Wiley Post Sets Fourth Stratosphere Flight Attempt
Wiley Post launches from Union Air Terminal in Burbank on his fourth attempt to cross the United States in a stratosphere flight aboard Winnie Mae. He aims to reach Floyd Bennett Field, New York, in seven to eight hours, flying at six to seven miles up. A cheering crowd watches as Post lifts off at 4 25 a.m. local time. detachments are noted in the report.
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Burbank
Calif
Wiley” Post
Union Air Terminal
New York City
Winnie Mae
Floyd Bennett Field
New York
Post
Mars
Wiley Post
East River yields Jack Kaul's body
The body of 5 year old Jackie Kaul was recovered from the East River after a search that began June 6 when he disappeared from a Sutton Place playground. Identified by his father John Kaul, the body was viewed at Fordham hospital morgue after the father made identification in the Bronx. Police pursued two theories: a fall or possible abduction by a furious mother.
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New York
Jackie Kaul
East River
Sutton Place
Manhattan
John Kaul
Bronx
Fordham Hospital
Newsmen Head to A P Meeting in Annapolis
Journalists from Morning Herald Daily Mail depart for Annapolis to attend the Chesapeake Association of the Associated Press meeting at the Annapolitan Club. The group will dine on crab and then cruise on the state yacht Dupont hosted by Elmer M. Jackson, Capital city editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. Phillips
Joseph M. Harp
J. Garvin Hager
J. Richard Rauth
Morning, Herald
The
Daily Mail
Annapolia
Chesapeake Association
Associated Press
Annapolitan Club
Dupont
Elmer M. Jackson
Annapolis
Hagerstown
Clipper Soars Off From Pearl Harbor
In Honolulu June 15 a Pan American Airways clipper lifted from Pearl Harbor for Midway Island 1323 miles west at 6:57 a m Honolulu time to begin the second leg of the planned California to China route. The flight carried a crew of six and two passengers after arriving from Alameda California on Thursday.
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Honolulu
Pan American Airways
Pearl Harbor
Midway Island
Civil War Camp Record issue from Camp Negley 1861
A four page Camp Record from the 1st Wisconsin Volunteers issued from Camp Negley in Hagerstown records Civil War happenings. It notes Captain Doubleday repelling a Confederate force at Williamsport, early Potomac gunfire, acknowledgements to local citizens and details Union troop positions around Williamsport and Hagerstown. Dated Thursday June 27, 1861.
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Joshua Eyler
Edgar P. Eyler
Hagerstown
1St Regiment of
Wisconsin Volunteers
Camp Negley
Williamsport
Doubleday
West Virginia
Potomac
Jonathan Hager
Charles Spangler
Dechert
Misses Hall
Scott's Legion
8Th
Pennsylvania
Perkins
Man Surrenders After Slaying Wife in New York
Peter Christ, 32, confessed in a police lineup to stabbing his wife Stella, 28, to death and stuffing her body in a trunk in front of their seven year old son Perry. He claimed estrangement of five years and said he surrendered at a Daily Mirror sportswriter’s desk.
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New York
Peter Christ
Joseph Mooney
New York Daily Mirror
Christ
Kriegs
Perry
Stella
No "Hokey" Here Wilkes Barre Graduation Record
Wilkes Barre Pa June 15 There's a proud record in the home of Harry J Richards truancy officer of the city's public schools today. Two years ago his daughter Marjorie was cited for a perfect record in never being absent or late in 12 years at school. Last night another daughter Grace won similar honors at graduation.
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Wilkes-Barre
Harry J. Richards
Marjorie
Grace
Ward elected president of Maryland postmasters group
T H Ward of Jarrettsville was elected president of the Maryland State branch National League of District Postmasters at the annual convention in Baltimore. He succeeds R Glen Williams of Funkstown.
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Baltimore
T. H. Ward
Jarrettsville
Maryland
National League of District Postmasters
R. Glen Williams
Funkstown
Weekly Weather Outlook for North South States
Weather outlook for the period beginning Monday notes showers in the North and Middle Atlantic states early middle and end of week with seasonable temperatures except Wednesday and Thursday night. South Atlantic states expect frequent local interior showers with normally warm temperatures.
