Hunter Brothers Endurance Flight Sets 553 Hour Record
In Chicago the Hunter brothers from Sparta Illinois completed a 553 hour 40 minute flight in a used Stinson De troiter monoplane over Sky Harbor airport. Irene Hunter cooked meals while the brothers slept in beds for the first time in 23 days. They will recount their experiences from a Palace Theater stage as crowds hail their aviation feat.
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Hunter Brothers
Irene Hunter
Sky Harbor
John
Kenneth
Palace Theater
Kenne
Ida Hunter
Sparta
Sky Harbor Airport
Kenneth Hunter
Endurance Flight Sets World Record by City of Chicago
Chicago records show the Hunter brothers John and Kenneth flying the City of Chicago from Sky Harbor to reach 533 hours 41 minutes 30 seconds in the air. Refueling came from The Big Ben with pilots Walter and Albert Hunter.
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Southern Cross Ends World Flight at Oakland Airport
The famed monoplane Southern Cross, flown by Lieut. Col Kingsford-Smith, arrived at Oakland on its world flight route. After a rest, the tri motor Fokker was brought to the airport following a continental journey from New York via Port Marnock Ireland.
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Australian Air Service
Oakland Airport
New York
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Ireland
Senate Leaders Summoned to Hoover Camp
President Hoover has summoned Republican senatorial leaders to Rapidan camp for a weekend discussion focused on removing Claudius Huston as RNC chairman. Senator Fess and others arrived, with plans to chart a course in seclusion. Hoover and Mrs. Hoover enjoyed a quiet Fourth and will return to Washington soon.
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Hoover
Rapidan
Claudius Huston
Republican National Committee
Fess
Ohio
Huston
Watson
McNary
Walcott
Conn
Senate
Aerial Traffic Study Over Chicago Airport Route
Police observer Lieut L J Laird piloted an air view over routes to Curtiss Wright Reynolds Airport as part of the Pageant of Aerial Progress. The test aimed to establish an airborne traffic control system for August air races with cars bottlenecked below.
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Midwest
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Former Elyrian Visitor Praises Rio Grande Valley
D A Cleveland, former Elyrian resident of 20 years in repair work and taxi dermic service, returned today after years away. He moved ten years ago to irrigated land by the Rio Grande mouth, grows oranges grapefruits and lemons in winter, travels summers, and supports taxidermy business in the big game region. He insists there is virtually no winter there and calls his success good judgment.
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Rio Grande River
Cleveland
Two Oberlin Men Charged With Possession of Liquor
Sheriff Clarence F E Adama held Ralph Nichols and Thomas Castro on charges of possession of intoxicating liquor after deputies raided an Oberlin house Thursday night. A small quantity of alleged liquor was reported found on the premises.
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Oberlin House
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Thomas Castro
Five Loge Lives In Race Clash
Emelle Alabama July 5 racial clashes over debt payments ended in multiple deaths including two white men Grover Boyd and Charley Mars and several black victims One Black man Newt Robinson was hanged after a cabin fire and pursuit Police traced the attackers and a posse reported another Robinson brother shot as the manhunt continued and the father remained sought on page 2
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Newt. Robinson
Grover Boyd
Charley Mars
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Robinson
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Mars
Robinson Brothers
PIGEON WRONG MAN AT PARK
Two Lorain men faced disorderly conduct charges after officials say they attempted to celebrate Independence Day by declaring their independence at Cascade Park. W C Fillgrove and Ernie Bartolme pleaded guilty and were fined five dollars plus costs each after refusing to park as ordered by park police.
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Cascade Park
UL Fillgrove
Ernie Bartolme
Woman Hurt In Lake Ave Crash
Mrs Frieda Siebert of Cleveland was injured yesterday afternoon in a Fourth of July accident on Lake Avenue. She rode in a car that struck a car in front that had stopped suddenly. She was taken to a Lorain hospital as holiday traffic tied up the roadway briefly.
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Cleveland
Sheriff's Office
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Lake Avenue
Sheriff’s Department
Senate Called to Consider Treaty Amid Heat and Quorum Doubts
Washington July 5 Administration leaders expect favorable Senate action on the London treaty as Congress reconvenes. Letters from across the country praise Secretary Stimson's radio appeal and indicate broad public support. Hoover convened the Senate for summer debate, while hot weather and near primary elections threaten quorum and delay ratification.
