Five men drown when homemade boat capsizes on Lake Mendota
Madison boat tragedy near Spring Harbor claims five lives. Witnesses say the Davidson cottage party of Verona Madison Paoli Blanchardville and Chicago area residents started fishing, the improvised motor launch overturned off shore. Rescue attempts failed and bodies were recovered throughout the afternoon including Lester Davidson Walter Buergelster and Carl Schaller with more identities confirmed by relatives.
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Verona
Car Schaller
Paoli
Robert Schaller
Walter Buergelster
Blanchardville
Wis
Lester “Barney” Davidson
Adam Davidson
Davidson
Spring Harbor
Tampered switch blamed for fatal Frisco wreck in Oklahoma
Frisco railroad officials blamed a tampered switch for a passenger train wreck near Heoryella Oklahoma that killed fourteen, many trapped in a crumpled day coach and burned by live steam. Eleven black passengers perished in the Jim Crow compartment as the day coach overturned beside the wrecked locomotive. An engineer a fireman and one white man also died. Eight others were seriously injured as the train slowed to enter Henryetta.
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Heoryella
Okla-Ur
Frisco
Henryetta
Mystery Man Shoots Woman at Galesburg
Mrs W H Kitchen, 26, opened her door to a stranger who ordered her to raise her hands. The man fired a gun, the bullet entering above her heart in what is described as probably fatally wounding her. He fled, dropping two flashlights later found by police for fingerprint analysis.
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Galesburg
W.H. Kitchen
Zeppelin completes second lap of its world tour
Six men jailed after near riot on the steamer Christopher Columbus returning from Chicago. A fifteen-man police squad subdued the disturbance at the Milwaukee pier after the captain sent an SOS to the Milwaukee police.
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Zeppelin
Milwaukee
U.P
Chicago
Spokane Sun God Makes Westward Flight Refueling Stops
The Spokane Sun God endurance plane, bound from New York to the Pacific coast, arrived at St Paul airport at 1 25 pm for refueling. Pilots Lieut Nick Namer and Art Walker circled Madison at 11 10 am earlier today, dropped a humorous note seeking a lake water bath and 150 gallons of fuel, and planned to refuel in Minneapolis. A separate Cleveland leg report notes arrival at 6 45 am on a return flight, with requests for 200 gallons of gasoline amid rough weather and radio chatter about a storm near New York.
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St. Paul
Minn
Pacific Coast
New York
Madison
Spokane
Nick Namer
Art Walker
Minneapolis
Ford
Spokane Aeronautc Association
Cleveland
Sun God
Roosevelt Field
Pennsylvania
Ohio
B. Namer
Bellevonte
Old Time Grudge Behind Wisconsin Stabbing Spree
Rhinelander Wisconsin dispatch says John Ganley and Lynall Sparks fled after stabbing John Palubicki at Monier last Friday. The two men, Kentucky transplants, reportedly bore a grudge after Palubicki arrested Sam Conley, brother of one accused. Palubicki suffered three deep wounds but doctors expect a good recovery.
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Rhinelander
Wis
Oneida
Forest County
John Ganley
Lynall Sparks
John Palubicki
Monier
Tda
Wistornsim
Kentucky
Pahthicki
Sam Conley
Oneida County
Mexican Divorce by Mail for Arnaldo Lindi
Paris reports Arnaldo Lindi of the Chicago Civic Opera Company obtained a Mexican divorce by mail. The suit was filed by the husband two months ago and granted on incompatibility. Married in 1916, Adella Johnson of Boston is his former wife. They have one child, Arthur, 11. Lindi is currently in Milan, wife in Boston.
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Paris
Arnaldo Lindi
Chicago
Clvb Opera Company
Mmeindi
Adella Johnson
Boston
Mass
Arthur
Lindi
Milan
Playground Ball Game At Franklin Tonight
The city playground ball series match remains at Franklin Diamond after teams briefly moved to Merrit School without approval. Recreation director Frank Berg ruled the game must stay on the originally scheduled Franklin site, preserving the south side venue for the next game at Merrill.
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Franklin Diamond
Merrit School
Franklin
Merrill
Frank F. Berg
Berg
South Side
Tariff Bill Advances in Long Journey Through Congress
The House tariff bill with hundreds of rate changes, approved by eleven Republican Senate Finance Committee members, moves to eight Democratic committeemen for consideration. Debate starts after a two month layoff, with administration provisions to be rewritten and a Sept. 4 start window.