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North
Middle — Atlantic States
South Atlantic States
Arguments In Mrs Lyddane Trial Heard
Rockville June 15 The reason Mrs Anne Lyddane bank secretary gave money to underworld figures was debated as closing arguments began. State's Attorney James H Pugh urged the jury the payments were installments on the price of murder. Stedman Prescott portrayed the payments as hush money to hide relations with Arthur Beall. Mrs Lyddane testified she faced threats to disclose details and paid 200 dollars, borrowing and using savings. Francis Slam Lyddane defended her and said he never suspected her behavior and continued to live with her after indictment.
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Rockville
Anne Lyddane
James H. Pugh
Stedman Prescott
Arthur ‘Beall
Carnesville
Beall
Francis “Slam” Lyddane
Raspberry Crop Nears Harvest in Washington County
Washington county black raspberry crop, one of the best in years, will move to city markets next week. Berries ripen rapidly after recent showers ensuring a fine grade. Harvesting is expected to employ hundreds countywide, with an estimated yield around 20,000 bushels worth about 100,000 dollars and wages totaling about 13,000 dollars, aiding relief recipients. Large-scale raspberry areas include Rohrersville Mapleville Boonsboro Keedysville Smithsburg and Cavetown.
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Washington County
Rohrersville
Mapleville
Boonsboro
Keedysville
Smithsburg
Cavetown
Harvesting Of Barley Starts In Washington County
Harvesting of barley begins as farmers expect a strong wheat crop. Wheat harvesting will start around June 25 after May showers and a favorable winter. J A Miller of the U S Department of Agriculture notes the grain heads are full and kernels large. Keedysville received 0.17 inch of rain last night and temperatures hit 92 degrees, tying the record hottest day of 1935, with thunder showers anticipated today.
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Washington County
J. A. Miller
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Keedysville
Mercury
Sock Clad Man Appears Again Near Weat Lee Street
A sock clad man resurfaced on a September night near Weat Lee Street after weeks away, frightening residents by running after Wallace Carter. Mr and Mrs Fred Griffith also saw him. Mrs Griffith had been alarmed by the same figure about two weeks earlier.
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Weat Lee Street
Wallace Carter
Fred Griffith
Young Bride Confesses Fatal Shot In Street Incident
In Philadelphia a 15-year-old girl bride is jailed for killing Dorothy D Augustino, 26, claiming her marriage was forced by the victim and a man she named. The teen says she was coerced to elope, then returned to her parents after leaving her husband. Police seek two men for questioning.
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Philadelphia
House of Correction
Angelina Mangrate
Dorothy
D’augustino
John Clay
Clay
D’augustine
Believed Karpis Captive After Auto Escape in Texas
Jasper county officers said a man they believed to be Alvin Karpis escaped after a gun battle near a CCC camp in Kirbyville Texas last night. Night marshal N B Powell said the man matched Karpis descriptions and that a tip indicated Karpis was seen in town in a small sedan. Information source not disclosed.
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Kirbyville
Tex
Jasper County
Alvin Karpis
CCC
N. B. Powell
Karpis
Thieves Rob Church Safe Near Police HQ
Thieves broke into St. Vincent's Catholic Church near Baltimore police headquarters and escaped with sacred vessels valued at 300 to 400 dollars. Sexton Lawrence Leffler found the robbery early today. entry method unknown. A church safe in a rear room was opened and chalices ciborium and sacramental wine were taken. the church poor box cash amount was unverified.
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Baltimore
St. Vincent's Catholic Church
Sexton Lawrence Leffler
Central Police
Plan Strict Enforcement Of Dog Laws
The Board of County Commissioners announces that dog tags for 1935 and 1936 are issued and distributed to magistrates and constables. Licenses due July 1, but may be obtained now. The board orders strict enforcement to prosecute unlicensed dogs over six months old and cites recent losses from dogs including a farm colt and several poultry. It condemns unlicensed owners with many dogs while praising licensed, cared-for pets.
