Buckley Slain by Three Gunmen in Detroit Hotel
Gerald W Buckley a famed Detroit attorney and civic radio commentator was shot dead in the Lasalle hotel by three men as he sat reading a paper two hours after broadcasting recall results. Police state Buckley had warned of threats and carried a permit for a revolver amid a campaign against Mayor Bowles and alleged underworld ties.
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Gerald Buckley
Detroit
United Press
Michigan
Gerald W. Buckley
Buckley
Lasalle Hotel
Waibo
Charles Bowles
Bowles
Tobby
Wlevan
Paul Buckley
McSwiggin
Lingle
Lt. Mary's
Kan
the Word Motor Company
WMBC
Tis
Heat Wave Eases as Rain Brings Relief in East
Western Pennsylvania expects cooler air from yesterday’s rain with temperatures falling to the 70s. The heat wave, sweeping the lower Atlantic states, caused many deaths, with New York City recording 19 additional fatalities as relief moves in and forecasters warn of possible Midwest heat rises.
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New York
Atlantic States
Middle West
Mercury
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
United Press
New York City
Marianna Vernicasa
New Brunswick
N. J
Bridge collapse in Coblenz during Rhine festival kills many
A crowded iron bridge over the Moselle in Coblenz collapsed after a rain day ending a fireworks program. Official death list counted 38 with 16 injured and many others missing or submerged. An American youth Raymond Lewey of Akron and his grandfather were among the victims. rescue teams worked along the riverbank to recover victims and clear debris.
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Coblenz
Germany
Rhineland
Moselle
Raymond Lewley
Akron
Cotlens
Ehrenbreitstein
Paris Flight Plan Hints for Dieudenne Coste and Bellonte
Bulletin reports Dieudenne Coste and Maurice Bellonte may depart Friday morning from Paris for New York City in a proposed flight. Hoover aides privately discuss political status at the White House amid Republican leadership questions. John J. Lewis of United Mine Workers is convicted of contempt of court and fined. Armed posse searches woods near Greenwood for two Black suspects in a storekeeper’s holdup slaying.
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Paris
Frenchair Ministry
Dieudenne Coste
Maurice Bellonte
Paria
New York City
Washinton
Hoover
White House
Claudius, Huston
Republican National Committee
Springfield
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Charles G.briggle
Shreveport
Greenwood
Here
Curtiss, Pioneer in Aviation, Dies in Buffalo
Glenn Curtiss, aviation pioneer, died in a Buffalo hospital from a blood clot on the lung after an appendicitis operation. The 20 year earlier Albany to New York flight had astonished the world. He was admitted a little over a week ago for appendicitis and underwent surgery. The postoperative clot proved fatal.
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United Press
Euppalo
Glenn Curtiss
Albany
New York City
Buffalo
Four Gangsters Die in Electric Chair in Trenton
Four gangsters were executed in the electric chair in Trenton New Jersey for the murder of a bus company cashier during a holdup. Victor Giampietto Frank Jersey Kid McBrine Joseph Melanga and Joseph Radio were pronounced dead after the current surged at 8 07 p m Giampietto went first and was followed by McBrine Melanga and Radio in a quiet chamber with prison officials present.
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Tronton
N. J
Victor Giampietto
Frank
Jersey Kid" McBrine
Joseph Melanga
Joseph Radio
Giampietto
Louis Guazard
Giarapietro
McBrine
Mac
Melanga
Glampiatyo
Man and wife held for slugging man in Pittsburgh scene
In Johnstown a man and his wife were detained as detectives probed the assault on Edyard Jones who lay with a fractured skull after an endurance tree-sitting incident. Jones, attacked during a contest, was hospitalized and 19 competitors were noted to have hours credited.
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United Press
Clarence
Pashel
Yuman
South Side
Sam
Jones
Uwe
Pennsylvania National Guardsmen Train at Mt Gretna Camp
At Mt Gretna Camp Stewart Pennsylvania July 23 the 118th Engineers advance pontoon bridge work on Lake Duffee while infantry and cavalry drill. The 104th cavalry notes enough trained mounts to reduce green-coat usage. Ninety seven percent of the regiment in camp, fire firing began yesterday and continues today.
