Eclipse Expeditions Yield Tall Tales Of Radio Wonder
A Boston Associated Press report surveys 42 total eclipse expeditions. It notes new scientific feats, peculiar experiences, and the Kennelly-Heaviside layer revealing radio changes as totality masked the sun. A Cornell team tests violet light. Japanese observers travel far, but clouds doom many sites.
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Associated. Press
Boston
Mays
Chanda
Mare Huin
Radio Discovery
Kennelly
Earth
Dawn Easser
L. Booth
Royil
Cornell
Newri
R. GC
Williams
Sabine
Gpce
National air races race to top speed at 300 mph mark
A trio led by James Wedell and James Haislip contested the world speed record at the National Air Races near St Louis. Wilbur Doolittle’s supercharged plane posted unofficial 295 mph, with official attempts planned for 300 mph and beyond as racers prepared for today’s dash along the kilometer course.
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Brees Cleveland
Fyaqco
Amery
Ware
Ime
Doolittls
Federation Agronautic Internationale
Jin Haislip
James R. Wedel
Jimmy Wedell
Haizlip
Wedell
Sim
Usung
Dooktin
Cleveland
Timmry Doolittle
Doolittia
Aetna
En Vores
Market Openings and Grain Futures Across Markets
Market report lists wheat and corn futures, with Sept and Dec positions and various price quotes. Reference to Chicago closes dated Sept 1 1944 shows mixed movement and May contracts noted.
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Orioagg
Chicago
Bow
Sterling Charges Illegally Cast Votes In Texas Gubernatorial Fight
Associated Press reports Mrs. Miriam A Ferguson appears ahead in Texas gubernatorial polling with 2,298 votes for the Democratic nomination as returns come in. Governor Sterling alleges widespread illegal voting and errors in the count, claiming a lawful majority.
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Sterling
Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Misiam A
Ecuador Battle Nearing Climax
Ecuador dispatches report the Quito uprising nearing a turning point as Bonifaz loyalists weigh surrender while rebels press for unconditional terms. The ultimatum, on a tentative peace pact, failed amid rebel insistence on amnesty and loyalty retention.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Ombardinetie
Sea gulls eg es new delicacy in Lonlan
In Lonlan on September 1 authorities ban birds known as sea gulls and related items as a table delicacy. The practice targets the use of their eyes in meals and notes the birds have very thin bellies requiring hard boiling before shipment.
Gloveland Man Dies After Party Shooting
Ari Miller, 24, an alleged bootlegger and gambler, died yesterday from a bullet wound suffered at a party on June 27. Authorities have not released the names of his assailants.
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Ari Miller
Allogen
Showers and Breezes Forecast for Buckeye Area
Cooler temperatures promised to Ohioans end the belated summer heat wave that caused several deaths and many protests in recent days. The Weather Bureau forecast showers and cooling breezes as temperatures rose into the upper 90s in parts of the state. At Cleveland Airport it was 87 while thousands endured the sun. Ten race patrons were overcome and treated. Nearly 300 heat wave sufferers were reported around the state fair in Columbus as the conditions eased.
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United States Weather Bureau
Cleveland
Columbus
Chicago Sleuths Spy on Each Other in Secret Probe
A Chicago crime spat pits the Cook County state's attorney's office against the Secret Six anti-crime group in a months long spying battle. Investigators Gordon White and James McQuern and Frank Garrall were seized and later released as wires and blackmail schemes surfaced. State's Attorney Swanson said he has been investigating his office for eighteen months and found a political crime lattice amid the probe.
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Cook Country
Chicago
R Hle
Jubu A. Swanfgon
Burns Up Savings by Fire in Grate
Sydney dispatch describes a Ballarat man stacking a fire rebate for his wife while she shopped. He lit the grate as a favor, hoping to save fuel. instead the grate burned and 25 pounds saved for a servant vanished up the chimney.