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Board of County Commissioners
The
Daily Mail
Bobby Jones to Lose Appendix in Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta reports June 15 that golf legend Bobby Jones will have his appendix removed. He has booked a room in a local hospital for Wednesday as mild appendicitis episodes prompted the decision.
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Atlanta
Bobby Jones
Laska Found Guilty in Urschel Kidnap Case Trial
Denver attorney Ben R. Laska was convicted of conspiracy in the Urschel kidnap ransom disposal. His star witness Molly Edison, also a Denver attorney, was arrested on a perjury charge. Sentencing rests with Federal Judge Edgar S. Vaught.
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Oklahoma City
Ben R. Laska
Denver
Charles F. Urschel
Molly 0. Edison
Laska
Edgar S. Vaught
Britain Expands Anti-Aircraft Forces War-Time Units
London announced that eight battalions would be formed immediately for anti-aircraft defense. Five units will convert to searchlight battalions and three, including the Royal Fusiliers, will become anti-aircraft artillery brigades as part of a broader air force expansion.
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London
Great Britain
War Office
Royal Fusiliers
Lincoln Gettysburg survivor ponders giving up smoking
Jerry Wilhelm, Lincoln’s last survivor of the Battle of Gettysburg, celebrated his birthday in May and mused about quitting smoking. He joked that a thousand miles from a cigar store would help him quit. He stated his wish to live far from temptation.
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Lincoln
Neb
Jerry Wilhelm
Gettysburg
Road Workers Fired In New Economy Plan Shakeup
Washington County department reorganization under state roads commission officials led to mass firings. Fourteen road foremen were replaced, truck drivers discharged, and total layoffs reach forty seven, including five officials, amid economy-justified changes.
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State Roads Commission
Washington County
Commission
Unusual Session Aims to Push New Deal Ahead
Washington June 15. Both houses called into unusual session to prod passage of New Deal measures. Senate ahead of House in administration bills while optimism for mid July adjournment faded. House passed extension of NRA law 336 to 31, Roosevelt signed. Senate debated Social Security bill as Long threatened to attach share the wealth plan, with amendments likely to spark heated votes.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Harper Sibley
United States Chamber of Commerce
NRAA
Long
Newspaper Man Dies Aged 71
Thomas C. Quinn aged 71 who helped found the original New York Daily News died at his home in New York. He began as a printer's devil in 1881 in Woburn Massachusetts and later did editorial work for Boston and New York newspapers and magazines.
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New York
Thomas C. Quinn
New York Daily News
Woburn
Mass
Boston
St Cloud hoarder buys car with bag of coins
In Cloud Minnesota on June 15 F, St. Cloud’s champion hoarder paid 410.66 dollars for a car. W A Kennedy paid five employees of a motor company five and a half hours work in coins totaling 5166 pennies 430 half dollars 300 quarters and 59 dollars currency. The coin tally was accepted as accurate.
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Est. Cloud
Minn
St. Cloud
W. A. Kennedy
Floods sweep across Texas killing eight and displacing thousands
Floods across southern Texas killed at least eight people and left thousands homeless. Dozens more are missing as rivers including the Nueces, Colorado, Llano, Rio Grande, Frio and Guadalupe swell after heavy rain. Damaged railways, highways, and bridges span the affected area, with fears for major dam structures near Austin and Mogumb.
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Texas
del Rio
Kenedy
Lasaro Barrientez
Victoria
Nueces
Colorado
Llano
Rio Grande
Frio
Guardalupe
Uvald
Austin
Buchanan ‘Dam
Marble Fale
Junction
Mogum
Laredo
Bagte
Kerrville
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Belived
Haat River
Brooklyn
A. P
Wisconsin Regiment
Jonathan Eyler
Manchoukuo
Senjuro Hayashi
Japan
China
Headquarters
Ward
Williams
Rockville Bank
Prospect
County Board
Ben B. Laska
Omaha
Britain
NRA
San Antonio, Tex
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