Young Wanamaker grandson joins greeting at Paris aviation event
Gurnee Munn nine year old grandson of Rodman Wanamaker receives congratulations from Commander Byrd after the America trans Atlantic flight sponsor. The crowds at the Continental hotel cheer Lieutenant George O Neville Bert Acosta and Lieutenant Baichen as they arrive from the station to view the aviators in the Eugenie suite.
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Paris
Gurnee Munn
Rodman Wanamaker
America
Richard
France
Gurnee
Byrd
Mary Louise Wanamaker
Continental Hotel
George O. Neville
Bert Acosta
Baichen
Byrd Flight Teaches Safety in Transatlantic Air Travel
Flight lessons from Commander Byrd's America voyage over Atlantic fogs highlight long range air travel viability. Key points include surplus fuel for emergency landings, radio communications boosting safety by 100 percent, and the need to improve wavering instruments and electrical equipment.
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New York
Byrd
Atlantic
America
Anthony G. H. Fokker
Our CLEAR HOT SPELL
Thunder showers swept in from the west at dusk washing away a heat wave that had gripped middle America for three days. The rain cooled temperatures from the blistering nineties to comfortable levels across the region. Chicago reported many heat related deaths as the event ended.
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Chicago
Middle America
Aviation safety up for naval flights signals gains
Washington on July 2 reports naval aviation safety has risen significantly. Officials cite a 100 to 1 fatality ratio improvement and a daily global circumnavigation capability at the equator. Major flight hours per pilot average about 6 400, with passenger miles reaching 750 000 per fatality, though the latest record trails the prior year by about 30 percent.
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Washington
Naval Aviation
Equator
Iast R
Byrd's Own Story of His Trans Atlantic Flight
Commander Byrd recounts the peril filled long flight to France from St Johns to Finistere and Paris. He describes nineteen hours of dense fog and windless seas, near misses with fuel exhaustion, a night landing in rough water, and the rescue of three crew members after the crash landing.
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Ver-Sur-Mer
France
J. B. Angly
Associated Press
American
New Poundland
Europe
America
St. Johns
New Foundland
Finistere
Byrd's Rubber Raft a Notable Landfall
The rubber raft used by Commander Byrd and three companions to reach Ver Sur Mer is a toy float style craft adapted for exploration. Tested in New York April 15 with Lt. George Neville and Floyd Bennett, the deflated raft measures eight inches by one foot by five inches and weighs eight pounds. It inflates in seconds and, at seven feet long, can carry four for short trips. Paddles are collapsible and it is designed to be stored in a bag with a compressed air flask.
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New York
Commander Byrd
Ver-Sur-Mer
Runaway paving roller crashes into San Francisco home
A gasoline powered paving roller, eight tons in weight, ran away from its control on July 2 in San Francisco. It leaped the sidewalk and plowed into a frame residence, wrecking the building and causing damage in a steep downhill block.
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An Francisco
Fair Ones Fuss Over The Fliers
Paris reports a melee at the train station as crowds chase a group of flyers arriving at the hotel. Authorities intervene to calm tensions amid the commotion and confusion surrounding the visitors.
Chaplin Wife Details Frugal Life in Divorce Answer
Lita Grey Chaplin describes a thrifty lifestyle under Charlie Chaplin’s influence in an 8,000 word answer to his cross complaint. She says she frequented second hand stores and bargain counters while designing her own clothes and relying on the actor’s Japanese valet for finances. She cites modest purchases and a used bed for a child, while noting a $1,900 watch and a larger $3,800 watch as expensive items to the family.
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Los Angeles
Charles Chaplin
Lita Grey Chaplin
Chaplin
San Diego
Honolulu
Helen Wills Wins Wimbledon Singles Title
An American girl, 21 year old Helen Wills of California, won Wimbledon women's singles for the first time in 20 years, defeating Spaniard Senorita Elia de Alvarez in straight sets 6-2 6-4. The victory crowns Wills as the top woman in tennis, marking a comeback after illness and reviving her status as Lenglen's successor.
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Eng
Helen Wills
Elia de Alvarez
Migs Wills
Suzanne Lenglen
May Sutton
Bundy
Miss Wille
Kitty McKaine Godfree
England
Guards Watch Big Aqueduct
In Los Angeles on July 2 guards along the city aqueduct tightened security after telephone lines to the city were cut at Indian Wells Kern County. Officials say the wire cutting signals a possible renewed dynamite attack on the Owens Valley water conduit, already dynamited eight times in the conflict between the city and ranchers. Guards may have deterred the would be dynamitors, city officials said.
