Northcott Boy Caught in Canada Admits Identity
Vancouver dispatch reports Gordon Stuart Northcott was arrested at Okanagan Landing near Vernon after being identified as the Riverside California murder suspect. Authorities say a library book page torn from a Winslow boy letter was found in a hen coop at the Northcott farm, linking him to the crime.
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Vancouver
B. C
Gordon Stuart Northcott
Riverside
Calif
Okanagan Landing
Vernon
B.C
Okanagan Valley
Forbes Cruickshank
Provincelal Police
Northcott
Louisa Northcott
Calgary
Los Angeles
Pomona
Cal
Nelson Winslow
Louis
Sheldon Clark
Winslow Boys
Alta
Caly
Riverside County
California
New German Dirigible Graff Zeppelin To Take Second Test Flight
Friedrichshafen Germany Sept 19 The giant dirigible Graff Zeppelin to fly again weather permitting for an eleven hour test with government officials and newspaper men aboard. Fuel yesterday used a mix of 80 percent benzo and 20 percent benzine. Likely to be reused tomorrow.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
Graff Zeppelin
Honolulu Kidnapping Suspect Seeks Ransom for Jamieson Boy
Honolulu police hunt for 10 year old Gil Jamieson after a ransom note demanded $10,000. The Hawaiian Trust Co. offered $5,000, Sheriff Gleason added $10,000, and 20 thousand schoolchildren joined the search. A man lured the boy from Panahou School under pretense of his mother’s injury and a meeting at Thomas Square produced $4,000 with no boy returned.
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Honolulu
Gil Jamieson
Frederick W. Jamieson
Hawaiian Trust Company
Sherif Patrick Gleason
Panahou
Gill
Frederick
Jamieson
Thomas Square
We Boy
Smokeless Operators Meet In New York
Members of the West Virginia Smokeless Coal association met in New York to discuss a proposed merger of Southern West Virginia companies. The negotiating committee is led by Isaac T. Mann. A statement was not issued after the session and no action was taken. Another meeting is anticipated with a possible public statement afterward.
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New York
West Virginia Smokeless Coal Association
West Virginia
Isaac T. Mann
Governor Smith to Speak in Oklahoma City Tonight
Governor Smith travels through Nebraska and Kansas en route to Oklahoma City where he is due to speak at 1 a m. tomorrow. He is expected to attack bolted Democrats and discuss the religious issue and the Indiana of the state. Nebraska Governor McMullen signals cautious support on farm issues.
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Associated Press
Gov. Smith
Oklahoma City
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Smith
Mississippi
Indiana
Senate
Curtis
Moses Says Smith Distorted Facts In Omaha Speech
New York dispatch reports Senator George H. Moses charging that Smith's Omaha address distorted facts and misquotation. Moses cites examples like tariff free items and misused farm value figures, accusing Smith of taking statements out of context and misquoting the Republican platform and Hoover's remarks.
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Omaha
Hoover
New York
George H. Moses
New Hampshire
Smith
Moses
Mr. Hoover
Mr. Coolidge
Safety Day Arrival Signals West Virginia Mining Event
Bluefield moorings host the third annual Safety Day as officials led by Robert M. Lambie coordinate details for venues, parades, and parking with a large mining community turnout. William F. Whiting, former Hoover secretary of commerce, invited as honored guest amid expected heavy attendance.
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Black Diamond Empire
Bluefield
West Virginia
Robert M. Lambie
State Deriment of Mines
W. E. B. Koeper
Pocahontas Operators’ Association
Robert Lilly
Iic
J. J. Lincoln
Elkhorn
Pocahontas
Lincoln
State Department of Mines
Esse V. Sullivan
State Safety Council
J. L. “Tobe* Heizer
Knights of Pythias
Henry F. Warden
McComas
Ling
William F. Whiting
Holyoke
Mass
Herbert Hoover
President
Red Cross Urges Immediate Help For Hurricane Sufferers
The American Red Cross urged rapid monetary aid as reports show Florida more damaged than in 1926 and dire conditions in Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Henry M. Baker noted graver interior conditions in Porto Rico than San Juan, with a fleet of army trucks for distribution. About 15,000 homeless and 9,000 reliant on Red Cross aid. Palm Beach, Okeechobee, Martin and Broward counties hardest hit.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Florida
Porto Rico
Virgin Islands
Henry M. Baker
San Juan
National Headquarters
Red Cross
Palm Beach
Okeechobee
Martin
Browjard
Soldiers Of The North Again Pass In Review
Denver hosts the sixty second annual Grand Army of the Republic parade with nearly two thousand veterans parading seven eighths of a mile. Commander Elbridge Lafayette Hawk reviews as veterans from New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Maryland Michigan Indiana and others march past.
