Search For Courtney Plane At Sea Stalls After SOS
The steamship President Hayes nears the Atlantic crash site of Captain Frank Courtney s seaplane but finds no trace. Radio calls to the plane go unanswered as SOS messages indicate urgent help before daylight. The vessel moves to the scene with orders to arrive around 11 00 a m GMT while awaiting further word.
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United Press
U. S
Thuringia
U.R
President Hayes
Frank ‘S. Courtney
Atlantic
Courtney
Hayes
Molchin
S. S.thuringia
Flight crew forced to land mid transatlantic arc in distress
Captain Frank T. Courtney and three British companions were forced to land at sea between the Azores and Newfoundland while attempting a Lisbon to New York one stop flight. They signaled for aid as ships near the area altered course to assist. The group had waited in Horta after leaving June 28 hoping to complete the first western Atlantic crossing with a stop at the Azores.
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New York
Frank T. Courtney
Azores
Newfoundland
Lisbon
North America
Courtney
London
Hayes
Celtic
Cadvic
Tis
Horta
Azores Island
Gripsholm
Radio Marine Corporation
Columbus
IE. B. Slesmer
Nonkeap
Fred Pierce
E .W. Gilmour
Hortartoday
Atlantic
Wan Accused Of Governor's Murder Dies
William S Taylor, 96, who was declared fraudulent winner of Kentucky's 1899 governor race, dies in Indianapolis. Taylor fled to Indiana to escape charges linked to the assassination of Governor elect William Goebel and later worked in life insurance in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Indi
William 5S
Taylor
Kentucky
Yayley
William Goebel
Goebel
Vowlor
Empire Life & Accident Insurance Company
Smith Promises Farm Inquiry If Elected
New York August 2 Such Republican leaders as former Governor Lowden of Illinois and Democrats who have studied farm problems will be called to discuss the agricultural situation with Governor Alfred E. Smith if he is elected president. Smith said today after conferring with George N. Peek, chairman of the Corn Belt commission, and will discuss the farm problem at length in his acceptance speech in Albany on August 22.
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New York
Lowden
Illinois
Alfred, EB. Smith
Smith
George N. Peek
Corn Belt Commission
Albany
Workman Dies in Brave Rescue Attempt at Wyandotte
Detroit reports a fatal gas fume incident at a steel tank car cleaning. Cliff Moore of Wyandotte collapsed from fumes and James Regan died trying to save him. Two other workers were revived after collapse outside the car.
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Detroit
Mich
Wyandotte
Cliff Moore
Wyanddottte
Moore
James Regan
Lenpail
Cay
Travel Across Atlantic Due For New Era
A new era in trans Atlantic travel is anticipated as Germany plans two 46 000 ton liners the Cremen and the Europa capable of 26 1 2 knots. Britain advances with the Brittanic a 60 000 ton liner to compete in speed and comfort. Cunard and Transoceanic lines also pursue larger vessels as Europe and America vie for Atlantic prestige.
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New York
England
Germany
France
Italy
America
North Atlantic
Cremen
Europa
Mauretania
Europe
Ambrose Light
Great Britain
Ganaxil
Transoceanic
Midland Fifth Annual Garden and Flower Show
The Midland Garden Club announces the fifth annual Garden and Flower Show to be held August 10 and 11 at the Midland Community Center. Exhibits offer several hundred dollars in cash prizes with changes to juvenile and adult classes so that children 18 and under compete among themselves.
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Midland Garden Club
Midland
Thompson Brothers Arrange Care for Mt. Pleasant Business
Sid D. Thompson and his registered optometrist brother FH B. Thompson of Ithaca arrange for FH B. Thompson to manage the Mt. Pleasant business during the month of August while Sid D. Thompson is away.
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Sid D. Thompson
FH. B.thompson
Ithaca
Eare
Mt. Pleasant
Ocean wide search for the American yacht Azara
Santander Spain authorities say the American yacht Azara has been sighted off Comillas eighty miles west and is expected to enter Santander harbor at eleven PM. King Alphonso ordered a full ocean-wide search with radio ships along the course reporting no sighting up to noon.
