Demands Revision of German Polish Boundary Line
German cabinet member Gottfried Treviranus urged revising the German Polish boundary but tied action to internal strength. He warned against pressuring Poles at Geneva and said timing matters, saying relief would come only when Germany is strong enough to insist. He spoke before party leaders after marking the republic’s eleventh anniversary.
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Koenigsberg
Germany
Gottfried Treviranus
Poland
Geneva
Hillsdale Bank Robbers Prepare Guilty Plea in Illinois
Three bandits who robbed the Farmers and Merchants State bank in Hillsdale planned to plead guilty and face 1 to 20 years in prison. Louis Stephenson 21 Warren Ishmael 22 and William Staley were captured after a cornfield pursuit. $5208 stolen money recovered. Confessions reported and linked to two Geneseo filling stations and auto holdups near East Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Ill
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Hillsdale
Louis Stephenson
Warren Ishmael
Hillsboro
William Staley
Ishmael
East Moline
Louis Fillmer
Stephenson
Geneseo
Fast Moline
Boy Assailant of Grandparents to Put Up Fight
Eugene Carl a 14 year old who confessed attacking his grandparents with a hatchet will contest his case in district court. Lawyers from Higbee and McEniry donated their services and asked for record entry. Carl planned to plead incorrigible and seek placement at Eldora industrial school. grand jury in Union county will review the case. He says the assault on grandfather H J Swanker stemmed from retaliation for a whipping. grandmother Mrs Swanker was struck but he denies intent to injure her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Eugene Carl
Higbee and McEniry
Eldora
Union County Grand Jury
Carl
H. J. Swanker
Darrow denies atheism debate with Maier
Chicago August 26 Clarence Darrow Chicago attorney denied that he issued a challenge to debate Dr Walter A Maier of St Louis on atheism The American Lutheran Publicity bureau had attributed the challenge to him and he stated he had no knowledge of the affair and no authorization to issue such a challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clarence Darrow
American Lutheran Publicity Bureau
Walter A. Maier
St. Louis
Darrow
Christening Mishap Injures Crowd at French Torpedo Boat
At Havre on August 26 the 400 foot torpedo boat Vautour slipped during its launch. A loud stampede among spectators caused many injuries as people fled the vessel's path. Authorities investigated the accident and assistance was provided to the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
France
Vautour
Coast Guard Bags Rum Runner After Newport Chase
A liquor laden speedboat named Marseille was seized after a running chase off Newport Rhode Island. One man was wounded by coast guard gunfire in the pursuit, which occurred near the Black Duck chase where three rum runners died when a coast guard vessel fired upon their fleeing craft.
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Newport
R. I
Coast Guard
Marseille
Women Flee Red Menace as Troops Move to Rescue
In Shanghai Aug 26 AP reports foreign women and children evacuat ing Changsha due to a communist threat. Nationalist authorities in Hankow say Chiang Kai-Shek ordered 20 000 soldiers withdrawn from Shantung to reinforce against reds.
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Shanghai
Changsha
Hunan
Hankow
Chiang Kai-Shek
Shantung Province
Jardine declines to discuss Idaho rumors
Topeka Kansas August 26 AP William M Jardine recently named minister to Egypt refused to confirm or deny a report he would become president of the University of Idaho after leaving the diplomatic service He said he would sail to Egypt on September 6 from New York and would say no more
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Topeka
Kas
William M. Jardine
Egypt
University of Idaho
New York
Postmaster of Wyoming Town Shot to Death
The body of Charles Fitzmaurice postmaster, missing since Saturday, was found in a clump of grass near Greybull Wyoming. He had been shot to death and officials said the body had been moved from a previous location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Greybull
Wyo
Charles Fitzmaurice
Hunt Gangster as Probable Slayer of Hotel Keeper
Police sought the arrest of John Legs Diamond to help solve the disappearance of Harry Weston owner of a Lake Katrine road house. Weston was last seen at Diamonds Acra New York country place after a telephoned instruction to drive there. A blood stained car with an empty shell was found in a Brooklyn garage.
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New York
John
Legs) Diamond
Europe
Harry Weston
Diamond's Country Place
Acra
N. Y
Weston
Lake Katrine
Kingston
Diamond’s
Brooklyn
Women Injured as Auto Hits Truck in S D
Three women from Huron, South Dakota, were hurt when their car collided with a Red Line Transfer company truck. One woman is seriously injured and unnamed. Dorothy Gufelsand and Mabel Moore are in the hospital. The wrecked car carries Iowa plate 73 5511, registered to Virgil Bunting of Shenandoah, Iowa. Frank Thyss of Yankton is the man under arrest.
