Detroit Aerial Olympics Draw Thousands at Ford Airport
Detroit June 29. More than 100000 observers expected for the Detroit Air Olympics events: the national air tour and the Gordon Bennett international balloon race at Ford Airport. Twenty nine airmen compete on the national tour for the Edsel Ford trophy over a 6300 mile route. twelve balloonists from eight countries entered in the Gordon Bennett race. Selfridge Field hosts elimination trials for the national model airplane contest as preparations continue for tomorrow's events.
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Convention Near Final Act at Houston Tex
A midpage convention report recalls trains ready to depart Houston within six hours after adjournment. Melvena Passmore sang as Alabama judge Sollie proposed Maj. Gen. Henry T. Allen for vice presidency, amid confusion in the hall. Senator Bratton presented Senator Robertson as the convention moves toward history.
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Melvena Passmore
Harrison
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Michael Sollie
Henry T. Allen
Rhine
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Robinson
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Sam G. Bratton
Mothers Aid Money Made Available In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg June 29 The apportionment of Mothers Aid funds to 57 counties is announced by State Treasurer Samuel B Lawlis. Ten counties failed to draw funds freeing 48 571 to other counties. For the current fiscal year starting June 1 the 57 counties will receive 1 779 285 43. The last legislature set 2 760 000 for the biennium with 40 000 for administration and the rest distributed to compliant counties. Lawrence County’s new allocation is 17 621 88. The surplus remains unallocated.
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Samuel 8.Lawis
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Six Face Arrest For Violation Of Prohibition Laws
Federal judge issues bench warrants for six Clinton county and Scranton men for manufacturing and possessing beer in violation of prohibition laws. Defendants named include Scott L. Seybold and John D. Harvey of Lockport, John F. Harvey and John L. Harvey of Lock Haven, Glenn B. Nihart of Castanea township, and Isaac Judd of Scranton. Warrants issued at the request of U S Attorney A B Dunsmore.
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Pays Hotel Bill After 21 Years
A Bellefonte hotel bill from 1907 was paid by a mystery man who arrived with two companions and slipped into the hotel at night without payment. He refused to reveal his name, saying only that he and friends were marooned and left without funds. The proprietor accepted the settlement after 21 years.
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