Seattle Congressman Zioncheck Falls to Death in Seattle
Seattle Aug 7 Rep Marion A Zioncheck Seattle s playboy congressman dived head first through a fifth story window and was killed instantly His body struck the sidewalk narrowly missing a bystander The coroner said it appeared self inflicted His wife waited in a parked car and collapsed Police and campaign workers described a chaotic scene as the tragedy unfolded and a note was found expressing despair over economic injustice leading to a tragic end
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Seattle
Marion A. Zioncheck
Otto Mittelstadt
W. H. MacFarlane
Zioncheck
William Nadeau
Naadean
Uney
Zloncheck
Macfarla
Mihlstadt
Wondeck
Tul Loulan
Texarkana
Watttig
Mittlestadt
Nadeau
Zioneheck
Naden
Wilork Ff
Lfe
World tensions rise over Spanish rebellion and European responses
Protests in Madrid, Berlin, and London accompany reports of shelling and civilian casualties as European powers debate intervention. An Italian ship and rebel air action are noted amid stalled peace efforts. A series of domestic incidents in Seattle and Florida involve political figures and crimes, including kidnapping terms and a train wreck plan linked to postwar uncertainty.
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Madrid
Europe
Paria
Two Women on a Flirtation with George and the Actress
Mary Astor calls the man a kind decent soul while Mrs Kantman says she knew of the flirtation before the spotlight and sees no harm. Both defend the couple arguing the marriage endured twenty years and that George remains a good husband despite alleged events.
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Mary Astor
Mrs. Kantman
Survey of Drouth Area Shows Emergency Being Met in Montana
Parker reports state wide drouth crisis easing as emergency is met. He traveled eastern and southeastern Montana with Senator Murelay and officials to coordinate relief. County commissioners and WPA workers push water conservation and dam projects to create jobs and direct funds to water projects.
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Parker
Biante
J . James
CG. M MacMinn
WPA
Texionaff
Montana
Taldo
Doath
Kuya
Dancon
Works Progress Administration
Vann Found Guilty In Plot To Wreck Train
Milton Fla Aug 7 Mrs TW Vann a 4d year old grandmother received the verdict of a no aixeman jury convicting her of conspiracy to wreck a train piloted by her engineer husband She was charged as an accessory before the fact in the conspiracy to commit murder Two Black defendants who pleaded guilty face prison terms from one to forty years
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Milton
Fla
TW. Vann
Aixeman
Kids Parade Sparks Utah Civic Pride in Springville
In Springville Utah a group of 2 to 13 year olds organized a large parade to boost civic pride. The procession covered 14 blocks featuring a colorful historical showcase with slogans such as Down With Bathtubs and Even the Schools Closed and Wigger and Better Fireworks Celebrations.
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Kids OF Town
Utah
Det
Arabs Die in Rosy Land Fight Near Jerusalem
Twenty three Arabs were killed tonight as armed men attacked a convoy from Halfe to Tel Aviv. A British officer was wounded.
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Jerusalem
Cain
Halfe
Tel Aviv
Astor Case Halted Again in Morning Court Delay
Mary Astor’s bid for guardianship and divorce faced further postponement as a judge granted another continuance. A deposition is now scheduled for tomorrow to support Astor’s petition, with testimony to resume after a week’s delay. The action stems from her dispute with ex-husband Dr HKlya Thorpe over custody of their year old daughter Marilyn Thorpe.
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Los Angeles
Ave
Mary Astor
Justion Agin
Hklya Thorpe
Misa Astormizat
Goodwor Kaleht
Eas
Marilyn Thorpe
Convicted Father Faces Death Penalty in Folsom Murder Case
Augus 1 in Sarramenta reports that Berryman, scheduled for execution at Folsom prison for the killing of Jatin Giant turkey wine h er, was denied a stay to permit further appeal. The warden Latrkin today refused the request. The case centers on a 12 year dispute over shaving’s son. Los Angeles reports.
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Sarramenta
Jatin
Berryman
Folsom
Qinoghe
Chience Latrkin
Los Angeles
Robert Greer
Faroer Steel
Pittsboro
Samuel
Landon Invited To Drouth Conference By Roosevelt
President Roosevelt announced a drouth conference plan and invited Gov. Alf M. Landon of Kansas and governors of Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The event aims to discuss western drouth conditions as Roosevelt continues a midwestern tour, with possible timing in late August.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Roosevelt
Uny
Sinking of tohing schooner reported burned off Nantucket
Boston report says a schooner named tohing was burned near Nantucket with the crew missing. A Coast Guard cutter from Nantucket reportedly towed the hulk, and an early night blaze near the light keeper’s yard was observed. An officer believed the vessel was likely set by the crew. No crewmen were aboard when the search reached it.