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Tyndall
S. D
Huron
Red Line Transfer Company
Dorothy Gufelsand
Mabel Moore
Iowa
Virgil Bunting
Shenandoah
Frank Thyss
Yankton
Peeved at Arrest Attacks Water Pipes in Cell
Marion Grooms anger over arrest for intoxication led him to tear down water pipes in his city jail cell. Police found him standing in an inch of water. He paid a $25 fine plus costs for destroying public property. the intoxication charge was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Marion Grooms
Grooms
Earthquake Shakes Tanganyika and Wales
An earthquake this morning lightly damaged many buildings in Dar es Salaam Tanganyika with no casualties. Earlier in Swansea Wales tremors were felt last night with no damage reported across all South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dar-Es-Salaam
Tanganyika
British East Africa
Swansea
Wales
South Wales
Mississippi primary narrows field in Democratic race
In Jackson Mississippi on August 26 the Democratic primary left Senator Pat Harrison and seven of eight representatives unopposed. One congressman faced a spirited challenge to his 1928 presidential campaign position in the contest.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
United States
Pat Harrison
Judge Murphy Files 80,000 Signatures for Detroit Mayoral Bid
Detroit Aug 26 AP Judge Frank Murphy of recorders court filed petitions bearing 80,000 names making him a candidate for mayor in the Sept. 9 special election and submitted his resignation from the bench. Classified ads bring results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Frank Murphy
Recorders Court
Peru Faces Military Rule After Ex-President's Arrest
Martial law grips the capital as fighting erupts at the former president Leguia's home. Reports say Col. Sanchez Cerro leads a southern faction seeking to overturn Lima's Junta. Foreign legations seek asylum protections while Mollendo port reopens. Leguia's family and relatives are granted asylum in Lima Callao.
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Arequipa
Col
Sanchez Cerru
Sanchez Cerro
Lima
Callao
Almirante Grau
Seguia
Leguia
Callao Bay
Mollendo
Papal Legation
General Ponce
Ponce
Congress
Dog Companion of Missing Boy Returns Home
Prince the yellow and white collie, the missing boy Kenneth Swanson’s constant companion, returned to the Colebrook farm house at midnight after the boy vanished Sunday. Police and searchers suspect the dog was dropped from a car during the night as woods and swamps nearby were combed without leads. Wells and ponds were checked and a car abduction theory has gained headway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colebrook
Conn
Kenneth Swanson
George Swanson
Barre
Prince
Colllse
Kenneth
Page of Virginia Named by Hoover for Tariff Body
Washington, Aug. 26 AP Thomas Walker Page of Virginia was appointed a member of the tariff commission today by President Hoover. Page is a Democrat and a former member of the tariff commission. This is the second appointment under the Hawley Smoot act as reorganization proceeds. Henry P. Fletcher of Pennsylvania was named chairman last week. four more members remain to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas Walker Page
Virginia
Tariff Commission
Hoover
Page
Henry P. Fletcher Republican
Pennsylvania
Motorist Robbed on Highway by Man and Woman
Lester Bryant was hailed by a man and girl who asked for a ride to town after running out of gas. On a four mile drive near the fair grounds the man beat him and the girl struck him with a gasoline can. They robbed him of 28 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lester Bryant
Fair Grounds
Bryant
Iowa GOP Maps Campaign Strategy in Des Moines Meeting
Des Moines hosts the Republican state central committee as they plan the fall campaign. Dinner tonight features candidates for state offices as guests. The committee continues discussions tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Republican State Central Committee
Robbers hit Elite Dress shop in Chariton theft
Thieves took 50 dollars from the Elite Dress shop last night and likely fled in a car stolen from Paul Holmberg. The vehicle was found in a nearby garage, suggesting a quick escape from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Paul Holmberg
Delaware Chief Justice Dismisses Warner Receivership Suit
Dover Delaware, August 26 Chief Justice James Pennewill sitting as chancellor dismissed the receivership bill filed by Ira I Nelson of Boston against Warner Bros Pictures Inc and Renwar Inc in a Delaware supreme court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Dover
Del
James Pennewill
Delaware Supreme Court
Ira I. Nelson
Boston
Warner Bros. Pictures
Ind
Renwar, Inc
Lon Chaney Sr. An Icon of Silent Film and Stage Career
The article traces Lon Chaney Sr.’s rise from Westerns to grotesque roles like The Frog in Miracle Man. It notes early Universal screen credit in Hell Morgan's Girl (1914), key films such as The Miracle Man and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and his habit of seclusion after intense work while maintaining friendships with General Smedley Butler and Eddie Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Kerrigan
Seven
Universal
Hell Morgan
the Frog
Chaney
Gen. Smedley Butler
United States Marines
Eddie Griffon
Notre Dame
Four Compete In Non-Stop Flight Today
Louis piloted a ship with a 90 horsepower motor reaching 162.65 mph in a demonstration hailed by aviators as proof that the low priced flivver aircraft can rival high powered commercial planes. Two derbies were completed yesterday with Mrs. Gladys O'Donnell winning the women’s class A Pacific derby from Long Beach California in 15 hours 13 minutes 16 seconds, leading by over five hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calif
California grape industry co operative plan gains grower support
Federal Farm Board reports enough California grape growers have signed contracts to meet the 85 percent target for the proposed marketing plan. Growers agreed to 10 year marketing contracts as part of the effort to form a cooperative marketing system. Tuberculosis in market swine at large meat packing centers has declined about 20 percent due to better farm care. Silage from grain sorghums offers insurance for stockmen in the Southwest. The World Poultry Congress in England will be broadcast in the National Farm and Home Hour via a 35 station NBC network. A 19 year old former Chariton athlete, Harry Maloney, was seriously injured in Burlington yards when a rail-laying iron bar struck him behind the ear.
