Tragic Holiday Bus Crash Near Sing Sing Prison
A Brooklyn delegation's holiday excursion ended in a deadly bus crash near Ossining New York as a charter bus plunged down a hill, burst into flames, killing many and injuring others. Investigators found brakes ineffective and drivers struggled to control the vehicle as flames swept through the wreck, with most victims believed to be Brooklyn Democratic League members.
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Sing Sing
Sumilay
Hopline
Una Guthorites
Ngurly
Score
Liwat
Margiles
Brooklyn Democratic League
Hudson
Brookslyn
Ossining
Franke Imperatore
Quuers
Imperatore
Littom
Eviy
Fenrey
Glnw
Severn Westchester
Urge Rebuilding of Arm Butte Turmoil Strikes Copper Mines
In Butte Montana the copper industry faces renewed unrest as a weekend of disorder culminates in arson and attacks on mine infrastructure. Officials warn a general strike could erupt by August 1 if protections and security are not strengthened, with the Anaconda Copper Mining Company appealing to authorities for guard patrols.
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Phil Curran
United Press
Butte
Mont
Vncenne
Watve Today
Reid Robinson
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Comity Ottiehits
Governa Branie Cooney
Parrot
Air Corps Expansion and Reforms Urged by Baker Board
A Baker committee report urged a major reorganization of the U S Army Air Corps to achieve top global efficiency. It calls for expanding to 4300 planes, raising annual flying hours from 180 to 400, closer ground air coordination, quicker wartime industry expansion, and a liberal policy for experimental developments. It rejects federal built airplane factories and favors competitive procurement.
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United Press
Washington
United States Army Air Corps
Baker Lowsd
of Warner
Newton D. Baker
Wilson
All Corps
Troy Pene
Wir
Defense rests in New York trial of McKay and Graham
The defense rested late today in New York as James C. McKay and William Graham faced Reno gamblers accused of participation in an international venture.
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New York
James C. McKay
William
Cirley) Graham
Reno
Stocks At New Lows In 1934 Market Plunge
New York July 23. Selling orders from every section of the country sent stocks lower, producing the greatest volatility in weeks. Bearish rumors and nervous traders pushed prices down while many accounts, drained by prior losses, were sold out. Brokerage houses raced to call more money as vacationing traders reportedly left accounts unprotected.
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United Press
New York
Five Prisoners Escape Through Sewer at Philadelphia Penitentiary
Philadelphia July 23 police launched a citywide manhunt after five convicts escaped from Eastern Penitentiary by crawling through a sewer. George Wilson William Con Way and Edward Zielenski were captured within hours. Martin Parrell and Frank Wiley remained at large as officers guarded exits and checked railroad cars to stop their escape.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Astern
Martin Parrell
Frank Wiley
George Wilson
William Con Way
Edward Zielenski
Wilson
Zrelenski
Wiley
Warell Fe
Third Party in Penn A Now Seen as Probability
Joseph S. Wasney reports a potential third party emerging in Pennsylvania to challenge the Democratic and Republican tickets in November. The Progressive movement may field Pinchot for Senate, Margiotti for Governor, and Kaufman for Lieutenant Governor, all with strong followings from May primaries.
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Penn
Pinchot
Margiotti
Kaufman
Joseph S. Wasney
United Press
Philadelphia
Jay
Gifford Pinchot
Charles J. Martil
David 1 Suiman
Kayman
Towande
Milford
Rautmen
Towandi
California renews war on Reds with raids and arrests
In California, vigilante style citizen committees hunted suspected Communists. Richmond raiders smashed garnishings and burned literature at four homes. police arrested five men with suspected subversive ties. San Mateo headquarters and a party gathering place were wrecked. Los Angeles officers tracked 13 alleged Communists who vanished after leaving Santa Barbara.
