Atlantic Windstorm Hits Jersey Coast Toll Rises
A tropical hurricane lashed the south Jersey coast with renewed fury. 43% dead and 18 missing as the storm moves east toward Nantucket. Coastal towns cut off, shipping disrupted along the Atlantic seaboard, and Cape May schooner sinking adds to 42 confirmed deaths. WPA workers found aboard barges reduce the missing count. warnings extend north of Virginia Capes to Eastport, Maine as winds 60 to 75 miles per hour sweep wide areas.
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South Jersey
Nantucket
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New England
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Agbury Park
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Eastport
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Storms drive north along Atlantic coast threaten big cities
A violent tropical cyclone straddles the Atlantic coastline and moves from the Carolinas toward New York. Winds reach 50 to 100 mph, causing heavy property damage. Forty four dead and 18 missing with numerous vessels unaccounted for as ships seek sheltered waters. The storm is pushing toward New York with strong winds expected to escalate.
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Lewes
Cambridge
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Harvard
Topeka
Alf M. Landon
Young Republican Conference
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Madrid
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Alamin
Roosevelt at Harvard Calls for Strength and Freedom in Speech
President Roosevelt spoke at Harvard during a three day festival marking its 400th anniversary. He urged truth, tolerance, self restraint, and freedom of thought, arguing a government can be strong and free only when individuals act with restraint and for others.
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Mass
APJ
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Rooevelt
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Roosevelt
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Harvard
America
Washington
Yeople
Contractor Victim of Assault in Missoula
Thomas Staunton of Great Falls, a contractor building the Milwaukee overpass and a bridge grade, was assaulted by a crowd near West Broadway and Higgins Avenue. He suffered a brain concussion and, with timekeeper Edward Blackmore, they were left unconscious. no arrests reported as investigators probe the incident.
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Thomas Staunton
Great Falla
Milwaukee
Staunton
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Higgins Avenue
Are
Edward Blackmore
Great Falls
League Powers Support Ethiopia At Council
At Geneva the League of Nations opposed any plan to exclude Ethiopian envoys and stood against removing Negus representatives. Big powers discussed restoring cooperation with Italy on Locarno, while smaller states warned against punitive steps. Unofficial reports said plans to bar Ethiopian officials were considered but not endorsed.
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Indore Salinn
Halli Salas
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League Assembly
Italy
Locarno
Orser
Mtwan
Strikers in Salivas Seek State Protection
Union leaders said strikers in Salivas and nearby Vikings area had been warned of possible attack tonight and appealed to Attorney General A. B. Webb for protection. Deputy AG Ralph Marrow in San Francisco telephoned Sheriff Col Abbott promising action. strikers stayed unmolested as Sheriff Abbott and deputies guarded the outskirts. Governor Merriam announced employers will form a committee to meet with the State Federation of Labor to mediate the dispute.
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Adstorney General A
Webb
Ralph Marrow
San Francisco
Col Abbott
Carl Abbott
Frank F. Merriam
Sacramento
Series of temblors noted in Pasadena
Pasadena Calif Sept 18 The Carnegie Institution laboratory reports a very large earthquake shock about 9000 miles distant at 63052 pm Mountain standard time today. A series of light shocks about 150 miles away was recorded from 727 to 952 am today. DISARMAMENT PLAN Paris Sept 18 VP Informed sources say France proposed a plan to reduce world armaments for the League of Nations after talks with the United States Germany and Japan.
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Germany
Japan
Long Island fishing vessel sinks off Delaware coast
Coast guardsmen report 42 feared drowned with three survivors clinging to wreckage from the fishing steamer Long Island after a storm offshore. Survivors Delmar George and brothers Harry and captain Ronnie George are named among the westward-bound crew. missing include Captain Bertrand and other officers.
Colorado River Flood Impacts Texas Farm Families
Floods along the Colorado River reach peak levels, damaging homes and livestock as farmers and families struggle with rising water. Heavy debris and high currents hinder progress while warnings had been issued, and livestock losses are reported though no lives are lost. Meanwhile in Portland a new labor federation forms, uniting Pacific coast workers loosely affiliated with a national brotherhood, with about 600 delegates attending from several states and provinces.
