Talkies and the coming age of flight and business
Arthur Brisbane writes on the wonder of invisible forces behind Zeppelins and talking pictures. He notes big business backing needed for modern progress, including AT&T plans to lay a transatlantic cable for exclusive telephone messages, signaling a new era of communication and travel.
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Talkies
Arthur Brisbane
King Tee Gyn
American Telephone Company
Red
Hanlic
New York
London
Thin One
Unclear Weather Forecast Fragments Across Regions
Fragmented forecast notes show partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures across East Texas and several U S cities. Winds shift from easterly to southerly with varying gusts while tourists are advised to expect limited precipitation and moderate humidity.
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Bas Antonio
Bartly Nandy
Denver
Clo
Don Moines
Rulndie
Dodee City
Ciexerin
Elon
Mont
Rentan Clix
Angeles
New York
Towle
Paul
Ming
Rabnine
Wrath
Timdy
Washington
Dao Williston
N. D
Routancast Fey
Alofi
Texan
Ohlne Ama
Herehty Unlimited
Graf Zeppelin guests invited to tea in Tokyo with Hirohito
Japan has invited Commander Hugo Eckener and 11 officers and Graf Zeppelin passengers to a tea in Tokyo. Lady Grace Drummond Hay is planned to attend among the guests.
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Emperor Hirohito
Japan
Hugo Eckener
Tokia
Grace Drummond Hay
Body of Mira Crosson Found After Air Derby Crash
The body of Mira Crosson, 26, San Diego resident and one of twenty entrants in the women’s national air derby, was found with her wrecked plane six miles north of Wellton, Arizona. Parachute failed to open, suggesting the craft plunged. witnesses reported an oil spin from about 1,000 feet. Crosson disappeared while flying toward Phoenix from San Bernardino in yesterday’s leg of the race.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Leath
Mira Marvel Crosson
Arizona
Miss Crosson
San Diego
Calif
San Bernardino
Mins Crosson
Jemma
Annexation plans loom in San Antonio talks with Mills
San Antonio officials held a closed session on the proposed annexation plan as Major Mills and city commissioners prepared a survey and possible amendments. Mills, arriving from St Louis, said he would make recommendations after a brief local study and meet with city attorneys to discuss the ordinance extending the city limits by three miles.
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C. M. Chotibern
Frank F. Baeblek
Fart O. Milly
Louis Ety
Ny HY. White
Elty Pic Commission
D. EK Furnish
White
Mills
Major
Commirsters
Mila
Thomas D. Dobbs Jr
San Antonio
St Louis
Chy Coim- Mission
Miss Marvel Cros Son Dies in Plane Accident
Cros son 26 aviatrix identified as Io Miss Marvel died when dam collapsed during takeoff or failed parachute opened after winged craft failed to deploy. Authorities probing causation and memorial plans underway.
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Marvel Crosson
Aviatrix
Accidents Thin the Field in Women’s Air Derby
In the wake of the cross country air derby, one woman died near Wellton Arizona after a crash. Other starters suffered injuries or gear failures including Holtville California and Algo Dones Mexico. Several competitors continued despite mishaps after repairs and forced landings. Amelia Earhart and Maury Von Mach remained in the race after propeller and landing gear issues near Yuma and Phoenix.
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Cross-Counrs
Cleveland
Marvel Crosson
Wellton
Ariz
Hee Marche
Holtville
Cal
Jiwo
Hobbie Traut
Claire Fahy
15 Leave Phoenix Contro! Point Race Report
SAOENIN Ariz Aug 20 With the shataw of death shrouding their tril 15 entrows of the wom en a Gants Monina Cleveland air der took off from here today for Dang Ing Ariz 20% miles away in the third lap of their race The first Mane got off at 2.12 8 m mountain Standard time and all had cleated the airport at 4
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Saoenin
Ariz
Gants Monina
Cleveland Air
Ing
Mane
Michigan Man to Be Holland Envoy
Washington dispatch reports John Dirkowma of Michigan has been appointed minister to Holland succeeding Richard M. Cobin of California who resigned.
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Michigan
Holland
Washington
Tr. C
Ange, Co
John Dirkowma
Michigen
Solo Flier Circles Mills Field After Fourth Refueling
San Francisco veteran pilot Donald Templeman circled Mills Field attempting to extend an endurance night refueling record. He was refueled for the fourth time since yesterday morning before dawn using a special funnel device to the main tank.
