Lady Heath Injured In Cleveland Plane Crash
British aviatrix Lady Mary Heath was seriously hurt when the Great Lakes plane she rode in crashed into a factory building near Cleveland. Pilot Erwin Kirk survived with minor injuries as workers freed them from the wreckage after the craft plunged 60 feet through the roof.
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Gang Gun Rampage Ties Chicago Murders to Underworld Fate
Chicago sources report gang violence tied to the murder of Detective Frank Martin. Joe Bowman, 30, a racketeer, was shot five times and his body left at Henrotin Hospital. David Miller, Freddie Fisher, and Miller’s alias Willie Morgan were buried or claimed, with Miller’s real name Harry Gingold. Police traced Miller’s and Fisher’s deaths to Ludlow Kentucky, while Miller’s pallbearers fled during services. Ernest Rossi, alleged killer from New York, is linked to the same gang clashes.
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Son Knifes Mother in Drunken Rage in East St Louis
In East St Louis Illinois Mrs Lucy Patton 82 lies in a hospital with serious knife wounds to the throat and chest after her son Samuel Patton 50 allegedly attacked her in a drunken rage. He contends she attempted suicide. Neighbors say police were summoned repeatedly to protect Mrs Patton from her son.
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Graf Zeppelin Seen By DeKalb County Residents
DeKalb residents witnessed the Graf Zeppelin fly over the southern county yesterday afternoon as the airship traced its route toward Chicago. Local pilots including Paul Eakle and Bill Thatcher joined in circling the giant craft, with reports of sighting from Malta to Moline and a final hover over Chicago for more than fifteen minutes.
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Russo Chinese Talks Seen Progressing Over Rail Controversy
Washington officials described the Russo Chinese dispute as promising today noting that Russia and China appeared to be engaging in direct negotiations over their disagreement concerning the Chinese eastern railway.
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Floods in Indus River Kill 800 in British India
Reports from Karachi dated August 29 say 800 people were killed by floods from the Indus River in British India. The disaster was confirmed by local authorities and described as one of the region’s worst flood events in years.
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Cindy Reds Whip Moose In Exhibition At Pershing Park
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the DeKalb Moose 11 to 3 in an exhibition at Pershing Park. Swanson Day drew about 2,500 fans as Evar led off with a single and Donis crossed the plate on a misthrow. The Reds increased the lead with five runs in the fifth and added two more homers by Allen in the seventh and ninth. The Moose, managed by Bill Mercer, staged some offense late with Larson, Fisher and Camron driving in runs and three Moose players stealing bases.
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Rabbi Describes Attack On Hebron School Massacre
United Press reports from Jerusalem describe the 1929 Hebron classroom attack where Moslems slaughtered dozens of Talmudic students, including 12 Americans. Chief Rabbi Slonim details warnings, police inaction, and a dramatic escape from his home as rioters breached the premises. An eyewitness accounts the attack, promising more on page 7.
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More Die in Arab Riots Across Palestine and Jerusalem
Dispatches report escalating Arab Jewish clashes in Palestine with fatalities in Haifa and Jerusalem. Bedouin and Druse movements threaten Jerusalem as British troops arrive to restore order. Grand Mufti allegedly addressed mobs at the Mosque of Omar prompting further attacks.
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Weather forecast for Illinois mostly fair tonight and Friday
The forecast calls for mostly fair conditions across Illinois with slightly warmer temperatures tonight in the central portion. Expect clearer skies tonight and a modest warmup into Friday across central areas.
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First Test of Gasoline Tax Law Is Filed
Springfield Ill Aug 29 UP First test of the constitutionality of the new state three cent gasoline tax law was filed in Sangamon county circuit court. The Chicago Motor Coach company seeks to restrain payment of 2457.51 into the state treasury under protest. The suit argues the act unconstitutional illegal invalid and void and discriminatory for exempting kerosene and nonvolatile oils while electrically propelled vehicles escape tax. It claims the tax violates uniformity requirements and deprives the plaintiff of due process and equal protection.
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Killer of Two Found Hiding In Cornfield
Fairchild Wisconsin August 29 Paul Peterson accused of killing Ernest Riggs and his wife while they protected Mrs David Jones in a domestic dispute. He was captured in a corn field and jailed for arraignment on a first degree murder charge after attempting suicide. Peterson’s wife filed for divorce in Waukeen NL recently.
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Young Diplomat Hangs Himself in Montreal
Montreal August 29 Carter Dean 30 attachment at the U S consulate hanged himself in his apartment bathroom yesterday noon. A coroner inquest returned a verdict of death by own action. The janitor found the body hanging from a pipe on the wall.
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Dawes, MacDonald discuss naval limits in London
London at 1 p m Dawes United States ambassador and Ray Atherton met Premier Ramsay MacDonald at Downing Street for an unannounced purpose. Washington reports hint at an Anglo American formula for further naval limitation. Dawes would not comment on subject or outcome. Washington optimistic on naval conference prospects ahead of Hoover yardstick talks.
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Jewels Stolen From Samaritan's Home in Elgin
ML Maze, famed for aiding strangers, let a caller share an earnest plea for a meal. Days later he found his home entered and several valuables missing, including rings, a pearl necklace, and a revolver. A neighbor identified a man who matched the visitor's description.
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Air Races See Endurance Feats At Cleveland Air Show
At Municipal Airport Cleveland three flyers pursue solo endurance records including a woman Maude Haidlip Tulsa and two men Ralph Thomas Cleveland and Thomas Reid Downey Cal. Reid took off aiming for up to 70 hours while Mrs Haizlip planned to beat Eleanor Smith 26 hours. The Los Angeles dirigible left for Lakehurst after a day of wind.
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Trains Set for High Speed as New Class H Locomotives Built
Chicago and North Western Railway and Baldwin Locomotive Works unveil class H engines. Thirty five mammoth 103 foot machines, 85 mph speed, 65 200 pounds tractive power plus booster, water 18 000 gallons coal 20 tons. Weight a yard more than current giants, push for fast passenger and possible fast freight service.
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Graf completes world air circumnavigation record
At Naval Air Station Lakehurst on August 29 the Graf Zeppelin completed the first commercial circumnavigation by air, landing after 21 days 7 hours 12 minutes since departure. The craft touched down, discharged ballast, and the crew faced cheers as the world’s air routes were highlighted for commerce. The previous record of 23 days 15 hours 21 minutes by Mears and Collyer stood since 1927.
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End of World War I settlement reached in The Hague
At The Hague a five power Germany accord sets terms for evacuation of the Rhineland by June next and final removal of German fighting men. Britain gains larger share of postwar payments under the Young plan, with safeguards against excessive charges. Minor issues remain to be resolved as Europe closes a chapter on the world war.
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