Explosion sinks steamer Observation killing 38 in East River
In New York the wooden steamer Observation was blown apart in the East River. Thirty eight men died and about seventy were injured as rescue squads searched the decks for victims. Grorro Forsythe, son of the boat owner, was among the dead. Captain Alexander Forsythe was placed under guard as a material witness.
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Torn
New York
East River
Dvera
Grorro Forsythe
Nilol
Prohibition Group Declines Third Party in City Race
Washington seat 9 and the National Prohibition Norrd of Strat ery tonight declined to participate in forming a third party and will focus on electing city council members. A plan to unite supporters of the prohibition amendment into a rival party was proposed by William Change of New York, but the proposal failed to receive a refund and was not adopted.
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Washington
National Prohibition
Stratery
Cong Cup
Canon Willian Chage
New York
Bride of Bern Driven From Home After Suicide Threats
Los Angeles reports a dramatic scene as actor Bern threatened Miss Harlow with death to force her to his side. She fled to her mother's home. Bern was found dead by his own hand later that night. Authorities also probe a Sacramento disappearance linked to a Dorothy Millett. Continued on Page 1D.
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NEA Service, Inc
Benedict Canyon
Follywood
Pat Hern
Jean Harlow
Bride OF
Bern
Los Angeles
Hed Leurach
Leon Sowries
Toan Hartow
Thin Artress
Taal Bern
pBlatham Monte
Nic Nead
Misa Tfarlow
Amlser
Maring Rule
John Carmichael
Mian
Har- Ian
Bera
San Franksen
Sacramento
Dorothy Millette
Bay City
Barranveroy
Dorothy Millettc
Aotters
Harlow
No Trace Found of Robins in National Search
Federal agents joined a wide search for Colonel Raymond Robins after his disappearance on the way to Washington. Reports from Chicago cite a woman friend seeing him distraught, while officials weigh kidnapping theories with no solid evidence. President Hoover noted concerns as the case unfolded.
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Clarence M. Wright
Washington
Raymond Robins
Hoover
Mitchell
Sible
Chicago
Robina Jimmy
W. Requa Bryant
Robins
Aho
Little lad of 21 an expert in many tongues speaks to family
A 21 year old boy, Beattie Sept, displayed language flair to his father and relatives, claiming mastery of multiple languages. The reporter noted his boast and asked if he was truly skilled, receiving a positive nod.
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Beattie
Hugh Baene Wood
Boy of 6 Slain Suspect Father Involved New York Story
The body of Willem Tupna, 6, was found. Medical examiner ruled overdose of a drug as the cause. The mother reported the father William Tubbs, 7, left home with the boy and took Donald, 4, with him.
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New York
Willem Tupna
Higerly
Polien
William Tf
Tubbs
Donald
Survivor recalls terrifying plane crash ordeal in Guadalupe Mountains
El Paso dated wire dispatch reports survivor George A. Damideon of Richmond California describing a fear filled escape from a crash that killed W. J. Bryant Robbing the pilot Francia Brigna the co pilot and Victor Ellman. Rescuers carried Damideon down steep mountain slopes on stretchers by a 17 man team. The wreck left three victims burned beyond recognition and rescue workers aimed to retrieve the others in rubber sacks as they returned to the scene. Davidson a fellow passenger recounted unbuckling his belt as the plane split in two and burst into flames. He suffered exposure with burns on his face and hands.
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el Paso
Tex
Guadalupe Mountains
George A. Damideon
Richmond
Calif
Telays
W. J. (Bryant
Robbing
American Airways
Francia W. Brigna
Conlot
Victor Ellman
St. Lovia
Prasenger
Tavidson
FP. Milter
Biins
Bolivian Army Attacks Chaco Amid Regional Conflict
A Bolivian force reportedly launched spirited attacks across the Chaco region, repulsing attempts by Paraguayan defenders and claiming Fort Rojas Silva fell to Bolivian troops after intensive shelling. Simultaneous assaults were reported at Pazo Valence and other Pargayan strongholds, with radio reports indicating Bolivian radiowaves signaled victory.
