Death Toll Mounts From Griffith Park Fire Tragedy
Grim searchers found 36 bodies in Griffith park canyon after a brush fire trapped 3,700 workers on the road crews. Police say 20 to 25 more may be in a deep ravine awaiting daylight removal. An unemployed projectionist, Robert D. Barr, was arrested on arson suspicions with kerosene soaked rats found at the scene.
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Los Angeles
Griffith Park
R. C. Huston
The
County Charities
Robert D. Barr
Barr
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Canyon of Death
Ralph Scott
Merrill
Giants Rally To Win World Series Game Two
The New York Giants defeated the Washington Senators 6 to 1 at Polo Grounds to seize a 2-0 series lead. Hal Schumacher held the Senators to five hits while Frank O'Doul delivered a bases loaded pinch single that sparked a six run sixth inning. Goose Goslin homered for the Senators in the third, but Crowder was knocked out early as the Giants pulled away.
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Senators
Terry
Nationals
Bolton
Polo Grounds
NEW _YORK
Frank O’doul
Alvin Crowder
Giants
Hal Schumacher
al Crowder
Myer
Goslin
Ryan
Goose
Manush
Davis
Cronin
Herman Bell
Moore
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Crutz
Ruhel
Lin
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Crowder
Kuhel
Fong
Schute
Ott
Schulte
Jackson
Kahel
Joe Cronin
Glan
Bluege
Sewell
Mancuso
Wilson Gains 3000 Grant for City Hall
Washington reports the Public Works Administration approved a 3000 grant to Wilson North Carolina for its municipal building project. Arizona selects Isabella Greenway of Tucson to Congress, the first woman elected since statehood, defeating Dillworth Sumpter by nearly four to one in Phoenix.
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Washington
Public Works Administration
North Carolina
Congress
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Isabella Greenway
Tucson
Greenway
Dillworth Sumpter
Postmaster Job Open in Aurora North Carolina
The post office seeks applicants for the third class postmastership of Aurora North Carolina with a salary of 1100 dollars annually. Applications must be received by October 20. The date of the competitive examination will be announced about 15 days afterward.
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Washington
Aurora
N. C
Violence at Ambridge steel plant injures three workers
Three workers were beaten and a picket wounded by gunfire during a strike clash at the Ambridge steel plant. One worker was reported in serious condition.
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TRIO
Ambridge
Ambridge Steel
Receivers Named for Cumberland National Bank
Washington Oct 4 AP Powell of Fayetteville appointed receiver for Cumberland National Bank of Fayetteville by BE Fouts from insolvent banks. Powell replaces S M McCorkle of Salisbury who was removed amid charges of embezzling about 35000 as administrator of the estate of Frances K Frercks.
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Washington
Robert J. Powell
Fayetteville
Cumberland National Bank
BE. Fouts
Powell
5. M. McCorkle
Salisbury
Frances K. Frercks
South Carolina Proposes 115 Cent Cotton Drive
Columbia SC Oct 4 A tentative plan for a cotton campaign emerges in South Carolina, advocating a holds your cotton drive with a 115 cent price target as the objective for cotton states.
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Columbia
8. C
South Carolina
Marines On Wyoming Destination Unknown
A battalion of 517 Marines left Quantico bound for the battleship Wyoming, promising a farewell see you in Cuba. The group sails from Hampton Roads on a described practice cruise and may relieve New Mexico off the Florida coast if Cuban dangers require it.
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Washington
Wyoming
Cuba
Quantico
Hampton Roads
New Mexico
Florida
Gale Strife in Havana Ends with Disorder Moratorium
A 70 mile per hour gale shut down Havana causing a citywide pause in shootings, commerce, and politics. Soldiers guarded the U S embassy after rumors of a bombing plot while homes of officials were searched. The National Hotel clash left 54 dead and 17 officers killed. President Grau San Martin imposed strict measures claiming order is restored.
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National Observatory
United States
Mario G. Menocal
National Hotel
Priepe
Cabana
Ramon Grau San Martin
Grau San Martin
Julio Cesar Fernandez
Alma Mater
Sumner Welles
Welles
Labor Unions Call for Removal of Public Works Officials
ANNAPOLIS Md Oct 4 A Langley Field bombing plane crashed in woods about 16 miles from the city. One man was killed and another, believed to be 1st Lt W C Booker, injured and unconscious at noon. The bi motor craft bore the number 148 and fell at Clark's farm on Defense road after motors faltered. The injured man was taken to Fort Meade hospital. A Baltimore Con Edison line crew heard the crash andINFO worked to uncover the crew and plane.
