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Mitchell Evening Republican (Newspaper) - August 26, 1929, Mitchell, South Dakota Weather Shower cooler ii the evening Republican third edition vol Xxxvi Mitchell s. D. Monday August 26,1929 ten pages number 274 Zeppelin conquers Pacific 12 americans slain As holy War rages farm body to insure itself against loss Cotton and Raisin co Ops j get Loans totalling Over fourteen millions Stob Ige essential a non. D. Aug. 26�?the Board intends to in a i strongly against loss in to wheat other v la Owers. It became a Quot a re Quot this week when an its the first major cd the Board were made in the Board during the Days has agreed to and proximately $14,750,000 to and Raisin cooperatives it it guarded itself against any careful prior inspection status and by re a definite momentary con a r a the part the recipient f the loan their backers r n pointed out. Or announcing the loan this week �T�3 that Cotton cooperatives for use m marketing this year s crop the Boa a stated that Loans would be Cotton which a Quot. P. Price had been fixed by dec in the futures Market a inns making certain that its loan i. Or repaid. Inc Dollar Matching plan safeguarding measures were liken in dealing with the Crowers with the Board f to match $4,500,000 against ii Advance by California Banks. The condition which the Board expects to remedy through its advances to the Cotton cooperatives is so liar to that which it is exacted to meet in dealing with the wheat marketing problem namely j the seasonal harvesting glut and j practically forced sales by Farmers. The Cotton experts have estimate j re that at least seventy five per i Cert the country s Cotton crop i is thrown into the Market during the four month period from August there is much More Cotton the Market than the users demand the Price is affected and sags. At mrs Point the Speculator is me to buy at Low prices and hold j to the a More favourable season for j so it thereby depriving the Fanner i a Large and unearned share i to profit. Middle Man must go Beard members aware that this i condition has been Ion existent in j both Cotton and wheat will take c l Steps to remedy it by More i i rec Contact Between the Farmer and the consumer eliminating mid j that can be erased by Eckener negotiate the a cat walk s. D. Vitally interested in Senate Tariff Farmers and every factory in state Are affected by new changes wheat rate raised report massacres British move to halt Arab jew warfare gunboats summoned fighting spreads through Palestine As envoy quits Post rather than give up a servant peruvian charge do affairs resigns when government orders him to return fellow countryman to the services mrs. Miles Poindexter Washington d. C., aug. 20�? a a insurable action the part rather than order the return a exploited constitutes in your eyes peruvian servant who aint the a government official t think Dlf peruvian servant no quit the fervently and As j am not disposed service Miles Poindexter former i to obey your arbitrary instructions american ambassador to Peru and mrs. Poindexter Don Alfredo Gonzales Prada peruvian charge do affaires has resigned from the diplomatic service his country. The servant Cornelius and a woman servant were brought to the United states by the Poindexter when . Poindexter resigned As evening Republican Bureau i the associated press the Albee building i severe fighting Between arabs Washington d. A and jews Over rights religious Washington d. C., aug. 26�? i worship at the wailing Wall spread ambassador in the latter tart j which have been consummated by Dakota today into Remote quarters pal i resign the office which i hold. A a i know that this incident is a Mere pretext and a culmination your attitude latent hostility toward me from the time when i declined the appointment Counselor the peruvian embassy in Chile and refused to associate my name to the disastrous negotiations left to right Are Knute Eckener and his celebrated father . Hugo Eckener commander the Graf Zeppelin inspecting a fuel tank from the a cat this picture was made during the Lakehurst Friedr Richshafer leg the world flight. Hanford fights egg rate Rak protest is Filgo with l c. Tuke Alt is to use trucks evening Republican Bureau the Albee butt fag a d. <5. 