Tempest Toll Exceeds Hundred in Mexican Coastline
Reports from Mexico City describe a devastating hurricane across the Baja California peninsula and Vera Cruz region. More than 50 dead at Santa Rosalia, eight killed near La Paz, with many vessels lost or missing in Progreso and Vera Cruz. Harbor wreckage fills Vera Cruz harbor as towns like Boca Del Rio and Alvarado report disrupted communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Lower California
Vera Cruz
National Telegraph
Santa Rosalia
la Paz
Aajd
Gulf
Progreso
Yucatan
Vera Cruz City
Vera Cruz Gate
Boca del Rio
Alvarado
Second Hand Clothing Drive For Winter Announced
Miss Elizabeth Martin chairs a joint American Red Cross and Community Welfare campaign for second hand clothing running all next week with headquarters at 510 Main. Office opens Monday at nine, several groups will receive and collect goods daily, with transportation coordinated by Mrs. Allan Herman. Donated items will be distributed by Red Cross and Community Welfare, not from headquarters, to help needy men women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Martin
American Red Cross
Commonnity Welfare Association
Main Street
Herbert Martin
Red Cross
Community Welfare
Allan Herman
Transportation Committee
Herman
Last Rites Held Here for Dr. Harry Burch
Funeral services for Dr. Harry Burch were conducted at Townes' Chapel by Rev. G J D Parker Rev J L Brey and Rev James M Shelburne with burial in Leemons cemetery. Despite years away from Danville he remained remembered by friends and family including his sister Mrs Jelia Burch and a large group of colleagues and pallbearers from the medical community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
B. F. Carter
W. ©. Gardner
Daniel Gardner
WT. Wilkins
J. R. Bell
A. M. Turner
Howard Dickenson
Berkeley A. Poljox
Guy PF. Welton
Marvin Watson
Sam Brown
Ben W. Beach
Charle Bradley
A. R. Parker
Allen Herman
Mion Herman
Herbert m. Emmetson Feregusoen
Darnest Helteler
Waylen Harrison
Clyde Fitch
Waverly Cousins
Br." R. Murray
Rutherfeoth Harvey
Flynn Ragland
P. G. Ragland
L. B. Cabiness
Forrest Seales
Wreliff Swain
Glenn Updike
Jim Lea
Roy Payne Baugh T. Wiliams
Public School Session Opens as Enrollment Delays Reported
Denville public schools began the new term after the summer break but principals had not yet submitted enrollment statements, leaving immediate class eligibility and attendance unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denville
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Market Edges Higher Early
New York stocks wobble in early trading amid disappointment over a rally, with major issues dipping earlier but recovering. Coca Cola and American Telephone retreat briefly while others like General Electric and Bethlehem Steel hold near steady as noon quotations show varied moves across large blocks of shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eatry
Met
American Telephone
Coca Cola
American Can Union Prolific
American Water Works
American Power and Light
Southern
Pacific
Woolworth
Case
Johns Manville
Sterling
Gourtesy Thomson and McKinnon
Adams Express
Alleghany Corporation
American Can
American International
Atlantic Refining
American Locomotive
American Smelters
American Tel
Tel American Tobacco
Erryrerr
Baldwin Locomoth
B& O
Barmsdall
Bethlehem Steel Byers
Saaeees
Chrysler
Fox Film A
Texas
General ‘Electric
Kmennerott
Erecszet
Zere Bly Eveee
International Nickel
Int
Telenc Tel
Julius Kayser Kelvinator
Mussouri
Kas
Montgomery Ward
National Biscuit
National Power and Light
Nevada Copper
Packard
