Geologist Tarr and Scientists Escape Capsized Boat
In Alaska near Fairbanks Professor Ralyt Tarr and fellow geologists survived a capsized skiff while collecting data for the National Geographical Society. They swam ashore after the vessel overturned on the Big Delta river, narrowly avoiding drowning as their summer expedition faced loss of gear and samples.
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Professor Tarr
Ithaca
Ralyt Tarr
Heath
Big Delta
Alaska
National Geographica Society
Dr. Tarr
Fairbanks
Inquest to Probe Lerigh Wreck at Shortsville
Rochester reports indicate one more death from the Lerigh wreck raises the toll to 23 with Miss Mary J. Hassett of Philadelphia among the dying. Four patients at Rochester hospitals remain in critical condition as investigators from Washington and Albany prepare to probe the disaster, focusing on the broken rail as the possible cause. All bodies except Miss Prodei fon Wrinke er of Philadelphia have been claimed. morbid curiosity draws crowds to the wreck site.
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Shortaville
Washington
Albany
Rochester
Mary J. Hassett
Philadelphia
Clifton Springs San Starium
Manchester
Memorial Hospital
Canandaigua
Harry B. Smith
Syre
Leigh
Sian Everett
Vireginia Avenue
Niagara Falls
Jo Saph Hickey
South Street
Howard Hoadley
Mra
Army Lawrence
Shortsville
Esselin
Investie
Shorlaville Morgue
Asit
Lineal Post
G. A. Ry
Nere
Jamey Tayce
Rothester
Suspected Mona Lisa in Frames Aboard Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse
Two passengers seen with two frames aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse en route to New York are suspected of carrying the Mona Lisa. They were observed handling frames and a possible painting might be hidden between them.
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Cherbourg
New York
Attempt to Extort From Los Angeles Times Owner
General H G Otis, owner of the Los Angeles Times, said a demand was made for 10000 to save himself from threatened death. Police were alerted after detectives were dispatched to Otis home when two men were seen nearby. He received three threatening calls during the day, including claims that McNamara allies would kill him, and a demand for a 1000 payment to Broadway by 11:16.
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Los Angeles, Cit
H. G. Otiis
Los Angeles Times
General Otis
Reyers
McNamarae
Los Angeles
Broadway
Otis
Bank Official in Dolgeville Teller Found Dead in Field
Arthur Thodes, teller at the First National Bank of Dolgeville, N Y, visiting here with his wife, was found dead in a field at Cold Brook with a bullet wound to the head and a revolver nearby. Officials say no examination of his accounts has been made, but express confidence in him. He was due to report to work today.
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First National
Dolgeville
Aden
Arthur Thodes
First National Bank
Cold Brook
Ims
Young Lawyer Marries Senior Partner’s Daughter
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes a young lawyer’s rapid career move after marrying the senior partner’s daughter, implying a shortcut through the legal ranks and suggesting a fast rise in a respected firm.
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Tnt
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Beattie Faces Trying Ordeal in Murder Trial
Chesterfield Court House Aug 28 The first week of Winant Beattie’s murder trial has been strenuous as the prosecution readies to call its key witnesses. Beattie, held from Richmond, endures a tense defense conference while prosecutors prepare to establish motive and confront contradictions in his story. Witnesses to be called include Paul Beattie and Mrs Beattie as the trial moves toward constructive testimony on the weapon and circumstances surrounding the homicide.
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Chesterfield Court House
Var
Henry Clay Bualle
Beattie
Browehe
Richmond
Big Iron Herve
Westile
Hioure
Harry M. Stakh, Jr
FU Carter
Winant
Dafault
Harry Beattie
Paul Beattie
Paral Beattie
Nashvid
Huaband
Wife
Bealsty Minford
Beattie sought divorce to force father’s anger and join Binford woman
The prosecution argues Beattie planned to harm Miss Owen to spur a final divorce from Gelity and win freedom to live with the Binford girl in Richmond. Owen traveled to assist his daughter when news of the Washington death appeared. The case centers on Beattie’s haste to speed separation before his father’s patience wore out and potential murder accusations rose.
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Gelity
Mr. Owen
Richmond
Washington
Young Beattie
Miss Owen
Kknaymle
Neulab Tineford
Beattie
Fran
Ain
Fuchmond
Murdes
Insurance Origins Mystery Dates Back to 43.4 B.C.
A fragmentary note suggests insurance origins are uncertain but likely trace to 43.4 B.C. The text cites ancient beliefs without specifying a verifiable source or detailed events.
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Warren National Bank
Warren, Pa
Philadelphia Record
Lerigh Wreck
H. G. Otis
American Preax Association
Omervy Trust Company
Oil City, Pa
First National Bank of Warren, Penn’a
Warren County
F. K. Russell
R. H. Winger
Teller
Henderson
Rex-Smith
Aeroplane Company
Paul Peck
Aviator
WII
State Agricultural Department
Wake Morgaridge
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