Democrats Target Gains as Florida Fraud Cases Loom Large
United Press reports Democratic leaders forecast up to 49 House seats switch in November, with Oldfield citing gains across multiple states including Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Aiming for committee chair control, Democrats expect significant turns in the new Congress amid party campaigns and cross-endorsement dynamics.
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Pennsylvania
United Press
Washington
House of Representatives
Biehobin
Oldield
Pemperdne
Republicina
Alinoigh
West
Virginia
New Jerney
Staryland
New York
Massachusetts
Tesus
Wurzbach
Nebyaykae
Minow
Lest
Olelshune
Nevada
Uta
Palifur
South Dakota
Farmer Labor
Minnesota
Parner
Oldfield
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Gothamites in Plane Crash Recovering In Hospital
Report from FolkeStone New York states three killed and several injured in a Wednesday plane crash. Victims include Jeng Any 20 Sar yar and Stanley Hitaxyrd of New York. Remaining injured are in critical condition with others expected to recover.
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Unieu Eres Folkestone
Jeng
Sar Yar
Stanley
Hitaxyrd
New York
Aviv
Ayia Aleplame Averdens Air
Deny Poincare 10 Meet Mellon on Debt
Paris reports the French finance ministry says Premier Poincare is willing to discuss debt with Treasury Secretary Mellon. No appointment has been set yet but Mellon intends to arrange one.
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Deny Poincare
Mellon
UNIOO
Paris
Ain S
Ministry of Finance
Harily Agniodie
Poivestra
The
Treasury
Andrew Mallon
Poincar
Increase in Stations Brings Radio Confusion
Washington reports confusion in radio broadcasting as 17 new stations gain licenses in one city, with the Commerce Department facing questions over its authority. The issue centers on licensing numbers and regulatory changes since July 1939, amid court rulings affecting airwaves control.
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Provo
Washington
Department of Commerce
Commerce Department
Beer Squad Targets Pennsylvania Breweries in Prohibition Crackdown
Washington Alg. 20. Federal agents announce a probe into Pennsylvania breweries and beer producers to enforce a one tenth of a cent per gallon tax and confirm beverage legality. Investigators plan inspections of plants using high power equipment to ensure compliance before distribution.
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United Press
Washington
Alg
Waddell
Ponnsylvania
Keystone
General Weed Cutting Movement Advocated
A citywide weed cutting push is urged to improve appearance during the easing week. Weeds along streets have matured and seeded, with Perry areas noted for neglect. City officials expect several sessions to address problem sites.
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Perry
Hivitiew
Huerta Denies Role in Revolt in Mexico Inquiry
Federal investigators questioned Alfredo Huerta in Los Angeles denying any aid to General Enriqueta and plans for a Mexico revolt. He claimed no involvement while the investigation follows the so called Mexican regulation story. Agents reported about gun seizures and added that 150 suspects swore to a $410000 shipment of arms.
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Los Angeles
Alfredo Dhe Huerta
Mt Bu
Enriquesteniain
Mexico City
Woman Drinks Poison as Husband Threatens Divorce
In Harrisburg a 24 year old beauty parlor operator, Mrs Oda Stslumongat, drank approximately one pint of iodide with suicidal intent while her husband watched on a downtown street. Hospital attaches said she had a child to recover, and authorities noted threats of divorce from the husband.
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Ly United
Harrisburg
Oda Stslumongat
Mother Watches Child Die In Street Tragedy
A mother wheeled a year old infant when a horse drawn cart struck the curb causing the child to fall under the wheels. The baby died on arrival at a hospital. The mother collapsed from shock and was taken to her home. Nearby residents Mr. and Mrs. William Denning and Barbara Steeley were visiting relatives in Pittsburgh.
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Brooklyn
Albery Rimens
William Denning
Barbara Steeley
Pittsburgh
Jad
Leo, Cook
East Smith Street
Doubt Over Pistol in Jersey Murder Inquiry
Philadelphia report notes investigators doubt the 2 caliber automatic pistol recovered from William A. Winters, a focal securities salesman, was used in the Mulh Mills murder near New Brunswick. Grand jury proceedings in Somerville NJ target Henry de la Reuysre Carpender and Willie Stevens as alleged conspirators.