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Denver
Grand Army of the Republic
George A. Hosely
West Sowerville
Mass
Elbridge Lafayette Hawk
Sacramento
Calif
Hawk
New Hampshire
Rhode
Land
Vermont
Maryland
Michigan
Des Moines
Indiana
Auburn
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Oregon
Kentucky
West Virginia
Ohio
City Auditoria
George Miller Held for Murder in Kentucky Case
George Miller a 40 year old butcher is held on bond to face Hart county court after a coroner jury investigated the deaths of Miss Lulu Kirchner 40 found buried in a cellar and her companion William Farris 35 found at his sister’s home. Miller’s testimony conflicted with Mrs Martin who said he brought clothing to her home. Miller testified he and Mrs Martin found the clothing while walking near the farm. He also claimed he saw Farris washing what appeared to be blood from a buggy owned by Mrs Martins husband. Miller’s daughter 14 wore a dress identified as Kirchner’s prompting officers to search Miller home for more apparel.
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Horse Cave
George Miller
Hart County Court
Lulu Kirchner
William Farris
Farris
Garland Martin
Miss Kirchner
Miller
Mrs. Martin
Yale Students to Face Robbery Charge Hearing
Preliminary hearing today before Magistrate G. Baird on impersonating federal officers and assault with intent to rob against Alexander Knapp and Sidney Prince, Yale seniors from Washington DC, accused by grocer Harry M. Rowe of stopping him on a state road and seizing his produce truck. Hearing delayed twice earlier for a court appearance and tournament.
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Waynesboro
Alexander Knapp
Washington
Sidney R. Prince
D. C
G. Baird
Yale University
Harry M. Rowe
Inssachusetts
Clothing Used as Evidence in McKensie Murder Trial
Webster Springs West Virginia September 18 AP clothing worn by Thomas McKensie 52 lumberman found in laurel bush after his 1927 death was offered in evidence as Seymour Smith 29 and Mia Annie McKensie widow of the slain man go on trial for murder A bloodstained axe and a room in the McKensie home linked Smith to the case. Mrs McKensie was previously convicted of first degree murder and faces life imprisonment unless a new trial is ordered.
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Webster Springs
W. Va
Thomas McKenzie
Seymour Smith
Mia
Annie McKensie
Ev A. L. Gregory
Webster County
McKensie
Smith, & Guest
J. B
Heckler Spars with Curtis at Iowa Farm Debate
In Spencer, Iowa, Charles Curtis wrestled with a persistent heckler during a farm relief debate at the Clay county fairgrounds. Curtis defended GOP farm relief plans and mocked opponents while vowing a future McNary Haugen bill aligned by Hoover, as Hammill presided.
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Spencer
Iowa
Charles Curtis
Clay County Fairground
Curtis
al Smith
John Hammill
Smith
Heckler
Herbert Hoover
Kidnapped Billy Ranieri Free After 13 Days In Illinois
Ten year old Billy Ranieri is safe at home in Chicago amid a community jubilee after thirteen days in captivity. He identified two men as his abductors and police continued seeking a doctor and a lawyer. Three other kidnap suspects are in custody as investigators pursue leads tied to political figures and the ransom saga surrounding A Frank Ranieri.
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Chicago
Billy Raniers
Ilinois
Chicago Daily News
Tony Lombardo
Billy
Lockport
Illaet
Kidpapers
A. Frank Ranieri
Ranieri Caid
Democrats Urge Hoover Speak in South Ohio Campaign Openings Planned
renewed appeals to Herbert Hoover to expand his speaking tour to Texas and Chicago emerged as he returned from New Jersey. Texas Democrats led by Thomas B. Love urged a trip to Texas to win its electoral votes while Chicago requests came from Ruth Hanna McCormick. Senator Feas of Ohio discussed opening the campaign in the Buckeye state as Hoover weighed schedule limits.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Texas
Chicago
New Jersey
Lone Star
Thomas B. Love
Dallas
National Democratic
Hoover
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Illinois
Omaha
Tennessee
Kentucky
Simeon D. Feas
Ohio
Buckeye
Love
Local Chapter Red Cross To Raise Relief Fund
Mercer county American Red Cross chairman Fred W. Udy announced a county level relief drive for Florida and West Indies hurricane victims. He said the chapter would lead with a $100 contribution and funds would be sent to national headquarters as relief workers are dispatched to devastated areas. Donations should be sent to Mr. Udy in care of the Flat Top Grocery Company.
