Kingsford Smith Flight Delays Final Australia Leg
Capt Kingsford Smith and three companions delay resuming from Fiji after landing the Southern Cross. They plan to overhaul motors and recharge radios before attempting the 1,700 mile leg to Sydney, as the 450 foot field proves too small for takeoff with a loaded plane. Crowds greet the aviators who are refreshed after a peaceful night.
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Suva
F Islands
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Hawaii
California
Australia
Sydney
Southern Cross
Hawaiian Islands
Kingsford-Smith
J Everett Lewis Found Insane Today by Jury at Ottumwa
Ottumwa Iowa June 5. J Everett Lewis 31 found sane by a jury? Actually insane. He shot banker Johnny Webber two months ago and was on trial for murder nearly two weeks. The six men and six women-deliberated twenty hours before verdict. He will be sent to a state insane asylum. He confessed claiming Webber cheated his grandmother heirs but estate was cleared years earlier.
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Ottumwa
J. Everett Lewis
Johnny Webber
Lewis
Webber
Sixty Pupils In Vacation Bible School
The daily vacation Bible school at the Presbyterian church did not meet today due to the absence of director Dr F W Eastwood who is at Parsons college commencement in Fairfield. Classes resume Wednesday after Monday's organizational day. More than sixty boys and girls registered for the program directed by Eastwood and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
F. W. Eastwood
Parsons College
Fairfield
Eastwood
Earhart Flight Delayed by Strong Atlantic Wind
Amelia Earhart, Boston social worker Wilmer Stultz and mechanic Lou Gordon faced a weather setback at Trepassy Bay as wind and undertow hinder fueling the Friendship. They waited for calmer conditions to begin their trans Atlantic attempt toward Southampton, England.
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ST. John’s
N. F
Lindbergh
Paris
Amelia Earhart
Trepassy Bay
Miss Earhart
Boston
Wilmer Stultz
Lou Gordon
Southhampton
England
Ortman Free On Bond After Bank Funds Surrender
L. J. Ortman former cashier of Farmers State bank left town on May 8 with 15000 dollars belonging to the bank and surrendered to authorities. He is free on bond in Manchester awaiting further proceedings.
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Manchester
L. J. Ortman
Farmers State Bank
Flower Show Strengthens Community Garden Club Plans
Washington county Garden Department of the Fortnightly club hosts a Saturday Flower Show at City Hall on June 9 from 1 to 8 pm with tea to defray expenses. Amateur growers may enter free. exhibits accepted 8 to 11 am. Judges grant two ribbons per class across peonies irises roses perennials annuals and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Garden Club
Nationalist Army Enters Peking City Today
The advance guard of the Shansi nationalist army entered the suburbs of Peking at 10 am, signaling the last chapter in China's civil war as the Sun banner appeared on shops and homes. Foreign guards, including Americans, protected the legation quarter from looters and possible incursions. Reports soon followed of disorder near Tungchow.
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Peking
China
Sun
Legation
Shanghai
Pewing
Tungchow
Washington County Women's Clubs Meet Tuesday
The federated women's clubs of Washington County will hold their annual meeting on Tuesday June 12 at the YMCA. A forenoon and afternoon session with a noon luncheon and toast program are planned. Price per plate is 50 cents. All interested women are invited to attend and contribute to a miscellaneous program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Federated Women's Clubs
Washington
Altho
Federated Club
Rotarians Inspect Col Wilson Museum Visit
Rotarians visited Colonel and Mrs. C. J. Wilson to inspect a vast collection of curios gathered from around the world. Members, new to the exhibit, appreciated Mrs. Wilson’s hospitality as they toured the diverse displays during early June house cleaning time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Wilson Museum
Rotary Club
C. J. Wilson
Colonel Wilson
Forces for Hoover win bid at national committee
In Kansas City on June 5, Hoover forces in the Republican national committee secured a victory by defeating a motion to defer a Louisiana delegation contest until tomorrow. The Mississippi delegation announced its continued support for Herbert Hoover for the presidential nomination, with Perry W. Howard Eugen Booze and E. KE. Robinson presenting the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Herbert Hoover
Republican National Committee
Louisiana
Mississippi
Commerce
Perry W. Howard
Eugen L. Booze
E. KE. Robinson
Mrs. Nora Dewey Dies After Cerebral Hemorrhage
Mrs. Nora Dewey of 113 South Marion avenue died at 2:00 AM June 5 1928 after a long illness beginning with a cerebral hemorrhage on May 3. Funeral set for Thursday at 2:20 PM at the Presbyterian church. Survived by son A Claire Dewey and sisters Mrs. Stephens Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Conrad. one daughter Winifred Lilla died in infancy. brother Winsfield Smouse.
