Arrests Sought In New York Communist Camp Flag Clash
Warrants for treason were sought for two women leaders of a Communist camp housing about 100 children after they refused to accept the American flag. clashes erupted when Ku Klux Klan and American Legion members attempted to raise the flag, tearing down the Soviet emblem and detaining several people before state police.
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Elmira
U.S
United States
Ku Klux Klan
American Legion
Fiery Cross
Klan
Patriotic Society
Vanetten
Mabel Husa
Aliene Holmes
New York City
Justice Westbrook
Paul M. Winter
WHAP
Russia
Cavalry Clash Reported Near Peshawar
A cavalry engagement occurred at Hazara Kana near Peshawar with six cavalry casualties. Afridi tribesmen were in the field hidden by tall crops and the railway line toward Peshawar was reported cut.
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Poona
India
U.P
Hazara Kana
Peshawar
Bombing of three Kentucky mines reported in Evansville
Three non union mines near Providence Kentucky were bombed from an airplane early today. Dynamite bundles hung at the Diamond Mine Luton workings and the Rutman Mine. No injuries were reported though crews were at work.
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Evansville
Ind
U.2
Providence
Luton
Rutman
Fifty Americans Arrive in Moscow for Week-Long Visit
A group of fifty Americans arrives in Moscow led by Senator Burton K. Wheeler and includes Alben W. Barkley and Bronson W. Cutting among others for a week long visit. The delegation travels from the United States to engage in meetings and cultural exchanges.
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Moscow
Russia
U.P
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Bronson W. Cutting
New Mexico
Francio Thayer
Charles Taft
Sherwood Eddy
Six Hurt as Gas Tank Explodes on Cabin Cruiser
Six persons were injured today at a Miami dock when a gasoline tank in a 40 foot cabin cruiser exploded. Three injuries are listed as serious. The blast occurred at the dockside and authorities are investigating the cause.
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Miami
Fla
U.P
Former Hiram College President Bates Near Death After Stroke
Dr. Miner Lee Bates, former president of Hiram College, was near death after a stroke while driving near Solon to visit friends. Local doctors rushed him to a hospital following the incident on August 11.
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Supfers
Cleveland
Miner Lee Bates
Hiram College
Solen
Hold Youths and Brother of Aged Recluse as Suspects in Slaying
In Marietta Ohio two 21 year old youths William Stewart and Dillon Hall and Henry Conrath, 70, brother of the slain recluse John Conrath, are held as suspects in the murder of John Conrath. Authorities say the victim was killed Friday night and $18 000 in cash and government securities taken. Henry Conrath told police robbers entered at 10 pm and killed him, four hours before he reported the crime.
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Marietta
U.R
John Conrath
Cat's Creek Hill
William’ Stewart
Dillon Hall
Rainbow
Conrath
Henry Conrath
Henry
Big business pledges to keep wages after Wall Street crash
In the White House meeting with the President, industry leaders declared they would not reduce wages despite the Wall Street smash. They argued that high wages are the real foundation of prosperity.
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BIG Business
White House
Wall Street
Labor bureau notes wage reductions across industries
New York's labor bureau reports sixty industries or big concerns that have reduced wages since May. Lack of employment has made this easy. The cost of living is reduced and it seems reasonable to some employers not to let a man earn more than it costs him to live. Superfluity might spoil him.
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New York
Labor Bureau
British Afghan War Friction Highlights Defense Role
A discussion contrasts ground and air forces in national defense through the British conflict with Afridi tribesmen in Afghanistan, noting implications for government strategy and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afridis
Afghanistan
Fifty British airplanes deter 10000 Afridis at Peshawar
In a historic shift the British used fifty airplanes carrying two crew each to confront 10000 Afridis at Peshawar. Bombs and machine guns aboard the aircraft discouraged the attack, replacing long desert journeys by foot for colonial troops.
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Peshawar
Gordon
If They Choose to Use Real Poison Gas
The speaker argues that using real poison gas would deter opponents but cost Britain only a few lives, unlike past casualties in large-scale battles, suggesting a grimly pragmatic view of chemical warfare’s impact.
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Britain
Admiral Pratt urges world to adopt international laws
Admiral Pratt, commander in chief of the U S Navy, addresses the Institute of Politics in Williamstown Massachusetts urging adoption of universal international laws as a safeguard for global order.
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Pratt
United States Navy
Institute of Politics
Williamstown
Mass
Requisition Issued for Return of School-Burner Raber
Governor Cooper issued requisition papers to bring Arthur Raber back from White Plains New York where he is held on charges of setting fire to a Cadiz Ohio schoolhouse on January 20 1930. An affidavit by Charles Stewart alleging Raber as the culprit accompanies the complaint. Prosecutor John Worley Cadiz says he has another sworn statement from a second alleged accomplice.
