Yellow Bird Safe in Spain to Renew Fight Tomorrow
Paris dispatch reports the French trans Atlantic monoplane Yellow Bird will stay at Comillas Spain until Sunday as crew refuel and plan to proceed to Paris with stowaway Arthur Schreiber of Portland Maine. Schreiber, who joined the 3430 mile flight, inspired crew to press on after initial frustration over fuel and weight calculations.
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Yellow Bird
Spain
United Press Dispatch
Paris
le Bourgett
Comilas
Arthur Schrieber
Comillas
Atlantic
A. Coi
Ithar “ Schreiber
Portland
Jean Assolant
Rene Lefevre
Armeno Lotti
Schrieber
France
Old Orchard
Lindbergh
Asselant
Schreiber
Assolant
Aviators Describe Near Atlantic Crossing and Azores Detour
Assolant and Schreiber recount a stormy north Atlantic flight to a hotel stopover. They mention a stowaway boy riding in a cubby hole, a near stay put, and a diversion south of the Azores to save fuel as headwinds battered their approach to Europe.
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France
United Press
Assalant
North Atlantic
Schreiber
Assolant
Azores
Swedish Fliers Delayed Eight Days by Arctic Route
Capt. Albin Ahrenberg and two Swedish aviators stalled in Reykjavik for eight more days due to new motor trouble. Their mechanic from the Junkers plant was expected to arrive to service the craft en route to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reykjavik
Iceland
Albin Ahrenberg
Sweden
New York
Arctic
Junkers Airplane Works
Four Men Held in Disappearance Case
Four men from Russellville Lester Jackson Homer Stockwell Andrew Grimes and Paul Hoover held without bond in Parke county jail on assault and battery with intent to commit a felony tied to the disappearance of 15 year old Mary Frances Whelan of Rockville after Sunday church services. Prosecutor says Jackson admitted taking the girl to Indianapolis.
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Terre Haute
Lester Jackson
Homer Stockwell
Andrew Grimes
Paul Hoovermale
Russellville
Parke County
Mary Frances Whelan
Rockville
Jackson
Indianapolis
Engineer Donaldson Freed on Bond in City Sewer Case
A. L. Donaldson, supervising engineer on the Howard Roose sewer project, surrendered on charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and being an accessory before the fact for presenting a false claim to Evansville officials. He posted $2500 bond and will be arraigned before Circuit Judge Chas E. Bock. He alleges the city overpaid by $135,000 on extra work claimed by sewer contractor George Paotarelli at $217,099.
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Evansville
Ind
A. L. Donaldson
Howard Roose
Donaldson
California
Chas E. Bock
George Paotarelli
91 Year Old Man Sues Bride for Divorce
Evansville Indiana June 15 Calvin Sampley who will celebrate his ninetieth birthday tomorrow is suing his 61 year old bride of four months Mrs Mollie Sampley for divorce She is his fifth wife.
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Evansville
Ind
Calvin Sampley
Mollie Sampley
Congress in Session Without Full Senate and House
Senate not in session as Finance committee continues tariff hearings covering cotton manufacturers and chemicals and dyes. Immigration panel reviews a bill to amend the alien deportation law. House remains out of session.
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Senate
House
Hospital Daily Report Notes Serious Condition For Mrs McNabb
No new cases today. Mrs. McNabb of Odon remains in a very serious condition after several days as a patient at the local hospital.
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McNabb
Odon
Indiana’s coal crash spurs “burn Indiana coal” plan
Indiana Governor Harry G. Leslie proposes a revival remedy after a grim coal mining diagnosis. The plan calls for using Indiana coal in state buildings, boosting demonstrations, forming a state coal bureau, and mobilizing civic groups to promote home fuel. He notes freight savings and compares 1928 output and prices with 1927, citing government figures showing declining overall value but higher productivity.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Harry G. Leslie
Claypool Hotel
Dick Milles
L.ert ‘Slack
H. A. Glover
The
Coal. Trade Association of Indiana
John E. Frederick
Indiana State‘ ‘Chamber of Commerce
Michael ‘E. Faley
James B. Pauley
Chicago
de. Bjorkholm
Milwau*kée
David E. Rogs
Indiana Coal Output Surges in 1927 With High Per Miner Yield
Indiana miners reached 6.13 tons per day in 1927, well above the national average of 4.55 tons and higher than only four states in output per man. Nonunion West Virginia averaged 5.15 tons, Kentucky 4.50, Alabama 3.10, while about 200 million dollars is invested in Indiana mines. The revival slogan is Burn Indiana Coal in Indiana.
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Indiana
United States
Montana
North Dakota
Utah
Wyoming
West Virginia
Kentucky
Alabama
Spawning of Fish in Indiana Retarded by Rain
Indianapolis June 15 Cold weather and high waters have seriously retarded spawning of fish in Indiana waters says George N Mansfield superintendent of the state conservation department He notes many bass will spawn after the game fishing season opens along with bluegills rock bass and crappie He urges fishermen not to molest fish on nests to permit reproduction and improve the sport
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Indianapolis
Indiana
George N. Mansfield
Fish and Game Division
State Conservation Department
Lightning Strikes Hit Indiana Harmlessly Yet Cause Fires
An electrical disturbance swept Indiana causing bolts to strike Paoli Franklin Gifford and Paragon, destroying barns and buildings but with no loss of life. In Bicknell a bolt killed three horses valued at $400 under a tree on A T Robinson farm, sparing five mules and the owner Ira Eubank.
