British Plane Breaks Speed Record In English Channel Race
The entry describes a racer flying more than 300 miles per hour during an English race at Ryde on the Solent, noting Britain’s wins in early 20th century competitions. It mentions past European and American winners and a radio broadcast of the event from KDKA Pittsburgh and BBC stations HSV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Great Britain
United States
Huntein
Lido
Venice
Webster
Prevost
France
England
Solent
Britain
Isle of Wight
U.S
Pittsbuhgh
Ryde
KDKA
HSV
British Broadcasting Company
RCA
Mosonryele
H. R. D. Waghorn
Lawyer Tries Fre Racket in Poplar Bluff Incident
Poplar Bluff Mo Sept 1 City Attorney Ted Henson woke at his home when his family returned from town and joined firefighters at the oval fire station. He leaped from bed in boots and raincoat, slid down a pole, and helped at the fire scene. A nearby radio remark about nerve and underear was heard as he assisted, with Henson noting he had not noticed such forgetfulness before.
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Poplar Bluff
Ted Henson
Town
Oval
Mall
Alata
Genson
Henson
Palfreys Dominate Girls Net Tourney in Philadelphia
Palfreys from Boston and teammates Sarah and Mianne Palfrey defeated Helen Marlowe of Hollswed California and Go Gock of Los Angeles 6 2 in the doubles final to claim the girls tennis title at a United States Friday event in Philadelphia. Enzah Palfrey, defending national girls champion, was set to face Helen Mac She in the singles final this afternoon.
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Philadelphia
Tee Palfrey Sidera
Boston
Sarah
Mianne
United States
Palfreys
Helen Marlowe
Hollswed
Calif
Go Gock
Los Angeles
Philadelphia Crick
Enzah Palfrey
Helen Mac
Waiter Arrested With Stolen Gems in Budapest
police in Budapest arrested waiter acho Mer on suspicion of theft. jewelry valued at 28,000 was reported stolen July 46 from Mrs. William Preaton of Colorado.
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Budapest
Bangery
Acho
Mer
William Preaton
Colorado
Doran Praises Liquor Enforcement Conditions In State
James M. Doren, prohibition commissioner, said enforcement conditions nationwide were better at times since the Volstead act became effective. He spoke in Washington and noted improvements in the liquor situation across jurisdictions.
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Doran
Washington, D. C
James M. Doren
Prohibition
Mbsn
Schneider Cup Flyers Defy Death in Classic
Across a perilous course the Schneider Cup flyers push risky maneuvers as spectators watch the dramatic event. The headline frames a daring air race with pilots pushing limits amid intense competition and danger.
Rain Maker Promises Rain To Force Mayor Walker
A telegram from Mayor Walker arrives in New York City via a messenger boy claiming he can bring rain and lower temperatures within 24 hours for a $200,000 fee. The note, signed by A. J. Wisch of Denver, threatens expenses if the plan fails and ends with the messenger trudging back into the storm.
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New York
Srnt
Walker
Snes
A. J. Wisch
Denver
Cal
Austin
Mystery plane sighted near border as search widens
Desert sightings and newspaper reports sparked a 50,000 square mile aerial search for the missing airliner. Reports placed a strange aircraft south of the border near Columbus New Mexico Chihuahua region, with crews from Winslow Kingman and Gallup involved and Marines and naval planes dispatched to aid the hunt.
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Science Mountain
Shooks
Etors
Columbus
Chihuahua
San Francisco
Srmada
Skyliner
Arizona
New Mexico
Winslow
Kingman
Aziz
Hareton
Calif
Marine Corps
San Diego
Gallup
X. SL
T. A.Z
World Court and Elihu Root Debate Divides Beverly Hills Readers
Beverly Hills readers debate the world court with mixed views on its binding nature and consequences. The letter notes reservations by nations and questions the policy, praising Elihu Root yet suggesting alternatives.
Army Orders Listing Dated Personnel Transfers and Relocations
Washington DC dispatch lists Maj Gen Gibbs and numerous colonels majors captains and lieutenants assigned or reassigned to posts in the Philippines Panama Alaska California and other locations. entries include moves from Forts Sheridan Benning Fort Riley and Fort Huachuca to destinations such as Manila Fort Benning and Panama with several retirements and hospital treatments noted.