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Santander
Spain
U.P
Comillas
Here
U.R
Alphonso
New York
Atlantic
Thouoht
Detroit Banker Benjamin Dansard Found Dead At Bollest Harbor
Coroner George J. Huber announced that Benjamin Dansard, a Detroit banker, died from self inflicted wounds. The body was found by his son at the Bollest Harbor estate near MONROR Mich. The coroner did not state if the wounds were accidental or deliberate and said there likely would be no further inquest.
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Monror
Mich
U.P
George J. Huber
Benjamin Dansard
Detroit
Dansard
Bollest Harbor
Here
Rio
Hoover Finds New Question of Importance Aboard Train
On a 1000 mile trip to the west Hoover and his 21 year old son Allen fished at Medicine Lake with little success. He cites trout abundance seasons and vows more time for fishing in a proposed reform program. He discusses forest conditions and a plan to preserve the Redwoods en route to San Francisco arriving at 9 30 am.
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Herbert Hoover
San Francisco
U.R
Medicine Lake
Hoover
Allens
Allen
Oregon
California
Angers
Ile
Redwoods
Convicted in Evergreen Park Mail Robbery Case
Charles Limpy Cleaver was found guilty on seven counts in the February Evergreen Park mail heist, while Charles Wharton was convicted on one conspiracy charge. Each faced penalties up to 47 years for Cleaver and two years for Wharton plus fines. new trial motions were started immediately.
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Chicago
U.2
Charles “Limpy
Cleaver
Evergreen Park
Charles Wharton
Wharton
Senator-Elect Suffers Stroke of Apoplexy
Atlantic City Aug 2 Senator-Elect William F Ware of Pennsylvania suffered a stroke at Ventnor near here. His condition was reported as serious.
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Atlantic City
New Jersey
United States
Freet
William F. Ware
Pennsylvania
Ventnor
Typhoon Rages in Tokio Japan Killings and Floods
In Tokio Japan on August 2, a deadly typhoon has killed at least twenty people in the worst storm here in 18 years. The typhoon has raged for three days with overflowing rivers and torrents causing widespread flooding. Estimated total damage reaches ten million dollars.
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Tokio
Japan
U.P
Cleveland detective kills wife then shoots himself
Thomas Lear a 49 year old Cleveland railroad detective shot his wife and wounded his step son Frank 24 before turning the weapon on himself. Both Lear and Frank were dying minutes later after a pre breakfast quarrel climaxed the tragedy.
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Cleveland
Ohio
U.P
Thomas Lear
Frank
Lear
Death Toll From Oil Explosion Rises in Illinois Plant
Death toll from the Lawrenceville Illinois oil still explosion at the Indiana Refining Company plant rose as more victims died in Good Samaritan hospital Vincennes Indiana. Five of the 26 victims died last night and two more deaths were reported today. Authorities held little hope for seven severely injured.
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Vincennes
Indiana
Lawrenceville
Illinois
Indiana Refining Company
Good Samaritan Hospital
Central Graduates 168 At Summer School Commencement Today
At Central State Teachers College 168 graduates receive diplomas and certificates as Prof. I E Rankin of the University of Michigan English department delivers the commencement address on Graven Images. Gifted students earn Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees along with life certificates in various fields.
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Central
Central State Teachers College
I. E. Rankin
University of Michigan Department of English
Detroit Taxi Cab Rate War Sparks Citywide Turbulence
Detroit police answered three riot calls and twelve other emergencies as Checker Taxi launched a five cent per third of a mile rate to undercut United Cab’s five cent per quarter mile. About 160 drivers clashed. one man hospitalized, several drivers beaten, six arrested. United expected to cut to ten cents per mile. Four years earlier a taxi war forced a peace under a uniform price.
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Detroit
Mich
Checker Taxi Cab Company
United Cab Company
Checker
Mussolini Orée Investigation of Italia Disaster
Rome authorities move toward probing the Italia polar flight as Premier Mussolini orders the inquiry. General Nobile and Captain Zappi, rescued from the ice, await audiences, while Nobile reports to Admiral Sirianni on the dirigible’s fight. A separate note warns that cold water kills ducks.
