Rescue of Italia Crew Delayed By Wind and Fog
Strong north wind and dense fog hinder rescue efforts for the Italia crew and Swedish airman drifting on an ice floe near Cape Leigh Smith. By May 16 the capsule ship castaways lay about ten miles north, while searching parties were delayed. Rumors swirled as Geneva Nobile withheld news of Pomella's death and officials blocked reporters from questioning.
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Five Kings Bay
Italia Ani
Isloe
Cape Leigh Smith
Italia
Rew
Geneva Nobile
Citta “di Milano
Nobile
Crive
Alberto Mariano
Rozid Amundsen
Norge
Reed to fight GOP in coming campaign at convention
In Houston June 29 AP Senator Reed of Missouri told friends in his room after Governor Smith's nomination that he would again oppose the GOP and press the fight in the campaign. He remained in good spirit after the convention, discussing matters with Bennett Clark and Mrs Genevieve Clark Thomson of New Orleans, kin of the late Champ Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Senetor. Reed
Missouri
Sovernor Smith
Bennett / Clark
Genevieve Clark Thomson
New Orleans
Champ Clark
Tex
Bennett Clark
Joseph FB. Gaitskill
Kansas
Walker to Pacific Coast as Democratic Convention Adjourns
Mayor Walker of New uk plans to leave Houston after the Democratic convention to speak at Fort Worth, Fi Tasa, and in California cities including Los Angeles and San Francisco. He will deliver non political addresses while touring, then engage actively in the campaign asserting Governor Smith as the era defining administrative force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
New UK
Avill
Houston
Pacific Coast
Fort Worth Sapurdey
California
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Smith
United States
New York
Catch Steamer by Plane Seeks World Record Try
New York June 29 AP John Henry Mears and Captain Collyer took off in a seaplane from the Battery at 5 am to reach 13 camer Olympic to break the record for the fastest trip around the world. The Olympic sailed at midnight. News reached here via the Whitt Star. The journey follows a long voyage with 45 minutes later a vessel message from the pilot’s heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Henry Mears
Collyer
Olympic
Avivelers
Awas
Albany Governor Tells Radio He Supports Residency Bid
The report notes Governor Alfred E. Smith spoke on a radio program about his support for a residency bid. The exchange touched on the Wigwam, Barker, and mentions Louis Smith as proprietor of a sandwich stand offering watermelon sandwiches. The item is part of a broader convention coverage.
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Albany
Jun
Alfred E. Si H
Barker
Bounty Club
Louis, Smith
Reed Congratulates as Reed Sends Warm Welcome to New York Gov
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri, after the Smith landslide, issued a message of congratulations to the New York governor from Convention Hall in Houston. He pledged to do all he can to help the governor’s campaign and expressed warm wishes for the governor’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
James A. Reed
Missouri
Smith
New York
Doubt Over Ballot In North Dakota Prohibition Issue
Fargo reports indicate uncertainty over North Dakota joining states without prohibition as early tallies show Senator Lynn J. Frazier renominated. A repeal proposal trails, with dry supporters leading by about 1,000 votes as western precincts report, while eastern returns push the race toward unsettled totals amid slow transmission.
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Fargo
N. D
North
Dakota
United States
Lynn J. Frazier
North Dakota
Frazier
R. A. Nesttos
Nestos
George F. Shafer
H. Thoresen
Eeere
Reds Edge Cubs In Opening NL Series Tilt
In Cincinnati, Dolph Luque outpitched Charlie Root as the Reds beat the Cubs 4 to 2 to open the series. Also on June 29, Philadelphia beat New York 6 to 4 in the final home game of the season, while a pair of rain-postponed games affected Boston New York and St. Louis at Detroit.
