Lindbergh's Global Radio Appeal Draws Unity and Fascination
Col. Charles A Lindbergh dominates international broadcasting as he speaks to millions. The radio message from Columbia's WCKC system outlines aviation progress, cross ocean routes, and the era of unified air power influencing Europe, Australia, and Asia, signaling a bold expansion of transoceanic flight and world reach.
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Charlee A. Lindbergh
Seeeking
Columbia Broadcasting
Fies
Orm
Columbia
Waker
Europe
Australis
Mara
Inter
Wes
Lake
Giritsien
Admits Killing Slayer of Wife and Step-Daughter
Mantningville jury hears L B Sayer admit firing at Loudensinger home after a quarrel with Mrs Louden and her stepdaughter on July 20. He says he acted in self defense with a maul. three days later he returned to start a fire. Neighbors testified to hearing a scream and an axe found in the cabin.
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New Mantingville
Dug
Onerttt L
Loudensinger
Louden
Tate
Slider
Wider
Silder
Loudenslagery
Hupp
Mine Top Falls Disaster Kills Seven Workers
A top rock collapse at the Mine Top Falls shaft of the Philadelphia and Reading Company traps workers. Officials report 7 dead and 28 in the mine with 13 escaping mostly unharmed. a rescue involving nearby miners saves several lives within an hour. Debris and timber blocked the shaft as crews search for others.
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Tha
Philateiphia
Reading
Igthan
Anthony Btrucks
Shenandoah
Willim Burke
Maieville
Matthew Koker
Matmrrilie
Charles Your
Miss Flo Belmick Injured In Turnpike Wreck
Flo Belmick of Thomas and Miss Picts Luster sustained injuries when an automobile blew a tire and wrecked on the northwestern turnpike near Grafton. Senator Belmick is her father. both girls were treated for minor injuries.
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Grafton
Flo Gedmick
Thomas
Belmick
North Western Turnpike
Misa Helmick
Picts Luster
Lal Jared
Troops Called as Race Riots Loom in Marion
In Marion Indiana crowds stormed the county jail and hanged two Negro men after the slaying of a white man and assault on his 18 year old companion. State troops were brought in from Camp Knox to quell violence as prosecutors vow the death penalty for a third suspect Cameron. The mob’s actions, planning sessions with officials, and ongoing investigations dominated the night and morning.
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Marion
Ind
Camp Knox
Minty
Thoms Shipp
Abe Smith
Grant County Court House
W. T. Batley
Willam Oglesby
Meflanal
Zara Stroup
Mert M. Wall
Hardin
Grant County
Grand Jury
Sheritt Jaco Campbell
Pendleton
Herbert Cameron
Robert Sullivan
Shipp
Smith
Saittti
Court Releases Boys Must Report to Judge
Two boys, aged 10 and 12, were released by Judge H M Tanner from Wyoming county jail to report on the first day of the October term. Carter, 28, of Maben, was shot in the back yesterday after an encounter while out walking. Carter's condition at Mullenn Hospital was listed as serious.
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Pineville
Aug
Wyoming County
H. BM. Tanner
James Carter
Maben
Carter
Mulleng
Former K of P Leader Dies at Auburn Home
Parkerburg dispatch reports Worthy West, former grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias in West Virginia, died at his Auburn, Ritchie County residence today. The veteran fraternal leader had guided the order in the state then resided in his final home.
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Auburn
Parkersburg
Worthy West
The
Knights of Pythias
Weat
Ritchie County
Official Population Figures for Nation and States
The Census Bureau announced the U S population at 122 698 190 for the nation with revisions indicating the total will exceed 124 848 004 including territories. Officials said completion marks the first step of the fifteenth census with added figures on schools immigration age industry and farms to follow in forthcoming volumes for each state and the District of Columbia. The update notes 33 282 more people than previously counted and signals revisions by census workers pending final figures.
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Washington
Arg
Census Bureau
Ita
Leveneys
Agure
District of Columbia
Philippines
Recount of Ballots Begun in Wyoming
PINEVILLE Aug 8 The Wyoming county court began a recount of ballots from Tuesday's Republican primary for county superintendent of schools. Mrs J F Lusk requested the recount after losing to Clair L Cook who had 1235 votes to Lusk's 1221.
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Wyoming
Pineville
Wyoming County Court
J. F. Lusk
Clair L Cook
Tmann
Lusk
Cook
Slayer Suspect Held in Logar Slaying
Andrew Thornhill, 25, tied to the November slaying of Prazler Bolling, was arrested near Rex camp. The shooting occurred during a wedding party at Thornhill’s home. he was seized while en route to his brother’s residence.
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Logar
Andrew Thornhill
Prazler Bolling
Rex
Thornhill
Glalt
Blames Plight On His Honesty
Former Oklahoma congressman Herrick, now 54 and jailed in Baltimore after an arrest connected to liquor manufacturing, recalls a desk with 50 000 dollars in “dishonest money” and says he chose to refuse it. He claims to have acted to obtain evidence for prohibition officials during his Washington assignment.
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Baltimore
Posten Herrick
Herrick
Latte
Wemetaday
Prohibition
Congress
Prohibition Bureau
Washington
Maryland Fermn Dalng Manust Tebor
Oklehome
Mine Meet Held Today in Kanawha Valley
More than 10 000 people expected for the second annual autory mining event in Montgomery. The program begins at 10 am with a free miners show at Avalon theater, Elk Negro band performs, and Montgomery high school band on the lawn of Chesapeake and Ohio depot. Lunch served at noon at the Montgomery Woman's club with Artis Christine Gulli van performing. Afternoon events include city speeches, a state mines official address, a Crist sid contest, prize drawings, Houdini demonstration, and dinner at 5 pm with judges and officials. Turn to page 8.
