Mechanic earns credit in aviation feat amid praise
In a discussion of a record-breaking long distance flight the mechanic Oscar Grubb is credited with essential, dangerous work keeping the craft aloft. He adjusted fuel lines and repaired engines midair, enduring gasoline fumes and exhausting conditions as Captain Hawks led the crossing of the continent. The article also notes Baron Gunther von Huenefeld’s support for the Bremen flight and the broader context of aviation history.
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Oscar Grubb
Capt
Hawks
New York
Gunther von Huenefeld
Berlin
Bremen
Atlantic
Greenley Isle
Coolidge records high appointments to Senate but many rejected
Washington report notes Calvin Coolidge sent 42,121 nominations to the Senate from 1923 to 1926, a record under five and a half years, with progress from cabinet to postmaster nominations. Rejections included Charles Warren for attorney general and Wallace McCamant for a federal judgeship, among others, while postmaster and other nominations were withdrawn or blocked.
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Frederic William Wise
Washington
D. C
Calvin Coolidge
Senate
Coolidge
White House
Capitol Snl
Charles Beecher Warren
Michigan
Wallace McCamant
Oregon
United States
Chicago
Massachusetts
Vce
Harding
Hirai Johnson
California
McCamant
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cyrus 5
Walter J. Cohen
New Orleans
Silas H. Strawn
Chicago Corporation
Strawn
Edwin P. Thayer
President Coolidge
Ely
Iin
Army Navy Marine
Town Brace for New Cold Wave and Snow
Des Moines reports a five day thaw ending with a fresh cold snap. Temperatures are forecast from 10 below in the north to zero above in the south tonight with more snow expected. The eastern part of the state should see the worst by Thursday with mostly fair but colder conditions in extreme east.
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Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Jensen Flies on Cold Mark Trial at Roosevelt Field
Martin Jensen of Los Angeles took The Green Pas h aloft at 9 04 05 am to attempt a new solo endurance record of 40 hours. He aims to hover over Long Island and nearby cities while carrying 375 gallons of gasoline, despite overcast skies and snow flurries.
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Roosevelt Field
Martin Jensen
Los Angeles
Royal Thomas
Jensen
Long Island
New York City
Starving crowds seize relief stations in Kishiney Bessarabia
Starving crowds of men women and children attacked emergency food relief stations in Kishiney today smashing windows wrecking furniture and taking remaining food to ease hunger. Government relief commit tee promised more supplies as Bessarabia confronts famine from crop failure and food trains delayed by heavy snow between Bessarabia and Bucharest.
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Kishiney
Bessarabia
Bucharest
State Treasurer of Ohio Forced to Quit
Columbus O Feb 6 The resignation of State Treasurer Bert B Buckley demanded by Governor Cooper after the treasurer was convicted of attempted bribery was accepted today The state auditor took over the office pending appointment of Buckleys successor Buckley resigned under pressure from Governor Cooper and other administration leaders as a committee of state representatives started impeachment proceedings
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Columbus
Bert B. Buckley
Cooper
Buckley
Grocery Fire at Red Bull Grocery Damages Town Apartment
Fire of unknown origin in Town City Ta damaged a Red Bull grocery about February warding off flames that endangered an apartment house housing 300 residents. Estimated damage placed at $5000 as crews fought the blaze.
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Town City
Speculation on Henry Stimson as Hoover's Secretary of State
Washington rumors fixate on Henry L. Stimson leaving the Philippines to take a new post, possibly secretary of state, with Hoover to announce the role. Stimson, a former War Secretary and Philippines governor general, would join Dwight Morrow and others in the cabinet speculation as February unfolds.
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Stimson
Henry L. Stimson
Philippines
United States
Hoover
Three Hundred Fifth Field Artillery
France
New Yorker
New York
Taft
Manila
Leonard Wood
Washington, D. C
Washington
Goveror
Nicaragua
Goolidge
Adolpha Ding
Juan Sacasa
Three Hundred Afth Field Artillery
Dwight W. Morrow
Mexico
Measuring Hopper Patent Granted to Robert Miller
Washington February report states Robert W. Muller of Waterloo was granted a patent for a measuring hopper. Miller, an estimator for John G. Miller Construction, could not be located. company officials had no information on the device.
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Robert Miller
Courier
Washington, D. C
Robert W. Muller
Waterloo
Speaking Contests to Start Shortly
Elimination contests to determine the state extemporaneous speaking champion for 1929 will be started under the Iowa Extemporaneous league directed by the University of Iowa. School contests occur before March 31 with district advancement and four district tournaments planned. District contests will be April 12 or 13.
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Towa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Rented Bungalow Ad Seeks Tenants On Baltimore Street
J. Gibson lists a bungalow for rent at 09 Baltimore St with five rooms and bath for first class difalaow. Inquiries at 905 Baltimore, phone 376-W. Over 20 calls received. ads offer vacant-house listings for broad visibility through The Courier Classified.
