Mitchell Looses Increased Coal Bombardment Witnesses
Colonel William Mitchell, before the President's Air Board, pressed for sweeping national defense reform and stronger aviation leadership. He argued aircraft alone can deter fights with Britain and other allies, criticized prior policy choices, and urged unified air, land, and sea command under a national defense committee. The session included a brief outburst of applause as he presented charts and testified about aviation's strategic importance and economic implications.
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Progress Seen in Debt Parley
Ashington reports quiet progress in the debt parleys between French and American missions. No official comment on the narrowing of gaps. a joint commission session was canceled for missing data. France reportedly caps total payments near 100 million while the Americans seek around 157 million. Private talks continue, with signs of possible results at tomorrow’s meetings. French plan to sail for Rome on Thursday night.
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Sheriff Denies Bribe Knowledge Amid Contempt Hearing
In a federal contempt case in Chicago, Sheriff Hoffman testified that the vast duties of Cook County’s office left him unaware of bribe schemes by Terence Cruisgan and Frank Lake who paid officials for privileges before their sentences. Former warden Wes Westbrook and others disputed bribery claims, noting staff and duties, while Westbrook defended his integrity and framed the charges as a political frame-up.
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Peter MM. Hoffman
Cook County
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Frank Lake
Hoffman
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Follow New Track In Murder Mystery At Vinton
In Vinton on September 27 Clifford B. Cook, husband of Myrtle Underwood Cook, faces $2000 bond on perjury charges as investigators pursue a new lead in the murder case. Preliminary hearing set for Friday. BH. C. McPherson departed. grand jury weighs Cook’s ties. Mrs Hester Steling, Sioux City divorcee named as a friend, remained before jurors as the coroner’s inquest stayed open with only a formal verdict anticipated.
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Clifford B. Cook
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BH. C. McPherson
Hester Steling
Sioux City
State Worries Over Flux Epidemic Actions Loom
Governor Gore summoned Dr W T Henshaw to plan a response as Webster county faces a flux epidemic. Henshaw said four health staff were already in Webster and full state manpower would rush if needed while awaiting reports from Dr David Littlejohn on disease threat and preventible measures.
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Saklatvala Disrupts Meeting Over Visa Revocation
Report from New York dated September 2 states Saklatvala, British Communist official barred from the United States, interrupted an inter parliaments union session. He protested U S visa reversal and urged discussion of the case but the council adopted a resolution affirming U S sovereign enforcement of laws. The issue was postponed to later executive sessions for further action.
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Washington
Saklattala
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Grand Jury to Indict Man Reported Dead in Beate Case
Delaware County investigators pursue an indictment against Fred G. Beate, missing night companion, after Beate’s burned car and a corroded body found in the wreckage. The district attorney’s office directs the inquest into identity, with confusion over a missing corpse said to be Davin. Vincent Welsh, a Binghamton man, is linked to double indemnity coverage in the case.
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Corstarava
Davidson
Claude Berrian
Hinghamton
Ingurunca
Binghamton
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La Follette Wins in Wisconsin Wide Victory Count
In Wisconsin the La Follette bid tops rivals by a large margin as returns from 2,571 precincts show him leading Edward F. Dithmar and others. Racine county backs La Follette, while Rock and Walworth counties swing against Dithmar. Final totals show strong support across regular Republican counties.
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Edward F. Dithman
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George Bauman
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House of Te ¥Otictia
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Engineer Killed in Jump From Cab at Bridge
An engineer and two crewmen aboard a Baltimore and Ohio freight train jumped from the engine as it neared an open drawbridge over the Schuylkill River. One man, Gretson, fell, and another, Dunn, failed to stop the train, striking the bridge superstructure. The engine derailed, two cars caught fire, and Gretson was reported in critical condition.
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Family Injured In Auto Accident Near Diamond
Reane Parnr of Diamond and his wife with two children were injured when their car plunged over an embankment on the Midland Trail near Diamond. They were rushed to Yorn hospital by ambulance. Mrs. Warner had severe head cuts. Mr. Parnr suffered a temple contusion and possible other injuries. The children, eight and nine, were only slightly hurt. Mr. Turner, an engineer for the New York Central railroad, and his wife remained in the hospital. the children were taken to relatives. The family had just left home for Charleston. the vehicle overturned after driver failed to negotiate the curve. Both Mr. and Mrs. Turner are expected to recover.
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Divers Gain Entrance to Submerged U-Boat Rescue Work Continues
Divers reached the submerged Shenandoah wreck to recover bodies before darkness halted operations. Lieutenant Joseph B. Anderson, aerologist, testified that Commander Lansdowne ignored weather advice to turn south, risking the disaster. Anderson described the storm and weather signals, noting a southeasterly turn might have improved odds. Margaret Lansdowne, widow of the Shenandoah's commander, sought to testify as a witness as the naval board pressed its inquiry.
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Bhenandoah
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Liquor Guarding Costs Exceed Revenue Reported
In Washington a government report notes that guarding liquor costs surpass revenue from permits and transportation fees. Officials warn the public that operations must continue to support intermodal commerce while facing resistance to accept certain license terms and continuance fees.
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French Balk on War Guilt Talk Pares
Sept 23 The French government replied to Germany's acceptance to attend a security pact conference saying that war guilt and the evacuation of the Rhine and Cologne cannot be settled at the meeting, set for Oct 3 at Locarno Switzerland. Britain and Germany agreed to hold the conference, with Berlin suggesting revisiting war guilt, but Paris believes the opening session will proceed on Oct 3.
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Charleston Hosts 26 Kiwanis Meet and Officers Elected
Charleston hosted the sixth annual West Virginia Kiwanis International convention amid business sessions and a social ball. Elected president was Ratber E Snedeker of Wheeling, secretary Pau C Lepman of Parkersburg, treasurer William M Smith of Parkersburg, with district lieutenant governors named from Morgantown Morgantown etc. Charleston chosen for 1938 annual, Wheeling claimed best attendance award for ten weeks of drive.
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West Virginia
Histrric Kiwaanis Intersnational
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Wheeling
Kiwanis Good Roads Committee
Pau C. Lepman
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French Aviator Fined in Germany After Crash
Hludonne Coste, a French aviator, was fined 6 000 marks in Retrog Am Breisgal Germany after a crash near Baden Vermany on September 14. He faced one day in jail for every two marks of the sentence, plus his aircraft was confiscated. Coste accepted the fine but disputed the sunpart portion. The court ruled the act not deliberately hostile and said he should have tried to land in a nearby field.
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Divers Fail To Close In On S S-52 Wreck
At New London Cann a rescue effort continued as divers entered the S-52 submarine wreck. Bodies recovered were Engineman John Gibron of Portland Maine and Walter Terachamer of Bangor Pennsylvania. Divers faced strong currents and deep water while trying to access battery and engine rooms.
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Christy
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Hylan Declines Run for Mayor in New York
New York Mayor Hylan announced he would not seek election on an independent ticket and will return to private life. The field includes James I. Walker Frank D. Witerton and Norman Thomas as candidates, while the mayor did not reveal future plans or dates.
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Frank D. Witerton
Norman Thomas
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