Belgians Honor Queen Astrid as Train Brings Body Home
Crowds fill Brussels to mourn Queen Astrid after her body arrives from Switzerland aboard a special train. King Leopold and government dignitaries accompany the procession to the palace as church bells ring and troops line the streets. Funeral services are planned for next Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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Albert
Astrid
Buales
Aux Champs
Chappelle Argente
Switzerland
Gare du Nord
Leopod
Gare du Luxembourg
Prohibition Party Anticipates Big 1936 Convention
The national prohibition party expects a tremendous nationwide reaction to repeal to fuel a record convention at Niagara Falls New York in 1936, with Harrisburg reporting August 30.
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Harrisburg
National Prohibition Party
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Oklahoma City Court Changes Death Sentence to Life
The State Criminal Court of Appeals reduced the death sentence of Blyde Holford, a third-term convict, to life imprisonment. Intervening figures included Jim Tully, Walter Winchell, and Judge B Lindsey. The action followed appeals filed August 30.
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Oklahoma City
Blyde Holford
Jim Tully
Walter Winchell
B. Lindsey
State Criminal Court of Appeals
Markets at a Glance in a Dull Goods Market
New York stock activity shows steady prices with specialties up. government bonds and utilities rise, while foregn exchange is easy. Sterling holds, cotton steady as traders buy on a favorable goods market.
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New York
U. S
Barefoot Man ex judge claims life past and present
A former superior court judge of Arizona, now homeless, explains his life path from Yale to New York University and to California before returning east. He cites his mother’s influence, past illness, and alcohol as factors in his plight. He will appear before Judge Padden again tomorrow.
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Arisona
Paperinganis
Andover
Mass
Yale
New York University
Southport
Yale Law School
California
Arizona
Padden
Hollywood Real Estate Boom Sparks Licensing Debate
Florida City May Oppose Any Boom. Hollywood faces a license surge as out-of-state applicants crowd real estate in southeast Florida and Hollywood Beach property jumps 50 percent in six months. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, led by T. D. Ellis Jr., weighs a resolution to ban or regulate licenses at next Wednesday’s meeting.
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Hollywood
Fila
Florida
Hollywood Beach
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
T. D. Ellis, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Cam
Guffey Coal Bill Is Signed Friday
President signed the Guffey bill to regulate the soft coal industry and fix prices under federal supervision. Proponents say the measure will secure industry income to pay fair wages and provide a stable framework for coal users and producers.
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Washington
Httle
Jury May Get The Long Case Today
Moulton and Russellville lawyers prosecute in a shooting at a country store near Muxey six miles west of Russellville. Brewer slain. four bullets reported by an undertaker. Long fled but later surrendered at the county jail in Moulton to Sheriff A B Smith. Investigators found no prior trouble between the two prominent Lawrence county residents.
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Moulton
Travis Williams
Russellville
Brewer
Muxey
A.B. Smith
Lawrence County
sellville-Moulton
Four New WPA Projects Begin in District One
Four new WPA projects releasing 234 workers were announced by R T Scarborough district administrator. The biggest crew of 122 will surface 4.5 miles of road from the Colbert county line to Russellville with blacktop. An 87 man crew will street work 5.5 miles south of Russellville on Alabama Road No. 5. Mt Rozelle High School in Limestone county starts with 14 men. project will finish under WPA supervision.
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R. T. Scarborough
Colbert County
Russellville
Tuscumbia
Alabatta
Miss Coggins Named Superintendent of Local Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Miss Mattie Ruth Coggins is appointed superintendent of the Morgan County Tuberculosis Sanatorium. She graduates from the Davidson Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Tennessee and has served in related medical roles prior to the appointment.
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Miss Coggins
Mattie Ruth Coggins
Morganounty Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Davidson Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Tenn
France and Italy at Odds Over War Policy and Geneva
Premier Laval presses for a free hand as Italy seeks limited restraint while Britain demands armed force. The League of Nations meets next week to discuss Ethiopia and policy, with Britain France and others signaling varied stances. Shellfire tests by Italian forces and air exercises reflect pre Geneva tensions. The U S president’s stance on participation remains undecided.
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Associated
Presa
Laval
France
Warneret
Italy
Great Britain
League of Nations
Britain
London
Geneve
Geneva
Mr. Roosevelt
Mussolini Leads War Maneuvers on Austrian Frontier
In Bolzano Italy on August 30 with the Italian army real artillery and machine gun fire replaced make believe as thousands of infantry advance. Mussolini and General Balbo attended the exercises with Balbo consulting on Libya governorate military problems while Italo Balbo is described as a forgotten hero.
