mostly fair tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Morning clear except Pittsburg with rain at Araminer City, dirt roads muddy while Douglas County roads are good. 7 pm yesterday 73 today noon 73. Maximum yesterday and minimum today unspecified. Rainfall to 7 am today 15. Dodge Service and Buljene-Skinner Motor Co. Adv.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Arwamner City
Douglas
American Medical Association backs Hoover on veterans bill
The American Medical Association endorsed President Hoover's stance against the veterans pension bill. In a House of Delegates resolution, the body called the bill scientifically unsound and socialistic, criticizing hospital facility expansions under the veterans bureau and arguing state responsibility for care of disabled veterans.
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Detroit
American Medical Association
Hoover
House of Delegates
Veterans Bureau
Reds win third game as Giants fall 4 to 1 in Cincinnati
Cincinnati bats spark a 4 to 1 victory over the New York Giants behind a complete game by BentON. The Giants were held to nine hits as Genewich struggled and Cincinnati pulled away with timely hitting and solid defense. Postponements from rain affected other matchups including Chicago and St. Louis, while Boston swept a doubleheader with Detroit, 5 to 4 and 9 to 5.
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Cincinnati
Reds
Genewich
New York Giants
Larry Benton
New York
Heving
Hogan
Benton
Sukeforth
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Boston
Sweeney
Red Sox
Aircroft Tigers
Uhle
Jin
Tiger
Desautels
Pensa
Lisenbee
Brown, Holoay
Milwaukee club sues Landis over player transfer
The Milwaukee club of the American Association filed in federal court to halt the transfer of first baseman Fred Bennett to the St. Louis Browns of the American League. This marks the first open rebellion against baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis.
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Landis
Chicago
Kenesaw Mountain
Farrell Is Sold to the Chicago Cubs in Waiver Sale
The St. Louis Cardinals announced the waiver sale of Eddie Farrell, an infielder, to the Chicago Cubs this afternoon. Farrell arrived in St. Louis from the Giants with outfielder George Fisher in the deal that sent Walter Roettger to McGraw’s club this spring. Saskatoon and Saskatchewan announce large power line expansion spending, while Ontario plans development funds and a phosphate deposit near Algiers is to be auctioned by the Algerian government.
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Farrell
St. Louis
Clarence Lloyd
Cardinals
Eddie Far Farrell
Chicago Cubs
Giants
George Fisher
Walter Roettger
McGraw
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan ‘Government Power Commission
Ermenante
Ontario
Hoover denounces World War veterans relief bill as bad legislation
President Hoover criticized the World War veterans relief bill calling it bad legislation while the Senate passed it 66 to 6. He spoke to reporters and a Republican caucus planned a substitute measure arguing the bill unfairly favors a small group and neglects veterans disabled in civilian life. He urged care for emergencies and marginal cases within fiscal limits and warned the nation would not support the bill.
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Washington
House
Hoover
Senate
Hines
American’ Legion
Wheat Drops to New Low on Futures Market Slide
Wheat harvest and price collapse progress with new low futures records. June wheat fell to 88 1/4 cents and closed at session bottom, down about 32 1/2 cents from Monday, signaling continued weakness.
First bid to close Cornish Arms hotel fails in New York
AP reports June 24 that Federal Judge Knox rejected a petition to padlock the Cornish Arms hotel for prohibition violations. He issued an injunction against sale of alcoholic beverages by the hotel corporation for one year.
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New York
Knox
Cornish Arms Hotel
Hotel Corporation
Boy Strike Victim Dead in Seville Spain
An AP report from Seville Spain states 11 year old Jose Arevalo died late today marking the first death in a two day general strike. The boy was shot in the kidneys by a stray bullet during the unrest.
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Seville
Spain
Jose Arevalo
Inboy
All-India federation recommended by Simon commission
London reports that the Simon commission urges a self governing, autonomous federation of India under British crown, with Burma separated and diarchy ended. The plan seeks gradual expansion of home rule while delaying full independence, drawing nationalist opposition and promising a long fight for complete independence. Leaders in Bombay and others vow continued civil disobedience and boycott, predicting months or years of struggle.
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London
Great Britain
India
Simon’ Commission
Britain
John Simon
Burma
Delhi
Northwest Frontier
Bombay
Simon Commission
Mahatma Gandhi
Foona
V.J. Patel
Indian Legislative Assembly
Associated Press
All- India ‘National Congress
Brinkley suit filed for 50000 damages in Kansas
A Geary county district court filing alleges J R Brinkley Milford specialist caused permanent injury and maiming during an operation at Milford hospital on November 4 1929. Plaintiff J Grant Eden of Osawatomie seeks damages of 50000. Mrs Brinkley and S D Osborn are named as defendants.
