Steamboat Collision Ends in 200 Passenger Escape
In Poughkeepsie New York on September 27 a collision between the river steamer Rensselaer and Swedish freighter Roxera left 200 passengers aboard the Rensselaer imperiled and four injured. The vessel tore a hole in its side and, after pulling to a stone barge, attempted to continue but abandoned the voyage as flooding and panic ensued. Two women trapped in a port side stateroom cried for help while lifeboats were kept ready and voices rose in alarm across the fogbound river.
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Pouganeepsie
N. Y
Rensselaer
Roxera
Rensaclaes
New York
Alminy
Sheould
Tighlands
Albany
Sweden
Steol
Benjamin
Odell
Rennsselaer
William War Weert
Elizabeth Friedman
Aida
Lyons
Luer kidnapping trial near end
Edwardsville Md Sept 27 Arguments likely start today in the trial of five women and a man charged in the kidnapping of August Tuer a 0 year old Alton bunker and meat packer. Five defendants testified in their own defense and Perry Michael Fitzgerald the dice bes kid may not testify. Attorneys set two hours for closing arguments. Mrs Lillian Chessen denied involvement on the stand with her husband also a defendant. Other defendants include Randol Eugene Norvell Mike Mustala and Christ Nicola Gitcho.
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Edwardsville
August Tuer
Alton Bunker
Meat Packer
Percy Michael Fitzgerald
Dice Bes
Cach
Ivo
Lillian Chessen
Chessen
Fituerald
Randol Eugene Norvell
Mike Mustala
Christ Nicola Gitcho
Not a Tree Climber Sparks Chicago Suit
Mrs. Lutille Irene Moe filed a direct suit against Haakon Marcellous Moe, a professional fighter, alleging the spouse climbed trees and swung from a chandelier during visits, embarrassing her and prompting calls for action. The oddly described allegations suggest a contentious dispute centered on behavior and social embarrassment.
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Chicago
Not Guilty Snarls Kelly to Charge of Kidnapping Urschel
Oklahoma City September reports outline Florida born George Kelly linked to Urschel kidnapping, detailing a troubled past in Memphis and a stint in Leavenworth. The piece notes police history, a federal prison sentence, and differing opinions on Kelly while highlighting the case’s high profile.
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Kelly
Urschel
Mor
Inon Moxico
Prizon
Tules
Tule
Leavenworth Federal
Desperado and Wife Arrained for Oklahoma Bond
Memphis dispatch reports Langford Ramsay, associate of George Kelly, confessed that Kelly sent him to Coleman Texas to retrieve part of the Urschel ransom money. About $72,250 was recovered near Coleman. Kelly allegedly received $75,000 of the $260,000 Urschel ransom. Bates and others face trial in Oklahoma City. authorities say the crime ring likely extended to the Shannon farm area with Kelly central to the kidnapping plot.
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Department of Justice
Langford Ramzey
George “Machine Gun" Kelly
Kelly
Coleman Tex
Charlee F. Urshel
Colesman
Texas
Albert Bates
Keith
Bates
Oklahoma City
Memphis
Coleman
Shannons
Jelly
Theiy’ Ranch
Alanis
Vic. Sim
Sneader
Shannon Lane
Roosevelt confident NRA to succeed in push for credit expansion
President Roosevelt returns to New York amid booster reception and talks with financial leaders. He signals plans to expand credit through regular channels as an alternative to currency inflation, aiming to strengthen party operations and press for his economic program.
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New York
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Station
Electrical appliances turn drinking water pink or blue
A Sept 27 report from the Harkensuiel Water Company details how home wiring and ground faults on water pipes are turning tap water various colors and imparting odd tastes and odors. Cases from Bergen and Hudson counties show water mains outside remain clean while kitchen taps run colored water, with blue linked to grounded radios and brass pipes, pink to electrolysis, and odors disappearing when grounds are removed.
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Harkensuiel Water Company
Nicholas &. Hill, Jr
Spring Valley
Ney
Bergen
Hudson
New England
Tampico Faces Disease and Hunger After Storm
Reports from Tampico describe widespread destruction and deliberate fears. Disease, hunger, and thirst threaten residents as four days of ruin left 54 dead and over 1,590 injured. Rail disruption and mudfilled harbors crippled relief, with 6,000 homeless in Panueo seeking food. Hospitals are crowded while water safety concerns grow as officials warn of contaminated supplies. General Macias says many bodies remain uncounted, and martial law may be imposed as Americans observe the crisis.
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Mexico
Panueo
Pantilla
Fanueo
Anselmo Macias
Tampico
Pannen
Macias
Mayjal
Suauch
W. E. Evans
YEAR OLD GIRL PLANS KIDNAPPINGS IN SOUTH CAROLINA
A 15 year old girl from Anson is in custody with her father after allegedly planning kidnappings to extort money. Police described her as predatory and note letters demanded 5000 dollars for the late Mrs. Judd and 50 dollars for Mrs. Harring, with a ransom of 230 dollars sought. The case ties to a Chicago gang rumored to target Carolina residents. Investigations began in August.