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Coleman
Colorado
Stary
Portland
Ore
Wnd
Vorted Brotherhood of Carneners and
Fathers of America
Washington
Gregan
Idaho
California
Montana
Just a Minute with Trvin 3 Corr
Culver City Calif Sept 18 editors quip about misplacing crops and public figures. Uriiawstone park fountain comparisons draw in Secretary Ickes and Knox while Uncle Jack Garner stays silent. A playful column notes a newspaper editor walking boldly and the trip provokes lively chatter from readers.
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Uriiawstone Park
John Hamilton
Ickes
Knox
Jack Garner
Mines Blast Alcazar Fortress in Spanish Siege
In Toledo Spain on September 18 more than half of the 1700 people inside the Alcazar fortress were believed killed or maimed when two mines, each loaded with a ton of TNT, exploded simultaneously. Government forces then attacked the wrecked fortress, while defenders fought back from their positions amid a six hour tunnel assault. Evacuations of civilians had begun earlier in the day.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Spain
Alcazar Fortress
Syndicalists Demand Radical Reforms in Madrid
An uncensored dispatch from Madrid notes syndicalists press fresh demands including a revolutionary worker government, socialization of banks and industries, and militia-led public order. It also mentions calls to cancel debts, draft able men, and uproot domestic tyranny, amid war front reports near Teruel and Oviedo.
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Teruel
Raat
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Sipuenea
Fauelat
Thalberg Death Shocks Film World in Irving
Irving Thalberg, famed film producer and husband of Norma Shearer, died at his Santa Monica home after a brief illness. He was 43, survived by his parents and two children, with reports noting a recent cold developing into pneumonia.
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Tim Rolung
Irving Thalberg
Norma Shearer
Santa Maria
Thalberg
Tly
Parenty
Gatherine
Lund Irving
First Lady Confined to Bed by Illness Reported
Washington reports Mrs. Franklin is obliged to remain in bed with cold and fever. Dr Hosa McIntyre, White House physician, prescribed treatment and notes the patient is better overall though still resting in bed.
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Franklin
Stooseeelt
Hosa McIntyre
Hansa
Stek
Mutilated body of nude woman found
A mutilated nude female body was found near a sugar cane field several miles from a ferry landing. The head and limbs were severed and actions described as decomposed. Police were investigating while authorities requested restraint and coordinated efforts to combat political interference in prison administration.
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Ferr
Stanley Wanes
Flood Devastates San Angelo Texas After Concho Rises
San Angelo Texas on September 18 faced the Concho river flood that caused hundreds to become destitute with property losses near 2 million dollars. More than 900 homes were destroyed or damaged, roads and rail transportation disrupted, and utilities strained as Red Cross soup kitchens and a 7500 dollar emergency fund aided relief efforts.
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San Angelo
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Isor
Angelo
Red Cross
Driver Held After Death In Anaconda
Mrs. Trunk was fatally struck by a car in front of her home this afternoon. The driver, 42 year old Fahey, was lodged on an open charge after being arrested while taking the injured woman to the hospital. Deputy Hoyd saw Fahey’s car narrowly avoid a crash moments before the incident. Sheriff Walsh said Mrs. Trunk died about a half hour after the accident.
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Walsh Auld Edmand Pohay
Persoon
Mra Trawvk
Walen
Fahey
George Hoyd
Foreign War Vets Elects Kearney Commander
Boernard W Kearney of Gloveraville N Y was chosen commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars succeeding Jamie E Van Zandt of Altoona Pa The former Navy man who joined during World War II was serving a fourth term and the group elected W B Wayne of Akron Ohio as junior vice commander The post views the job as a stepping stone to the top post
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Viens Co
Boernard W Kearney
Gloveraville
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Jamie E. van Zandt
Altoona Pa
van Zandt
Navy
W. B Waynne
Akron
Ohio
Mother's Plea Triggers Surrender of Slavers Trio
In Saenenente California on September 18 a mother’s plea led to the surrender of the Brites brothers Te Brite and Che firlte who faced a triple charge arising from the August 30 arrest attempt. Deputies Lange Clark and Captain Seaborn pursued them through Northern California to a prison near here.
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Calif
Dotin Te Brite
Che Firlte
fiRiti
Janes Davin
de Hart Fi Mwarris
Horne Creek
California
Here
W. G. Chandler
Yalling
Martin Lange
Joe Clark
Fred Seaborn
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