Von Wiegand Describes Zeppelin Sighting Land Journey
Reporter K H von Wiegand recalls the Graf Zeppelin flight toward England, noting a night crossing toward Cornwall and the arrival near land at dawn. He describes wind conditions, crew reactions, and the ship’s speed as it neared England with the British capital in view.
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von Wiegand
Zeppelin
K. H. von Wiegand
Cornwall
England
Dr. Eckar
Deady Drom Ape Bey
London
West Longiade
Morsing
Orgs
Hubert Wilkins
Orwa
Washington Monument Sees Record Crowds in Heat Wave
Nearly 490000 visitors ascended the Washington Monument amid an extreme heat wave. Crowds filled the capitol grounds and surrounding memorials as records surged for summertime tourism in the nation’s capital, with officials noting the heat and crowds as a remarkable historic scene.
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Twashington
D.C
Washington Monument
Capitol
Farm relief plans debated at University of Virginia
Senator Connally of Texas told attendees at the Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia that export debentures offer a path to aid farmers and balance competition with industry. He argued the plan would free farmers to sell abroad and bring goods back duty free, shaping prices without direct treasury cost.
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Texas
Pantages 5 Under Charge Continues Amid Turmoil
The wealthy Pantages couple face murder charges as trial looms for Mrs. Pan tagean in the death of Tie Rekumuio, a Japanese motorist killed in a road incident. Witnesses testified Mrs Pan tagean showed agitation before the fatal crash, while the defense argued preliminary hearings indicate intent was unclear.
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Peracor
Huilio-Keith-Orpheum Eizeult
Bafkias
Pentages
Sirs
Tee Mentagen
Tie Rekumuio
Driver Injured After Truck Crashes in Calvert
In Hearne on August 10 a UPI report says a Gulf States Utilities company truck left the road and plummeted into an embankment near Calvert. A. T. Steveart, 25, of Luling, sustained serious injuries, while other occupants escaped with minor wounds.
Escaped Convict Taken Into Custody
CORAICANA Aug. 10 Bob Pollock was recently escaped from the penitentiary and captured in Chamb near there. He was held in the town jail and prison substation were modified to accommodate him.
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Coraicana
Bob
Pollock
Wen
Chom
VY. McMurmy
City Hosts Painters Convention Three Day Event
Eugene B. Dihull, vauspire of the New Orleans Cove of Bars, arrives from New Orleans to attend Lap Master Mainrers and Dec aratora contention as Aug 12 to 14 events open. W. D. Craig chairs the cool yeotion committee with Z. B. Jackson presiding of the local Lexa Mastery Dajnters and Devura dors chapter.
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Eugene B. Diboll
Vampire
New Orleans Cave
Nf Bats, Painters’ and Decorators Organization
Winbarn Field
Ross C. Burns
Eugene B. Dihull
New Orleans
Bars
CG Burns
San Antonio
Atu
W. D. Craig
Cool Yeotion Committee
Z. &. Jackson
Loral
Lexa Mastery Dajnters and Devuradors
Dibelt
Alnie
Oil Well Flames On as Workers Fail to Stop Fire
A fire at an oil well erupts with flames rising as crew struggle to suppress it. Reports indicate delayed control efforts and ongoing risk to nearby facilities, with emergency responders coordinating containment.
Zeppelin Crosses Atlantic in Speeding Airship Voyage
The German airship Graf Zeppelin, commanded by Dieter and Captain Eskener, advances toward Friedrichshafen after departing from Land’s End, aiming to break the transatlantic record. Winds lift cruising speed to 35 miles per hour, with early breakfast reports noting 3570 miles covered in the first 21 hours and altitudes from 600 to 1000 feet.
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Lehmann
Eckener
Liberty
Iain Lehmann
Diridere
Ang
Land's End
Atlantic
Friedrichshafen
Azores
Th. Eskener
Sve
End Nears in Snook Murder Trial
Jury trial momentum shifts as defense fights insanity claim for Dr James Snook. Witnesses discuss a hammer assault and alleged kicks to the throat in the case involving a young woman tied to a drug scheme and a possible auto incident. The prosecutor cites prior statements about a vein-jugular injury and expert testimony on memory gaps.
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Rome
Ohio
Terry
James
Duuy
John Crestor
Coben Ter
Simok
Kerrville Woman Wins 26 Piece Silverware Set in State Contest
A Kerrville woman, Mrs Schulz, won a 26 piece silverware set in a statewide contest sponsored by the Aard SL college department. Judges scored 192.7 from a 200 point scale after 2948 entries. Other Kerrville entrants included Mrs Rogers, Miss Culpepper, and local dignitaries noted in a feature about Helena and surrounding communities.
