Flying Westward and Globe Spanning: 1908 Air News
The piece previews transatlantic and long distance flights led by pilots like Post and Lithuanian crews, noting world aviation advances, engine tests, and attempts to beat prior records. It references Ger Balbo’s multi-plane venture and ties aviation progress to broader geopolitical shifts and farm economy context, with Glacier National Park and public works highlighted as modern nation-building.
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Post
Ger- Balbo
Atreel
Record Atlantic flight attempt by Lithuanian pilots from Newfoundland
Harbor Grace Newfoundland July 15. Obisious threats in Washington to revoke flying licenses did not deter pilots Stephen Darius and Stanley Gurunas from starting a nonstop trans Atlantic flight. Sighted over Terrenceville at 4 pm ED they vanished toward the Atlantic via Trinity Bay bound for their homeland. Their aim echoes Wiley Post and Winnie Mae in the monoplane record pursuit.
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Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
INS
Washington
Stephen Darius
Stanley Gurenas
Terrenceville
New
Atlantic
Via
Trinity Bay
Wiley Post
Winnie Mae
Cape Bl
Francis
Himself
Harold Gatty
Violation of Air Regulations Charged
New York reports that Stephen W. Darius and Braning T. Girenas are charged with violating federal Aeronautics regulations. An investigation may revoke the pilots licenses and their plane. Authorization to fly over several countries had been requested but not granted. The article also covers Wiley Post’s round the world attempt from Floyd Bennett airport, planned stops, and robot pilot details.
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New York
Stephen W. Darius
Braning
T. Girenas
Y. Mitchell
Secretary of Commerce
Mitchell
T Bethe
Department
Department of Commerce
Newfoundland
Ireland
England
Netherlands
Poland
Lithuania
Floyd Bennett Airport
Wiley Post
Obaoma
Harold Gatty
Wim
Novosibirsk
Russia
Moscow
Sen
Shibataysk
Khaildvovsk
Fairs Baoks
Alaska
Edmonton
Alberta
Bennet Neld
Swindle Sheet of Two Parley Envoys Heavy
London reports say Assistant Secretary of State Raymond Molay and companion Berber Bayard Swope ran up expenses during the world economic conference. Their bills totaled about 1300 and 160 for Swope, while the delegation’s per day limit was 69. Hull’s approval was described as premature, and the two spoke of presenting accounts in Washington.
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London
Raymond Moley
Berber Bayard Swope
Hull
Maley
Swope
Ethel Barrymore's Daughter Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Ethel Barrymore Colt, daughter of actress Ethel Barrymore, had an appendicitis operation at St. Mary's Hospital in Louis. Her condition was reported good. Colt had been appearing with the municipal opera in The Student Prince as part of the production work.
Pajama Clad Man Leaps to His Death on Bridge
A pajama clad man identified as Car F. Do honey, 50, drove his car to a suspension bridge in Ohio and leaped into the river. Associates say he was despondent. The body has not been recovered.
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Cinal Natl
F. Dohoney
Bids Called for Texas Road Work
Texas highway maintenance betterments costing about 150 000 dollars will be contracted late this month. The highway department has advertised for bids to be opened for maintenance improvemnts miles of highways in nine counties.
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Texas
Austin
INS
Highway Department
Financier Leaves Fortune to Charity in Will
New York July 15 The will of James Loeb former partner of Tenlin Loeb and Company leaves more than 1 800 000 for charitable and educational purposes filed for probate today by guests at a reception.
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Fortune
New York
Usi
James Loeb
Tenlin, Loeb, and Company
Huy American
Shoe factory wage increase announced in St Louis
A second five percent wage raise takes effect at one time for the Brown Shoe company and its associate, the Central Shoe company, announced today in St Louis. The action follows a previous raise enacted in June.
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ST. Louis
Brown Shoo Company
The
Central Shoe Company
Open beer sales close speakeasies open beer sales close speakeasies
A fragment reports Brigadiec Arbalty Jackson of Deuve taking charge of the Karnvalion Army's Southern California division amid a smoky scene referencing open beer selling and speakeasies. The dated line mentions Angeles on July 1 and an observation by U4 reporting.