Pennsylvania
Phillips Pete
Panto Corporation
Radio
Stewart Warner
Studebaker Corporation
Texas Gulf Sulphur - Texas Corporation
Union Carbide
United Aircraft
Seeeerees- SE
United Corporation
United Gas
Weneaceeegers
Pipe and Foundry
G. S. Rubber
Unpaid Notes and Ku Klux Klan Involvement Questioned
A motion alleges a $2,900 loan tied to the 1928 presidential campaign funds, with Baskin as Grand Dragon of Virginia authorized by the Ku Klux Klan to negotiate loans used to influence the Virginia referendum and the Democratic candidate. The notes carry 6 percent interest and include attorney fees. A tent revival in Riceville started with Rev. F. W. Anderson and will run two weeks with nightly services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baskin
Grand Dragon
Realm of
Virginia
Ku Klux Klan
Charbsm Savings Bank
J. J. Baskin
Knights of the Ku Khar Blan l
F. W. Anderson
Riceville Esterday
Budget Body Visiting Two Places Today
Governor Pollard's advisory commission on the budget visited the University of Virginia and the Blue Ridge sanitarium in Charlottesville. Final hearings for state departments and institutions were scheduled for tomorrow after the return to Richmond. Several officials testified on needs for the next biennium and costs for highway rights of way rose by 400 000 to about 1 000 000. The group weighed possible remedies including a citizenry based condemnation commission and continued road construction funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Pollard
University of Virginia
Blue Ridge
Charlottesville
H. G. Shirley
E. R. Combs
Rice M. Youell
State Penitentiary
T. McCall Frazier
State Division of Motor Vehicles
H. R. Mc‘tlwaine
Commission
Ivvirginia Commission For the Blind
Virginia Truck Experiment Station
State Industrial Commission
State Board of Medical Examiners
Virginia Real Estate Commission
State Board of Pubic Welfare
Bicirley
Highway Department
Combs
Major Youell
Sor
Fra‘ller
McIwaine
Reidsville Highs Schedule Nine Games This Season
Reidsville High, under coaches L. J. Perry and Vernon Briggs, opens with the Madison combination and lists a nine game slate. Captain O Truitt leads the squad as they face Madison at Reidsville and Mebane on back-to-back Fridays, with a Greensboro clash on September 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reidsville Highs
Reidsville
N. C
Geensboro
Reidsville Luckies
Reidsville High
L. J. Perry
Vernon Briggs
Elon College
Perry
Madison Combination
Mebane
Col Whirlwinds
Greensboro
O. Truitt
Madison
Melidane
Hillsboro
Burnington
High Point
Leaksville
Roxboro
Asheboro
Denies Fair Intended For Whites Only In South Boston
Pentille Fair secretary Bency B Watkins refutes reports that the coming Danville Fair excludes colored exhibitors. He says colored people are invited to participate and receive fair treatment. Judges are brought from afar, and exhibit tagging hides exhibitor identity until awards are announced, ensuring impartial results. A classified note lists a brown suitcase of clothing and silverware lost between South Boston and Mt Carmel with finder contact details.
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Bency B. Watkins
Pentille Fair Today
Danville
Jxiges
Watkins
Watking
South Boston
Mt. Carmel
Brown
C. W. Powell
E. L. Blackwell
Alton
Vavbr
Leaders in the Big Show
The Associated Press presents season leaders in the American and National Leagues. Notable figures include Gehrig and Ruth leading in runs and RBIs for the Yankees and Athletics powerhouses. Pitching leaders Grove and Himes highlight top win totals for their teams.
