World flight begins from Cadiz aboard Numancia
Spanish aviators started a global tour in a seaplane named Numancia. After three attempts the craft rose from the water, heading toward the Azores then Halifax and New York. Pilot Ramon Franco expects to return to Cadiz in 43 days, covering about 200 miles on the initial leg.
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Cadiz
Associated Press
Suitin
Dilays
Numancia
Azores
Atrm
Halifax
New York
Ramon Franco
Americans break pole vault and discus records in Amsterdam
At the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam in August, American athletes set new marks. Shin Carr and William Droegmueller shattered the pole vault record with 4.19 meters, while William Droegmueller again topped the pole vault at 4.96 feet? A discus champion, Houser, achieved an Olympic record of 47.32 meters. Jim Carson and Kiyi of Finland also excelled, with Anderson of the U.S. placing among top finishers.
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Olympic Stadium
Amsterdam
Aug
America
Shin Carr
William Droegmueller
Droegmuellar
Bil Houser
United States
Los A
Woo
Ay Kiyi
Finlang
Houser
Jim Carson
John Anderson
U. 3
Phe “ Mutterad
Metro Lion Visits City on Tour
Lea, the Mero-Getawyn-Mayer Hon, has paid a personal visit to the city yesterday drawing stable attention. The tour of the country continues with Lea appearing in multiple locales and attracting local interest.
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Lea
Mero-Getawyn-Mayer
Win
Counirs
Keene Airport Nears Opening and Meet Plans
Keene plans the official opening for the first week of September likely Labor Day with a grassed field to reduce dust and a major New England air meet during the opening. The Junior League and American Legion express thanks for support to injured players from the league series, crediting The Portsmouth Herald and local doctors for care and cost assistance.
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Keene
Keene's
Frank E. Rooma Post
No. 6
American Légion
Taba
Beane
Tony Daniels
Portsmouth Herald
Herald Fund
Herald Hag
Eastman, Taylor and Carty
Portsmouth Hospital
Canadian Wins 200 Meter Race at Olympic Games
Canadian Percy Williams captured the 200 meter title in Amsterdam, adding to his 100 meter victory, marking a British Empire sweep in the day’s early finals and delaying American defense in track events. Williams ran a brilliant race as Hahn and other American sprinters faced setbacks in hurdles and middle-distance heats.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Percy “Willams
Canada
Oly
United States
British Empire
Sidney Atkinson
South Africa
Williams
Little Activity at New Bedford Strike Focus
Associated Press reports scant action in New Bedford Mass with lean picket lines during the 16th week of labor trouble. About 100 pickets plus onlookers gathered at the Whitman and Acushnet mills, dispersed by police. Leaders awaiting trial are expected to be released. 230 followers found guilty of visiting, with sentences of three to six months, appeals filed.
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Associated Press
New Bedford
Mass
Acushnet
Whitman Mills
Whit
Paddock Eliminated in 200 Meter Semi Final in Wet Amsterdam
Amsterdam reports Charles Paddock, American sprint star, eliminated in the 200 meter semi final as rain drenched the track. Percy Williams of Canada won the heat in 22.0 seconds, beating Walter Rangeley of Britain by three yards. Jacob Schuller of Germany finished third. Sidney Atkinson of South Africa won the 110 meter high hurdles with a time near the world record, defeating American contenders including Anderson, Leighton Dye, and John Collier of Brown. United States medals were limited as Collier finished close behind Anderson.
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Trig
Rangeley
Schultz
Koernig
John Fitzpatrick
Canada
Schuller
Germany
Hahn
Herbert O Becher
Hahn Anu
Mel Shepherd
Amsterdam
Charles Paddock
Sobby
Percy Williams
Jing Walter Rangeley
Great Britain
Jalob Schuller
Paddock
Qing Stephen Terday
Atkinso
Americ Anderson
Leighton Dye
John Collier
Brown
University
Farl Tueson
Dartmouth College
Nine bridge workers killed in Ontario canal collapse
St Catherine Ont Aug 1 nine workers were killed today when a steel gate failed at the Welland Canal in Chorals Ont sending about 30 men into the canal.