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Br Teleraal
Washington, D. C
George S. Gibbs
Dasa Ilave
Earl W. Taonér
Ulles
Cohillippines
Frank S. Bowen
Mathson Barrachy
San Francisco
Frank VV. Schneider
Cornell University
Albany
George 8
Uorne
Danger
Washington
Mephaldie Coesatt
CALC
Port Winfield Scott
Mile Waukee
Emory H. Gist
Mo F
Destal Pronition Board
Panama
Laurel G. Garnes
Frank T. Bonsteel
Callias
Fur Wiss
Henry G. Bastian
Fort Gmana
Haw Arthury
Champeny
PI Pines
Fort Henning
Charles C. Loughlin
Fort Benning
Grover C. Rippetoe
N. J
Albert &, Andrews
Ralph F. Love
Fort D
Russell
Philippines
Willian Ric’ Fleming
Tat
Fort Sheridan
Frederic French
Welter Reed Hospital
Jesse R. Lippencatt
Inf
Samuel W. Penington
Carlisle Baracks
Benjamin F. Harmon
A. J
Carleton Brogess
Fort Riles
jBinfred Moughtan
Cay
México
Walter Teed Hosaital
Port Bury
Bernie Bo Daben Thiekrred
Walter Fore
Rotsmer
E. C. Fart
Agreed Judgment Settles Fatal Car Crash Suit
Agreed judgment for 5090 settles a fatal car crash suit involving Parker and others. The document notes damages and a settlement from a legal action following a reportedly stalled vehicle and injuries. Names and places are fragmentary but indicate a court case resolution.
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Irien
Tralee Parker
Fort Ham
Atenek
Hoover probe request awaited in Shearer case
Washington DC July 7 The Department of Justice said it has not yet received a communication from President Hoover requesting an investigation into William B Shearer a noted navy advocate who claimed 203 585 was owed him for services and who opposed naval reductions at the Geneva conference in 1927 observing Hoover had asked Attorney General Mitchell to look into the matter and denounced Shearer activities
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Ashington
D. C. Seon
Department of Justice
Hoover
William B. Shearer
Navy
Foreskin
Geneve
Mitchell
Hlearen
Land Chief Robison Dies After Long Service and Controversy
Robison, land chief, longtime state official and judge in land matters, died after a career shaping Texas land policy. He helped 15 orphans, served as Morris county attorney, and guided land law interpretations before a controversial market lands case sparked impeachment talk but ended in exoneration.
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Sir
Trobison
Hebison
Ale
Morris County
Sam Houston State Normal
University of Texas
Morris
Cass
Bowie
Marion
Napier
Morrisy
Austin
General Land Office
Fle
Offic
Texas
Supreme Canve and Pelham
Hhis
Hoblitzelle Silent on Theater Sale Report
Hoblitzelle, head of the Entecatale Theater circuit, declined to comment in New York on a reported interest in the chain by Fox Theaters. He did not amplify or deny the report, remaining silent about any sale.
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Dallas
Sept
Tan Hoblitzelle
New York
Fox Theaters
Hoblitelle
Dallas C C Aids Abilene Railroad Ad Sept 7 1945
Fragmentary notice notes Dallas Chamber of Commerce support for an Abilene railroad project tied to a September 7 1945 date. Includes stray reference to financing and dissent among directors.
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Dallas C.C
Abilene
Sourkeen
Mallinger
Angelo
Chambar
Erlered
Local Exhibits and Events Highlight Lagunal Display
The exhibition near Lagunal Madre features a gurnard caught by EL & Liebrecht and a 2‑foot totem pole from Por ley Loring for the Wine Memorial museum. Work begins on the Witte Memorial Museum first floor and basement annex. Community talks include Dan F. Smith’s Naval Academy update, Church group meetings, and plans for a cannile convention delegation from Cant. Tamer Hy. Bradford charter.
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Lagunal
da Witte
Liebrecht
Travelers’ Protective Association
Eunter Hall
Son
Frederick Ricker
Upounuin
Gunter Hotel
Porley Loring
Ongrs Islands
Wine Memorial Museum
Velar
AL Hansen
Dnusuneedd
Witte Memorial Museen
Aloreroeins
Edger B. Davin
Two Women Robbed of Gems in Chicago Jewelry Heist
Three masked men robbed Mrs Ida Braomberg and her daughter Harrist, 22, of jewelry valued around 6680 dollars and 110 dollars cash early today in the Branmburg apartment on Sure Street. The victims were shaken but uninjured as the thieves escaped with the gems and money.
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Chicago
Ida Braomberg
Harrist
Sucko
Branmberg
Suré Street
Extra Paris Goes Dry Beer Used Up
Paris reports a heat wave depleting the city beer supply as cafes sign up, leaving no more beer available. Spanish consul in Chicago ignores a published order naming Hantiag de Muito Mugira.
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Paris
Mordrid
Segi
Flogal
Raya
Hantiag de Muito
Mugira
Nightlife and dances spark in city ads mix
An assortment of ads lists nightly dances and events around town. Highlights include Peter Pan dance at Cartto ville, Old-time dance at Pest Hall, Mexican celebration at Washington Park September 19 to 30, and music acts by Mid borny Orinley and others across venues such as Blue Bon net Hotel and Labor Temple.
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Pest Hall
Washington Park
Garza
L. W
Retirement of teachers sought in Texas campaign
A statewide education campaign seeks to acquaint citizens with the Texas teachers retirement bill. The measure, requiring a constitutional amendment to take effect, was explained by Caldwell president of the Texan State Teachers Union. He spoke at a Southwest Texas teachers meeting at Blarkencridge, noting the plan is not a pension and will not raise costs. S. MoM. Marra, state superintendent, also spoke at the session.
