Italia Sighted Over Sweden During North Pole Flight
The Italian dirigible Italia was reported cruising in clear weather above Sweden at about 60 kmh, passing Ver Oskarshamn early morning. General Umberto Nobile began his second North Pole attempt at Spitzbergen with 200 cavalrymen aiding the launch from Stolp, after weather delays. The crew included Nobile, his wife and daughter, and the fox terrier Ilitaina. Captains Wilkins and Eielson, recent polar flyers, were at Spitzbergen to greet the Italia upon arrival.
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Berlin
U.P
North Pole
Italia
Sweden
Upsala
Ver Oskarshamn
Spitzberg
Nobile
Ilitaina
Retine
George H. Wilkins
Carl B. Eielson
Polar
Point Barrow
Alaska
Snitzbergen
Japanese Chinese Clash Reported Near Taiwan
Tokyo dispatch says Japanese and Chinese forces clashed at Taiwan after Chinese looting of the city. The war office reports ongoing fighting as Japan sends hundreds of soldiers into Shantung province to protect Japanese nationals and interests.
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Tokio
U.P
Japanese War Office
Taiwan
War Office
Japan
China
Shantzing
Campaign Treasurers to Testify Before Senate Panel
The treasurers of Democratic and Republican presidential campaign groups will be called before the Senate investigating committee, likely on Monday. The witnesses include key campaign heads from headquarters in Washington Chicago and New York as the inquiry moves toward the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
Senate
Mgex King
Hoover
Reed
Loween
Chicago
Smith and Curtis
New York
Bremen Crew Back in New York Landing at Millers Field
The Junkers F-13 with Bremen team crew landed at Millers Field New York at 11 88 am from Washington. Pilot Frederick Melchior flew the craft to Washington yesterday to place it at Baron Gunther von Huene feld Capt Hermann Koch and Major James Fitzmaurice. Washington welcome left Major Fitzmaurice dazed by the ovation. He recalled being nearly crushed by cameramen during the reception.
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Miller Field
New York
U.R
Junkers
Bremen
Washington
Frederick Melchior
Gunther von Huenefeld
Hermann Koch
James Fitzmaurice
James J. Walker
Major Fitzmaurice
Lindbergh plans multi nation flight to Europe this summer
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh prepares for a summer flight to Europe with plans coordinated by six independent quarters. Governments meteorologists and military airmen in Greenland Iceland and surrounding regions contribute data for safe routing via St John’s Newfoundland and Labrador, Iceland and Greenland with potential return routes via Asia and Alaska.
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Washington
U.P
Charles A. Lindbergh
Europe
United States Weather Bureau
Greenland
Iceland
Lindbergh
University of Michigan
William H. Hobbs
Aitho
Lowell H. Smith
Army Venture
Grwenland
Labrador
Newfoundland
St. Johns
Brough
England
Kirkwall
Orkney Islands
Smith
Hors
Teeland
Reykjan
Frederisksdal
Ivigtut
Scipcihle
Hawkes Bay
Thomas G. Lanphier
Army Air Service
United States
Asia
Alsatian Islands
Alaska
Announce Discovery Of Pneumonia Cure
Chicago reports a new pneumonia cure announced by Prof. Robert C. Belden director of the American Institute of Homeopathic Research. The treatment will be shared with the medical world late this year or in 1929 after data from 8,000 treated cases is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.R
Robert C. Belden
American Institute of Homeopathic Research
Borden Sai
Borden
Shepherd High Defeats Midland 13 to 5 in Baseball
Shepherd High School baseball beat Midland High 13 to 5 on Tuesday. The Shepherd lineup dominated early with a fast start and solid pitching. Next, Shepherd faces St. Louis on Friday afternoon at the Honey adt diamond.
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Shepherd High
Midland
Shepherd High School
Midland High
Shepherd
St. Louis
Flying steady in New Endumnce try Thomas endurance flight
New York May 3 Lieut Royal W. Thomas aims to break the world endurance record in a single handed flight from Roosevelt Field Long Island in the Bellanca Reliance. He had logged 24 hours aloft and could surpass Charles Lindbergh’s 38 hour 30 minute mark if he continued. Joe Hart circles Chickasha at a distance in a parallel solo attempt.
