Woman-led trans Atlantic bid stalls as fog grounds monoplane
The monoplane Columbia begins from Roosevelt field on June 7 to Old Orchard Maine with Miss Mabel Bell aboard and co pilots Le Boutillier Argles. After six hours of flight and heavy fog the craft fails to reach Old Orchard and returns to Curtiss field in New York.
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Curtiss Field
New York
Columbia
Old Orchard
Maine
Mabel Bell
Miss Bell
Charles A. Levine
Germany
Clarence Chamberlin
Roosevelt Field
Long Island
Ge Oliver le Boutillier
Arthur Argles
Andrew Surini
le Boutillier
Gubernatorial Primary Returns Loom Ahead
This week expect full returns from last Monday's gubernatorial primary. M. L. Bowman appears safely ahead of Hammill with about 120000 votes, suggesting Hammill cannot be overtaken. Berlin sees anti Mussolini protests as the prime minister faces mounting demonstrations. An amateur radio operator near North Wales Pa reports a message from the Italia dirigible, but credibility is doubtful as the airship case remains unresolved. The Associated Press notes Herbert Hoover has secured sixty two delegates, boosting hopes for a first ballot nomination amid GOP contest.
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M. L. Bowman
Hammill
Bowman
North Wales
Italia
Spitzbergen
Gen
Nobile
Tobin Speech Sparks Iowa Quiet Politicking
The district reports Mr Tobin of Vinton is described as preparing to speak in Kansas City against Coolidge and Hoover while addressing unfamiliarly listening farmers in Alburnett Linn county Iowa. The commentator notes Tobin’s forceful denouncement of Calvin Coolidge and suggests greater impact in Kansas City.
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Tobin
Vinton
Kansas City
Coolidge
Hoover
Alburnett
Linn County
Iowa
Calvin Coolidge
Spectacle Predicted As Lowden Supporters Rally
The piece notes Tobin among Lowden backers hoping to capitalize on discontent to swing support from the Coolidge administration. It claims many Republicans feel affairs have gone well under Coolidge, setting up a tense political clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Mr. Tobin
Coolidge
Thaw Barred From Landing in England
ARRY THAW is informed he will not be permitted to land in England. The article notes England’s tougher stance on crime and criminals, leading to less crime, fewer criminals, and Thaw’s need to seek notoriety elsewhere on the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arry Thaw
England
United States
Thaw
Rogers Enjoys Bumpy Flight Near Las Vegas New Mexico
Cowboy humorist Rogers survives a rough landing when his airplane nose dives on arrival at Las Vegas New Mexico. He sustains only minor injuries and fans speculate his visit wasn’t to seek Albert B. Fall whose ranch lies nearby.
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Rogers
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Will
Albert B. Fall
Des Moines Register backs Hoover if Lowden falls short
The Des Moines Register endorses Herbert Hoover when Frank O. Lowden is not nominated. Editor Harvey Ingham has consistently supported Lowden but now favors Hoover, citing relief for farmers and farmer sympathy.
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Des Moines Register
Harvey Ingham
Frank O. Lowden
Herbert Hoover
Lowden
Ingham
West should back Hoover over Coolidge Hughes says Register
The Register notes Hoover is a western man born in Iowa with a California home and argues he is more approachable for farm legislation than Coolidge or Hughes, though he opposed the McNary-Haugen bill. It suggests the choice be between Lowden and Hoover and warns the West not to back anyone simply to beat Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
the Register
Iowa
California
Coolidge
Hughes
Lowden
President Denies Nomination Letter In RNC Contention
The President writes a letter to the Republican National Committee chair indicating he would not accept the nomination. The White House refuses to confirm or deny receipt of the letter. The mystery lingers into the Kansas convention week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican National Committee
White House
Kansas
Queen of Diamonds Plans Atlantic Crossing Flight
M42EL Boll known as the queen of diamonds considers a trans Atlantic flight. Amelia Earhart travels to Tre Passy to await a favorable opportunity. Boll flies as a passenger from Old Orchard to prepare for a possible ocean hop but fog delays the attempt. Both women promise entertaining competition as they aim to beat each other across the sea.
Friendship fails to lift Amelia Earhart monoplane in harbor
The monoplane Friendship with Amelia Earhart aboard, pilot Wilmer Stultz, and Lou Gordon as mechanic could not lift off from Trepassey harbor after three attempts. Low wind and heavy fuel load kept the aircraft from rising, preparations for a fourth try began at 10:30 a.m. EST.
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Trepassey
Atlantic
Amelia Earhart
Boston
Wilmer Stultz
Lou Gordon
Anti Mussolini Crowd Attacks Italian Embassy in Berlin
In Berlin witnesses report an anti Mussolini demonstration that saw stones hurled from a passing car and five windows smashed at the Italian embassy. One shattered pane was in the ambassador's study as he had just entered. Shouts of Down with Mussolini accompanied the missiles.