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Cincinnati
Adolph Luque
Charlie Root
Percy Lee Jones
Cincinnati Reds
Cubs
Chicago
Root
Jones
Hartnett
Luque
Picinich
Boston
New York
Pittsburgh
St. Lou
Pennock
Philadelphia
Collins
Grabowski
Ehmke
Grove
Paxx
St. Louis
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Chievo
Grant
L. Se
ASK THREE TO RESIGN IN JOHNSON COUNTY CASE
Johnson county officials Ray Gardner Howard Morrison and William Trager faced resignation demands from County Attorney Payne after Attorney General Smith cited a transcript from a Kansas City tractor salesman alleging irregularities in tractor purchases Morrison had already resigned and the other two were to be summoned to Payne's office for formal resignation discussions The investigation into Johnson county conditions would continue with potential wider implications Back from vacations Charles Calhoun and Albert Hughes returned to duty John Ingalls and Ita Hunter began vacations Topeka exhibition saw Farrell and Gene Sarazen beat Wilbur Gilbert and Chic Trout five and four at Topeka Country Club Postpone Church Entertainment North Lawrence Christian church event delayed to Friday night July 6
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Topeka
Johnson County
William A. Smith
Howard Payne
Howard Morrison
Mission Township
Smith
Kansas City
Mdi
Morrison
Jeounty
Trac-Ers
le le
Payne
Ray Gardner
William Trager
Charles Calhoun
Albert Hughes
John Ingalls
Ita Hunter
Mrs. Ingalls
Hunter
Farrell
Gene Saragen
Topeka Country Club
Wilbur Gilbert
Chic. Trout
Toni
Reserve Officers Break Camp After KU Training
Reserve officers of the 538th Coast Artillery anti aircraft regiment close a two week camp at the University of Kansas. Officers from Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Oklahoma studied gun and fire control operations with practice on three inch AA guns and rifle ranges. Key instructors included Col A D Raymond Lt Col Frank B Edwards and Lieut Harry F Meyers with Majors directing and coordinating all activities.
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538Th Coast Artillery
University of Kansas
University
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
College Reserve Officers Training Corps
R. U. Reserve
Fowler Shops
National Yard
Lawrence
Tt. Leaverworth
Big Guns
A. D. Raymond
Topeka
Frank B. Edwards
St. Louis
Harry F. Meyers
University of Kansas R. C. T. G
Col. Raymond
Edwards
Colonel Raymond
Lieut. Meyers
Programs and events for the Lawrence stop of the Santa Fe lime train
A Lawrence stop planning meeting discussed program features for the Santa Fe lime train on July 25 at 8 30 am. Committees were formed to refine or drop ideas, with about fifty merchandise gifts for visitors and free ticket drawings for a morning theater performance. Planes for a boat race on the river, baseball games at Southpark, and a noon music program were outlined, along with ice tea, coffee, and a basket dinner in South Park. Community 4 H activities and a local merchants bureau lunch service were also arranged, with band music and Orthophonic Victrolas likely.
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Lawrence
Santa Fe
Chamber of Commerce
Gr. I. Scott
A. I. Gilkison
al Green
Dr.l
Powell
Southpark
Clyde Husted
Gilkison
D. G. McCreath
Merchants Bureau
South Park
Telegram flood for Albany governor candidate rises
AP reports nearly 500 telegrams arrived at Ideal telegraph offices for the Albany governor nomination. The secretary delivered them to the executive offices for opening in the morning. In Greece, the cabinet followed the June resignation of Finance Minister G. Kafandaris.
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Smith Albany
Athens
Everoday
G. Kafandaris
Finance
Will Close Early Lawrence Merchants Adopt Summer Hours
Lawrence business houses will begin summer closing hours from Monday July 2 through September. Dry goods clothing and shoe stores will open at 8 and close at 5 while farm supply and food dealers stay open until 6. Saturday hours remain unchanged. The shift aims to ease heat for clerks and will permit after hours service for essential calls.
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Lawrence
Merchants Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Preacher Dr Edward Hislop to lead Sunday union service
Dr Edward Hislop of the First Methodist will preach at the South Park union service Sunday evening on Political Advice From an Ancient Priest. Mrs Ruth James Jackman and Miss Helen Pendleton provide music, with Thames leading the chorus at 7 40. Service starts 7 43. Alliance invites all, seating plan aims for large turnout. if rain, service moves to the Methodist church for the summer.