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Roosevelt Field
New York
Royal
Long Island
Thomas
Bellanca
Reliance
Charles A. Lindbergh
Paris
Thomas Ond
Joe Hart
Hart
Chickasha
Ho B. Clark
Will Rogers
Radio Corporation
General Motors
Tom
Daniels Pledges Support To Democrat Nominee
RALEIGH North Carolina May 38 RALEYS Josephus Daniels former secretary of navy will support the Democratic presidential nominee He says the Democratic party is the only hope of saving the nation from private interests and corruption He sent the message by tele gram to Wilbur Gillette campaign manager of James A Reed in California Gillette asked Daniels if he would run as a vice president candidate on a ticket headed by Senator Reed or Senator Boran should Governor Alfred Be Sinita be the Democratic nominee
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Wilbur Gillette
James A. Reed
California
Gillette
Daniels
Reed
Boran
Alfred
Sinita
Yachts Enter Honolulu Race From Newport Harbor
The Newport Harbor Yacht Club sponsors the trans Pacific Honolulu race starting May 30 from Newport Harbor. Sir Thomas Lipton donates a prize cap and trophy brought from England. Don Lee's Invader of Los Angeles, winner in 1926, defends its title as yachtsmen from around the world enter the event.
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Los Angeles
Honolulu
Newport Harbor
Thomas Lipton
England
Double Indemnity Ruled For Minors
Lansing Mich May 8 Any employer of minors between 16 and 18 without a department of labor permit must pay double compensation for injuries, even if the minor was not in a hazardous job, according to Attorney General Witt M. Brucher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Department of Labor
Witt
M. Brucker
Labor Department
Marriage of Local Couple Announced
Marriage notice reports the engagement of Ka McGinnis daughter of Mr and Mrs James McGinnis to Miles Walsh son of Mrs Mildy Walsh. The couple wed at St Marys church in the town and will reside in Saginaw.
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Ka McGinnis
James McGinnis
Miles
Walsh
Mildy
St. Mary's Church
Miles. Walsh
Saginaw
Army Concentration for Mock Chesapeake Bay Battle
A mock defense exercise near Fort Story tests Chesapeake Bay harbor defenses. The 52nd railway artillery regiment moves from Fort Eustis with eight 8 inch and four 12 inch mortars to Cole, then ferried across the James River to join coast artillery units in a simulated coast defense against an approaching enemy fleet.
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Mauritz A. Hallgren
United ‘Press
Washington
U.P
Hampton Roads
Chesapeake Bay
Panama Canal
Pacific
Norfolk
National Capital
Coast Artillery
Fort Story
Chesapeake’ Bay
52Nd Railway Artillery
Fort Eustis
Cole
James River
Regi
12Th Coast Artillery Regiment
Atlantic
Joint
Army and Navy Board
Kalamazoo College Heads Refuse Comment on Dance Ban Row
Kalamazoo Mich May 3 Dr Allen Tieben president and Dr Frank Bachelder business manager refused to comment on Lenawee Baptist association action. The group withdrew support from Kalamazoo College over belief student dances should be condemned by college officials. The association urged the state Baptist convention to direct funds wisely.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Allen Tieben
Kalamazoo College
Frank B. Bachelder
Lenawee Baptist Association
Lenawee Association
Monroe
State Baptist Convention
Kalamazoo College Bulletin
Heben
Former Army Pilot Aims Endurance Flight Record
Joe Hart, a former United States Army flier, pilots the Ryan monoplane Chickasha on a solo endurance flight from Chickasha Oklahoma toward Fort Worth Texas in an attempt to set a new world record. The flight began at 5 43 45 this morning with Hart returning toward Chickasha after a leg to Fort Worth.
