Aviation Giants Enter Field As Motors Lead Flight Innovation
An early aviation column discusses Zeppelins and airship ideas, noting General Motors under Alfred P. Sloan Jr and Henry Ford’s aviation push. It highlights competing power and design advances, the shift toward engine power over wing span, and the belief that flying has only begun.
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Alfred P. Sloat Jr
Genetal Motors
Automaobile
Kes
Avia Fiom
Contrc
Tokker Gow
Interssia General Motors
T Heen
Henry Ford
Great Industrislivls
Charles B. Mitchel
National City Bank
America
Mr. Sloan
General Motors
Trinity
Ban Antonio Andville Weather and City Notes
Weather fragment reports cloudy periods with showers and cooler northwest winds. Mentions warm periods in the north with unsettled skies and light to moderate wind. References include cities and towns across several states with varied conditions and temperatures noted in broken form.
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Ban Antonio
Andville
Sundar Nortiy
Ehann
Finndar Paris
Chicare
Vera Gronde
Thonser
Cola
Rubilng
Men Moines
Town
Medea
Kane
Manly
Ala
Ilining
Ena Anedien
McCinhh Rancher Trial Nears Verdict In Refugio Killing
John KR McCinhh a Gowitt County rancher faces an indictment for the murder of Mina Annie Toki son, with closing arguments underway after a day of testimony. Prosecutors claim a deliberate shooting at a Refugio dance hall injury scene. defense contends Miss Johnson fired the fatal shot in self defense. Witnesses describe a car confrontation as the case hinges on who fired first and the sequence leading to the death.
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Bervigne
John KR McCinhh
Gowitt
Mina Annie Tokison
Jurr
Tnelies Hora
W. C. Linien
Mardin
Cass
Misa Johnson
Refugio
Vexan
Miss Johnson
Phoe
Withatene
McCarabb
McGrath
McCrahh
Wil
Se Omakedi
Wilbourne
Graf Zeppelin crew visit French hangar amid cordial mood
In Cabns France on May 18 German airship Graf Zeppelin crew met French mechanics for repairs after storm damage. Rear Admiral Bintey of Toulon spoke of gratitude to France as the crew, once enemies, receive a warm welcome and discuss lessons from the ill fated airship incident years ago.
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French Alps
Pierre Feu
France
Wrigts Brothers
Cabns
Graf Zengwlin
Grul
Dirigible
Muga Schener
Bn Absn
Argiral Bintey
Nicheh Cmvil
Toulon
Cal- 1
Exres
Lekener
Atrain
Tia
Sone
Spain
Dr. Eckeneradrep
Montelimar
Adhrice
Mreviel
Mariner
Dr Rekener
Jel bin
CHUTE HANGS ON SILP AS MACHINE BURNS
A military aviation accident in Columbus Ohio during large scale two nations air maneuvers left one pilot dead and another badly burned. Lieut. Lyd Ty Meadows from Rockwell Field San Diego died when his plane crashed into a residential area after catching fire mid air. Lieutenant Fred Salter of San Diego survived after parachuting from his burning craft though his face and clothing were burned. The crash occurred amid a cloud of planes including 104 aircraft in staged battle between Red and Blue forces.
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Columbeus
Ohio
Tiseth
Fuhmer
Lied B. Ty
Meadows
Rockwell Pier
San Diego
Calif
Fred Salter
Sley
Be Dunnet
Red
Tue
Red Air
Norton Field
Cub
Mack
Blue
Wrightfield
Dayton
Earth
Aldinds
Salier
Meadowshire
AM. Valentino
Linden
Salters
Avistor
Lieuteenot Salter
Lieutnenot Salter
Cub &O
Tie
Hollister Dies in Mobile Former San Antonio Pet Shop Owner
E G Hollister, once owner of a San Antonio pet shop, died May 10 in Mobile after years of illness. He was 49. Survived by wife Florence Hollister, sister Mrs Alice Lilly of Balen North Carolina, nephew W I Lilly. Burial took place in Mobile.
