French Yellow Bird anglers delay flight to Paris
The Yellow Bird airship remains grounded at Camillas Spain awaiting motor start equipment from Madrid. Pilot Jean Assolant warned a noon or early evening departure on June 15 could not be guaranteed, with the crew considering a stop near Bordeaux for makeshift motors. An American youth, Arthur Schreiber of Portland, Oregon, reached the Atlantic by sea in a daring voyage.
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Old Orchard
Paris
Madrid
Jean Assolant
United Press
Comillas
Spain
Air Ministry
Assolant
Casaux
Bordeaux
Arthur Schreiber
Portland
Slayer Held for Murder in Minnesota Patrolman Charged
International Falls, Minn. June 15 The state filed second degree murder charges against Border Patrolman Emmet J White for the slaying of Henry Virkula during a traffic stop as U S district attorney L Drill said he would defend the patrolman at a July 2 preliminary hearing. Bail set at 5000. Virkula and his wife with two children in the car were on a highway when he was shot.
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International Falls
Minn
Minnesota
Emmet J. White
Henry Virkula
L. Drill
United States
St. Paul
White
Virkula
Gilers
Odon Resident Dies After Illness Last Year
Odon resident dies after lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Mt Zion church. The deceased left four children. He is survived by two sisters and a brother, with additional survivors named as Linton and Mary Hate.
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Mt. Zion
Odon
Mr. Carpenter
Ter
Childroyd
Flossie
Hunt
Osmon Ca Linton
Mary
Road safety warnings issued by Otto G See r
A list of driving cautions urges motorists to avoid risky behavior on roadways. It warns against left turns from wrong lanes, improper signaling, stopping without signals, and driving across rail crossings. It also advises keeping brakes in order, not driving off paved surfaces, and reporting careless operators to the Secretary of State.
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Otto G
Air-Rail Trip Across U S Starts Today
Chicago report says three sky liners completed the first air-rail cross continental run, arriving at 10 25 a m daylight time from Cleveland with 25 passengers aboard a New York train. In Sweetwater Texas Captain Billings piloted Miss Sweetwater a tri motored Ford inaugurating service between New York and West Texas eight passengers aboard St Louis bound.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Universal Aviation Corporation
The
Aviation Corporation
New York Central
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
New York
Boston
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Chicago
Comitinent
Sweetwater
Texas
Billings
Auto mobile sweepstakes crash at Tipton Bowl
Altoona Pa June 15 thousands gather for the 200 mile international speedway classic speedway event at Tipton Bowl as sixteen entrants race for top speeds around 126 mph. Ernest Triplett in Buckeye DeSoto posts 124.3 mph while Speed Gardiner and Ray Keech post strong times in the early heats.
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Altoona
Tipton Bowl
Ernest Triplett
Buckeye Deusenberg
Speed Gardiner
Pittsburgh
Ray Keech
Philadelphia
Farm Bill Passes After Yearlong Battle
Washington reports President Hoover signed a $500 million farm relief act creating a nine member Federal Farm Board to rehabilitate American agriculture. The measure ends the venture provision while providing a revolving fund of $600 million to promote cooperative marketing and balance production with consumption. The board will be appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate and is to be established in about ten days.
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Federal Farm Board
Congress
Hoover
Senate
White House
Fr accident reported after car bogs in loose sand
A brief report describes a car getting stuck in loose sand near a road fri afternoon around 2 30 in the Hag bill area of MeCul. No injuries or further details provided.
Taken by Death at Home Friday
John Honus Wagner 24 a lifelong Washington resident died at 10 45 pm after a weeklong illness from heart and lung disease. Born July 13 1904 he lived here all his life and was a St Simon Catholic church member. Survived by parents William and Julia Wagner and brothers and sisters in Illinois and California. funeral plans incomplete.
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John
Honus) ‘Wagner
Washington
William
Julia
Bramble) Wagner
St. Simon's Catholic Church
Robert
Edward Wagneton
Charles
Che Wagner
Chicago
Jamesabe Bertha Wagner
Ed Keller
Automobile Wrecks Reported Friday Night
Two automobile wrecks were reported to the police last night. Otie Cunning and Raymond were in a collision at Third and South streets. Damage to both vehicles was noted.
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Otie Cunning
Raymond
Extra Hours At Legal Office For Auto Drivers Licenses
For drivers who have not applied for licenses, Buzan and Hastings offices keep extra hours. The office stays open from 8:00 am to 8:15 pm for two days to allow motorists more time to apply. Distributors hope applicants act promptly for their licenses.
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Buzan & Hastings
Congress Eyes Summer Recess After Week of Placed Work
Washington D C June 15 Congress prepared to end pending business early this week and start a six week summer recess. Leaders planned restricted debates to push a Borah tariff resolution and secrecy rule abolition while House salaries for congressional employees await approval. If approved a fall vote on tariff revision is expected. otherwise a three day recess seems likely.
