Southern Cross Nears Australia on Pacific Flight
Radio reports from Fanning Island and Honolulu track the giant Southern Cross on its 7800 mile all water flight toward Sydney. Signals indicate poor flying conditions and changing weather as the crew pursues 90 nautical miles per hour, aiming to reach Sydney this evening after a 36 hour leg from Fiji.
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Fanning Island
Hawaiiat Islands
Southern Cross
Honolulu
Pacific
Suva
Fiji
Australia
Equator
Barking Sands
Hawaiian Islands
Fiji Islands
South Pacific
Sydney
Oakland Cay
Dispute Over GOP Seats at Kansas City Convention
Republican leaders in Kansas City face internal fights over who controls the selection of the party’s presidential nominee at the upcoming national convention. The national committee must act as judge in disputes affecting 73 of the 1089 convention seats, demanding its attention to restore order.
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Kansas City
National Committee
Motorcyclist Hurt in City Crash
Theodore Misick of Herrisbarz sustained a badly sprained ankle when his motorcycle collided near the city yesterday evening. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition and expected to be discharged home later today.
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Theodore Misick
Herrisbarz
Wiill
Cadillac Smead Car Damaged By Morning Fire
The Cadillac of E. J. Smead Jr cashier at First National Bank was damaged by a morning fire. The blaze started after leaving the garage at 1134 Oak Hill avenue and was put out by chemicals. the cause remains undetermined. First Hose Company saved the car from total destruction.
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Cadillac
E. J. Smead, Jr
First National Bank
First Hose Company
Sharpsburg man arrested in Martinsburg DUI case
Sharpsburg negro Allen Churchey is under arrest in Martinsburg charged with driving while intoxicated after speeding through the city. He is held for a hearing.
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Sharpsburg
Allen Churchey
Martinsburg
FiveYear Taxicab Output Pact In New York Area
The Moller Motor Co signs a five year contract with Paramount Cab Co of New York and Elysee Motor Corp to exclusively supply taxicabs and delivery cars. Production ranges from 60 to 250 cars monthly with about 250 workers at the plant. Factories in New York and Newark order large outputs through 1932 with continued strong demand for Moller cabs.
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Hageratown
M. P. Moller Motor Co
Paramount Cab Co
New York City
Paramount
Newark
N. J
Moller Company
Paramount Cabs Co
N. 5
Even Jungles Are Jazz Mad in New York
June 4 report notes San Blas Indians in the jungle whist ing and humming American jazz learned by radio. Actress Fay Lockridge returns from Panama and praises a village still deep in the woods reached only by arduous trek for its excellent set work.
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New York
San Blas
Fay Lockridge
Panama
Newman Gets Term In Cut For Resisting Arrest
John Newman was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction for resisting arrest after an attempted arrest for drunkenness. He fought Patrolman A C Castle, injuring the officer while several others aided in subduing him. Newman described as a bad actor by police. Burt Schildknecht remains seriously ill after appendicitis. Harry Sinyer reports the theft of a 1926 Ford roadster.
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John Newman
House of Correction
J. H. Bitner
Newman
A. C. Castle
Castle
Harry Sinyer
French pair forced down near Constantinople
Captain Arracourt and Major Rignot, noted French long distance fliers, began a attempting flight from Le Bourget to India to set a record. They were forced to land near Constantinople today due to unfavorable conditions.
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Constantinople
Arracourt
Rignot
le Bourget
India
Mechanical Man Answers Questions
NEW YORK June 4. The mechanical man can talk and answer questions. The televox responds to sound waves and can throw a switch or blow a horn. It is equipped with talking movie film and has identified itself verbally over the telephone. The inventor says it will be simple for Mr T to tell the height of water in a reservoir in English Chotaw or what will you.
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New York
Mr. T
Lambert-Thomas Motor Company Incorporation Granted
The Lambert-Thomas Motor Company of this city was granted articles of incorporation by the State Tax Commission on Saturday. It will deal in auto tires and is capitalized at 25000 dollars. Incorporators are Edward D. Lambert Wilbur C. Thomas Ethel D. Lambert Ruth E. Thomas and Vernon N. Miller.