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Chickasha
Oklahoma
U.P
Joe Hart
United States Army
Southwest
Hart
Fort Worth
Texas
Injunction Granted Against Glen Haven Cemetery Group
A temporary injunction stops Glen Haven Cemetery association from starting work on a Kessler boulevard site in Indianapolis. Judge Harry Chamberlain upheld a city rule barring cemeteries within 1000 feet of park property, siding with neighbor Earl B. Cox who fears property damage. The group has sold founders lots to Michigan buyers.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Glen Haven Cemetery Association
Kessler Boulevard
Harry Chamberlain
Earl B. Cox
Chamberlain
Glen Haven
Michigan
Pontiac Authorities Retrace Steps in Missing Boy Case
In Pontiac Michigan on May 3 authorities renewed efforts to find four year old Norman Monson who vanished Friday. Max Brock the last person to see him at about 4 15 p m was reinterviewed as detectives attempt to follow a possible lead in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Mich
U.P
Norman Monson
Max Brock
Brock
Norman
Baptists Vote No Support for Kalamazoo College
The Lenawee Baptist Association in Monroe Michigan on May 83 narrowly adopted a resolution opposing financial support to Kalamazoo College over alleged misrepresentation as a Baptist institution and the college allowing dancing by students. The body, led by Moderator Rev D In Richert and clerk-treasurer Rev Warren Jackson, convened with speakers Rev F L Currey and Rev Mark F Sanborn among others, and Weston was chosen as the next meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Mich
Lenawee Baptist Association
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Baptist Church
D. In Richert
Temperance
Warren Jackson
Tecumseh
A. Chesney
Adrian
M. Spooner
Waston
State Board of Managers
O TH. L. van Ness
R.S. Chalmers
H. R.stevens
Morenci
Weston
F. L. Currey
Lansing
J T. Magill
Jackson
Mark F.sanborn
Detroit
Lynch and Corwin Apply for Marriage License
Leo Martin Lynch of Weidman and Helen Dorothy Corwin of Mr. Pleasant file a marriage license application. The couple seeks to wed in the local jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Martin Lynch
Mr. Pleasant
Helen Dorothy Corwin
Weidman
Mt Pleasant High School Falls to College Freshmen in Dual Meet
Mount pleasant high school lost to Central State Teachers College freshmen 93 to 49 in a college field dual. Freshmen swept nine of thirteen first places led by Stewart Butler's team with standout wins from Courter in discus and Ferris in javelin.
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Mt. Pleasant
College Athletic Field
Stewart Butler
Hooker
Tyvo
Courter
Ferris
Mount Pleasant High School
Central State Teachers College
Wondy Whittal
Phillips
Bilcox
Chamberlin
Whittal
Sumera
Keller
Johnson
Yeomans
Crité Hell
Robinson
Critchell
McNeal
Bastain
McClintic
Jones
Lenhart
Reed
Black
Kelley
Whittai
Witzer
Krang
Hayden
Pope Voice Cautions on Fascist Girls Meet
Pope Pius expresses disapproval of a Fascist girls athletic meet planned in Rome. He says such contests should strengthen and beautify the body but must avoid vanity and violence and should be held within proper bounds during the Virgin Mary month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
U.P
Pius
New York Woman Official on Trial
Mrs Florence E Knapp the state's only woman to hold a high office goes on trial in Albany on larceny charges and misappropriation of 41000 from the census fund. Special prosecutor George Medalic alleges she took 26000 from 1200000 and distributed it to relatives while siphoning 16000 for herself. The case followed accusations she used census funds to pay relatives salaries.
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Albany
New York
Florence E. ’S
Knapp
George Z. Medalic
Bank Cashier Saves Life As Bulletproof Glass Stops Robber
Detroit banks security glass saves John Wells cashier of the Commonwealth Commercial State Bank from bandit during a one man hold up attempt. The bullet lodged in the glass and did not injure Wells who avoided harm in the incident. The robber fled the scene amid alarms and police pursuit.
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Detroit
Mich
John Wells
Commonwealth ,Commercial, State Bank
Wells
Eastern Stars Meet at Winn in Semiannual Session
About 200 members attended the twenty-eighth semi annual meeting of the Isa bella Gratiot association Order of Eastern Star at the Masonic temple in Winn. Gertrude Lewis grand treasurer of Michigan gave the principal address. Me Pleasant chapter members participated in a flag drill before a noon banquet. Alma chapter conducted a memorial service in the afternoon.
