German fliers abandon U S round world flight plan
Reports from Reykjavik and Los Angeles confirm German aviators Oscar Weller and Wolf Hirth halted their Berlin to United States round world attempt. Meanwhile Ted Lundgren and Roger Williams depart New York to begin their own globe crossing from the city as John Henry Mears plans a quick retry after a takeoff accident in Harbor Grace, aiming to reclaim the speed record.
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Reykjavik
Tceland
Oscar Weller
Wolf Hirth
Berlin
United States
Miers
England
Scotland
Greenland
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Los Angeles
Calif
Ted 8
Lundgren
New York
Roger Q. Williams
Avia
Kansas City
Mears
Harbor Grace
M. F
John Henry Mears
Globe-Trotter
Earth
Graf Zeppelin
Ask Early Trial of Baker Lawsuit in Muscatine
In Muscatine on August 4 law attorneys for the state moved for an immediate hearing of the case against Norman Baker and his associates over a cancer institute. The state seeks an injunction to prevent operation of the institute.
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Baker
Muscatine
Norman Baker
Mrs A T Brown Dies This Morning
Elizabeth Cochran Brown widow of Andrew T Brown died at 3 13 this morning at 709 East Jefferson Street after a year of poor health and a recent heat related decline Funeral services set for Wednesday at two at the Presbyterian Church with burial at Crawfordsville She was born December 7 1850 in Pennsylvania and moved with her family to Crawfordsville later living in Winfield and Haskins before moving to Washington Hariss wills leave twelve grandchildren and several children surviving including Mrs S Wandruft Mrs S Rickey George Brown Care Brown and Gue Brown Funeral arrangements announced by the Presbyterian congregation in Winfield and Haskins and in Washington
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Elizabeth Cochran Brown Ip Hs
Andrew
Jefferson Street
Steemsth
Berkson
Inguin
Whiten
Eastwood
Brown
Presbyterian
Winfield and Haskins Snd
Washington
Hariss
Crawfordsville
Elizabeth Cochran
Pennsylvania
John
Mary Wagnery Cochran
Mall
Andrew T. Brown
Winfield
Iowa
Oregon
Winfield Comm
Hakins
Ington
Sa Wandruft
St Pat
Rickey
Washing
George Brown
Town City Care
Auto Thieves Break Prison at Fairfield Miss Hearing Today
Fairfield Miss Aug 4 UP city and county officers pursued Eugene Jackson Rider 18 who escaped from a jail by digging through a wall. He and two others were captured with the car used in the getaway. A hearing is set today on charges of car theft and escape related offenses.
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Fairfield
Towa
Eugene Jackson Gy Rider
PLANES SHOW ON AUGUST TWELFTH
A scrambled clipping notes a display of aircraft with mentions of Monocoupe and multiple cities and operators. It lists Kansas City and Des Moines area connections, with likely planning details for an aviation exhibition featuring sixteen planes and travel routes.
Legion Picnic Set For Tomorrow Evening At Sunset Park
Legion Post in Washington will host its annual picnic tomorrow evening at Sunset Park. Fried chicken will be the main dish with fixings and Kupper is to be served at seven. If it rains, the event moves to the Legion Hall. Delegates will be chosen for the state convention in Sioux City in September and the post plans for its dram and bugle corps to attend. The meeting follows the picnic supper and is expected to draw a large turnout.
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Leon Beatty
American Lasson
Sunset Park
Legion
State Legion
Sioux City
Post
The
Children Drown When Boat Capsizes in Ohio River
A flat-bottom motorboat capsized in the Ohio River near Louisville as it carried twelve people. Six children drowned, and six others were rescued. the mishap occurred on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
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Louisville
Ohio River
Wheat crop urged for livestock feed amid drought
Chicago August 4 severe drought conditions have prompted calls to use surplus wheat as livestock feed. Alexander Legge, chairman of the Federal Farm Board, urged farmers to feed wheat to cattle and hogs to stabilize prices and reduce production. He warned the hay and corn shortages threaten livestock and dairy operations and that winter feed prospects look grim.
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Chicago
Alexander Lege
Federal Farm Board
Legge
Mrs Jugenheimer Knocked Down by Car in City Street
Mrs Oscar Jugenheimer was badly bruised when struck by an automobile Saturday night at the south street corner of the square. She and a friend crossed the street and did not see the car until it was upon them. No bones were broken and injuries were limited to a few skin cuts and bruises on the ankle arm and leg.
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Oscar Jugenheimer
Jugenheimer
Washington
Weather Bureau
W. A. Cookan
Kington
Miss Kate Benz Buried in Pasadena After Illness
Washington friends report the death of Kate Benz of Pasadena California after a long illness following an operation. She died Monday July 28 and funeral services were held Wednesday. Survived by her mother Mrs Agnes Tonder Beng and a brother Joe Benz, her family formerly owned a hotel once known as the house.