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Sydney
Australia
Ballarat
California Cleavage in Senate Fight Reveals Democratic Split
Washington reports California Democrats face a schism after Tuesday's primary. William McAdoo appears to lead the senate race, while former Governor Smith’s supporters may desert the ticket. The Chicago convention’s results deepen intra party tensions, threatening unified backing for any nominee.
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David Lawrence
Washington
California
Hoover
Tueyany
United States Senate
William G. McAddo
Smith
McAdoo
San Francisco
Shortridge
Roosevelt
Germans threaten to bolt sessions over equality demand
Berlin reports a German threat to withdraw from the League of Nations disarmament talks unless equality is granted. General Kurt von Schleicher’s views, described as supportive of the Von Papen government, are highlighted in an interview in the Balosna publication Resto Nel Cortina.
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Berlin
Germany
League of Nations
Olay & Reich
Frans
Kurt von Schleicher
Junker
von Papen
Thalian
Resto Nel Cortina
Balosna
Business optimism grows despite sparse hard proof
Five Doothe of the business research field notes a five month trend toward improved sentiment and says optimism is constructive. Dr Boothe cites widespread belief that industrial conditions are at a low point and that any improvement will come, even if tangible evidence remains scarce.
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Steese Calumhus
Treearch
Boothe
Boathesa
Ero
Prine
Sonit
Arrests Increase Here in August
Police department reports August arrests totaled 144, up from July’s figures. In city limits there were 24 traffic accidents with 13 injuries, one fatality, and seven injuries. Ten autos stolen, six theft charges, 26 autos recovered, 19 drunks arrested, 33 petit larceny cases, and 15 petit larceny arrests.
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Fer Shell Iatos
Hohn &. Cathouin’s. Elevis
Ini Jily
Limila
Hreank AF Peave
Leharges Wimiere
Chile
Frresty
Petit Larseny
Tax collection extended to September 20 in city reads
An official notice states real estate taxes will be collected until September 20 with the city treasurer announcing a partial closing of the tax collection law. Personal property taxes for the year will also be billed by mail to owners.
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Nell
Graph i. BuRois
Sanity
Nelay
Farm Strikers Scout Gun Users at Waline Grove
About 200 farmers gathered at Waline Grove during a holiday to protest low farm prices. Pickets were shot at just after dawn, wounding 14. Sheriff Tilton deployed 75 deputies to guard the codethouse as officials identify five responsible for the attack and investigate the incident. Witnesses reported speeding automobiles and attempted disruption of farming activities.
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Inwa
Taporlag
Waliné Grove
Ahid
Tilton
Ohio State Fair Packs in Crowds
Despite hot weather Ohio State Fair crowds surged with officials estimating about 81 000 attendees inside the grounds in the afternoon. Charles M Bee, the manager, reported record turnout as visitors from across the state flocked to exhibits from farms and shops and brought friends and families to enjoy the event.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles M. Bee
Infant Yak Named Elipsic at Central Park Zoo
New York reporters describe keepers quickly naming a 16 pound yak newborn at Central Park Zoo. The calf, born yesterday, was christened Elipsic by staff amid the hush of the erlipen event.
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New York
Yak
Central Park
Tropical Storms Felt Near Mobile
The government weather bureau reported a tropical disturbance from the Bahornay struck southwest of Mobile, reached 60 mph winds, and moved northeast with diminished force. No fatalities. damage was light, mainly from falling limbs and downed trees in Mobile area.
Jameson Clathe License Tags Claimed by Local Resident
Wednesday a set of license tags found at 5 Pankeomd Avenue were claimed by B B Jackson of 2 Eaton Avenue. The finder was William Timmera.
