Hanged Nazis in Vienna after Dollfuss death
The two Nazis Otto Planetta and Otto Holzweber were executed by martial law for participating in the July 1934 failed putsch that killed Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss. Planetta admitted firing the fatal shot and both men were hanged hours after sentencing.
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Engelbert Dollfuss
Otto Planetta
Ormer Army
Dollfuss
Otto Holzweber
Ald Planetta
Thase
Planetta
Bitter Fight Over New Orleans Vote Ends With Martial Law
New Orleans amid July 31 chaos as partial martial law is declared. National Guardsmen seize the city registration office and take charge, listing who may vote in September primary where Huey P. Long and Mayor T Seemes Walmsley back rival candidates. Guardsmen search the building with flashlights as crowds gather outside.
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New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Long
T. Seemes Walmsley
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Robber Foiled By Photo-Electric Cell at Goldbridge Mine
Dr Howard James superintendent of Pioneer gold mine in Goldbridge Bridge River district narrowly escaped death when a burglar drilled through metal walls to enter the gold room. A photo electric cell warned crews who confronted the intruder a fight followed and the robber fired a revolver without effect. James struck the thief with a flashlight and suffered a dislocated hand. The thief fled into darkness and police seek him.
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Vancouver
Howard James
Pioneer
Goldbridge
Bridge River District
Jaynes
Dr. James
Sharp Shift in Wind Saves Frank from Flames
A mid size forest fire threatened Frank today as a wind shift and back fire driven by local volunteers helped to avert destruction. Villagers prepared to evacuate as flames roared from Goat Mountain foothills and the wind turned in their favor aiding containment and protecting homes and outbuildings.
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Crank
Alia
Goat Mountain
Nelson Nelson
Athe
Kootenay
Norway
Perry Wins Davis Cup for Britain in Five Set Thriller
Fred Perry of Great Britain defeated Frank X. Shields 6 4 4 6 2 15 13 in a marathon fourth set to clinch the Davis Cup series. Britain seals its seventh victory in over 25 years of Davis Cup play as Perry earns his third win. Sydney Wood then closed the tie with a straight sets victory over Austin.
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C.P
Great Britain
Fred Perry
Frank X. Shields
Perry
Sydney B. Wood
Sunny
Austin
Japan Faces Naval Parity Question with Washington Treaty
Premier Kei suke Okada said Japan does not expect the United States and Britain to cut their naval arms to Japan’s level. He noted Japan is undecided on abrogating the 1922 Washington treaty which set a 5 5 3 ratio for capital ships. Italy and Britain discuss 1935 naval plans in London as Anglo Italian talks continue.
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Associated Press
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Great Britain
Keisuke Okada
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Raineri Biscia
Ponzi Deportation Petition Denied by U.S. Court
Boston July 30 The United States district court denied Charles Ponzi’s petition to overturn immigration authorities deportation order to Italy.
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United States ‘District Court
Charles Ponzi
Italy
Severe storm floods Ottawa district injures woman
A heavy rainstorm drenched Ottawa area causing damaged electric wires and transformers and injuring Mrs. C. E. Brownell of Westboro who received treatment for shock and a minor hip burn after lightning struck a pump she was using.
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C. P
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Westboro
Must Reduce Wheat Price Must Reduce Wheat Price
Canadian wheat prices face cuts to boost European sales says C Fitzgerald Raikes European manager of the W North West Miller. He argues Canada charges five shillings a quarter above others and must lower prices to compete.
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London
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Canberra
Australia
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Man with two stitches in his heart returns home
George Hampton, known as the man with two stitches in his heart, is back in Lancaster after being stabbed several weeks ago. He recovered quickly, was discharged from the hospital on Saturday, and plans to resume his barber trade.
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C.P
George Hampton
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Hindenburg Illness Prompts Cabinet Meeting In Germany
Berlin July 31 reports say President Paul von Hindenburg 86 grew suddenly worse with physicians fearing death. Chancellor Hitler convened an emergency cabinet session as family members rushed to Neudeck estate where the president rests amid a recent decline after a period of slight improvement.
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Paul von Hindenburg
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Nine Convicts Escape From Texas Prison Farm
A. P. report says nine Texas convicts escaped from the Harlem State Prison Farm 25 miles west of Houston after sawing through bars of the old Trust building. A posse of 50 men and bloodhounds pursued the trail on Monday. Convicts ranged from life term for robbery to short terms. one held 25 years, another 16 years.
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Texas
Old
Georges Claude Plans Floating Factory to Make Ice at Sea
Paris July 30 Georges Claude renowned inventor told the Academy of Sciences he will sail soon to the Brazilian coast where his floating factory will produce ice using a new process powered by sea energy.
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C.p.-Havas
Georges Claude
Academy of Sciences
Brazil
New Zealand Cabinet Faces Meat Export Reductions Request
The New Zealand cabinet was gravely concerned by a London demand for substantial six month cuts in exports to the United Kingdom, including bacon and pork. Prime Minister G W Forbes said curtailment of overseas supplies was very serious.
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Wellington
N.Z
C.P
Reuters
New Zealand
London
Dominions
United Kingdom
G. W. Forbes
Relief crisis warned by Canadian welfare council
Ottawa report cites grave uncertainty in unemployment relief harming tens of thousands of families. As of June 30 Canada has more than 1.1 million on relief, costing over 5.5 million dollars monthly, with 250 000 to 300 000 as heads of families. The council notes relief remains 1 to 12 percent below last winter’s peak but higher than year ago.
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Canadian Council On Child and Family Welfare
Canada
National Guard Collision Kills Sedan Driver in Minneapolis
A national guard squad car ran a red light and crashed into a sedan in Minneapolis. Carl Wallin, driver of the sedan, was killed and a companion injured. Three troopers were among those hurt in the crash amid strike activity and farm truck dumping reports. The day also carried reports on the Frisco strike winding down and potential NRA mediation in Chicago.
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National Guard
Carl Wallin
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