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Camp Stewart
MT. Gretna
Pennsylvania
Lake Duffee
104Th
New Small Animal Hospital Opens in City
Dr Calyin F Bennett opens a small animal hospital in the rear of his East South street home near Corry. Built by Franks W Parsons & Son, the frame structure houses reception, dirt room, laboratory, operating room, and kennel, with night work lighting and ample space for expanded veterinary service.
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Calyin F. Bennett
East South Street
Corry
Franks W. Parsons
Bennett
U S Steel May Buy Oil Well Supply in August Option
Local investors note that United States Steel Corp has until August 25 to exercise an option to acquire Oil Well Supply Co, a major maker of drilling machinery and supplies. If exercised, Oil Well Supply would become the outlet for National Tube Co. pipe in oil fields worldwide, a U S Steel subsidiary. Oil Well Supply operates plants in the United States and Mexico and makes sholters engines pumps and drilling and fishing tools. Walter Bertrenyis from Cleveland is visiting relatives this week.
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Pittsburgh
United States Steel Corporation
Benjamin F Hartig
Oid Well Supply Co
U.S. Steel
National Tube Company
National ‘Tube
U. S. Steel
Oil Well Supply
United States
Mexico
Red Wing Fliers Prepare for Weekend Air Show
Leo Murphy of Red Wing Flying Service arrives to arrange a five passenger plane visit at Spring Street Hill Field for Saturday Sunday and Monday. The event follows the death of Roy Ahearn in a New Jersey crash and will feature air rides at 25 cents each plus parachute jumps and aerial stunts performed by Captain Arthur Pierce and crew from the Red Wing Service.
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Leo Murphy
Red Wing Flying Service
Spring Street Hill Field
Red Wing
Roy Ahearn
New Jersey
Murphy
Arthur Pierce
U.S
Ag Ying
Bowles Ousted At Detroit For Vice Alliance
Detroit voters recall Mayor Chas Bowles in a record recall vote 120,863 to 89,979. Bowles, claiming fraud, begins plans for a future bid in the August special election to seek reelection amid charges of vice ties and mismanagement. The recall marks the first such action against a mayor of a city over half a million.
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Bowles
Detroit
Mich
Chas
Underworld
Gambers
Lil
Wis
Today's Five Best Radio Entertainments
Five radio programs listed with networks and times across WABC WEAF and WIZ. Entries include Manhattan moods Chicago Little Symphony Coca Cola Program California Melodies and Camel Pleasure Hour with varying start times EST.
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WABC
WEAF
NBC
Chicago Little Symphony
WIZ
NBG
NBC Network
Corry Gold Star Mother to Sail July 30
Mrs Eugene Miller, the city's only Gold Star Mother, will sail to France this year. She departs Corry July 28 on the America, after a VFW Ladies Auxiliary reception at the VFW Home attended by 35 guests. The event featured songs by Mrs Dawson Olmstead, readings by Mrs John Boland Jr, and a gold piece presented to Mrs Miller. Ice cream and cake followed, with red white and blue decorations.
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West Church Street
Veterans of Foreign Wars
V. FW
Miller
France
Corry
New York
America
Dawson’ Olmstead
Waslington
D. C
I Barlow, Jr
John Boland, Jr
I Boleid
Probe trolley crash injuring 28 persons
Pittsburgh July 23 A charge of negligence was made by Traffic Inspector Dorsey who blamed the intersection where two street cars collided yesterday. Several injured remained in hospitals with at least four in serious condition. Investigators consider traffic lights or other safeguards pending findings. Public Safety Department and Pittsburgh Railways Company will continue inquiries.
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Naples
Villanova
Montecalvo
Avellino
Venosa
Potenza
Italy
Mein
Capitanain
Ribotta
Rio Nera
Atella
Mercato San Serepino
Buonalbergo
Oscolo
Araldo Crosidlanza
Rome
Mont de Cabini
Mlorence
Lenai
Jethvken
Leoni
Jemmieni
Melfi
Mussolini
Filippo Crimonesi
Red Cross
Mele
de Rossi ‘Vargas
Vestivian Observatory
Ueedthedesi
Cava del Tireni
Salerno
Monte ‘Vulture
Pittsburgh
Dorsey
Jose Pen
Public Safety Department
Pittsburgh Railways Company
Jiveré
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