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Spartansburg
C. F. Harrig
Wadesboro
Harris
Salem College
Department of Justice
Chicago
Carolinga
BM. W. Goodman
Post Office
Riot at Eastern Penitentiary Shocks Philadelphia
A deadly riot at Eastern Penitentiary in Philadelphia long after a flaming act set the prison ablaze. About 1,390 inmates fought, smoke and flames filled corridors, while authorities and 200 police, plus three fire companies, struggled to regain control for over three hours. Warden Terbert J. Folied Sith was assaulted amid the chaos, sustaining injuries.
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Philadelphia
Terbert J. S¢Fard
Reading
Tammany Faces Two New Perils
New York on September 27 sees the Tammany administration struck by a payroll crisis and the arrival of Samuel Seabury amid calls for reform. Mayor James J. Walker may resign as Seabury campaigns against the machine, while stock brokers celebrate what they call a modern Boston tea party after O’Brien vetoes tax bills on stock transfers and dealer incomes.
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New York
Tammany
Él Bla
Deadly Earnest
Samuel Seabury
Tammany Machine
Ity
Seabury
James J. Walker
Eusspe
Amd
Fiorello
Bn Guardia
Fusion
Ryo
Johan P. O'Brien
Stock Exchange
O'Brien
Newark
Nuid
Boston
Lve Gore
Swithh
Weather Outlook Tennessee and Virginia
Cloudy with showers this afternoon and tonight in parts of Tennessee with cooler air tonight. East and central Tennessee show shower chances, then generally fair and cooler Thursday as temperatures rise slowly in the west. In Virginia, thundershowers ongoing this afternoon and tonight, with cooler conditions tonight and Thursday sunshine returning cooler.
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Tennessee
West
Virginia
Escaped Indiana convicts sought in Michigan City
Four desperadoes who wrecked Sheriff Neel's car and kidnapped him fled across a wooded area near Wheeler after commandeering another vehicle from a farmer near Valparaiso. They terrorized William Werner's family at Wanatah before fleeing toward Lafayette with five convicts still at large. A tenth fugitive was thought to be hiding in the city.
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Michigan City
Ind
Chester
S&ton
Qin
Charles Neel
Corydon
Wheeler
Cecil Stainer
Valparaiso
Stainer
William Werner
Wanatah
Werner
Lafayette
Herbert van Valkenberg
Oswero
van Valkenberg
Minnie Schultz
Spanish Clubs Rally to Protest Medical Federation Order
Havana dispatch reports that over 250,000 members of Cuban Spanish societies planned to assemble to protest a government decree requiring all practicing physicians to join the National Medical Federation. Businesses and other activities were to halt at noon for nationwide demonstrations. The clash has lasted over a year, climaxing with Ramon Grau government decree.
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Havana
Cuba
National Medical Federation
Ramon Grau
San Martin
Strange gold rush fuels new westward hunt headlines
San Francisco reports the strangest gold wash in gilded western history as tens of thousands seek flakes and nuggets while gold sits near 32 dollars an ounce. Prospector numbers swell, with 200,000 people dependent on mining across the West. California alone shows 15,900 individual prospectors. Red tape and affidavits complicate sales as the era shifts from the Klondike fever to a more organized, higher valued hunt.
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San Francisco
Klondike
Thousaands
Tittle
California
Mother Lode
Thade
Kingsport Sets 1933 Tax Rate At $2.10 Lower Than 1932
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen announced a 2.10 tax rate for 1933, five cents below 1932 and ten cents under 1931. The move accompanies over 200,000 in assessed value reductions and a $25,000 sinking fund, reflecting an ongoing economy program without reducing services. The rate is among the lowest in the region, with Bristol and Johnson City rates higher. Taxes are due November 1.
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Kingsport
Aringe Sport
Tax i
Tennessee
Bristol
Johnson City
Elizabethton
Southern Mine Pay Scales to Be Set
Officials negotiated with southern Tennessee coal operators to fix wage scales under the bituminous coal code. A $4 a day base rate from western Kentucky was unofficially accepted, while Alabama producers appeared unlikely to reach an agreement. If talks proceed, rates for Tennessee and Alabama areas will be set and sent to President Roosevelt for code incorporation, taking effect next Monday.
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Washington
Tennessee
Western Kentucky
Alabama
Roosevelt
Cant Dish Out Suds Spokane Chief Bars Cop Bartending
Spokane detective Harry Albright cannot serve as a bartender and a police officer. Chief Ira Martin ruled Albright, who operated a beer parlor in his spare time, must quit it as it does not look proper.
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Spokane
Wash
Harry Albright
Ira Martin
Albright
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