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Angeles
Apeakensien
Steel Wages Code by New Steel Industry
Hugh Johnson announces a steel code under the recovery program to guide wages and hours. The plan, backed by the American Iron and Steel Institute led by Robert F. Lamont, sets a 40 hour work week, regional wage scales, a 15 percent wage increase, and bans child labor under 16. It fosters collective bargaining, data exchange, and prevents production excess while recognizing regional differences.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Hugh
Johnson
National Recovery
Bogecd Mae
Progam
Amrican Tron and Steel Institute
Robert F. Lamont
Lamont
Steel Corporatons
Bod
American Tron and
Steel Institute
Virginia
Altoona
Maryland
Altoons
Indiana
Indiana-Tmlinots—St. Louis, 37 Cents; Ghidsge
Southern
Birmingham
Kansas City
Duluth
Colorado
Utah
Seattle
San Franscisco
Los Angeles
E Steel Industry
National Association of Woo! Manufacturers
Theater bombing draws team fine in Waco
Convicted offender Adolph Tomklewer of Fort Worth faced sentencing after months past for placing a stink bomb at the Orpheum Theater. He received a confinement sentence and a $240 fine in addition to other penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Con Iiiren
Hert
Adolph ‘Tomklewer
Nazi Salute Made Mandatory Across Germany
Berlin reports a new law requiring the Nazi salute as the standard greeting. Interior Minister Frick ordered that the “Hitler Grass” be used in all official acts and as the national anthem is played or sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Mazis
Italy
Ministry of the Interior
Interior
Frick
Wheat soars to new high as Canada crop boosts demand
May wheat on the Chicago board of trade climbs to 1.28 1 4 a bushel, its highest since February 1930, amid frenzied buying. July wheat peaks at 1.12, corn and oats rise slightly as traders react to a Canada crop report estimating record or near record production.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trace
Whit
Canadia
Swy Amerie
Two Kidnappers Net $2000 From Altoona Victim
Altoona Pennsylvania July 15 Frank A Shute a Maryland doctor running a general store was kidnapped by two men who forced him into a car and drove him to Co datt 30 miles away where he was released after being robbed of 2000 Shute had left the Eau Claire bank with cash to pay checks and was abducted en route.
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Altoona
MNSI
Frank A. Shute
Sam
Codatt
Shute
Eau Claire Bank
Texas Industrial Council to Meet in Dallas Monday
The Texas Industrial Council will hold its first meeting in Dallas on Monday to discuss procedures under the National Recovery Act. The council, formed at a statewide mass meeting weeks ago, aims to advise industry on recovery act procedures and operational modes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Industrial Council
Dallas
Irue
Vomeil
Norway Royalty to Tour America
Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway will depart for the United States on September 1 for an extended American tour. The prince plans several missions and aims to renew contact with Norwegian Americans, strengthening ties with the community while visiting key venues.
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Paris
Onnt
Martha of
Norway
United States
Thas
la Paing
Weather Forecast for Spa Antonia and Welalty
Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers possible Sunday. Low near 74 and high around 98 degrees. Light to moderate variable winds, mostly southerly. East Texas shows a coastal area with light to moderate southwest winds, West Texas partly cloudy with possible scattered showers inland.
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Antonia
Welalty
Texas
Mort Diant
Sanday
Smith
Aimee McPherson Hutton Divorce Talks Quietly Advance
Los Angeles reports say Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton and David Hutton Jr. are nearing divorce, with attorney Vincent Riccardi meeting Willard Andrews to pursue a quick method under Mexican court practice. Anton McPherson has kept a low profile as temple elders discuss the matter and show concern for Aimee's welfare. Paris dispatch notes Mrs. McPherson Hutton plans to return home within two weeks after surgery recovery.
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Tos Angeles
Ma Quick
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton
David Hutton Jr
Los Angeles
Evangelial
Vincent Riccardi
Willard Andrews
Almeu
Riccardi
Hollywood
Andrews
Hutton
Anton
Angelus Temple
Bister Aimee
Paris
Aimer Bemple McPherson Hutton
Roosevelt Visits Colonial Homes Along Maryland Shore
President Roosevelt, returning from the Sequoia, toured historic colonial houses on Maryland's Eastern Shore. He rode with companions along the Delaware peninsula, stopping at select residences that sparked his interest in history.
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Ogrisfield
Roosevelt
Maryland
Delamarva Peninsula
British Nobleman Converts to Judaism in London
Lore Melchett, an industrial magnate and former Church of England member, renounced his faith to follow Judaism due to sympathy for German Jews. He announced his conversion at a small ceremony at the Neiburut synagogue in North London on July 15.
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London
Lore Melchett
Church of England
Y Jey
Par- Wally
Germany
Brenham Banker Found Shot Dead
Brenham, Juy 18. D. C. Giddings, president of the private banking firm of Giddings and Giddings, was found shot to death this afternoon on the rear of the bank building. A pistol lay nearby. The shooting occurred just before the bank closed for the day. Gillings, about 45, was a prominent citizen of this community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham, Juy
Giddings
Giddings and Giddings
Gillings
Man Strikes Son, Cuts Own Throat in Dallas Quarrel
July 15 Dallas report says J Tom Brown 97 and his wife 91 were critically injured at Parkland Hospital after a heated argument over a son’s driving. The elder Brown allegedly struck his son with a knife and then cut his own throat, hospital authorities report.
