Commander Rodgers Dies In Plane Crash Over Delaware River
Philadelphia dispatch reports Commander John Rodgers, famed seaplane pilot, died when his plane nose-dived into the Delaware River near a landing field. Mechanic Samuel Schultz was seriously injured with a broken back as crews freed Rodgers. Rodgers, 47, was en route from Washington to inspect a new long-range airship project and had survived nine days afloat in the Pacific during a previous mission.
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Two Women Identified as Miss X in McPherson Case
Miss X Eli- Lorraine Wiseman told lawyers that she and her sister stayed at the Carmel cottage with Kenneth G. Ormiston, the man detectives say eloped with evangelist Ainne Sempre Mc Pherson. Wiseman says two Miss Xs existed and an affidavit named a different woman.
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Record crowd attends tenth annual farm picnic at Conomac Park
Hagerstown Maryland reports a record crowd estimated at over 6000 before noon, with expectant doubling by afternoon for the Washington County Farmers Association event at Conomac Park. The program includes a 1130 luncheon, a 130 concert by the municipal band, and speeches by Gertrude Warren of the US Agriculture Dept and Prof. Bomberger of the University of Maryland.
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Baron Holds Firm in Fraud Case Faces One Bad Check Charge
A young man claiming to be Baron George Exter Frederick Von Krupp Jr. faces a single bad check charge in Wilmington Delaware after arrest tied to a Denver agency case. He waives extradition and may be released if Denver officials do not file warrants. He supplied $100 to travel companion Charles Treasch and immigration officers pursue his true citizenship status.
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What next for Gertrude Ederle after big week
New York notes Gertrude Ederle faces choices after a highly publicized channel swim and adoring crowds. Offers from vaudeville, swimming, and film near a million dollars tempt decisions, while she recalls Valentino's bier and the crowd excitement that followed.
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LATE NEWS BULLETINS From Washington to Indiana
A jumble of brief AP items reports sailors landed at Meuchichia Nicaragua to protect foreign lives, a Delaware attorney general prosecuting Berea Von Krupp in Albuquerque, infantile paralysis cases in Delaware, ex-convicts captured after wounding police in Oklahoma and Arkansas, burials and missing person inquiries, plus golf and tennis results with names like Commander Jehan Rodgers, Mary Anglere, William Tilden, and players in Midwest events.
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Woman Nears Dover Goal in Channel Swim
Mrs Clemington Carson of New York battles the English Channel, six miles from the French coast, with Frank Perks as her partner swimmer. The pair started from Cape Gris-Nez late at night and faced ideal seas as they pressed toward the finish near South Foreland. Carson, mother of two, trails strong as Gertrude Ederle’s feat looms in the background.
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Dempsey Seeks Sparring Partners For Title Defense
Gene Tunney days earlier returned to routine training as Jack Dempsey scours the country for sparring partners paying up to 200 dollars weekly. Dempsey aims to sharpen his speed and power to meet Tunney in the title defense, while rivals like Gunther and Smith question his present form amid the hunt for capable partners. Tunney plans to move training to Stradburg, Pennsylvania after a brief day off.
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Optometrists Valentino May Be For Permanent Unit Buried In Europe
A meeting of Optometrists at the Atlantic Hotel in Orcan City formed an association to promote the field. Elected officers include Boulden as president and Barton as treasurer, with plans to adopt by-laws and hold regular meetings. A ceremony and entertainment are planned for the Wednesday gathering. A memorial note reports the death of Valentino, with services and burial details at a Catholic church and related arrangements.
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Tunney Joined Small List Of Beatens In Initial Battle
Gene Tunney, early in his career, faced Chuck Wiggins at the Commonwealth Sporting Club in New York. The decision favored Tunney, amid a rough crowd and uneven officiating, in a bout described as a bore by onlookers.
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Break at Michigan State Reformatory Sets 25 Convicts Free
Twenty five inmates escaped from the Michigan State Reformatory at Sonta, seizing guards, overrunning dormitories and the administration office. Deputies recaptured some. others fled toward Lansing and Detroit in several cars as police mobilized countywide.
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Stock market rises on favorable news and strong earnings
Constructive trade news backed by record railroad earnings spurred a further advance in prices in today's stock market. Heavy trading for a summer session with sales of 60000 dollars saw United States Steel lead the advance, rising over two points as large blocks changed hands. Continental Baking General Asphalt and Union Rubber rallied on renewed speculative interest while investment grades followed Atchison to a new high. Combined operating results for July were expected to near twelve million, indicating a potential high monthly record and further price gains for the year.
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