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Langley Field
IA. KR
W. C. Booker
Clark's Farm
Defense
Fort George G. Meade
Maryland
Consolidated Gas and Electric Company
Baltimore
C. F. Payne
Labor unions urge Roosevelt action on public works program
Eight national and international unions demand the AFL appeal to President Roosevelt for faster deployment of the 3.3 billion dollar public works fund or removal of inept officials. The resolution cites laxity and inefficiency causing unemployment among industrial workers. It notes the unions’ sizeable convention voting bloc and references a committee referral.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor Convention
Roosevelt
Congress
Brotherhood of Firemen
Massachusetts State Federation of Labor and Newspaper Writers Union
Trotters and Pacers Draw Large Winston Crowd
Winston Salem October 4 crowds fill Forsythe county fairgrounds for trotting and pacing races. Three more races Thursday afternoon offer purses totaling 900 dollars. First race 2 23 trot features Muriel Jayzoff Don Prince Red Dewey Hollywood Libberth Gulpride Miss Viviette Lulu Worthy Sasha. Second race three year old pace purse 300 added includes E L Havester Abner T Clegg Sam J Napoleon Margaret Henley. Third race 2 15 trot purse 300 added lists Reid Worthy Kayts ee Forest Watts Travellr Ax en.
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Winston-Salem
Forsythe County Fair Grounds
Muriel Jayzoff
Don Prince
Red Dewey
Hollywood Libberth
Gulpride
Miss Viviette
Lulu Worthy
Sasha
Police break up lunch hour poker game at Welch Furniture
Ten workers in Welch Furniture Company's machine room were interrupted by police during a lunch hour poker game. A total of 62 cents was in play and all ten were arrested, posting bond to appear in municipal court next Wednesday on gambling charges.
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Welch Furniture Company
Municipal Court Session Canceled For Friday
High Point municipal court will not hold a Friday session due to Judge Lewis Teague likely being absent. All trials scheduled for that day are moved to Wednesday, October 11.
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High Point Municipal Court
Judge Lewis &, Teague
Disorders Break Out At Mines In Indiana Illinois
In Saline County the coal field battle between the progressive miners union and the United Mine Workers led to a night of bombings and gunfire. At Starburn mine crowds urged a halt to work while officers responded to a report a picket was killed and the mine superintendent abducted.
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Illinois
Harrisburg
Til
Saline County
Progressive Miners Union
United Mine Workers
Starburn
Henry Smith
Terre Haute
Sullivan
Ind
Here
Escaped Convict Released After North Carolina Denial
New Orleans reports police released a man who claimed to be Shelton Everett Thompson an escapee from North Carolina. State authorities said no escape was reported and that another Shelton Thompson is serving a 30 to 40 year term for a holdup with a shot. Local Raleigh officials confirmed the Thompson in question remained in prison.
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Shelton Everett Thompson
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Shelton Thompson
Giants surge in World Series matinee victory
Local fans packed the Playograph as the New York Giants defeated the Washington Senators in the first World Series matinee. Bill Terry's club led the action with a strong showing, and a larger crowd was expected for tomorrow's Washington game. The Enterprise continues to sponsor the 1:30 PM matinee at High Point time.
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Washington Senators
WF Enterprise
Bill Terry
Giants
Washington
Enterprise
American Legion selects Miami for 1934 convention
The American Legion 15th annual convention in Chicago heard calls to fund veteran relief with tax considerations. Miami, Florida was chosen as the site for the 1934 convention. National Commander Louis A. Johnson urged reforms to remove injustices in past laws and defended the Legion against a harsh public campaign.
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The
American Legion Today
Miami
Fila
American Legionnaires
Louis A. Johnson
Johnson
Legion
Civic Opera
Samuel Insall
Ccontact
Congress
Association of American Veterans
Storm warnings issued as two tropical storms move toward Florida
Storm warnings extended from the Florida Keys as two tropical storms exit the Caribbean. Havana reported 60 mph winds, Kingston saw 50 mph winds, and Key West recorded 21 to 24 mph gusts. Miami meteorologists warned gale conditions with caution. Northeastern warnings reached Boca Grande to Titusville.
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Carribean
Weather Bureau
Washington
Cienfuegos
Turke's Island
Key West
Cuba
Florida
Havana
Kingston
Jamaica
R. W. Gray
Miami
Gray
Boca Grande
Fort Moore
Titusville
Radio Announcers and a Curious Letter From Beverly Hills
A reader in Beverly Hills praises radio World Series announcers for vivid descriptions and immersive commentary. He jokes about attending to a hot dog purchase in a box stall and suggests radio singers be described with similar detail including origin, weight, age, and personal life. The letter mentions an arranger from Adenoid with mock notes about singing and past divorces.
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Remreee
Beverly Hilis
Cal
Claremore
Okla
Will
Virginia Voters Back Repeal by Wide Margin
Virginia votes nearly two to one for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and joins 32 states in abandoning prohibition. Florida, North and South Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Utah move toward repeal. results show Virginia wavered support while promoting a state liquor control plan.
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Florida
North
South Carolina
Ohio
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Utah
Old Dominion
James Cannon Jr
Bishop Cannon
Blackstone
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