Edison collapses and recovers but is seriously ill
Edison, 85, suffered a sudden collapse late today but recovered and rested quietly. Doctors reported chronic nephritis and diabetes under treatment, with the diabetic condition controlled and kidney trouble improving. News of his illness spread amid guarded details at his Llewellyn Park home.
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West Orange
N. 2
Thomas A. Edison
Florida
Hubert 8. Howe
Sands Point
Long Island
Manha Isle
Newark
Ndu
Vsiciins
Mrr
Edison
Frederick Mr. Allen
Tubert $ Howe
William R. Williams
Ta. Howe
Eilsen
Tomberow
Charles Fulison
Llewellyn Parks
Port Myers
Dune
Milaon
Fort Myers
Fla
Caloosphatehee
United States
Charles Edison
Sloan
Anil Ny
Ediaca
Brother of Penrose dies in Philadelphia hotel
Dr A F Penrose Jr geologist and brother of the late Senator Boise Penrose died today at his Philadelphia hotel apartment where he had resided for several years. He was 67.
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Boise Penrose
Philadelphia
BR. A. F. Penrose, Jr
Calm Arraignment Described in Dallas Case
Mrs Ziona Maury Cholvin 40 and her Dallas lover Charles H Chandler face arraignment for a serious case tied to Cholvin none as estranged husband’s incident. The couple appear calm as authorities detail the attack in a lonely Dallas area.
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Ziona Maury Cholvin
Charles H. Chandler
Dallas
Tex
Maddux Held On Desertion and Non-Support Charge
Kingsport alderman C. J. Maddux is held on a desertion and non support warrant for leaving his wife and three children. He was detained in Corbin Kentucky after Kentucky officers were notified. Mrs. Maddux seeks a fair monthly allowance and a possible non return to Kingsport if an agreement is reached.
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C. J. Maddux
Kentucky
J. Maddux
Kingsport
A. N. Hawk
T. R. Bandy
Maddux
Broad Street
Kennetky
Maddluix
Pant ‘Thompson
Corbin
Sullivan
Thompson
Ken ‘Tucky
Bandy
Times
Germany Moves to End Problem
Berlin August 1 AP Germany moved to ease financial strains with the acceptance and guarantee bank enabling broader Reichsbank credit to large banks and aiding smaller private banks. The Darmstaedter and National Bank reopened with government help and wage payment rights were extended. savings bank payments resume date is set later with higher withdrawal limits, while collateral and loan handling await market recovery.
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Berlin
Germany
Reichsbank
Berliner Lombardkasge
Darmstaedter and National Bank
Five of family killed in auto crash near Rhame
Five members of the J. W. Keene family died four miles south of Rhame when their car was struck by a Fort Worth and Denver City passenger train at a grade crossing. Killed were J. W. Keene 49 from Burleson Texas. his daughters Eventa 17 Lewellen 15 Mare 10. and his father John Keene 67 of Rhame.
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Here
Fort Worth
Denver City
J. W. Keene
Burleson
Texas
Eventa
Lewellen
Mare
John Keene
Rhame
Somber Progress of Trans Siberian Air Hop
American aviators Hugh Herndon Jr and Clyde Pangborn reached Omsk after an apparent force landing at Jietiegari during their around the world flight. The pair had departed Moscow aiming for Irkutsk and Khabarovsk before a non stop leg toward the Sea of Okhotsk. Details remain sketchy as civil aviation officials offer assistance.
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Moscow
Tass
Hugh Herndon, Jr
Clyde Pangborn
Omsk
Siberia
E.s.t.j
Jietiegari
Kustangisk
Gossack
Irkutsk
Metal and Gold Trust
Civil Aviation Society
Khabarovsk
Okhotsk
Behring Sea
Nome
Alaska
New
Germany urged to buy U S wheat and cotton
Washington August 1 The American government urged Germany to purchase wheat and cotton from U S farm surpluses through the Ysarm board as a gesture of extended aid and relief to American agriculture. Ambassador Sacket in Berlin, with President Hoover's approval, presented the proposal to German officials, offering liberal credit terms.
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Washington
Ysarm Board
Germany
Sacket
Berlin
Hoover
Crisia
Mae Murray Seeks Divorce From Prince David M Dvani
Los Angeles August 1 The once-happy marriage of Mae Murray and Prince David M Dvani ends as the actress files for divorce citing extreme cruelty and a pattern of inhuman treatment. She seeks custody of their four year old son, recounting incidents dating back to 1928 including assaults in New York and interference with costumes.
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Los Angeles
Mae Murray
Gergen
Prince David
M’dvani
Georgia
Buffalo
N. Y
Beverly Hills
Europe
Prince
Prince Serge
Mary McCormick
Pola Negri
Miss Murray
Aftor
Jay O'Brien
Robert 2. Leonard
Tennessee Weather: Fair and Warm Through Sunday
Tennessee forecast calls for mostly fair skies and warm temperatures Sunday and Monday. VinGinta shows a chance of local afternoon thunder showers Sunday. Monday remains mostly fair and warmer. Readings taken at 6:00 p.m. by T. CG. Harris, U.S.W.0.