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Army of Guards
Los Angeles City Aqueduct
Los Angeles City
Indian Wells
Kern County
City Water and Power Bureau
Aqueduct
Owens Valley
Quarde
John Drew Inconclusive Health Status In City Hospital
San Francisco July 2 AP reports stage veteran John Drew remains in unchanged condition in a city hospital after arrival from Portland. The stage actor is reported to suffer chronic illness with recurrent relapses during confinement, complicating recovery.
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San Francisco
John Drew
Portland
Dempsey kin linked to fatal Schenectady shooting
Schenectady, July 2 AP John Dempsey, 38, of Los Angeles, said to be a brother of Jack Dempsey, shot and killed his estranged wife Edna, 21, then fatally wounded himself. A three-year-old son Bruce survives. The landlady said the couple argued after Dempsey appeared intoxicated. Jack Dempsey later learned of the tragedy and hurried to Schenectady to verify if the killer was his brother, amid concerns for his training this month. The family in Salt Lake City expressed belief the dead man was Jack Dempsey’s brother.
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Schenectady
N. J
John Dempsey
Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Edna
Dempsey
Bruce
Frank Prievo
Saratoga Lake
Jack Sharkey
Leo P. Flynn
W. G. Fralick
New York
Dave Shade
Jack
Baratoga Springs
Salt Lake City
Associated Press
Elsie Dempsey
John
Noisy Fourth Is Scheduled
Washington reports a noisier Fourth of July as firecracker imports rise by one million pounds in four months versus last year and exports increase to 3 036 173 pounds from 2 016 738 pounds, signaling strong fireworks trade.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Varied Fourth of July Weather Outlook Across Nation
Washington reports a potentially favorable Fourth of July with fair conditions nationwide. Forecaster Mitchell notes the east of the Mississippi should enjoy moderate temperatures with rare showers while the western region may require fans for picnics and cooler temperatures for tourists.
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Mitchell
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Idaho Falls Boy Killed in Horse Accident
Ollan J Ellis aged 13, son of Mr and Mrs J H Ellis of Grant, Idaho Falls, was killed Friday at about 11 am when the horse he rode fell with him near Crunt. The horse pulling a beer cultivator frightened, overturned the implement, throwing the boy and horse.
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Idaho Falls
Ollan J Ellis
J. H. Ellis
Grant
Crunt
Ellis
National League baseball scores recap
Cincinnati tops Pittsburgh 7 16 in a big offensive showing as Rixey Nehf and Picinich secure the win. In Philadelphia Brooklyn sweeps Philadelphia 7 10 scoring 4 3. New York bats beat Boston twice 4 7 and 19 3 while the Yankees 27 0 edge Boston in New York.
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Cincinnati
Rixey
Nehf
Picinich
Cvengros
Meadows, Morrison and
Spencer
Dorothy MacKaye Sentenced In Conspiracy Case
Los Angeles July 2 Dorothy MacKaye dramatic actress was sentenced to from one to three years in San Quentin for conspiracy related to the death of her actor-husband Raymond in April.
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Los Angeles
Dorothy MacKaye
San Quentin
Raymond
Crash at Opening Jubilee in Ottawa Kills Pilot
Ottawa July 2 The arrival of Colonel Charles A Lindbergh for the Canadian diamond jubilee was marked by tragedy as Lieut G Thad Johnson crashed his plane during a circling over the airfield. The pilot was killed and confusion surrounded the scene as officials confirmed the fatality.
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Ottawa
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lieut. G. Thad Johnson
Faith is Felt in Coolidge in Black Hills Visit
Rapid City South Dakota July 2. President Coolidge is hearing early public reactions to his veto of the McNary Haugen farm relief bill from supporters visiting the Black Hills. Some observers expect compromise legislation next fall as farmers seek relief and Coolidge gains backing for a potential 1928 run. Representatives Timberlake Colorado and other visitors say sentiment strengthens for Coolidge and a new farm relief bill aligned with administration aims.
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Rapid City
S. D
Coolidge
Black Hills
Middle West
Mr. Coolidge
Byrd Transportation Offered for Return Home
Washington July 2 Commander Byrd will be offered transportation home for himself companions and his plane on a shipping board vessel such as the Leviathan or another ship of his choice. A return on an ocean liner or warship remains doubtful and not immediately urgent, with final decision postponed until Byrd’s plans become clearer.
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Washington
Byrd
Shipping Board
Lindbergh
Navy Department
Troops Capture Yenchow Area
Shanghai dispatch reports that nationalist forces based in Nanking have seized Yenchow in Shantung province. 30,000 reserves are being sent to reinforce retreating troops.
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Yenchow
Shanghai
Nanking
Shantung
Enduring Age Five Shelter Project Unveiled
A local nonprofit unveils an age five shelter project to support early childhood education. City officials and program partners announce funding, site selection, and a rollout timeline, aiming to expand access for families in need.
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