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Columbus
U.P
Cooper
Arthur Raber
White Plains
N. Y
Cadiz
Charles Stewart
Raber
John Worley
Communications Cut Across Lahore Area
Communications are cut south and east of Peshawar as the government at Simla relies on air force wireless for information.
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Lahore
India
U.P
Peshawar
Simla
Air Force
Ohio River and Western seeks abandonment of line
The Ohio River and Western Railway Company petitioned the Public Utilities Commission for authority to abandon its entire line from Bellaire to Woodsfield along the Ohio River corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio River and Western Railway Company
Public Utilities Commission Today
Bellaire
Woodsfield
Murray poised to win Oklahoma governor bid in heat of primary
Oklahoma City dispatch reports Bill Murray, nicknamed Alfalfa Bill and Wild Bill of Bolivia, leading Frank Buttram in the Democratic gubernatorial race as voters in the hot August primary near Tishomingo decide the nomination. Impeachment threats loom as Murray campaigns on tax reform and a strong middle class platform. Gore leads Wrightsman for the Democratic senate nomination with a narrow vote edge.
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Oklahoma City
Aug. I
U.P
Bill Murray
Murray
Oklahoma
Tishomingo
Bill
Congress
Bolivia
Frank Buttram
Buttram
Carl Magee
The
Oklahoma News
Napoleon
Elba
Jack Walton
Henry Johnston
Daily Oklahoman
Thomas P. Gore
C. J. Wrightsman
Gore
Wrightsman
Balcony Collapse Hits Bargain Crowd at Memphis Store
A balcony at Rhodes Jennings Furniture Store collapsed under 150 bargain hunters in Memphis injuring at least twelve. Fire, police and ambulances responded as chaos ensued and victims received first aid then hospital care. The sale offered 32 pieces of dishware for $1 and opened at 9 am. Investigation into the cause was launched by the fire department and safety commissioner.
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Memphis
Tenn
U.P
Rhodes-Jennings Furniture
Atom
Fred Aeschliman
Employe
Fire Department
Cum Davis
Public Safety
Bandits killed and three trapped after raid near Brazil
Four men looted the Rawley Filling Station five miles east of Brazil Indiana when vigilantes trapped them. Roy Long, driver, was killed. three companions surrendered after a short shootout. All are identified as Terre Haute youths. Floyd Frye was wounded.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Roy Long
Charles F. Long
Long
Taiting Station
Brazil
Floyd Frye
Rawley
State Highway Bids Sought on 15 Projects
State Highway Director Robert N. Ward requested bids on 15 highway projects estimated at $1,514,1228. Bids will be opened August 26. Among large projects are nearly two miles of the Ohio River Road in Jefferson County and the Jackson Ironton road in Lawrence County, totaling 4.139 miles with material types and costs outlined.
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Columbus
U.P
Robert N. Ward
Ohio River Road
Jefferson County
Jackson-Ironton Road
Lawrence County
Woman Objects In Kentucky Congressional Primary
Mrs. John D. Allen, defeated for the Seventh District Republican nomination, telegraphed President Hoover alleging open campaign management by four Republican postmasters in four counties. She demanded an immediate investigation, claiming violations of state election laws and ongoing disobedience by federal employees.
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Lexington
U.R
John D. Allen
Congress
Hoover
Allen
Plane crash leaves man without leg in East Liverpool
Glen Roberts, 23, lost his left leg when an airplane piloted by Earl L. Lawrence crashed after being swept by a strong wind. The craft struck two cars and wounded Roberts Lawrence and Don McIntyre Wellsville. Lawrence and Wellsville occupant escaped with minor injuries. The plane was wrecked.
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East Liverpool
U.P
Glen Roberts
Earl L. Lawrence
East
Liverpool
Roberts
Lawrence
Don McIntyre
Wellsville
Belle Valley Board Files Protest Against Power Rate Increase
Belle Valley Noble County board of education filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission protesting any rate increase by the Suburban Power Company. The action was announced on August 11.
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Columbus
Board of Education
Belle Valley
Noble County
The
Public Utilities Commission
Suburban Power Company
Flash Primary Returns Tuesday at Messenger
After the Athens County primary polls close at 6 30 PM results will be flashed on a large screen in front of The Athens Messenger. Five officials will report precinct and cumulative totals while access to the board office is limited to election staff and authorized reporters.
