Phineas Foggs Record Long Gone Now
The piece recalls early around the world records with Phineas Fogg as a fictional inspiration. It notes Jules Verne and real contenders like John Henri Dieurs and Charles D. Collier, plus Nephe Bly and Cal Burnley Campbell, and cites times around 40 or more days, detailing a parade of attempts and famous names from early aviator lore.
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Universel Sere
Lakenurst
Evkenor
Grint Zeppelin
Lakehurst
Do Dove
Dave
John Henri Dieurs
Ant Cant
Charles A. D. Collyer
Diely
New York
Phineas Fore
Jules Verne
Nephe Bly
Ton Phinena
Mfr
Porn
Cal
Burnley. Campbell
Anilre Jorger-Schmidt
Tom‘Henry Mears
Cover and Cruise News From Hearst Syndicate Notes
WABASH Ind Aug 7 A Gerald daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Teelan injured after escaping an angry hog and crawling into a pen. Atlanta proposal to raise the state gasoline tax from four to six cents per gallon. A land issue was introduced in the general assembly.
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Wabash, Ind
Mra
Lloyd Teelan
la Pen
Atlanta
General Assembly
Mears Defends Era as Flight Records Fall
The article chronicles record attempts and defenses in early long distance flights. It notes Mears renewing his title after rivals like Wells and Evans circled the globe in 28 days, while references to other pilots and attempts illustrate the era's push for faster travel and global circumnavigation records.
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Mears
Oly
Linton A. Wells
Faward
Evans
Edward Seblee
William Broek
Apo
Ben Spinble
New York
Japun
Pacific
United States Army
Chinenw Fogg
Trent
Hedand Wins Norge Suit in Boston Trial
In Boston a hearing addressed charges of misconduct against Mrs. Elizabeth Starrett by her husband Mintence Starrett and others. The Star Witness, Edward Colton, an aviator, testified about alleged abductions and an arrest linked to the case, but the trial was inconclusive for lack of evidence.
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Boston
Elizabeth TL Starrett
Mintence Starrett
Harry Willining
Enlom
Winn Storertt
Woman Shoots at Judge in Court
In Chicago a woman, Ida Burt, entered a courtroom and fired several shots at Judge Sfmmons Fudge John F. Hona, who narrowly escaped death. The crowd panicked as the shots missed their marks. an attorney tackled the woman and knocked the pistol from her hand.
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Chicago
Aug
Sfmmons Fudge
John F. Hona
Xin
Sormat
Ida Burt
Man Survives After Beesting Incident Near Farm
Aaron Kincall, 50, was found unconscious on a farm west of Warsaw after being stung by a hundred bees while cutting hay. He was revived by doctors and is reported recovering.
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Warsaw
Aaron Kincall
World circumnavigation log by Graf Zeppelin crew aboard
Skilful writers Sir Hubert Wilkins Lady Drummond-Hay and Warl Ho Von Wiesand will file exclusive reports from the Graf Zeppelin voyage led by Dr Hugo Eckener. The trio, veterans of polar flight and air travel, will describe the circumnavigation around the world as the airship sails eastward over the oceans and continents.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Hugo Eckener
Helo
Prulnta
Ube
Hese
Hubert Witkind
Lady Drummond-Hay
Warl Ho von Wiesand
Antonio
Hearet
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Polaroyr
Graf
Atlantic
Aricles
Maders
Jany Drummond-Hoy
Skyways
Father to Face Trial for Beating Girl With Cable
Charges of aggravated assault were filed in County Court No 1 Wednesday against Salinas Salinas for beating his seven year old daughter Lola with a copper mate. He is charged also with disturbing the peace in the court of Justice of the Peace Lanis Boltz. The girl was examined by County Youth Officer T W Goodman and was declared to be mute and dumb and was assigned to state hospital.
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Lospital
Katy Officials to Assist Exposition
Katy officials led by Hopes agricultural agent and Th Bufard met San Antonio officials to coordinate exhibits for the International Texposition to be held in November. Railroad leaders pledged cooperation to secure Katy line displays in Texas, with special reduced passenger rates planned but later suspended.
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Bufard
Warrotant Industrial
Katy- Enfe
Tialina
San Antonia
Norvember
Alden
Katy
Texas
Comet Reported From Denmark
Copenhagen observers report a new comet discovered by an observer named Farber, with telegrams received at Copenhagen and August 1. The Central Astronomical Telegraph confirmed the sighting but did not specify the exact discovery point or discoverer details.
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Cambridge
Maxs
Epnce
Finevord University
Copenhagen
Renmark
Farber
Major Halpin to Address Society Meeting
Maj Halpin will speak at a regular meeting of the Defense of America Society in the ballroom of Saint Anthony Hotel Wednesday night. Walpin, assistant chief of the Eighth Corps Area, is listed as principal speaker.
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Major.Halpin
Maj
Trobert J. Walpin
Aessistant Vhief
Mtnft
Corpa Aen
Tar Dofensets
Americ
Anthony Hatel
Count Castellane Improves Health at Saint Germain en Laye
At Saint Germain en Laye on August 2, Count Castellane former husband of Anna Gould was reported to be in much better health after several days of illness at the hospital where Towing XIV was born.
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Count Castellane
Germain-En-Laye
Trance
Hens de Castels
Anna Gould
Towin XIV
Navy tinship nearly ready for air in next test run
Washington Aug 1 The navy tinship an early metal hull airship is nearing completion under the Air Craft Development Corporation in Detroit. After past difficulties the hull is finished and will soon be filled with a heavy gas before flight. The interior is a single large cell and the vessel will be buoyed by helium to lift its metal frame.
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Washington, D. C
Navy
Detroit
Aircraff, Development. Corporation
Judge Watson Receives Praise From Public Figures
A stream of letters to Judge Dave Watson in Corporation County thanks him for court reforms reducing accidents and injuries. A. Tl. Marker, identified as a local killer in a Mesonic issue, writes of concern for street safety in San Antonio. The note recalls driving caution on a busy street and urges care to protect children on crowded roads.
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A. Tl. Marker
Dave Watson
Corporation
Watson
8A Antonio
Sr. Marker
Miller Delays Wiu Answer and Political Postponement
Ambiguous OCR text cites Miller delaying a response and a political discussion pause. Mentions Texas oil fellows, Lieutenant Governor Davis, and Christina Temperance union in a garbled report. Names and details are unclear but indicate a postponed decision on public office or policy.
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Austin
Hhe
Grant
Texas Oil Fellows
Ansing
Davis Miter
Gore
Srnor
Christina Temperance
Committeemen Appointed to Aid Census Effort
An executive committee of five members was appointed by Secretary Lamont to assist the commerce department in planning for the distribution of the upcoming decennial census. M. Feiker of New York was named chairman. Other members include Dr. Melvin J. Conway, Harvard University, and Peter Mostony of Weebert.
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Washington, D. G
Fi Motherd
Bcretary Lamont
Sadih
M. Feiker
New York
Wan Aameil
Melvin ‘Jt
Coneland
Harvard University
W. TB
Peter Mostony Weebert
Sheeta
Inciani
Tienry
Dennison
Ngbany Nars
Is Premature Aging Creeping Up On You
An old fashioned ad warns men around 40 of premature aging and health declines. It promotes a drug titled Pernenico claiming to restore vigor via gland substances. It alleges nationwide availability for $2.00 at Sommers drug stores in San Antonio.
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Fetente
Fee
Pernenico
Persenico
Owen
San Antonio
Sommers Drig
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Hartman
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