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Associated Press
St. Catherine, Ont
Welland Canal
Chorals
Ont
Tad Jones Visits Rye Beach Coach at Tarragut House
Noted football mentor Tad Jones appeared at Rye Beach’s Tarragut House as a recent guest. He is renowned for his coaching career and was welcomed by local sports circles and journalists.
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Tad” Jones
Rye Beach
Tad" Jones
Piping Water Into School Sees Groundbreaking Work
Water is being piped from the junior high school site at Rye Center into the new building. The project aims to improve essential facilities and ensure a reliable supply for students and staff.
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Rye Center
Badger Resigns as Manager of Colonial Theatre
Volney C G Badger resigns as manager of the Colonial Theatre after long service. Pierce Hall, long associated with local enterprises, will be renovated and reopen in early September with dancing and other amusements planned as a theatre for the public.
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Volney
Badger
Priss
Pierce
Pierce Hall
Tobey States His Platform for Governor Nomination
Manchester Aug 1 Charles W Tobey Republican candidate outlines platform supporting state maintenance of trunk lines while opposing state takeover of town highways He pledges strong enforcement of Prohibition and protection of homes and property Rail facilities and dependable year round transportation are stressed as vital to New Hampshire communities.
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Manchester
Charles W. Tobey
Tobey
Lam
Eastend Team Wins Contest in Eight to Three Victory
The Fast nd baseball team defeated Wentworth Street Well played game by a score of 8 to 3. Applebaum and BT provided key plays while Merrill and Hailey starred for the losers.
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Wentworth Street
Ted
Feldea
Applebaum
Merrill
D.ober
Acron
Hailey
Exclusive distributor sought for water pumping systems
Wanted by leading manufacturer Water Pumping Systems a man or company as exclusive distributor sold through dealers excellent opportunity territory sufficient to produce large returns must own car and furnish best of references apply Friday until 8 p m Manufacturer Hotel Rockingham
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Rockingham
Accident at Lawrenceville Ill Leaves Several Dying
At Lawrenceville Illinois an explosion and fire injured twenty seven workers at an Indian Refining Company plant. Five men were engulfed by hot oil and drenched flames. Reports indicate several severe burn cases with at least six not expected to survive. Most injured were rushed to a hospital in Vincennes Indiana about fourteen miles away.
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Associated Press
Lawrenceville
Indian Re Company
Bital
Vincennes, Inn
Are Candidates for Delegate
By Associated Press Concord Aug 2 1924 Henry Keyes of Haverhill filed papers at the State House as a delegate candidate for the Republican state convention. Also filing were Maj W G Trickey of the Soldiers Home Tilton George A Sargent of Warner publicist and Thomas G Hill of Laconia probate judge.
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Concord
Aug
LA. S
Renry
Keyes
Haverhill
State House
Maj. W. 4
Repairing Road at Hampton Beach North Shore
A strip of road on the Ocean boulevard at the North Shore Hampton Beach is being repaired.
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Hampton
Bousevard
North Shore
Hampton Beach
Drowned at Winnipesaukee Claims 12-Year-Old Girl
In Laconia on August 1 Kathleen, 12, daughter of William Hogg of Lawrence, drowned last night while swimming at a camp on Bear Island in Lake Winnipesaukee. Her mother was nearby as the tragedy occurred during bathing.
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Laconia
Kathleen
William, Hogg
Lawrence
Lake Winnipesaukee
Bear Island
Hoge
Mags
Good Season for Hay Across the Vicinity
Farmers report a bumper crop as this summer proves one of the best in memory. The season brings plentiful hay for local farms and bodes well for pasture and livestock needs.
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Hartford Building
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Keene Airport
New England
Robert M. Bruce
J. A. McCarthy
Daniel &. O'Brien
Ralph D. Brackett
Volney C. Badger
Eastend
Lawrenceville, Ill
Winnipesaukee
Clara
Richard Arlen
Mal Hallett
Ameri
Iestra
Columbia Recording Orge Hampton C
Hughie Connor
Chiack
Asino
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