Hawks land in New York after coast-to-coast flight
Captain Frank M Hawks completed a non stop round trip from Los Angeles to New York in 36 hours 46 minutes 48 seconds. He set three records on the journey including the coast to coast distance and faster single leg times. The landing at Roosevelt Field caused a momentary scare as the plane struck a fence but Hawks was uninjured and greeted by cheering spectators.
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Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Frank M. Hawks
Los Angeles
Hawks
Pacific Coast
C. B. D. Collyer
Harry Tucker
Remains Aloft Knowing His Fiancee Hurt
Roosevelt Yield New York June 29 A monoplane named Three Musketeers circled over Long Island as Martin Jensen and Marguerite Jensen endured a record endurance flight. Ulrich kept silent about Viola Gentry and Jack Ashcraft while Gentry lay in Nassau County hospital with doubtful recovery after yesterday’s wreck. The crew pressed on toward a longer duration than 17244 hours set by Fort Worth in May.
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Roosevelt
N. Y
Long Ygland
Martin Jensen
Marguerite
William Ulrbich
Viola Gentry
Jack Ashcraft
Miss Gentry
Nassau County Hospital
Rece
Ulyrich
Jengong
Fort Worth
Boonsboro Man Confined With Rheumatism
C M Hutzell of Boonsboro, employed on the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway track crew, is confined with rheumatism. The notice notes his illness and employment details.
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M. Hutzell
Boonsboro
Hagerstown & Frederick Railway Co
Swing Breaks Screw Enters Skull of Roy Swing Breaks
Leon Gruber nine son of Mr and Mrs Richard Gruber Williamsport is in critical condition at Washington County Hospital after a swing breaking and a screw in a hoard fell on his head piercing the skull First aid was given by Dr W S Richardson and surgeons probed the wound It is feared the screw entered the brain The accident occurred yesterday at the parents home
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Leon Gruber
Richard Gruber
Williamsport
Washington County Hospital
W. 8
Richardson
Thon
Bus Companies Sold Consolidate West Penn System
The Washington Transportation Co of Wheeling and the White Star Lines have been secured by the West Penn Electric Co of Pittsburgh and will join with Blue Ridge Transportation in this city. The Washington line operates Wheeling to Uniontown via connections with Blue Ridge lines, and the White Star Line runs Washington to Ta, Conn. Conviction Conformed Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 29. Buckley, former Ohio state treasurer, was convicted of bribing a prohibition officer. the decision was affirmed by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington’ Transportation Company
Wheeling
W. Va
White Star Lines
West Penn Electric Company
Pittsburgh
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Washington Transportation Co
Uniontown
Blue Ridge Transportation
White Star Line
Washington, Ta
Buckley
Ohio
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Diplomats Accused of Piling Up Washington Traffic Violations
Washington police have logged thirty seven traffic law violations by diplomatic corps members over 13 years including alleged driving while intoxicated. Names are largely withheld due to immunity. cases cited in a Senate inquiry response by Police Superintendent Major Teary Pratt.
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Washington
Pratt
Oil leak may hinder Flyers from record attempt
In Minneapolis on June 23 disaster loomed for Miss Minneapolis piloted by Owen Haughland and Thorwald Thunder Johnson as oil leaks from the crank case threatened a world endurance record. A note at 5 AM asked for more oil while a refueling plane added five gallons.
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Minneapolis
Owen Haughland
Thorwald
Thunder” Johnson
Blood Transfusion To Save Actress Gladys Brockwell
Los Angeles reports the condition of motion picture actress Gladys Brockwell as extremely critical after a car crash at Calabasas en route to a blood transfusion. Brennan, an advertising man, was injured but resting easily as doctors attempt to save Miss Brockwell's life with transfusion.
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Los Angeles
Gladys Brockwell
Miss Brockwell
Thomas Stanley Brennan
Calabasas
Cal
Brennan
Spielman Fined $150 for Slot Machines Operation
Richard Spielman led yesterday in a raid by dry agents and police on the Business Men's Club in the Mackenzie Drugstore Building South Potomac street. He was arraigned in city court this morning and paid a $150 fine for operating slot machines. Four machines were found with five gallons of alcohol and liquor. Spielman pleaded guilty and paid the fine. Earlier he gave bond of $500 to U S Commissioner Waller for Federal court action on the liquor charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Spielman
Mackenzie Drugstore
South Potomac Street
Richard Duffey
Spielman
U. S
Waller
Frederick
Steal Relics at Antietam Under Investigation
Thefts of relics at Antietam Tablefield are being investigated with tourists suspected. Earlier reports note a milling stone ornament on the observation tower was broken off several days ago.