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Washington
Kate Benz
Pasadena
California
Miss Beng
Benz
House
Mornia
Miss Benz
Agnes Tonder Beng
Joe Benz
Booster Team Wins Forfeit 9-0 Over Wayland
Booster Team from Washington Roosters had a baseball game scheduled with Wayland at Libe's park. Wayland failed to appear, umpire declared a forfeit in favor of Washington. Manager Ernie Marshall scolded the no show as fans waited in the heat. Boosters had declined three other teams to face Wayland, with Wellman game planned for Tuesday during the Wellman home-coming. Burris of Davenport visiting Mrs. W. E. Howell.
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Burday
Washington Roosters
Wayland
Libe's Park
Washington
Ernie Marshall
Boosters
Katona
Williamsburg
Muscatine
Wellman
Workmen Return to Work in Ford Plant and Other Factories
Detroit Aug 4 In a broad resumption of production about 190000 workers returned to plants Including Ford River Rouge where 100000 men resumed after three weeks shutdown Many factories including Packard GM Ford Oakland Pontiac Timken Axl Motor and Detroit Axle started up again with inventory repairs and adaption to increased output across the sector
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Ford
Detroit
Oldsmobile
Troopers Leave for Camp Sunday
Sixty Washington young men of Troop F, 113th Cavalry, depart by special train from Rock Island station for Camp Dodge for a two week stay under Col. Park A Findley. Eight troopers furloughed. roster lists captains, lieutenants, sergeants, corporals and privates with names. a newborn son of Mr and Mrs Homer Vincent born July 18 named John Homer.
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Washington
113Th Cavalry
Rock Island Station
Camp Dodge
Cavalry
Park A. Findley
Des Moines
Brown
Clarence Hesseltine
Charles D. West Merley
Edwards
George E. Freshwaters
Virgil
Miller
Floyd A. Murphy
Rex A.kerson
Raymond M. Whitesea
Oral J. Brown
Wi Conner
Harry
Knottnerus
Mell G._ Holban
Melville J. Donaldson
William G. Eldridge
Arnold M. Jones
Harold
Rodney FE. Sage
Homer D. Birney
Thomas H. Dodd
Clarence Hessel
Eant
Rudolph W Wine
Neal KE. Jacobs
Rodney D. Kephart
William
Chinese Warn Americans to Quit Kanchow
Washington reports the Chinese nationalist government warned Americans to withdraw from Kanchow and disclaimed responsibility for any untoward events if Americans stay. Changsha was shelled by a Chinese gunboat after bandit activity looted and burned villages nearby. Japanese destroyers moved toward Hankow while Nanchang began rapid evacuation as brigand sieges intensified.
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Washington
State Department
Kanchow
Changsha
Shetty
Peiping
China
Pales
Kangshe
Sioux City Airport Robbed by Bandits
Bandits overpowered the night watchman at Hanford Field near Sioux City before dawn today and escaped with about $200 in cash and valuables. Police searched the area and questioned airport staff for clues.
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Sioux City Airport
Staterry
Hanford
Estate
Here
101 Ranch Circus Train Visits Washington Today
The Miller Airos 101 Ranch circus and wild west show toured Washington briefly with hundreds viewing as the train paused before noon. The act, en route to Ponca City, Oklahoma, had cancelled remaining summer dates after a rough season and internal family disputes, though crowds and many horses drew attention despite the lack of a formal performance.
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Washington
Alereus
Ponca City
Oklo
Pho
Milwaukee
Eiveus
Four Held at Cedar Rapids for Walford Bank Robbery
Four suspects including Herbert Karr Rob Rillue Don Me and Mrs Mc Kelvey were held in Cedar Rapids in connection with a Walford bank robbery that yielded $1 800 Officials stopped them after a gun battle injuring Nong A car from their possession matched the bank bandits description Investigations link them to other robberies while awaiting official identification by bank officials.
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Cedar Rapids
Walford
Town
Herbert Karr
Rob Rillue
Don Me
Mc.Kelvey
Nong
Watford
Focal T
Walford Bank
109 Degrees Heat Record Set Here
A summer heat wave shattered local records with official readings reaching 109 degrees, the hottest since 1888. Light afternoon showers offered little relief while farmers weighed corn crop damage and prospects, with some fields still holding sap and others worm damaged. Community vendors and services benefited from the crowd and business during the heat.
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Washington County
Harold Montgomery
Montgomery
Drought Grips Midwest as Heat Persists Across States
Severe drought and record heat sweep the Midwest and Great Plains, with Iowa and Illinois reporting little relief. Farmers face withering temperatures and stunted crops while weather forecasts warn August may bring higher heat and scant rain. Widespread crop damage, fire hazards, and declining milk production strain resources across several states, including Texas and Colorado, as communities endure a sweltering drought.
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Rte
IMOST
Michigan
Montai
Idaho
Sand Forest Rangers
Agriculture
Midwest
Memphis
Dakota
Kansas
Iowa
Illinois
Texas
Femors
C. A. Donnell
Hollinois
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