Four Good Germans and a Sea Plane Flight to Ivigtut
A fragmented imperial era column notes Captain Wolfgang Von Gronau and companions sailing from Reykjavik to Ivigtut Greenland aboard a sea plane. It discusses German aims to end Britain’s air and sea dominance, and urges Americans to attend a Chicago air meeting. It also condemns eugenics sterilization debates and a French birth subsidy plan. The piece touches Hindenburg, Jerusalem protests, and Middle East unrest, with a closing note about continuation on page 10.
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Isold Wilh
Theskjavik
TL Doura
Ivigtut
Greenland
Uylng
Zimmer
Albrecht
Frans Heck
Gerrainu
Germany
Frittain
German Ace Spang Ocean to America
German aviator Captain Wolfsand Von Gronau reportedly crossed the Atlantic from Greenland toward Labrador and aiming for Carlstadt. His flight from Ivigtut Greenland to Gros Labrador covered about 100 miles in five hours with no landing confirmed yet.
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Wolfsand von Gronau
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Labrador
Ivighut
Carlstiz
Say
Br Wie
Mneceoni
Gros
Fabrador
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Curlwright
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Grads
Racketeers Spray Autos With Acid
In Chicago on August 23 more details emerge about a racketeering incident where masked assailants used spray guns to douse vehicles with acid at the curb. The scheme appears aimed at coercing patrons, with investigators noting motive related to force and protection money.
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Chicago
Muteriate
Fright Sentences Handed Down in Montemmy Court
In Montemmy California on August 24, a judge who previously sentenced Mary Bertone to 100 days in jail for wine possession imposed another 100 day term in fright. The proceedings referenced Todge Thompson and the court’s stern approach, with Bertone linked to a prior drug or drink case.
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Calif
Aire
Mary Bertone
Todge Thompson
Mra. Berranc
Lon Chaney In Hollywood Hospital In Critical Condition
Silent film star Lon Chaney is listed in critical condition at a Hollywood hospital after suffering an acute illness marked by anemia. Doctors report the actor’s status as serious but stable as fans await further updates.
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Lon Chaney
Inhiousea
Hollywood
Fear Chaney IG Near Death in Hollywood
Hollywood rumors say film star Lon Chaney has undergone two blood transfusions at St Vincent's Hospital to fight a grave illness. Reported as greatly improved tonight, Chaney remains seriously ill with anemia as friends and studio sources monitor his condition closely.
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Los Angeles
Laon Chaney
SS. Vincent’s Hospital
Tollywood
Calif
eTain Chaney
Chaney
St. Vincent's
Man Killed Shielding Girl in New York Gangter Tie
In New York a 27 year old man named John Batfone was shot dead while shielding a girl during a car incident. Police linked him to gang activity and the beer racket, naming him as a long time racketeer. Authorities await confirmation of other involved names and motives.
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New York
Ang
John Batfone
Nis
22 Persons Hurt as N Y Bus Skids
Twenty two persons were injured when a New York Philadelphia bus skidded into a concrete wall of a highway bridge in Prenton. The crash left multiple injuries and disrupted traffic while emergency crews attended the scene.
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N. Y
Prenton
New York-Philadelphia
Toilas
Divorce case involves cash awards and steady alimony
New York Aug 23. A divorce suit reveals a $500 005 cash settlement and $18 000 yearly alimony as the centerpiece. Mrs Tillian Uckenbach sought legal separation and divorce noting marital differences.
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Univrssal
New York
Martial
Lea
Tewle
Tillian , Uckenbach
Hoover Eyes Expanded Tax Cut Drive Amid Economy Shift
Washington Aug 23 President Hoover endorses a renewed and intensified government economy push to keep tax reductions next year. Officials cite limited revenue growth and market conditions as factors. The White House seeks December certainty on continuing a $160 million tax cut while face politically risky budget constraints.
