Aviators cross Atlantic fog to reach Rome in 14 hours
Capt. Lewis A. Yancey and Roger Q. Williams flew the Pathfinder from Old Orchard Beach Maine to near Santander Spain then to Rome in a Bellance monoplane. Dense fog kept them from Rome on first arrival but they landed on the Spanish coast and were welcomed before completing the journey to Littorio field where Mussolini greeted them.
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Edward W
Rome
Littorio Field
Mussolini
Chicago ‘Tribune
Antin’ Bowier
Chicago
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Port Burwell
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British submarine H-47 sinks after collision in Irish Sea
During naval maneuvers the H-47 struck the L-12 and sank to 800 feet with 21 of 23 crewmen lost. Rescue attempts failed due to depth and weather. A second sub tried bell signaling but received no reply from the submerged H-47. Protests against tariff bill rates come from 88 nations.
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Uring
Irish Sea
Hoover Seeks Audit as Post Office Faces 137 Million Deficit
President Hoover orders an exhaustive survey of the Post Office to explain a potential 1920 deficit of 137 million dollars. Losses have grown from 138 million in 1924 to the present, including 42 million owed to railroads after a court of claims decision.
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Hoover
Brown
Post Office Department
Court of Claims
V Post Office Department
Postal Department
Poincare faces ratification debate on France debt plans
Premier Poincare leads open parliament discussion on ratifying debt agreements with the United States and Britain. Opponents seek a moratorium and reservations linked to Germany reparations while ultra-nationalists signal support, aiming for a decree ratification by August 1.
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United States
Great Britain
Chamber of Deputies
Poincare
Foreign Relations
France
Germany
Louis Marin
America
England
Ainsworth Gossip and Local Visitors Report
Mrs E W Spessard correspondent notes Rev Batty and wife visiting as a returned missionary preached for United Presbyterians. Maynard Hites of Des Moines weekended at J A Marsh home. Charlotte Peters toured Iowa City after visiting J J Fitzgerald home. Rev Krenmyre and wife brought Ainsworth lads to camp near Central City. Nathan Burris family from Springfield Illinois visited Chi hak home. Jesse Marr ill. Marr's daughter Nora Dryden and Chicago relatives hurried to bedside after Canada trip. Marr overheated at work. Rev Martindale and wife of Akron Ohio visiting John Clegg home. Mrs Hilda Olds sold Mt Pleasant restaurant and returned home. Mrs William Gibson, former teacher, visiting W T Trotter home. Effie McCreedy business visitor in Muscatine. A E Sands and daughter Martha returned from Iowa City.
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Maynard Hites
Des Moines
J. A. Marsh
Charlotte Peters
Iowa City
J. J. Fitzgerald
Krenmyre
Ainsworth Lads
Central City
Nathan Burris
Arline
Springfield
Chihak
Jesse Marr
Nora Dry
Den
Chicago
Canada
Marr
Rev
Martindale
Akron
Ohio
John Clegg
Hilda Olds
Mt. Pleasant
William Gibson
W. T. Trotter
Effie McCreedy
Muscatine
A. FE. Sands
Martha
Local Families Share Sunday Meals Across Neighborhood
Marie G Crawford reports neighbors and relatives visited and shared Sunday dinners at various homes. Attendees include Effie Wittmer, Lyman Johnson, Elmer Heil family, Hilbert Larson, George Shaner, Pete Richard, Joe Schlatter, Max Wayne Schlatter, Betty Jean, Ralph Yorham, Alie Wittmer, Orlin Frey, Vernon Frey, Milo Kempf and Zane Kempf with others from Olds and Noble.
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Crawford
Effie Wittmer
Otto Frey
Max Wayne Schlatter
Lyman Johnson
Elmer Heil
Ida Bell and
Boyd
Hilbert Larson
William Hengs and Sons
George Shaner
Joe Schlatter
Max Wayne
Betty Jean
Pete Richard
Ralph Yorham
Olds
Alie Wittmer
Orlin
Vernon Frey
Noble
Milo Kempf
Zane
Christians Used Early to Describe Jesus Follower Roots
The term Christian was applied early to followers of Jesus Christ, with Tacitus noting the usage in his Annals. This historical reference highlights how early Christians were identified in Roman times.
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Jesus Christ
Tacitus
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