Will of Fate of Old Glory Launches From Windsor
Sir John Carling's Stinson plane bound from London Ontario to London England hopped off at 7 25 a m EST with Captain Terry Tully piloting and Lieutenant James Medcalf navigating. The flight seeks a 25000 prize as weather delays loom over the first leg toward across the Atlantic. Local officials note Old Glory SOS details stored in the crew’s map case for reference if needed.
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Harbor Grace
WN. F
Sir John Carling
London
Ont
England
Aptain
Terry Tully
James Medcalf
Tully
Medcalf
EAD
Windsor
Carling Filers
Phil Wood
Wood
Ken Schiller
Royal Windsor
Orchard
World Flight Fliers Report Progress Between Calcutta and Rangoon
William S. Brock and Edward T. Schree arrived in Rangoon at 2 18 PM from Calcutta on their round the world flight. The Pride of Detroit covered a leg of roughly 400 miles at about 100 miles per hour amid rain and cross winds. They noted delays from monsoon conditions but found conditions improving later. The duo plans to push on to Bangkok and Hanoi the following day.
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Rangoon
Burma
William S. Brock
Edward T. Schree
Calcutta
India
Pride
Detroit
Utta
Caltta
Ship Searches But Fails Locate Plane
A message from Captain Bone of the Transylvania reports searches failed to locate the missing monoplane Old Glory. He notes rough seas reduce survival chances and says he will continue voyage, asking press to communicate.
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New York
Cunerd Line
Bone
Transylvanii c
Wbout
California
Father Is Late to Defend Son in Extradition Battle
In Seattle the Illinois authorities began extradition efforts to return Harry H. Hill, son of Dr. H. C. Hill of Streator, to stand trial for his mother’s murder. The father sought legal delays, telegraphing attorneys to hinder proceedings, while Governor Hartley in Olympia prepared to hear the case.
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Seattle
Illinois
H. C. Hill
Harry H. Hill
Mill
William Robb
Floyd
Clark
Chester Jacobson
Young Hill
Roland H. Hartley
Olympia
Tomorro
Chicago
Hill
Independent Wireless Reports Turbulent North Atlantic Conditions
The Independent Wireless company said after 9 am that ships in the north Atlantic reported high seas and strong winds. This weather would hinder locating the monoplane Old Glory and safe rescue of its two pilots and a passenger.
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New York
Independent Wireless Company
North Atlantic
Old Glory
Strong Japan quake felt across central region tonight
An earthquake centered in central Japan was felt over a wide area at 7 32 PM local time lasting several minutes. There were no reports of casualties or damage so far.
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Tokio
Japan
First Real Snowfall Of Season In Butte County
Snow began falling in Butte this morning marking the first substantial snowfall of the season in the county though a dusting had fallen a week earlier. Local residents note heavier accumulation in higher elevations.
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Butte
Mont
Firing on Boat Reported As U S Minister Returns
Washington reports indicate renewed firing on American vessels as Minister MacMurray returns from Peking to confer with Kellogg and State Department officials. Admiral Williams notes the mine Pigeon heavily engaged by machine guns above Nanking with 34 rounds fired at the main battery, causing no casualties.
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U. S
Washington
Kellogg
State Department
MacMurray
Peking
China
Admiral Williams
Navy Department
Sishan Shang
Nanking
United States
Agriculture to Hire Record Inspection Force
Boise reports bumper crop will require the largest food products inspection force in department history. Commissioner John H Welch notes apples prunes peaches onions and potatoes will move simultaneously this month and next as harvest peaks.
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Boise
Department of Agriculture
John 8
Welch
Riots in India Kill 22 and Injure 100 in Nagpur
British India dispatch reports 22 dead and over 100 wounded after Hindu Muslim rioting in Nagpur spanning Sunday and Monday. Authorities confirm casualties and urge calm amid unrest.
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Nagpur
British India
Bannocks Open Final Series in Idaho Falls Thursday
Bannocks of Pocatello and Spuds of Idaho Falls, leaders of the league halves, meet in the Utah Idaho Baseball League final to decide the 1927 title at Idaho Falls Thursday at 5 30 PM. Salazar and O Connell for Pocatello against Nelson and Thompson for Idaho Falls.