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Tennessee
VinGinta
Lindberghs Far in Canada Wilds
New York dispatch reports Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh flying from Ottawa toward Moose Factory in northern Ontario with no current position. Friends note ideal flying conditions, radio troubles previously, and open landing spots amid many lakes lessen alarm. If radio fails it could delay news for hours or days. Moose Factory is 461 miles away.
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New York
Canadian Northland
Charles A. Lindbergh
Orient
Ottawa
Moose Factory
Lindigh
Caionals
Jjames Bay
Lindbergh
Moose River
Ontario Forestray Patrol
Robbins Jones Flight Delayed By Weather Over Pacific
Seattle August 1 Last minute storm reports on the great circle route to the Orient forced Reg L Robbins and Harold Jones to postpone their non stop Seattle to Tokyo flight. They planned a 6 am takeoff tomorrow. Boeing field meteorologist C C Shick warned a dangerous takeoff. Weather forecasts showed possible improvement in 24 hours as they sought updates from Fairbanks.
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Seattle
Great Circle
Orient
Reg L. Robbins
Harold Jones
Seattle-Tokyo
Fort Worth
C. C. Shick
Uu. S&s
Boeing Field
Fiers
Alaska
Bering Sea
Fairbanks
Shick
Hoover Seeks Second Nomination Amid Coolidge Talk
Washington reports Herbert Hoover moves toward renomination eight years after Harding’s death while discussion resurfaces of Calvin Coolidge possibly being drafted. Republican leaders indicate Hoover stays the front runner, though opposition could arise if challengers emerge.
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Frances M. Stephenson
Washington
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Cal
James F. Caupal
Old Guard
Hoover
Senator Watson
Indiana
Moses
New Hampshire
Thirteen jurors to hear Lea case in Asheville
North Carolina's first thirteen-man jury sat in Buncombe courthouse awaiting Monday testimonies in the Lake Lea group case. Lea, Tennessee publisher financier and politician, and three others pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to defraud Central Tanks and Trust Co of 1,300,000. Col Lea, with military bearing, led in the Argonne and a seven-man expedition years ago.
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Asheville
N. G
North Carolina
Buncombe
Lake Lea
Central Tanks and Trust Company
Tennessee
Col
Lea
114Th Field Artillery
Argonne
Beloved Uncle Alf Fights For Life In Tennessee Hospital
Alfred A. Taylor former governor of Tennessee and famed state figure lies critically ill at Appalachian hospital Johnson City as doctors warn a decisive change within 36 hours. His birthday celebrates quietly August 6 while relatives and friends gather, recalling the famed War of Roses campaign with brother Bob Taylor.
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Times
Johnson City
Tenn
Alfred A. Taylor
Tennessee
Appalachian Hospital
Mwere
Taylor
Appalachian
Happy Valley
Milligan
Theu
Alf
Yan
Goverinor
Bob Taylor
Bob
Milwaukee Brakeman Guilty in Bigamy Murder Case
George W. E. Perry known as Jiggs, Milwaukee's "mar brakeman," is convicted by a circuit court jury of first degree murder in the slaying of Cora Belle Hackett, a Chicago widow he allegedly married in a sequence of bigamous unions. He receives a life sentence and sobs as the judge pronounces it. Perry will be sent to Waupun penitentiary.
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Eagle River
Wis
George W. E
Jiggs) Perry
Milwaukee
Mar
Cora Belle Hackett
Chicago
Perry
Davison
Mary
Thomas McGregor
County
J McGregor
Waupun Penitentiary
Dolan
Hackett
Lac du Flambeau
Wisconsin
San
Playfellows of Slain Child Bear Casket Through Harlem Streets
New York on August 1 reports the funeral for five year old Michael Vengalli, slain in gang wars. About 140 playfellows carried the casket through Harlem's Little Italy as 50 uniformed officers and 50 plainclothes detectives sought clues. The procession from East 107th Street to the church and burial at Calvary Cemetery drew thousands. A 24 hour police patrol with repeating shotguns vowed swift action against gangsters, with Officer Joseph A. McFarland among the first to fire, fatally wounding a hold up man.
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New York
Michael Vengalli
Harlem
Little Italy
Vengalli
East 107Th Street
Michael
Calvary Cemetery
Edward P. Mulrooney
Joseph A. McFarland
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Chandler
Ding Cholvin
Womean
Herndon
Pangborn
Gatty
Post
U.S
Vae Murray
Prince David M'Dvani
Canada
Fastness of
Northland
Lindy
Anne
Tokyo
Trial of Tennessee
Alf A. Taylor
Aasbeie Ome
George Perry
Brakeman
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