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Berlin
Mussolini
Rote Fahne
Tomorro
Expect Coolidge To Veto The Shoals Plant Bill Today
Washington June 7 The last day for President Coolidge to act on the wartime plant measure in Alabama arrives at midnight If he does not veto the bill will become law automatically Critics doubt he will sign the bill and White House signs point to a veto possibility threatening the Shoals operation outcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
President Coolidge
Alabama
White House
Vinton Bandit Suspect Held In Sioux City Raid
Harry Brooks, tied to a gang that robbed Farmers National Bank of Vinton for 49000 last summer, was captured in Sioux City. Agents plan to transport Brooks to Iowa as the sheriff signals a crack in the bandit ring. Louis Klass, linked to Spring Valley Minnesota heist, denies Vinton involvement but admits a role in Spring Valley thefts.
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Vinton
Harry
Brooks
Farmers National Bank
Sioux City
Hi Yackey Lee
Whalan
Preston
Minn
Louis Klass
Klass
Spring Valley
Chicago
St. Paul
Vinton Bank
Volstead Law Is Crime Of Century Says Dry Crusader
Des Moines June 7 AP John B Hammond former legislative director of the New York civic league argues the Volstead act worsens drinking by moving saloons into homes and calls federal prohibition the crime of the twentieth century. He traveled from Washington to urge amendments to strengthen the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John B. Hammond
New York Civic League
Washington
Congress
Sell Anything Want Ad Draws Cash Buyers
Hundreds respond to Gazette-Republican Want Ads offering cash for used baby buggies ice boxes tents canoes phonographs oil stoves gas stoves and more. Ads note sale of oak bedroom suite china cabinet buffet dining table and gas stove with quick cash sales and contact details for buyers.
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W. C. Hach
South Second St. E
H. Hahn
I Ave
Gazette- Republican
Chicago crime report links politics and underworld influence
Illinois Association for Criminal Justice releases new chapters of a sensational Chicago crime survey financed in part by the Carnegie Foundation. It traces a long gambling network, ties to John Torrio and Al Capone, and says reform efforts have largely been gestures amid evolving organized crime.
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Chicago
Illinois Association For Criminal Justice
Association
Carnegie Foundation
Mont Tennes
General News Bureau
United States
John Torrio
Tennes
New York
Torrio
Cicero
Frank Capone
al Capone
Thompson
Capone
Cicero Etropotel
Michigan Boulevard
Creston Man Elected Head of Iowa Grand Army
John W. Stratton of Creston Iowa was elected commander of the Iowa department of the Grand Army of the Republic at the convention. Watson Risden of Cedar Rapids named senior vice commander with other officers and delegates chosen for the Denver national encampment. Fort Dodge chosen for the 1929 convention after a contest with Muscatine interests.
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John W. Stratton
Creston
Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
Stratton
Hotel Roosevelt
143Rd
Ohio Infantry
Cedar Rapids
Watson Risden
T. Z. Cook
G. A. R. Here
Mr. Stratton
Risden
James E. Risden
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Fort Dodge
J. B. Carman
Agency
L. J. Leech
West Branch
C. Il. Wilson
Wapello
Grand Army
Denver
J. K. Ewing
Villisca
E. P. Taylor
Fairfield
J. H. Dunmore
Clinton
J. K. P. Bollinger
Colesbury
H. G. Porter
Manchester
Joseph Watts
Nashua
R. J. Wilson
Film Stars Escape Fire At Hollywood Russian Cafe
Hollywood fire at a popular Russian cafe injured ten people, with two fatally suspected. Notable guests who left just before the blast included Charles Chaplin Colleen Moore and her husband John McCormack Renee Adoree and Jack and Estelle Taylor. Investigators probe possible incendiary cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Theodore Nodjensky
Irving Strother
Charles Chaplin
Marquis de la Falaise
Colleen Moore
John McCormack
Renee Adoree
Jackany
Estelle Tayor
Beauty Winner To Wed Wealthy Chicagoan Today
Miss Fay Lanphier Miss America 1926 of Atlantic City will marry Sidney Spiegel Jr. a wealthy Chicago furniture man in Chicago today. They met during her theater engagement here and kept their engagement secret. Attending will be close friends and relatives. They will honeymoon in Europe after the ceremony.
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Chicago
Fay Lanphier
Atlantic City
Sidney Spiegel
Lanphier
Spiegel
California
Europe
Cedar Rapids High School Class of 1928 Commencement
More than 3,000 attendees filled the Shrine Temple to honor 400 graduates from Washington Grant and Kenwood Park high schools. E R Moore urged graduates to apply lessons learned, while Rae Murrel and Franklin Miller delivered valedictory remarks. Musical performances and a large student choir accompanied the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Shrine Temple
Washington, Grant
Kenwood Park
E. R. Moore
J. S. Lilley
Frederick Doetzel
L’aeolians
Grant High School
Grace Meloney
Cecilians
Washington High
Ruth Rickards
Rae Murrel
Washington
Franklin Miller
Miss Murrel
Farrell Named to I C C by President Coolidge
Patrick J. Farrell of the District of Columbia received a recess appointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission from President Coolidge. The action was announced in Washington on June 7.
