Greater Rockford Begins Three-Stop Flight to Stockholm
Rockford pilot Bert Hassell and navigator Parker Cramer launched the monoplane The Greater Rockford from Rockford, Illinois, on a three-stop attempt toward Stockholm Sweden. The route includes Cochrane Ontario Mt Evans Greenland Reykjavik Iceland with refueling at each stop. The mission aims to prove a feasible US Europe air link and hinges on favorable weather for arrival.
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Bert Hassell
Parker Craber
Cochrane
Sweden
Hassell
Cramer
Crochrane
Mt. Evans
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Rockford
Bert R. Hassell
Parker D. Cramer
Stockholm
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Europe
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Canada
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Reykjavik
Iceland
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Middle West
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Harsell
Stinson
Northville
Hoover Seen as Ideal Southern Vote Getter for 1928
Republican strategists view Herbert Hoover as the strongest candidate to win over the solid south. They note his limited partisan ties and war leadership with Woodrow Wilson as factors likely to attract independent and southern Democratic voters. Emphasis will be on his Mississippi flood relief, business support through commerce, and humanitarian relief in Belgium and Russia, while avoiding direct attacks on Smith.
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Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
South
Smith
Kansas City
Michigan
Georgia
Woodrow Wilson
Girl Scout Movement
Oppohiseum
Belgium
Russia
Mississippi
Hoover to Visit Cedar Rapids Iowa August 23
Herbert Hoover arrives in Cedar Rapids for an agricultural and industrial parade through the city with Governor Hammill and other officials. The see and conference schedule includes Brucemore events, editor receptions, farmer delegations, and a Memorial building rally. Hoover and Mrs Hoover will be hosted in Waterloo as part of outreach events.
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Cedar Raies
Herbert Hoover
H. EB. Spangler
Hoover
Spangler
Republican National
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Spranger
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Tennessee
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Nebraska
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North Dakota
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Congress
Rush Memorial
Tornado Rips Hoke County Levels Ashby Heights
A freak tornado swept Hoke County causing destruction to Ashley Heights, killing a man named English in a demolished frame building. Ten workers were injured, the Ashley Heights Baptist church damaged, and damages estimated about $50,000 as homes deserted and trees toppled.
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Fayettesvillee
N. C
Hoke County
English
Ashisy Heights
Ashley Heights Baptists
Andrew's Campaign Funds Case Moves to Dave Nicklin Court
The case against L. A. Andrew state superintendent of banking for soliciting campaign funds was moved to Dave Nicklin's court in Eldon Iowa on a venue change. hearing was set for Saturday but a continuance was anticipated due to attorney Ben Gilson's absence.
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Eldon
L. A. Andrew
Dave Nicklin
J. Bailey
Justice Nicklin
Ben Gilson
Andrew
Ledger and Barrett Attend Frigidaire School Visit
Ledger and Charles Barrett traveled to Davemort this morning to attend a Frigidaire school session, joining other attendees for the event.
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al Ledger
Charles Barrett
Davemort
Heat Record Near Peak as Temperatures Rise
The day reached well into the nineties with forecasts calling for even higher readings. Officials warned residents to take precautions as heat continues to intensify.
Simmerings Begin Two Week Vacation in Lincoln Illinois
Mr and Mrs H H Simmering left this morning for a two week vacation in Lincoln Illinois to visit her sisters and relatives of Mr Simmering.
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H. H. Simmering
Lincoln
Ilinois
Mr. Simmering
Governor Hammill Names Secondary Roads Commission
Des Moines reports Governor Hammill announced the secondary roads commission membership: Louis H. Cook A Norman Oscar Helmne Michael Metz and James M. Crawford. He urged a broad program raising funds via taxes and a systematic, statewide plan aligning county and township projects to end a haphazard, temporary approach. The panel will operate separately from the primary highway commission.
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Des Moines
General Assembly
Hammill
Louis H. Cook
A. Norman
New Providence
Oscar Helmne
Marcus
Michale Metz
Viota
James M. Crawford
New London
Three Speeches in Week Set to Shape Campaign
In week three of the 1928 race, Sen Charles Curtis will formally accept the Republican vice presidential nomination in Topeka. Hoover and Smith poised to launch major campaigns with radio broadcasts from West Branch and Albany respectively. Both candidates plan delayed intensification but use conferences with lieutenants to press their messages.