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Hollister
Alabama
City
E. G. Slobister
San Antonio
Hae Ween
Ma Igltister
Nemt
Tia City
Ma. Tollister
Mobile
Nollister
Sander
Veig
Florence Hollister
Mra
Alice Lilly
W. 1 Lilly
Balen
N.C
Mobifo
Opening Cotton Prices Steady in New Orleans Market
The New Orleans cotton market shows steady prices with bids and offers listed for May and future contracts. Notable quotes include January at 15.80 cents, May at 18.00, July at 18.77, October at 16.02, and December at 19.76 cents, reflecting a balanced trading atmosphere.
Hoover Heads to Fishing Preserve Near Madina Virginia
Hoover sails toward a fishing preserve near Madina Virginia as Trevison Toft departs the White Morse shortly before noon today. Local authorities expect permits to guide the trip and note a brief stop at Wastanutan.
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Hoover
Trevisontoover
Ims
Madina
Rainy Weekend Forecast for San Antonio
Forecasters predict a rainy weekend in San Antonio with heavy rain last night and possible hail in northern areas. Highs reach around 84 degrees with Monday’s storm risk easing. total rainfall may approach 2.01 inches locally, with the month’s total near 2.27 inches.
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Tarhos
San Antonio
Police Unite to Nah Soldier s at City Jail
Mitchell, 25, of the Litts eventt, along with an Aero squadron member, was jailed on drunkenness and negligent conduct charges after a Saturday collision near Agriculture Street. N Macleod, 47, was involved. Mitchell allegedly sped away. Officer Long reported the incident as he pursued.
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Mitchell
Aero Squadron
Tradke
N. Macleod
Agarita
Maclin
Bomb scare ends with removal from Roosevelt park office
A large bomb found under a tailwas trestle near the Roosevelt park offices prompted a police and detective sweep led by Chief Owen Kilidos. The device was removed from its location before a Saturday deadline, but a second near-miss caused a tense delay as doors were searched and officers feared for lives and property.
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Owen Kilidos
Roosevelt Park
Kittay
Der
Intec
Tex Guinan Loses $25,000 Action Against Theater
Texas Guinan, the New York night club star, lost a Superior Court action in SEO against a West Coast theater for alleged breach of a contracted engagement. The judge dismissed cross-claims seeking $7500 for alleged breach of contract. The case cited Miss Guinan’s inability to fulfill appearances after the first week due to alleged illnesses.
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Tex Guinan
Tos Angelve
Texas
Guinan
New York
SEO
Los Angeles
Kansas
Miss Gui
Chain Buys Hotel for 2,500,000 in Spokane District
SPORANS Wash May 14. Grpurchase of the Seelbach hotel in Louisville Ky for 2,400,000 was announced vereindag by Tiere Rie ples of Omaha president of the Ep pley Hotels company.
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Wash
Louisville
Tiere Rieples Af
Omaha
Eppley Hotels Company
Lindy’s Wedding Outfit Costs $1200 in New York
May 18 New York reports the wedding outfit for Lindy costing 1200 dollars. The description notes a high cost suit and accessories including an evening gown, black overcoat, and formal attire, reflecting theLen controversy and public interest in Lindbergh events.
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Lindy
New York
Susan
Lindbergh Bie
Clolben
Expin
Auinwaz
Cleveland Clinic Fire Probe Advances With New Clues
In Cleveland on May 18 the probe into the clinic fire that killed 122 people from gas fumes continued. Coroner A. J. Deatse and County Prosecutor Ray T. Miller heard testimony about smoking near stored x ray film and prior warnings. Mrs Roose Tlebrr testified men often smoked in the basement room with the film loaded and fire doors not closing. An inspection report warned the clinic to remove film and upgrade safety. The hearing, held behind closed doors, aimed to determine what happened rather than assign blame.
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Cleerland Clinic
A. J. Deatse
Ray T. Miller
Apapermen
Roose Tlebrr
Ohig
Buccau
Pearse
Miler
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