Captain Hawks Return a Surprising Flight Across Oceans
A dramatic account by Arthur Brisbane describes Captain Hawks traveling from America to Los Angeles for a golf match, then returning by air at unprecedented speeds. The piece explores aviation feats, European geopolitics, and a speculative look at future conflicts while noting drought impacts on American life and cultural figures like Marion Talley.
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Hawks Returna
East
Arthur Brisbane
King
Hawks
Amerlica
Jooding- Fler
Allantic
Lin Arellic
Los Angeles
Wi Gane
California Faces New Labor War Amid Filipino Worker Warnings
In San Jose California authorities report a wave of employer arrests and warnings after programs targeted at Filipino laborers in tea and vegetable crops. Over 100 workers were released following the crackdown as new labor tensions emerge in the region.
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Ban Jose
Coli
Oechnedtuts
Ater Receiing Prongraiouy Warninige Ngaibee
Uss of
Filipleo Jabor
Newton Will Contest Vote Four Doctors With Duchess of York
Four physicians attended the Duchess of York at her expected birth, led by Bir Henry Bimson chief surgeon. World obstetrician Bir Meurp Sinson among the specialists, as preparations stretched into the ninth day. Earlier births of Princess Mary and Elizabeth noted, with J. NM. Clynes awaiting the ascent of the newborn.
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Ghamte
Cbild
Henry Bimson
Graugi
Mary
Wso
Elizabeth
Ydeh
Apri
St Louis Champs Fly Toward 1000 Hour Endurance Goal
In St Louis on August 14 UFI Re crowned endurance champions Dale Derkson and Forest O Brine. They logged 24 hours toward the Wwevinus record at 2 29 a m and had been aloft about 579 hours. They headed toward a historic 1000 hour endurance goal as Greater St Louis supported the effort.
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Abese
St Louis
Vorent O'Brine
St. Louis
Dale
Derkson
Vorest O'Brine
Bi. Louis
Houston Home Fire Fatal to Child
A two story frame house fire in Houston yesterday trapped a four year old boy, Louis Shafer, who died from burns and suffocation. His mother Mrs Frank Shafer and sister Rose, 11, were rescued, along with Mrs M E Brown and four prisoners who were also saved from the blaze.
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Houston
Aus
Finmer
Louis Shafer
Frank , Shafer
Louis
Rose
M. E. Brown
Appointment at ZL Lexington Far Reat
Want ads list a tea room furnished suitable for lunch room and cafe, with details and classification codes. Also notes a grand hand mowing machine and hay rake, with classification references and prices.
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Lexington
Gerand
Crosby Radio
Tintonin
Inday
Coolidge Praises Navy Scientific Talent And Service
A Northampton letter to The Light lauds peacetime Navy roles in science exploration and civil affairs. It cites Admiral Byrd and Admiral Prary as polar pioneers, Admiral Bristol in Constantinople, General Russell in Haiti, and General Butler at Chiladelphia, praising naval disaster relief, diplomacy, and the Washington navy observatory. The author credits Navy talent as a great reserve power for the nation.
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Northampton
Mass
Ate
Light
Prary
North Pole
Byrd
Bristol
Constantinople
Marine Corps
General Russell
Haiti
Butler
Chiladelphia
Navy Department
Naval Observatory
Washington
San Francisco
Navy
Miners Entombed After Explosive Coal Mine Disaster Near Princeton
Aug 14 Princeton reports 1 killed and 48 entombed after an explosion at the Coalmont coal mine near Princeton. Crews recovered one miner, two horses, and an unidentified survivor as rapid rescue efforts broke through 800 feet of debris to reach a cavern blocking the passage. Cause of the blast unknown.
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Dso
Hieckburn
Coalmont Colfisra
Albert Coat
Rei Smith
Debrig
Hoover and Lindy to Talk Aviation
Aug 14 report says President Hoover plans an aviation party at a Virginia lodge. Charles A. Lindbergh and four government officials will accompany to discuss aviation issues and related topics.
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Hoover
Lindy
Wassingtoxnad
Sloorer Haa
Virginia Mountaine
Charles A. Linlbereh
Jake Korman Fined in Punch Board Gaming Charges
Fines totaling 383 dollars were assessed Thursday against Juke Korman a punch board agent in gaming with punch boards by Justices I F Noliz and John T Onion. Fifteen charges before each Justice were disposed of with guilty pleas in multiple cases and totals varying by case. Several cases were dismissed.