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Washington
Patrick J. Farrell
District of Columbia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Coolidge
Community Flower and Garden Show Opens at Brucemore
Grounds of Brucemore, home of Mrs. George B. Douglas, buzz with activity as Cedar Rapids Garden Club readies the city’s first Community Flower Show. By tomorrow morning the grounds transform into a fairyland with delphiniums, columbines, lavender, and nursery displays attracting volunteers in work clothes.
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Brucemore
George B. Douglas
Cedar Rapids
Community Flower and Garden Show Warns on Milk Bottles
On the eve of the city’s first flower show exhibitors are told not to use milk bottles for entries. The health department bans milk bottles, urging fruit jars or plain holders instead. Exhibits due at Brucemore by 10 a.m. Friday. reception by Mrs. Warriner and Miss Soukup tonight 4–6 p.m. and Friday 7–10 a.m. The show opens at 11 a.m. and runs all day until sundown.
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Health Department
Garden Club
Brucemore
T. R. Warriner
Anna Soukup
Garden Club President Sets Little Plants on Rock Wall
Minnie Poe assists as Mrs. Arthur Poe helps with plantings. George Pongnenan chairs the Flower Guild and answers calls while Minnie-Minnie tones echo in the garden setting scene. (Continued on page 3, column 3).
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Shee
Garden Club
George Ponggenan
Flower Mage Pa
Arthur Poe
Will Rogers warns editors in satirical Lake City note
Will Rogers writes to the Gazette Republican in Salt Lake City, describing a crash landing and near miss with a candidate, joking about a Boulder Dam hit and a trip to Kansas to draft Coolidge, ending with his signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette-Republican
Salt Lake City
Utah
Salt Lake
Boulder Dam
Kansas
Coolidge
Will
Hoover To Hear Convention Over Radio And Phone
Washington June 7 All roads lead to Kansas City for cabinet members. Kellogg Hoover and Sargent will miss the convention only partly attending. Hoover will monitor events by telephone and radio from his office and home. Mellon and Davis head to the convention from Pittsburgh. Other secretaries arrive ahead of opening. The regular cabinet meeting tomorrow ends until September.
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Washington
INS
Kansas City
Kellogg
Hoover
Sargent
New England
Secretary of Treasury
Mellon
Secretary of Labor
Davis
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Secretary of War
Interior
Secretary of Navy
Wilbur
Agriculture Jardine
Ohio
Indiana
Coolidge
Wisconsin
Barngrover Expects Diamond Ring Case Trial Next Monday
County Attorney Walter J. Barngrover faces a district court hearing over his right to keep a 4.38 karat diamond ring. E A Johnson, who obtained the ring via writ of replevin, asserts ownership based on a purchase from L J Clark. Clark’s arrest in June led to the ring’s transfer to Barngrover, who claims he held it for its owner in Orlando Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Walter J. Barngrover
E. A. Johnson
Johnson
L. J. Clark
Clark
Kenosha
Wis
Barngrover
District Court
Orlando
Fla
Florida
O. B. Jarman
Ring
Pla
Borah Weighs Second Hoover Nomination Rumor
Rumors from Kansas City say Senator William Borah of Idaho may second Hoover's nomination. Borah reportedly supports Hoover if the Republican platform includes a prohibition enforcement plank and a declaration on foreign debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
William E. Borah
Idaho
Hoover
Borah
Hoover Borah Stir Over Pun Platform Debate
Secretary of Commerce Hoover and Senator Borah of Idaho have exchanged views on the platform issue. Borah declined to discuss Kansas City reports of his possible support for Hoover, saying a statement may come later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Borah
Idaho
Emae
Kansas City
Opponents Push Early Stop to Hoover at Republican Meeting
Kansas City June 7 AP Opponents of Herbert Hoover unite to block his nomination at the Republican convention. JL Emmerson leads anti Hoover forces while Clarence Buck remains in charge of Hoover’s operations. Contests over seats and credentials are pressed as factions seek to curb Hoover’s pledged votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herbert Hoover
Republican National Committee
Kansas City
Hoover
Watson
Clarence F. Buck
Lowdon Maneager
JL. L. Emmerson
Illinois
Lowden Man
anti-Hoover
Credentials Committee
Gov. Hyde
Missouri
Combine
National Committee
Cresentials
Curtis
Lowden
Pennsylvania
Charles D. Hilles
New York
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Verne Marshall
Shoals Plant
G.A.R
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Windy City
Corinth
Grant
Moore
Farrell
Cedar Rapids News
Will Rogers
Tee
Lowdon
Curtis and Watson
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