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Washington, D.C
Hoover
Floover
Mundo
Eney
Dietas
Reds Clash With Fascists In Germany Violence Kills Three
In BUNZLAL Germany on August 2 a clash between Communists and fascists left three dead and several injured. Police charged rioters with batons and sabers to disperse the mob after the fighting broke out early tonight.
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Germany
Elnahen
Communisty
Fasvinta
Tony
Sabora
Eight Classifieds Highlight Suburban Home and Goods
Want ads showcase a two story eight room furnished home at 431 McKinley Avenue priced at 74 dollars a month with a large lot and fruit trees. Also listed are a few pedigreed New Zealand white rabbits, latches for a pole, a 1928 Buick coupe in decent mechanical shape, and other real values across the eight classified pages.
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McKinley Avenuey
Gale
Merely a Matter Of Choice
Washington D. C. bug 23 Forbens White, 34, convicted of slaying his wife, sought a 1d-year sentence. he could have faced a life term with parole after 20 years. After deliberation, White chose the 60-year term, hoping for release around age 94 rather than a life sentence.
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Washington
D. C
Bug
Forbens White
Chase
Dusilee Willane Tlle Dela Yrne
White
Navy Plans Canal Test for London Armaments Treaty Era
The United States Navy outlined a sea test of the canal defense plan under the London naval arms treaty. Three aircraft carriers with hundreds of planes, modern cruisers, submarines, and rebuilt destroyers will participate in a full scale attack and defense drill. The maneuvers run from February 21 to March 24, with the entire U.S. fleet engaged and ships assigned loss scenarios.
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Washington
United States
Talay
London
Tonama Canal
Beuranry
Mare
Ten Navy Officers Promoted to Admiral Rank Under New Law
Acting Secretary Jahneke announced Washington that ten American naval officers who held admiral of the fleet rank during the world war were granted permanent admiral status today under the new act. The promotion marks the first group to benefit from a recent congress provision allowing a 30 percent increase in retired officers.
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Dulvetacl
Judge McDowell Recovers From Automobile Wreck Injuries
Judge C. G. McDowell, Republican nominee for district justice, sustains minor injuries after an automobile accident near Rachelville while traveling with Mrs. McDowell, Mrs. A. K. McDowell, and her son from San Antonio.
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CG. K. McDowel
Cirt Justice
Rachel Ville
McDowell
A. K. McDaw
San Antonio
Kellogg Election at Geneva Confirmed by Group
Geneva August 23 Former Secretary of State Frank A Kellogg nominated by the national group to fill the unexpired term on the permanent court of international justice is conceded as assured. Chief Justice Charles Bryan Hughes sits on the panel.
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Ty Vetverel
Sersiva
Geneva
Sinte Prank
A. Kellogg
United States Rational Group
Charles, Bryans Hughes
Tongue of Nations
Permanent Court of International Justice
Ice cream production totals reveal 1920 and 1924 figures
The Department of Agriculture released production data showing 1920 ice cream output at 405,448,000 gallons and 1924 at 314,046,000 gallons, noting a shortfall in consumer shares amid distribution questions.
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Telversal Service
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Bexar County Returns Show Houstonian Margin Wins
Early complete returns from a Saturday run off in Bexar county indicate Tross Sterling of Houston won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in a close race with Hobart Lee Wabbill seeking re election as attorney general. Precinct returns reveal Sterling leads over others for lieutenant governor and shows light overall turnout, with few surprises in local races. Full figures from 119 precincts across four races show Sterling and Blewling leading various contests, but many results await final tallies as return boxes come in.
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Tross & Sterling
Houston
Bexar County
Lexar
Hobart L.ee Wabbill
IMM
Blewling
Miriam A. Fergieson
Ferguson and
Sterling
John K. Weber
S. Porithe
Ovvyer
Winnie DL Hardy
Citizens” League
Far Vere
M. BL
Mebl
Ni G. Geneales
Citizens League
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Verguson
Toss S. Sterling
Bobbitt
James
Alfred Ju
Winnie F. Monty
Pat Derser Gals
MG. Gonzales
President Hoover arranges services for guards at camp
President Hoover has arranged religious services at his Rapidin camp for 100 marines on patrol. A chaplain is assigned to the camp and services will be held in the community house.