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Juke Korman
I. F. Noliz
John T. Onion
Korman
Boltz
Onion
Way Fed
Boy Flier Delayed On Transcontinental Flight Bid
Westfield New Jersey august 14 A 16 year old aviator kaldie schneider who left for columbus ohio is overdue by about an hour after his takeoff from the airport. officials in columbus expected him around 11 am local time. a six and a half hour flight delay noted as the boy pursues a transcontinental record.
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Westfield
N. J
Columbus
Ohio
Sirport
Roward
Kaldie Schneider
Bishop Darlington Dies in Kingston Hospital
Bishop Darlington of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Tinrristurge Pennsylvania died today at Kingston Hospital after a lengthy illness. He led the diocese for many years and was a prominent church figure in the region.
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Darlington
Kingston Walmington
Tomes H. Darkington
The
Tinrristurge
Pennsylvania
Pentestant Episcopal
Alea
Kingston Hozplin
Texas murder trial nears verdict amid heated defense
In Hondo Texas Edwards stands trial for the murder of Bradshaw as final arguments halt court. Defense attorney W H Blanton limits his remarks while prosecutor K Woodley prepare for the afternoon session. Jury expected to retire for deliberations by 4 PM amid disputed self defense and insanity claims.
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Hondo
Texas
Auz
Heiner Edwards
Jobo
Brad
San Antonio
Usen
W. H. Blanton
K. Woodley
L. Patterson
Yatterson
Dawn Brown
Medina County
Aban
Eels
Edwards
Argliss
Ilwards
Locrue
Steuck Shulls
Wren
Lown
Diryter Morvis
Sunpot
Asayworth Chen
Ars
Urattshaw
Direerly
Eigaréta
Argumens
Weather Outlook Aimed at San Antonio and East Texas
Forecaster notes variable conditions across San Antonio and East Texas. Temperatures peak around 70s with possible thundershowers late Thursday night into Friday. coastal areas expect southerly winds. Cloudy skies persist over western regions with scattered showers in the evening and overnight.
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Thoreday Eisht
East Texas
Weis Tex
Wind Drives Bib Ribble to Sea on B-100 Airship
On board the airship B-100 the crew faces strong headwinds as the dirigible heads toward England from Montreal. Officers predict arrival near Cordington late tonight, aiming to set a new world record for airship range. Passengers and press aboard spend night in good spirits, with fuel-pumping efforts to reach the Eastward course.
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Cote Dinglow
England
Montreal
Cordington
Cers
Tha Dei
U S Operating Deficit Reported for Fiscal July August
The treasury reported a large operating deficit of 214 818 to 5 cents for the government from July 1 to August in Washington D C. The daily statement indicated the shortfall as part of ongoing deficit figures for the period.
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U.S
D.C
Treasury
American Claims to Get Hearing in Mexico
The Mexican American Claims commission will begin consideration of about 120 American claims against the Mexican government when it opens its first regular session on August 1. Presided by arbiter Don Alfaro, the hearings concern alleged destruction of American property in Mexico during revolutionary upheavals since 1910, with values running into millions of dollars.
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Mertco City
Mexican American Claims Commission
Merca
Gambling Crisis Deepens As Governor Threatens Militia
New Orleans August 14 The gambling issue flares as Governor Huey P. Long threatens to mobilize state militia to close gambling houses in New Orleans after Attorney General Percy Saint shut down establishments in neighboring Jefferson and St Bernard parishes. Meyer T. Walesley leader of the regular faction denies the governor’s charge of widespread gambling and backs Senator Joseph E. Rendell for re election.
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New Orleans
Asa
Huey P. Longe
United States
USA
Percy Saint
Jaf Jeffersos
St. Bernard
Meyer T. 3
Walesley
Feader
Regular
Josph E. Rensdell
Winery Owners Irked at Taxes Frustrate Local Producers
In Santa Rosa California winery owners protest new levies arguing high taxes threaten their operations. Officials cite county rules and compliance costs. Several firms report planning adjustments to maintain production and market reach amid the tax impact.
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Santa Rosa
Calif
Posecaston
Kono County
Yiolaate
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