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Balloon race balloons sail north from Texas toward Arkansas
Houston July 5 the nations leading balloon pilots move toward the Texas border heading northeast after a smooth start at Bellaire Speedway where about 50000 spectators gathered. Reports from Avinger Cass County confirm seven balloons sighted as the fleet trends east then near due north toward Teaarkana crossing into Arkansas soon. Pilot Dr George M Legallee of the Kelvinator entry cabled Tyler that everything was going fine as the gas bags head north.
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National Balloon Race
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Cass County
Arkansas
Teaarkana
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Navy
Bellaire Speedway
George M Legallee
Kelvinator
Tyler
Hoover signs historic Rivers and Harbors bill
President Hoover signed the omnibus Rivers and Harbors bill, the largest of its kind, unlocking over 120 million dollars for immediate work on major improvement projects. He said it will provide employment for thousands, reduce bulk transport costs, and benefit farms and industries while aiding population distribution away from crowded centers.
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Washington
Hoover
Officer and bootlegger duel leaves two dead in Detroit
July 5 Hamtramck police special investigator Barney Roth was killed at his home in a shootout with Johnny Metz, an alleged bootlegger. Metz died 30 minutes later. Metz had gone to Roth’s residence to talk. the exchange occurred shortly after he arrived, neighbors reported.
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Hamtramck Police Department
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Johnny Metz
Hamtramck
Metz
Chemical Works Blast Fatal to Thirteen Persons
In Castleford England Thirteen people are confirmed dead after a blast at Messrs Hickson's Chemical Works yesterday. Rescuers comb debris as 80 buildings ruined and about 500 residents lose homes. Fire followed the explosion and some victims were swept into water by the blast. others injured by flying glass.
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England
Messers. Hickson
Cleveland
Lake Erie
William Marton
Dorothy
Herman
Martin
Prisoners Escape From London Prison Farm
Two inmates fled the London Prison Farm today while hoeing corn as guard George Kelly fired several shots. They disappeared into waist-high stalks, escaping pursuit under gunfire.
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George Kelly
Tilden Captures 1930 British Singles Title
Bill Tilden of Philadelphia defeated Wilmer Allison of Austin Texas to win the British singles championship final with scores of 6 3, 9 7, 6 4.
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Eng
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Philadelphia
Wilmer Allison
Austin
Texas
Quiet Fourth yields no city accidents in Myria Lorain County
Police and sheriff staff reported a safe Fourth of July with no city accidents and only one serious injury in a Lake Road crash involving a Cleveland woman. Several drunken driving reports vanished before responders arrived, a fireworks jam near the county fair grounds caused minor disruptions, and few violations of firework ordinances occurred as the day closed quietly.
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Lorain County
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Mlyria
Balloon fire likely hot air balloon over Knox county
From Mt. Vernon Ohio reports a fiery balloon over eastern Knox county last night is believed to be a July 4 hot air balloon. Two men seen leaping in parachutes were not located after checks across the area.
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Knox County
Five Autos Tagged for Parking Violations by Elyria Police
Elyria police yesterday tagged five vehicles for parking violations. Four cars were cited for parking without lights and one was cited for parking with the rear end in the street.
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Traffic disasters mark Fourth of July toll across nation
United Press reports the Fourth of July crisis with over two hundred deaths nationwide and more than a thousand burn injuries. Airplane incidents, drownings, and increased fireworks fires, including Denver recording a record forty three fire alarms, contribute to a grim holiday tally.
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United Press
Denver
Fireworks injuries small. multiple drownings across Independence Day
United Press survey finds fireworks injuries under twenty with only a few serious, no early fatalities. Five water deaths reported in Ohio and nearby areas. Specific cases include John Williams 18 who died from a broken neck in Wellsville, Carl Schutz 14 drowned in Milan, and two Toledo boys aged 9 and 7 drowning at Strawberry Lake. Additional traffic deaths listed across Bridgeport, Greenville, Middletown, Portsmouth, and Columbus, with fatalities and injuries in various auto crashes.
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Carl Schutz
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