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Isabella Gratiot Association
Order’ of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Winn
Gertrude Lewis
Grand Chapter of
Michigan
Me. Pleasant
Alma
Central State to Battle with Ypsilanti Team
Central State prepares to host Ypsilanti in a conference baseball game as coach Lodewyk seeks a victory in a pivotal early season clash. The Maroon and Gold aim to avoid losses in four conference games while Detroit City colleges don’t field a team.
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Mt. Pleasant
Central State Slagians
Ypsilanti
M.C. C
Maroon and Gold
Detroit City Colleges
Lodewyk
Althoit
University of Toledo
Central State
Maroon and Old
Detroit Tech
Bearcats
Shanghai Bombed by Seaplane of Northern Army
Seaplane of the Northern army bombed Shanghai at noon today dropping four bombs on the Chinese section. Two Chinese were wounded by the explosions and one building was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Upy
Northern Army
Proud Fisherman Returns From North County Sheriff Captures Rainbow Trout
William Hess county sheriff retires from a Jordan river fishing trip with a rainbow trout weighing nearly five pounds and measuring 21 inches. He also brings back his limit of 12 inch or longer fish and praises the fishing conditions.
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William Hess
Jordan River
Bill
Auction Sale Notice for Mrs. Lowe at Deerfield area
Mrs. Lewis Lowe will sell at the residence two miles north and one and a half miles west of Deerfield or one half mile east of Two Rivers a list of horses cattle and implements. Sale begins at 12:80 oclock. Davis and McCall Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Lowe
Deerfield
Two Rivers
Davis & McCall
Teaching Force for Shepherd Schools Chosen for 1928 29
The Shepherd public schools have announced their teaching staff for 1928 29 led by Superintendent C C Crawford. Raymond Nash serves as principal and English instructor with Mr Warriner resigning to attend the University of Michigan. The science, math, music, art and language teachers include Lloyd Oehrie Bertha Brooks Nyla Blancher Harriet Chapman Ruth Hyma Hilda Walton Ella Schelka Laura Clemens and Dorothy Kitsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Shepherd Public Schools
C. C. Crawford
Raymond Nash
Lloyd Oehrie
Bertha Brooks
Nyla Blancher
Harriet Chapman
Ruth Hyma
Dorothy ‘Kitsman
Hilda Walton
Kansas City Roller Skater Heads Toward New York Trip
From Kansas City Missouri May 3 A roller skater plans a 1500 mile journey to New York riding roller skates. He carries a letter from Mayor Beach and aims to visit mayors along the route. The wager is 500 dollars and he expects mild trouble on gravel paths.
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Kansas City
U.R
México
New York
Mayor Beach
Uffi
Hall
Chicago
Bastett
Equalization Fee Out of Farm Relief Bill
Washington May 3 Opponents claim a surprising victory as the house removes the equalization fee from the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill by a 152 to 20 vote. A subsequent final vote was anticipated to be satisfactory to sponsors though the fee’s fate remains unsettled. Rep Ashwell Democrat of Louisiana proposed a restructuring with a $400,000,000 revolving fund and all other parts of the bill except the fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
McNary-Haugen
House
Althoit
Rep
Ashwell
Democrat
Louisiana
Fea
Shriner Convention Ends With Deep Sea Fishing Trip
Miami hosts the Shriner annual convention with business sessions concluded and a deep sea fishing expedition for the crowd. Visitors from Los Angeles Philadelphia Detroit Indianapolis and Nashville enjoyed concerts parades and a Biscayne Bay yacht promenade. The finale includes a dance along Biscayne Bay as the convention closes.
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Miami
Fla
U.P
Shriners
Florida
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Detroit
Indianapolis
Nashville
Biscayne Bay
Sions
Atlantic
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Bulletin
N.Y
Lingbergh
Lone Eagle
Kazoo College
Action of Lenawee Baptist Association
Rouse
N State
College
Pope
Downstate Aggregation
Shanghia
North
K. C. Ton
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