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Dallas
J. Tom Brown
Dimmie Brown
Brown
Hla
Balbo Greeted In Chicago by Wild Ovation
Balbo greeted by big crowd in Chicago amid celebratory reception. Weather notes include heat wave easing as showers threaten, forecasts predicting mild conditions after drought relief efforts.
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Balbo
Chicago
L.A
San Antonians
Ted
Smallwest Texas
J. J. Darboe
Taina
San Antonio
Panhandle
Jarber
Hop Over Andes Sets New Record
Lima Peru July 15 Carlos Martinez de Pinellas a Peruvian army flier set a new crossing record for the Andes reaching 25000 feet and covering 140.04 miles from San Ramon to Lima in 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Lima
Peru
Carlos Martinez de Pinellas
Andes
San Ramon l
Eight Drowned as Boat Capsizes Off PIBCO Port
Eight persons drowned when steamer Chancay, a 200 ton vessel, capsized off PIBCO in heavy seas while bound for Africa. Eight others escaped with their lives. The incident occurred near the port today as rescue operations were under way and authorities began inquiries into the disaster.
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Pibco
Peru
Chancay
Tropical Storm Off Haiti Coast
A tropical disturbance near Haiti shows silent intensity with movement west at 15 mph. Reports from the weather bureau indicate a developing tropical storm off Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as of July.
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Haiti
Washington, D
Hauioaal
Port
Dallas Refuses 10 Cut Trolley Tax
Dallas officials after a lengthy hearing declined to lower the assessed valuation of the Dallas Railway and Terminal Company. The firm sought a reduction from 4,480,275 to 1400,000 for tax purposes, arguing business conditions cut revenues while maintaining property values for sale assessments.
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Dallas
INS
City Board of Tax Equalization
Dallas Railway and Terminal Company
Balbo Leads Italian Flyers to Chicago Welcome
In a grand aviation arrival, Gen. Balbo and 98 Italian air pioneers landed after a 49 hour unofficial flight from Orbetello to Chicago. Winds and storms delayed takeoff and a 870 mile leg, but a hero’s welcome with guns salutes and cheering crowds marked a historic cross Atlantic feat. The procession into Lake Michigan harbor showcased Italia pinnes and escort planes from Selfridge field, with a coast guard cutter assisting crews ashore. Continued on Page 3.
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Chicago
Creagher
Orhetello
Italy
Thin Balbo
Ml- Inter
French Alps
ArcHe
Bal‘bo Abe
America
Montret
Orbetella Oir Base
Ior
Balto
Lake Michigan
Géneral Balbo
Italia Pinnes
Selfridge Field
Mount Clemens
Mgch
Ubey
Sannister Dawi
Coast Guard Cutler
Oul Tor
U. S
Wil
Move to a Cool Home Listings Across the City
A chaotic rental directory lists numerous apartment addresses such as 500 Sixth, 817 W Magnolia, 12 Lexington, 2811 W Houston, and 628 Victoria. It appears to be a generalized property ad page with scattered references to real estate agents, potential tenants, and incomplete contact details.
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Magnolia
Lexington
W. Houston
Nalalen
K. Wondlawo
Victoria
Noru
Banner Ave
Chicano Mont
Wharton ‘Nooms
Alama
Alaina
YM. C. Aywel
Pedro
Aiattetan
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Glacier
Arthur Brisbane
Pentures Syid
Engleh
Wee
Enyd
Jess
Miles
Filey Post
Harold
Garty
Eld
Daryus
Girenes
Kaunes
Europe
Rome
Geray
France
Great Britain
Pulson
Prince Krotpot
Lon
Lecatlon
Glaciér Park
Ana
Frankeaney
Montana
Votary Ickes
Glaciac Park
Maganl
New Oncor Park
Stelpry
Curly Bear
Wolf
Birt Rathers
Sninglon
Old Home
Glacier National
New High
Ropea
Bin
Ghandl Haa
Andi
Harold Gally
Kia érana-Atlantia
St. John's
Atlantia
Salona
Winkin
Whilel
Gaity
Winsagit
Army
Destroy
Hitch
Ethel Barrymore
NEW CO
Weatherson
Aimee
Mexico
Brenham
Greenville
Margue
Coromerce
Rein Beeln
Bing
Wich
Celeste
Srouen
Hyalova
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