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Kerrville
Herman
Schultza
Ard SL College
J. L. Thomas
Ac Wid MM. College
Kereville
Door Tender at Press Club Marked as Dollar Year Man
Washington Aug 10 A door tender at the National Press Club who has served for 80 years was celebrated on his eighty seventh birthday. The long serving figure known as Mac was honored as a symbol of the club’s historic hospitality and dedication to journalism in the nation’s capital.
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Anurt
Witte Chapman
San Miguel
Alascosa
Dlas
Druther
Mane Frieni
Press Club
Washington
D.C
Nallimal Press Club
Getal
Ters Nored
Plymouth
Visit of Dawes Inspires Trish Pleased
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Aue
Ghanted
R. Martinexea
Tomas Sfare
Tnndell
Kellertye
Jra
Renieri Rodott Villarenl
Mars
Rocatina
M. Mierjachta
Monroe
Strlechin
von Whitehead
ST. Whitewaits
Gailan Va
Antonis Galtan
Freitz
Marin Prtra Matin
Alion Walker
Allen Walker
Dello
Moody trims millions from Texas appropriation bills
Cavermor Mouily cut 3.018 million dollars from major appropriation measures in Texas, reducing the total to 44,770,005 dollars and likely delaying the voter approval of the 32 cent maintenance tax. Several state colleges and institutions faced large annual cuts, including College of Mines El Paso, Texas Tech Lubbock, and North Texas State Teacher's College Denton, among others.
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Austin
Cavermor Mouily
Thutright
College of Mines
Jat Pi
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Texan Tech
Lnitback
Southwest Texas State Teachers Colege
San Marzos
Texas State School of Dent
Gymmasium
Bilding
North
Mexas Junior College
John Tarletoy Agricultural Callege
Tenutre View Normal
Texas
el Paso
College of Ta Huainin Arts
Teany Tech
Lubbock
Enel
Texas State
Callege
Commerce
North Texas State Teacher's Entlere
Bam Houston State Teacher's College
Huntsville
Coleg of Arts and Industries
Kingsville
Routhwear Texan
Budget cuts and vetoes hit Texas state spending
The board of water engineers saw a $6000 cut after Governor Moody blocked a $2400 annual salary for a Texan representative aboard a ruling body. Other items, including a $40,000 underground water survey, remained untouched while education budgets were trimmed. A new director of game preserves was not authorized, and many court and public salary items faced vetoes or reductions. Overall items affected include claims payouts, tax refunds, and various appropriations across departments.
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Paschopathic Hospital
Board of Control
Galveston Or
Dalln
Willie
Lie
Abilene
Austin State School
Keeble
Austin State Hospital
Confederate Woman's Line
Deai, Dumb and Blind Institute
Negea
Reninavi
Schodl
Gatesville
Homorsiena
Husk State Hospital
San Antonio State Hospitals
Children's Department
State
Son Angelo
Wichita Falls
Heardial
Kisonstard
Teraa
Arfatem
Higheay
Railroad Tommirrden
Zov-Ermar
Highsray Department
Railroad Commission
Amung
Railraay Commission
Welcome Salacy
Inter
Arcanita
Aleo
Divinien of
Horteoulgnee
Department of Ngelentings
Capitol
Aleo Wreatelcken
Board of
Pardune and
Perolea
Board of Water Engineers
Moody
Tro Sant
Hie Gennde
Quitmad
Human of
Johor
Court Hill
Supreme Court
SAO
Courts of Criminal
Picnic Weather Promised to A. by J. H. Jarboe
Weather forecast notes fair skies and cooling winds for weekend travel. Northerly winds expected near the harbor area with a chance of showers later in the period. Temperatures to rise in the west Texas region as anglers and picnickers plan outdoor activities.
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J. H. Jarboe
Graf Zeppelin Makes German Landing
Spectators crowded the docks as the Graf Zeppelin landed. Notables from New York and Chicago awaited the airship’s arrival while Dr Eckener prepared for future flights. A hush fell as Eckener departed and crews unloaded gear, amid a restrained crowd and a pledge of silence from a key member.
Zeppelin Breaks Airship Records Across Atlantic Flight
The Coral Zeppelin landed at Felixstowe after a 46 hours 52 minutes voyage from Lakehurst New Jersey to Paris France setting record speeds for airship crossings. The journey followed a delta route across the Atlantic with deviations to catch favorable winds. Officials and crowds in Paris greeted the craft amid headline spectacle.
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Laketaket
Paris
France
Takelitrat
Corty-second Paralle
Cherbourg
PARIA
Amd
Fridlricheshéfen
Lakeburn
Nirtinn
Flnemn
Graf Zemelin
Puria
Fingland
London
Reilly
Lagd
Bee
Lane Fan
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