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California
Grape Industry Co-Operative
Federal Farm Board
England
United States
National Farm and Home
U. S. Department of Agriculture
NBC
Chariton
Harry Maloney
Maloney
Burlington
Nearing rivals in Pacific derby and Lindbergh visit plans
John Blum of Seattle won the Pacific derby with a time of 18 24 31.1. Nick Mamer of Spokane finished second and Floyd Keadle of Portland third. Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife will visit the Chicago air races briefly, citing business keeping him in town today.
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Mildred Morgan
Beverly Hills
Calif
John Blum
Seattle
Chicago
Nick Mamer
Spokane
Floyd Keadle
Portland
Lindbergh
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Associated Press
Ka-Choo The Jay Fever Season Returns
Muscatine residents report hay fever symptoms as pollen from various plants triggers irritated eyes nose and throat. Doctors note the season is arriving later than usual and many seek relief at local clinics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Weather Slightly Warmer Across State With Possible Showers
Minor changes in weather over the past 24 hours with a 7 a.m. reading of 64 degrees and 2 p.m. at 84. The Mississippi River rose a foot after easing to 2.1 feet on Monday. Tonight remains fair with slight temp rises, while central and northeastern areas expect increasing clouds and possible showers Wednesday.
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Mercury
Mississippi River
Flower Show Winners Named by Muscatine State Bank
The Muscatine State Bank Friday announced the names of 60 prize winners in the bank sponsored flower show. Some classes awarded multiple prizes where entries were closely matched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine State Bank
Piles Healed After 25 Years Findings by Clinic
Mrs George Wilkinson of Richmond Missouri credits a cure for her 25 year rectal troubles to the Thornton Minor Clinic in Kansas City. She urges sufferers to write for a free copy of a book detailing hemorrhoids fistula and rectal diseases and a mild safe treatment that has helped over 40 000 people. No cost or obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilkinson
Chestnut St
Richmond
Thornton & Minor Clinic
McGee St
Kansas City
Anonymous Letter Triggers Raid at Coney Island Yard
An anonymous tip led New York police to raid a Coney Island apartment yard where explosives and three revolvers were seized and six people were arrested. Among those held were two former convicts two young women and a discharged patrolman. The letter described a murder and burial with a milk can tombstone but investigators remained skeptical of the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coney Island
Dawes to Inspect Oldest Art Display in Alta Mira Caves
Santander Spain Aug 26 AP reports Charles G Dawes United States ambassador to Britain arrives on archaeological mission to inspect Europe s oldest art gallery fixtures and paintings of wild beasts carved on cave walls over 10 000 years ago at Alta Mira near Santander
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Santander
Spain
Europe
Altamira Caves
Here
Charles G. Dawes
United States
Britain
Fliers Seek to Solve Franklin Mystery in Arctic Flight
Ottawa reports two airmen Major L. T. Burwash and pilot W. E. Silmert departed from Fort Hearne to King William Land in search of the fate of the Franklin expedition of 129 men. Officials say the mission aims to uncover the expedition’s end rather than reach the magnetic pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Northland
Sir John Franklin
L. T. Burwash
W. E. Silmert
Fort Hearne
King Williams Land
Department of Interior
Mac Nider to Fly to His New Post
Hanford MacNider the American minister to Canada will leave Bolling Field in an army plane at 10 a m Wednesday to fly to Ottawa becoming the first American diplomat to travel by air from Washington to present credentials for the new post. Capt Ira C Baker pilot of the plane, today received final instructions from state department officials on Canadian American affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hanford MacNider
Canada
Bollingfield
Ottawa
Ira C. Baker
State Department
Davenport Attorney Henry Vollmer Dies in California
Henry Vollmer a longtime Davenport attorney and Democratic leader died at his daughter's home in Piedmont California He served out the unexpired term of Congressman I S Pepper after Pepper's 1915 death Vollmer was Davenport mayor at 26 and once led the National Turner organization He had suffered heart illness for years and was 63 funeral set in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Henry Vollmer
Piedmont
Calif
Vollmer
I. S. Pepper
National Turner Organization
California
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West
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Jettick
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