Japan to Supply Arms for Abyssinia in Huge Contract
London reports Japan agreed to arm Abyssinia with a very large consignment of arms and ammunition to modernize its army. A Japanese military and commercial mission is near, with arrangements nearly completed. British debates over an arms embargo and criticism of Anthony Eden accompany the development.
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London
Japan
Abyssinia
Italy
Addis Ababa
Africa
Tokyo
Roasting ears and rain sweep PA Newc notes
A letter from Charles Anderson in Axis Alabama reports first roasting ears on June 1 and corn through September 15 while praising Roosevelt. Separate PA Newc item describes a Sunday rain storm with little rainfall at the water works and a southern thunderhead, plus a Muny course worm washout aiding anglers.
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Newe
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Charles Anderson
Daily Weather Report Summary of 24hour period
U S weather statistics show the 24hour period ending 9am: max 89F, min 58F, precipitation 0.02 inch, river stage 5.4 feet. For the prior 24hours to Sunday 9am: max 85F, min 68F, precipitation 0.11 inch, river stage 8.9 feet.
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U. S
Probe to open into California lynching of Clyde Johnson
An inquest will begin in Siskiyou County into the lynching of Clyde Johnson 24 confessed killer of Dunsmuir Police Chief Jack Daw. Investigators doubt any of the about fifty masked attackers will be identified. The pine tree used for the execution drew crowds and souvenir seekers.
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California
Yreka
Cal
Clyde Johnson
F. D
Jack” Daw
Dunsmuir
Calif
Siski
You County
Martin Lange
Johnson
One Killed Three Hurt In Perry Highway Crash
A Sunday morning crash on Perry Highway near Rock Springs Park left one dead and three seriously injured. Victim Harry Isenberg, 44, of Pittsburgh, died in the wreck. Injured were Dr. Benjamin Kuntz, nurse Hilda Troop, Mrs Georgianna Scopicchio, Michael Scopicchio, all of Pittsburgh, and Frances Mahan, 20, of Pittsburgh. The wreck involved three cars and occurred at 9:55 AM. Dr. Kuntz’s car was en route to Conneaut Lake.
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Perry Highway
Rock Springs Park
Harlansburg
Harry Isenberg
Wightman Street
Pittsburgh
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Benjamin Kuntz
Isenberg
Hilda Troop
North
Beatty Street
Georgianna Scopicchio
Wylie Avenue
Michael Scopicchio
Dr. Kuntz
Conneaut Lake
Frances Mahan
Calahan to Meet Scout Leaders on Plans for Fall Conference
J Lee Calahan regional Boy Scout executive will visit New Castle Tuesday to discuss a one day conference planned for September 28. The meeting will gather Scout leaders from several states with Dr G S Bennett and Ralph F Davis as committee members.
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J. Lee Calahan
Philadelphia
New Castle
Calahan
A. M. Stump
St. Ul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
G.S. Bennett
Ralph F. Davis
Ellwood Boy’s Trip Ends In This City
David Toma nine started hitch hiking from Ellwood City to Warren Ohio barefoot with shoes over his shoulder. He was brought to the city police station and his parents were pare to learn his journey ended here.
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David Toma
Ellwood City
Warren
Fire destroys Peerless Lumber plant in Sandusky
A dust explosion started the fire at the Peerless Lumber company plant in Sandusky Aug 5 causing about 50000 dollars in damages. The blaze consumed the buildings raw materials and manufactured products.
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International News Service
Sandusky, O
Peerless Lumber Company
Meat Strike Threatens Police Cooperation In Detroit
In Detroit on August 5, butchers threaten to call the State Militia if police fail to stop meat strike riots by housewives. Leaders jailed over weekend unrest prompted riots as dozen or more leaders were released, with dozens of shops bowing to the boycott as twelve riot leaders faced court arraignments.
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Detroit
Mich
Emil Schwartz
National Association of Meat Dealers
Pa. highway program seeks 40000 jobs and 34 million plan
Harrisburg reports await federal approval for a $34 million highway improvement program that would employ 40,000 people. The project is part of a $50 million WPA schedule endorsed by Edward N. Jones. Washington action expected within a week. total projects submitted reach 1,289. Roosevelt has approved 268 WPA projects nationwide.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Washington
Edward N. Jones
State Works Progress
Department of Highways
Jones
Warren van Dyke
Highways Department
Roosevelt
WPA
Pennsylvania WPA projects to hire 110000 men announced
Harrisburg reports 1289 proposed works projects approved and forwarded to Washington to provide a year’s WPA work for 110000 men at a $50 million share of Pennsylvania’s aid. A $34 million highway plan to employ 40000 across the state also seeks rapid federal approval.
Murder Charge Stuns Widow as Ex-Beau Faces Trial
In Chicago a dramatic confrontation unfolds between Mandeville W. Zenge, accused of savagely mutilating and murdering Kirksville professor Dr. Walter Bauer, and Louise Schaeffer Bauer, the widow. State's attorneys hope the reunion prompts a confession during a formal arraignment.
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Louise
Mandeville W. Zenge
Walter J. Bauer
Charles S. Dougherty
Louise Schaeffer Bauer
Kirksville
Zenge
Traffic Sign Project Stalled City to Seek WPA Finish
The council asked City Engineer Glenn Throop to push the Works Progress Administration to finish the traffic sign project. Costs cited: about 97 dollars from the city and 1900 dollars from the WPA. Mayor Charles Mayne criticized past relief-work delays and noted signs removed downtown needing repainting and reerection.