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Bolzana
Italy
Mussolini
Italo’ Babbo
Balbo
Libya
Legations Advise Calm Amid Italian Invasion Fears
Addis Ababa reports that British French and Greek legations promise no panic and warn of at least a fortnight's warning if danger arises. French say Italy would notify Britain and France before any war. Embassies plan evacuation only at greatest peril while continuing protection efforts.
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Addis Ababa
Italy
Great Britain
France
Senator Cousens Improves After Kidney Operation
In Rochester Minnesota on August 30 the condition of Senator Cousens improved as his family awaited full recovery from a series of four operations. He remained in good spirits after the final operation and blood transfusion.
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Rochester
Minn
Cousens
United States
Seasion
Colon
Possible Borah Knox presidential race sparks speculation
Washington August 1 1996 Associated Press reports that Republican leaders consider a Borah versus Knox contest for the party nomination. Discussions focus on a potential deadlock leading to a compromise candidate such as Vandenberg Landon or a dark horse as a possible outcome. Borah has been meeting with Western state leaders while avoiding public politics.
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Nathan Robertson
Associated Press
Washington
Col
Frank Knox
Chicago
Senator Borah
Idaho
Benator Vandenberg
Landon
Kansas
Curtis
Sirl Capper
Knox
Borah
Tealing
Injured Man Identifies Self After Found on Tracks
A 35 year old man identified himself as Fred Carroll after being found semi conscious on tracks north of Nashville. He told attendants he lived at 1718 Avenue North and had six children, but could not explain his presence or recall recent events. He had worked in mills and was unemployed due to ill health.
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Fred Carroll
Benevolent Society
Iopita
Fred
Avenue
North
Nashville
Carroll
Nemwers
Explosions at Jail Not Gunfire in Home Brew Raids
Staccato popping at the county jail was caused by bursting home brew bottles from raids rather than firearms. Heat in the jail led to caps shooting off and bottles exploding, with shards cascading as Sheriff J Street Sandlin noted the disturbances.
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J. Street Sandlin
Man self operates on his belly with pocket knife
Pajala, who could not pay for surgery, performed a four inch abdominal incision on himself drawing out several inches of intestine to inspect causes of pain. Dr. Chester Guy and Dr. Norbert Leckland later treated him at the county hospital.
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Chester Guy
Pajala Ia
Aie Vaughan
Pajala
Vaughan
Norbert Leckland
Mail Delivery to Be Made Monday
Postmaster Leroy McEntire announces Labor Day observance on September 2 closing the Decatur office. To aid patrons Saturday afternoon mail would be delayed until Tuesday. City carriers will deliver Monday August 2 1935 and main office Albany Station open 8 to 10 am for mail only no money orders savings bonds or post office sales. Parcel post truck to serve business district.
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Leroy McEntire
Decatur
Albany
Roosevelt Denies Clemency Request for Victor Seymour
President Roosevelt rejected the clemency request filed by Victor Seymour, a Nebraska politician, marking the outcome of his executive clemency appeal. The decision announced today concludes the petition before Roosevelt.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Victor Seymour
Nebraska
President Roosevelt Signs Bill for Alcohol Control Agency
Roosevelt signed a bill creating a new federal agency to regulate alcohol after the Supreme Court struck down the NRA. The action aims to restore federal control over liquor and regulate production and distribution under new agency oversight.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Alcohol Control Agency
Supreme Courts
NRA
Poliomyelitis outbreak remains average in nation this year
The New York health department reports 6000 to 7000 poliomyelitis cases expected this year with no fatalities yet. The season shows average nationwide activity, with peaks around mid August and a likely decline after frost. Precautions urge avoiding crowds and prompt physician visits for any illness.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
New York Health Department
Health Department
California
Piedmont
North Carolina
Virginia
Kentucky
New York City
Fall River
New Bedford
Mass
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
New Jersey
First flight powered by muscle achieves lift at Frankfurt
In Frankfurt Germany on August 30 an apparent first flight powered entirely by the pilot's muscles succeeded at Reetock Airdrome. A local flyer piloted a craft that rose to an estimated height and traveled about 195 feet on the first try and 726 feet on the second, with the machine fitted with traces of propulsion details unclear.
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Frankfurt-On-Main
Germany
Reetock
Seston
Peng
Poe
Seven Flyers Dash To East Fo Prize Of 12 56
A brief item reports seven flyers competing toward an east bound prize of 12.56 dollars. The note credits Paul B. from Associated Press. Union Air is listed in the lines.
Fragmentary OCR Note Describing Rainy Street Scene
A damaged OCR fragment depicts a rainy street scene with a wind whistling. It mentions people nearby and unclear actions as a tense weather moment unfolds.
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Earhart
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