26�? a Washington Washington d. Aug. Protest against Western rail rate increases which would affect interstate shipments their products in Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota was filed with the interstate j reel control the Farmers j Commerce commission by the Han quit by the Farmer. Ford produce cd Sioux City to a. It Era credit facilities should sex i a own Philip the farm cooperatives in lat Grain May be stored British Given new met offer Snowden gives serious consideration to latest Compromise plan Paris France aug. 26�? a the correspondent Ole havas Agency at e Hague reparations conference reported this afternoon that Philip Snowden British Chancellor the a chef Are had declared insufficient and unacceptable the new written proposals the other four creditor Powers to increase the British share German reparations. The Hague Netherlands aug. 26 Snowden British Caup Lincoln neb., and Norfolk j cbanceu01� the exchequer had under consideration a new offer stating that j France Italy Belgium and Japan iness these affiliated concerns a _ fulfil Brit Meh in this territory entering about i designed to fulfil the British de Serwise controlled by the Farmer is. It is said that the co obtain the most advantageous Ion this idea with the German reparations. Ire to make its Loans As the Pelion i the experts the four Powers in Veu Verci Ury we write for an increased share Sioux City totalled 58w pounds a a a a a posse ii is one the a i sol hand ekk i estimated that the Oiler represent problems confronting it at i is Quot Selis de 75 per cent the Arp punt which i resent Ana one in which it is in fac 2 a working out now. State tax levies valuations Cut s. Daug. 26.�? a3 a recoil the South Dako local interests m South will be vitally affected under practically every schedule in the Haw Ley Smoot Tariff Bill As made Public Here for s Mission to the Senate september 4, according to an analysis the text the Bill completed today in connection with reports the census Bureau and department Commerce listing the major industries Mitchell and South Dakota at Large. While agriculture is the largest Industry in the state with nearly 100,000 farms in operation. South Dakota had 504 manufacturing plants under the census manufacturers 1925, with an output valued at $63,000,000. Nearly every factory affected the smaller factories the state produce a wide variety manufactured articles and most these will be affected by the hundreds changes noted in the existing Tariff rates by the Senate finance committee both the finished product and raw materials entering into Competition. South Dakota members Congress have primarily concerned themselves with the schedules concerning farm products with one two exceptions. Notable among these is the rate manganese Ore which will effect the known deposits this Mineral existing in parts the state. As the Senate committee reversed action in the House by replacing manganese the free list a bitter fight this rate is expected before the Bill is sent to the president in the farm schedules the Senate committee has made a number changes in the Bill As drafted by the House mainly upward in character. And Valorme rates 20.8 per cent live cattle beef and veal Oleo Oil and Oleo sterile under the present Law were increased to 40.4 per cent under the senae proposal. The House rate 25 cents a Bushel com and 50 cents per Hundred com grits Ani meal Estine after terrorizing and its environs with three Days bloodshed and violence. Twelve american jewish students were the death Roll which authorities the biblical land peace vainly attempted to estimate As reports new clashes came in. Refugees escaping from Palestine to Beirut Syria in French Mandat be Coolidge administration. After working for . And mrs. Jerusalem j Poindexter for some time Cornelius became dissatisfied and applied to the peruvian embassy for advice. He wanted to know if he was a a indentured to the americans and when he was informed he was not he promptly quit his Job and went to work for Senor Prada. Then came the order the peruvian government to return Cornelius to the Poindexter. In cabling his resignation to . De territory said the Arab attacks Pedro Jose Raday Gamio Senor against jewish communities had Frada said remains unchanged by the Senate the meeting. Assumed the character an open Arab revolt against the government. Massacre reported massacres were reported to have occurred at Haifa where a troop train was attacked by arabs this morning. Some the troops were disarmed. Fighting continued in the Center the town with three persons killed and Many wounded but jewish defenders beat off Arab attacks from the mount Carmel suburb. At Jaffa last night arabs in Force attacked the government offices. They were driven off by British police in a conflict in which five persons were killed and thirty wounded. The violence the outburst which the causes had Long been observed however seemed to have taken the British governing body in Palestine by Surprise. It was persistently rumoured in London that lord Reading former Viceroy India and influential jewish Nobleman would be charged with a special Mission in Palestine in the near future. He held a lengthy conference with Premier Macdonald. All members the zionist executive were summoned to London for an emergency session. Louis Lipsky president the zionist organization America will present