Italia Dirigible Italia Crew Believed Alive Near Northeast Land
Kings Bay reports that the Citta di Milano is prepared to assist if needed as the Italia crew of 18, including General Nobile, is believed alive after a crash near Cape Leigh Smith off Northeast Land. Rescue efforts face shifting ice conditions and pack ice near Foyn Island while signals are faintly detected.
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Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
Italia
Citta di Milano
Hobby
Braganza
Northeastland
Citta Ai Milano
Cape Leigh Smith
Foyn Island
North Cape
Pasvik
Appeals Fail Him Harry Thaw Sails for United States
Harry K. Thaw sailed from England aboard the Aquitania for America after being declared an unwelcome guest. He claimed no landings occurred at Cherbourg en route to New York and showed no visible concern as appeals failed. Thaw criticized Home Secretary Joynson-Hicks but remained largely isolated on deck during the voyage.
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Southampton
Eng
Harry K. Thaw
America
Aquitania
England
Cherbourg
France
New York
Thaw
William Joynson-Hicks
Home Secretary
Kingsford Smith's Southern Cross Completes Trans Ocean Flight
Brisbane greets Charles Kingsford Smith and the Southern Cross crew after a 1762 mile leg from Suva to Brisbane, completing the perilous trans oceanic journey in under 21 hours. The pilot, joined by Ulm Lyon and Warner, receives lavish gifts and official congratulations as the final Brisbane to Sydney hop remains.
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Brisbane
Australia
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Southern Cross
Suva
Jiji Islands
Oakland
Calif
Kingsford- Smith
C. T. Ulm
Harry Lyon
James Warner
Beagle Farm
Kingsford-Smith
Ballina
Here
Pacific
Coolidge
Commonwealth
Los Angles
G. A. Hancock
Allionaire
Kingsford
Smith
Ulm
Sydney
Lion
Warner
Smith Wedding Brilliance at Albany Nation Democratic Convention
Miss Catherine Smith youngest daughter of Governor Al Smith wed Francis Quillinan of Troy New York in a high profile ceremony in Albany. Governor Smith gave the bride away and George Quillinan served as best man as Julia Manning acted as maid of honor. The gown featured ivory moire taffeta with rose point lace and a six yard veil. The couple departed under a staff held arch, with lilies of the valley and white orchid sprays. Continued on page 13.
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Catherine Smith
New York
Francis Quillinan
Troy
N. Y
Cardinal Hayes
New York City
Smith
Albany
al Smith
George Quillinan
Julia Manning
Rose Point
Big Lumber Yard At Washington Is Destroyed by Fire
Fire early today wiped out the White Yard Lumber company plant in Washington Iowa causing about 40000 dollars in damage. Three cars nearby burned and plate glass shattered across nearby buildings. The heat cut power plunging the city into darkness and stopping Rock Island Milwaukee rail traffic for over an hour.
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Washington
White Yard Lumber Company
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Convention Sidelights at Kansas City From Iowa Delegation
Kansas City hosts Iowa contingent as Mike Tobin and Dan Turner arrive as Lowden supporters. Tobin and Bullis clash over roles with Turner ready to assist. Farm visitors expected to spend about $100 for four days, potentially signaling large crowds and economic impact.
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Kansas City
Mike Tobin
Tobin
Dan Turner
Corning
Iowa
Turner
Low
Hoovefite
Hoover Leader Sees Farm Bureau Endorsement Likely
Kansas City reports suggest Hoover will win the Republican nomination on an early ballot as the Farm Bureau relief plank gains traction. Sam Thompson and C F Hearst bring the plank to Kansas City where farm relief support could quiet the farm relief fight. Vetter and other Muscatine delegates head to the national convention with several local figures joining for the trip.
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Vetter
Kansas City
Muscatine
W. S. McKee
G. W. Titus
Wesley Ruthenberg
Gabe Bowman
A. J. Weaver
George M. Hinshaw
Hoover
Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Sam Thompson
C. FE. Hearst
Iowa
Farm Bureau Organization
Farm Bureau
Herbert Hoover
Federa
Weather outlook and river stages across Iowa Illinois
The weekly forecast shows cooler conditions tonight in eastern areas with continued fair weather through Sunday for Iowa and Illinois, and showers in the southern portions. The Upper Mississippi Valley and central Great Plains expect scattered showers, near normal temperatures overall, with some southern areas below normal early week. River readings show St Paul 0.1 falling 0.4, La Crosse 2.6 falling 0.1, Dubuque 47 falling 0.1, Davenport 3.3 falling 0.1, Muscatine 4.9 falling 0.2, Keokuk 2.0 steady, St Louis 13.7 rising 24.
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Iowa
Illinois
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
St. Paul
la Crosse
Dubuque
Davenport
Muscatine
Keokuk
St. Louis
Rumors of Hoover Nomination Spark Camp Rivalries
In Kansas City several thousand discuss a possible Hoover nomination while factions deny a bolt from the Republican ticket. Indiana leader Elza O. Rogers says Hoover may win Indiana but would back him if he makes the grade. Propaganda week centers on building momentum as delegates mass ahead of the convention.
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Bullis
Chicago
Tobin
Kansas City
George M. Nhinshaw
Hoover
Elza O. Rogers
Indiana
Narrow Cave-In Buries Two Workers in Washington Iowa
Perry Johan superintendent of the water plant and Oren Wallace street commissioner were buried up to their necks when a cave-in occurred while repairing a water main. A rescue crew dug for about thirty minutes to free them, and both escaped with their lives.
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Washington
Perry Johan
Oren Wallace
Lowden Presses Equalization Fee Principle in Farm Relief Plan
Kansas City AP dispatch reports former Illinois governor Lowden reiterating support for the crop equalization fee as the fairest method to distribute farm relief costs. He said the Farm Bureau plank described the principle and welcomed any better solution, while avoiding other platform questions. Delegates move toward three pools as Hoover supporters claim a solid bloc near 596 votes on the first ballot.
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Kansas City
Lowden
Illinois
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Federation
Lewden
Herbert Hoover
Commerce Secretary
Hoover
Iowa Delegation Plans Seconding Hoover Nomination in Kansas City
Iowa delegates debated seconding Herbert Hoover at the convention in Kansas City on June 9. Mrs. T. P. Hollowell claimed Harry Weaver would speak for Hoover, but Weaver denied the report, noting 27 delegates were pledged to Lowden.
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Hoover
E. R. Hicklin
Iowa
Weaver
Kansas City
Herbert Hoover
Londen
Harry 0. Weaver
Wapello
T. P. Hollowell
Lowden
Opening Day Agenda for Republican National Convention
The official order of business for the opening day on Tuesday June 12 includes: call to order at 11 p m by William Butler of Massachusetts chairman of the renahlieen nators' committee prayer call of convention by Roy O West secretary of the republican rational committee temporary roll call election of temporary chairman address of temporary chairman election of temporary officers formation of committees on credentials permanent organization rules and order of business resolutions and miscellaneous business.
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Kansas City
William Butler
Massachusetts
Renahlieen Nators
Roy
West
Ilinois
Republican Rational Committee
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Cita DI Milano
Dirigible
Hope For
Harry Thaw
United States
Frank C. Lowden
Southern Cross Lands Safe
Robert Quillen
Waxy
Mrs. Cuilliman
Houston
Big
Plank
Commerce
Bolt
Hoov
Is Victor
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Mittee
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