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Washington
D. C
Congress
Senate
House
Lkely
Flag Day Observed At Elks Lodge With Patriotism
A Friday Flag Day service at the Elks lodge drew a good crowd with an apt program. Rev S L Martin gave the evening address and Hugh L Cox, past Exalted Ruler, paid tribute to the flag. Officers led the altar service, music and patriotic songs were featured led by N R Martin.
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Elks Lodge
Former evangelist held after raid in Vincennes case
Vincennes June 15 Rush Moore former Vincennes evangelist surrendered to Sheriff Adolph Kruse yesterday on charges stemming from a raid at his location. Moore faces allegations tied to the incident and is cooperating with investigators.
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Vincennes
Rush Moore
Adolph Kruse
Injured Daughter Prompts Mrs Kessler Appeal
Mrs. J. W. Kessler of 219 Front Street sent a telegram from Bloomington Illinois reporting her daughter, formerly Miss Griesker of Washington, and five year old grandson Tracy Jr. were injured in an automobile accident. The car overturned near Clinton Illinois on the way to Colorado to spend the summer. both are in a Bla hospital.
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J. W. Kessler
Front St
Bloomington
Illinois
Gries ‘Ker
Washington
Clinton
Ilinois
de Colorado
Tracy, Jr
Banker Exposition Ad Seeks Applicants For Safe Demonstrations
A historical want ad from The Banker Exposition advertised募集 applicants to perform a series of demonstrations proving the difficulty of newly developed safes and equipment. The notice carried assurances of reliable results and featured the advertiser’s name prominently.
Missing Sweet Sale Sparks Caffeinated Gossip
A fragment hints at a Toray confectionery giveaway and a room for patrons. The note references a sum of money and a sale event, with unclear details about the participants and location.
Youth Held For Slaying Of Girl
June 15 report states Marguerite White a 20 year old student nurse was shot and killed. The coroner's jury found the girl died of a gunshot wound to the heart but attributed the act to an unknown assailant after a tale of rejected love and a farmer’s story.
Bill Authorizes Building of Bridge
A legislative bill authorizes constructing a bridge and the related land acquisition. The measure empowers officials to acquire necessary parcels for the project, outlining authority and scope while detailing the funding and planning framework. The document notes Vestal as a locality impacted by the bridge development.
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Vestal
Lightning Strikes Odon Farmer. Leaves Him Unconscious
Oll Meek, a well known farmer from six miles northeast of Odon Indiana, was struck and severely injured during a thunderstorm last Friday. He had sought shelter in a barn with his team. one horse died and Meek was found unconscious, his clothes torn and hair scorched, then carried to his home for medical care.
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Odon
Ind
Oll Meek
Mr. Meek
Scotland
D. B. Ogden
Road 50 Paving Delayed by Weather Near Vincennes
Weather disruption halts new paving strip between Wheatland and Vincennes on Road 50. Henry Morgan of the construction division reported yesterday.
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Vincennes
Ind
Jeane
Wheatland
Henry Morgan
Th Construction Division
Manchuria Reports Massive Cigarette Use During Test Year
Population 7,500 008 records a test year with 3,500,000,000 cigarettes smoked. Officials note scale of tobacco consumption in region.
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Manchuria
Dawes Receives Ambassadorship From King George
Dawes former vice president of the United States was welcomed as ambassador to Great Britain in a Windsor audience with King George. Accompanied by Arthur Henderson and Mrs. Dawes, he presented credentials at 11 30 a m at Windsor Castle amid formal proceedings and diplomatic remarks.
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Windsor
England
Charlies G. Dawes
United States
Gist Ghee
King Peeree
Dawes
Arthur Henderson
Ray Atherton
J. B. Monck
Foreign Office
King George
Two Killed When Car Hits Residence In Topeka
In Topeka Kansas on June 15 a car crashed beneath a house being moved on a street with a block and tackle. The impact killed two men Richard Wable and Sheldon Hoge boom and critically injured Harold Broughton Washburn college basketball star.
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Topeka
Kan
Richard, Wable
Sheldon Hogeboom
Harold Broughton
Washburn College
Liner Scrape in Plymouth Harbor
In Plymouth England today a Cunard liner scraped gangway ports in the harbor. There was no other damage to either vessel and both proceeded.
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Plymouth
England
Cunard
Horrall on Vacation Trip Leaves Police Duty Gap
Earl Horrall departs on a week long vacation to Detroit. During his absence Theodore Wallace, former police captain, will be on duty to cover responsibilities.
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Earl Horrall
Detroit
Horrall
Theodore Wallace
Ohio University medical student found dead yesterday
A medical student at Ohio University was found dead yesterday. Police and university officials are investigating the unexplained death as a campus incident with no immediate details available.
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Ora
Iome
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France
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Lira
Secretary of State
Coants
Ganpen City
U. S
Altoone Bowl
Helen Fitzpatrick
Elks
Rev. S. L. Martin
Kessler
Plymouth Harbor
Ohio University
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