Dirigible Crew Relaxes After Historic Trans Atlantic Flight
N J Oct 16 31 German crew members from the ZR 3 rest in Lakehurst following their record trans Atlantic voyage. Dr Hugo Eckener Zeppelins president hails potential regular airship service between Germany and the United States as hydrogen is released for safe landing and the craft is deflated awaiting helium re inflations.
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Lakeburst
N. J
Germany
Ameriie
Iedrichshaf
Atlantic
Hugo Eckener
Zeppelin
Gersmeny
United States
Tehen
Missing Woman and Friend Feared Dead in Hotel Case
Detectives probe disappearance of Mrs Petraeus and her friend Maxwell, who ran a loan office on West Commores Street near the hotel they were last seen at. Captain Street orders inquiry into possible foul play as officers locate their activities before their reported absences.
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Petraeus
Seh
Captain Street
Maxwell
West Commores Eet
Prince Spends Night Dancing Informally After Formal Ball
Oct 16 Toronto Prince of Wales returns to King Edward Hotel quarters after attending a York club ball. He joins an informal dance at Strathrobin hosted by FP B Robbins, a preexisting associate in the hounds party. He plans a golf round and social calls before Ottawa departure this afternoon.
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Toronto
Prince of Wales
King Edward Hotel
Greelock
York Club
Seageal Party
Prince Willeave
Ottawa
New Steamship Line Enters New Orleans
The Red Star Line inaugurated the Gothland at New Orleans marking its first voyage with passengers and freight from Antwerp. The vessel will sail Sunday for Havana to carry passengers to Spanish ports, extending the line’s service. The monthly service begins, with next arrival scheduled for November 16.
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New Orleans
Red Star Line
Gothland
Antwerp
Riga
Ceruna
Havana
Vera Craz
Vera Cruz
Floods in Russia Swell River Levels Submerge Villages
Moscow reports a river rise of about twelve feet in the Mur river causing floods in the Niko region. Two native villages were submerged and about four hundred lives were lost or feared dead as waters overtopped banks.
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Moscow
Mur
Nikoweak
Steam Roller Rampage Blocks West Houston Street
A wild steam roller charged houses in the 306 block of West Houston Street Wednesday night. Police used lassoes and elephant guns to corral the out of control machine, believed set in motion by a band of boys. Earlier Halloween mischief occurred on North Pine Street with soaped Public Service Company tracks stalling street cars.
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West Houston Street
Hallowe’eners
North Pine Street
Public Service Company
Hodges Discloses GOP Expenditures and Donors
The report lists contributions to the Republican fund with ranges from $1 to over $10,000 and details expenditures by bureau. Publicity and labor costs are highlighted among major items, with specific totals for headquarters, senatorial and congressional campaigns, and various bureaus. William Wrigley Jr. is noted as a $25,000 donor.
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Vermont
California
Congressional
Washington
Hodges
Remblican Fund
William Wrighey Tr
Calles Vows Strong US Mexico Ties At Paris Luncheon
Paris oct 16 president elect general Plutarcio Calles praised cordial relations between the United States and Mexico. He said Mexico aims to secure economic and social conditions comparable to those enjoyed by Americans and spoke at a luncheon at the American Club attended by American colony representatives and Mexican officials in Paris.
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Paris
United States
Mexico
U N
Plutanio Galles
Grane
Calles Sait
Ican
Jean Rosony
Hearing Date Set on Packing Merger
Concluding hearings in the Armour Morris packer merger have been set for October 29 in Chicago after three days of hearings before Chester Morrill, an official of the Packers and Stockyards Administration. The evidence could not be completed, tied to a complaint filed by Secretary Wallace last February over Armour Company plans to acquire Morris & Company plants and business.
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Washington, D. C
Armour Morris Packer
Chicago
Chester Morrill
Dia
Packers and Stockyards Administration
Wallace
Armour& Company
Morris & Company
Carl Mellin Dies Noted Engine Expert In Schenectady
Carl J. Mellin an inventor and consulting engineer of the American Locomotive Company died in Schenectady on October 15 yesterday. He designed and improved numerous locomotive systems and components and was regarded as a leading figure in railroad engineering.
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Carl Mellin
Schenectady
N. Y
Carl J. Mellin
American Locomotive Company
Woman in Court Whips Policeman in Outburst
In a corral court session Deputy Constable Lopez testified arresting Mark Robbins for drunkenness on Frio city road. Robbins, half the officer’s height, shouted insults, attacked Lopez with a right and left uppercut as Turnkey Kuehn intervened. The court fined Robbins $10 and Judge Onion added $100 for contempt. The defendant’s threats continued after the trial.
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X. H. Lopez
Mark Robbins
North Laredo Street
Lopez
Turnkey Kuehn
Frio City
Onion
Gunter Hotel Sold to Baker Company
The Gunter Hotel in Gunter is sold to the Baker chain. The property has hosted three political conventions with figures like McAdoo Taft Harding Bryan and Al Jennings visiting. Notable events include East meets West branding, U.S. mint director Ea Scobey’s breakfast, outdoor breakfast traditions, and visits by governors cowmen and big business leaders. Baker plans changes adapted to the Baker idea, signaling a national-reputation hotel joining the chain.
