Nobile and companions peril amid Arctic ice drift
General Umberto Nobile and his Italia expedition crew face storm, hunger, and open water as ice floes drift eastward toward warmer seas. Nobile reports injuries but says the seven Italia crew members are missing yet believed to have survived with food for fifty days. The red tent and radio message urge urgent rescue efforts and air support.
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United Press
Transcontinental Wire
Bay
Spitzbergen
Umberto Nobile
Italia
Citta di Milano
Nobile
Diamonds Worth 14645 Lost, Reported in Los Angeles
Mrs Eloise Cronewell reported the loss of diamonds valued at 14645 to police in Los Angeles on June 15. The incident was filed with local authorities as a missing or stolen jewelry report seeking investigation and recovery.
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Los Angeles
Eloise Cronewell
Blackmer Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
Denver millionaire Henry M. Blackmer named defendant in six indictments charging perjury and income tax evasion linked to the Teapot Dome controversy. Bond set at 150000 total. extradition proceedings to Washington to pursue case while he remains in France.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Henry M. ,Blackmer
Teapot Dome
Blackmer
U. S
George Stephan
France
Washington
Chinese Minister Loses Diplomatic Status in America
Washington reports Dr. Sao-Ke Alfred Sze loses his diplomatic status after shifting from American minister to the new nationalist government in China. He has no official ties until the regime is recognized by the United States. The Peking government has been non-existent since November 1924.
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United Press
Washington
Sao-Ke
Alfred Sze
Peking
China
Sze
United States
Smith backed by delegates as convention closes
United Press reports from Kansas City indicate Alfred E. Smith nears a Democratic nomination with about 655 first ballot votes and 548 instructed delegates while Republicans discuss Smith as a near certainty. Prohibition plank adopted as camps claim momentum and hopes amid remaining delegates.
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Kansas City
Lowden
Smith
United Press
Woolen
Indiana
Ritchie
Maryland
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Pomerene
Ohio
Ritchies
Hitchcocks
Hoover
Reichstag Adjourns Pending Cabinet Formation
The Reichstag adjourned in Berlin on June 15 awaiting Hermann Mueller, socialist party leader, to form a cabinet.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Hermann Mueller
Socialist Party
Hoover campaign hinges on radio voice and reach
Washington reports that Herbert C. Hoover plans to use radio as his chief campaign weapon. A concise, steady broadcasting voice will balance his aloof style and reach millions, reducing reliance on in-person campaigning and barnstorming.
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Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
Mike
Hoover
Hoover Pleased With Selection Of Sen Curtis
President Hoover expresses great pleasure at the nomination of Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas as his running mate on the Republican ticket. He sends a congratulatory message and thanks President Coolidge for his earlier telegram, praising Curtis's public service and duty.
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Karles. Curtis
Kansas
Herbert Hoover
Ca’ Kaw
Washington
Charles Curtis
President Coolidge
Hoover
Federal move to padlock three Phoenix hotels
Phoenix officials report federal action to padlock three downtown hotels as alleged dens of iniquity. United States Attorney’s office filed complaints in district court citing violations of the national prohibition act based on investigations by federal prohibition agents.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Guy Axline
United States District Attorney
District Court
Axline
Two American women plan Atlantic flight despite weather
Miss Amelia Habart and Miss Mabel Bell seek to be first women to cross the Atlantic. Bell’s party in the Columbia aimed for immediate departure, while Habart’s Fokker Friendship waited at Trepassey Bay. Weather remained unfavorable with no relief expected for 36 hours.
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United Press
ST. Johns
N. F
Amelia Habart
Mabel Bell
Atlantic Ocean
Miss Bell
Columbia
Harbor Grace
Har- Wiart
England
Lady Bennett
Newfoundland Hotel
Father and Son Die After Woodland Duel Near Missouri
In Hayer Missouri a 47 year old farmer James Perkins and his 24 year old son Frank died after a pistol duel in a woods twelve miles west of town. They quarrelled returning from a country dance and shot each other. the son died later in hospital. The farmer who found them asked about the quarrel and the son replied It was nobody's business except dad and I.
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United Press
Hayer
Here
James Perkins
Frank
Will Study Effect Of Distance Flying
Leon M. Pisculli of New York joins the crew of the airplane Roma. Capt. Cesare Sabelli plans a flight to Rome to study the effect of distance flying on the aviators.
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United Press
Curtiss Field
L. L
Leon M. Pisculli
New York
Roma
Cesare Sabelli
Rome
Pisculli
Hoover Cur tis chosen Republican ticket for 1928
Kansas City dispatch reports Herbert Hoover of California named president and Charles Curtis of Kansas chosen as vice president after a party convention. Hoover pledged a new era with moral leadership and national responsibilities beyond economics.
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United Press Transcontinental Wire
Kansas City
Fane
Land of
Republican Party
Rail Brotherhood Creates Fund for Insurance Claims
The Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen approved a $12 million beneficiary reserve fund to ensure payment of life insurance claims at age 70 for members. spokesman John F. McNamee said 796 of 105,000 members reached 70 in the decade to 1927, with payments totaling $1,113,750. Members receive policies from $500 to $4500 at age 70.
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United Press
San Francisco
Brotherhood of Firemen
John F. McNamee
McNamee
President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge Arrive at Island Lodge Wisconsin
President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge settle into a woodland vacation at Island Lodge on the Brule River. The first lady journeys separately to Winneboujou four miles away while the president rests then poses for photographers with Terrible Tim the dog. Local host Mrs Lambert greets Mrs Coolidge as they tour the secluded grounds and trout pools.
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United Press
Island Lodge
Wis
Sune
Coglidge
Washington
Avere
Brule
Superior
Tim
E. M. Lambert
Henry’ Clay Pierce
Coolidge Fishes on Brule River in Wisconsin Visit
President Coolidge arrived at Cedar Island Lodge on the Brule River and began fishing for rainbow trout soon after, assisted by his personal staff while the first lady rested from the journey from Washington. The scene marks him as the first fisherman of the nation during the visit.
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Cedar Island Lodge
Wis
White House
Brule River
President Coolidge
Wisconsin
Washington
Coolidge
Seattle women fined for undeclared apparel at New York port
Mrs. Harriet A. Rhodes and Mrs. C. E. Paten of Seattle were fined 10100 for failing to declare wearing apparel worth thousands upon arrival aboard the Homeric at New York entry port on June 15.
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New York
Harriet A. Rhodes
C. E. Paten
Seattle
Wash
Political party caucuses weigh governor hope in Kansas
The Kansas Republication column notes intraparty tension as caucuses close in on a candidate. Curtis gains notes of support while rival governors and orators face a muted result after a long campaign.
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United Press
Kansas
Curtis
Rive
Bishops Resist Commons Move On Prayer Book
London report says bishops defy the house of commons by pushing the convocation to subscribe to a new edition of the Book of Common Prayer. A strong faction seeks synodical control, potentially creating a church law binding on members with no state appeal.
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United Press
Whey
London
House of Commons
Common
Commons
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