Hindenburg Dies at East Prussia on Anniversary
President Paul von Hindenburg, aged 86, died at Neudeck East Prussia at 3 a.m. EST after a two day decline. The World War era leader faced illness with family present as Adolf Hitler prepared to take Germany forward. The obituary notes his restraint on Nazi excesses and his later peacemaking role in Europe.
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Adolf Hitler
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Japan rejects Swanson naval cut plan
Tokyo unofficially signals opposition to Secretary Swanson's 20 percent cut proposal. Japanese naval circles doubt a mere paper reduction and fear explicit action would push actual strength below treaty limits. A push grows for an official move to abrogate the Washington Naval Treaty before December 31.
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Tokyo
Secretary of the Navy
Swanson
Japan
Foreign Office
Naval E
United States
GWA
Washington
Albionite Murdered Ends Long Feud Between Men
In Erie, Pennsylvania, Santiago Garcia, 45, died after a high powered deer rifle bullet pierced his chest. George B Bunyon, 68, and Runyon, the common law husband of Bunyon’s step daughter, had a three year feud. Police searched for Runyon before he surrendered in Albion. A deer rifle was found hidden in Runyon’s home as the fatal weapon. He is held for further investigation.
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Santiago Garcia
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Avert Battle at New Orleans Militia Leaves
Aug 2 1935 Senator Huey P Long began demobilizing his army as 500 citizens reinforced police ready to prevent Long’s aimless force from seizing municipal control. Mayor Walmsley denounced the Kingfish while Huey urged strong action. National Guardsmen were demobilized after 48 hours at Jackson Barracks.
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United Press
New Orleans
Hiley P. Long
Andrew Jack- Sonja
T. Semmes Walms
Long
Pershing pays tribute to German president Hindenburg
General John J. Pershing paid tribute in Paris to President von Hindenburg, praising his leadership in World War I. Pershing called him one of the outstanding figures of the war and noted his masterly conduct on the Salient Front and his devotion to Germany and its people.
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Germany
Labor Day program plans advance in Columbus dam project link
A Columbus Dam Association and American Legion post meeting at Columbus Municipal Building refined Labor Day plans. Frank Dodd presided as Arthur Schaub assisted. new committees were formed for sports entertainment and dance with further appointments to follow. Other committee members include Lines, Sandburg, Faulkner, Stowe, Gravino, Carlburg, Bartoo, Smith, Hall. Next planning session set for August 11 to assign concession spots.
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Elmer C. Carter Post
American Legion
Columbus
Wweek
Frank Dodd
Arthur Schaub
Arthur Schaub of This City, Asitting Ag
Theo P. Williams
Toead
Orrin M. Hilljurg Beng
Harley Faulkner
Lloyd Stowe
Victor Orn
Frank Gravino
Albert Carlburg
W. I F. Bartoo
Ivan Smith
James Hall
Tidioute Man Hurt In Crash
Oakley Lynch of Tidioute escaped serious injury after his car left the road east of Spring Creek, tearing out guard posts before crashing. He suffered facial bruises and shock. car damaged. Earlier, a Dodge sedan driven by Ruth Powers of West Smith Street collided with a fruit truck on North Center Street. minor damage and no injuries.
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New York State
Guerrilla War Marks Strife Arrests in Minneapolis
A military report from Minneapolis headquarters notes that strikers attacked 69 trucks between 6 and 9 am and violence rose steadily. Gen Ellard A J Walsh reports 71 strike leaders and pickets arrested in the last 24 hours as broadcasts reveal widespread guerilla activity across the city.
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Minneapolis
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A.J. Walsh
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Minih Street
Hennhepin Avenue
St. Paul
Police quell race riot in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on August 4, hundreds of police suppressed a race riot in North Philadelphia after hours of fighting. An estimated 4 000 mob attacked pedestrians, smashed windows, and hurled missiles while officers used riot sticks and gunfire to disperse them. A woman said to be short weighed was assaulted. two people were hospitalized.
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Philadelphia
Paildelphi
Edward Morton
Poince
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Polles
Index Control
Erie Child Suffers Fatal Injuries In Fall
In McKeesport Aug 2 a National Tube Company worker was killed after falling into a furnace at the plant. Walter Baker 49 foreman, died in hospital from injuries suffered when he was knocked from a stack by a group of laborers during a night shift incident. The victim, a seven month old child, was not injured in the fall. the report focuses on the industrial accident and its immediate cause.
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Pennsylvania GOP Blames Democrats for Special Session
Harrisburg August 2 Republican leaders meeting here adopted a resolution opposing a special relief session of the legislature and placing responsibility on the Democratic party. They protested federal relief fund allocations to Pennsylvania and urged cooperation with Attorney General Schnader to secure pledges from candidates for 1935 to promptly pass needed legislation to raise the state's contribution to relief to the national average.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Harvey Taylor
B. Held
Erie County
William A. Schnader
Navy Balloon Thought Winner National Race
Five large gas envelopes left Birmingham, Alabama, Tuesday night for the national balloon race. The Navy entry, piloted by Lieut Charles Kendall with Lieut H Z Orville as aide, landed east of Commerce, Georgia, about 195 miles away, likely winning. Army No. 1 was second near Monticello, Georgia at 180 miles. Buffalo Carriers Express placed third at 170 miles. Goodyear VIII failed to compete with 188 miles from Birmingham and went out.
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Monticello
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Warsaw
Poland
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Atlante
Plan Clean-Up Of Brush At Shadyside
Property owners at Shadyside Findley Lake plan a brush and rubbish cleanup to reduce fire risk. Volunteers are urged to join Saturday at 3 o clock for collection and burning of debris, aiming to curb future hazards and improve safety in the area.
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Shadyside
Findley Lake
Storm injures eleven as waterfront homes wrecked near Baltimore
A cyclonic storm cut a path about 190 feet wide through Hickory Point on the Magothy river, Maryland, injuring eleven. At least 20 small boats were blown ashore, cottages were tossed into Grey's Creek, and eyewitnesses reported debris and structural damage along the waterfront development.
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Hickory Point
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Grey's Creek
Grand Valley Picnic Draws Large Throng
A big gathering from Gerry and nearby areas attended the Annisdad Fellows picnic in Grand Valley with nearly 4000 people at Singdler's Grove enjoying ideal summer weather. Henry H. Bassett of Warren chaired the program, Hi-Lo Quartet sang, Sterling G. McNees spoke on civilizaton and liberty, stressing American ideals and the era’s labor trends, followed by a dancing party to close the day.
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Meariville
Henry H. Bassett
Warren
Hi-Lo
Ti- Lisville
Sterling G. McNees
Harrisburg
Slaying Echoes American Tragedy in Pa. Case
Wilkes Barre, Pa. Aug 2 United Press reports a murder parallel to Theodore Dreiser's American Tragedy. Robert Edwards 28 confessed to killing his sweetheart Freda McKechnie 26. she was pregnant. The ice lake scene near Harvey's Lake 18 miles away mirrors the novel's tragedy.
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Wilkes Barre
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Tchool
Robert Edwards
Freda McKechnie
Theodore Dreiser
Richards
Upper New York
Misa
Hitler becomes sole ruler as Hindenburg dies
Adolf Hitler took sole command of the German government after President Hindenburg's death. The offices of president and chancellor were merged, with Hitler designated as leader. A referendum on his leadership was anticipated, and a Reichswehr oath of loyalty was promu lated.
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