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Mr. Tyrell
McAdoo
Taft
Harding
William Jennings Brian
al Jennings
Hank O'Day
Ea Scobey
United States Mint
Percy Tyrell
Baker
Packers Silent On Trust Buying Discrimination Claim
Officials of Armone and Company and Swift and Company refused comment on a Washington complaint by the Packers and Stockyards Administration alleging discrimination in hog purchases. The matter had not been officially brought to their attention and no comment was offered.
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Chicago
Armone and Company
Swift and Company
Packers
Washington
Packers and Stockyards Administration
Free Lecture on CHRISTIAN SCIENCE in San Antonio
Dr. John M. Tait of Kansas City Missouri speaks on Christian Science under the auspices of Second Church of Christ Scientist San Antonio. The lecture is set for Thursday evening Oct 16 1924 at 8 o'clock in the Main Avenue High School Auditorium. Public invited and asked to be seated by 7:15.
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John M. Tait
Kansas City
Missouri
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Avenue High School
Second Church of Christ, Scientist
San Antonio
Prince of Wales in Toronto at fox hunt and trot
Prince of Wales arrived in Toronto to attend fox hunting events and fox trotting. He was among several riders who fell but remounted and finished the chase. Afterward he proceeded to King Edward hotel, passing crowds that had gathered to greet him earlier in the day.
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Toronto
Prince of Wales
Ottumwa
Prince
King Edward Hotel
Movie stunt flyer dies after 500 foot fall
In Los Angeles on Oct 16, stunt aviator Dick Kerwood was killed in the mountains near New Hall when he fell about 500 feet from a ladder dangling from an airplane. The pilot did not miss him until the plane was ready to fly before the camera.
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Los Angeles
Dick Kerwood
New Hall
Here
Davis Begins Tour of South Illinois and Chicago Edges
Democratic presidential nominee John W. Davis commenced a Western Illinois leg by train from Quincy toward Chicago arriving to speak at the Auditorium then continuing to East St. Louis and Missouri. The trip featured rest on rear platform speeches and Davis defended his earlier charges against former Attorney General Daugherty and Republican official George B. Lockwood. His Baldwin Park address in Quincy drew congratulatory messages from Illinois Democrats.
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Chicago
John W. Davis
Illinois
East St. Louis
Missouri
Quincy
Davis
Daugherty
George B. Lockwood
Republican National Committee
Burton K. Wheeler
Baldwin Park
Smith Takes Short Rest From Campaign Tour
Governor Smith, greeted warmly in Binghamton, plans to spend today in Elmira with a speech. He disputes Republican claims on state appropriations, listing an alleged $23,234,559.34 increase and attributing much to past mismanagement. he also urges observance of Theodore Roosevelt's birth anniversary.
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Binghamption
N. Y
Smith
Elmira
State of New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Address Draws Admirer After Long Journey to Quincy
An admirer travelled 123 miles to hear the address and, despite his car’s poor performance, declared he had been fully repaid by the experience. The event highlighted statewide concern with leadership state leaders and the dedication of supporters.
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Quincy
Chicago Syndicate Run Liquor Ring Busted by Agents
Ten men were arrested in Chicago on charges of heading and running a syndicate that imported liquor from Cuba to Florida by air and then distributed it across the Midwest. P David Pinkhussohn, alleged head and principal flyer, posted bonds of 3000 dollars. Others detained include Edward F. O'Brien Joseph Wurzburg Louis Bittner Robert Marquist Emil Feindt David Farrell John Schenk Raymond E. Dalton and Dillon Carlson.
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Chicago
Cuba
Florida
Middle West
P. David Pinkhussohn
Edward F. O’brien
Pinkhussohn
Joseph Wurzburg
Louis Bittner
Robert Marquist
Emil Feindt
David Farrell
John ©. Schenk
Raymond E. Dalton
Dillon Carlson
Ambassador Sheffield Presents Credentials To Obregon
United States ambassador James Rockwell Sheffield presented his credentials to President Obregon at the national palace in Mexico City in a ceremony with cabinet members. The exchange affirmed mutual wishes for continued cordial relations between the two republics.
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Mexico City
United States
James Rockwell Sheffield
President Obregon
National Palace
Three Mexicans Held After Street Robbery in San Antonio
Isabel Urbano of New Baden Texas says three Mexicans robbed him near 506 San Louis street after taking him to see sights. Police arrested Elias Duran 22 on Robbery by Assault. Alberto Morales and H A Pena 407 Matamoras booked on vagrancy. Urbano’s $21 was recovered and kept for evidence.
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Isabel Urbano
New Baden
Texas
Auist
San Louis Street
Matamoras
Medina
Baltazar and
Valdez
Urbano
San Antonio
Leona
Houston
Alberto Morales
Houston Street
H. A. Pena
Matamoras Street
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J. H. Frost
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J. E. Jarratt
Harry Landa
J. B. Martindale
P. G. Oppenheimer
Hiram Partee
Dick Prassel
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