Lindbergh homecoming crowds flood Washington in grand celebration
A towering welcome for Col Charles Lindbergh unfolds in Washington as a parade, fireworks, and receptions mark the New York to Paris flight hero’s return. He receives the Distinguished Flying Cross at the White House after a Cabinet dinner, with the capital framed by the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial. The town responds with Lindy fashion waves and local jokes about a Lindy cocktail.
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Washington
Col. Lindbergh
Potomac
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Broad River
Virginia Hills
Lindy
First Flight Reports From Kitty Hawk 1908
A 1908 aviation query reaches editors about a Kitty Hawk flight of almost one thousand feet at sixty six feet high. Editors weigh risk of gullibility against missing a historic event, balancing skepticism on heavier-than-air flight with push to publish.
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Salley
Broadway
New York
Kitty Hawk
N. Y
Home Office
North Carolina
Europe
America
Darius Green
Tincel
Courier Delivery Time and Replacement Policy
The notice states papers should arrive at the subscriber’s name before 6 30. If not due to carrier error or other cause, call S108 to arrange a copy. Calls must reach the office by 6 36 p.m. to qualify for a replacement.
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S108
Bere
Iowa Hello Girl Gets Switchboard on Coolidge Line
Des Moines reports Miss Myra Pape, a six year toll operator from Dubuque, has been sent to Rapid City to man a switchboard for the summer White House administration effort. Nearly 40 Des Moines crews in construction and maintenance have been ordered to Rapid City for service.
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White House
Myra Rape
Rapid City
Pape
Dubusue
Lindbergh Appears on Balcony to Warm Washington Crowd
Crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue and the monument grounds hailed Charles A Lindbergh during a parade today. He appeared on a balcony with Coolidge and Mrs Lindbergh to acknowledge the cheers as tens of thousands watched and the luncheon with the president was postponed.
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Washington, D.C
Pennsylvania Avenue
Monument Grounds
Lindbergh
Dupont Circle
White House
Coolidge
Washington Heat Overcomes 77 at Lindy’s Welcome
In Washington D C on June 11 seventy seven people mainly women collapsed from heat during ceremonies at the monument grounds honoring Col Charles Lindbergh. Red Cross operated two first aid stations. Three children went missing. two were soon claimed by parents while the third remained with police.
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Monument
Charles Lindbergh
Red Cross
VFW Opens Seventh Annual Town State Convention in Sioux City
Sioux City ta June 11 With several hundred delegates present the seventh annual encampment of the Town department Veterans of Foreign Wars opened today State commander Tal bert M Dick presided National adjutant Robert B Handy Kansas City Kan addressed the program The annual banquet was scheduled for this evening Closing session Sunday morning will feature choosing the 1928 convention city electing and installing officers and other business
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Talbert M. Dick
Robert B. Handy
Kansas City
Kan
Oskaloosa Plans to Pave 43 Blocks
Oskaloosa Ta June 11 City officials prepared to carry out an ambitious street improvement program adopted at last night’s council meeting. Eight miles of streets are included in the plan with 43 blocks of new paving 38 blocks of resurfacing and 44 blocks of gravel surfacing.
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Oskaloosa
Tinsi
Predicts Quakes on West Coast News Dated June 11
Rome reports Signor Bendandi of Faenza observatory predicted earthquakes on the Pacific coast of North America around June 5. The seismologist cautioned forecasts are educated guesses based on planetary alignments and historic patterns, inviting scrutiny from scientists and authorities.
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Rome
Signor Bendandi
Faenza Observatory
Pacific
North America
Lasche Leads Collins In County Golf Final At Sunnyside
Ralph Lasche defending his county high school golf title led Bill Collins East High champ 2 up after 18 holes of a 38 hole final at Sunnyside. Lasche shot 83 to Collins 85 as rain halted play. remaining 18 holes scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
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Bill Collins
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Sunnyside Ees Lynne
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Denison Debates State Welcome Home Plan
Denison and Des Moines clash over which city should host Iowa’s official Welcome Home event for trans Atlantic flyer Clarence Chamberlin. Denison backs Chamberlin’s return to Denison with Coolidge guest, while awaiting Gov. Hammill’s Washington plans.
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Jume
Tns
Iowa
Denison
Clarence Chamberlin
John Hammill
Washington
Chamberliny
Black Hills
President Coolidge
Chamberlin and Levine Struggle With Passport Rules Abroad
Clarence Chamberlin and Charles A. Levine, hailed for their trans Atlantic flight, face passport and visa hurdles in Europe. Chamberlin says he has no passport and does not want one, while Levine has a passport but no visa yet. They attended a German American Club dinner in Berlin and honored a German WWI ace, with diplomats noting disarmament hopes and the era of peace.
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Clarence Chamberlin
Charles A. Levine
Altho
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Barbara Schurman
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Germany
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von Richtehofen
Flying Circus
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Conger
United States
Brandenburg
Iowa Welcomes Lindbergh with Governor in Crowd
Des Moines reports Gov. John Hammill joins in the Lindbergh welcome in the capital. Iowa officials and business groups sent a telegram greeting the air hero, praising his international honors and achievements.
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Des Moines
Jstate
Lindbergh
John Hammill
Lindy
Personal Property of Late Henry Weis Listed at $873,558
An estate inventory filed by the executors lists personal property valued at 878,558.33 with 432,101.09 in Town municipal bonds. The large probate filing highlights this county estate.
