City of Memphis Airliner Crash Kills Eight Near St Louis
Investigators probe cause after an airliner labeled The City of Memphis crashes near Lambert Field. Pilot Carl Zier turns back soon after departure. officials study wreckage and witness accounts to determine why. Coroner plans inquest into deaths including Zier and six passengers as mixed names and affiliations from Chicago appear in the inquiry.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Southern
Memphis
Carl Zier
Lambert- St. Louis
D Bureau of Air Commerce
James Benedict
St Louis
New Gileang
Viettma
Tomorow
St Towle
Luke Bo Tfornon
Zler
Russell Mossman
Thor Wee Verson
Omlle
Phoee Ome
Bureau of Air Commerce
World News In Gist From Various Regions
Fifty seven miners remain entombed after an explosion in Barnsley England as Spain drafts pit power and Italy accepts a neutral pact principles. German protests erupt over a loyalist destroyer shelling in Madrid while Cadiz is captured by rebel forces. Africa troop reinforcements and 4000 more rebels reported. Olympic results feature a 110 meter dash won by Ingh duridles while Lovelork leads New Zealand in 1500 meters. Washington warns Spain against revolt damage to American property. Secret officials demoted for scouting. In St Louis a wrecked airliner blamed for eight deaths.
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Barnsley
England
France
Principia
Italy
Herlin
Germany
Madrid
Cadiz
Africa
Verlin—Worrest Towns
New Zealand
Mingham
Vanzke
Washington
Spain
Gervica
St. Louis
Loss From Drought in State Will Run into Millions
Butler reports to Governor Holt that drought losses will total millions across Montana. Ranchers face forced sales as feed is scarce, ranges burned, and cattle must be liquidated or deferred refinancing. Officials warn many will be forced to stay out of meat markets until conditions improve, with long recovery and refinancing needed.
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Drouth
Butler
HOLT
Rrouth
Montana
Ato
Kmera
de Wood
Yascerdary
Elmer Halt
Laster
Stattana
Drauth
New Zealand Ace Is Star Of Olympics Victory
New Zealand ace John Edward Lovelock powered to victory in the Olympic 3 509 meter event, defeating Cunningham in a fast final. Lovelock set a world leading time while Cunningham challenged the record, with Banthron’s mark also under threat. The day drew a crowd of 105 000 as Lovelock’s dazzling run highlighted an eventful Olympic program.
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New Zealand
Lovelock
Cunningham
Bertin
Afso
John Edward Lovelock
Lttle
Crenn Cunningham
RL Banthron
Cruimnehan
Hitler
Fritann'a
Don Finlay
Fritz Pollard
Chicago
Explosion in York coal pit kills many miners
Fifty seven miners reportedly died in a York area coal pit explosion. Rescue teams retrieved 32 bodies, with many others missing or entombed as gas and blast injuries devastated the workers. Officials described the scene as near hopeless amid massed families awaiting news. Dr James Hondareon led mine rescue efforts and noted many victims were killed by blast or suffocation.
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York
Eng
Barnsley
Wharnelitfa, Wal, Moor Company
James Hondareon
Four Army Flyers Killed in France Crash
Rennes Aug 6 Four Army fliers were killed today near Hare when their plane broke in two during maneuvers The pilot was catapulted from the crashing fuselage and three others burned to death when the plane crashed at the Gael military air camp and burst into flames
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Rennes
France
Hare
Gael Military
President hosts friends at cottage supper amid party talks
A late evening gathering at El Cottage saw leaders and photographers present as the president spoke on voter prospects and Senate party control. Senator James Hamilton Lewis and Representative Patrick Drewes addressed attendees, with New York sources noting fundraising and momentum for a Democratic Senate.
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Shde Park
Val el Cottage
New York
Chiplovade
James Hamilton Lewis
Udinals
Hoosex
Senate
Stalled Flier Unable To Get Down In San Antonio
San Antonio Texas Augby AP reports Lieutenant Thatcher of Kelly Meld was stuck in the air for about an hour as the plane jammed forcing wide circles. The craft would not climb or descend until Thatcher jumped with a parachute.