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Rome
Teely
Au. 2
Italia
Benito Mussolni
Nobile
Zappi
Mariana
dCx
Sirianni
Navy
Finland Leads In Olympic Track and Field Finals
Amsterdam August 2 Finland set the pace in the Olympic finals scoring 25 points in three men s events the hop step and jump the 1500 meter and the javelin The United States managed only five points taking second in the hop step and jump After day s finals United States 128½ Finland 48 Great Britain 37 Sweden 31 Canada 28 Germany 27½ Second day highlights showed Finland Sweden Germany and Japan sharing honors in four finals with Oda of Japan taking the hop step and jump second place and Levi B Casey of the Los Angeles Athletic Club placing second with 15 17 meters Florence McDonald of Boston was the United States lone winner finishing sixth in the girls 800 meter event
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Amsterdam
Finland
United States
Great Britain
Sweden
Canada
Germany
Netherlands
U. P
Japan
Oda
America
Odao
Levi B. Casey
Los Angeles
Florence McDonald
Boston
Fraulein Radke
Larva
Illinois Party Leader Predicts Smith Victory
Chicago August 2 Thomas I Donovan chairman of the Illinois Democratic state central committee told John J Riskol he believes Illinois will give Governor Alfred E Smith of New York an overwhelming majority in the national election Donovan and Floyd E Thompson the Democratic nominee for governor finished a canvass of the state and found no pro Hoover sentiment down state.
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Chicago
Thomas I. Donovan
Thelinois
Democratic State Central Committee
John J. Riskol
Democratic National Committee
Illinois
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Donovan
Floyd IE. Thompson
Franco plane damaged in forced landing near Huelva
Seaplane Numancia piloted by Commander Ramon Tranco was forced to land at La Rabida harbor after departing Cadiz in the first leg of a round the world flight. Engine trouble in the opening hour was blamed for the mishap as the ship waited at the port associated with Columbus.
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Huelva
Spain
U.P
la Rabida
Christopher Columbus
America
Numancia
Ramon Tranco
Cadiz
Paris Plans Underground Sidewalk System For City
Paris officials approve a moving platform sidewalk concept to connect rail stations beneath the city. The plan envisions three moving belts operating at different speeds for safe transfers and may carry baggage and food between midnight and early morning. A four year build and nearly a billion franc loan are anticipated to fund the project.
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Paris
France
U.P
Longchamp
St. Cloud
Auteuil
Initiation of Six Into Eastern Star at Masonic Temple
Six new members entered the Eastern Star lodge in a Tuesday evening ceremony at the Masonic temple. About twenty guests from sister chapters attended to assist with the rites. Refreshments followed the closing business meeting.
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Eastern Star Lodge
Masonic Temple
Fireworks To Feature Fair Night Program
Tsabella County fair plans a three night fireworks display from Altale Fireworks of Newcastle Pennsylvania. The shows titled Holland The Romance of Our Navy and The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius run August 22 23 and 24 with additional scenes and noise salutes. Afternoon events include horse races four free acts The Flying Sydneys The Lallardo Troupe The Hickville Rube Band and horse pulling contests. Mt Pleasant merchants fund an extra band to boost musical acts alongside the Rube Band.
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Tsabella County
Altale Fireworks Company
Newcastle
Pennsylvania
Holland
Hickville
Mt Pleasant
The
Fair Association
Hayes
Mt. Pleasant
Outlook Seen By AG Specialists On Hog Market
Lansing August 2 A favorable outlook for the swine industry over the next two years is reported by the Bureau of Agricultural Economies and Michigan officials. The hog supply for the coming year is expected to be smaller than last year, with improved domestic and foreign demand for pork and a more favorable corn hog price ratio. Storage hogs are above average and the hog market may run large through July to October with a possible rise in slaughter. The report notes shifts in spring pig crop, and suggests a generally favorable trend into fall and beyond.
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Lansing
Mich
Bureau of Agricultural Economies of
United States Department of Agriculture
Herbert E. Powell
Michigan State Department of Agriculture
Verne H. Church
Michigan
Althe
United States
Cowihog
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Duke Keith Burnham
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Ie D. Gibson
Hyrum D. Gulliver
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Thomas A.mcconnell
Lillian Viola Morford
Laurence FE. Showalter
Sr. M. Petronilla Tureck
Howard Riley “Woodruff
Russell C. Bennington
Sr. M. Gergetta Bannon
Lilah Irene Barnekow
Inez B. Beckwith
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Mussolini Orée
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Llinois Party
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