State Senate Moves to Probe Public Service Commission
After a one hour session the Senate appropriations committee reported the Rial resolution authorizing an investigation of the Public Service Commission. The Senate prepared to answer Governor Pinchot's demand for inquiry into the commission and its ties to utilities. The probe, to be authorized if backed by the Republican state organization, will have its own counsel while may seek Attorney General assistance.
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Paris Assassin Awaiting Guillotine After Court Rebuff
Paris reports say Dr Paul Gorgu Jo, the man blamed for the assassination of President Doumet, faces execution by guillotine before month end after judges rejected his appeal. A formal examination of the judges is scheduled for Dortoh on August 20, with approval expected.
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Privacy Plea by Lindbergh Sparks Siege at Estate
Charles Lindbergh asked the press for privacy as a newborn arrived weighing six pounds eleven ounces. Guards tightened around the Morrow estate in Hopewell amid anxiety after the kidnapping and murder of the first child. Police dogs patrolled the grounds while sentinels stood watch on waters as the family planned return home once Mrs. Lindbergh regains strength.
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Roosevelt probes mayor disappearance at Albany trial
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt returns to questioning Mayor James Walker in the Sherman disappearance case at the Albany capital. The 11th day of the mayor's removal trial opens with Walker late for the first time, wearing blue instead of his usual green. Schurman, former assistant to Seabury, arrives to testify as charges of misconduct surface against Walker.
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Recovery of noted flier expected in springfinad
In Springfinad Massachusetts on August 17 hospital doctors said Russell N. Boardman, co holder of the world distance flight record, has a good chance for recovery after a crash yesterday. His condition was described as good as can be expected with eight possible brain concussions the most serious injury. He fell 200 feet in an eight test flight while flying with John Polando in Turkey last year.
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Spartansburg Teenager Fatally Falls From Banner Ladder
Rexford Knight aged 17 of Spartansburg died after falling from a ladder while securing a banner across Main Street for a community fair. He struck his head on the pavement, suffered a skull fracture, and never regained consciousness at Corry Hospital. Knight, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Knight, died about 11:10 PM after the accident reported near Welter Street intersection last night. He was helping Jesse Whitney, Sparta Vocational School agriculture supervisor, when the banner was being set up. The banner was to advertise Spartansburg’s upcoming fair. Knight lived in Spartansburg and is survived by his parents and several siblings.
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Floods Sweep Oklahoma Leaving Heavy Loss and Deaths
Record of flood damage across Oklahoma reports two dead including Mrs Sui Cols and Maggie McFarlane drowned in Boggy Creek. Northwestern streams swelled cutting communications, crops and property damage estimated over 3000000, with hundreds of families fleeing, shelters set up under J C Beaty supervision.
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Fate of Fli er Placed in Jury Hands in Miami
In Miami on August 17 Captain William N Lancaster's murder trial went to the jury after final arguments by State's Attorney N Vernon Hawthorne. Hawthorne urged the jury to see the defendant Doncaster as a man driven to kill when faced with the threat to his mate, while defense countered that Clarke acted on his own.
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Garner meets Smith and plans campaign trip
Washington August 17 Democratic vice presidential candidate John N Garner returns for a brief stopover before Texas to draft speeches and gather material to answer Hoover’s attack on Democratic House policies. He aims to unify factions and briefing with Roosevelt.
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Gandhi servant arrested again amid ship fire off Jersey
Report from Bombay and Cape May notes Madeline Slade, white personal servant, of Mahatma Gandhi, is in custody for entering Bombay without police leave as authorities move to quell a burning ship off New Jersey. Aiding crew and observers stood by while tensions rose.
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Bolivian Posts Attacked in Gran Chaco Clash
Bolivian war office reports Paraguayan cavalry attacked a Bolivian observation post in Gran Chaco, killing Lieutenant Commander Manuel Monroy. The attack was repulsed, while Paraguay claims Bolivian forces struck its post in Casida Sector. outcome unknown in Asuncion.
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Farmers raid on stockyards repulsed in Sioux City
In Sioux City Iowa on August 17 police and 46 deputies repulsed an attempted raid by about 400 striking farmers seeking livestock from trucks blocked at nine highways. Deputies and city police used clubs to drive off the attackers and later escorted trucks through the lines.
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Clash Over Money Leaves Two Fatally Hurt
In Philadelphia on August 17, an argument over money led to gunfire in the street. J Rid dick, 7, and William Couch, 38, were struck and seriously hurt. Joseph Phillips, 55, was arrested after firing six rounds. Police say three victims involved. all four are Black.
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House Ways Bill Passes For 22 Million Unemployment Relief
Harrisburg august 17 the house ways passed a bill to provide funds for a 22 000 001 unemployment relief appropriation to pennsylvania s 1 000 000 unemployed the measure moves to the senate where support is expected the plan known as the hagmaier sales tax would levy one percent for six months starting september 1 to finance the relief effort the bill faced opposition in the house and awaits senate action
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Erie County Delegation Votes Against Sales Tax Plan
The Erie County delegation in the assembly voted against the sales tax plan approved by the House at Harrisburg. All four county members opposed the measure, citing prior opposition to new taxes and belief that relief needs could be met through better state government operations.
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Pennsylvania House Sets August 19 Adjournment Sine Die
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted 149 to 27 to limit debate on a sales tax measure and set Friday August 19 at noon for adjournment sine die. Debate covered a broad package including a tax on tangible personal property excluding agricultural products and mercantile and inheritance taxes to raise estimated 29 million dollars annually. Governor Pinchot supported the sales tax as relief funding while Rep Rhodes argued for local property tax plans. The measure was described as the lesser evil amid a long session with lingering concerns over revenue and double taxation, with the Senate still to concur.
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Mountainside brewery conspiracy sentence in Pa case
Judge Watson in Federal court sentenced H. I. Seidman of Scranton to one year and one day in Atlanta prison for involvement in the Mountainside brewery conspiracy near Lock Haven Pennsylvania. Harry Speigle and Sam Nagelberg, both of Scranton, were fined $500 each and given six months in county prison.
Narrow Escape As Paint Bucket Misses Pedestrians
Mrs E S Jadestrom and her daughter narrowly escaped serious injury when a paint bucket fell from a painter s platform at the Masonic Temple on West Washington Street. Workers from Lanston were painting the exterior. a plank slipped as the elevator platform gave way, causing paint to splatter onto the sidewalk and storefronts below.
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Floods cause heavy toll in Manchuria region
Consul General George Hanson in Harbin reports to the State Department that floods and cholera are causing heavy loss of life and property in Manchuria. The Sungart river oversteps the business district of Bikey loin, flooding the area.
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Cansul
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Hanson
Harbin
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Bikey Loin
Demand Surrender of Sao Paulo Rebels
Rio de Janeiro reports the federal government dismantled the rebels demand for surrender in Sao Paulo state. Government troops advanced into Sao Paulo with serious resistance noted, amid rejection of insurgent terms for settlement.
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