Earhart Flight Across Atlantic Captures World Attention
Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly solo or with a crew across the Atlantic, sharing glory with Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon. After a 20 hour 49 minute voyage from Newfoundland to Wales and on to Southampton, she acknowledges the crew for the feat, while authorities note her role as passenger and pilot, and discuss the return plan by steamer.
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Edward. W. Pickard
Amelia Earhart
Boston
Atlantic Ocean
Lady Lindy
Wilmer Stultz
Lou Gordon
Trespassey
Newfoundland
Southampton
England
Barryport
Wales
London
Miss Earhart
Stultz
Gordon
Owitiz
Earhart
Continent
Mabel Bell
Abarido
Europe
Levine
Columbia
Thea Rasche
James A. , Stillman
Atlantic
Democrats converge on Houston for national convention
Democrats from all parts of the country head to Houston for the national convention as campaigns and party unity face pivotal moments and speeches are anticipated.
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Houston
Nationalists in Peking seek Manchuria settlement and redraws
Nationalist leaders report progress toward a compromise with Japan that would integrate Manchuria and Heilungkiang provinces into their government without further fighting. Chiang Kai-shek resigns as generallisimo. Wade asks US to back treaty revisions. China moves capital to Nanking as unrest and strikes erupt nationwide.
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HINES
Peking
Mukden
Manchuria
Hengtien
Dsira
China
C. White
Washington
Ketlogg
Nanking
Striker unrest feared as ex-dictator guarded in prison
Thirty dead and over a hundred wounded as turmoil erupts. General Pangalos, once a dictator, remains in guarded custody since August 1926 amid fears strikers may attempt to free him.
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Pangalos
Brush Foundation funds do good for future population policy
Cleveland inventor R Charles Francis Brush announces a 500000 dollar fund named the Brush Foundation to support human stock betterment and population control. The fund honors his son Charles Jr and aims to curb overcrowding through scientific advancement and policy.
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R. Charles Francis Brush
Cleveland
Doctor Brush
Brush Foundation
Charles, Jr
China
India
Romania’s Princess Belen Granted Divorce From Carol
Romanian courts grant Princess Belen a divorce from former Crown Prince Carol on grounds of profound affronts and desertion. Carol, who eloped with Magda in 1925, did not contest the decree.
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Rumania
Carol
Helen
Nan Wezeney
Magda
Hupéscv
Kellogg invites Latin American republics to conciliatory conference
Secretary of State Kellogg invites all Latin American republics to a conciliation and arbitration conference in Washington. Kellogg and Charles Evans Hughes will represent the United States. The invitation cites a February Havana conference resolution and says conventions adopted would be sent to governments for ratification.
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Kellogg
Washington
Ma Kellogg
Charles Evans Hughes
United States
Ithel Pin
Havana
Kansas Governor backs special session to save road funds
Kansas officials including Governor Paulen and the state highway commission argue a special legislative session is essential to preserve a two million dollar federal aid allotment for 1929. They weigh whether action before December is required to secure the funds or risk escrow until next summer.
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Toneka
W. M. Jardine
Agriculture
Paulen
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Kansas
Federal Highway Commission Reserve
Federal Department
Witl
Mohler urges Kansas farmers to store wheat on farms
Topeka. J C Mohler secretary of the Kansas board of agriculture urges wheat farmers to provide per maleni storage on their own farms. He says the farm is the ideal place to store wheat and that holding is part of efficient crop handling not a price manipulation. He cites previous congestion as 1926 peak and predicts larger crop with more combines.
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Topeka
J. C. Mohler
Kansas Board of Agriculture
Wheat Farmers of
Kansas
Mr. Mohler
Six Die in Grade Crossing Crash West of Topeka
Six people perished when a car returning from an Odd Fellows lodge meeting in Manhattan was struck by Union Pacific train No. 137 five miles west of Topeka. Victims include Mr and Mrs W B Fry, Otto G McNinch 23, Mrs Gertrude Harritt 47, Mrs W A Thornburg 62, and Selma Bradshaw 4.
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Topeka
W. B. Fry
Otto G. “McNinch
Fry
Gertrude Harritt
W."a. Thornburg
Selma Bradshaw
Mopekas
Odd Fellows Lodge
Manhattan
Union Pacific
Youth sustains broken neck in Wichita bed scuffle
John Millsap Jr., 12, suffered a broken neck during a bed scuffle with his 5 year old brother in Wichita. Authorities say he did not fall, and parents and doctors expect recovery. The incident remains unclear to family and hospital staff as they seek to determine exact cause.
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Wichita
John Millsap, Jr
Washington Henry J Allen to Head Hoover Curtis Campaign
Washington Henry J Allen former governor of Kansas will serve as publicity director for the Hoover Curtis campaign after consultations with Secretary Hodover and Chairman Work in Topeka. Kansas highway commission announces eleven new road projects to be contracted in July totaling 145 miles across twenty nine projects. Dr Clyde Gray of Horton reappointed to four year term on the state board ofGSTEpathié TM examina Jott find registration ends May 23. Population in fast years increases to about 38052 with 021 average. Pat ty counties in this section of the state. Topeka United Farm corporation of Wichita granted a state charter board approval. stock of par value 2.00 authorized. Incorpora tors are K B Key Be F Hodijn B L Gentsy H B Stytegky M A Shryock all of Wichita. The Golden Rule will prove valuable in motor traffic and international relations.
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Washington
Henry’ J. Allen
Wichita
Kansas
Topeka
Kansas ‘Highway Commission
Clyde Gray
Horton
Paulen Tora
State Board of
Gstebpathié
Paul Spiegal
United Farm Corporation of
State Charter Board
K.B. Key
Bef. Hodijn
B. L. Gentsy
B Stytegky
M. A. Shryock
Canning String Beans and Tomatoes Guide
USDA guide explains processing methods for canning string beans and tomatoes. Beans require steam pressure above 212 degrees, hot pack prep, and 10 pounds pressure for 30 to 40 minutes depending on container size. Tomatoes use water bath. Include packing steps, salt, cooling, labeling, and safe storage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Veal Birds as a Delicate Yet Affordable Dish
A home cook’s guide outlines veal birds made from various veal cuts rolled with a breadcrumb dressing and bacon binding. The prepared strips are browned, arranged in a casserole, simmered in fat and served with a thickened pan sauce and garnish.
Thrift in Kitchen Utensils and Proper Storage
The article urges thrift in using kitchen utensils to save household costs. It notes utensils should balance weight shape and handle, with convenient lip sides for right handed users, and proper storage keeps jars clean and geriatric.
Prevent Heat System Rust With Seasonal Boiler Care
Home economic specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture urge care tips for boilers during summer. Leave the steam or hot water boiler filled with water up to the safety valve and keep interior dry by leaving doors open.
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United’ States
Osnaburgs Use In Home Furnishings Highlighted
Osnaburg fabric praised for draperies upholstery and house furnishings in a U S agriculture guide. Articles describe its coarse weave undyed color similar to linen plus practical benefits and decorative uses with slip covers cushions portieres and window overdraperies.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Osnaburg
Bureau of Home Economics
USCH
Oenaburg
Osnabury
Hiburg
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