Radio reports link Italia disappearance to Arctic search
Scattered dispatches describe relief efforts after the Italia vanished near Spitzenbergen with Italian crew members believed alive. Search teams on Hobby and Braganza struggled through ice while plans consider dog team over land to Green Harbor and Northeastland. Kansas City coverage also previews Republican convention activities and farm relief debates.
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Utah
Don Reed Clark
Ich
Butler
Monal Evider E
Italia
Ruid
Spitzen
Gran’ H Smith
King's Bey
North Pole
Braganza
Spitzenbergen
King's Bay
Polar
Cape Leigh
Green Harbor
Straits of Hini
Soyn Island
Southern Cross completes 7800 mile Pacific hop to Sydney
The monoplane Southern Cross and a crew of four reached Sydney at 3 08 p m after a 7800 mile journey from Oakland. The flight from Brisbane to Sydney took five hours and eight minutes with stops at Oahu Kauai and Fiji. Capt Charles Kingsford Smith and crew members Charles Alin Harry W Lyon and James Warner were cheered by thousands. The record voyage was completed in under ten days with a final leg from Brisbane to Sydney.
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Southern Cross
Sydney
Brisbane
Australia
Pacific Ocean
Oakland
Calif
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Charles Alin
Harry W. Lyon
James Warner
California
Hawaiian
Oahu
Kauai
Barkine Sands
Viti Levu
Naselai Beach
Deathbed confession key in Creek rancher killings trial
The deathbed statement of Clayton Pask, naming Tom Bridges and Joe Sellers in the fatal shooting of Elmer Ludlow and Patrick Patrick, was read in court. Mrs. Whitesides testified to Patrick’s dying words and described helping move the wounded to a Patrick ranch truck before Bridges and Sellers sought to surrender.
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Clayton Pacsk
Tom Bridges
Joe Sellers
Elmer Ludlow
Gary
Sellers
Bridges
Three Creek
Vane Whitesidgs
Patrick
Ludlow
Patrick Ranch
Frank
Bells
Twin Falls
Nicholle
Balloonists from Europe to Attend Detroit Meet
Europe’s top balloon pilots including J enest Demuyter of Belgium will compete in an international meet starting in Detroit. The event showcases leading balloonistes from the continent and promises a premier display of aerial skill.
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Washington
Europe
Enest Demuyter
Belgium
Detroit
Memorial Hall Fund Drive Aims to Raise 61000
In Pocatello Idaho the Memorial Hall committee plans a fundraising drive to cover a 61000 shortfall for maintenance and contractor items. A Monday meeting will organize volunteers to recruit 26 leaders from 25-names lists to spearhead the drive for funds.
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Bonnosk County
Pocatello Tribune
Ideo Laa
J.C. Galbraith
J. S. Bussell
C. A Valentine
Formation of Platform to Be Cause of Bitter Fights
Faithful Hoover supporters in Kansas City prepare a party wagon to promote Herbert Hoover for the presidential nomination. They expect to roll it onto the convention floor on the first or second ballot, arguing Coolidge is unlikely to pursue the nomination. Leaders emphasize Hoover’s chances depend on the president’s own moves and convention dynamics next week.
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Butler
Senator Fess
Fess
Moses of
Hampshire
Resolutionns
Smoot
Utah
Kansas City
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Coolidge
Pennsylvania
Mellon
Hoover
Relief for farmers debated as Borah pushes dry plank
In Kansas City the Republican platform committee sharpened its fight over farm relief. Senator Borah travels with a draft favoring enforcement of prohibition, while farm leaders lean to an equalization plan and Coolidge veto stance. The fight shifts toward the convention floor as Smoot and Jardine hash possible language and support from several presidential hopefuls filters in.
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Kansas City
Republican Party
National Convention
Middle West
Coolidge
Smoot
Utah
Jardine
Agriculture Department
Hona O. Lowden
Senator Borah
Idaho
Washington
National Capital
Bora
Senate
Borah
Fishermen Complain of Scarcity of Large Bullfrogs
Idaho officials note bullfrogs are game fish and may be caught despite scarcity. District fishermen report few large bullfrogs since June 1, using rifles or pole and red-flannel bait. night hunts under light reveal many jumpers. A hefty bullfrog weighing over a pound is prized for its meat valued like an eight inch trout.
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Idaho
Itly
Estate Fish and Game Department
Bishop Guerry Dies From Wounds After Office Shooting
Bishop William A Guerry of the South Carolina diocese dies after being shot in his office by retired clergyman J H Woodward who then killed himself. Guerry’s bullet wound was removed at a hospital but he succumbed despite initial hopes due to his strong constitution.
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Charleston
N.C
William A Guerry
South Carolina
Protestant Episcopal Church
J. H. Woodward
Clereyman
Guverry
Woodward
Guerry
Hadeen
University of the South
Great Search Ordered for Girl Missing for Days
Hollywood police launch an intensive hunt for 11 year old Betty Lawton who vanished after lunch en route to Cheremoya school. Chief Herman Cline orders all detectives to assist as hundreds of Boy Scouts aid with photos, and Sheriff William S. offers 100 deputies to help in the search.
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Hollywood
Calif
Herman Cline
Betty Lawton
G Lawton
Cheremoya
Howard Boneell
William S
Democrats near complete delegate list for national convention
Washington reports that of about 1100 Democratic delegates, 732 or 423 still unsettled, with Kentucky North Carolina and Virginia not yet chosen. The card shows each candidate’s pledged delegates by state and disputed totals, including Smith Reed Pomerene Woollen George Hull Ayres Hitchcock Ritchie and others.
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Washington
Kentucky
North Carolina
Virginia
Smith
Arizona
California
Culo
Michigan
Minnesota
Moses
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
Vermont
Wasnhington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alaska
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Virginu Islands
Colorado
Illinois
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Pennsyivania
Ute
Reed
Kansas
Minsour
Permnaylvania
Dino's
Pomerene
Indiana
George
Georgia
Hull
Tennessee
Ayres
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Ritchie
Maryland
Canon No Ee
Pierina
Meni
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James A. Reed
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Assembly
William M. Butler
Republican National Committee
National Committee
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Sensior Fess
America
Madame Schumann-Heink
Roy O. West
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Maine
Tdahe
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Keknoter
Quandry
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Perce
Latah
Nes Perce
Lawieton
Esat
Reid
Hoover Group Bandwagon
George H. MosEs
New Hamphire
Boise
Bishop
Propoganda
EL Paso
Tex
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Mexico City
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Toro
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Arlington Park
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Arlington Park Course
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