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Edward Hislop
South Park
Hislop
Ruth James Jackman
Holy City
Stephen Adams
Carl Preyer
Helen Pendleton
Thames
Ministerial Alliance
Methodist Church
Miss Elizabeth Burkhalter Weds Oscar Kinkhead at White Cloud Home
The society note reports the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Burkhalter to Oscar Kinkhead of Troy at noon Wednesday at the bride’s parents home in White Cloud. Attendants include Thelma Hobson Mary Elizabeth Pusch Pauline Garlock Helen Kinkhead Katherine Osgood and Eliza Beth Osgood. Best man was George Kinkhead. The couple will reside in Troy. The bride graduated from the University of Kansas and joins Kappa Alpha Theta. the groom attended Kansas State Agricultural College and is a Pi Kappa Alpha member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Burkhalter
Oscar Kinkhead
Troy
CG. Burkhalter
White Cloud
Thelma Hobson
Topeka
Mary Elizabeth Pusch
Marysville
Pauline Garlock
Kansas City
Helen Kinkhead
Mary Jenkinson
Katherine
Elizabeth Osgood
George Kinkhead
Kinkhead
University of Kansas
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Hansas State Agricultural College
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Predicts Licking for Smit Towanda In 1920s Era Quip
A fragmented remark from a 1920s era column references Senator Thomas Heflin of Alabama predicting Al Smith would receive the "worst licking" for the Democratic nominee. The sober tone notes rival accusations and political tension.
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Smit Towanda
Seenia
Thomas J. Heflin
Alabama
al Smith
Presidential Ballot tallies by state for Democratic nominating race
The report lists state by state counts for the Democratic presidential nomination, showing Smith leading in most states with various splits among Hull, Jones, Reed, and others. It includes totals for each state such as California 26 for Smith, Texas 40 for Jones, New York 90 for Smith, and widespread Smith plurality across many regions with some not voting or divided results.
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Houston
Texas
Smi
Aibania
George & Hull
Wootten
Jones
Donahey
Smith
Arizona
Arkansas
Reed L
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
George
Georgia
Yanshee Inter
Reed
Ayres
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Smitth
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Harrison
Wilho
Montana
Nebraska
Hitchcock
North Takata
Ona
Pomerene
Oklahohia
Hull
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Tdonaher
Thompson
Vermont
Harriton
Alabama to Arizona Vote Switch in Vice Presidential Race
The article logs a complex state by state vote shift for vice president with Robinson leading across many states as Tennessee and Virginia flip large blocks toward him. It notes statewide changes, totals, and the final result: Robinson 1,092 7/8 votes, with Allen, Barkley, and Mrs. Ross receiving remaining allocations. The piece also adds Elks Bowling scores and upcoming matches.
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Indiank
Robinson
Stevenson
Barkley
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Robinsons
Massachusetts
Edgar Davis
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Barkier
R. V W. Taylor
Alabama
H. T. Alien
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
Berry K
New Hampshire
Rose
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North ‘Carolina
Moody
Norty
Dakota
Ohio
Ross
Joseph
F. Tumulty
Oklahoma
Gregan
Pennsylvania
Hihode
Island
Tennessee
Glen Geyry
Texas
Utah
Mrai Ross
Vermort
Virginia
Steven
Washington
West Virginia
Rotierm
Wisconsin
t—Robinson
Regen
Robingon
California
Te Eg Berry
Ohingon
Ichusetts
Qhio
South Dakota
Philippine Islands
Vinh Phansed
Allen
Mrs. Ross
Barkley & Pletcher
Mradyiq
Berry
Woollen
Stevenua
Necenskyry
ELKS
Telephone link so mother heard daughter's wedding
In Cardiff a wedding at Llandaff Cathedral reached the ill mother W Brain at home via amplifiers and a special telephone line. The system allowed the mother to hear the ceremony clearly despite illness.
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Cardiff
Wales
Oor Felf
Six Shot In Clash At Missouri Mine
A clash at Western Coal and Mining No 23 mine near Minden Missouri left six shot and two badly wounded as union sympathizers clashed with company workers who had been picketing for two weeks. Injuries included a miner shot in the leg jaw and neck, and company workers hurt while guns fired more than twenty rounds. The episode followed wage disputes and a shutdown that began April 1, with Oklahoma miners brought in to work on a non union scale. A mass meeting was reported, with offers of train fare back to Oklahoma rejected by most.
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Minden
Western Coal and ‘Mining Company
No. 23
No.'23
Arthur Eagleton
District 14
John Strahota
Oklahoma
Walter
Dave Mays
Henrietta
Okla
A. Hill
Albino
Fred Thomas
Zeke Leach
Kansas
Jacksonville
Western
Miss Susie Holliday Hosts Valley Grove Party
Valley Grove report describes Miss Susie Holliday hosting a Sunday school party for the class at the schoolhouse with games and desserts. Neighbors gathered to celebrate Mr. A Ward’s birthday with snacks, readings, and social games.
