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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1928

Page

5

Arctic rescue efforts reach Nobile group after 26 days

United Press dispatch reports Gen Umberto Nobile and five companions on the Arctic ice after twenty six days. Riiser-Larsen and Holm circled near the encampment while Amundsen and Dietrichsen set out from Spitzbergen to join the search.

Braganza Arctic Circle Umberto Nobile Italia Nobile Riiser-Larsen Leutzow Holm Tromsoe Norway Ronald Amundsen Lieut Dietrichsen Guilbaud Spitzbergen King's Bay Spitzberger Foyne Island Hjarmour Lutzon Holm Hobby Maddalena Vadso

Floods Swallow Vast Missouri County Land

In Missouri and nearby areas the St. Francis river breached levees three times since Saturday, flooding about one hundred thousand acres and swamping one third of Bunklin county. More than a thousand rural families are homeless though no deaths are reported as 9,000 workers battle to save homes and crops.

Iunttimid Presse Dispatot Kenneth Bunklin County St. Francis Brown's Ferry

Edwin T. Meredith Dies in Des Moines

Edwin T. Meredith longtime Des Moines publisher and former secretary of agriculture in Woodrow Wilsons cabinet died at his home from heart disease He had been ill about four months and was hospitalized at Johns Hopkins Baltimore before returning home last month Meredith was a national figure in farming and agricultural affairs.

Des Moines Iowa Edwin T. Meredith Wilson Meredith Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore

Hoover to Receive Prohibition Backing for Campaign

Lincoln June 18 announcement from Dr. F Scott McBride national superintendent of the Anti Saloon League says Hoover will be recognized as a dry and will receive support from prohibition forces for the campaign.

Lincoln, Neb anti-Saloon League Prohibition Herbert Hoover F. Scott McBride Hoover McBride

Women Athletes Adopt Trousers In British Sport

British women athletes are now wearing trousers formerly worn by men to keep warm between heats. The shift mirrors a broader move toward practical apparel in track and field and marks a notable change in sports fashion within the British athletic scene.

London

British Women Athletes Embrace Full Length Trousers

Report notes trousers gain popularity among female track athletes for full length coverage, replacing shorter mackintosh or coat protection. The trend reflects a shift toward practical athletic wear and modest coverage on British tracks.

Rear Admiral Rixey Dies at 75 Former Navy Surgeon General

Rear Admiral Presley Marion Rixey, 75, longtime White House physician to McKinley and later surgeon general, died at his home in Rixey, Virginia. Born in 1834, he joined the Navy in 1874, became rear admiral in 1902, and served as White House physician for a decade. He retired in 1910 after a career defined by royal service to presidents and the navy.

Washington Presley Marion Rixey Navy McKinley Rixey Admiral Rixey Roosevelt White House

Indiana G A R Encampment Opens in Columbus Parade Planned

Columbus scene as the forty ninth annual Indiana G A R encampment begins with about 2000 visitors expected today. Organizers plan a parade Wednesday with roughly 4000 participants following final convention plans.

Columbus Indiana G. A. R

Democrats Use Vares Hoover Campaign Slogan Material

Chicago dispatch reports Democrats plan to use William S Vare and Hoover convention ties as campaign material. They allege a deal with Senator Moses to secure Hoover’s nomination and a Senate seat, linking Mellon’s influence to the Kansas City decision and Pennsylvania primary stakes.

Moses Vare Senate Andrew Mellon the Treasury Pennsylvania Hoover Kansas City Mellon

Hoover Wins Pennsylvania Delegates in Key Early Cautious Move

The text notes Vare delegates aligned with Hoover, threatening Mellon’s Pennsylvania influence if his course differed. Mellon pressed the caucus after discussions with National Chairman Butler. The swing of Pennsylvania and Mellon’s actions helped seal Hoover’s nomination. Democrats recall remarks by Curtis and Cole challenging Hoover’s Americanism and Republicanism.

Mellon Pennsylvania William M. Butler Hig Maggaehun Hg Hoover Tfat Hig Fennsylvania Charles Curtis Col Ralph J. Cole Ohio

Hoover plans series of conferences to fix cabinet exit date

Washington June 18 The talks between Secretary Hoover and party leaders will map the Republican campaign. Key decisions include the resignation date for the commerce secretary and selection of a chairman for the Republican National Committee. Also on the agenda is Hoover’s presidential nomination strategy with running mate Charles Curtis and when Hoover will accept the nomination at his Palo Alto home.

Washington Hoover Commerce Republican National Committee National Committee Herbert Hoover Charles Curtis Palo Alto Cal

Golden Wedding Anniversary for Thomas Taggart

Indianapolis June 18. Mr and Mrs Thomas Taggart celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home at 143 North Delaware street surrounded by children grandchildren and old friends. Taggart is a noted Indiana political figure and long time leader of the Democratic party having served three terms as mayor of Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Thomas Taggart North Delaware Street Taggart Indiana

Bandits Toss Auto Keys After Robbery Near Spencer

In Spencer Indiana two armed bandits robbed Dr. W Roller of Richmond and his family on a bridge south of town. They seized the car keys and tossed them in a stream after finding no money. Dr. Roller recovered the keys with help from a farmer at dawn.

Spencer Ind Dr. W. Roller Richmond Here Dr. Roller

Holzer Predicts Christ Return By 1934 In Indianapolis

Dr Armin A Holzer told an Indianapolis Gospel Tabernacle audience that Christ will return between now and 1984 and not end the world but set up his kingdom on earth He cited Revelations calculations and warned of a coming judgment as nations move toward conflict China is seen as stirred by the red pale riders.

Indianapolis Armin A. Holzer United States Russia Italy China

Lindbergh Honored With Wisconsin Doctor of Laws

Colonel Charles Lindbergh received an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Wisconsin in Madison today, the institution he left six years ago by request.

Madison, Wis Charles Lindbergh University of Wisconsin

MISS EARHART AND FRIENDSHIP CREW GROSS THE WATERS

Pilot Stultz reports crossing to Ireland blind for eight hours as the Friendship sails 1900 miles from Newfoundland. Boston socialite Miss Earhart and crew are expected to sight the Irish coast by early Monday morning as the Fokker plane nears completion.

Miss Earhart Friendship Jamie Fokker

Rotary International meet swells registrations in Minneapolis

In Minneapolis Minnesota registrations for the Rotary International event surged to about ten thousand today. The gathering drew around twenty special train loads of gate attendees led by Sir Ronald Maclean and a delegation of two hundred members from European countries.

Minneapolis Minha Mnaternal Rotary International Ronald Maclean

gE Pr on KING REWARUS FIRERS

Sydney announces a reward for King Georg Smith and bieu of their successful recently complete case.

Ge Pr Rewarus Sydney Australia King Georg Smith Bieu

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Arctic Wastes Italia Dirigible Tle United Press Dispatch Missourt County Kenneth, Mo Trio Wales Wilmer Stiltz Amelia Earhart Lew Gordon Trepassey Bay Newfoundland Europe F. Scott McBride, Organiza Tion Head Cedar Island Chicago William al Smith Houston Woover Philadelphia George H. Mosen New Hampshire Ing Capital Today L. W. Roller and New Holzer Lindbergh Wisconsin United Prs Burryport Stultz Ireland Eiland Misa Earhart Boston Gaering Minne Apolis Minn
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