Adventurers Race Around World With Early Stops
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty, traveling from New York to Moscow, reached Moscow this afternoon after a two day trip covering about 5000 miles. Hillig and Horrs followed with a forced landing in Germany while pursuing a non stop flight from Harbor Grace to Copenhagen. Hillig had sued for damages after Graf Zeppelin cancellation and used the settlement to buy a plane to fly the Atlantic.
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New York
Berlin
Moscow
Oklahoma City
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Post
Hillig
Horrs
Post and
Gatty
Atlantic
Harbor Grace
Copenhagen
Krefeld
Germany
Paris Invites Bruening To Debt Parley
The New York AP report states June 25 that the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, with other Fed banks and the Fed Board approval, will purchase from the German Reichsbank up to 25 million dollars in prime commercial bills.
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New York
Federal Reserve Bank of New York Today
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Board
Reichsbank
Yankee flyers land in Moscow on world flight
Winnie Mae landed in Moscow at 5:40 p.m. from Berlin marking one third of Wiley Post and Harold Gatty’s attempt to circumnavigate the globe in under ten days. They planned to fly to Irkutsk next, a 2,600 mile leg across Siberia.
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Moscow
Winnie Mae
Berlin
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Irkutsk
Lake Biakal
Siberia
New York
World
Terror and romance shadow Mme Lupescu amid death rumors
Reports from Bucharest and Berlin describe a campaign of terror against Magda Lupescu, mistress of King Carol II, with claims of a death by overdose and plots against the royal couple. Uncertainty surrounds whether she survived and where she resides, amid regional political turmoil and fear of a dynastic crisis.
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Berlin
INS
Mme
Magda Lupescu
Carol II
Roumania
Disne
Bucharest
Lokal-Anzeiger
Carol
Mme. Lupescu
Alexander
Draga
Serbia
Lupescu
Draga Masin
Europe
Royal
Gotoko
Railroads Agree to 15 Percent Freight Rate Increase Across All Lines
Washington June 25 AP The nation's railroads tell the interstate commerce commission they are ready to implement a 15 percent rise on all freight rates with adjustments for coal coke and certain commodities to preserve differentials The unanimity came at a Chicago meeting signed by J J Pelley H A Scandrett and W R Cole The carriers deny proposing commodity specific exceptions and pledge prompt changes if approved to relieve financial strain and sustain service continuity
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
J. J. Pelley
Eastern
H. A. Scandrett
Western
Mountain Pacific
W. R. Cole
Southern Group
Commission
United States
France Sends Reply to Hoover War Debt Moratorium Plan
France hands to the United States its reply to Hoover's moratorium proposal. The document will be submitted to the French parliament tomorrow and is believed to propose changes to prevent Germany from assuming a cancellation of reparations. France maintains a hard line toward Germany, viewing it as a source to extract payments.
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France
United States
Germany
State Treasurer Bass faces bank deposit dilemma in Nebraska
In Lincoln Nebraska State Treasurer Bass must place state funds in local banks under a Nebraska law. Banks pay three percent on time certificates and two percent on checking accounts. Bass currently holds over seven million dollars of public cash with more expected.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bass
Nebraska
Banks refuse state deposits as law limits and idle funds rise
The treasurer’s available funds are rejected by banks. Strong banks say they have all they can use and the cost of handling state deposits, including bonds and permits, leaves no profit. Consequently much state money sits idle in Nebraska while larger banks in other states also have excess funds.
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Nebraska
Bank Declines Large Deposit in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids a bank recently turned down a deposit of about a quarter million dollars due to insufficient demand for secured loans. The piece notes a nationwide push for savings growth as the U.S. builds up idle money amid unemployment concerns and a growing gold stock.
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Iere
Cedar Rapids
Sam
Hot Weather Cases Straining Patience Inspire Lawsuits
Lawyers claim summer heat triggers disputes that push marriages and households toward court, though most such cases settle out of court. Cooler temperatures curb tempers and lawsuits, as a blistering day prompts reflections on legal conflict.
Grand jury calls for indictments over public purchases
A Pittsburgh grand jury recommends indictment of the mayor and the director of the department of supplies. The court orders the district attorney to prepare the charges for public purchases made without proper legal compliance, irregular contract awards, and contracts given to bidders using fictitious names. The panel notes many irregularities and violations of the law.
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Pittsburgh
Department of Supplies
Iowa University contracts questioned by committee
A legislative committee admitted that structural contracts at the University of Iowa were illegally awarded and purchases irregularly made with favoritism. Large coal quantities were bought from Lieutenant Governor McFarlane via her private secretary acting as a dummy. No action has been taken against the Iowa City violations.
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University of Iowa
McFarlane
State University
Iowa City
University administrators' handling of expense accounts
The article condemns the university administration for arrogance in spending public funds and questions how expense accounts for executives are submitted and collected, implying improper or opaque practices.
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Regu
France extends invitation for Bruening talks on debts
Foreign Minister Aristide Briand extended an invitation to Chancellor Heinrich Bruening to visit Paris for Franco German discussions on war debts and reparations through German Ambassador von Hoesch. Bruening was asked to come to Paris next Tuesday if possible.
