Will Rogers death noted in sprawling 1920s commentary
The article by Arthur Brisbane and others mourns Will Rogers as a hard-working American who loved danger and aviation. It recalls his life as a cowboy, wit, and entertainer, and notes his fatal plane crash near Point Barrow, Alaska, while also touching on Mussolini and Ethiopia, rail pensions, and a grand banquet in Leningrad with scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Wil Rogers
Oklahoma
Wiley
Posk
Dusé
Mt. Mckinley
Rogers
Russia
Zoft
Lucius
Leningrad
Alaska crash ends famed aviators journey
In Barrow Alaska on August 1 the bodies of Will Rogers and Wiley Post were recovered after their craft crashed on takeoff. Crosson, Post’s Alaskan friend, aided in recovering the remains as Eskimos gathered nearby. The crash' exact cause remains undetermined while recovery efforts continued and officials prepared the bodies for transport. Also under a separate report a smith William Hildebrand died by hanging at his home in Fairbanks. An inquest will be held by the Justice of the Peace.
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Point Barrow
Alaska
Hanlins
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
Jor Crosson
Northland Pilan Crosson
Hanks
Lio International
Refuge Bay
Here
Post
Crasson
Flin Ahad
Alaska Airways
Fairbanks
Brattle
Maysville
Wiley
Seattle
Arctic
Fairbank
Henry W. Chelet
Presbyterian Mission
Robert Gearon
Endicott
Crosson
Rogers
Presbyterian Mission Hospital
Barrow
Greist
Chines Brower
Etma
Brower
Eskimos
William A Hiklayand
Eupanisth
U.S. Arsenal
Ella C. Wilderrad
A. Fest
Hildebrand
Srsanal
Theo Avenue
Mildebrand
Theo
Auslive of the Peace
L. Wiley
Battles and politics roil Ethiopia crisis in August dispatches
Dispatches from Djibouti report heavy fighting as the Issa tribe clashes near Adagalle in French Somaliland, with about 100 killed including 20 Feeney tribesmen. In Europe Mussolini presses France and Britain over Ethiopia while awaiting a reaction to Franco-British concerns. a League of Nations meeting on Monday may name an arbitrator as tensions rise.
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Rome
Stefart Ota
Vorvespulident
Djibouti
Savervart
Frener
Pompeo Aleigh
Dice
Mary
Titkit
Bousselinis Poriling
France
Great Britain
Laval
Anthony Exton
Milbelesd
Aloisi
Ebe
League of Nations
Nicholas Palitis O
Curece
Hutt
Haile Selaisee
League
Italy
Duce
Poriea
Ethiopia
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy through Saturday night and Sunday with light to moderate southerly winds. Lows around 74 Saturday night, highs near 96 Saturday, 94 Friday. Mostly cloudy with possible showers in far west portion after night.
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San Antonio
Texas
Home Sweet Home Purloined in Lone Incident
A report lists a burglary at B. J. Tiner's home 133 West Gramercy Place with a spurious pistol taken. Other items described include pennies a Mexican dollar a plaque bearing the sentiment Home Sweet Home and assorted small objects from several local addresses.
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B. J. Tiner
Wesh
Gramercy Place
C. Zenner
McKinney Avenue
Joe Pizsini
Drake Avenue
Offeas
Robert. Aikens
Kerrville
E. Ridges
Lexington Avenue
A. G. Bruff
Avant Élicet
T. E Milsuar
Mary Tauvise Deive
Loyd Harris
Mother-in-Law's Fate Nears Jury in Murder Case
In Gatesville Aux. 1 era Mrs Ethel Joby faces a murder trial over the death of her daughter-in-law. The defendant denied the charges as medical witness Meddick testified he saw the daughter-in-law shoot herself after Joby allegedly urged a fatal act. The state presented no witness to contradict Meddick in this tense courtroom sequence.
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Gatesville
Aux
Ethel Joby
Wea
Harmeda
Rnfrase
Elquree
Groter Meddick
Joe Dean Blankenship
Meddick
Nola
Norse Fliers Land Safely at Bergen
Bergen Norway August 1. Thor Solberg and his crew completed a transatlantic flight from New York landing in Bergen after an 80 day voyage. They planned to promote a Norse air route via Greenland with Norway as the eastern terminus and discussed selling the plane.
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Bergen
Norway
Thor Solberg
America
Greenland
Saberg
Paul Oscanyon
New York
Wheter
Shin
Aomerivay
Amphitheater and Old Palace Found
Archaeologists in Esatergom uncover parts of Tingary’s first kings palace and an ancient amphitheater at Aequincum on Burapest shore. Excavation reveals a vast amphitheater footprint rivaling Ver onr and Arias complexes.