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Antietam
Rare Coin Sells for 7900 at New York Auction
A privately minted 1843 California five dollar gold piece fetched 7900 dollars at a New York auction. A dealer acting for an unnamed collector purchased the coin depicting a shield with a cowboy’s laurel throw and a deer on each side.
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New York
California
Padlocking Saloons Considered by Local Authorities
Proposals to padlock several Hagerstown saloons and alleged night clubs are being reviewed by U S District Attorney Amos W Woodcock of Baltimore. Officials say an injunction could compel owners to post bonds to prevent illicit use of buildings. No action has been taken locally, though similar steps are common in Baltimore. Prohibition agents report recent raids found liquor in the same buildings.
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Hagerstown
U. S
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Baltimore
Woodcock
Damage suit filed over Leitersburg Pike crash
Christian L. Smith filed suit this morning against John Keyser for 5000 damages from an auto accident on Leitersburg Pike on April 25, 1929. Smith states he signaled left, a car behind him attempted to turn at Paramount road intersection and Keyser’s machine sideswiped him, crushing his hand and arm.
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Christian L. Smith
John Keyser
Leitersburg Pike
Smith
Paramount Road
Keyser
Cadet Matthews Reports To Mitchell Field
Cadet Lieutenant Francis D. Matthews, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Matthews of Calvert Apts, reports to the Mitchell Field ROTC camp at the Army Air Corps flying field on Long Island. He will study under Army air corps officers through August 1 in flying navigation meteorology engines and aircraft maintenance. Matthews is a MIT junior and a member of the banjo club lacrosse team and Sigma Chi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis D. Matthews
Frank Matthews
Calvert Apts
Blitchel Field
Bank Robbers Now Believed To Have Fled
Donald Harbaugh was released on $300 bond after arrest and questioning in the Maugansville bank hold-up. Authorities expanded the search for Paul R. Hesson and another youth beyond the city after a fruitless day of inquiries. State's Attorney Harper Ballentine said the two likely escaped. Harbaugh said Hesson talked of heading west toward the Boulder Dam project, but Hesson did not admit involvement.
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Donald Harbaugh
Maugansville
Paul R. Hesson
Harper Ballentine
Harbaugh
Hesson
No One Hurt As Frederick Bus Crashes Into Pole
A Blue Ridge Transportation Company bus bound for Frederick skidded on a wet highway east of Ridgeville yesterday afternoon. No injuries were reported as the vehicle struck a telephone pole and sustained damage while en route from Baltimore.
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Frederick
Rush on at tax offices today as discounts end
A general rush occurred at city and county tax offices on the last day for discounts. City tax collector Daniel Downin and county collector Barry M. Hartle expected record crowds. Hundreds had already paid by noon and many more were expected in the afternoon.
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Daniel Downin
Barry M. Hartle
Bobby Jones Regains Lead in National Open at Winged Foot
Bobby Jones moved two days of play in Mamaronack to a 71 in round three for a total of 225, three strokes ahead of Gene Sarazen who slipped to 218. Masinosa of Chicago and Tommy Armour also faltered as Jones opened the inward half with an eagle on nine and a late birdie surge.
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Winged Foot Club
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Bobby Jones
Gena Sarazen
Masninosa
Chicago
Sarazen
Tommy Armour
Detroit
Jones
Hoover to take a ride instead of fishing trip
President Hoover postponed his Virginia fishing preserve visit planned for today and considers a brief automobile ride after reports of heavy rain that flooded the camp area and left a barely usable road. Senator Borah denounces France over delaying 40 million World War supplies due August 4.
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Washington
Hoover
Virginia
Borah
Two Cars Stolen and One Recovered in Mill Street
One of two automobiles stolen last night was recovered this morning on Mill street. The Moss car owned by James W. Moss of 721 Frederick Street and a new Ford owned by Hagerstown Motor Company were taken. The Moss vehicle was recovered.
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Mill Street
James W. Moss
Frederick Street
Ford
Hagerstown Motor Company
Moss
Weekly Weather Outlook for Atlantic States
Weather outlook for the North and Middle Atlantic States shows showers at the start of the week with a possible return Thursday and again at week’s end. Temperatures are expected to be above to near normal.
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North
Middle Atlantic
Maine Senator Advocates Wine License Reform
Maine Senator Arthur M. Gould Jr., a U S senator in a dry state for 75 years, supports allowing wine and beer licenses. In a lawsuit exhibit a St. Louis grape juice company quotes Gould admitting good results using their product to make wine. He says a license would improve the prohibition law.