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PWA
Glenn Throop
Charles B. Mayne
RWD
Mayne
Throop
Pittsburgh Man Rescued From Neshannock Creek
Earl McAlive a 30 year old of Pittsburgh swam below Castle Beach dam when cramps struck and he went under. Harlan Mooney and Anthony Lattavo pulled him from the water. Medical staff revived him and he was taken to New Castle hospital where his condition was reported as fair.
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Earl McAlive
Superior Street
N. S
Pittsburgh
Castle Beach
Harlan Mooney
Anthony Lattavo
New Castle Hospital
Lightning Strikes Stone Home in Narrow Escape Near Princeton
Mr. and Mrs. John C. W. Cooper describe a miraculous near miss as lightning hit their two story stone home near the Aiken school area at dusk. The bolt burned beds, tore through the roof, and split into three paths, yet the couple remained unharmed and credited Providence for their safety. The blaze was stopped with limited damage, estimated at 200 to 300 dollars.
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John C. W. Cooper
Aiken School
Princeton
Copper
Mr. Copper
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Recuperating Near Amityville
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw has been in a convalescent home attached to Brunswick General Hospital at Amityville L I for three months. Dr Alfred Barry says her condition is comfortable and she is resting well and may leave soon. He refused to disclose the reason for entering the home but indicated she is there mainly for rest and that no operation has been performed.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbit
Brunswick General Hospital
Amityville
L. I
Alfred Barry
Barry
Fatal Car Crash Near Columbiana Claims Geist Life
Cal Geist aged 60 of Canfield Ohio died when his automobile left the road near Columbiana struck a pole and overturned. Passenger Frank Henry and his wife were seriously injured and taken to a hospital in Youngstown Ohio.
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Salem
Cal Geist
Canfield
Columbiana
Frank Henry
Youngstown, O
Death of Harry Isenberg at 44 in Pittsburgh
Harry Isenberg died at age 44. He resided at 2013 Wightman Street, Pittsburgh. Authorities have released initial death details and the incident is part of a local obituary notice.
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Harry Isenberg
Wightman Street
Pittsburgh
City Plans Boost for Fire Department Roster
City safety director D. O. Davies introduced a bill to set the number of firemen to be employed by the city excluding the chief and assistant. The move would prevent eligible firefighters from needing another exam as the civil service list nears expiration. The roster increase is expected to take effect in January with budget provisions to fund the hires. It may also prompt a police force expansion under a similar rest requirement.
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D. O. Davies
Davies
Fire Department
Department of Police
Rights for Patrons of Fontain Inn Proposed at City Hall
Attorney Wylie McCaslin trustee of Fontain Inn presented a council communication at City Hall urging hotel patrons deserve certain privileges. He cited taxi company space in front of the hotel, upholstery cleaning while cars wait, and loud talking that disturbs guests. The council referred the matter to public affairs for action.
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Wylie McCaslin
Fontain Inn
Council
Department of Public Affairs
Farley cheerful over summer surf board plans
A playful column from Santa Monica notes Jim Farley’s upbeat mood as he anticipates summer 1935 plans, joking that the opposition leader misread the calendar and began early. The writer hints at Farley’s popularity and a whimsical image of him surfing with a ukulele.
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Jim
Farley
Four Joliet Guards Dismissed Over Prison Break
Four guards at the Illinois state penitentiary were summarily fired after Henry Fernekes, a bank robber and killer, escaped by using civilian clothes and a forged visitor card. Gov. Horner returned to lead the inquiry and a $1000 reward was posted for the bandit, who is feared to flee to Chicago with an estimated $100,000 to $1,000,000 in loot.
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Joliet, Il
Henry
Fernekes
Chicago
Henry Horner
Wisconsin
Michael Leonard
Wealth Tax Bill Passes In House In Washington
The $270,000,000 wealth tax bill passed the House by 282 to 96 and goes to the Senate amid strong opposition and a partisan split. Nineteen Democrats deserted party leadership, while an equal number of Republicans backed the bill as Senate action looms. The measure follows President Roosevelt's June 19 message but defies some recommendations. A final move to recommit failed as the Senate Finance Committee is set to act.
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Washington
House
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Roosevelt
Rep
Treadway
Massachusetts
Senate Finance Committee
Baroness Maud Von Thyssen Fights for Life in Spain
In Gerona Spain Aug 5 Baroness Maud Von Thyssen a severely injured German noblewoman from a car crash that killed Prince Alexis Mdivani last week showed slight improvement. Doctors say she slept several hours her speech may be impaired from a left brain injury and her vitality remains miraculously strong. Her husband arrived from Paris to be at her bedside.
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Gerona
Spain
Maud von Thyssen
Alexis Mdivani
Paris
Neighbor Fitz Prepares Lawn Repair After Rain Lifts
Arthur Mometer notes that rain has ceased and warm sun returns as neighbor Fitz plans to mow and rake the yard. Weeds spread while the lawn grows rough. Fitz will don old clothes and tackle the job to smooth the field like a hay yard at eighty eight degrees.
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Fitz
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