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United Press
Francisco
California
Richmond
Calif
Polles
Gage
San Mateo County
Communist Party
Parymanders
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Sasi Jose
Plan to impeach Langer in North Dakota civil war shift
North Dakota’s political crisis moved from martial law to a power struggle as the legislature, at its own motion, prepared impeachments against Governor William H. Langer and Acting Governor Ole Olson. Committees were to define procedures, while a drive to probe Langer’s federal conviction for extorting funds from government employees intensified the battle between the governor and lawmakers.
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United Press
Bismarck
N. D
North Takota
Tte
Ole Olson
Lawson
Olson
Langer
P.O. Lathre
Trucks Defy Police as Minneapolis Pickets Halt Garbage
In Minneapolis on July 28, over 200 pickets blocked garbage truck routes while National Guardsmen prepared for martial law. Gov Olson, Mayor Baimbridge, and union leaders voiced assurances and warnings as police convoys were organized to move halted vehicles amid rising violence fears.
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United Press
Minneapolis
Pat Page
Floyd
Fe Olson
Tim Buckley
Minnapolis
Minyd
Tateriuly
Roosevelt draws near Hawaiian shores at sea
The U S cruiser Houston carrying President Roosevelt moves toward the Hawaiian Islands on smooth seas. By dawn tomorrow the Houston and the New Orleans will be within sight of Hawaii with a large welcome anticipated for the first presidential visit to the islands.
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New Orleans
Roosevelt
United Press
U. 5
Houston
Hawaiian Islands
Hlawélin Shores
Notorious gunman shot by federal agents outside Chicago theatre
Notorious gunman was fatally shot by U S agents as he left a Chicago theatre. Two women bystanders were injured but not seriously. The attacker died with a smile on his lips as public safety items were not used.
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Chicago
Dillinger Finally Fell in Chicago Shootout Mystery Ends in Alley
Chicago July 23 A mass of bullets felled John Dillinger at 10 40 last night as federal agents and police shot him near a Gold Coast theater His two companions fled as crowds mobbed the scene. Mrs Theresa Paulus and Mrs Etta Natelski were wounded in the hail of gunfire. The fallen outlaw died with a smile, a woman on each arm, and his killers left amid a sea of shouts and frenzy. Evelyn Frechette, his former companion, was found in morgue citations as the escort's watch bore on her photograph. The public swarmed for souvenirs and lurid details as officials moved the body to a hospital.
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Chicago
John Dillinger
Dillinger
Gold Coast
Aichigun City Inn
Wiks Miriee
Sheri’ Saver
Ot Lima
Getty
Dillingee
Theresa Paulus
Etta Natelski
Alxindome
Burke
Mas Ion Evelyn Frechette
By Graph
Dia
Manhattan Mets
Alexian Brothers Hospital
Jehildren
Gaest
George
Bugs
Woman in Red Led U S Agents to Scene
In Chicago on July 23 a mysterious figure guided federal agents to the theatre where John Dillinger was allegedly nabbed. Melvin Purvis of the FBI would not confirm details but hinted an unnamed person could claim the Dillinger reward. the report continues on page seven.
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U.S
United Press
Chicago
Jottinger
Melvin L. Purvis
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Natibe
Caprht
Purvis
Paison
Dilinger
Pollu
Toll Mounts As Heat Wave Is Unbroken
Heat wave tightens grip across the plains with high temperatures and mounting deaths. Kansas City reports 11 heat deaths over the weekend, St. Louis 22 yesterday and 58 in three days, while Nebraska and nearby states record additional fatalities. Crops wither and livestock suffer as temperatures push toward 100 degrees across the region.
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St. Louis
United Press
Kansas City
Lintaln
Neb
Lerdlay
Kansas
Nebraska
Killed in Fall While Guarding Sole Nickel
In New York July 23 Arthur Roxbury unemployed and his family of seven faced hardship as a lone picket stood outside a flat. He attempted to buy buns, confronted by a dark corner robber who demanded money. Roxbury fled, leaped from a fire escape, struck his head, and died from a fractured skull while the nickel remained safe.
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Ey Whea
New York
Arthur Roxbury
Roxbury
Pakary
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