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Lambert-Thomas Motor Company
State Tax Commission
Edward D. Lambert
Wilbur C. Thomas
Ethel D. Lambert
Ruth E. Thomas
Vernon N. Miller
Baltimore Lawyer Is Shot Down
Baltimore June 4 Clifton S Brown a member of a four man Baltimore law firm was fatally shot as he neared his office by a man who waited in the corridor The slayer collapsed at the police station before his name was learned Brown died in an ambulance five bullets struck him as he moved toward his office A widow and three children survive He later identified himself as Louis German a shoe manufacturer the motive a long time client grudge over a fee
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Baltimore
Clifton S. Brown
Brown
Louis German
Better Train Service From Here Sought Between Hagerstown and New York
A local movement led by M. P. Moller seeks improved train service between Hagerstown and New York City. Current schedules ignore through passengers, causing hundreds of salesmen to skip the city as a stop and wasting time. The effort aims to restore reliable connections and shorten travel time.
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Hagerstown
New York City
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
M. P. Moller
Higman Is Taken To The Hospital
Rodney Higman 21 East Battery Street was taken to the hospital yesterday with a dislocated ankle. He was brought in by a uniformed soldier. Hospital attendants and the physician could not explain how the accident occurred.
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Rodney Higman
East Battmore Street
Uhe Hospital
Neilan Higman
Wilkins Knighted for Alaskan Flight Feat in London
Sir George H. Wilkinag, famed flyer from Alaska to Spitzbergen, has been named a knight by King George. In Williamsport, merchant Warry G. Kaplan suffered bruises and shakiness after slipping into a water meter box on West Potomac Street while returning from a Lutheran Church baccalaureate service. he was taken home by automobile with non serious injuries.
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London
George H. Wilkinag
Alaska
Spitzbergen
King George
Warry G. Kaplan
Williamsport
West Potomac Street
Kapan
Lewis Campaign Method Described as Unmatched in Politics
Cumberland Democrat David J. Lewis seeks Congress in Maryland's Sixth District with an innovative campaign using a motion picture machine stereopticon loud speaker collapsible platform and portable gear. He plans extensive in district touring visiting Allegany and other counties multiple times while keeping to open air meetings.
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David J. Lewis
Cumberland
Maryland
Lewis
Baltimore Sun
Italia Nobile Dirigible Mystery Reaches Franz Josef Land
Moscow reports growing belief the Italia Nobile expedition may have landed at Franz Josef Land after a radio amateur relay. A garbled SOS from the missing airship was picked up at Voznesensk. In Kings Bay Spitzbergen the sealer Hobby arrived with Lieutenant Luetzow Holm as air search preparation begins.
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Moscow
Russia
Italia
Franz Josef Land
Voznesensk
Dvinsk
Archangel
Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
Luetzow Holm
Helen Wills Wins International Hard Court Title in France
AUTEUIL France June 4 Helen Wills captured her first major title of 1928 defeating England's Eileen Bennett 6 1 6 2 in the final to claim the international hard court championship with decisive play.
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Auteuil
France
Helen Wills
Eileen Bennett
England
Two Die In Culver City Plane Crash
In Culver City near Los Angeles two high school students Cecil Wehr man aged 18 and Irving Stamnes aged 21 were killed when a plane plummeted from 200 feet. Pilot Harry J. Carley was seriously injured with two broken ribs as witnesses report a nose dive after takeoff.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Culver City
Cecil Wehrman
Irving Stamnes
Harry J. Carley
High speed film tracks a bullet’s flight in test
Springfield demo shows Professor Baron GC Shiba of Imperial University Tokyo using high speed photography to follow a bullet through an electric light bulb. The film, shot at 20 000 frames per second, reveals the shattered glass and bullet path with intricate detail.
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Springfield
Mass
Baron GC. Shiba
Imperial University
Toroilo
Mayiday Rain Benefit After Dry May For Wheat
After the driest May on record rainfall brought relief to wheat and grass in Washington County. Government weather observer J A Miller of Keedysville reports May rainfall at 1.25 inches, the lowest in 24 years. Wheat shows slow progress and June 1 estimates put the crop at 75 percent of normal, with some fields yielding as little as 1 bushel per acre.
