China and Russia on brink as troops swarm Manchurian front
Amoy reports 8000 to 10000 defeated Kwang-Si troops and bandits control southwest Fukien. In Harbin two Soviet divisions block Siberia Manchuria rail links. Moscow accuses Beijing failing to seek peace and recalls diplomats. Russia warns of protecting interests. Kellogg pact cited amid crisis.
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Amoy
Fukien
Harbin
Manchuria
U.P
Siberia
London
U.R
Russia
Moscow
Rus
Soviet Union
Far East
Opium Suspects Agree To Leave for China
In San Francisco Ying Kao Chinese vice consul and his wife agreed to depart by August 5 under orders from Dr. Wu. Suen Foon chancellor of the Chinese consulate also agreed to leave if innocence cannot be proven. All face Jones-Miller act conspiracy charges over $500000 opium found in baggage and await continued preliminary hearings.
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U.P
Ying Kao
C. C. Wu
Suen Foon
Susie Kao
Justice and State Departments
Washington
United States
Susie Ying Kao
San Prmeiico
King Kao
Kao
William Fox Injured in Car Crash in New York
William Fox head of Fox Film corp was injured in an automobile accident near Old Westbury on July 17. His chauffeur Joseph W. Boyes was killed instantly while friend Jacob Rubenstein was seriously injured. Fox, hospitalized in Nassau hospital, suffered shock and multiple head and body lacerations and loss of blood. Three sisters Dorothy Muriel and Agatha Kane were in the other car and unhurt. A grand jury investigation will begin Tuesday with subpoenas issued for witnesses.
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Fox Film Corporation
Fox
Rubenstein
Boyes
Dorothy
Muriel
Agatha Kane
New York
Harold R. King
Mrs Pantages Faces Murder Trial In Drunken Driving
Mrs Lois Pantages accompanied by husband theater magnate Alexander Pantages was arraigned in LOS AnuLurs court on second degree murder and driving while intoxicated charges after Joe Rokomoto died from injuries in a collision with her car. Preliminary hearing set for July 31. bond set at 50,000. She appeared nearly recovered from crash injuries.
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Vary
Alexander Pantages
Lois Pantages
Joe Rokomoto
Pantages
Los Angeles mayor approves Fox Reward Fund for Hickman
The Los Angeles City Council voted $10,000 to fund rewards for capture and conviction of William Edward Hickman, who was hanged for the Marion Parker murder. Mayor John Porter approved the appropriation today and the distribution plan was sent to the courts.
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Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
John Porter
Miller posts $10,000 challenge to beat Tom Mix in stunt contest
PONCA CITY Oklahoma July 17 Colonel Zach Miller owner of the 101 Ranch Wild West Show posts $10,000 backing his claim that Jack Hoxie can beat Tom Mix in a five cowboy stunt contest. The match would be held in New York on November 3 with proceeds to a baby’s milk fund if Mix accepts. Hoxie remains with the ranch show while Mix tours with Sells Floto circus after switching from the ranch. Miller has sued Mix for breach of contract.
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Okla
Zach Miller
Jack Hoxie
Tom Mix
New York
Mix
Colonel Miller
Hoxie
Sells-Floto Circus
Miller
Twelve Florida banks close after runs total deposits four million
In Florida twelve southern banks with about four million dollars in deposits failed to open after yesterday runs. Nine banks were branches of Citizens Bank & Trust Co of Tampa which also closed. The state comptroller said the runs were instigated without reason amid unrest linked to a Mediterranean fruit fly discovery.
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Talahassee
Fila
U.P
South Florida
Citizens Bank & Trust Co
Tampa
Plant City
Bradenton
Sarasota
Fort Meade
Dade City
German Plane Makes Secret Hop to Iceland
A D1452 Dornier flying boat landed in Reykjavik at 8:30 p.m. after secretly taking off from Sylt in the North Sea. Reportedly headed toward the United States, the route was traced via radio from the Canary Islands.
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Reykjavik
W.pi
Germany
Sylt Island
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U.P
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Sylt
Karoes Islands
Chicago Via Atlantic Is Goal of Polish Airmen
Polish aviators Kowacz yk deft and Klisz plan to fly from Milan to Chicago with a single stop in Dublin, aboard the large biplane Polonia. About 50 people gathered beneath the craft as it prepared for the transatlantic leg, showcasing its vast wingspan and unusual design.