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Paris
INS
Heinrich Bruening
Germany
Aristide Briand
von Hoesch
Bruening
Mellon Arrives in Paris for War Debt Moratorium Talks
Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon reached Paris to open negotiations with France on a compromise regarding President Hoover’s war debt moratorium proposal. He held talks with Ambassador Edge at the U S embassy shortly after arriving from the station.
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Paris
Andrew W. Mellon
Cabinet members plan Europe trip for war debt moratorium talks
Secretary Stimson sails for Naples aboard Conte Grande to join final negotiations on a one year international war debt moratorium. Secretary Mellon shifts vacation HQ to Paris as Washington weighs responses to France and Germany. Officials study a possible short term loan to the Reichsbank and consult the Bank of England and Bank for International Settlements. Italian Ambassador de Martino and French Ambassador Claudel visit to discuss the Hoover plan.
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Washington
Europe
Stimson
Melton
Conte Grande
Naples
Mellon
London
Paris
France
Hoover
Germany
Reichsbank
Federal Reserve and Treasury
Bank of England
Bank of France
Bank For International Settlements
Basle
de Martino
Italy
Grandi
State Department
Claudel
LaFollette Backs One Year Moratorium Plan
Senator Robert M. LaFollette informed President Hoover he would support a proposed one year moratorium. He said the issue should be taken up at a special session of Congress, but he would back legislation related to the plan.
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Madison
Wis
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Hoover
Congress
Agreement Reached in Bethlehem Steel Merger Litigation
The New York Evening Post reported a tentative settlement ending the Bethlehem Steel Youngstown Sheet and Tube merger litigation. The accord aims to pave the way for a new consolidation of other major Midwestern steel properties, with details still under negotiation.
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New York
New York Evening Post
Bethlehem Steel- Youngstown
Post
Fire injures three at Gooch Food plant in Lincoln
A fire at the Gooch Food Products company plant in Lincoln Nebraska injured three men and caused about 50000 in damage. The flames were controlled shortly after noon and owner G E Gooch provided the damage estimate.
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Lincoln
Neb
Gooch Food Products Company
G. E. Gooch
102 Percent Today Breaks June Heat Records
Cedar Rapids reports a new June high as the temperature hits 102 degrees at 2 30 p m after 101 at 1 30 p m and 98 at noon. The heat affects workers at the Cherry Burrell plant and prompts continued sun driven readings and forecasts for relief.
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Cherry-Burrell
Heat Kills Rock Midwest as Temperatures Climb
Dozens die from drowning and heat prostration as Midwest heatwave continues. In Chicago 55 year old George Ferguson died from heat, while 50 year old Arthur Curtis of Quincy perished after collapse while plowing. Lydia Benjamin of Quincy is gravely ill after a collapse. Forecasters warn of rising heat with winds expected to shift and lake breeze possible relief.
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Chicago
Middle West
George Ferguson
Arthur Curtis
Quincy
Lydia Benjamin
Oklahoma Sheriff Trial Nears Close
The trial of former deputy W. E. Guess for the June 7 slaying of Emilio Cortes Rubio and companion Manuel Gomez nears conclusion in Ardmore. The state rested after last witnesses. defense testimony began with Cecil Crosby linking the alibi to the crime scene.
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Ardmore
Okla
INS
W. E.bill Guess
Emilio Cortes Rubio
Mexico
Cecil Crosby
Guess
Rubio
Manuel Gomez
Pedestrian Struck by Car On Second Avenue Southwest
R. E. Brousard aged 53 of 1222 Ninth Street Northwest suffered a severe brain concussion and multiple wounds after being hit by a westbound car on Second Avenue near Third Street Southwest at 9 30 p m He was rushed to St Luke s Hospital in serious condition The car driven by Miss Opal Evans of 1019 First Avenue Southwest with Mrs H G Poland in company reported that the pedestrian appeared from nowhere Police checked brakes which were found in good condition.
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Cedar Rapids
R. E. Brousard
Ninth Street
Second Avenue
Third Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Opal Evans
First Avenue
H. G. Poland
Brousard
Miss Evans
World flight racers Wiley Post Gatty land in Moscow
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty landed in Moscow on June 25 as part of their around the world aerial race against time. The pair, who navigated nonstop across continents, planned to spend the night there before continuing.
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New York
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Moscow
Transatlantic fliers Post and Gatty launch toward Moscow
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty began the second leg of their around the world flight from Tempelhof toward Moscow aiming to beat the Graf Zeppelin record. They faced poor weather, refueled at Chester and Hanover, and prepared for 1,500 meter cruising.
Dollar Day Planned by Forty Marion Merchants
Forty Marion merchants announce Saturday as Dollar day to launch a community shopping center effort. Ed Sigfred leads the movement with co operation from Amenta's Dry Goods of Anamosa Marion store, offering a wide range of merchandise. Stores stay open until 10 30 p m showcasing the first and best bargains.
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Marion
Ed Sigfred
Amenta
Anamosa
Jap Convicted Of Doctor's Murder
George Damiar aged 25 a former Filipino house boy for Brooklyn physician Dr George E Deely was found guilty of first degree murder by a county court jury. The verdict carries automatic death penalty and was returned in seven minutes.