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Associated Press
Simamons
Athletics
Ruth
Yankees
Gehrig
Rut
Ankees
Averadians
Webbd
Redox
Miller
Alexander
Tigera
Johnson
Tigers
Uth
Chapman
Yanke & Johnson
Grove
Marberry
Senators
Mahaffey Athletics
Yesterday's Stars in Baseball Rides and Routs
Red Lucas and Clyde Sukeforth starred as Cincinnati outslugged the pennant race with a 4-3 win. George Earnshaw pitched six hitters for his 26th win as the Athletics celebrated their 100th victory. Cubs and Senators showcased strong hitting and pitching, while Johnny Frederick led a 16-hit attack in an 11-5 win over the Pirates. Eddie Durham and Earl Webb powered Red Sox to a 2-1 victory on a double-lest season, and Bil Hallahan aided the Cardinsis in their 18th win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Red Lucas
Clyde Sukeforth
Reds
Farmer
Gients
Cincinnati
George Earnshaw
Athletics
Indians
Woody English
Vince Barton
Cubs
Braves
al Crowder
Senators
Browns
Johnny Frederick
Laouvie
Pirates
Eddie Durham
Earl Webb
Red Sox
Bil Hallahen
Cardinsis
Phillies
Ridge Street Tabernacle to Be Torn Down
The long historic Ridge Street Tabernacle faces demolition as Danville eyes new post office plans. The old structure stood since 1890 after seven church groups funded and built it, with trustees led by J. E. Schoolfield and J. N. Wyllie among the original board. Bids expected range from twelve hundred to fifteen hundred dollars for the property and lot measuring 140 by 160 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Tabernacle
Hev
Sam P. Jones
Durham
N. C
W. G. Starr
Cartersville
J. E. Schoolfield
C. H Conrad
J. R. Jopling
W. W. Worsham
T. B. Thames
Henry Wooding
J. N. Wyllie
J. G. Penn
C. H. Conrad
E. G. Moseley
J. .N. Wyllis
W. T. Sutherlin
J. H Sutherlin
J. H. Schoolfield
E. B. Withers
K. R. Join
C. G. Holland
W. W. Wad_ all
W. N. Ruffin
Paul Venable
Harry Venable
Harry Wooding
Howad Cobb
T. B. Fitzgerald
W. H. .Buntin
S. E. Hughes
E. G. Arey
Letters Shed Light On Mystery Death Case Continues
The defense and Commonwealths Attorneys clashed as Kane faces questions of motive and flight after Mrs Kane’s death. Dr ONeill Kane testified she had long heart trouble, suggesting possible complications from a drowning death. The coroner previously deemed drowning probable but not proven homicidal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Isar- Commonwealths
Roland D. Cocke
Rane
Vanderslice
Masloff to Address Kiwanis on Russia Five Year Plan
An evening Kiwanis meeting at Hotel Danville features J P Masloff as speaker on Russia's five year program. Masloff, born in Russia and educated there, later lived in England before settling in Danville about 19 years ago. He speaks five languages and is noted for world affairs study.
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Masloff
Kiwanis
Russia
Kiwanis Club
Deiny
Hotel Danville
J. P. Masloff
Danville
Missoff
Treasury Receipts and Inquest Get Mixed Readout
Treasury receipts for September 15 totaled 1 253 054.50794 dollars while customs receipts for 75 days of September reached 16 757 458.65 dollars. Amid these financial items, defense lawyers urged that evidence at last night’s inquest favored the suspect, while Commonwealth’s Attorney Roland D. Cocks signaled possible grand jury indictment if the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington, D. C
Commonwealth
Roland, D. Cocks
Moyle and Allen Safe after Nine Day Missing Flight
Moyle and Allen, California fliers, landed on Navarin Island in the Siberian Ber ing Sea after fuel ran out during a 4485 mile non stop attempt from Idapan to Seattle. They were unhurt and refueled their monoplane ready to fly again once storms eased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Bering Sea
Idapan
Don Moyle
A. Allen
California
United States Naval
Ata Flax
St. Paul Island
Burlat
Moyle
Allen
Navarin Island
Siberia
Filers
Siberian
Tokyo
Miano
Tilgro
Sland
Nevarin
Cape Navyarin
Samushiro Beach
Japan
Fleers
Pwaich
Navarin
Jana
Nome
Alaste
Frances Bresnon
Riverside
Cal
Frank
Bresson
Navarin Islands
Samushiro
Moyle-Allen
Defense Opens In Trial Of Mrs Skaggs
In Norpol e Virginia defense witnesses begin testimony in the corporation court trial of Mrs Dorothy Skaggs for perjury. The prosecution rested and Katherine Ketchum, also indicted for perjury, testified that Skaggs visited her Ups ton Lane home the night of January 6 and lay unconscious until 10 30 the next morning. The state says Skaggs was at Ca toon's dance hall with W B Kidd the Harper case witness. Skaggs is expected to testify today with a night session planned for five Elizabeth City witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Ketchum
Norpole
Corporation Court
Dorothy Skaggs
Harper
Fights Last Night Across Cities and Wins
In Kansas City Ed Strangler Lewis of Los Angeles defeated Dama Ostopavich of Lithuania after a first fall lasting 24 minutes 4 seconds, with Ostopavich unable to continue. Deglanc of Montreal beat Count Zarynoff in Quebec after Zarynoff injury, unable to continue following the first fall in 26 minutes 12 seconds. Hans Kampfer of Germany defeated Rudy Dusek of Omaha after a 26 minute fall in St Louis. Washington and Lee scrimmage at Wilson Field, with Rosenberg and Hudson leaving squad for study commitments.