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J. ©. Gibson
Baltimore St
di Falaow
Baltimore
Ile
TE Youl
Iowa seeks stronger blue sky law to curb stock sales
Des Moines reports lawmakers will push a bill to replace Iowa's blue sky law with a uniform state law backed by the American Bar Association. Sponsors claim the measure will nearly end worthless stock sales in Iowa, joining models used in Minnesota and other states. The bill gives the secretary of state new powers. a committee action is expected in the legislature.
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Des Moines
House
Senate
Iowa
American Bar Association
Minnesota
South Dakota
Indiana
Kentucky
Utah
Virginia
Ohio
Secretary of ‘State
Ed M. Smith
S. Louis Ostrem
Secretary of State
Tred OC. Lovrien
Humboldt County
Frank C. Byers
Linn County
Francis Johnson
Dickinson County
Tve
Death Verdict Upheld for Obregon Assassination Suspect
Mexico City February 6 By unanimous vote the supreme court refused to overrule the death verdict against Jose de Leon Toral self confessed assassin of President elect Alvaro Obregon Torals last hope is an appeal to President Portes Gil for clemency If no intervention comes he likely faces execution by firing squad at dawn tomorrow
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Mexico City
Supreme Court
Jose de Leon Toral
Alvaro, Obregon
Marengo to get air field plan halted in town controversy
Marengo Indiana on February 6 reports an end to the dispute over moving an air field from Town City to Marengo. Officials announced no intermediate fields will be built here, signaling a resolution to the contention. The news comes as Chicago Rock Island and Pacific directors raised the annual dividend to 7 dollars per share via a quarterly 1.75 dollar payout. Senate committee approved a treaty granting some autonomy to China, prompting tariff discussions.
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Marengo, In
New York
Chicago, Rock Island &Pacific Railway
Washington Society Faces Hostess Rank Mystery
In Washington DC on February 6, Mrs. George H. Moses became president of the senate Indies luncheon club amid a dispute over ranking for Charles Curtis’s sister Mrs. Edward B. Gann as official hostess. The issue centers on whether she may be seated as hostess or must defer to the president’s wife, with officials and etiquette authorities unable to resolve the matter.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Indies
George H. Moses
Washington
Senate
Charles Curtis
Edward 2. Gann
Capital Society
Warning in Blood Warns Boys on Liquor Curse
Jeft by Lyle F. Baker, a 2B station agent, died by suicide after writing his own blood warning against liquor at the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line ticket office. His notes urged youth to avoid alcohol, with a second note stating the power to lie, revealed at the inquest. Baker had abstained seven months but began drinking last week, became remorseful, then shot himself.
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Hawkeyr
Rink
Lyle F. Baker
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Baker
Iquor
Lindbergh Seeks Daily Mail Flight To Canal Zone
Col Charles A Lindbergh begins the final lap of a three day central American mail flight from Miami to Cristobal with a stop at Punta Arenas Costa Rica. Officials expect daily Miami Canal Zone mail service to start within a year as Lindbergh emphasizes commercial use.
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Punta Arenas
Canal Zone
Navid
Panama
INS
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Cristobal
Miami
Fla
Pan-American Air Ways, Inc
Col. Lindbergh
Puenta Arenas
Crisighal
Amphibian
Costa Rica
Florida
David
Sanita
Tretens Dous
Jim
Lindbergh
Abus
Shidbergh
Menagus
Nicaragua
J.P
Charles A. Lindbérgh
O. Z
Skorsky
United Tes
Belize
British Honduras
Tela
Honduras
Th.e
Charles C. Euerhardt
Logan Feland
U. S. Marine Corps
David #. Sellars
Managua
Rliers
Eberhardt
Sikorsky
Pan-American Airways Company
Tegucigalpa
Gol
Air Dati
Amerie
Ace Corded Lindbergh
United Press
Pan- American Airways Company
Trotzky Till In Moscow Report From Underground Sources
Berlin reports rising underground chatter on Leon Trotzky amid Moscow censorship. Telegraph Union says Trotzky arrived in Moscow in a guarded railway car and is living in a city neighborhood awaiting exile destination decision.
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Berlin
INS
Moscow
Leon Trotzeky
Trotzky
Europe
Telegraph Union
Kovno
Tratzky
Hoover Seeks Tarpon Catch Before Leaving Florida
President-elect Hoover aims to reel in a tarpon during Florida stay ending this month. He plans a three to four day west coast trip, starting from Fort Myers for Edison’s birthday lunch, then possibly to tarpon grounds and a Biscayne Bay fishing session this week.
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Minami Beach
Fla
Hoover
Florida
Washington
Fort Myers
Thomas A. Edison
Okeechobee District
Biscayne Bay
Plan Pagoage If Relief In 10 Days
Washington February 6 Leaders of the house have determined upon a program to pass a Hoover farm relief all within 10 days after a special session called probably April 1. The plan also provides for a tariff readjustment bill by May 1 and adjournment when the senate finishes. The session would focus only on farm relief and tariff readjustment, largely by limiting house committee organization. Rep. John Q Tilson of Connecticut is sponsoring the proposals.
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Washington, D. C
INS
lLeaders
House
Congress
Senate
John Q. Tilson
Connecticut
Republican Coor
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Howard Carist
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Murlel Bilt
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Marengo
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John P. Travers
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