Three Balloons Weather Storm in Elimination Race
From Bettis Field McKeesport fourteen balloons entered in the 1928 national elimination balloon races faced a severe storm. Only three balloons escaped the rain and wind. two pilots were killed and two injured. Army No 1 and other craft drifted to Virginia, while Army No 1 may win. The U S team will represent the nation in Detroit June 30.
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Pittsburgh
U. P
Bettis Field
McKeesport
X National Aeronautical Association
Contest
Army No
Virginia
Army No. 1
W. E. Kepner
Lies
C. W. Eareckson
Weems
Akron Business Men
C. A. Palmer
Seven Die in Illinois Traction Wreck at Fithian
A coroner's inquest opened in Danville to probe a head on collision between two Illinois traction trains near Fithian. Seven people were killed and more than twenty injured as passengers in the forward cars suffered total fatalities. Names of the dead include Dr. Charles B. Johnson and Frank Craig, with others from Champaign, Danville, Chicago, White Heath, Georgetown, and Terre Haute. Passengers in the westbound car escaped injury.
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Danville
Ill
Fithien
Here
Charles B. Johnson
Champaign
Frank Creig
Motorrman
B. R. Townsend
Chicago
Ira Coldfelter
White Heath
Dennis Pyle
International currents shape postwar politics and industry
A compact review notes mood swings in Washington with Dawes and Hoover shifting prospects, calls for caution in party nominating plans, and highlights a Chrysler-Dodge merger trend. It cites a push for advertising in the auto market and recalls outcomes of crime and legal cases in Baltimore, plus a skeptical take on optimism and modern Quaker stalemate.
Miss Schul er and Miss Henderson Honored At Amaranth Party
The Court of the Amaranth entertained 21 guests at a 6 30 dinner honoring brides Elizabeth Schuler and Elsie Henderson. Pink and white decor framed the evening as Miss Schuler and Miss Meoderiet received silver gifts. Bridge awarded first prize to Wayhelle Bairstow, second to Mrs. Helen Broughton, and consolation to Mrs. Gertie.
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Court of the Amaranth
Elizabeth Schuler
Elsie Henderson
Miss Schuler
Gertie
Amundsen Leads Arctic Search for Missing Italia Dirigible
Kings Bay Spitzbergen June 1 A team of famed explorers including Roald Amundsen Lincoln Ellsworth Captain Riser Larsen join to locate the Italia known to be missing two weeks after reporting progress toward Kings Bay. Ellsworth to Oslo around June 1 with routes planned inland and along the northeast coast as crews await news from two hunting parties.
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Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
U. P
Stero
Arctic
Umberto Nobile
Dirigible
Talia
North Pole
Roald Amundson
Lincoln Hilsworth
Riser Larsen
Ellsworth
Oslo
Polar
Arundsen
Citta di
The Tribune Offers A New Map Of Europe
The Tribune releases a new map of Europe showing boundary and spelling changes since 1918. Only six nations retain old borders, while twenty one have altered boundaries, making many old maps useless. Norfolk Washington Information Bureau notes and coupon offer.
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Europe
Norway
Sweden
Spain
Portugal
Switzerland
Holland
Washington Information Bureau
Society entertains Night Strollers at home
Mrs. Clark Nenon hosted the Night Strollers club on Oneida avenue with card games. Mrs. Bernice Reiter won the high score prize while Mrs. Pearl Askins received a consolation. Refreshments were served. Miss Marcia Cook honored at Gutzler home with three tables of bridge. Miss Margaret Whiteshot won the prize. Miss Onylee Knapp second. Cook received many gifts. A two course dessert was served.
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Clark Nenon
Oneida Avenue
Cuests
Bernice Reiter
Mirs
Pearl Askins
Evelevs
Marcia Cook
Ryna Gutzler
Margaret Whiteshot
Gutzler
Margaret W
Onylee Knapp
Miss Cook
Memorial Day Services at Cornplanter Reservation
Memorial day observances at the Cornplanter Reservation were led by Frank P. Caro of Warren. A parade to Cornplanter cemetery honored Chief Cornplanter and other dead, followed by church services with songs such as The Star Spangled Banner and The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Ray Gordon gave a Memorial Day address. Dorothy May Speckman performed a flag drill and George Lee spoke on Chief Cornplanter. Attendees included Owen Jacob, Charles Gordon, Charles Logan, and many out of town visitors from Buffalo, Bradford, Salamanca, and Kinzua. A luncheon was served on the lawn, prepared by James Redeye.
