Bennett race balloons land as several descent reported
Detroit July 2 reports show seven of twelve Gordon Bennett entries and a pilot balloon have landed after a southward course from Saturday. Balloons down include Detroit near Cass Virginia and Brandenberg near Davis West Virginia. others landed near Fairmont and Roanoke with distances from 270 to 390 miles. A French Blanchard balloon was seen over Monterey Virginia.
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Expeditions Seek Africa's Cradle of Civilization
Three expeditions converge in Africa to search for the cradle of civilization, a mystery linked to explorers such as Trader Horn and the continent's ancient sites.
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Welcoming New York Honors Polar Flyers Wilkins and Eielson
Sir George Wilkins and Lieut. Ben Eielson arrived in New York after a Alaska to Spitsbergen flight. The explorers were greeted by the mayor's committee and escorted to City Hall, continuing a city welcome tradition. They plan Antarctic meteorological work and a coastal base site.
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President-elect to confer with American leader on policy
The article notes that he may travel to the United States before taking office and would confer with the American president elect on policies for the new administration and on relations between the two republics.
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Mexican factions clash near Queretaro leave many dead
Dispatches from Queretaro report 26 insurgents, one army officer, and two soldiers killed in a five hour battle at La Griega near Queretaro. Seven soldiers were wounded.
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Last Apple Spray Should Start By Thursday
Entomologist W. Hough urges orchards with fruit to begin a final spray on or before July 5 to curb pests. Spraying should finish by July 14 to avoid residue at harvest, with June moisture lengthening leaf roller and codling moth activity into mid July. Summer varieties should not be sprayed and a 100 gallon mix uses three pounds lead arsenate and Bordeaux mixture 4 8-100.
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Thaw Gift to Grandson Ordered Returned by Court
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld a district ruling and ordered return of a $600000 gift from Mrs Mary Copley Thaw to her grandson Lawrence Copeley Thaw. The grandson faced charges of undue influence and used the money to start a brokerage in New York. He had received nearly $500000 from his father’s estate and earned $42000 annually at the time, aged 26.
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Prices Readt As Call Money Jumps To Ten Per Cent
New York July 2 stock prices turned reactionary as call money rose to 10 percent for the first time since 1920. Traders faced a severe test absorbing liquidation after the rate spike amid bear selling and weakening technicals. Floor traders reported liquidity strain and a lack of fresh buying interest at the market’s peak.
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New York
Profit Tilt Mousses Holiday Trading Session
Shares traded lightly with a holiday inclined profit tilt as closing prices showed weakness. Total daily volume neared 1.6 million shares in an otherwise quiet session.
Death of Mrs Maude Baugher Conrad
Mrs Maude Baugher Conrad, 49, wife of Harrisonburg businessman and councilman Charles C Conrad, died yesterday after months of illness at her home. Survived by husband, two sons and five brothers. She was a Presbyterian. funeral set for 4 p.m. tomorrow conducted by Rev B F Wilson. Mrs Ernest S Ely and Miss Mollie Wood left for Philadelphia and Cape May.
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Work ready to quit post as interior head
Superior Wis July 2 Secretary Work of the Interior department arrived for a brief consultation with President Coolidge. He said he had resignation in his pocket and would deliver it to Coolidge, then planned to return to Washington. He declined further comment before meeting the president.
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Obregon May Confer With New U S President
Mexico City July 2 General Alvaro Obregon president elect may hold a conference with the president elect of the United States. Obregon who ran unopposed in yesterday's election will be inaugurated December 1 for a six year term and is expected to tour Mexico.
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