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D. Harald Oliver
Associated Press
Stan
Washington
D. C
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Democratic Committee
House
Tay
Borah
Idaho
Watson
Indiana
Simmons
Police Seek Four Men In Malba Long Island Jewelry Robbery
Police seek four men who robbed the home of Richard P. Weber in Malba Long Island taking jewelry valued over 30000 dollars and 400 dollars in cash. They entered as the Webers slept andler criminals restrained the maid with pistols guiding them upstairs to the bedroom and forcing the couple to open a safe. The robbers cut the telephone wires and fled.
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New York
Richard P. Weber
Malba
Long Island
Weather notes for Great Lakes region Aug 19
The report forecasts fair tonight across the Great Lakes with increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions by Tuesday. Showers possible in northwest portions, with moderate to fresh northeasterly winds. Temperatures rise Tuesday, with cooler tonight in Upper Michigan and lingering cool across Michigan and Superior.
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Associated Press
Superior
Wuron
Michigan
Lower Lakes
Tower Michigan
Upper Michigan
Minnesota
Marion mill strike turns violent at Clinchfield plant
In Marion North Carolina 1600 strikers at the Clinchfield cotton mill prevented 400 nonunion workers from entering. Superintendent Henderson was badly beaten as pickets clashed with officers, while Albert Hoffman of the Union Textile Workers counseled peace. The plant has been idle about six weeks and Governor Gardner mobilized Asheville National Guard forces.
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Marion
N. C
Clinchfield
Henderson
Albert Hoffman
Union Textile Workers of America
Gardner
N. A. Townsend
No A. Townsend
Max Gardner
Eugene P. Coston
Asheville
National Guardsmen
Mation
N. G
O. Max Gardiner
Wounds Estranged Wife Then Shoots Self in Minnesota
In St Paul Minnesota a man named Alex Komonko 38 shot his wife during a marital quarrel then killed himself. Both were in critical condition. Mrs Komonko had filed for divorce and had just returned from Milwaukee to be with relatives as their two children May 15 and Paul 12 were inside the apartment during the shooting.
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St. Paul
Minn
Upkal
Alex Komonko
Large midsummer mishaps claim many in midwest
A string of tragic incidents across Minnesota Illinois and surrounding states reports at least twenty three deaths from floods drownings and automobile and plane accidents. Notable losses include families from Minneapolis and Lincoln Nebraska and multiple fatalities from bridge collapse and a Scotts Bluff Nebraska plane crash. Rescue efforts saved several others as boats and lifeboats aided victims in Lake Michigan and nearby waters.
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Middlewest
Minneausellis
Lee
Cluumtes
Tracy
Clarence Ww. Score
Ludwig
AL. Monavedeo
Alyquist
Stenlye
Tale
John
Eare
Minnesota
Arthur O. Nelson
Lincoln
Neb
Peltcan Lake
Scott Binh
Sioux Falls
S. D. Charles Schafer
Luetle Mayes
Frank Gaddis
Scotts Blall
Anit Earl Nelson
King the
Demented man slays family and self in Royal Oak blaze
Hans Peter Nielson, 45, killed wife and four children in Royal Oak Michigan, then consumed poison and started a fire. Police say he was demented, gas burners and naptha used. children died of asphyxiation as flames were fought, fire extinguished with limited damage.
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Royal Oak
Mich
U.P
Hans Peter Nielson
Nielson
Naptha
Fie
Lady Flyers resume race after protest over route
Eighteen contestants in the $29,000 women’s air derby resumed the race from San Bernardino at 6 a.m. Vera Walker led, with Keith Miller and Neva Paris close behind as the field followed two mile spacing toward Calexico before planning a Phoenix leg. The protest over routing prompted flight officials to permit a change, sparking a dispute over the stop at Calexico and the route to Calexico or Yuma, Ariz. The controversy lingered as organizers reviewed the course.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Opr
Vera Walker
Los Angeles
Waffle
Keith Miller
New Zena
Neva Paris
Grea Neck
N. Y
San Bernardio
Yange
Iano
Cane- Ip
Ninviren Ty
Wemreti
Santa Monica
Cal
Heveloid
Ingie
Calexien
Calexico
oMieinis
Thii
Shex
Yuna
Ariz
Phoenix
Vloyd
Lowan
Air Rice
Cleveland
Calexica
Calemey
Clifford W. Henderson
Strikers Demand Return of Taxpayers' Money
Kenosha Wisconsin reports strikers press for repayment of funds claimed as unlawfully spent. The demand targets former county attorney and city attorney for about 750 dollars plus 8000 dollars in private detective and bomb damage expenditures from 1928 and 740 dollars in legal fees.