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Corn- Pienter Reservation
Frank P. Caro
Ett
Cornplanter
Chief Cornplanter
Morris Lee
Alfred Halfeoun
Elton Pierce
Robert Halfeown
F. P. Caro 2Lso
America
Ray Gordon
Dorothy May Speckman
George Lee
Corpplanter
Owen Jacob
Charles Gordon
Charles Logan
Lancheon
James Redeye
Warren
Mitchell Pierce
Charles
Buffalo
Pierce
Harvey Jacobs
Bradford
Myrs
James Pierce
Winthrop
Arthuy
Victor Gordon
Salamanca
Bir
Elmer Anderson
Grace Pierce
Kinzua
Nellie
Dorothy Lee
Frank P. Cero
Rey Gordon
Webster Lee
Redhowse
General Fund Collections Set New State Record
Harrisburg reports the auditor general’s department collected 84,377,822 for the fiscal year ending yesterday, up from 72,094,585 the prior year. It marks the largest general fund collection in the history of the Commonwealth.
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U P
Auditor General’s Department
Commonwealth
Belgrade calm after anti fascist riots in Yugoslavia
Belgrade reports say order was restored after a week of anti fascist disturbances across Yugoslavia. Officials note 64 injured, including gendarmes and demonstrators, with 21 in serious condition. Italian ministers met the king as Yugoslavia plans official replies to Italy over damages in Fiume Trieste and Zara.
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Belgrade
U. P
Yugo-Slavia
Fas
Officiel Con Muniques
ArTesi
Bordero
Galli
Rome
Yugo
Slavia
Skoplje
Italy
Fiume
Trieste
Zara
Stewart Refused To Answer In Tea Pot Dome Inquiry
Washington June 1 The chairmen of the Senate Tea Pot Dome committee testified today that Robert W Stewart Indiana Standard Oil chairman refused to answer questions about Continental Trading Company's operations. Nye and Senator Walsh represented the government in the contemporial of Stewart prompted by an indictment after Stewart declined to say if he discussed liberty bond profits of 33 080 000 with Stewart.
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Washington
Jone
U. P
Cleveland Gangster Taken For Ride in June Arrests
In Cleveland on June 1 fourteen suspects were arrested in a case involving Lawrence Lace a known gangster and slot machine baron. Police say Lace and Lupe's henchmen clashed with a rival gang over control of machines. Lace allegedly reduced beer prices fueling the violence.
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Cleveland. C
U.P
Lawrence Lace
Cleveland
Lupe
Lupo
Blast at Munitions Plant Kills Two, Wounds Many
In Bearny New Jersey a digester explosion at DuPort Munitions Arlington plant killed two men and seriously injured four others. Dozens more were treated for injuries as authorities investigated the blast’s cause and extent. Names of the dead include Robert King 21 and Jack O'Brien 25. Several injured were hospitalized with skull fracture contusions and bruising. A second item notes Pennsylvania honoring President James Buchanan with a statue unveiling in Lancaster.
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Bearny
N. J
U. P
Arlington
DuPort Munitions Company
Robert King
Kington
Jack O'Brien
Earney
West ‘Udson Hospital
Donald Davidson
AlHngton
Michael Donegar
Patterson
Charles Murray
Paterson
Frank Newton
Harrison
Plant Hospital
King
West Hudson Hospital
A’brien
Lincoln in bond drive aids welfare program push
Carson former Gazette Times editor and Owen J Roberts of Philadelphia lead Citizens Committee for the Welfare in Warren to back a 50 million bond issue for a 20 year state building plan. They cite crowded institutions for the insane feeble minded and epileptic, poor equipment, small staffs and bad living conditions amid a rapid rise in cases.
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Lincoln
Carson
The
Gazette Times of
Pittsburgh
Warren
Citizens Committee
Owen J. Roberts
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Russell Tea Room Opens Sunday With Chicken and Baked Ham
Russell Tea Room in Russell, Pennsylvania will open to the public on Sunday June 8 offering chicken and baked ham plates. The event date is listed as 6 31 24 though clerical mark may be misprinted.
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Russell
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