Seaplane Missing After Bird Strike Near Seattle
Coast guard said pilot Tony Schwamm reported his seaplane with nine aboard was forced to land near Fort Ludlow about 30 miles from Seattle after colliding with a flock of seagulls following departure for Alaska. He telephoned after hearing radio reports the craft was missing.
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Seatile
Coast Guard
Tony Schwamm
Fort Ludlow
Seattle
Padget Sound
Schwamm
Alaska
National League Game Fragments and Postponements
Readable lines show multiple NL matchups with Pittsburgh Chicago and St. Louis Philadelphia Washington Chicago at Detroit postponed by rain. Pitchers listed include Ruffing Dickey and Berg with Desautels in relief as teams scramble soggy schedule amid rain delays.
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Pittsburgh
Chicago
Eennie
Lucas
Padden
Bryant
Ruffing
Dickey
Grova
Wilson
Berg
Desautels
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Washington
Thomas
Brucker
W. Ferrell
Ib Ferret
Detroit
Strange Deaths and Odd Accidents in Briefs
A May 29 sewer explosion killed a worker when a heavy manhole cover crashed through a skylight and into the elevator he operated. A coroner's jury could not determine the explosion’s cause. Also in Chicago a Northwestern law dean faced a speeding charge and judged his own case. In Atlanta an angel fell from the heavens during a performance, suffering facial injuries but continuing her duties afterward.
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Associated Press
al C
Thyself
Chicago
Leon Green
Northwestern University
Law School
Reformed killer hunter recalls ant tragedy in tale
Bob Burns humorously recounts a boasted killing of an ant over corn flakes. He describes the ant’s “hurt look,” the tiny paw pointing to directions on the box, and his realization about loyalty of an insect. The anecdote showcases Burns’s storytelling style and dated humor.
Slayings Stress Peace Hopes in China Crisis
Reports say Japanese naval forces landed 500 marines at Shanghai after assassinations of a Japanese officer and seaman. Chinese forces reportedly clash near Nankow Pass as Tokyo warns peace is endangered. Japanese officials deny shifts in policy while noting heightened Shanghai tensions and Evacuations along the Yangtze.
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Tokyo
Shanghai
China
Nankow Pass
Peiping
Nankaw
Nankow
Yangtze River
Nippon
Central China
Chinexa
Japan
Tientsin
Hanking
Hankow
Rokuzo Sugiyama
Fiset
Spanish Rebels Open New Drive on Teruel Front
Insurgent forces on the Teruel front east of Madrid opened a new drive pushing government defenders from Frias de Albaracin under heavy fire. Government commander said troops evacuated the village after a desperate battle on the edge of Franco’s thrust toward Madrid Valencia lines. Government sources said Franco's artillery shelled Segovia to quell a revolt in insurgent ranks.
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Hendaye
Teruel
Madrid
Frias de Albarracin
Francisco Franco
Valencia
Franco
Segovia
Wife dies hours before children's funeral in gas tragedy
Lawrence Mass August 1 Mrs Isabella Dibba 23 divorced year ago died an hour before her children funeral after living in a gas filled home. Police Lt John J Kelleher said a Salem truck driver reported Dibba was provoked Sunday night by a refused divorce and remarriage proposal.
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Lawrence
Mass
Isabella Dibba
Divore
John J. Kelleher
Salem
N.fl
Weather forecast fragment for Huron and Vicinity
Weather notice indicates warmer conditions for Thursday with tonight and Thursday outlooks. Mentions South Dakota region generally, minor wording incomplete.
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Huron
South “Dakota
Gibson Sentenced to 40 Years for Bank Robberies
Gibson, 31, a noted bank robber, is sentenced by Federal Judge Gunnar H Nordbye to 40 years in a federal prison for two bank robberies in Minnesota. The sentences run consecutively and he will be designated a federal facility. He waived extradition to Iowa for a murder case linked to the spree.
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Iowa
Minneapolis
Clair Gibson
Gunnar H. Nordbye
Gibson
State Bank of
Cold Springs
Minn
United States
Roseberg
Ore
Hancock County
James Zrostick
Britt
Farmer
W. D. Daly
Thomas Bunyan
Robert Markwood
Pennsylvania
Sioux Falls
S. D
Zrostlik
Governor Jensen to fly to Camp Ripley for guard review
Governor Lesiia Jensen will fly to Camp Ripley Minnesota Saturday to attend a governor’s review of national guard units in maneuvers. Capt Peter S Rask of the 109th squadron from St Paul will arrive by army plane Friday. The governor will depart with Rask for Camp Ripley Saturday morning and return to Pierre Sunday after the review. The Jen sen couple has been in the Black Hills staying at a summer cabin near Hill City.