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Agunelon
Paraguay
Imajor
Mozo Valoneta
Marler
Hatda
Fort Rojas
Good Will Plane Takes Off From Tokyo For U S Flight
A Good Will plane departed Tokyo's Haneda airport bound for the United States. Weather delays loom with forecasts unfavorable. The voyage aims for a nighttime crossing of the Pacific, with Samishiro awaiting good weather before departure.
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Tokyo
Ok “Good
Hoch! Shimbun
Janeda
Samishiro
Pacific
United States
Noma
Werther Renorta
Abacobago Wind Storm Toll In Bahamas Action
Government officials visiting Abaco island learned that 11 people were killed and many injured in a storm and tidal wave early this week. A relief exposition led by Dr. H A Quackenbush and Abaco legislators was en route to the island. Settlements on small cays were struck and most buildings wrecked. Continued on Page 3.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Abaco Island
H. A. Quackenbush
Geveral Abaco
Balchutan
Sia
Uestorm
Nine States Take Part in Sioux City Parley
Nine states gathered in Sioux City to discuss agricultural distress and methods to raise farm prices. Governors and delegates debated strategies from crop diversification and export controls to a central marketing agency and debt relief proposals amid a large Farmers' Holiday parade calling for mortgage relief and home protection.
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Sioux City
A. D. Stefferud
C. W. Kroes
Japanese Fearful of War With W G
Japanese fear war with the United States grows as criticism mounts over photographs taken under National City Bank branches in Tokyo and Osaka. Ambassador Grew met Foreign Minister Uchida for talks. Patriotic societies protested at the Osaka bank branch, while Osaka papers echoed charges that the photos aided U S air raids and war preparations.
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Te National Cuy Bank
Oprka
Grew
Uchida
Osaka
United States
Rooseveltadds three stops to western itinerary
Albany Sept 9. Governor Roosevelt conferred with James A Reed a rival for the democratic presidential nomination at the Chicago convention and added three western campaign stops Jefferson City Pocatello Sacramento to begin Monday night Reed will speak for the nominee after the Need conference and a farm speech is planned for Wednesday at Topeka Kansas The inquiry changes departure time from Salt Lake City and a stop at 926 pm is noted before continuing on page 10.
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Reed
Albany
James A. Reed
Missouri
Jefferson City
Pocatello
Idaho
Sacramento
Cal
Need
The
Missourian
Toneka
Kan
John F. Curry
Tammany
John J. McCoaes
Brooklyn
Salt Lake City
Utan
Bond Market Values Rising Quickly on August Totals
The New York Stock Exchange announced August bond values rose by 1.457 billion dollars. On September 1, there were 1 80 listed bond issues totaling 40.072 billion in market value, up from 1 579 issues at 3.615 billion for August 1.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Heat Wave Brings Two Deaths in Frisco as Temps Hit 100
San Francisco records two deaths and about 80 prostrations as heat wave drives temperatures to 100 degrees, the hottest day in years. The record heat marks the highest September reading since 1904, with 1913 noted as a past peak. Officials warn residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak hours.
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San Francisco
Hale million for work in Montana
Washington September 9. Approval by Secretary Hyde of a 5 million emergency forest highway allotment was announced by the agriculture department. The Montana share is 480381 to speed road work in national forests and open forests for greater use.
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Hyde
Agriculture Department
National Foresta
Montana
Missoula
Sept
A. C. Clark
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Farm Bureau Federation Plans to Enter Campaign
American Farm Bureau Federation, with 1,250,000 farmers, plans to back “Friends of Agriculture” in November elections. Edward A. O’Neal urged the Midwest conference to ask Hoover for a special session to raise farm product prices while opposing farm property taxes and currency reforms. He criticized business and public officials for past failures to maintain American price levels and directed the 18 directors to support only candidates known to be friends of agriculture and favorable to the federation program.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Friends of Agriculture
Edward A. O'Neal
Hoover
Congress
Chicago
Federation
Can Palin
Peru cabinet resigns after national crisis in Lima
Lima report says Premier Ricardo Rivadeneira and his entire cabinet turned in their portfolios today after a national crisis. President Luiz M. Sanchez Cerro presided at the meeting. no reasons were given for the resignation.