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Kansas City
Strangler
Lewis
Los Angeles
Dama Ostopavich
Lithuania
Ostopavich
Quebec
Hean Deglanc
Mon‘treal
Zarynoff
Russia
ST. Louis
Hans " Kampfer
Germany
Rudy Dusek
Omaha
Tan
Tae Washington and Lee
Wilson Field
Johin Rosenberg
Hudson
Rosenberg
Soldier recounts Civil War battles and escape near Spotsylvania
Elderly veteran describes epic winter casualties from smallpox and brutal campaigns of 1864 65. He recalls burying dying soldiers in Union hospital yards later exhumed, the Wilderness and Spottsylvania fighting, Lee’s scouts, and Major General Daniel and Colonel Boyd killed. He notes escape from capture, reunion with Tennessee troops, and meeting Lee. He details Petersburg hospital work, Davis escort, and life after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Danville
Orange Court House
Rapidan
Wilderness
George Shreves
Sam ‘Carver
Middle Rise
Johnny
George
Sam
Ues
Spottsylvania Court House
John H. Dillard
William W. Wharton
Johnson
Tennessee
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Sam J. Boyd
Mr. Wray
Gaines Mill
Petersburg
Richmond
Virginia
Jefferson Davis
Appomattox
Wray
Ewell
Jetersville
Craghead Street
General Sutherland
Davis
Chariotte
Sal
Moore
Fally
Idriax
Waste Of City Money Charged At Richmond
Richmond ordinance committee meets with the local tax equalization board to discuss alleged waste of city funds. Councilman John Hirschberg leads the investigation and questions focus on expenses for city maps automobile hire and real estate books and on employing a board member as an adviser through hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Board of Tax Equalization
John Hirschberg
Daitiater
Equalization Board
Commissioner of the Revenue
Board of Assessors
Death on Yacht Colonies Spurs Inquest in Long Island Sound
Huntington and Stamford reports state Benjamin Collings, a yachtsman, was killed before being thrown overboard from his vessel Penguin. Autopsy showed an eight raised skull fracture and ropes cut into flesh. two men allegedly abducted him and a wounded man, with Mrs Collings asserting a kidnapping and drowning plot. Coroner's inquest called. investigators seek two unidentified suspects and possible motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Berkson
Huntington Station
N.Y
Fred J. Mander
Suffolk County
Benjamin Collings
Brooklyn
Stamford
Collings
Otto Schultz
New York City
Clarence Pairchild
William A. Kelly
Huntington
Benjamin P. Collins
Ney
Alexander Blue
Blue
Collings Frst
Penguin
Long Island “Sound
Lloyd's Neck
Otto Schulze
Bellevue Hospital
Alexander
Gettler
New York
Cut
Petersburg Baptists Hold 25th Annual Meeting Deliberations
More than three hundred delegates attended the Petersburg Baptist Association twenty-fifth annual meeting in Petersburg Va discussing relief hospital and orphanage work. Dr C S Gardner former faculty member was guest speaker addressing the present status of prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Petersburg Baptist Association
C. S. Gardner
Southern Baptist Sem
Baty
Wessonizht
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Sore Healing
An old time remedy ad touts Peterson's Ointment as a powerful healer for old sores ulcers and eczema. It claims immediate relief from itching burning and pain after one application and guarantees healing with a 35 cent box if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Peteson
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Mexico
Civics
Randolph Meade
Community Welfare Association
L. O. Crumpler
Stonewall Jackson P. T. A
J. P. Worsham
Priday—Civiles
Shakespeare Club
J. R. Tate
Harry Burch
Tomorow
University of Virginia and
Blue Ridge Sanitarium
Joo Vate
Popeye
Herman Vernon
Paterson, N. J
Seegar
Vernon
Sailor
Bottomley Cardinals
Uein
Klein
Ter Diants
Kiein
Paillies
Ott
Terry
Giants
L. Laner
Adams
Cardinals
Robins
Kile
Ridge Street Tabernacle
Skaggs
Baptist
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