R101 disaster inquiry points to human fault and drift
London October reports the R-101 investigation suggesting human error over structural failure in the dirigible disaster near Allonne France. Westminster inquest underway as 47 victims are laid to rest with evidence indicating low altitude, cross winds, cabin ignition and a late ballast release ordered by Flight Lieutenant H C Irwin.
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United Preas
London
Sir Ministry
Westminster
Allonne
France
H. ¢. Trwin
Athletics Clinch World Series With 7 1 Victory Over Cardinals
Philadelphia pitcher George Earnshaw stars as the Athletics win their second straight world championship, defeating St Louis 7 to 1 in the sixth game. Hallahan loses for the Cardinals as the A's hammer five hits off multiple pitchers, securing the title in this decisive contest.
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Frank Getty
United Press
Shibe Park
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Loui Cardinals
George Earnshaw
Cardinals
Bill’ Hallahan
St. Louis
A's
Douthit Gent
Doutthit
Adams
Foxx
Watkins
Athletics
Bishop
Frisch
Mykes
Cochran
Cochrane
Simmons
Miller
Cent
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Box Score and Notes From St Louis Philadelphia Game
Box score and game notes cover St Louis versus Philadelphia with player lineups and batting details. Key performances include Dykes Cochran and Simmons with multi hit efforts and Hafey two base hits, while Hallahan and Johnson pitched for St Louis and Philadelphia respectively. Attendance cited near 30 000 and umpire assignments listed.
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Molass
Esc.s
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cochrane
Simmons
Miller
Haas
Hafey
Fisher
Foxx
Viné
Wits
Hass
Wilao
Mallahen
Paxs
Timpires
Rigler
Gelgel
Beardob
Moriarty
Hoover Back in Capital After Speaking Tour
United Press reports President Hoover concluded a five day speaking tour through Cleveland Boston and the Carolinas. He said the case rests until voters go to the polls on November 4 to decide on a Republican congress. Crowds greeted him warmly with one Salisbury man urging continued prosperity.
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United Press
Washington
Hoover
Cleveland
Boston
Carolinas
North
South Carolina
Charlotte
High Point
Salisbury
Greensboro
White House
Three Men Trapped After Dalton Mine Explosion
Three men were trapped in the Dalton coal mine after a shaft fire destroyed buildings and sent smoke through the interior. Rescue workers in gas masks faced grim odds as they entered the mine to reach Robert Douglas, 50, engineer, Russell Shanklin, 48, and Harry Sword, 50, with hopes fading for their escape.
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Dalton
Robert Douglas
Russell Shanklin
Harry Sword
Improvement of Secondary Roads Sought
A committee from the Erie County Rural Letter Carriers association met county commissioners in North East to push improvements to the county secondary roads and farm to market roads. The group included Norman G. McLallen Waterford president and George A. Reed Erie vice president with other officers. County Controller Harvey Willis and Commissioner Davis pledged cooperation.
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Erie County Rural Carriers’ Association
Norman G. McLallen
Waterford
Erie County Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
George A. Reed
Erie
Prank Wimner
Wattsburg
Ned H. Goodell
Ediihoro
Mra
NM. G. McLallen
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Letter Carriers’ Association
N. H. Goodell
North East
Harvey Willis
Davis
Parade marks road opening in Mercer county
United Press reports a parade in Mercer Pa to celebrate the completion of the Perry highway through Mercer county. The event features floats depicting Commodore Perry and his battle with the English on Lake Erie.
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United Press
Mercer
Pittsburgh
Mercer County
Commodore Perry
Lakerie
Children Aid Society relief work outlined in city report
The Children’s Aid Society, a relief agency funded by the Community Chest, presented a review of its activities. It described aiding children at home through food, training, medical care. arranging hospital treatment and devices like glasses and braces. placing neglected or problem children in foster or free homes. and preparing preschool health care, with further details continued on page eight.
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The
S Children's Aid Society
Resignation of Lowenthal to be Investigated at Commission Meet
Washington October reports indicate the resignation of Max Lowenthal as secretary of President Hoover's law enforcement commission may spark a congressional probe. The commission, meeting after a long summer break, faces questions about Lowenthal's departure and the group s handling of crime studies and enforcement proposals amid political pressure. Lowenthal, who served without pay, had wanted a scientific inquiry into crime causes and cures rather than urgent political action.
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Law Enforcement Commission
New York
United Press
Washington
Max Lowenthal
Hoayers
Commission
Lowenthal
George W. Wickersham
Wickersham
Treasury
Justice Department
Congress
Wickersham Commission
United States
Senate primary probes delay Pennsylvania inquiry
Washington Oct 8 The Senate campaign expenditure committee has postponed further investigation of the Pennsylvania primary campaign from last May 20 after the November election. Other states Texas Minnesota Colorado New Jersey West Virginia Illinois also delayed until after elections. Democratic primaries will command most committee attention before the general elections.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Permay Yania
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Radio Entertainment Schedule Across NBC and CBS Networks
Today’s top radio line up lists WJZ at 1:30 with NBC network programs, Cook on WABC at 8:00 and a CBS concert on WEAR at 8:00. Mobiloil Concert airs at 8:00 on WEAR, Cemel Pleasure Hour at 9:30 on WJZ, and Vincent Lopez and Orchestra on WEAF at 11:00.