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Lima
Peru
Ricardo Rivadeneira
Luiz M. Sanchez Cerro
Young wife held for ransom near Santa Susana pass
Miguel Diaz reported his missing wife Catherine Lacrois Diaz 20 and her 15 month old twins may be held for ransom. A long distance call from a roadhouse bearing the message Santa Susana pass failed to yield further traces. Diaz married in Phoenix March 20 against her father's wishes and says Mrs Lacroix alerted police to numerous calls demanding money for her daughter’s safe return.
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Los Angeles
Santa Susana Pass
Miguel Diaz
Uerde
Catherine Lacrois Diaz
Diaz
Phoenix
Ariz
Laura Lacroix
Ronadheusa
Treasury Offerings Easily Disposed Of Major Issue
Rotary bills announced today that subscriptions for the treasury’s second major financial operation valued at 1,150,000,000 dollars were at times as great as the total amount of the issues.
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Treasury
Washington
Seec
Railways plan 20 percent wage cut across United States
Chicago reports railroads have begun machinery to cut basic wages by 20 percent. Organized labor vows strong fight while executives expect a path through conference, mediation, and arbitration. Railways aim to reduce payrolls by February 1 to 10 percent below current voluntary rates. Continued on Page 14.
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Chicago
United States Board of Mediation
W. F Thtehart
Sao Paulo rebels claim success in Far state revolt
Para State Brazil dispatch reports constitutionalist rebels confirming an uprising in Far state in their favor. They say the federal interventor has been deposed and a wholly independent state government established.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
Fara
Federal Interventor
U S Refuses Part in Franco German Matter
Ambassador Edge told Premier Herriot that the United States will take no part in the Franco German issue as it does not partake in the Versailles treaty revision. He said Washington is vitally interested in the disarmament problem and conveyed views before the French reply to Germany is sent to Berlin.
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Reich
United States
M. Herriot
Edge
Reed
Washington
Berlin
German Elections Coming But Nobody Wants a Poll
Berlin reports indicate Germany may head toward another election as President von Hindenburg backs the cabinet. He rejected Nazi Centrist coalition bids to topple Von Papen, leaving dissolution or adjournment as only options. Hitler expresses confidence he can enlarge his gains from the prior vote.
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Germany
von Hindenburg
Hermaon Goering
Reichstag
Maser
Graef
Ranch
von Papen
Cooperaton
Pole Resigns as Comptroller of the Currency
President Hoover accepted the resignation of John W. Pole from the comptroller of the currency post after Pole stated conditions were fundamentally improved and a private career would be feasible. Howard Simms, a Chicago banker, has been mentioned as a likely successor.
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Sept. d
Hoover
John W. Pole
Polo
Ito, Howards
Simms
Chicago
Pinchot and RFC clash over unemployment loan delay
Washington dispatch reports Governor Gifford Pinchot charging the Reconstruction Finance corporation with unreasonable delay on a Pennsylvania unemployment relief loan. RFC officials retort that the application will get prompt attention once supplemental information promised by Pennsylvania officials is received.
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Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Pennsylvania Draw & Sharp
Pennsylvania
Torture Death Jury Frees Long Island Cop Officials
Mineola New York September 9 A supreme court jury acquitted Deputy Chief Frank Tappon and two aides of manslaughter in the torture death of Hyman Stark. The panel deliberated almost eight hours guiding a sensational outcome that left Stark’s death an unsolved mystery. Tappon hailed the verdict as expected and the officers planned a resumption of duties. a third defendant Detective Leslin Pearsall remained free on bail as other officers faced related charges.
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Mineola
N. Y
Hyman Stark
Votice
Frank J. Tappen
NASA County
Supreme Court
Tappon
Stark
Oynter Hay
Wan
Triate
Come Ho
Harry Zander
Leslin W. Pearsall
Tial
Bargan
Btark
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