american jewish interests at but the duty Oats is raised to 16 cents from the 15 cent level proposed by the House. Wont help Farmers the House voted a rate 42 warships called British warships and troops were rushed to Palestine from All strategic Points in the Mediterranean. From Cairo. Egypt it was re keat and similar wheat j a Ted that the casualties both sides durin the fighting since Fri Hrtko Rda had been much greater than effectiveness this rate however a a Tojo Irh re Orl in in i we indicated in news dispatches frn i by Way London. Troops from who contend that the full duty in Egypt hastily departed by big per cent in amount Snowden has been demanding although in British quarters there was some doubt As to whether it represented that High a proportion. In French circles it was made known that the offer was regarded a cases in Carload and half Carload lots for interstate shipments would react unfairly against the applicant i in Competition with other concerns dealing mainly in Intra state shipments thereby enjoying cheaper rates. A the geographical location . I Sioux City explains its Cusa Dvan j As the last Concession toward the tags As compared with competing i British stand that the four papers. ,.i cities should the proposed increase would make. Anan total and the tax s classification rating be allowed a the new proposal which was de 9 were announced today the petition states. A Sioux City is i slivered late last night in writing located in Northwestern Iowa i i was assumed Here to have been restly adjacent to Nebraska and found worthy close examination South Dakota and within 90 Miles by the British Chancellor at least Minnesota. It is. Therefore de land this has Given Rise to renewed pendent interstate rather than i Hopes among the diehard optimists intrastate business. Lat the reparations conference. A competitive egg buying As be a meeting the four Powers i tween various packers and break Terestea in evacuation the ers eggs loaded at various i Rhineland which was to have Points in the territory involved is been held today was postponed very keen a Quot the petition continues. As a conclusion it states a Hie transportation Cost egg cases from Sioux City to Points produce should be similar mileage considered As from these other jobbing Points a Omaha free Mont Mitchell and Sioux Falls. The applicant companies predict that in Case the rates Are not made Baer director upon compte Tio the the state equalization in 1929 tax Levy was an-3.12 Mills a reduction s from the 1928 figure. it Ion . Baer pointed n the Levy for state be it Bonds interest and hich was reduced by a Plant earnings to the estate valuations showed a . Of nearly sixteen million sue largely to withdrawal a edit lands from the tax Are decision the supreme director taxation said. Reported a gain in nearly All r personal property. A a a ars real estate valuation s Given As $1,744,499,116 with the 1928 total a 962.160. By for different items for c Given As follows Tate expense Mills 2. \ Bre a f credits .60 a Plant interest and Quot King soldiers compese interest and sink subject to Call. All other activities the conference were also Putoff until Chancellor Snowden s decision is made known. O baseball scores american league who contend that the full duty imposed will not react wholly to the Farmer except in isolated instances and less wheat than any other Staple commodity. The present rates butter and cheese and related Dairy products affecting South Dakota dairymen Are raised by the Senate even higher than proposed by the House. Butter remains at fourteen cents two cents above the present rate while whole milk skim milk Crea Mand these articles in their evaporated and condensed forms Are substantially increased in the Senate Bill. The sugar rate which has proved the main Bone Contention was finally fixed at 2.75 cents considerably higher than the present 2.20 duty but lower than the 3 cent rate carried in the House Bill. The effect this raise would be Felt by beet sugar growers in South Dakota and other Western states while the other hand it is estimated that the South Dakota Farmer will Bear a Large annual tax his annual table As a result. Duty hides hides have Peen taken off the free list and placed the dutiable list under the sundries schedule at a rate to per cent and Valorme and this rate has been retained in the Senate committee. The Senate Bill also adopts the House rate 15 per Cen and Valorme leather a the orders contained in your cablegram Are unjust and i shall not carry them out. If to defend the interests a peruvian citizen who has been imposed upon and the ignominious treaty which you have just concluded. Nor am i surprised that my present attitude should appear blameworthy to you ill could such As you who have so signally failed in the defense the highest and most sacred