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Dumapest
Tingary
Esatergom
Tater Étruck
Aequincum
Burapest
Veronr
Arias
Anchor-Donald Ho Miner passengers rescued at entrance to Hellas tough
Aug 17 1987 Belfast report states 220 passengers aboard the Anchor-Donald Ho Miner Letitia were rescued by tender after the vessel ran aground at the Hellas tough entrance and failed to refloat at high tide.
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Belfast
Donald HO Miner
Letitia
Hellas Tough
Guffey coal stabilization bill faces passage delay
Washington Aug 17 Conflicting forecasts marked the fate of the Guffey coal stabilization bill as the house vote was delayed until Monday. The act would regulate wages hours trade prices in the coal industry with a common levy on producers and a 50 percent rebate for those complying with the code.
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Washington, D. C
Camp Stanley Accident Kills LCC Boy Riding Truck
A high school student riding on a running board was killed when a CPR vehicle was sideswiped by a truck on highway near Fort Worth. Deputy Luther King and DL Matson arrested the other driver for negligent homicide after the collision while investigators traced the crash to the Camp Stanley run to the site.
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Worth
CCC
Prevampmans Ri
Camp Stanley
CGR
Glen Scott
Price
Leo
Toe Guerra
Sharitls Luther King
Matson
LCC
Clarence Billops
Roosevelt Allocates Non-Federal Grants for PWA Projects
President Roosevelt today allotted 1 640 082 in work relief funds for 45 percent grants on 55 non federal PWA projects Communities will borrow the remaining 18 097 789 either privately or from the PWA revolving fund.
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Roosevelt Okehs
Washington, I
D. C
Roosevelt
PWA
F D R Celebrates Franklin Jr Birthday in Hyde Park
President Roosevelt marks the twenty birthday of Franklin Jr the third son with a private family event at Hyde Park August 15 or 17 sets aside time for the celebration in the White House era tone and local color.
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F.D.R
Hyde Park
Roseovelt
Franklin Jr
German Locomotive Progress Celebrated in Centennial War Series
A 19th century railway history series marks the centennial of the German rail wars and highlights the locomotive Slyen 188 as its standout model, tracing its introduction and impact in Germany through archival hostage stamps issued for the observance.
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Reich
Berlin
Revolt Crushed in Albania Report Claims Suppression
Albania reports the abortive revolution of 48 policemen and civilians was crushed. Gen. Leon De Gaglisroli was killed in an ambush near Fierk. Most rebels were arrested and fled to the hills. King Zog’s life was not in danger, authorities say. Small gendarmes failed to marshal a march on Lushiyfa.
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Tirana
Albania
Leon de Gaglisroli
Stany
Fierk
Zog
Unlikely to Cool Off Coast Weather Forecast
Weather expert I Ir warns intermittent rain on the coast Saturday and Sunday with high humidity. Temperatures near 60 degrees at the beach and highs of 72 to 74 degrees inland, light to moderate winds expected.
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Desplat
Fonthenty
School Injunction Hearing Teasing Remedies and Bids
An injunction hearing was set for Tuesday to prevent the school from awarding certain printing contracts amid an amended petition by Judge Gordon Je. The suit seeks damages and an injunction against awarding bids, alleging past improper award practices cost taxpayers and inflated material costs.
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Jinindige
Charles W. Gordon
Menafee
Clipper Plane Sets New Record At Wake Island
Pan American Airways clipper Mying boat landed at Wake Island at 11:25 p.m. local time after an 119 mile flight from Midway Island, marking another pioneering record. The flight took eight hours and four minutes, with the vessel resting on the water as it logged this achievement.
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Pan-American Radio
Pan- American Airways
Wake Dagoony
United States
Yian
Midway Island
Quick trial sought for EMIAN killer in Ohio
In Rolltega Gornita Ohio authorities seek a rapid federal trial for George W. Bareth charged with killing Federal Agent Nelson B. Klein in a night shootout after Klein confronted him about auto thefts. Deputy Sheriff notes Barreth fired from behind a garage wall, wounding Klein and wounding Barreth before surrendering. Klein, a Justice Department agent, helped investigate kidnaping cases and stolen vehicles. he leaves a widow and three children.
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Chackes B. Walke
Barreth
Klein
Kein
Louisville
Dilingee
McGovern
Harris
Barrett
Southgate
Ohio
Cincinmati
Apartments for Rent Listed with Various Rates
Rental ad lists multiple units with monthly prices from 14 to 25 dollars. Properties include 3821 W Cineianaii, 998, 209 Liberty, 62844 Viet, 303 W Hack, 624 Suit See, 625, 1015 W Russell and Carlen. Additional info notes availability and contact details.
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Liberty
W. Russell and
Carlen
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House
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Johns Hopking
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Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
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Jerliza
Newark
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Fittsburgh
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Somaliland
Aly
Opia
Guffey
AGA Res
Coe
Emian
Roltega Gornta
George W. Raverl
Nelson B. Klein
H. OW. Haris
Cincinnati
Bureau of Investigation
Harett
Lockland
Department For Justice
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