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William Timmera
Pankeomd Avenue
B B. Jackson
Eaton Avenue
Bank raid and kidnap report in early September
A bank raid at Pint Canal Bank of Flandreau by five men armed with machine guns left a girl clerk kidnapped and a customer slugged as about $2,000 was taken. Separately Ford Howay of Orraha Nebraska was named head of the agricultural credit organization of the reconstruction finance corporation. The Pennsylvania Railroad applied for a $2,000,000 reconstruction loan to aid employment, with action before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
API
Ford Howay
Orraha
Nebr
Agricultural Credit Organization
The
Reconstruction Corporation
Plantreau
Pennsylvania Railroad Company Tolay
Interstate Commerce Commission
Four Navy Fliers Die In Crash Near Canal Zone
Four United States Navy fliers were killed today when their plane crashed from about 400 feet near the Float air base in the Canal Zone. Names listed include VJ O Lehnstvein, 36, Brooklyn. W F Manthorn, 32, Renekian, Ma. OB. Garey Xviation ordnance man, Hopkins County, Texas. Bigowian, 22, Binghamton, NY. The motor input remains under investigation.
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Colon
Canal Zone
Iase
Tho
VJ. O. Lehnstvlein
Brooklyn
N.Y
F. Manthorn
Renekian
OB. Garey
Hopkins County
Texas
Bigowian
Binghamton
Referee KOs wrestler after bout in Colima
In Colima a referee stopped a match when Bulldog Jackson, an African wrestler, knocked Kal erea Beardelne of Columbus to the mat. The bout featured Taekyon and Robin Reed of Reedsport, Oregon, each wining a fall as Brordales flagged rough play and Jackson’s actions. A bottle throwing incident followed and Reed was awarded the bout.
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Colima
McNider Resigns As Canada Envoy
President Hoover accepted Hanford MacNider resignation as American minister to Canada and dismissed him amid his role in the St. Lawrence waterway and St Marys Falls treaty. MacNider said he quits to devote attention to private affairs. The president praised his service in the treaty consummation and noted it as a notable part of his career.
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T Associated Preas
Washington
Hoover
Hanford MacNider
Canada
St. Lawrence
Comptroller Pole to Quit Position
Washington reports Comptroller of the Currency John W. Pole will soon submit his formal resignation to President Hoover. Pole, longtime official since November 1728, did not state reasons or his successor and hinted his resignation could be formalized shortly.
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Washington
John W. Pole
Claveluni
Hoover
Tonver
Bin
Pols
Hart
Ooyer
Bole
Purse taken by pair from auto on Park Avenue
Mrs Walter Williams of 215 Maloy Avenue reports two men jumped from a car on Park Avenue Wednesday morning and grabbed her purse before the vehicle sped away toward Sharman events. Police have only meagre descriptions of the suspects.
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Purswanntakers
Walter, Williams
Maloy Avenue
Auto Found With One Flat Tire Near Hamilton
A stolen vehicle owned by Thilbert Iake of 723 Rose Avenue was located Wednesday night by patrols along the Head Gites Road north of Hamilton. The car had one flat tire when found.
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Thilbert Iake
Rosx Avenue
Patioa
Hamilton
Hamilton Records Hottest Day Of Week At 95 Degrees
At 2 pm this afternoon the official temperature in Hamilton reached 95 degrees, marking the hottest point of the week. Local observers warned of heat stress and urged residents to stay hydrated and seek shade during peak sun hours.
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Bamilton
Dagresp—Iha
Suspect Held in Ohio Slaying
Two men detained in New Orleans were tentatively identified as suspects in police slayings in Muncie Indiana and Springfield Ohio. One man named William Gray 41 Chattanooga Tennessee was thought to be Frederick Wildeman a former staged suspect in the McCracken case. The other man Floyd Lipstomb 32 Indianapolis was wanted in Springfield for two police killings.
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Frese
New Orleans
Sept
Muncie
Ind
Springfield
Maine
William Gray
Chattanooga
Frederick Wildeman
Alteget Alayer
Jame
Ovid McCracken
Pea Shelling Workers Strike Disrupts London Harvest
Report from Covent Garden notes pea shellers in London strike, halting work and drawing attention to labor tensions in the season. The unrest prompted coverage as workers paused in the packing sheds and markets while officials seek resolution.
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