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Boston
Adcat
Tre Miller
Cagst Gaard
Air Dane
Satone Ouery
Tio
Piste Veyned Waysnsen
Breied
Kort
Nantucket
Wisaleanon Miller
Gono
Mie O
Just A Minute With Trvin 8 Core
Santa Barbara and Chim. August. A lively column notes the fiesta in Santa Barbara and the Kansas City style images of a Spanish hidalgo look. Heat waves linger in spots while European tangles unfold. Governor McNutt threatens again over a competing railroad issue. Roosevelt is labeled wicked yet connected to the Roosevelt of four years ago. Uncle Jack Garner appears to moo over the corral. The piece also jokes about Tommy Manville’s wives and his fall.
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Santa Barbara
Chim
McCracken County
McNautt
Indilana
W. RR
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Washengton
D. C
Jack Garner
Tommy Manville
Tommy
Spanish City Lies In Ruins In Civil War News
Rebels batter Gijon as loyalist defenses crumble. government fleets pound Algeciras. Reports say Gijon near collapse after two days of bombardment with hundreds dead. Rebel forces gain in Galpurroa Asturias while Barcelona enacts property seizures and worker controls amid Catalan unrest.
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Gijon
Algeciras
Galpurroa
Asturias
San Sebaanan
Jafine 1
Algerciinas
Jaime 1
Lavertad W
Cervantes
Cort
Itaguna
Monreces
Franciscn Fistireo
Ceuta
Man Land
Germany Demands Action Over Spanish Anarchy Spread
A dispatch from Aug 7 reports Germany urging major powers to curb unrest in Spain amid rising tensions. The Nahonn Actione newspaper accuses the Spanish government of tolerating violence and calls for a united front, citing the fates of four German citizens and a controversial shelling incident off the coast. The piece notes diplomatic strains, naval movements toward the Mediterranean, and casualties including a seven year old girl among the victims.
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Nevin
Span
Adolf Tillier Wan
Agetlt
Erinth
Coram
Barceltorn
Nahonn Actione
Nur Party
Alr
Hermann Gorgyne
Flor
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Murier
Ferrar Regina
Huides
Marcelonia
Johanna What
Blanton Faces Hard Vote Fight in 1920s era politics
Defeated in recent election campaigns, Blanton confronts a bitter contest amid accusations of party clashes and shifts in the 1920s political landscape. The piece notes attacks on rivals and calls for party cohesion as detractors press for decisive leadership during a tumultuous period.
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Denis Brabie Potmare
Jimsey
Braman Cof
Cone
Wiarton
Columbia
Bray
Cong Tay
Hitler delays neutrality move on European pact
Fragmented report cites Hitler delaying France Spain and Britain neutrality talks as Mussolini and other leaders meet. Claims German and Italian diplomacy seek a broader European pact while Spain rebels and allied moves spark cautious signals in diplomatic circles.
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Ave
Jers
Stong
France
Spain
Aly Qair
Germiny
Democratic conference in Detroit outlines anti New Deal stance
In Detroit August 7 a Democratic anti New Deal meeting formed a committee to draft their views amid southern opposition to endorsing Governor Landon. Joseph B. Ely chaired, once Massachusetts governor, who planned to support Landon and defend his stance. Other committee members included prominent former Democrats and a New York connection signaled a possible anti Roosevelt speech. Continued on page 10.
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Detroit
Landon
Joseph B. Ely
Masachusetts
Alfred Smith Wold
Huston
Lend Rly
New York
Smith
Mine Worker Union backs Roosevelt in oppose Landon
The Interunion, Union of Mill, Mine and Metal Workers adopted no resolution but voiced support for Franklin D Roosevelt and opposition to Governor Alf Landon. Delegates at the smoky smelter convention approved a similar resolution, warning that if Landon wins, fascism and a plutocratic rule would ensue under William Randolph Hearst.
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Denver
Roosewett
al M W. Landon
Landon
Kansas
Fragmented wartime notice with garbled dates and names
Garbled OCR text notes a conflict and pacific terms with faint references to August and September dates. Mentions American Federation, Labors Bay, and a looming final folic. Lacks clear events, places, or identifiable persons due to unreadable OCR.
Britons threaten action after new accidents at sea
Fragmentary wartime note reports ongoing tension as British authorities warn against further attacks on ships amid protests over rebel air activity. Gibraltar and Whitehall coordinate responses while Maltese and Spanish concerns surface.
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Cela
Letther Pebot
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Gibraltar
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Prins France
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