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Susie, Holliday
Glenn ‘Chamipion
Junior Puckett
Daryl Stewart
Lawrence
Leo Smith
Darlene’ Smith
Nancy Jean Johnson
Vanetta Novak
Eleanor Ward
Jane’ Beard
Faye Stewart
Lorean Sargent
Bonnie
Jean Barnes
A. Ward
Mr. Ward
Frank
Shrout
Oscheri
Melvin. Blaylock
Ira Ward
Lawrence Ward
Mae
Melvin Blaylock
Stewart
Russell Stewart
Frank Shrout
Orin Smith
Mr. Smith
Mr. Shrout
Ray Stewart
Lottie Ward
Ralph Stewart
Buelall Hall
Personal travel plans span Scranton to Berkeley and beyond
Mr and Mrs J J Philips of Scranton visit daughter Mrs H Ashton before moving to Berkeley around August 1. Jr and Mrs Clarence Houk and Mr and Mrs Gene Glahn depart tomorrow for a two week motor trip to Canada and the northern United States with stops in Minnesota and Duluth, returning via Park Rapids and meeting relatives. Several other families announce forthcoming trips including a New York vacation for William Reinisch and Mrs Margaret Weidlein, and a visit east by A W Davidson after a stay with Dr H M Elsey and Mrs Elser in Oakmont.
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J. J. Philips
Scranton
Penn
H. Ashton
Berkeley
Calif
Aughter. Jr
Clarence Houk
Gene Glahn
Canada
United States
Minneanojis
Duluth
Park Rapids
Minn
Ac Jif
Beryl E. Warden
Lawrer R
Chydé Constant
J-T. Constant
Ark
Mr. C
Fort Smith
William Reinisch
New York City
Margaret Weidlein
Ogden
Kansas City
John ©. Evans, Jr
John C. Evans, Sr
Alton
Ill
Tre
A. W. Davidson
H.m.elsey
Elser
Oakmont
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Prohibition National Party
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Supreme Court
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Calvin H. Goddard
Dodge Bros. Corporation
Chrysler Motor Car Corporation
Dodge Corporation
Law
K. U
Jess Blanchard
Richard Johnson
Kans
Locust Street
Tatish Lord x
London
Lord Terrington
Junin Jenoklig Echoot
Cielts Arhold
Edward Hieslop
South’ Park
Catherine McCreath
Bridge
D. H. “Reath
David Richveath
Nell ‘Martindale
Helen Wilson
Sue Todd
Games ‘Sellars
Madison
Wis
B. Taylor Dennon
W. J. Gilmore
Prentice
W. Wilson
Carl Perkins
Nell Martindale
Isabel Gilmore
Mildred Gilmore
Cora Darbne
Myrtle
Kathryne, Wilson
Minnie Dingelstedt
Iva Bell Harper
Salina
Raymond N. Carr
College of Music
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salila
A. Brantley
Kan
Nashville
Tenn
Shanghai
Daily Express Today
South Carolina
Fletcher
Georgia i Rogs
Underwood
Hartiz
Ashor
Shimmans
Allar
Paris
France
On Pentecost
Vaea
Bourbon County
Copany
Rob Hess
BE. R. Hess
Hess Drug Store
Massachusetts Street
St. Paul
Valley Grove
Winford
Thiry
Welliver
Sh Ping
King Mleve
Elvia
Garner
Ralph ‘Stewart
Bonnie Jean Barnes
Hershell Barnes
St. Joseph
James Hutchinson
Boling, Kans
Guy
Hall
Beulal
Dorothy
Edna Stewart
Coltene Bates
Jeff Baines
Winford Thiry
Tittle
Arlo
Vernon King
F. S. Stewart
I Harold
Evelyn Champion
McLouth
Rs Winford Thiry
Unfred
Moore
Suinnyside
Virgil Groves
Wellman
Rumsey Bros. Funeral Home
Ind.St
William Docking
V. Kjhoover
F March
Alf ‘McClanalan
F.C. Whipple
Vault
Freedom From Care
Wena
Care
Journal-World
Lawrence, Kansas
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