rights Peru appreciate my eagerness to protect the interests a peruvian in Humble the treaty referred to is the treat dividing Between Chile and Peru the disputed Tacna Arica territory. The state department confirmed the resignation Senor Prada. Senor Prada said he would leave Washington in the near future and with Senora Prada go to France. Cornelius he added would go with them. Farmers balk 15 derbies race at boards plan for Cleveland local groups determine lady Birds last Lap to have none giant co operative Chicago 111., aug. 26�? up a determination farm groups to retain their identity threatened to-1 Day to delay organization the Farmers National Grain Corpora Tion. The committee delegated to organize the corporation went into session shortly before noon with four members the Federal farm loan Board present. Pre meeting discussion entered two plans one advanced by the department agriculture and the other by the Farmers Union terminal association. The department agriculture plan Calls for the issuance $20,-000,000 Worth Stock in the new organization to the Farmers and she various representative organizations. With the proposed corporation acting As the Clearing House for the entire Field. The plan the Union terminal association which is said to be More in favor with the cooperatives Calls for a holding company with the already organized banners a groups buying the Stock in their Long flights West from own name. Under this plan the co troop carrying air planes by rail operative groups would retain their Way. Identity instead being merged a government censorship news into one great organization and private dispatches from pales chairman w. H. Settle the Tine cloaked the actual Progress events in Jerusalem. Committee indicated before the meeting that much opposition to Washington received official con the department agriculture plan formation the deaths the was anticipated. Students twelve american jewish in the rabbinical College from Consul Knabenshue in Jerusalem. An aircraft Carrier and two destroyers sailed for Palestine from Malta today and another Airship Carrier and two More destroyers were refuelled for sailing tomorrow jews in new York planned a protest Parade against handling the Palestine situation by the British government which was charged with laxity in controlling the arabs by the american Palestine jewish legion. Cleveland Ohio aug. 26�? a still in the Fead the women s transcontinental air Derby mrs. Louise Mcphetridge Thaden Pittsburgh appeared Over the Cleveland municipal Airport at 2 14 p. In. Today completing the last leg the air race from Columbus where she had taken off at 1 30 p. In. The unofficial standings the winners the first four places were As follows first mrs. Louise my Potridge Thaden 20 19 04. Second Gladys Donnell 21 30 25. Third Amelia ear Hart 22 08 37. Fourth Blanche Noyes 24 08 20. Members the Federal farm loan Board present at the meeting were chairman Alexander Legge. Carl Williams James Stone w. F. Schilling. B. Denman another member is expected to arrive tomorrow. Fifteen americans Are wounded in fighting Jerusalem Palestine. Aug. 26.�? jewish Telegraph Agency a twelve americans were killed sunday by arabs As they assisted jews in defense the Slabokas rabbinical College at Hebron 20 Miles from Here against a bitter moslem attack. The americans involved in the attack the College were students there most them preparing for the jewish Rabbinate. Fifteen other americans were lose Revenue As a result the Rise St. 002 020-6 la 3 j harness and saddles r h e Sam in the encounter in which Cli i other footwear and. La per cent in by a tarnish Huq it Nam Horrih identical in this territory for such Philadelphia. Too too 032-7 14 0 shipments the Carrier railroads will Haid and Wilson Willoughby and in the use trucks to which the Lerian. Concerns would rather turn than Cincinnati 103 010 000-5 to 0 meet the higher rates. Chicago 005 200 02x-9 13 i the commission still has before it Rixey and Sukeforth Root and the problem rate adjustment Xavior. Throughout the entire Western other games not scheduled. .35 3.05 in Panson the following to w a indicate the trend and the change from 1928 to. A f director taxation said a -s2s the real a Tate Aas Persona property Juty property a loner and credits private car ?28 total and for 1929 the real estate total is personal property t Autv property they and credits and private car trunk line territory and will prob a ably take action a general scale As recently recommended by its examiners. Before passing special commodity rates. It is Likely however that in treating with the general problem the commission will include rules for specific cases such As the above officials stated. Divorcee is found dead gun by Side Wentworth s. aug. 26�? a a a coroners inquest was to be held late today to establish