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WJZ
NBC Network
Cook
WABC
CBS Network
WST
WEAR
Lake steamer goes aground near Milwaukee in fog
The steamship Burlington ran aground in thick fog on Lake Michigan ten miles south of Milwaukee. Crew of five remained aboard as rescue efforts by golf guards and tug captains pressed on. Last night boats were driven to port by high seas. officials said the vessel and crew were not in danger. The Burlington left Gary early Tuesday morning and encountered a very foggy voyage believed to have driven it onto a reef.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Burlington
Lake Michigan
Here
Burlingtons
Sullivan
Gary
Intl
Pee Wee Golf Mania Ends In Jail For Disturbing The Peace
In Los Angeles a boy named Dyt on a Downey pee wee course grew furious after missing putts. He chased players away with his putter, sought more courses in Bellflower, and was jailed under 15 days for disturbing the peace while under observation for insanity. Deputy sheriffs took 20 minutes to subdue him.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cjerard & Dyt
Hynés
Dyt
Downey
Bellflower
Both Drivers Blamed In Woman's Death At Erie Crash
Coroner's jury blames drivers of both cars in a fatal Erie crash that killed Mrs. Winnie Ecklund, 51, of North Warren. The collision at 28th and Perry streets occurred last Monday night as Mrs. Ecklund rode with her brother Norman McKay. Dewey driven car struck them as McKay's coupe overturned, leaving Ecklund with a broken back and other injuries. She died two days later at St. Vincent's Hospital.
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G. H. Ecklund
Warren
D. H. McKay
Erie
28Th
Perry Streets
Winnie Eek
Labor Secretary Davis Opens $12.9 Million Plant
AMBRIDGE Pa Oct 8 Secretary of Labor Davis once an iron paddler will speak at the opening of a 12.9 million plant in Economy near Here, built by the A M Byers Company. The plant uses a new process to produce wrought iron with nearly double the output of hand puddling in the furnace, signaling a major efficiency gain for the industry.
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Davis
United Press
Puddler
Sharon Atech Mills
Kelley claims Work's decision has false basis
New York report details Ralph Kelley, a suspended Interior Department employee, accusing former Secretary Walter Work of a ruling that validated oil land claims in western Colorado as wrong. Kelley cites oil claims valued at 20 to 300 thousand dollars and lists attending lawyers from Pure Oil, Union Oil, Prairie Oil and Gas, Midwest Refining, Continental Oil, and others.
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United Press
New York
Ralph
Kelley
Interior Department
New York World
Hubert Worl
Mi- Wong
Colorado
Work
Telley
Gen. L. Summers
J. D. Freeman
Denver Field
General Land Office
Denver
Freeman
ifeNley
Freeman-Summers
Pure Oil Co
Union Oil Co
California
Prairie Oil and Gas Co
Midwest Refining Co
Continental Oil Co
Garter of Co
Hotel Corry stockholders meet October 27
The Corry Hotel Company to hold its annual stockholders meeting at the hotel office on Monday evening October 27. Nine directors to be elected for the coming year. Annual reports to be reviewed and debated. Stock transfer books close October 27 evening and reopen October 28 morning. Some operating data from the past year may be presented to stockholders.
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Corry Hotel
Mestocke Bolders
Revolt grows as Brazil tightens naval control
Government appeals to quell uprising across southern and other states as federal cruisers bomb coastal bases in Rio Grande do Sul and Pernambuco. Rebels claim ten victories while authorities mobilize reserves to 4200 by October. Rio de Janeiro forces press advances in Minas Gerais and Bahia fronts amid uncertain reports from Pernambuco and Paraíba.
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State de Janeiro
Rio Grande Do Sull
Rio Grande Do Nort
Pemmambuco
Riga
Janey
Fede
Bello Horizanvé
Minas Gersee
C. A. Powell
United Press
Rio DE Janeiro
Get
Brazil
Rio Grande
Perumbuco
Estiio Coimbra
Rio di Janeiro
Gurlog de Lima Cavalcanti
Pernawiinico
Dony Santos
Politioal
Josa Pessoa
Julio Lyra
Parahuba
Pernambuco
Central Region
Sic Minas Geraés
Belly Horizonte
Williams Confesses to Glen Mills Matron Slaying
Alexander Williams a 16 year old inmate at Glen Mills Reform School confessed to murdering Mrs Vida Rebare the 33 year old matron Friday afternoon Police said Williams told Major M G Hickman superintendent he hated her husband and wanted to steal He attacked with an ice plate stabbing 88 times and crushed her with a heavy instrument After a three hour grilling he admitted and then reconsidered later saying he would make a confession but asked to speak privately first
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Glen Mills Reform School
Unicorpess
Philadelphia
Vida Rebare
Wikdame
Hickman
Big
Williams
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