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Bicknell
Ind
A. T. Robinson
Here
Ira Eubank
Lightning Strikes Orange County Courthouse in Paoli
A severe electrical storm struck the Orange County courthouse in Paoli with a bolt of lightning. Officials and employees were terrified and stunned though no major injuries occurred. The metal roof appeared to spread and scatter the bolt’s force.
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Paoli
Ind
Orange County
Lightning Kills Cow and Two Calves on Clinton Township Farm
In Greencastle Indiana on June 15 a valuable cow and two calves on Ray Clodfelter’s Clinton township farm were killed when lightning struck a tree nearby.
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Greencastle
Ind
Ray Clodfelter
Clinton Township
Fire destroys two buildings in Gifford by lightning
A lightning bolt ignited the T. M. Callahan residence and spread to the Odd Fellows hall across the street in Gifford Ind June. Volunteers saved surrounding structures with heroic effort. The total loss was estimated at 10,000 dollars.
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Gifford
Ind
T. M. Callahan
Odd Fellows Hall
Four Kidnappers Caught After Robbing Idaho Official
Four men identified as the abductors and robbers of Lieutenant Governor W. B. Kinne near Orofino were captured at Talbot Reynolds 24 years old Metaline Falls Washington Frank Lane 21 Redmond Wisconsin George Livingston Alabama Enges Fnoysland 21 North Dakota George Norman 47 Seattle Washington alleged leader of the gang was not among those who assaulted rescuers and was spying in Pierce City Idaho for a safe cracking job.
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North Dakota
George Norman
Seattle
Wash
Kinne
Pierce City
Idaho
Lightning strikes Johnson County courthouse tower in Franklin
A lightning bolt hit the Franklin courthouse tower causing smoke from the clock faces and triggering a fire department response. The bolt tore loose coping, trailed wires to the ground, and ignited some trash but caused no serious damage. Johnson County previously burned two courthouses, the latest in 1874.
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Franklin
Ind
Johnson County
Johnson
Ohio State Professor Arrested in Miss Hix Slaying
Dr James H Snook a veterinary professor at Ohio State University and noted pistol shot was arrested at his home as a suspect in the brutal slaying of Miss Theora Hix medical student found on a rifle range. He calmly drove his blue coupe to the station claiming a hand injury from repairing his car. Authorities noted his Olympic shooting fame and revolver club ties as part of the probe.
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United Press Dispatch
Columbus
James H. Snook
Ohio State University
Theora’ Hix
Lightning hits church steeple twice in Farmersburg storm
In Farmersburg Indiana during a June thunderstorm a lightning bolt struck the Primitive Baptist church steeple causing about 50 dollars in damage. The same steeple was struck by lightning last year, sustaining prior damage.
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Farmersburg
Ind
Primitive Baptist
Infirmary Inmate Charged After Fatal Cane Blow
Jasper Mallett, 74, inmate at Daviess county infirmary in Washington Indiana, held for questioning in the death of fellow inmate Isreal Cox, 75. Authorities say Mallett struck Cox over the head with a can causing fatal injuries. he claims no intent to kill and says he only wanted him to mind. He will be examined for insanity.
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Washington
Ind
Jasper Mallett
Elnora
Daviess County Infirmary
Daviess County
Isreal Cox
Mallett
Cox
Open Season for Indianas Game Fish Starts Tomorrow
Indiana public waters begin lawful game fish taking on Sunday June 16, following a closed period through April 30. George N Mannfeld notes ignorance is no excuse and wardens will enforce catch limits and licensing. Residents may fish their county. nonresidents need a license only if fishing outside their county. No license required for children under 48 years.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Conservation Department
George N. Mannfeld
Fish and Game Division
Free Bridge Over Wabash Approved by House Action
An amendment to the senate bridge bill proposed by Representative A. H. Vestal of Indiana and approved by the house would authorize a free bridge over the Wabash at Vincennes. It replaces the toll bridge to Minois, tied to the George Rogers Clark memorial landscaping, and Vestal chairs the memorial commission.
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Washington
Senate
H. Vestal
Indiana
House
Wabash River
Vincennes
Minois
Two Boys Admit Killing 9 Year Old in West Virginia
McDowell county officers in Welch say two boys aged 10 and 11, arrested on robbery charges, confessed they caused the death of Raymond Colley a 9 year old orphan. Colley's body was found in Dry Fork river at English. An autopsy was ordered to determine the cause of death.
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Charleston
W. Va
McDowell County
Welch
Raymond Colley
Dry Fork River
English
Long Talked-Over Measure Becomes Law at Noon Today
The long debated farm relief measure becomes law at noon. Congress may adjourn for a day as debate and votes on tariff revision and salaries unfold. President Hoover’s signature clears the farm bill. parliamentarian concerns loom over possible re-signing if adjournment rules are challenged.
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Washington
Hoover
Adziini
Senate
House
Dent Curtis
Curtis
Watson
Sena Nance
Jones
Ted
Bate
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Tunt'ted
Engineer Freed
Congress
Daily Hospital Report
Leslie
Hoosier
Paoli Court House
Theoriahix
Ohio State
Uni
DR. Snook
Miss Hix
Paul’ Marible
Hix
William T.’ Hix
Bradentown
Fla
Alpha Epsilon
Wabash
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