the cause for the death yesterday Doris Kotte 35-year-old daughter . And mrs. John Kotte. Who was i Jao my in found in her bed about 6 clock Lac con with a wound in her breast and a $1,358,405,545 be win 1133,4947 81,531,562 $1,755,062,160 195.500.529 124.911,437 81.562566 Shotgun by her Side. The woman had been married to Simon Kukuk and had three children. They were divorced three no 744 409 ii yearn ago and the husband was Uay i 1.93 inches -929 total drsimj1 appears the loss and it say sixt6en million by de Hon a. Ural credit lands value Evi made up by the Gen a a up ase in other classes 4 Baer Saih. Reducing the j Hajj to valuation to about ten toil million. Hie term a private car in the Cross country flight to Cleveland. 2�?T, action list refers to refrigerator Maraer and Art Walker co Pilot is -. Poultry and Stock railway arrived last night having left so taxed by the state. Kane at 7 30 a. In. A a american league no games scheduled. South Dakota partly Cloudy tonight and tuesday possibly showers tuesday tuesday night i cooler tonight in extreme Southeast and slightly warmer in Southwest portions warmer tuesday in East and Central portions. Local temperatures maximum and minimum temperatures As recorded by the official government thermometer from 7 a. In. Yesterday to 7 a. In. Today maximum 88 minimum 55 at 7 a. In. Tod Quot 7 58 roads Good precipitation. .13 inches precipitation since Jan. Arr i 18.39 inches precipitation excess since Jan Given custody the children. Recently Kukuk remarried. A Sun god leaves St. Paul St. Pail minn., aug. 26�?c43 the Spokane Sun god. With Nick Mamer at the controls took off from municipal Airport at 8 30 a. In. Today the last leg _ its weather m roads by the associated press temp Sioux Falls Aberdeen Huron Watertown Yankton rapid City Pierre 7 . 62 57 63 58 64 60 35 h l 86 55 85 in 84 89 68 86 5 a 62 52 61 60 64 p .20 .00 .00 .00 .00 05 to. Roads Good Good Good according to senator James e. Watson majority Leader the Senate the Bill will be taken up september 4 with debate commencing the schedule covering chemicals oils and paints the metals schedule will be reached in the Early weeks the debate. This Section the Bill and the sugar schedule which follows Are expected to require More time for consideration than preceding items in the Bill which have not yet become the subject controversy. The farm schedule is seventh the list and Senate leaders Are doubtful if it can be taken up for action before october. Another Rothstein pal is murdered Chicago he aug. 26�?04s a Transfer from Chicago to new York a budding Racket by which hoodlum syndicates hoped to gamer thousands dollars from bucket shop operators and brokers was believed by police to have been nipped today in the arrest Charles Green. Green is under indictment in new Yor for the murder William Cassidy and Simon Walker who were slain in the hotly Totsy cafe. Officers also hoped through greens arrest to learn How Frank Marlowe a new York racketeer and Friend the murdered Rothstein met his death. After Chicago and new York detectives had talked with Green last night they expressed the opinion the jewish dead numbered 45 and the moslem dead was estimated at 40. It ran the total casualties for the three Days sanguinary battling Between the races in Jerusalem and continued Page eight Legge Hopes to help Corn Belt Farmers he says Chicago in. Aug. 26�? 4s a members the Federal farm Board hoped at their meeting with representatives the Federal Grain marketing corporation today to take some action which As chairman Alexander Legge the farm Board expressed it a would unquestionably help the stabilization Grain prices was the object which today a meeting hoped to bring one step nearer. Chairman Legge headed a sub committee the farm Board which was to Confer with William h. Settle and a group from the marketing corporation to Iron out differences before placing $20,000,000 at the disposal the marketing group. The Money to be taken from the fund voted for farm Relief by Congress would be loaned by the marketing corporation to farm cooperative organizations throughout the Middle West to be made available in turn to the Farmers. Cleveland. Ohio aug. 26�? a3 a the scheduled close the first women a Derby Ever flown marked the second Days events at the National air races today while the giant Check ered pylons at Cleveland Airport again became the markers for crack pilots the country banking their planes to the Straightaway in the closed course races. I the lady Birds led four other derbies from widely separated parts the country toward the municipal Airport from Columbus Ohio. The Portland. Ore., menus Derby pausing overnight at St. Paul and another Derby stopping at eke nev., the Way from Oakland cal., accounted for the Western flights. From the South the menus Derby starting at