World Fliers Head For Siberia 1450 Miles East Today
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty departed at 5 am in the Winnie Mae bound for Novosibirsk 1450 miles east as part of their globe sprint. They aim to reach Irkutsk 1050 miles farther tomorrow after crossing the Ural region amid fog and low visibility. The leg spans 5000 miles in three days toward the Siberian city chain with a hoped Sunday return to Nome, Alaska.
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Moscow
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Siberia
Winnie Mae
Novosibirsk
Irkutsk
Steppes
Ural Mountains
Khabarovsk
Yakutsk
Sea of Okhotsk
Petropavlovsk
Kamchatka
Bering Sea
Nome
Alaska
Population gains in 1931 census for Hagerstown area
Hagerstown’s population rose to 31,202 as of July 1, 1931, a 273 increase since last year. County totals including Hagerstown show 60,4 04. whites 64,648 and colored 1,989. Williamsport up to about 1,975. Cumberland 38,712. Frederick 14,532.
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Hagerstown
Williamsport
Cumberland
Mongan jailed for trespassing at Baltimore and Ohio rail yard
Jack Mongan, known to police, was jailed fifteen days in default of fine after trespassing near the freight station. He loitered around a freight car, refused orders, and became abusive when approached by Agent Bowman. police arrested him before Justice Richard Duffey in city court.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Jack Mongan
Richard Duffey
Mongan
Bowman
Garns Divorce Suit Filed by Paul Garns
Paul H. Garns through Attorney Chas. W. Wolf filed suit in court today for divorce from Maude E. Garns.
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Paul H. Garns
Chas. W. Wolf
Maude E. Garns
Jury summoned to condemn right of way for sewer line
Judge Frank G Wagaman notified City Attorney A S Mason that a jury will convene July 13 to determine the value of rights of way for lands owned by Lyman Reamer and D Webster Groh for the new north end sewer line. The owners rejected city offers, while other property owners settled. Construction aims to start in late fall to help alleviate winter unemployment among unskilled workers.
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Frank G. Wagaman
A. S. Mason
Lyman Reamer
D. Webster Groh
North End
India Agrees To Debt Suspension Under Hoover Plan
An official Indian government communique announced India accepts Britain's proposal to suspend war debt payments to the United Kingdom starting July 1 under the Hoover debt holiday plan. The notice confirms the agreement as part of postwar financial arrangements.
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Simla
India
United Kingdom
Battle on the Seas at Fairgrounds July Fourth
Alsatia Club fireworks display features a large scale Battle on the Seas two battleships crafted of framework and color. The pretend duel, filled with shells cannon salutes and dramatic detonations, lasts about ten minutes ending with a flag wreck and one ship surrendering.
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Alsatia Club
Boy Scouts
Signal Lights to Be Placed at Crossings
Automatic signals identical to the Potomac avenue crossing at Western Maryland railroad will be installed at other crossings. City Attorney Mason drafts an ordinance to replace daytime watchmen with 24 hour signal operation. Crossings to be protected include Oak Hill, Pennsylvania avenue, North Mulberry street, West Church, Virginia avenue, Prospect streets, and Elizabeth street.
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Potomac Avenue
Western Maryland Railroad
A. 8
Mason
Oak Hill
Pennsylvania Avenue
North Mulberry Street
West Church
Virginia Avenue
Prospect Streets
Elizabeth Street
War on weeds escalates with city arrests warned
The police department announced a citywide crackdown on weeds on vacant lots. Owners who fail to cut weeds face arrest under an ordinance requiring removal of nuisances. Lieut Williams said warnings have been given, with North End lot owners identified as principal offenders while neighbors complain winds carry weed seeds onto their lawns.
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Lieut. Williams
Police Department
North End
Production Maintained In May Says Federal Reserve
Washington reports May industrial production held steady while wholesale prices fell three percent from April, signaling stable output with easing inflation pressure.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Smithsburg Water Bond Vote Set Again After Legal Issue
Smithsburg faces a special election to reconsider its 35000 bond issue for a new water system after attorneys found the referendum vote illegal. The act required full publication before elections, which did not occur, prompting court action to void the April referendum while town officer elections remain unaffected. Residents remain divided on the plan.
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Smithburg
Smithsburg
Weller Responds to Goldsborough on Maryland GOP Unity
Former Senator Ovigion E. Weller, in Baltimore on June 26, urged the Maryland Republican Party to unite and strengthen chances for the next election. He denied reports he and Harry W. Nice were seeking party reorganization to seize leadership. The remarks followed Senator Phillips Lee Goldsborough’s warning against conferences and dinners aimed at sparking a 1932 primary fight for personal leadership.
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Baltimore
Republican Party
Maryland
Ovigion E. Weller
Harry W. Nice
Cis
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Marine Corps Private Identified After Baltimore Suicide
The man who leaped to his death from a 21 story Lexington Street building has been identified as Joseph C. Swiee, a Marine Corps private at Philadelphia. Family said he arrived in Baltimore on a five day furlough Wednesday evening. He stripped off identifying marks before jumping, but a faded laundry tag on an undershirt revealed his identity. His sister viewed the body at the morgue.
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Baltimore
Lexington Street
Joseph C. Swiee
Marine Corps
Philadelphia
Volunteer Fire Groups Disagree In Chambersburg Town
Two of Chambersburg's volunteer fire companies clash over events. The Friendship company plans a carnival to boost funds while the Franklin company will hold a block party the following week. Borough leaders may block the carnival and deny free light, aiming to keep events separate.