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Washington, D.C
Hoover
Rapidin
Williams Wins Victory in Thirteenth District Race
Decatur incumbent Williams defeats J Sartin of Wichita Falls to win the Democratic nomination for the Thirteenth congressional district. Williams led with 47 481 votes to 20 960 and will face the winner in the runoff, representing Archer, May lor, Clay, Cooke, Denton, Montague, Wichita and surrounding counties.
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Decatur
J. Sartin
Wichita Falls
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Slettion Burean Mewecs
Lachin
Solon
Washington
Sisty
Archer, Maylor
Clay, Cooke
Denton
Snel
Montague
Throckmorton
Wichita
Witkatters Wisend Yount
Gale hampers boat rescue in heavy gale near New York
Coast guard cutters towed a disabled vessel while gale winds and high seas hampered the rescue effort. Menota acted as tow boat with Champlain fastened at the stern as the ship drifted toward New York amid reports of passengers and crew aboard bound for Mediterranean ports.
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Aig
Thve Coast Guard Coutters
Mendota
Champlain
New York
Mediterranean
Customs Agent Is Given Island Post
Del Rio August 34. dose A Olen dis customs collector at Villa Acuna to go to 8 Miguel Coxumel an island post in the Caribbean Branchea Barreca Argarlies treasurer at the customs house will be in charge until the arrival of Sr Olendis successor Sr Gorzles Ra chin.
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Dose A. Olendis
Villa Acuna
Miguel Coxumel
Carib Bean
Branchea Barreca Argarlies
Customs House
Sr. Olendis
Sr. Gorzles Rachin
Lundgren Starts Globe Hop Tuesday
Ted Lind Kron plans a round the world flight from Roosevelt Field Tuesday afternoon weather permitting. The route begins at O14 Orchard Mainc with Roger Q. Williams aboard the monoplane as his companion.
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Ors
New York
Ted Lind- Kron
Roosevelt Field
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Orchard
Mainc
Roger Q. Williams
Bandits Hold Up Pittsburgh Theater for 1500
Bandits robbed Loew's Aldine Theater in Pittsburgh shortly before midnight, escaping in a stolen car with more than 1500 dollars in cash from the day’s receipts. Police investigation underway.
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Pittsburgh
Phree Fisthill
Batiun Wl Loew
Aldine
Journalist Cited in Libel Gets Bond
Miami Florida August 28. Journalist J. H. Wendler publisher of the Trinicah Emerald and the Miami Beach Times is granted bond on a libel charge pending trial. He faces three months at hard labor and a two year sentence if convicted. The case stems from a libel accusation in the papers he publishes.
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J. 11
Wendler
Trinicah Emerald
Miami Beach Times
Milwaukee Wife Sentenced After Murder Trial
Mrs Walburga Oesterreich, wife of Milwaukee financier Ferdinand Oesterreich, was brought before a jury in Los Angeles after a murder trial. The case, stemming from the death of her husband, concluded with a verdict that sends a ten-year sentence to the accused.
TEX VOTE HEAVIEST IN HISTORY IN TEXAS ELIMINATION PRIMARY
Texas official tallies show 833,000 votes cast in July elimination primary across 241 counties with Ferguson and Sterling leading in early counts. Galveston Houston and West Texas strongholds favored Sterling while Dallas El Paso Travis and other counties showed mixed results as final margins hovered around 90,000 to 100,000 in Sterling’s favor. Continued results awaited on Page 10 with Ferguson trailing and Witt winning attorney general race.
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Texas
Sterling
Gleength Wan Xrell
Mexhcan
Houstonian
Princery
Toronaly Sterling
Weather Forecast for Sdn Arionie and Vieloity
Fractured forecast notes scattered terms and unlikely phrasing. Mentions scattered thunder and southerly to easterly winds with light to moderate speeds. Reader should consider ignoring garbled elements and rely on official local forecast channels for accurate timing and conditions.
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