28 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1928
Page
1
A large airship crossed from Germany to the United States in a swift, uninterrupted voyage. The craft achieved a record pace, marking the greatest nonstop flight since its maiden journey and signaling a milestone in transatlantic air travel.
Iola Bradford testifies against Hiram Reed claiming a love affair, a planned November wedding, and a dynamite bomb set to kill her. Reed allegedly delayed marriage, then bomb exploded as she lit a stove fire. Crowd packed courtroom as case nears end.
Leupp Indian lands in Coconino county will grow thousands of acres of corn grains and vegetables this summer. A dam in Bird Springs wash and a new ditch near completion will enable irrigation of 4000 acres in the valley, replacing former dry farming. John G Hunter directs the irrigation project and is planning more reservoirs and hogan building to serve the community.
On Wednesday in Flagstaff the Quebe deaux trial continued with H Vic Watson testifying as the defense’s principal witness. He described the Navajo County Live Stock Loan Company and its links to the Bank of Winslow and War Finance Board loans, arguing their assets and solvency while outlining intervening officials and conditions.
Interior Secretary Hubert Work criticized Senator Phipps's Colorado river development bill led by Boulder dam and the lower river works. He would not recommend enactment without major amendments and endorsed the Johnson plan instead. The Irrigation and Reclamation Committee will vote on Phipps and Johnson bills plus Hayden and Pittman amendments.
Officials of the Arizona Blythe Bridge and Highway Association announced a formal dedication of the Arizona Blythe bridge for Saturday March 10. Residents from Arizona and California plan to attend with arrangements by Blythe and Riverside chambers of commerce. Visitors will be entertained and lodging arranged in Blythe Quartzsite Wenden and Bouse areas.
Louise the elephant, part of the first circus to visit Honolulu, died of fever two days out of Honolulu. At San Pedro the freighter Diamond Head used its derrick to hoist her to her final resting place at sea as reported by Captain Cliff Curtis.
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri urged a militant democracy to a packed Phoenix audience using loud speakers after a five minute outdoor encore. He attacked Republican paternal government and concentration of power in Washington while Governor George Hunt attended the Arizona event on the party platform.
Funeral services for Robert Bob Cannefax are undetermined pending word from relatives in the east. The three cushion billiard world champion retired three years ago due to illness and died today in Dreamy Draw, a Phoenix suburb, from meningitis a complication of tuberculosis.
James Bailey, a wealthy mine owner active in Colorado mining for 13 years, was killed today near Boulder when a rock fall struck him as he inspected a property. The incident occurred in Denver with UP reporting.
The Los Angeles arrived at France Field from Lakehurst after a 39 hour nonstop flight of about 2200 miles. Refueling began soon after mooring, with crews aboard and down to greet officers. Navy officials and sailors praised the successful voyage and anticipated a possible Tuesday departure for Cuba.
Postal inspectors say $115000 still missing from the Grand Trunk hold up with $133000 loot. About twenty suspects, including five women, are in custody and $17000 identified from two pouches. Authorities link an attorney and others to the robbery amid raids on Charles Cleaver.
San Francisco reports strong Hoover momentum across California Oregon and Washington with delegations likely bound for the Republican convention in Kansas City. Democratic efforts center on Al Smith gains in California while McAdoo supporters seek an uninstructed delegation. Oregon faces a potential matchup against a New York governor rival.
Utilities groups promise full cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission as it proceeds with a comprehensive inquiry into the electric power industry. Commission Chairman Humphrey said he has been advised of the move and expects no effort to block the investigation.
Mrs. Bernsteins divorce action against her husband Bernstein was filed in San Francisco and alleges that Lillian Coogan used charm to attract him. The complaint seeks temporary alimony of 1000 dollars a month, court costs, 10000 dollars attorney fees, and a heavy bond to protect community property valued at 300000 dollars. The couple married August 11 1917 and separated September 18 1927 with no children.
Tucson police report theft of checks and currency totaling nearly a thousand dollars from the J C Penney store early Sunday. Entry believed before closing hours. night watchman bypassed and office safe robbed.
An area of 153 548 acres of the Prescott National Forest will be transferred for administration to ton to on March 10, Frank Grubb announced. The territory will be placed under the Phoenix supervisors for the convenience of sheep raisers who summer flocks in Bloody Basin and winter them near Phoenix.
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