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Florida
West Indies
Fred W. Udy
Mercer County
American Red Cross
Udy
Flat Top
City
Neely Returns To Prohibition Dispute In WV
United States Senator M M Neely Democratic nominee for re election renewed public correspondence with Rev Dr Leonard J Priestly of McCorkle about prohibition. He attacked his opponent Dr Henry D Hatfield s record and defended his own dry stance while questioning enforcement of prohibition by a distillery owner.
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Fairmont
W. Va
United States
M. M. Neely
Leonard J. Priestly
McCorkle
Henry D. Hatfield
Priesty
Neely
Wat R
Jimbo
Court orders habeas relief to return bride in Baltimore case
William E. Williams seeks release of his wife who he says was forbidden from returning to their home after their marriage. The supreme court issued a writ of habeas corpus directed at her father John Hoffman, who allegedly locked her in her room and resisted contact with Williams. Hoffman also allegedly assaulted Williams, court records show.
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Baltimore
Supreme Court
William E. Williamen
Williams
John Hoffman
Hoffman
Aaron
Relief Efforts Surge in Hurricane Hit Porto Rico
Relief agencies moved decisively as the army distributed tents and blankets for emergency hospitals and shelters. Red Cross delivered food while San Juan banks funded relief with $40,000, pushing the city fund toward $100,000 as chambers pledged credit and planned reconstruction. Local politics stalled aid as Mayor Todd faced impeachment and the assembly refused funds. The death toll rose above 300 with 46 more bodies found in San Sebastian and Cayey bringing totals to 66 in that city.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Red Cross
San Juan Chamber of Commerce
Justice del Toro
Merchenta
San Sebastian
Cayey
Destruction Strikes Lake Okeechobee Region After Hurricane
Relief workers rush food clothing and medicine to outlying districts as the Lake Okeechobee hurricane leaves 8000 homeless in the lake region. In Pahokee 40 Negro bodies reported with 200 more believed found. Belle Glade and South Bay also hit. Ritts Island largely wiped out.
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Lake Region
West Palm Beach
Fla
Lake Okeechobee
Pahokee
R. I. Gillespie
National Guard
Belle Glade
South Bay
Ritts
Lake Iself
Death toll climbs in Okeechobee hurricane relief push
Relief workers estimate 325 to 400 dead after Sunday hurricane. Palm Beach County Red Cross chair cites 200 dead with count rising to 400. Property losses near 30 million. 15 thousand homeless. thousands need aid. National guardsmen assist, areas under military control as officials survey.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Op Lake Okeechobee
Howard W. Selby
Palm Beach County
Red Crows
Belle Glade
Pahokee
Lake Region
Lake Okeechobee
Lake
Unite O National Guardsmen
Canal Point
National Guardsmen
Okeechobee City
A. Collins
John W. Martin
Old Man Ocean Fights Tornado Hits Atlantic Coast
Old Man Ocean rages along the North Atlantic as a West Indian Florida hurricane buffets the coast. Gale winds over seventy mph churn seas. ships seek shelter while beaches report trouble and small craft grounding from Atlantic City to Eastport. Tigres yacht and a Philadelphia barge go aground near Lewes. Coast Guard on standby amid storm warnings.
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New York
North Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Atlantic City
N. J
Provincetown
Mass
Stateneace
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John A. Warner
Adam McMullen
McMullen
Capitol
Kansas City
Vanguard
Secretary OF Commerce
Whiting
Red Gross
YALE
Thomas McKensie
Sen
Francis W. Stephenson
Aanieri Child
South
FESS
W. B. Ragsdale
Cato Sells
Fort Worth
Union
Oh!o
Hubert War
Republican National Committee
Newark
OAD
Stricken Island
OLD Man Ocean
Southland
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