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Junction City
Kan
J.R. Brinkley
Milford
Geary County
Grant “Eden
Osawatomie
Eden
Milford Hospital
Brinkley
S. D. Osborney
Missing deputy Ryberg prompts Wichita search
Wichita Kansas June 24 AP reports the disappearance of John E Ryberg 54 deputy federal revenue collector of Salina sparked a wide police search Harvey Motter head of the revenue offices voiced fear of abduction Ryberg had come for a conference with Motter and did not report to the revenue office though he checked into a Wichita hotel His room had not been occupied for three days and his luggage remained untouched
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Wichita
Kan
John E. Ryberg
Federal Revenue Collector
Salina
Harvey Motter
Weenie Peventy O Ices
Ryberg
Berg
Revenue’ Office
Mutiny Ends in Rangoon Jail Bloodshed and Casualties
Mutiny at central jail in Rangoon India sparks two hours of house-to-house fighting as convicts seize rifles. Casualties total 56 dead including guards and convicts. 11 guards and 60 convicts wounded. Military police restore order after convicts raid armory and battle through workshops.
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Rangoon
India
Prices of Shares Drop Again On the Exchange
The New York stock market slid in the latter part of the session with rails and industrials tumbling $3 to $6 and some issues down as much as $20. Gains from yesterday were erased as many listings hit new 1930 lows, including Ss. , common closing at 152.50 off 1 and near its 1930 lows. American Can 110.25 off 5.75. New York Central 152.50 off 6.37. American Telephone 203.50 off 5.25. Baltimore & Ohio 98.37 off 4.87, lowest since 1926.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Commom
American
New York Central
American Telephone
Baltimore & Ohio
Raid liquor plant in Kansas City uncovered still and mash
Federal agents raided a three story brick building at 220 Walnut street revealing an 800 gallon still and about 30 000 gallons of mash. The operation supplied bootleg whisky to Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma. Agents had watched the plant for weeks but found no running mash during the raid causing a delay.
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Kansas’ City
Theansas
Misouri
Oklahoma
Walnut
Walnut Street
New AMA President Calls Radical Dry Law Changes
Detroit June 23 AP reports new American Medical Association president Dr William Gerry Morgan of Washington DC urged decisive action for radical changes to specific provisions of the Volstead Act governing prescriptions. He addressed the annual session highlighting medical concerns about enforcement and patient care.
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Detroit
William Gerry Morgan
Washington, D. C
American Medical Association
Abduction case ties to Kansas City robbery report
AP reports two assailants abducted a woman and robbed her escort Kenneth Hadley in North Kansas City. The Oklahoma University junior from Tulsa, identified as Hadley's associate Miss June Dickinson, told police they were abandoned after the car was hijacked. Hadley lost $1.50. The fragment also notes a Raleigh NC curb market sale and miscellaneous ads.
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Kansas
Atd Fone
Kenneth Hadley
June ’ Dickinson
Kansas City
Hadley
University of Oklahoma
City takes charge of Christian Service inmates at old hospital
Arrangements were made to place twenty-one inmates from the Christian Service association home in the old city hospital pending health authority disposition of their cases. The hospital’s first floor will house them with Mr and Mrs C C Pringle as caretakers. Burger, the city sanitarian, plans to move the old folks from the home and transfer inmates within thirty days.
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Christian Service Association
Old City Hospital
A. J. Anderson
Douglas County Medical Society
Medical Society
H. L. Burger
City Sanitary
City
State Earth
W. T. Smith
The
Home Association
Oklahoma
Lawrence
State Hospital
Douglas County
Horpe
Whic
Burger
W. C. Ellis
Lost scout found near Mount San Jacinto Riverside
Harold Johnson a 12 year old scout who had been missing since Friday walked into a state fish hatchery on Mount San Jacinto's north side shortly before noon. He reported planes had searched for him but did not attract pilots. He was taken to a hospital in Banning for examination and food after surviving on a day’s rations during the hike.
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Riverside
Calif
Harold Johnson
Mount San Jacinto
Banhing
San Gorgonio Pass
Penitentiary Escape Breaks 22 Month Run
Henry Ward aged 20 fled from the state penitentiary at Lansing on the prison farm gang incident, the first escape in 22 months. Ward, convicted for stealing from a freight car and with prior Illinois robbery time, disappeared over a hill after being at Leavenworth June 24. His parents reside in St Paul Kansas.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Henry Ward
State
Lansing
Neosho County
Ward
Illinois
Cook County
St. Paul
Snell Resolution Clears House for Campaign Probe
For Campaign Investigation Washington June 24 AP The Snell resolution to authorize a special committee to investigate the campaign expenditures of candidates for the house in the 1930 elections was adopted today by the house.