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Philadelphia
William A. Wintrer
Focal Securities
New Brunswick
Henry de la Reuysre
Carpender
Willie Stevens
Atigved
New Jersey
Hotage
Washington, D. C
Feral Mills Group
Reilil
Wien
Dp Hull
Blanor Mills
Hall
Quay
Toy
KDKA Messages to Arctic Reach RCMP Posts
Eight months after messages were sent to remote Arctic trading posts and police stations, KDKA Pittsburgh reported most greetings from families and friends of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were received on Christmas and New Year. Telegraphed to Ottawa, the messages linked settlements in Baffinland, Labrador, Pond’s Inlet, and other isolated Arctic points within the circle.
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United Eco
Pittsburgh
Winglig
Arctic
Statin Kdka
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
KDKA
Pollice
Ottawa
Canada
Baffinland
Labrador
Pond's Inlet
Arctic Circle
Kresge's Wife Contests Divorce Suit In New York
Mrs. Sebast Kresge fights a divorce suit filed in New York City. She alleges the petition lacks grounds for divorce and says there were no valid grounds for dissolution of their marriage. The case involves Sebast Kresge as the purported spouse.
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Kresge
United Press
New York
Studer Bares New Evidence In Canton Murder
Carl Studer, jailed on liquor conspiracy tied to the Don R. Mallett murder, offered bond after a full confession. Bail reduced from 16000 to 2500 as he provided information. Canton police officials and Louis Mazer face ongoing investigations with others to be arrested based on statements.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Carl Studer
Don’'R. Mallett
Iaw
Clinton
United States
A.B. Bernsteen
Studer
Strider
Thin’ Federal Penitentiary
Mazer
Sinder
Howell Leadh
Canton
Mellett
Bandits Steal Payroll At Spirella Plant
Four men robbed the Spirella Corset Company factory payroll in Niagara Falls on August 20. Three men entered the plant from a waiting car while a fourth stayed outside. They escaped with about $10,800 after holding up employees, with no shots fired.
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Spirella
United Press
Niagara Falls
Spirella Corset Company
Ute
Difference of Opinion Over News Rights in Geneva
A sharp clash emerged in Geneva over press rights and government propaganda. Delegates from Nip pag Dempy Tshushan Sha of Japan and the Telegraph Union of Germany urged recognition of a free press, while American and other representatives pressed for independent press associations and opposed state influence.
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Geneva
Asanti
Nailer
Ib'leating Press
Bhiwh Roberts
Remaie Europeyin
nyeriGus
Proupa
Speers Wer Stad Uy
Nippag Dempy Tshushan Sha
Japane
The
Telegraph Union
Germary
Fire destroys home and chicken houses near Erie
A fire near Erie, August, destroyed John Greenfield's Buffalo Road property including the house and chicken coops. Volunteers battled the flames but water was unavailable as the structure burned, with a total estimated loss of $10,000. Greenfield and his family escaped with only their belongings.
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Erie
John Greenfield
Buffalo Road
Capiing Academy
Jreenfinkd
Pre-Prohibition Liquor Return Ordered After Raid
Peabody August 20 Nick Pappas received pre prohibition liquor seized in a raid returned by police. The shipment included about 1580 gallons of whiskey 1 gallons of wine and 400 gallons of beer moved to Pappas cellar. A court ruled the seizure illegal and ordered the liquor returned.
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Ers
Peabody
Nick Pappas
Nick
Blass Withdraws From Congressional Race
Arthur Blass of tie withdrew his candidacy for Congress in the 20th district as the Democratic Socialist and Labor fusion candidate. The move comes after his initial bid and leaves the field open in the district race reported from Harrisburg.
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Blass
United Prose
Harrisherg
Arthur Blass
Tie
Congress
Three Die as Ohio Rivers Flood Reach Cincinnati
The Ohio River flood toll rises with three deaths across Cincinnati and surrounding counties. High waters sweep away residents and threaten homes as crews battle the swollen rivers. Reports note the Qhin river and others reaching record levels, with tragedies including a man who died by his own action as waters surged.
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Cincinnati
Miami
Hanks
Evers
Jefe
Ceberal
Perstnic
Moire
Glenty Brage
Little Desolcat West Testersii
John Brettier Wis
Vay Hamilton
Debate Over Channel Swim Fatal to Two in New York
Two men died during a public debate on Gertrude Ederle s swimming methods near a wharf edge. One man, identified as O Keefe, fell in and another spectator, a policeman, rescued him before the second drowning occurred.