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Klisz
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Polonia
Atlantic
London
Thorshaven
Faroes
Islands
Boy Fourteen Faces Murder Charge in San Jose
In San Jose on July 17 a murder charge was sworn against Robert Jorgenson, 12, for the fatal shooting of Emmett Leo Cox, 8, while playing. Preliminary hearing set for tomorrow in juvenile court. Police say the youth admitted firing a small caliber rifle from an attic window to scare the boy. His father H C Jorgenson surrendered him after learning the rifle was involved.
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J. N. Black
Robert Jorgenson
Kimmett Leo Cox
Robert
Black
Emmett
H. C. Jorgenson
Four Routes Considered For Colorado River Aqueduct Route
Chief engineers from Los Angeles Water and Power and Metropolitan Water District discuss four main routes for the Colorado River aqueduct. They note no favorite route yet, and plan a survey review with consulting engineers to ensure the most economical and practicable path is chosen.
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Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
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Los Angeles Examiner
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Colorao River
Los Angeles Department
District Board of Directors
Colorado River Aqueduct
Three Year Old Bitten by Snake Battles for Life
In Oakland on July 17 a three year old boy, Harry Hincheliff of Piedmont, was rushed from Camp Meeker after being bitten by a rattlesnake. He arrived at Highland hospital in critical condition despite a blood transfusion and anti venom injections. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Hincheliff, await further updates as motorcycle police cleared the path for urgent transport.
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U.P
Camp Meeker
Harry Hincheliff
Piedmont
Highland Hospital
Benjamin Hincheliff
Ellis Sentenced to Life Instead of Death
Allen Ellis of Fresno, convicted of murder and slated for the San Quentin gallows, has had his sentence commuted to life imprisonment without parole by Governor C. C. Smith. The decision centers on disputes over Ellis age after the murder of Francis O. Weisert, Fremmo merchant.
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Allen Ellis
Fresno
San Quentin Pricday
C. C
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Ellis
Francis O. Weisert
Fremmo Merchent
Nevada Airlines expands Reno Las Vegas route with third trip
Nevada Airlines announces completion of its third Reno to Las Vegas round trip. A four-stop schedule includes Tonopah, with planes Aries Libra and Aquarius, pilots Perry Sherwood O'Brien, and Captain Roscoe Turner directing operations. Tickets will be sold at Simon's Service Garage and the major Las Vegas hotels.
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Reno
Las Vegas
Reno-Las Vegas
I. Evans
Nevada Airlines
G. Ray Boggs
Boggs
Catain Roscoe Turner
Simon’s
Tonopah
Simon's Service
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National Hotel
Nevada Hotel
Nevada Airlines, Inc
Seignious
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la Vegas
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Vegas
Aries
Libra
Aquarius
Roscoe Turner
George Perry
George Sherwood
Jack O'Brien
Focal
Fresno
Lindy Pilots First Dirigible in Goodyear Airship
Los Angeles July 17. Colonel Charles A Lindbergh piloted his first dirigible with Mrs Lindbergh aboard the Goodyear airship Volunteer. Ground crews and onlookers watched as the airship rose on its tail then dove earthward in a steep climb and turn with Lindbergh at the controls.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Charles A. Lindbergh
Re Vote Delays Starting Of H S Building Month
In Reno, Mrs. Maude Frazier says a $250,000 school construction appropriation must be re voted next Saturday to become valid delaying start of the new high school. Architect plans progress while bond sale is set for August likely with contract letting in August. If contractor starts after 20 days, construction will likely begin in October. Voting will be at existing precincts from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Maude Frazier
Reno
Miss Frazier
E. H. Hunting
Premier Poincare Stricken With Illness After Debts Campaign
Paris reports Premier Raymond Poincare fell ill today after a tireless campaign in support of unreserved ratification of British and American war debts. Doctors say he has a high fever from exertion in the chamber of deputies and the ongoing heat wave in Paris.
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U.P
Raymond Poincare
France
Chamber of Deputies
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