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Yne Coriling Co
M. Caldwell
Caldwell
Iblarkencridge
Caldrel
S. Mom. Marra
Gunboat fails to locate steamer in trouble off coast
The funboat Benvo searched the coast near San Tulg de la Loma, Guerrero, for a steamer reported in distress but found no trace. The Bravo waited at Acapulco for a government telegraph reading indicating the steamer had signals, as officials stated no evidence of the vessel was found.
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Mexico City
Bent
T—Ofi
Benvo
San Tulg de la Loma
Guerrero
Navy
Bravo
Acapulcon
San Gale de la Tloma
Dlatrens
Boy Dies Beneath Falling Horse at Fort Daly
An incident at Fort Daly reports Texan rider ALP Marrill AN killed when his horse collapsed on him. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Merrill, a prominent Jeff Davis County family.
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Marrill
Hix
Fort Daly
Dessin Merrill
Jeff Davis County
Vinegar Used to Fight Greene County Fires
In Greene Me an effort to battle flames relied on vinegar due to scarce water. Volunteers tied vinegar to hoses and pumped it onto burning buildings as a makeshift extinguisher. Residents are urged to call Crockett 7460 before 6 p.m. Saturday for more details.
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Greene. Me
Youth Spared His Life By Portes Gil
In Mexico City on September 1, 1941 Garles R. Solorena, removed from the Henry Squad by presidential order, owed his life to his model penitentiary conduct and pitying teachers who pleaded with the president. A night visit secured a stay of execution at 10 p.m., delaying the death penalty to allow possible commutation to imprisonment. A parallel stay was issued for Evasin Muncs Vilebis, convicted of murder in the same period.
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Mexico
CITT
Garles R. Saloreana
Om bin
Weir
Pleng
Solorannn
Hias
Care Ag
Weather Bureau Chief Vets Cool Weather Theory
Washington D C September 7 Weather Bureau head William J Humphreys a meteorological physicist says cooling the atmosphere by releasing gas is a plausible idea but not workable He disputes Dr Elumphreys proposal to cool Havang by intertaining gas at altitudes around 260 to 300 feet as impractical in the rain making schemes debated by Christin Smadt Alexander and others.
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Washington, D. C
William J. Humphreys
Weather Bureau
Elumphreya
Christin Smadt Alexander
Havang
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Girls’ Net Tourney
Caldvere
Great Briitain
Interna
Tealy
Jim Walker
Ciascifi
Beverly Hills
Elihu
Shearer
Robison
Piane
University of Texan
Banks of Representatives
Hoblitzelle
Morrin Jr
San Antonio Christian Endeavor
Tien Ac Sp
First Suited Presbyterian Church
Missionary Guild of
Central Christian Church
Anton Tdesebney
Messinn
Epmarth
Trinity Methodist Episconal
the Wernan'a Musionary Society
Travis Park
Mothavlirt
Paar
Sharfenbere
Elizabeth Hoes
Taw Angeles
United Julian
Delerdtes
Tamer Hy
Bradford Charter
Camp No Ue
Thia City
Benevelent Department of the
Women's Council of Centre
Christie Church
Aseol
Joe Smith
Waxohey
Dankum
Hale
Sir. I H. Thornton
San Franciaco Street
August Erber
Bon Antonio
Austin Hospital
Nea de
John W. Unehy
San Antonio
T. B. Hill
First Presbyterian Church
Davis Mountain
Till
Philip Cove Victelier
Laurel Heights Methodist Church
Tri
While
Alamo Methodist Church
Rolfe P. Crom
St. Mack's Church
Bis
Cloudcroft
N. M
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Kam Hacdeman
Ymst
Tianths
Fort Sheridian
K. Ta. Gerry
Twenty-third Infantry
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O. T. C. Walt
Burlington
Vic
Infantry
Cifla
Cumpert
Camp Peery
Werdali Iv
Bevan
Fuse Sill
Ukla
Field Artile Yary School
Willan H. Joyner
Deneen Hill Baptist Church
Wasi “Liver America
Sun
Webb
Tallrom
Comer Soliad Rd
Hot Wells Blvd
J Ade
Wight
Blue Bonnet Hotel
Nanvine
Midborny Orinley
Cutehra Tr Miche
Ade
R— Maleaite Jewelry Co
Alhort J. Chicanomevine Satelimmer Att Maingie Pesihugs
Ann
Taree
Martine
Sunsday
Melody
Crockett
Portes Gil
Fata
St. Mark’s Church
Trasin Park
Municipal Auditorium
Bervices
Cosparata
Sibaql_ pon
Bcbool
Hermon
Nev
Rolfer Crum
North Alamo
Fourth Street
Dr. Hill
Quertette
Ten T. Danex
Golanil
Wadison Square
Presbyteria
Church of Bk Eeeiteplies of
Amerten
Travis Park Methodist Church
Paul B. Kern
Jesus
BACE
Tha Leart
P. H
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