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San Antonio
Texas
Augby
Lagut
Merbert B ‘Thatcher
Kelly
Vieutenant Thatcher
Flood Swamps Colorado Hospital Evacuates 200 Inmates
Flood waters sweep through eastern Colorado forcing evacuation of about 200 patients at the Colorado State hospital. Two cottages undermine and slide into the Fountain River as staff remove patients and furniture. No deaths reported. casualties confined to shock and falls. Widespread damage to towns along the flood path, including railroad bridges and homes near Pueblo and Waldenburg.
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Pueblo
Colo
Colorado
Colorado State Hospital
Walsentarg
Puebin
Warm weather returns after scattered showers across regions
Strong summer heat follows a soggy spell with storms in Nebraska and the southern tier. Wet conditions aid crops in many areas while Virginio and Maryland report relief from recent precipitation. Local church events include a lay conference with 190 delegates planned for September 7 8. Butte reports a World War service volunteer captured 42 German soldiers and receiving the French Croix de Guerre.
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Nebrak
Wiinals
Nebrashco
Mbins
Virginge
Maryland
Just a Minute With Irvin and Cobb in 1938 Berlin
A San Francisco style column mocks Black Legion hesitance on Hitner honors and riffs on racial tension around Jesse Owens. It imagines a Jewish American timing in Olympic shadows, Berlin, and band music with provocative humor from the era.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Black Legion
Herr Hitner
Withigan
Jesse Owens
Metcalfe
Jean
Gawd
Chillun
Berlin
Louse
Long Conflict Predicted in Gibraltar Straits News
Descriptive dispatch notes a predicted long conflict near Cadiz and Zaragoza as rebel and government forces clash. Reports mention German citizens executed after revolts, German ships off Cadiz, and tension surrounding bombardments of the Sevilla freighter. The text alludes to advances toward Zaragoza and ongoing rebel thrusts, with continued coverage on page 6.
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Rity
Nimhteall
Love Letter Suspect Arrest Sought In Local Case
A garbled OCR note alleges a love letter incident and arrest attempt. The fragment mentions a suspect, identity unclear, and involvement of a person named Yoder. The report hints at a party setting and possible assault or threat, with limited readable names and actions.
Anti Roosevelt Men Meet For Democratic Strategy
A splinter group of anti Roosevelt supporters converged to discuss tactics for opposing the President’s reelection bid. Prominent figures including attorneys and party officials attended, weighing approaches to sway Democratic votes and shape the national campaign. The gathering aimed to outline methods to defeat Roosevelt and align with the broader anti Roosevelt movement.
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Tetroit Aue
FOV
Detiaeraiie Party
Drmocmilfe
Geyer
Tandon
Sterning
St Denis Attorneys
Berditay
France acts to curb aid in Spain civil war
Paris Aug 6 France drafts an eight power pact to non intervene in Spain. The move aims to block German and Italian support to the rebel forces. Britain Germany Austria Belgium and other powers signaled. Debate continues over enforcement and response from Franco’s government.
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Paris
France
Spain
Germany
Italy
Yelchsfuhrer
Sitler
Barrelnna
Avartein
Rome
Arene
Sitter
Great
Brytain
Czechaslo
Geruiny
Rioting in Madeira Islands Over Price Rise Threatens Order
Rioting broke out in the Madeira Islands amid a protest against price rises for margarine butter following government actions. Police clashed with demonstrators as two warships escorted relief efforts. authorities vowed to restore order and detain leaders of the outbreak after a cabinet meeting.
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Wadhirn Islands
Epson
Portes
Immedium
Lisbon
NUP Afte
Noted South Carolina Congressman Remains in Home District
A South Carolina congressman, long active in state affairs, is reported to have had a heart attack while away from the capital. He is said to be recovering at his home in Greenville after an episode during travel.
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Columbia, & C
Hoover and Dawes Meet for Chat on Ranch in Montana
President Herbert Hoover and Vice President Dawes reportedly held talks at a Montana ranch setting. The meeting touched on farm policy and national concerns amid wartime era tensions, with attendees noting regional stability and potential policy directions.
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Hoover
Dawes
Montana
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