Graf Zeppelin Sets Atlantic Crossing Record to Lakehurst
The Graf Zeppelin, on its third Atlantic crossing, lands at Lakehurst after 93 hours flight time. Thousands greet the airship as it completes the long voyage from Germany, tying a new record for lighter than air crossings.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Atlantic
America
Germany
Los Angeles
Friedrichshafen
Newark
Naval Station Landing Field
East Fortune
Scotland
Roosevelt Field
England
Graf
Gulf Stream
Nation’s Banks Report Record Deposits Across the United States
A public report from R N Sims secretary treasurer of the National Association of Supervisors of State Banks states that deposits capital and total resources of U S banks are larger than ever, reflecting a healthy condition.
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St. Paul, Minn
United States
R. N. Sims
National Association of Supervisors of State Banks
Poincare Recovers Rapidly After Operation
Former Prime Minister Poincare is recovering quickly in Paris after his recent operation. Doctors report the improvement is so good that no further bulletins are needed at this time.
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Paris
L Poincare
Parachute Jumper Sets Record in Cincinnati
Rex Harker, famed parachute jumper, set a new world delayed drop record in Cincinnati by falling 9,000 feet before deploying his parachute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Rex Harker
Navy Plane Sets 100-Mile Speed Record
A naval torpedo plane piloted by 8. B. Smith established a new speed record of 100 miles in 27 minutes at Newport Rhode Island. The event marks a notable achievement in naval aviation and showcases the capabilities of first class aviation pilots in carrier training and long-range missions.
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Navy
Newport
R. I
Naval
B. Smith
Myoko Cruser Sets Sail on First Cruise
The Japanese cruiser Myoko under Premier Hamaguchi and his cabinet made its first voyage at speed of 33 knots.
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Tokyo
Myoko
Hamaguchi
Mussolini Celebrates 46th Birthday at Carpena Farm
Premier Mussolini marked his forty sixth birthday with a quiet day at Carpena farm in Romagna near Pre dappio, the birthplace of the longtime leader, as he spent time with his wife and family.
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Rome
Mussolini
Carpena Farm
Romagna
Predappio
Horse Show Prizes Increased in Kansas City
Prizes for the American Royal horse show next fall will total $40,000, doubling the amount previously awarded at this annual turf classic.
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Kansas City
Emmerson to Announce New Illinois Commissions
Governor Emmerson expects to name several new members to the Illinois Commerce Commission and the State Boxing Commission within days. He said he is giving careful consideration to reorganization of these two important bodies.
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Springfield
Emmerson
Ilinois Commerce Commission
State Boxing Commission
Seattle boy wins Edison scholarship in national contest
Wilbur B Huston a sixteen year old from Seattle Washington son of Bishop Arthur Huston won the Edison scholarship after a national contest with candidates from forty eight states and the District of Columbia. He will receive four years of tuition at MIT with expenses paid by Edison and was lauded by Mayor Walker as champion of the champions. Four other finalists earned lesser scholarships and free tuition to technical schools. All forty nine candidates scored above sixty points.
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New York
Wilbur B. Huston
Seattle
Wash
Arthur Huston
Olympia
Edison
West Orange
America
District of Columbia
Walker
New York City
Huston
Thomas A. Edison
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Henry Ford
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Samuel W. Stratton
Charles H. Brunissen
West Redding
Conn
Ivan A. Getting
Pittsburgh
James Seth
Santa Fe
M. M
Bernard Sturgis
Butler
Ind
Ewvery
New Co op Council Launched Aims At Unified Action
Baton Rouge reports the National Co operative Council formed with a million farmers from diverse co operatives. C O Moser elected temporary president and Charles W Holman named acting secretary. Eight division representatives approved a plan to legally incorporate and begin operations in coming weeks. The council seeks Washington headquarters and aims to unify agricultural co operation policy to influence national markets and public opinion.
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Berkeley
Calif
Dagens
Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
C. P. Moser
Dallas
Texas
American Cotton Growers’ Exchange
J. D. Miller
Susquehanna
Dairymen’s League Co-operative Association, Inc
National Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation
John D. Zink
Springfield
Mass
Eastern States Farmers’ Exchange
Co. B. Denman
Farmington, Mo
National Live Stock Association
Federal Farm Board
R. A. Ward
Portland
Ore
Pacific Co-operative Wool Growers
8S. D. Sanders
Seattle
Wash
Washington Co-operative Egg and Poultry Association
J. J. Knight
Kansas City
Equity Union Grain Company
Ernest R. Dowdie
Wichita
Kan
Kansas Co-operative Wheat Marketing Association
Farm Board Warns Against Rushing Wheat Market
Washington reports the federal farm board, which outlined a 20 million dollar agency to handle the wheat surplus, warns against crowding primary markets. It says it cannot forecast fair prices or judge quotations and notes flooding the market is unwise amid a cash futures price spread. Aims to avoid immediate marketing with a substantial reduction in world supply expected.