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Maine
Arthur M. Gould, Jr
United States
St. Louis
Gould
Hght
Home Week Festivities Open in Williamsport
Old Home Week began with arrivals registering as townsfolk prepared for a gala celebration. A. G. Hoffman chairs the general committee as streets glow with flags and pennants and a nightly street carnival lights up Potomac Street while Williamsport Community Band headlines a 7 pm concert and churches mark the observance with services.
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Potomac Street
A. G. Hoffman
Williamsport
Ziegfeld To Manage Wife on Stage and Screen
New York June 29 Billie Burke will again perform on stage under husband Florence Ziegfelds management and is planned to transition to talking pictures afterward.
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Ziegfeld
New York
Billie Burke
Florence Ziegfield
Knights of Columbus face libel cases over bogus oath
Washington June 29 Take E Hart of St. Louis informed the Knights of Columbus board that six libel convictions have been secured from prosecutions tied to circulating during and after the last presidential campaign of the bogus Knights of Columbus oath. He noted two convicts were Protestant preachers and two were women, with two cases pending and no acquittals in tried actions.
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Washington
Knights of Columbus
Take E. Hart
St. Louis
Order
Supreme Advocate
Pastorand Masters
California
Spanish aviators rescued near Gibraltar after Atlantic ordeal
Major Ramon Franco and three companions, missing for over a week after a trans Atlantic flight toward the United States, were rescued off the Azores and taken aboard the British carrier Hagle near Gibraltar. Their two month old Dornier-Wahl plane was salvaged despite damage as a radio message tracked their position.
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Madrid
Ramon Franco
United State Way
Azores
Gibraltar
Hagle
Atlantic
Santa Maria
Alcazare
Drome
Cartagena
Spain
Cadiz
Cape San
Vinceugal
Damag
Miguel Island
Franco Sends His Regards From Aircraft Carrier
Commander Franco sent a cordial message from the British carrier Eagle to Alcazares airport officials. The message confirmed their safety and included embraces. The flight group used Alcazares as a base for their hop toward the Azores.
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Madrid
Ramon Franco
Franco
Carrier
Eaglé
Alcazares
Azores
Big Bus Crash Hurts Dozens in Youngstown
Six people seriously injured and 22 more with severe cuts as a Nevin line bus traveling from Pittsburgh to Detroit struck a culvert and toppled into a seven foot ditch near Youngstown Ohio. Two drivers were questioned at hospital as blame centered on a blocking automobile while brakes were applied. Five gravely hurt remained hospitalized. others treated and released. Floods from torrential rains later caused nearly 1,000,000 dollars in damage at Akyab Burma.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Nevin Line
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Here
Adam Stone
Mahoning County
Jack Irvine
Eugene
Flier Hurt In Crash Is Dead
MINEOLA N Y June 29 Corporal Elmer Barry died today at Nassau County Hospital from injuries and burns received yesterday when the army observation plane in which he was riding with Lieut Maxwell Balfour burst into flames and fell 2000 feet to the ground He had suffered a relapse after midnight Lieut Balfour will recover NAMED ON BOARD WASHINGTON June 29 Hoover appoints James Stone Kentucky Varli Williams Oklahoma and C B Denman Missouri to fed farm board
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Mineola
Elmer Barry
Nassau County Hospital
Army Observation Plas
Lir
Maxwell Balfour
Lieut. Balfour
Washington
Hoover
James
Stone
Varl Williams
Oklahoma
C. B. Denman
Missouri
Fed Farm Board
Other Fliers Rescued Near The Azores
New York June 29. The Azores area saw more rescues of aviators after daring trans Atlantic flights Ruth Elder and George Haldeman and Commander Francesco De Pinedo were saved by steamships or ships during incidents. Elder and Haldeman were rescued near the Azores after a forced landing September 5, 1927. De Pinedo was forced down from Fayal on a flight from New York to home after a tour of four continents. Earlier rescues included Harry Hawker in 1919 and Commander Rodgers with his crew after a Pacific leap toward Honolulu. Rodgers later died in a Philadelphia plane accident.
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New York
Azores
Atlantic
Ruth Elder
George Haldeman
Trans Atlantic
Francesco de Pinedo
Italy
Hone
Harry G. Hawker
John Rodgers
Hawaiian Islands
Miss Elder
Haldeman
Barendrecht
de Pinedo
T Passer
N. F
Fayal
Rodgers
San Francisco
Honolw
Philadelphia
Hi Hawker
St. John’s
New Foundland
Mary
mid-Atlantic
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Fort Smith
Ark
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Roy
Blue Ridge Transportation Bus System
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Caraway
Democrat
Arkansas
John E. Keyser
Cadet Matthews
Mitchell Field
Frederick County
K. of C. Oath
Akyab
Burma
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