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Powell
County Board
Randall
Schmitt ¢ Sui
Snook New Trial Hearing Continued in Columbus Court
Judge Henry L. Scarlett extended the hearing on Dr. James H. Snook’s motion for a new trial in Columbus Ohio until 9:30 tomorrow morning after a brief session. Defense lawyers contended they lacked adequate time to prepare for the proceedings.
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Columbus
Henry L. Scarlett
James H. Snook Unti
Continuarico
Eagles convention to draw 1500 delegates in Tanesville
The Janesville aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles expects more than 1,500 delegates for the district convention in Tanesville, scheduled for October. The event will bring together local chapters and visiting members for meetings and activities.
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Tanesville
Wichy
Janesville
Two Women Taken for Opening Resort in Maywood
Milwaukee based UPI report states Peggy McElhaney and Armanda Sitlig of Maywood Illinois were arrested by Maywood detectives on disorderly conduct charges. Detectives say the women opened a disorderly house at a Maywood officer's instigation to solicit business from city employees.
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Milwaukee
Peggy McElhaney
Armanda Sitlig
Maywood
Secret Service
Fifteen Drown As Tug Rams Liner Ogona
Fifteen members of the crew of the Spanish steamer Ogona were drowned when a British tug, the King's Cross, rammed and sank her in the North Sea off Humber. The tug, badly damaged, rescued the remaining crew. Second Mate Ugalde and others described the rapid sinking and desperate attempts to launch lifeboats as Captain Sandma and several officers went down with the ship. Survivors were landed at Grimsby.
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London
King’s Cross
North Sea
Humber
King's Cross
Ugalde
Grimsby
Ugalda
Fon Tie Asidpe
Sandma Fot Baim
Alor
Juan Lands
G. Anderson
King's Aid
Gardner
Cuntain Anderson
Madine
Ogono
Rilbas
Middlesborough
Ion and
Dre. C
Three Chicago Men Rescued From Lake
Milwaukee U.P Raymond Urescoth aged 65 and his two sons were rescued from Lake Michigan after their motor launch capsized in a stiff wind. The Theodore Roosevelt excursion steamer sighted the men clinging to the overturned boat after they had struggled for two hours.
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Ilinois
Zehma With
Robert CC
Pinald
Feadline
Feahling
Chicago
John Werte, Jr
Pistakee Lake
John Zadac
Peter Kubeck
Lake Michigan
Navy Pier
Joseph Nielinski
Bruce Lake
Waukegan
Marvin Bailey
Cary
Theodore Roosevelt
Milwatker
Sour Jboys
Ghicazo Yacht With
Milwaukee
U.P
Raymond Urescoth
Smythe Recruit Aids Phillies To Win Over Pirates
Harry Smythe from Asheville, a left handed recruit, held the Pirates hitless in the final four innings for Philadelphia and earned credit for a 7 to 0 victory. Dr Hinz Oshkosh and Gilmore Fairview led with 98 in trapshooting at Vandalia. Helen Jacobs Berkeley added a National womens championship win at Forest Hills by defeats Penelope Anderson. Cubs lead the National League and the out in their.
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Harry Smythe
Rec.cruit
Asheville
Pirates
Philadelphia
Phillies
Dr. 0. T. Hinz
Oshkosh
J. Gilmore
Fairview
Vandalia
Misa Helen Jacobs
Berkeley
Forest Hills
N.Y
Penelope Anderson
Richmond
Graf Zeppelin Lands at Japan Port in 100-Hour Flight
The Graf Zeppelin completed its 100 hour journey from Friedrichshafen to Tokyo and Kasumigaura, landing at an airfield near Kasumigaura after 6,500 miles over Europe and Asia. Sixty aboard included Lord Grace Drummond Hay, while 50,000 mail pieces generated substantial revenue. Rainy, foggy weather delayed final approach and a route change near Honshu was requested.
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Tokyo
Europe
E.S.T
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Yokohama
Graf
Kasumigaura
Naval Airport
Lakehurst
N. J
Touro
Los Angeles
Hugo Eckener
Grace Drummond Hay
Baron Ehrentfeld
Tokyo J
Siberian
Hokkaido
Cape Kamu
Eckener
Communications Ministry
Saido Islands
Honshu
Six Die in Modest Home Fire Near Concord N H
Marshall French 27 year old truck driver died from burns after a fire swept his modest home on the outskirts of Concord. His 18 month old daughter Esther also died in hospital along with three other children and neighbor Joseph Mercier. Mrs French was away when the blaze started and police believe the fire began while trying to start a stove.
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Concord
Joseph Mercier
French
Esther
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