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Mills Field
San Francisco
the Monoplans
Donald Templemas
San Franciscan
Tte
Templeman
Four Released in American's Death at Mexico Hotel
An investigation at the Hotel Southern in Tampico led Mexican authorities to drop charges against four men linked to the death of American Ross during a hotel fight. A coroner’s report suggested the fatal wound came from a head blow delivered accidentally amid the brawl. the incident involved several Mexican participants.
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Mexico Hotel
Mexico Cudy
Sez
J. A. Tosa
Southern
Ampico
Foll En
Minder
el Universal
Ross
New Tariff Bill Expected to Bring Revenue Over Six Hundred Million
Washington Aug 20 The tariff bill shaped by the Senate Finance Committee under Senator Smoot is projected to yield about 560 858 724 in government revenue this year while the House version would exceed 70 000 000 more than the current law 521 061 500.
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Wasrington
D. G
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Trooper Killed as Horses Stampede at Wyoming Camp
One man killed and five injured, several seriously, when horses attached to a field artillery battery stampeded at Gain Tungell training grounds near Cheyenne. Private Waller Bronson of Battery A, Seventh Field Artillery, is named among the dead. Troops from Fort D. A. Russell were training at the site.
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Wyoming Camp
Cheyenne
Wro. Ag
Gain Tungell
Fort
D. A. Russel
Here
Waller
Bronson
Sevenss-sisth Field Artillery
Bryan daughter wins divorce decree in California
Grace Margreaves Bryan daughter of William Jennings Bryan was granted a divorce from Richard Hatrieaves a Beverly Hills banker on cruelty grounds. A property settlement valued over 100 dollars was awarded to Margreaves who also received custody of their four children. The couple separated in 1924, reconciled, then separated again in 1928 after marrying in 1911 at Lincoln Nebraska.
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Los Angeles
Grace Grsan Hergroates
Willem Jennings Erson
Richard
Hatrieaves
Beverler Hills
Calif
Margreaves
Lima
Bnt
Hey
Lincoln, Neb
Missouri River on Rampage Near St. Joseph
The Missouri River near St. Joseph, Missouri, surges aggressively, tearing at riverbank beds and threatening nearby Cornetown as flood waters rise. Affected residents brace for rising waters and potential damage to homes and roads along the riverfront.
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St. Jo
ST. Joseph
Cornne
Williams Must Test Air Racer or Remain at Home
Assistant Secretary Ingalls announced that Lieut. Al Williams must undergo a stipulated test for his Mercury air racer or stay home. The decision relates to the Schneider Cup speed races and naval aeronautics requirements for England participation.
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Williams
Wastington
D.C
Ingalls
Naval Aeronautics
al Williams
Seapluse Mercury
Gent la England
Body of Man With Throat Cut Found
The body of a man believed to be W. B. Douglas of Big Spring was found at the Gulf tank farm in Wink, Texas. Death appears to have occurred two or more days earlier. A bank book showing a $100 deposit dated Tule 24 and a pair of broker glasses were found in his pocket. Children hunting jack rabbits discovered the body.
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Wink
Torag
W. BL
Douglas
Big Spring
Gulf Tank Farm
Big Bring
Swiss pair expected after North Atlantic crossing attempt
Unsighted for almost a day, two young Swiss aviators Oscar Kacsar and Butt Luescher were overdue near Roosevelt Field after departing Lisbon. They traversed the North Atlantic under hazardous conditions aiming for Terceira and Victoria, with ships still searching the coast as night fell and no word reached shore.
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Nova Sedas
Roosevelt Field
North Atlantic
Lisbon
Oscar Kacsar
Butt Luescher
Train Victoria
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Smort Bell
Yedriebs Baten
Tokio
Arctic
Siberia
Elijah
Zepnelin
Dr. Eckener
Gir
Telkiy
Talking Pictures
Amiraute
Air Ragsh
Meeting Heights
Apan
Ship
Woods
Phil Wright
Nix
Villaret
S, AL
Estes Avenue
Betchel
Alamo Heights
J. R. Coffee
Istrict
WW. Rehrond
de Villaret
Evenrili
J. G. Sarran
Wright
Irlentove Company
Woodlaten
T Fim
Sarran
Zeppelin
Pacific
Tor
Tapan
Toy
Muga Eckener
Germany
Ite
Vremier Honnguehi
Meronnge Nommes
Capera
POAT
William J. Bryan
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