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Idaho Falls Spuds
Pocatello Bannocks
Utah-Idaho Baseball League
Idaho Falls
Pocatello
Salazar
O'Connell
Nelson
Thompson
Salt Lake
Lindbergh to Stay in Butte After Banquet
Charles A. Lindbergh arrived in Helena from Butte and planned to depart at 10 this morning to return to Butte for a week of hunting and fishing. His Spirit of St. Louis took off at 10 to Billings then Spokane, with his plane to be overhauled during the stay. He was guest of honor at a Shrine temple banquet of about 1,000 attendees.
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Helena
Mont
Charles A. Lindbergh
Bute
Butte
Spokane
Lindbergh
Shrine Temple
St. Louis
Municipal
Billings
World Flight Log Passages From AP September Route
World flight log traces Calcutta to Rangoon spanning 665 miles as part of a global route totaling 8695 miles or about two fifths completed. The record voyage marks Siberian railway halfway at 281 days into the journey with stretches from Harbor Grace to Croydon, Munich, Belgrade, Constantinople, Baghdad, Bunder Abbas, Karachi, Allahabad, and Calcutta detailing daily legs and distances.
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Associated Press
Calcutta
India
Rangoon
Burma
World
Siberian
Harbor Grace
N. F
Croydon
England
Munich
Germany
Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Constantinople
Bagdad
Iraq
Bunder Abbas
Persia
Karachi
Allahabad
Boxers Face Pay Cuts With New NJ Foul Rule
Trenton NJ Sept 7 AP The state boxing commissioner Bugbee adds a rule to curb fouls by reducing purses. In bouts ended by a foul fighters receive pay only for rounds fought if the foul is unintentional. If intentional, the boxer forfeits the full purse with deductions from rounds completed.
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Trenton
N. J
Bugbee
New Jersey
Incident Involving 17 Year Old Messenger Calmly Described
A 17 year old bearer of a messenger uniform arrived at the scene and reported witnessing events surrounding a Plus man car incident. Authorities noted a minor injury and ongoing investigation in Francisco on September 7.
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Francisco
Alan
Bolivia Quietly Probes Red Plot in Nation
Bolivian government charges a secret Bolshevik scheme to foment communism. Documents from the Soviet embassy in Paris allegedly show Comrade Martinez was to be sent with 1,000,000 francs to organize workers and farmers under a cover business. Cabinet grants a confidence vote as Parliament considers the plot.
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Paris
Martinez
M. Zalkin
Third International
Nikolai Bucharin
Bolivia
Today's Games At Phila First game
Box score summaries from Philadelphia and Brooklyn games with runs hits and errors. Petty Ehrhardt Henline Ferguson and Wilson listed for Brooklyn. second game shows Elliott De Berry Sweetland Willoughby and Wilson for Philadelphia. Also reports Chicago St Louis Pittsburgh and New York Boston match results with pitchers and totals.
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Phila
R. H. E. Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Petty
Ehrhardt
Henline
Ferguson
Wilson
Elliott
de Berry
Sweetland
Willoughby
St. Louis
Chicago
Carlson
Nehl
Hartnett
Haines
Frankhouse
O'Farrell
Pittsburgh
R.H
Cincinnati
Gil
G Lucas
Sukeforth
Hill
Dawson
Smith
No Naval Boats Nearby Plane Rescue In Atlantic
Washington reports no naval vessels near the distressed Old Glory. The nearest ship, the cruiser Trenton, is 1,500 miles away in New York harbor. Rescue hinges on the aviators surviving on their raft and on commercial ships able to assist if needed.
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Washington
Atlantic
Navy Department
Land Sinking 14 Inches an Hour Near Memphis Bluff
MEMPHIS Tenn Sept 71 AP Close watch was kept on land sinks along a river front bluff as a possible forerunner of a cave in. The 800 by ten foot strip was sinking at about 14 inches per hour. Damage included forty feet of rail line and a twisted coal conveyor.
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Memphis
Tenn
St. Louis and
San Francisco
League rocked by accusations during Geneva assembly
Sweden Foreign Minister Erich Lofgren attacked the League of Nations council for failing to intervene in Pow ers disputes. He noted Locarno and Germany's entry boosted hope, but warned continued inaction could imperil world peace. Poland published a proposal calling war an international crime.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Council of the
League of Nations
Erich Lofgren
Sweden
Assembly of the League of Nations
Italy
Jugo Slavia
Lofgren
Locarno
Germany
League
Poland
Old Glory Flight Track From Old Orchard To Newfoundland
A timeline reports the Old Glory flying west to east from Old Orchard Maine to Newfoundland with sightings by ships including Empress and California. SOS signals were received at 4 a.m. and 8:09 GMT prompting Carmania and Transylvania to search with Transylvania estimating 83 miles behind the plane.
