Fire Devastates Coney Island Promenade Area
A massive fire at Coney Island destroyed hotels, homes, and amusement venues along the boardwalk, leaving thousands homeless. Officials say 5,000 people lost their homes while firefighters fought the blaze amid collapsing structures and panicked crowds of bathers and visitors. Police organized aid as subways and buses ferried evacuees home, with continued coverage as the fire raged and details emerged.
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Torrid Sun Sets Heat Record Across Nation
A scorching heat wave across cities from Detroit to New York pushed temperatures to record highs on July 14. Lightning killed two and one heat related death was reported in Detroit. Thunderstorms and damaging winds accompanied the heat as farmers dried grain and continued harvests amid the season's brutal conditions.
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Norman Neal
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Detroit
Mercury
Weather and debt talks blur a scorched planet
The report blends regional fair and warm forecasts with a heat wave across many cities reporting highs near 100. It also covers a secret Lausanne reparations accord, Britain France debt interpretations, and US observer stance as European powers shape responses to war debts and the Hoover moratorium.
Organized Days Scan Candidates for Hoover Endorsement
United dry leaders met to discuss endorsing Hoover amid split views on a formal prohibition pledge. Oliver W. Stewart of the Flying Squadron Foundation signaled readiness to back Hoover if needed, while cautioning about wets and a delayed acceptance speech.
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Flying Squadron Foundation
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Stewart
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Reconstruction inquiry probes Dawes led bank loans
A special committee in Washington opens an inquiry into every loan made by the Reconstruction corporation. It seeks a complete list of loans to Central Republican Bank and Trust of Chico chaired by Charles G. Dawes and details on maturity interest and security since the corporation’s founding. Committee members will do the digging. details may stay private.
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Chico
Charles G. Dawes
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Couzens
Social Committee
Eugene Meyer
Michigan Republican
Sheriff Probes Reynolds Death Amid New Clues
Winston Salem, July 14 AP The coroner's inquest examines a possible bullet hole in a screen of the sleeping porch where Reynolds died after drinking gatherings at Reynolda Libby Holman Reynolds the widow and Broadway singer is away Walker a key witness who claimed to have left the wood near the house with Libby before the shooting is missing Sheriff Scott says the grand jury met but did not act and will reconvene to press the probe
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Reynold
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Sherie Scott
Aimee Semple McPherson in precarious condition
Los Angeles reports Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton in precarious state after a nervous breakdown and tropical illness. She was removed to a hospital by ambulance following a fainting spell and concussion, with doctors warning of potential cerebral hemorrhage. Her husband David Hutton’s breach of promise case was decided earlier.
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Myrtle Jean St. Pierre
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Veterans Picket Capitol Grounds In Washington
Thousands of veterans massed on Capitol grounds after sleepless nights of marching. Congress faced a slim chance to pass immediate cash bonus relief, while President Hoover sought a time extension for home loans and permission to use funds for veteran transportation. The scene showed quiet lines, dispersed groups entering the Capitol, and orderly police presence.
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Brazil Battles Revolt Within Sao Paulo State
Rio de Janeiro July 14 AP The Brazilian government mobilizes money men and munitions to crush the Sao Paulo revolt as navy blockade tightens coast and rail lines. A $1 500 000 credit is approved to fund the campaign and Sao Paulo faces attacks from Minas Gerais Parana Rio de Janeiro and Mato Grosso as rebels defend a Constitutionalist Army.
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Iowa
Illinois
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Matte Grosso
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Uruguay breaks with Argentina in diplomatic rupture
Buenos Aires July 14. A sudden break in diplomatic relations between Uruguay and Argentina escalates amid South American tensions. Uruguay recalls its ambassador and expels Argentina’s envoy after a false report tied exiled General Toranzo to a Uruguayan ship during independence celebrations.
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Airliner explores Arctic to build new routes
Pan American Airways announced two Arctic expeditions to map meteorology topography and flight routes toward Europe. H. G. Watkins leads the East Green and Expedition launching from New York with two bases near Angmagsalik Greenland. A Michigan Pan American expedition with R L Belknap joins the effort near Upernavik Greenland
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Pan American Airways
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Detroit
Pan American
H. G. Watkins
East Greenand
Oae
Angmagsalix
Greenland
University of Michigan
R. L. Belknap
Michigan-Pan American Airways
International Polar Year Research Group
Swift Action On New Relief Bill Fails At Parley
Washington July 14 Unexpected difficulties in resolving house and senate differences delayed progress on the unemployment relief bill. Conference broke up after 3 1/2 hours with no compromise on key provisions, notably the publicity requirement for loans by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Senate and house negotiators debated loan terms, capital structure, and agency reforms, aiming to satisfy the president while avoiding a veto.
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Reconstruction Corporation
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Capitol
Hoover
Mills
Eugene Meyer
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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