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Washington
Federal Farm Board
Mandell Retains Lightweight Title Against Canzoneri
Sammy Mandell of Rockford Illinois defends his lightweight title by defeating Tony Canzoneri of New York in a 15 round bout at the Chicago Stadium. Mandell remains world champion after a spirited challenge from Canzoneri, the former featherweight king.
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Mandell
Canzoneri
Chicago
Sammy Mandell
Rockford
Tony Canzoneri
New York
Feathers
Elm Beetle Threatens Oregon Shade Trees
Elm trees across Oregon face severe defoliation as the elm leaf beetle attacks, including areas in Corvallis. The pest targets widespread shade trees and may impact local greenery and aesthetics.
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Corvallis
Ore
Oregon
Endurance Flyers Die In Monoplane Crash
Minneapolis, Minnesota Captain P J Crichton and Owen U Haughland were killed when their monoplane Minnesota crashed after nearly seven days aloft in an attempt to set an endurance flight record.
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Minneapolis
Minn
P. J. Crichton
Owen U Haughland
Minnesota
Phillips Captures Canadian Welter Crown in Toronto
Jackie Phillips of Toronto won the Canadian welterweight championship by a decisive ten round decision over rival Red Bragan, also from Toronto.
Magnetic storms forecast from sun spot on Aug 14
Pasadena observers report a gigantic sun spot powerful enough to cause magnetic storms on the earth on August 14. Dr. Seth B Nicholson of Mount Wilson Observatory states the spot may trigger the disturbances.
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Pasadena
Califf
Seth B. Nicholson
Mount Wilson Observatory
President's Cup Regatta Soon in Washington
The Chesapeake and Potomac Power Boat Association announced a regatta for September 18 and 14 in Washington marking the debut of the new group.
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Washington
Chesapeake and Potomac Power Boat Association
Peru awards Hoover decoration in anniversary act
The Peruvian government bestows the grand cross with diamonds of the Order of the Sun on President Hoover and the grand cross on Secretary of State Stimson to mark Peru's 108th independence anniversary.
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Lima
Peru
Hoover
Stimson
Columbus Rules Ban 80 Foot Trailers
Ohio attorney general rules that trailers longer than 80 feet are illegal in Columbus Ohio and statewide.
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Columbus
Ohio
Billy Won't Let Nurse Be Omitted From Prayer
A mother in treatment at a hospital leaves her children with a caregiver who earns high praise. The story recalls how the children adopt a new word for the nurse and insist on including her in evening prayers. A visiting clergyman is challenged by four year old Billy who notes the omission.
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Billy
Brothers Earn Dollar by Clean Clothes Challenge
Willie and Bob, six and seven, receive new suits from their grandfather who promises a dollar to the one who stays clean longest. While playing near an old well on a Sunday, Bob slips and nearly drowns. Willie runs home to claim the dollar as Bob is rescued by his grandfather pulling him out by the hair.
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Willie
Bob
Wille
Insect Fights Insect Beetles Sent From Melrose to Seattle
Two hundred beetles were shipped from Melrose to Seattle to act as shock troops against a vast caterpillar army. They were released in a section where caterpillars swarmed on tracks and caused a street car to slide downhill. Imported from Europe in 1901, the beetles are said to be hereditary enemies of the caterpillars.
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Melrose
Seattle
Wash
Europe
First Dad Debates Daughter’s Expensive Music Lessons
A parent protests the cost of vocal and instrumental lessons for his daughter, arguing a radio is cheaper and offers equally poor quality. The exchange contrasts high spending on music training with cheaper, lower-quality broadcasting options.
Sudden marriage proposal sparks old maid dilemma
A debate unfolds as a young woman questions whether she must marry a fool to avoid lingering singlehood. The conversation reflects social pressures around marriage and independence in a small community setting.
Is the Girl to Blame She Jim Jones?
A brief item from Border Cities Star questions fault in a relationship split. The column suggests the woman bears some blame while noting Jim Jones appears unsettled and the couple’s rift is under discussion.
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Jim Jones
Border Cities
Ay for Beauty Sparks Shared Admiration
A playful remark highlights a communal appreciation for beauty, noting the warm, collective exclamation of praise. The line frames beauty as a unifying, uplifting experience shared by all.
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