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Old Orchard
Rome
Coast Guard
Popham Beach
Starting Point
Monhegan Island
Maine
Penobscot Bay
Empress
Rigby
N.S
Harbourville
Old Glory
Carmania
Lapland
Transylvania
SOS Flash on Old Glory En Route to Rome
Old Glory signaled an SOS before daylight then went silent about 500 miles off Newfoundland as night fell. Several steamers moved to assist with one nearest help at about 83 miles away amid dark seas and strong winds. The Royal Windsor departed from Old Orchard Maine toward Harbor Grace. The Pride of Detroit reached Rangoon Burma during the round-the-world flight.
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Associated Press
Old Glory
Rome
Newfoundland
Cinci Nets Narrow Lead with 6 5 Win Over Pirates
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 5 to cut the Pirates’ lead to half a game in the National League standings. The Giants remained in second place after the day’s results.
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Pittsburgh
Cincimnati
Pirates
Giants
SOS SOS SOS No Trace Of Plane Old Glory
A wireless SOS from the mono plane Old Glory reported 500 miles east-northeast of Newfoundland on a Me to Rome flight. Three aviators Lloyd Bertaud James Hill and Philip Payne are aboard with crews racing to the scene as Transylvania leads the search given dark conditions at sea.
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New York
Old Glory
Newfoundland
Old Orchard
Rome
Radio Corporation of America
Greenwich
Lloyd Bertaud
James
Hill
Philip Payne
Transylvania
Coolidge Plans Fast Departure From Dakotas
President Coolidge rests at the game lodge in the Black Hills with two days left before leaving for Washington. Rapid City prepares a citywide reception in front of the executive offices possible tomorrow or Friday to honor the president if plans materialize. Citizens may close stores for a ceremonial pilgrimage if the president consents.
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Rapid City
Black Hills
Washington
Coolidge
Executve
Rapid City Presents
White House
John B. Greene
Chamber of Commerce
Cardinals Beat Cubs 6-2 in First Game of doubleheader
The St. Louis Cardinals moved into sole third place by topping the Chicago Cubs 6 to 2 in the opener of a twin bill. The Cards rapped 13 safeties off Cubs pitchers Carlson and Nehf.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Cardinals
Carlson
Nehf
Ruth hits two homers as Red Sox topple Boston
Babe Ruth homered twice including No. 49 in the eighth with one on, boosting his total to five homers in three games and increasing his lead over Gehrig. The report notes Ruth’s two blasts in a Boston road game from Sept. 7.
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Boston
Babe Ruth
New York
Royal Windsor Heads to East for trans Atlantic Flight
The Royal Windsor monoplane, piloted by C A Duke Schiller and Phil Wood, lifted off from Old Orchard Me at 4 55 am and headed for Harbor Grace N F as dawn broke. Weather was fair with light broken clouds and good takeoff conditions.
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Old Orchard
The
Royal Windsor
C. A
Duke” Schiller
Phil” Wood
1926 Mineral Production Second Largest on Record
United States mineral production in 1926 totaled 66.262 billion dollars, second only to 1920 in value. All mineral fuels rose over 1925, with bituminous coal near a war record, anthracite steady after February strikes, and crude petroleum output at a new high despite stockpiling. Iron ore and pig iron also rose, though iron ore remained below 1917 peak.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Mines
Twin Falls Wins Trophy Cup at Twin Falls Fair
Twin Falls school team captured first place at the Twin Falls county fair in Filer competition among six high school vocational agriculture stock judging teams. The Twin Falls squad scored 2602.75 to reclaim the trophy cup from Burley, with Jerome and Burney following in the results and Wandell from Jerome posting 914495. other scores listed include 2476.67 and 3442.25.
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Twin Falls
Twin Falls County Fair
Filer
Burley
Burney
Jerome
Wandell
Levine Delays Hop Across Atlantic
Reports say Levine delays 35 mile Atlantic hop as Captain Walter Mosey pilots the craft toward the ocean crossing from Cranwell England on September 7.
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Levine
Cranwell
England
Atlantic
Walter Mosey
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