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Washington
Topeka
Kansas
Charles Curtis
Herbert Hoover
West Branch
Iowa
Alfred I. Smith
Albany
Hoover
Smith
Flyer Who Crossed Atlantic Dies in Brazil
Major Charles Del Prete Italian flyer who flew Rome to Brazil died in Rio de Janeiro from injuries after a crash near the coast. His companion Major Arturo Ferrarin suffered earlier injuries. both failed legs due to the accident and Del Prete underwent amputation and died at 6 a.m. local time.
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del Prete
Ferrarin
Rio de Janeiro
Savoia
Charles del Prete
Rome
Brazil
Exhibitio Nol
Natal
Chautauqua Evening Features Mascot Play and Encore
The 1928 Chautauqua program opens with The Mascot by the National Opera and Dramatic company, drawing a large audience. Tomorrow’s matinee presents The Family Upstairs as a companion program amid applause for Tyrolean yodelers and Swiss instrumental numbers. Miss Anne Campbell entertains with Everyday Poetry, recalling life and child experiences, while Dr. McCreary discusses Luke 18:6 9 alongside the parable of the unfruitful tree and its moral implications for church and world life.
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National Opera and Dramatic Company
Miss Campbell
Anne Campbell
Detroit News
Chautauqua
Bible Hour Lecture on The Tree That Forgot Its Owner
Dr. G. B. McCreary delivered his second Bible hour lecture at the ohautauqua, focusing on the theme The Tree That Forgot Its Owner. He based his remarks on parables and moral lessons about loyalty and the divine relationship with creation.
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G. B. McCreary
Bible Hour
Ohautauqua
Lee
Town Dream Waltz Introduced by Des Moines Musicians
Olivette Heinrich of Des Moines introduced in Washington the Town Dream Waltz with music by Dr. Lew Arntz and words by Heinrich. The Indian love lyric piece, performed by prominent Des Moines violinists, has been recognized in Chicago programs and on WGN broadcasts, and is now being introduced to European audiences. It has been used by John Philip Sousa and by Des Moines orchestras, appealing to lovers of both popular and classical music.
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Olivette Heinrich
Des Moines
Washington
Lew Arntz
Dr. Arntz
Heinrich
Cireles
Chpicago
Kimbatt Hall
WGN
John Philip Sousa
Repairs Begin on Washington School Buildings
Janitors in Washington public schools have started cleaning and renovating ahead of the September 2 opening. Summer repairs under the school board include redecorations at Heights and Wallace buildings and a new heating plant at the Heights, with buildings to be in best shape for the new year.
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Washington Public School
Heights
Wallace
The
August Opera and Dramatic Programs Weekly Schedule
The program lists daily events from Friday August 17 to Thursday August 23. Activities include The Family Upstairs national opera and dramatic company, Faubel Entertainers, lectures by Capt. Norman Alleh Imrie and Judge George P. Alden, Redpath play company, Herrick male quartet, harp ensemble, and Merton dramatic company presenting Mr Pim Passes By and Taming of the Shrew.
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National Opera and Dramatic Company
J. W. Zellner
Faubel
Norman Alleh Imrie
G. B. McCleary
St. Louis
Charles Pattenherey
Redpath Play Company
Tommy
Herrick
George PD. Alden
Herrick Quartete
Harp Ensemble Company
John BR
Xckewitz
Merton Dramatic Company
Mr. Pim
Shrew
McKinstry will contested in district court suit
Orval McKinstry and others file suit to set aside the will of Jol McKinstry, a late Washington county farmer who died two years ago. Plaintiffs claim John McKinstry was not of sound mind when the will was made, seeking to establish intestacy and release property from trust for two younger children. Attorneys are Starr Jordan Baldrige Calhoun. Proceedings began with filing yesterday after notice in April.
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Jol McKinstry
Washington County
District Court
Orval McKinstry
Nettie McKinstry Dunbar
Charley McKinstry
Ena May Plummer
Walter Churchill
Clara Churchill Corbin
M. Keck
Jennilfe McKins
McKinstry
Mrs F L Eicher Visits Washington for Shopping
Mrs F L Eicher of Wayland arrived in Washington this morning to shop. Her trip highlights a day of retail errands and local engagement in the capital.
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F.l Eicher of
Wayland
Washington
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