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Henry Weis
Weather Outlook For June 13 To 18 In Several Regions
Washington D C June 11 Weather outlook for June 13 to 18 covers upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys northern and central great plains. Expect rather frequent showers and thunderstorms with temperatures mostly seasonable but cool air beginning in the north portion of the week.
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Mississippi
lJower Missouri
Great Plains
North Par Lions
Tensas flood forecast raises new crest for Mississippi valley
New Orleans La June 11 A slow fall of the flood waters in the Tensas basin along the Atchafalaya river was predicted today by Dr I M Cane meteorologist. He foresees a little rise before the crest strikes the district. Around Morgan City Dr Cline notes a pranuial rise in Anod waters but not of sufficient capacity to alarm.
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Tensas Basin
Atchafalaya River
I.M. Cane
Mississippi Valley
Morgan City
Cline
Probe Claim of New Channel Swim Pans
Investigation today examines Venerslas Sparek claim of swimming the English Channel from Missant to Bovey in 16 hours and 45 minutes. Officials have not confirmed Spacek and Gidea’s communications with Doctor Riba of the Czecho-Slovak Ministry of Health, who was in Calais at the time.
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English
Missant
Bovey
Catecho-Stlovak Sege- Gon
Spacek
Gidea Young
Riba
Ministry of Health
Hold Iowan for Illinois Holdups
Eben Reaton, 23, Des Moines, Iowa, jailed in Springfield charged with four holdups. An armed confectionery store owner identified him as the May 22 robber who took $128. Two grocers have warrants sworn against Reaton.
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Tih
Eben Reaton
Des Moines
AL M
Reaton
Iowa City Orders Muzzles on Dogs
Authorities today ordered all dogs muzzled after a rabies infected animal attacked Miss Agneta Christenson who is now undergoing Pasteur treatment. A separate farmers picnic was held at Ames State College campus with Greene county delegates visiting the extension department.
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Dune TE
Agneta Christenson
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Pasteur
AMMS
Ames
ILPI
Iings
Greene County
Tawa State College
Lindy Gets 52000 Greetings by Wire to Lindbergh
Ten messenger boys delivered telegraphic greetings to the White House for Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. About 2000 messages were loaded with one 52 foot long card bearing 7000 signatures from Minnesota well wishers.
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Washington, D. C
INS
White House
Charles A. Lindbergh
Minneapolis
Minnesqta
Flior
Lindbergh Offered $100,000 Year for Aviation Promotion
Charles Lindbergh was offered a salary of 100000 a year to lead all flying activities for the American Society for the Promotion of Aviation. The group, led by Thongs A Hills, was formed four years ago to boost U S aviation and plans landing fields in cities lacking such facilities, officials said.
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Dune
Cnl
Charles Lindhbergh
American Society For the Promotion of Aviation
Thongs A. Hills
United States
N Y Police Battle Anti English Riot
New York police were called out to quell a demonstration in Whitehall Street before the British consulate. About 350 men and women protested England's policy in China, and disorder escalated prompting a rapid police response.
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Dune
Whitehall Street
Consalate
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China
De Pinedo Starts Lisbon Flight From Ponta Delgada
Italian aviator Francesco de Pinedo leaves Ponta Delgada at 5:12 AM bound for Lisbon as part of his four continent solo flight route covering Africa South America North America and Europe. Babe Ruth hits his 19th and 20th home runs of the season for the Yankees against the Indians in New York.
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Capital Goes Wild as Lindbergh Parade Begins
Washington June 1 1927 President Coolidge welcomed Charles A Lindbergh home amid a triumphant parade down Pennsylvania Avenue Marine honors and a distinguished flying cross framed the reception. Crowds surged the line halted the car and Lindbergh in civilian dress waved to admirers.
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Cheries A. Lindbergh
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Atlantic
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Lindy
Lindbergh
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12 Hours Today with Lindbergh in Washington
Washington June 11. Lindbergh day schedule includes arrival of the U S S Memphis, meeting with Mrs Lindbergh, parade past the capitol, greeting President Coolidge, decoration with the distinguished flying cross, fireworks, White House visit, cabinet dinner, and receptions at the Minnesota State Society and National Press Club before returning to the White House for the night.
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VPI
Washington
Col. Lindbergh
U.S. S. Memphis
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National Press Club
Interview with Frank Miles at East High address
Frank Miles editor of the Iowa Legionnaire delivered the commencement address at East High last night. He said life is tough and headed to Des Moines then Miami to invite Lions international conventions to meet in the capital next year. The trip is described as sponsored by the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce with a 12 minute speech planned.
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East High
Des Moines
Miami
Fla
Lions
Mrs Chamberlin to Leave Tomorrow Night for London
Mrs Chamberlin mother of trans Atlantic flier Clarence Chamberlin plans to sail from New York to London tomorrow night to meet her son and visit with her sister Mrs George Pillotelle and old friends from her girlhood home. She has sent a congratulatory telegram to Charles Lindbergh and awaits word from Clarence about his plans.
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Iowa
New York
London
Clarinda bids Lindbergh welcome with $5000 offer
Business men in Clarinda, Iowa contributed $5,000 to invite Charles Lindbergh, famed aviator, to appear in the city before July 15 after sending a telegram offering him any date. A similar message went to President Ryan of Ryan Aircraft Co to arrange Lindberghs appearance with his trans oceanic planes.
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Clarinda
Charles Lindbergh
Lindbergh
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