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Athens County
Athens County Board of Elections
Athens Messenger
Election Board
David Johnnn
Messenger
the Messenger
Five Dead in Mountain Cottage Fire Near Knoxville
A summer cottage in the mountains near Johnson City burned early today likely killing five people and injuring two others. The dead were Ira Witt Mrs. Hugh Witt Hugh Lee Witt Jr and Martie Witt all of Knoxville and Paul Reeder of Elizabeth. Hugh Lee Witt and a son Charles were burned while attempting to rescue others trapped in the four room cabin at Coxs Lake. A small woods fire is believed to have started the blaze and cut off escape.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Here
Ira Witt
Hugh Witt
Hugh Lee Witt
Martie Witt
Knoxville
Paul Reeder
Elizabeth
Charles
Cox's Lake
R-100 to Return Trip if Weather Permits
The British dirigible R-100 will begin its return journey to the British Isles on Friday if weather stays favorable. Officials said in a message to RCA’s Buffalo marine station that the airship is cruising via Ottawa Toronto Hamilton and other Canadian cities and will return to Montreal tonight.
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Buffalo
N. Y
U.P
British Isles
Dirigible
Radio Corporation of America
Ottawa
Toronto
Hamilton
Montreal
Walker subpoenaed as witness in NYC magistrate case
Mayor James J. Walker was subpoenaed to appear before the Grand Jury as a witness in District Attorney Grain's probe into charges that the 1927 appointment of George K. Ewald as City Magistrate was purchased.
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Walker
New York
U.R
James J. Walker
Grain
George K. Ewald
Canton Cow Ordered To Stop Mooing Within City
In Canton on August 11, Mr. and Mrs. B Lucas owners of a cow were ordered by city officials to prohibit the animal from mooing or disturbing the peace. The cow quartered at the fairgrounds remained within city limits and no workable enforcement plan exists. The cow was still mooing last night.
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Canton
Three killed as plane crashes into gas tank
Chicago August 11 Major Reed Landis leads inquiry into the strongest airplane crash of the year. A 20 year old pilot Orville Buchy and two female passengers Mary Laws 25 and Hugenia Laws 22 died when storm forced a dive and the plane struck a storage tank. Aviation officials say even a skilled crew could not avoid the catastrophe.
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Chicago
Reed Landis
Major Sandia
Mary Laws
Hugenia
Orville Buchy
Suchy
Musician Sigmund Culp Dies Near Traverse City
Sigmund Culp assistant concert master of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra died of heart disease while driving near Traverse City Michigan. His car ran off the road and struck a tree. Culp taught at the National High School Orchestra Camp nearby. His companion Frank Lamm of Detroit escaped unharmed.
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Traverse City
Mich
U.P
Sigmund Culp
Cinccinnati Symphony Orchestra
Cincinnati
Culp
W National High School Orchestra
Here
Ulp
Frank Lamm
Detroit
Primary Campaigns End Quietly As Elections Hold Interest
Columbus Aug 11 Candidates closed campaigns for tomorrow's statewide primary with routine victory claims and last minute appeals. Most Republican races were unopposed while Democratic contests drew attention, especially the senatorial race with five candidates including Buckley Durbin Truax McSweeney Myers. Republican nominees include Cooper for governor Brown for lieutenant governor Bettman for attorney general and Kinkade Robinson for the state supreme court.
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Columbus
U. R
Toomorrow
Robert J. Buckley
Cleveland
W. W. Durbin
Kenton
Charles V. Truax
Bucyrus
John McSweeney
Wooster
George 8. Myers
Myers Y. Cooper
John T. Brown
Mechanicsburg
Gilbert Bettman
Cincinnati
Supreme Court
Reynolds R. Kinkade
James E. Robinson
Soaring Grain Prices May Be Salvation For Farmers
Drought relief hopes spread as cooler weather follows Sunday rain across many sections. Farmers in the Grain Belt assess withered crops and turn to Washington for federal aid to ward off sun ravages and salvage what they can from the drought impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
UAR
Washington
Chill Weather Reduces Heat Wave Strain on Crops
Chicago reports cooler temps across the Midwest easing drought stress. Rain fell in Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Michigan, offering slight relief to crops damaged since July. Market prices rose as drought impact on vegetables and fruits became evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Titnois
Indiana
Kentucky
Missouri
Michigan
Farmers Brace for Winter Amid Severe Drought Record
Farmers faced a harsh drought with Kansas and Oklahoma hit hardest as grain and sorghum crops halved. Amid rising grain prices, many plan to borrow for winter while hope rests on wheat recovery and partial compensation from corn and barley yields.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Texas
Athens Messenger Highlights New Interior Decorating Booklet
The Athens Messenger promotes a new practical booklet on interior decorating. It argues decorating standards prevent costly mistakes and suit room size color and usage. The volume features period furniture from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and is richly illustrated. Use this coupon.
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Athens Messenger
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City
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