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Jensen
Camp Ripley
Rapid City
Aus
Lesiia Jensen
Ripley
Minn
National ‘Guard Sero
St. Paul
Rask
National Guard
South Dakots
Pierre
Black Hills
Hil City
Hambletonian Race Delayed by Wet Track at Goshen
Hambletonian stakes for three year old trotters was postponed due to a rain storm that left the track under water. The delay moved the event to tomorrow as officials assessed conditions and prepared for the afternoon program.
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Goshen
Steke
Watertown Police Declare Intensive Traffic Drive
Watertown police chief M. R. Downs announced an intensive drive to curb traffic violations after nine offenses. He warned motorists that failing to stop for signs could lead to arrest and fines and responsibility for any resulting accidents.
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Watertown
Aug
M. R. Downs
Pole Center Of Crash Inquiry
In Daytona Beach Florida a power pole near the runway becomes the focal point of an Eastern Airlines crash inquiry that killed four. Airport manager Peter Dygert said the pole was erected at night without notice to officials, and pilot Stuart Diet died in the wreck. Florida Power and Light representatives arrived, but offered no comment. Of five injured, Fred M. Thompson of Greenville South Carolina remained unconscious early today.
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Daytona
Fla
Eastern Airlines
Peter Dygert
Stuart G. Diet
Power Linna
Florida Power and Light Company
Fred M. Thompson
Greenville
3. C
St Paul Boy Hurt In Cliff Fall Rescue
A four year old St Paul boy, Edward Bach, fell ten feet to a ledge and slid ten more feet to a higher projection above the Mississippi river. Semi conscious, he was spotted by his siblings and rescued by the fire department from a ledge about 150 feet above the riverbank.
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ST. Paul
St Paul
Edward Bach
Richard
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Firs Department
Hatchet Buried in RA Homestead Strike Return
Aug 1 Elkins Va workers will resume work tomorrow at the Tygart Valley homestead after a two week strike. W H Eubank resident engineer said the federal Resettlement Administration ordered resumption of work after both sides in the inner home stead convicts buried the hatchet.
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Elkins
Tygart Valley
W. H. Eubank
Federal Resettlement Administration
Washington
Begin Discussions Of Rail Workers Pay Boost Demand
In Chicago a conference of railroad unions and carriers opened on August discussion of a 20 percent wage increase for about 300000 operating workers including locomotive firemen conductors engineers trainmen and switchmen. The talks ended without agreement and a strike authorization was rejected by the unions.
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Chicago
Big Ave
Alvaney V. Johnson
Cleveland
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Sioux Falls Sees Heavy Rain and Hail Belt Spillover
Weather across the upper Midwest brings a rare hail belt near Sioux Falls with 1.44 inches of rain and up to 30 percent corn damage in some fields. Cooler air spreads from Huron to Turon while other states record relief from heat as thunderstorms and showers adjust temperatures nationwide.
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Hartford
Renney
Canton
Sioux Falle
Turon
Huron
State Weather Bureau
B. KR. Laskowski
Chicago
Pers
Indiana
New York State
Genexis
Florida
Middle West
New York City
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Williamsport
New York State Line
Towa
Sioux City
Sac City
South Dakota
Black Hills
North Dakote
Roosevelt Remark Adds Complication On Special Session
Washington Aug 4 The wage and hour bill stalled in the House rules committee as Democratic leaders seek a way to proceed through the weekend. A sudden cancellation followed a leaders conference amid fears of insufficient votes and farm price opposition. President Roosevelt hinted a farm plan may be needed, delaying adjournment prospects and prompting talk of a possible special session to act on farm legislation.
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Washington
Aug
House Rules Committee
Legislarinum
Rules Committee
Bankheld
House
White House
Byrnes
South Carolina
Senate
Roosevelt
Johnson
Oklahoma
Democraticateering
Congress
Harrison
Mis
Kage ‘Twoy
House Approves Court Proposal Amid Controversy
Washington Aug 11 The House approved the lower court procedure bill ending weeks of bitter court contro versy and sent it to the White House. Senate had already accepted a conference report removing Roosevelt’s court reform recommendations. The bill aimed at direct appeals to the Supreme Court, attorney general interventions, three judge lower courts, and transfer of judges to ease congestion.
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White House
Senate
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
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Judiciary Committee
Rep. Fish
New York
Congress
Justice Department
Cummings
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Jeannette Stephens
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George Trautman
American Association
George Dickey
Minneapolis ‘Millers
E. J. Borski
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Syria
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Dean Green
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Angel Taylor
Bob Burns
Esquire Psstures, Inc
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Chiang Kai- Shek
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Locomotive Engineers Brotherhood
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