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United Press
New York
Gertrude Ederle
Jik
Thomas
Keefa
O'Keefe
Keefe
Cheeonat
Poleyy
Delegates Elected to W C 7 US Convention
At the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting held at Harriet Wilkinson's home delegates were elected to attend the County Convention. The event invites all young people to attend the service and hear Miss Wiguirkig Wonderuly speak with special messages for youth.
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W. C
Woman's Christian Temperaive Union
Mex
Harriet Wilkinson Seater
Alleniant
Nori Baar
Aviat
Chi
Lege
Det’ Wizeing
State U. PB
Wiguirkig
Callez Holds Firm On Religious Laws In Mexico
In Mexico City President Gallins rejects White proposals on religious laws and signals no change before Congress in September. He notes petitions to amend constitutional clauses remain possible via federal congress or injunctions, while observers deem alternatives unlikely to succeed.
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United Press
Mexico City
Gallns
Mexico
Congress
Jose Mara
del Rio
Pasqual Diaz
Mora
Bishi) Diaz
Tabacco
Cinitlocnie
Hank Galles
Fan Senatura
Federal Concrest
Seek Dry Pact With Canada
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Lincolny Andrews heads to Ottawa and Montréal to confer with Canadian officials on preventing cross border smuggling and controlling liquor movement. He travels from New York to Grand Isle and Lake Champlain en route to Canada for talks with the Paladinistants Administration.
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United Press
New York
Secrutisy
The
Treasury
Lincolny Andrews
Ottawa
Montréal
Paladinistants Administration
Nano
Front Canada
Unites States
Andras
Grand I
Lake Champlais
Java
Grand Isle
Amistant Secreta
Canada
Heavy Selling Drives Stocks To New Lows On Market Rally
In New York on August 20 heavy short selling pushed major stocks to lows amid a weak reaction by leaders like General Motors. Despite two rally attempts, large sellers derailed gains as firms such as Durant and Schwab pulled back from constructive trading. In Port Washington New York Horace E Dodges of Detroit completed a record boat trip in 18 hours with a Detroit to Port Washington run noted during a motor boat race day.
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New York
General Motors
Durant
Schwab
United Prose
Port Washington
N. Y
Horace E. Dodges
Detroit
Investigation culminates in indictments in Florida real estate fraud
United Press reports warrants mailed to 40 promoters linked to Florida fraud schemes. Cases target Pulford Development and Arcadia Gardens, with $2.8 million claimed as cash faked. investigation led by U S district attorney and Chicago inspectors.
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Jacksonville
Florida
Sire
Pullard By
Wim M Gober
Tampa
U.S
Imes
Walter Tobinson
Ford
Chicago
Posal
Gober
Pulford Development
Mort
Valentino Passes Crisis In Illness
New York Aug 20 Rudolph Val Jenting actor faced a crisis in his illness but showed signs of improvement. An unexpected relapse could still endanger the recovering star, though he had begun to smoke again and hoped to wait a bit longer before any further actions.
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United Press
New York
Rudolph Val Jenting
Lindy
Valentin
Ginhe
Youthful Negro to Pay Death Penalty
Philip Buman an 18 year old Black man is scheduled to hang at 5 p m today in the state prison at Moundsville West Virginia for the murder of Philes Shaw a grocery clerk at Lambert s Run Spatith Gov Gore denied clemency after review of records and reports of the youth s sanity
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Uniren Rress
Moundsville
W.va
Philip
Buman
Philes Shaw
Lambertss Run
Spatith
Clementy
Howard Gore
Woman dies as car plunges over embankment near Harrisburg
One woman is killed and seven people are injured when an automobile ran over an embankment outside Harrisburg Pennsylvania late yesterday. The victim was identified as 60 year old Sophia Thomas.
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Frese
Harrisburg
Here
Sophia Thomas
Five Best Radio Features Listed Across Cities
A schedule lists KOA Denver at 8 P.M. Mountain Standard with Municipal Band. Toronto at 10 P.M. stem Dayflight CNRT performing String Artette and Apollo Male Quartet. WSR Atlanta at 3: Varying times. WCX Detroit at 7 P.M. Baskem Standard presenting Detroit Symphony Orchestra. WOO Davenport at 8:30 B.M. Central Standard Bands.
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KOA
Denver
Toronto
Cnrt Stringartette
Apollo
WSR
Atlanta
Credn
WCX
Detroit
Detroit Symphony
Davenport
Central Standard
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