Tornado Rips Southern Minnesota. At Least Two Dead
A tornado swept through Freeborn and Mower counties in southern Minnesota on August 20 leaving at least two dead and many injured. The storm hit Austin and Glenville with major farm damage and communication disruptions as telegraph and telephone lines failed, with Albert Lea the only reported link out to the stricken districts.
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Minn
Freeborn
Mower
Minnesota
Austin
Glenville
Albert Lea
Section
Mower County
Albert
Colonel Harvey dies in New Hampshire at 64
Dublin August 20 AP Colonel George Harvey former ambassador to Great Britain died suddenly at his home here today from a heart attack. He had been ill with asthma and had come to New Hampshire for treatment this summer. Harvey aged 64 had shown interest in the Republican presidential campaign during his stay. One guest noted was William M. Butler of Boston former GOP national committee chairman. Continued on page tend.
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Dublin
N. HS
George Harvey
Harvey
New Hampshire
William M. Butter
Boston
Republican National Committee
G O P in State Convention Name Rankin and Rankin Sings How Dry I Am
Montana Republicans held a late convention at the Placer hotel grill room. They endorsed a prohibition initiative to back enforcement by state and local peace officers. Halleck Brown of Billings was elected state central committee chairman and John W. Schnitzler of Froid was chosen national committeeman.
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Schniteler
Halleck Brown
Hoover
Montana
Placer Hotel
State Central Committee
Billings
Central Committee
John W. Schnitzler
Froid
O. M. Lanatrum
Central Committees
Missing Airmen Search Under Way For Greenland Flight
US requests Canarian Newfoundland and Danish aid to locate Bert Hassell and Parker Cramer missing on a flight to Greenland and Stockholm. Coast guard cutter Marlin to search near the planned route as radio signals remain unheard and anxiety rises among Ros hackers traveling from Rockford to Stockholm.
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Oled Bunge le
Washington
Bert Hassell
Parker Cramer
Greenland
Stockholm
United States
Ottawa
Copenhagen
St. Johns
N. F
Realer
Rockford
Coast Guard
Marlon
Chicago
Angiety
Roshackere
Bert Happell
New York Night Club Quiz Dropped by U S Attorney
New York Aug 20 AP United States Attorney Charles H Tuttle closed the grand jury inquiry into night club patronage after returning from vacation The probe will continue but along other lines Norman J Morrison assisting Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt questioned witnesses from Westingto n and the Womit subpoenas were issued The move ends a wave of publicity surrounding New Yorkers named in the investigation
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New York
United States
Charles H. Tuttle
Norman J. Morrison
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Westington
Messes
Trent Sentenced for Forging Traveler Checks
Harry Trent alias Harry Kemp pleaded guilty in Spokane Washington superior court to forging traveler checks stolen from a man named Snow during a tourist party holdup near Cascade Montana. He was sentenced to five to 20 years in the state reformatory.
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Spokane
Wash
Harry Trent
Harry Kemp
State Reformatory
Snow
Cascade
Montast
Four Dead and Six Hurt in Bus Blaze Crash
A highway crash and bus fire near Red Wing Minnesota left four men dead and six injured, two gravely. The bus bound from Chicago to Minneapolis caught fire after colliding with a truck, burning to its frame. Names of the dead could not be determined, as bodies were burned beyond recognition. Among the injured were W Gardner of Minneapolis and Walter Meyer of Wyzata, both severely burned and expected to die.
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Red Wing
Mina
Aug
Trebut
Chicago
Minneapolis
W. Gardner
Walter E. Meyer
Wyzata
G overnor Smith Defends Record Against Immorality Attacks
Gov. Smith denounces rival critics including William Allen White as slanderous while declaring his record as an opponent of immorality is fixed and secure. He cites support from New York voters and plans to confront the issue publicly as he prepares to accept the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Pacu BF
Albany
William Allen White
Kansas
Republican National Committee
John Saucy Straton
New York
White
Robinson forecasts south support boosting democratic ticket
In New York Senator Robinson of Arkansas, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, expresses strong confidence in solid youth backing for the ticket and outlines a busy itinerary likely covering eight southern states. He cites a tremendous shift in public sentiment since Houston and says Republican claims of southern strength have energized Democrats.
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New York
Robinson
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
South
Tom Mix Faces Arrest Warrants in Battery Complaints
Two warrants were issued for the arrest of actor Tom Mix after complaints of battery sworn by Midgie Miller, wife of Will Morrisey, a stage and cabaret comedian, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Tom Mix
Midgie Miller
Will Morrisey
Engineer Killed in Kansas Rail Wreck
MassingtonKan August 20 The engineer was killed the fireman probably fatally injured and an undetermined number of passengers hurt tonight when the Missouri passenger train No 13 from St Louis to Trieble Colo met in a head on collision with a freight train near Waring Kansas 70 miles west of here
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Massington
Kan
Ate
API
Missouri
St. Louis
Trieble
Colo
Waring
Kat
Here
President Coolidge to visit Wisconsin home near Lewis
President Coolidge accepts invitation from Charles E. Le Minne to visit his home near Lewis Wisconsin next Friday. The visit is confirmed from Superior with AP reporting.
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Superior
Wis
Coolidge
Charles E. le
Minneapolis
Hiss
Lewis
Ten thousand homeless after Haiti storm toll rises to 200
Port au Prince Aug 20 The AP reports confirming 200 killed as US naval tug Woodcock returns after a relief run. About 10 000 people are homeless with crops especially coffee badly damaged and losses may exceed 900 000. The hurricane hit from Carvillon to St Louis and Aquin, devastates a 20 mile wide zone, then spread 70 miles along the north coast.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
United States
Woodcock
Carvillon
St. Louis
Aquin
Blaze in California Forests is Checked
Forest fire in San Bernardino area led to tight containment after efforts by state forestry officials. Reports note firefighters from Cajon Pass and surrounding regions coordinated to prevent spread through rugged terrain and dry conditions.
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California
San Bernardino
Cali
Cajon Pass
D. EF
Pitchkin
Varsity Student Takes DAPs Car In Denver
Denver August 20 AP Thomas Barton an 18 year old Montana University student is held for prosecution on auto theft charges after allegedly driving his father's car to Denver without permission Parke 18 another university student who came with Barton was released after questioning the youths said they came here seeking work
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Denver
Thomas Barton
Montana University
Glasgow
Mant
Parke
Bartow
Killing at Fainidad Hotel Nan Wigtim
At the Fainidad Hotel in Wigtim an unidentified assailant shot and killed 30 year old Attilio del Priz, a light worker, in his hotel room after a dispute. Four shots struck the victim as officers sought clues to capture the escaping shooter.
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Attilio del Priz
del Pris
del Pric
del Priz
New Passenger Ships on Air Lines Coming Cheyenne
Airmail field officials foresee complete separation of mail and passenger business on transcontinental routes. The Basing Air Transport Co plans vessels carrying 1500 pounds of mail and 12 passenger tri motor ships of its own design. One ship near Salt Lake City heads east for adjustments as larger tires are fitted. Anticipated effects include more mail ships and flexible schedules to handle rising patronage.
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Cheyenne
Weo
Basing Air Transport Company
Salt Lake City
Nirmal
Tiang
Chay
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