Miami Miami Beach Florida reached Birmingham arid the All Ohio Derby quartered for the night at Columbus pointed Ami northward for the Landing today at the close a swing through the state starting yesterday afternoon a fifth major Derby the races begins tomorrow at Philadelphia four others will be held during the races among them the nop Stop dash from los Angeles which May be flown singly in groups As the pilots wish and at any tune they desire to Start. Along with the derbies and tile closed course races armed air forces the United states entered the program with formation flying including intricate Maneu vers offence bombing movements and fun i Power dives used in a Trench Straf another feature today a events was formation cruising by three blimps sent from the Goodyear tire and rubber company in Akron As Well As Parachute jumping automobile towed glider contests a new event for the a Ces and another innovation stunt flying former. Permitted Only among service fliers in governmental service but opened this year to outsiders ordinarily held to circumspect flying by aeronautical Laws. I. Vernon Farmer shoots self in head five times unhurt but put in jail giant Airliner makes trip in record tie stiff following winds Aid Craft last half journey to Takeoff tonight municipal Airport. Los Angeles cal., aug. 26�?up a completing the third leg its round the world flight the dirigible Graf Zeppelin landed Here at 5 11 a. ., today 8 hours 58 minutes after it left Tokyo. The first non Stop flight across the Pacific thus became a matter history. A Well organized ground Crew made Short work the Landing and the dirigible a nose was lashed to a 60-foot mooring Mast to Mark the completion 16,830 Miles its world flight. The first non Stop air flight across the Pacific Ocean achieved in three Days and seven hours was legs than one third the time the fastest trans Pacific liners Cross the Ocean Between Japan and Seattle Wash. Sixty persons made the voyage forty one in the Crew and Nineteen passengers. The final in tote circumnavigation voyage will be to Lakehurst n. J., some 2.500 Miles and will be started within thirty six forty eight hours. A. After circling the City for nearly five hours waiting for the Sunrise to Light its Way to the mooring Mast the ship nosed gently Down and her spider lines were seized by a contingent. Of marines and sailors. Troops guard ship troops the California National guard immediately marched onto the Field forming a human Chain around the sky conqueror during the mooring work. Six naval planes circled Over head As the big Silvery ship came to Earth. The nose the newest trans Pacific liner touched the mooring Mast at 5 35 a. In. The first word from the passengers the Zeppelin was from lady Grace Drummond Hay London. A i am so glad to be Back in she said. The passengers disembarked at 5 55 clock. The flying time the Zeppelin for the 16.880 Miles from Lakehurst n. J., was ccmpur.3d at �231 hours and 35 minutes. The Graf Zeppelin victorious Ever the Stormy Atlantic tha Bleak expanses Eurasia and the Challenge the Pacific arrived Over the City at 1 16 a. ., today 3 18 a. R., cd s. To. The dirigible really proved its ability to no and co a the charted air lanes the world with Little fear from storms and other menaces which ordinarily beset Aerial navigation. A waving lanterns out ports the control room signalled a greeting to multitudes assembled in automobiles and the Field As the Zeppelin sailed above the City. Thousands it the cheers from thousands threats were drowned out by Tuffe roaring horns and sirens from automobiles sightseers who were parked for i pics and Milfs around the highways leading to the municipal Airport. The Pollee speculations restricted entry to the Field to a maximum ten thousand cared for by offie amp a guest guard for automobiles. This include some to thousand military. Nayal and civilian police and service Crews. The historic flight the German Kirifi Sifola began at Lajos Ernrst. N. J., wednesday. Aug. 7 at 9 30 in., and arrived at Home Post. Fried Rich Hafen Germany saturday August in 6 33 a pics. To the voyage Bein Rem a liable for that Meed with which it had crossed the atlantic�?