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J. A. Miller
Keedysville
Miller
Department of Agriculture
Washington County
G O P Winner Spent $49 000 In Senate Race
Hampton F. F. Kean, winner in New Jersey's five cornered Republican senatorial race, told the Reed campaign funds committee he turned over 50,000 to his campaign manager and that 1,000 of it was spent.
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Washington
Hampton FF. Kean
New Jersey
Reed Campaign Funds Committee
Auto Crash Destroys Trolley Collision at Jefferson Mulberry
A Pennsylvania registered auto struck a loop car near Jefferson and Mulberry streets at 6:30 last night but caused little damage to either vehicle. The fleeing driver could not be identified though tire marks were found. A wagonette was also damaged after being shoved against the trolley. Divorce granted as Samuel Roulette Kendal obtains divorce from Millie Marie Kendal amid desertion allegations. marriage dated 1917.
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Pennsylvania
Jefferson and
Mulberry Streets
Samuel Roulette Kendal
Millie Marie Kendal
County to decide on Broadway building plan
Washington county faces a two million tax rise as the 1289-29 levy of 1.31 per 100 dollars is debated. The board divided on whether to erect a new Broadway structure this summer, with votes split and a fifth member yet to decide. Officials warn a new building would raise the rate by a fraction to a penny or two.
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Washington’ County
Board of County Commissioners
Broadway
Guy Gantz
Body of Girl Found in Lynchburg Area
The body of Miss Rena Dudley, 50, missing since last Thursday, was found near Castle Craig half a mile from her home. She had a fractured skull, apparently from a rock. Authorities report the discovery as a homicide under investigation.
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Lynchburg
Val
Rena Dudley
Castle Craig
Woman 73 Walks 10 Miles for Permanent Coiffure
New York dispatch notes a 73 year old woman trekking about ten miles to obtain a permanent wave. The journey highlights dedication to hair fashion amid the era's salon culture.
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New York
Girl Flies From Halifax in Transatlantic Hop Attempt
Amelia Earhart and Wilmer Stultz prepare the Friendship for a hoped for five hour flight from Trepassey Newfoundland toward England. The monoplane took off from Halifax harbor at 8 36 daylight saving time with Earhart as co pilot and plans to refuel at Trepassey before attempting the crossing amid fog delays and a cautious schedule.
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Associated Pressey
Trepassey
Friendship
Halifax
Treapssey
Atlantic
England
Eastern Passage
Harbor
Amelia
Earhart
Atlantis
Stultz
Wilmer Stultz
Amelia Earhart
Denison House
Boston
Rum Runner Held Near Chambersburg
A fourth moonshine pickup in a week was nabbed by Pennsylvania police en route from Hagerstown to Chambersburg. Detained were Stanley Beil and Gail Whiting, both Black residents of Chambersburg, with five half gallon jars of moonshine seized. Bail set at 2000 dollars for Ball and 1000 dollars for Whiting. Prohibition agents note Hagerstown as a growing moonshine center and plan a large raid akin to Cumberland operations.
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Hagerstown
Cambersburg
Pennsy
Stanley Beil
Gail Whiting
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania
Ball
Hostetter
Greencastle
Whiting
Cumberland
Queen of Diamonds Weeps Over Side-Lined Flight Plan
Miss Mabel Bell known as queen of diamonds cries after learning Wilbur Stultz flew with Amelia Earhart to Halifax. She planned to fly the Columbia to Europe with Stultz this summer, believes postponement allows Curtis Field preparations and vows to attempt ocean flight with Captain Boutillier.
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New York
Boston
Mabel Bell
Queen of Diamonds
Wilbur Stultz
Europe
Charles Levine
Columbia
Stultz
Halifax
Amelia Earhart
Miss Bell
Levine
Hevana
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Burt C. Schildknecht
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Maine
Arthur Gavin
Louis V. Emberger
Lambert- Thomas's Incorporated
Slayer
N. Y
Higman Is
Wilkins
Allegany
Daniel W Lewis
Jerome Pyock
Mr. Lewis
Suitzbergen
Novee Zembiya
Helen
Mayiday
Miller’s
Byrd
New Foundland
Hopoff
Pair
Curtis Field
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