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Chambersburg
Friendship Fire Company
Franklin Fire Company
Franklins
Friendships
Montgomery County Budget Sets Tax Rate At 1.30
Rockville June 26 Montgomery County commissioners expect spending of 1 184 341 for the next fiscal year and set the tax rate at 1.30, the same as last year. The new tax base is 84 558 190, up about 3 million. The largest item is 498 544 for schools.
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Rockville
Montgomery
McLean Blocks Sale of Paper Washington Post
In Washington on June 26 the District of Columbia Supreme Court halted the sale of the Washington Post. Publisher Edward B. McLean invoked a will veto, and Justice Jesse C. Adkins dismissed the proceeding after a dramatic appeal by McLean’s counsel.
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Washington
Washington Post
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Edward B. McLean
Jesse C. Adkins
McLean
Experts declare Starr Faithfull letters forgeries in death case
Baltimore experts led by S. C. Malone say letters found with Starr Faithfull material are not written by the diary author. Malone compared the letters with Starr Faithfull's diary, noting striking handwriting differences that cannot be explained by stress or intoxication.
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Baltimore
Starr Faithfull
G. Jamison Carr
S. C. Malone
New York
Malone
Mayor to Forget Graft Charges at Woodmont Club
Baltimore June 26 Mayor Howard W Jackson plans a weekend retreat at the Woodmont Rod and Gun Club in Washington County to leave behind alleged graft and irregularities from the prior city administration He will prepare reports on the matters examined and return early next week for briefing and action by the new administration.
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Baltimore
Howard W. Jackson
Woodmont, Rod and Gun Club
Washington County
Jackson
Danish bound fliers reach Copenhagen after transatlantic crossing
Otto Hillig and Holger Harriss arrived at Copenhagen airport at 2 10 P M after crossing from Bremen in 2 hours 33 minutes over 240 miles. The two aviators, earlier delayed by gasoline loss and misdirection, landed in Germany then Bremen before the final hop. Harriss, born in Denmark, received a warm welcome and family reunion as officials praised the historic voyage.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Otto Hillig
Holger Hoiriss
Bremen
Germany
Europe
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Krefield
Krefeld
Harriss
Fruis Skotts
Heiris
Youth Breaks Arm In Fall From Tree In Ringgold
John N. Barkdoll a 14 year old Ringgold youth suffered a compound fracture of the right arm after a 15 foot fall from a tree at Miss Leila Barkdoll’s home while helping repair a root. He was found after the accident and is reported in a stable condition.
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John N
A. E. Barkdoll
Ringgold
Leila Barkdoll
Spelling Bees Fashionable on Ocean Liners
In Liverpool on June 26 the charm of old fashioned spelling bees grows aboard ocean liners. Bulletin boards display spell down times and the contests sparks discussions that echo along the promenade decks well into the night.
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Liverpool
Noted Classic Dancer Dies In Fall From Hotel Window
Chicago June 26 A famed dancer Andreas Pavley plunged from the 16th floor of the McCormick hotel aged 25. He led the Chicago Civic Opera ballet and had been first dancer of the San Carlo Opera. Born Dutch East Indies Pavley was linked with Mme Pavlova. Police found no suicide note. his room showed financial reverses.
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Chicago
Andreas Pavley
McCormick Hotel
Pavley
Chicago Civic Opera Company
San Carlo Opera
Mme. Pavlova
Dutch East Indies
Franco American talks on Hoover plan begin in Paris
Premier Laval announced formal discussions with the United States on Hoover’s war debt and reparations moratorium would start tomorrow at the interior ministry. Washington sources predicted a complete Franco American agreement was likely, though not yet final, as negotiations progress between Paris and Washington on the one year suspension proposal. Paris replied that the French government is in cordial accord with the President’s plan.
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Paris
Laval
France
United States
Hoover
Ministry of the Interior
Washington
Pubic
U.S. Signals Willingness to Compromise on War Debt Plan
Secretary Stimson stated Washington is willing to compromise with France on a moratorium plan for war debts and reparations. The formal expression came today, reflecting a cautious approach to easing financial obligations.
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Washington
United States
France
Stimson
U S Sends Reply To French Note
Paris June 26 An American reply to the French moratorium on Hoover war debts was handed to Foreign Minister Briand at noon. The note says the American government appreciates France's cordial response and hopes discussions will occur with the ambassador and Secretary Mellon present to address the problems arising from the original proposal.
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Paris
Briand
France
American Van Ryn Defeats Boussus At Wimbledon
John Van Ryn, American Davis Cup player, defeated French rising star Christian Boussus in the Wimbledon fourth round, winning in four sets 6-2 1-6 6-2 6-1 at Wimbledon Stadium England.
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Wimbledon Stadium
England
John van Ryn
Christian Boussus
Trader Horn the Adventurer Dies at 82 in England
Alfred Aloysius Smith known as Trader Horn died in a Tankerton nursing home after a brief illness. Born in 1871 in Lancashire he left for West Africa to aid ivory and rubber trade and became famed for tales of African life. He coauthored Trader Horn with Mrs Ethelreda Lewis and entertained audiences in Britain and America with his adventures.
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Whitstable
Kent
Eng
Alfred Aloysius Smith
Trader Horn
Tankerton
Ethelreda Lewis
England
America
Lancashire
Ivory Coast
West Africa
Liverpool Steamship Company
Kalahari
South Africa
Rand
Cherry Creek
Orth United States
St. Empress of India
Madaguecer
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Gatty
Jimmy Doolittle
Frederick
Jacob Geiss
Cleveland
Ohio
Laura Sweitzer
Weller
Goldsborough
Chambersburg Company
Carnival
Woodmont Club
Edmonton
VA. S
Harbor
Grace
Hillig
Hoiriss
U. S
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