�5 hours 24 minutes from Start to step. Four Days later Angust 14., at 943 p. In. S. To the air i a apr Friedrich shaken for what was considered the most difficult part its world Njg by. 6,880 Miles Tokyo. The journey across tie wastes Russia Arn Siberia is made a Yit put following the predetermined course because unfavourable weather acid the dirigible Good that the hotly Totsy cabaret slay Good my a the result a dispute among Good blackmailers lathe than a Beer Good War. Shooting himself in the head with a revolver five times yesterday Forenoon at his Home near it. Vernon John Thompt wealthy Farmer age 35, failed to commit suicide and was arraigned in court this morning. The Case was continued motion attorney Fred Shandorf until nine clock August 28. The revolver which Thompt used while temporarily insane according to his attorney was about Twenty years old. The Only damage it effected was a slight Scalp wound hearing this morning in municipal court. Thompt is married and lives with his wife has no children but has a brother at Canton it was Learned today. He is the owner several fam to and is reported to have interests in the Oil districts in Oklahoma. Outside temporary insanity no motive can be found for the attempted suicide. Fred Shandorf took Thompt to his Home this morning where stays for about an hour. He will be confined to the methodist hos air Derby Victory for mrs. Thaden seem8 sure Columbus o., aug. 26.�? apr Victory in the women a National air Derby from Santa Monica cal., to Cleveland seemingly was within the grasp mrs. Louise Mcphetridge Thaden Pittsburgh today As the motors fourteen surviving Derby its were tuned up at port Columbus for the last Lap ending at the National air races at Cleveland. The take off from port Columbus for the non Stop flight to Cleveland originally was scheduled for noon today but the women pilots postponed it until 1 15 p. M., at the request Airport officials. The Lead off position went to mrs Thaden. She led the other ships into Columbus yesterday afternoon in the order their arrival Here. Two other lady Birds were left near the ear. Or. Thou it is re i Pital for two three Days where ported to be fully recovered from j he will be under observation. The Brief mental derangement and is unable to Tell just what made him attempt to take his own life. After the revolver which held five cartridges had been emptied without damage neighbors who heard the shots rushed to the scene and took the gun away from Thompt. The marshal at it. Vernon reported the Case to the county officers and sheriff w. H. Snow Deputy Emil Scott and Wood in speaking the affair Thompt said a i do not know How i happened to do such a foolish thing. I was just sitting in my Home when the idea c me to me to commit suicide and i could not keep from doing it. I do not know How i escaped being killed but i think that the bullets must have went to one Side As i jumper every time i pulled the trigger. Either that the gun was no Good. I have Nev unable id flyer Moscow. It Cut red the dista be in 107 hour 53 minutes arriving at to Defeyo August 19 at 3 37 a rn., p. S. To. Kab see amp in Japan the Only mishap thus sir to,.rubric the world flight was at is amp sum Gallira the air station near Tokyo where the dirigible was moored . Eckener to it a exp Jed for a Takeoff August 22 but unfavourable weather held him up for several holies. In attempting a Takeoff the dirigible swayed As it was being taken out its hangar and two struts a rear Gondola were broken. Repairs were made and the air liner took off for los Angeles St 3 13 p. ., 12 13 a. In. S. Friday August 23. It was the first time an aircraft Ever hq4 actually started a nonstop flight across the Pacific. The greatest Ocean had been conquered however by an air plane in 1928 when the Southern Cross made the flight from Califon la to Australia with two stops one at Honolulu and one at Suva. Fiji islands. Shortly after leaving kusum Igau a the Orst Zeppelin ran into a storm. A violent electrical display furnished the Aerial minded Glebe Trotters with a new experience it Rode out the storm slowly and then entered the great fog Belt in the northeastern Quarter the Pacific. Dodged weather . Eckener had planned to to behind yesterday but neither gave any indication dropping out j Low the great Circle steamship route the race. Mrs. Keith Miller to Seattle and then head directly new zealand was forced Down near i South for los Angeles. Twenty four Xenia. Ohio yesterday afternoon hours out Tokyo weather report Smith Deputy state sheriff went to before entertained the idea it. Vernon and brought the would j suicide and have no motive what be suicide to Mitchell where he was i Soever for planning ending my confined until the preliminary i but planned to join the leaders today. Heavy planes mrs. Louise Mcphetridge Thaden Pittsburgh. 19 35 04. Gladys Donnell Long Beach 20 32 25. Ruth Nichols Rye n. 21 15 -45. Amelia Earhart Boston. 21 45 37. Blanche Noyes Cleveland 23 45 -51. Elder Beverly Hills 25 nit caused him to keep to a Mere Southern course. That marked the end his weather troubles. A stiff Breeze came out the Southwest took the Graf Zeppelin in its Teeth and gave it a generous lift remaining its Tail until it soared Over the Golden Gate at Sunset yesterday. The Graf Zeppelin had accepted the Challenge the last Aerial Frontier and had conquered it with amazing facility. It covered the continued Page eight

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