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Kanawha Valley Mining Institute
Montgomery
State Department of Miner
Ten Grelock
Avalon Theater
Montgomery High School
Cheanpeake
Ohio Depot
Lane
Montgomery Woman's Club
Artis Christine Gullivan
Anne Wilkerson
Woman Sought In Zuta Quiz Visits Police
Chicago reports say Laura Nelson, a maid, surrendered to authorities with a man named William Bloff after being missing since the Zuta killing. Zuta’s connections to Lingle and the St Valentine’s Day massacre are investigated through letters and suspects in Wisconsin and Milwaukee.
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Chicago
Laura Nelson
Jack Zuta
Teks Testri Nexr Delaeld
Wis
Gnuthorities
Zute
Eranson
William Bloff
Aug
Wisconsin
Jack Zute
Jake Lingle
Chicago Tribune
St. Valentine's Day
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Milwaukee
Herman
Soaler
Lingle
Capone
Zuta
Wisconsin Lake Region
Saten
Beccum
Lingte
Charles “Red” Brennan
Chicago Gingster
Kate Chester
Kate
Governors Called by President to Map Drought Aid
President Hoover summoned governors from 12 states Missouri Arkansas Illinois Indiana Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Montana Kansas Nebraska to a White House conference next Thursday. Farm board and farm group reps will join to craft a federal state relief plan for drought areas amid looming animal feed shortages and mounting privations.
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Washington
Aug
Hoover
White House
Missouri
Arkansas
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Montana
Kansas
Ows
Nebraska
Farm Board
Teaching Farm Organizations
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Byde
Red Cross
Brnest P. Bicknell
American Red Crow
Telief Organization
Mgtl- Culture Department
Hoover Asia
Conley to Seek Experts Views on Drought Relief
Governor Conley plans to explore expert opinions on drought relief. He accepted Hoover’s invitation to attend a Washington conference with state and federal officials to discuss effective cooperation for relief efforts. Before travel he will confer with Agriculture officials and West Virginia University College of Agriculture on conditions and relief methods.
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Hoover
Washington
Coulty
Or of Agriculture
W. Smith
West Virginia University College of Agriculture
West Virginia
Argentine sergeant walks from Buenos Aires to Washington
Truan Gerechter, Argentine army sergeant, began a 9000 mile trek from Buenos Aires to New York on November 6, 1928, surviving deserts, mountains, jungles, and malaria for one year nine months and three days. He arrived in Washington on foot and plans to continue to New York. He crossed obstacles including deserts in Peru and a jungle crossing near Colombia Panama, and faced encounters with Indians and malarial illness. He lost weight, wore out gear, and was aided by army posts and civilians along the route. He will remain briefly in Washington before resuming his journey to New York.
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Washington
Truan Gerechter
Argentina
Delieve
Buenos Aires
New York
Gerechter
Bacren
Mountaina
United Press
Jubhinnt
Taobirwog
Anle
Aris
Cartagena
Colombia
Colon
Panama
Bolivia
Peru
Columbia-Panama
Massing
Managua
Nicaragua
United States
Bahama
Hin Iking
Central America
Siexley
Drought Grips West Virginia and Nearby States
A Hoover administration release reports Secretary Hyde notes West Virginia faces broad drought impact with small-farm structure and limited livestock production. The drought areas include an apple region and dairying counties in Maryland and Kentucky, with crops and home gardens providing much sustenance amid economic strain.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Sanur M. Hyde
Hoover
West Virginia
Department
Hyde
West ‘Virginia
West Virginda
Axa
Drouth
Maryland
Ohio
Irvine
Wrawry
Marylang
Kentucky
Drouthatricken
Survey Of Drought Conditions In Katawha County
A drought survey will be conducted in Katawha County by County Agricultural Agent T. McGovern, following a request from A. M. Hyde of the Agriculture Department. The study will measure grain and forage crop damage, livestock feed shortages, feed sources, and how long current supplies will last, with data to guide relief efforts.
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Katawha
T. ¥. Mcfferran
A. M. Hyde
Weekington
United States
Hoover
McGovran
Fayette County Primary Vote Count Finalized
Fayette County completes tabulation of results from 108 precincts after delays due to sealed ballots. Canvass by county court confirms final totals for the primary, with Mountain Cove district casting a single roll.
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Payettevilly
Fayette County
Peecinethe Mountain Cove
City Council threatens franchise over water supply issue
Charleston officials meet with Mayor W. W. Wartm to compel West Virginia Water and M istric to show cause why the 30 year city franchise should not be forfeited for supplying water with a bad taste and odor. The council votes unanimously to proceed, naming Mayor Wartm and S. L. Wehrle to a committee as part of the effort to secure wholesome water for residents and fire protection.
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W. W. Wartm
Yeetarday
Fon
Adopind
West Virginia 1 Service Company
Eemice
Wreta
L. Wehrie
Belle and Nitro
Sony
Charleston
Avrenach
Elk River
Charleaton
Company of Water
Ager
West Virginia
Will Sees G O P Evacuating South
Beverly Hills readers wonder about Republican retreat as some citizens compare wartime isolation to a shift toward the Democrats. The writer notes skepticism of GOP strategy and hints at national political realignment in this election context.
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