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Washington
Snell
House
China's Civil War Advances in Henan Front
Shanghai June 24 AP reports the Chinese civil war enters a new phase as government and northern alliance rebels claim pivotal victories along Henan battlefront. Rebels say 30,000 government troops were trapped at Taikang, with rifles and arms captured, while the nationalist commander and a small escort escaped.
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Shanghai
China
Northern Alliance
Henan Province
Haichow-Tungkwan
Taikang
Car Victim Dead In Turnover Near Eudora, Miss Love Dies
Miss Gene Lee Love nineteen twenty age from Kansas City Missouri died last night in a local hospital from internal hemorrhage after a late Sunday accident on highway 10 west of Eudora. W W Phillips twenty one of Roswell New Mexico was injured with a fractured collar bone and pelvis but improved. Other riders Miss Frances Howard twenty one and Edgar Hallar twenty one both of Kansas City were not seriously hurt. The party was aided by a passing motorist to Dr. W C McDonnell then Memorial hospital.
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Gene Lee Love
Kansas City
Highway 10
Eudora
Elliott Love
Christian College
Columbia
W.W. Phillips
Roswell
N. M
Frances Howard
Edgar Hallar
Douglas
Sharp
Miss Love
Miss Howard
W. C. McDonnell
Memorial Hospital
Phillips
Hallar
Wills-St. Clair
University of Kansas
Mystery in Shot Tulsa Detective Kills Real Estate Operator
In Tulsa Oklahoma Detective R B Jones shot and killed J Rea Owen a real estate operator blamed for a bond disposal ring. Police seized 36000 in bonds not in Owens possession and Franks declined to reveal locations. Owen had previously aided arrests in 1924 of several suspects tied to stolen gold bonds. Milan and Mexico City briefs note the Italian exposition and Monroe Doctrine debate with El Universal urging a real and just pact.
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Tulsa
Okla
Sam Thurber
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation
J. Rea Owen
Owen
Oklahoma
First National Bank of
Tonkawa
Earl Franks
Franks
Jones
Bily Mann
Sapulpa
Con .Sullivan
Fort Smith
Ark
Walter Chitwood
Ed King
Shidler
Argentine Republic
Mexico City
el Universal
United States
Chevrolet Ad Promises Daily Driving Difference
A car advertisement touts that buying a Chevrolet delivers a noticeable daily difference in performance and satisfaction, inviting readers to experience improved ride quality and value.
Plans for New Pinckney School Approved by Board
The board approved floor plans for the new Pinckney school shown by architect Thomas W. Williamson of Topeka, with amendments by Dr W C McConnell and W W Curfman. The two story T shaped building includes a gym auditorium, open window room, kindergarten, ten classrooms, library, music room, and dedicated corridors, to be built behind the old school while classes continue.
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Pinckney School
Board of Education
Thomas W. Williamson
Topeka
Curfman
George Kirchoff
al Johnston
Irving Hilthen
W. C. McConnell
W. W. Curfman
Willigamson
C of C Group Hears Farm Survey Report
A preliminary agricultural survey report by George H. Hedrick was presented to the Chamber of Commerce committee last night. Printing the full report was discussed. A committee on a community producers market was appointed, with duties to report at an early meeting. A poultry committee was formed to plan for the Kaw Valley Poultry association egg laying contest next year. Members include J un tet wong I J Meade and Ralph G ning.
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George H. Hedrick
Chamber of Commerce
Hedrick
J. Hunter
Kaw Valley Poultry Association
J. UN Tet Wong I. J. Meade
Ralph G. Ning
Chicago endurance plane hits 307 hours in air
In Chicago on June 24 the City of Chicago completed its 110th contact with the refueling plane and by 11 40 a m had logged 307 hours aloft marking a record endurance feat for the mission.
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Chicago
City of
City Weed-Cutting Notice for Lawrence Residents
Citizens of Lawrence must cut weeds on all lots and parking areas. Those who want the city to cut weeds must notify the City Health Department. Weeds will be cut and the cost charged to property owners who fail to comply with city ordinance. City Health Department.
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Lawrence
City Health Department
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Grant Eden
Raleigh
N. C
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Carters
Ady
Melvin
George Erence
State Board of Health
Ness County
Fale Eee Estate
Milan
Italy
New Pinckney School
McDonald
Melvin Griffin
Liberty Memorial High School
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Longeach
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C. Group
Hear Farm Survey Report
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