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New York
George Damiar
George E. Deely
Brooklyn
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll This Year
In Cedar Rapids the auto toll period of the year prompted safety notes on traffic. The report cites totals for accidents injuries and fatalities with a focus on road risk guidance for residents.
Ellen Edstrom Kidnapping Tale Ends With Escape
Ellen Edstrom, 17, recounts to police that masked men kidnapped her from her uncle Charles Johnson’s home. A blanket was thrown over her head and an attempted strangling occurred before she escaped to neighbor Louis Norris’s house.
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Bournedale
Mass
Ellen Edstrom
Charles Johnson
Louis Norris
Log of the Winnie Mae Transatlantic Flight Chronicle
AP log details June 23 to 25 routes of the Winnie Mae flight. Entries list takeoffs and landings at Roosevelt Field Harbor Grace Sealand England Hanover Berlin Moscow with times and brief notes. The narrative follows a path from New York to Germany and on toward Moscow via a sequence of refuels and arrivals.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Harbor Grace
N. F
S. S. Drottingham
Cape Race
Sealand
Chester
England
Hanover
Germany
Tempelhof
Berlin
Moscow
Will Rogers on schemes and Congress delays
Beverly Hills Calif June 25 Will Rogers writes that world solution plans cannot be acted on until Congress meets in December and by then new schemes will replace them He says excitement fades after a few weeks and plans lead to trouble while real progress comes from working one's way out via effort.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Congress
Four year old boy killed after stepping into roadway
Norman Pieper, four, the only child of Mr and Mrs Elmer Pieper, was killed near K avenue and Elmhurst drive northeast while playing beside an ice truck. Thelma Totton, driving at about fifteen miles per hour, did not see him until the car lurched and found his body in the street. The coroner noted a basal skull fracture and other injuries. inquest status undecided pending investigation.
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Elmer H. Pieper
Elmhurst Drive
K Avenue
Thelma Totton
Twenty-sixth Street
St. Luke's Hospital
R. A. Vorpahl
Vorpahl
Miss Totton
Bernice Doughty
Twenty-first Street
Joe Lopour
Thirteenth Avenue Southwest
Harry Chadima
Hubbard Ice and Coal Company
Chadima
Lapour
George Powers
Lee
Two guards suspended over Missouri inmate death
In Boonville corrections staff say Cecil Lafferty aged 17 was beaten with straps after stalling on work. The incident prompted a coroner's inquiry and the abolition of whipping at the reformatory. Demerits solitary confinement and reduced meals replace corporal punishment.
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Boonville
Missouri State Reformatory
State Prison Board
Cecil Lafferty
Carol R. Leach
W A. Heying
Reformatory
Lindbergh Flight Over Soviet Russia Approved
Official Soviet authorization for Mr and Mrs Lindbergh to fly over Soviet territory was received in Washington from Moscow. Boris Skvirpend of the Russian information service said he telegraphed Lindbergh in New York that approval had been granted. Fuel and oil could not be supplied in northeastern Siberia from Russian resources. Lindbergh planned to arrange supplies via Japan.
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Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Moscow
Boris Skvirpend
Russian Information Service
Skvirsky
United Press
Lindbergh
New York
Siberia
Japan
Woman Magistrate Removed in New York Probe
Jean H. Norris, a twelve year magistrate and New York’s first woman in that role, was removed by the appellate division. The ruling upholds charges by Referee Samuel Seabury that she was unfit to continue on the bench.
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New York
Jean H. Norris
Appellate Division
Samuel Seabury
Plane Forced Down Before Reaching Goal
Otto Hillig and Holger Horss trans Atlantic airmen made a forced landing at Krefeld Germany after 32 hours from Newfoundland. They resumed flight an hour later toward Copenhagen missing their goal due to fuel loss after flying over Spain and France. They refueled and enjoyed coffee sandwiches and beer before taking off again to Denmark.
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Krefeld
Germany
Otto Hillig
Holger Horrs
Newfoundland
Copenhagen
Denmark
Netherlands
Spain
France
Trans-Atlantic flyers reach Krefeld after 32 hour flight
Otto Hillig and Holger Hoims landed at Krefeld Rhineland after a 32 hour flight from Newfoundland and resumed their coast to Copenhagen. They timed a prolonged wait with fuel exhausted before taking off again toward the Danish capital. They were exhausted from the long journey across the Atlantic and Europe.
Atlantic air crossing advances as Post Gatty lead race
Otto Millig and Holger Hoims reach Germany en route to Copenhagen while Wiley Post and Harold Gatty press toward Moscow after Berlin. Other crews prepare ocean hops from New York fields as Ruth Nichols recovers in Saint John hospital and plans a September resumption.
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Holger Hoims
Germany
Copenhagen
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Post
Gatty
Berlin
Moscow
New York
Clyde Pangborn
Hugh Herndon
George Enders
Alexander Magger
Russell Broadman
John Polando
Pangborn
Herndon
Europe
Ruth Nichols
Saint John
N. B
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