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Nora Dewey
South
Marion Avenue
Presbyterian Church
F. W. Eastwood
Goodin
Yoon
Seneca Beach Dewey
Paw"ska
Oklahoma
Fred Anderson
Oklahoma City
Amanda Conrad
Winsfield Smoose
Amnola
Leonard
Dewey
Stephens
William Mohr
Fairfield
Washington
Hammill Wins Iowa Nomination and Leads in Primary
Governor John Hammill sealed the nomination for a third term amid a strong victory as about two-thirds of precincts reported. He led Bowman by roughly 100000 votes while Lars Skromme and Marion Anderson trailed. Kimball won lieutenant governor by about three to one over J D Buser, and Ed M Smith led for secretary of state with 43000 votes as precincts continued to report. J W Long appeared set to win re election as state auditor with a solid early lead over James McCune.
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Des Moines
John Hammill
Iowa
M. L. Bowman
Lars Skromme
Roland
Marion Anderson
Clinton
Clem F. Kimball
Hammill
J. D. Buser
Ed M. Smith
Winterset
Walter Ramsay
Smith
Moore
Hazlett
Beam
McIntosh
J. W. Long
Mre
James McCune
Burrows
Revolt plan abandoned as farmers scrap march to GOP convention
Nebraska Governor Adam McMullen said he does not expect the farm revolt march to materialize to protest the McNary Haugen relief veto. Milo Reno of the Iowa Farmers Union called the plan’s collapse unsurprising and unnecessary for midwestern aims.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Adam McMullen
McMullen
Des Moines
Nebraska
Kansas City
Milo Reno
Iowa Farmers Union
Midwest
Wednesday's Five Best Radio Features in 1928 United Press listing
Radio listings from United Press outline Wednesday schedule at Atlantic City and New York stations with operatic and home programs. Details include WPG Atlantic City WEAF WJZ WOR and program hook ups times and titles. Also noted is a Belgian convict receiving earnings after imprisonment and London soot dust data.
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United Press
WPG
Atlantic City
N.E.L.A
Richard Croog
WEAF
WJZ
London
Man Who Counts Quotes on Speaking and Great Words
A brief quotation notes that a man valued for counting wisdom finds better virtue in speaking only when bearing a great word than in constant speech. Attributed to William Winter, the line contrasts mere talk with timely insight.
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William Winter
Crawfordsville Memorials and visits reported in Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville notes report funeral attendance for George Alexander in Washington and visits from Adel Iowa Monmouth Illinois Wellman and Hedrick. Local residents including Miss Mary McCall, Lorna Jean McCleary, Maud Murphy and Mina McCleary attend. birthdays and college news also noted with guests from West Middlesex Pennsylvania and Fremont Illinois.
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Crawfordsville
Will Twinam
W. H
Mary McCall
Joseph Murphy
Maud
Mina McCleary
Hull
Eli White
Mary Twinam
George Alexander
Washington
Charles McCleary
Lorna Jean
Adel
R. McCleary
Buxbaum
A. T. Brown
Earl Barnes
Monmouth
Til
Max Anwyl
Ill
Wheat Study for Soviet Regions Aimed at Efficient Growth
Moscow June 5 More than a million seeds have been studied by the Institute for New Cultures to determine which wheat can be grown most effectively in various parts of the Soviet Union.
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Soviet
Moscow
Institute For New Cultures
Soviet Union
Alaska aviation grows with more landing fields planned
SEATTLE June 5 Alaska now has more than 40 landing fields for airplanes and plans are under way for the construction of 16 more, according to Cc. F. Crawford of Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviation
Alaska
Seattle
Wash
Cc. F. Crawford
Fairbanks
Grave Diggers Wage Cut Sparks Toledo Dispute
In Toledo on June 5 a story notes Grave digging is essential work and should pay well. Seven grave diggers at Forest Cemetery face a wage cut stirring concern over pay and conditions for the men involved.
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Toledo
Forest Cemetery
Belove
Denison Wins Tight Washington County Sheriff Race
In yesterdays Republican primary in Washington County Sheriff Charles M. Denison defeated Walter Edwards by 114 votes. Complete returns from 23 precincts show Denison 1724 to Edwards 1610 with Dutch Creek missing at press time. Morrison wins county attorney race. Edna Purvis tops clerk. Belle Rice re-nom for recorder. Dayton leads Cummings for representative. Hammill dominates governor race. Jackson over Stoner for sheriff nomination. Vote overall light, with several precincts still unofficial.
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Washington County
Charles M. Denison
Walter Edwards
Morrison
George Morrison
T. L. Brookhart
David Harvey
Brookhart
Harvey
Miss Purvis
Edna Purvis
H. J. Myers
Cedar Township
Myers
Belle Rice
Oscar Haney
B. N. Jessen
D. H. Wentworth
Hammill
John Hammill
M. N. Bowman
Anderson
Skromme
Bowman
Oregon Township
Kimball
Buser
Jackson
T. Bart Jackson
Oramel Stoner
Datel Creek Township
Dog extinguishes matches in Horbury near Wakefield
A dog trained to beat out flames helps extinguish matches or cigars dropped by passersby in Horbury near Wakefield England, illustrating a curious roadside safety act witnessed by locals.
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Horbury
Wakefield
England
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