Heat Wave Grips Nation As Temperatures Soar Across Regions
Across the Atlantic coast to the Rocky Mountains, a nationwide heat wave drives upper eighty to upper nineties, with 100s in Lancaster Sandusky and Hagerstown. New York reaches 90s by noon, Chicago hits 100, Omaha 107 and Lincoln 108, while relief is promised later but may be delayed.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
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Kansas
Missouri
Weather Bureau
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Lincoln
Neb
Omaha
Des Moines
Wisco
Communist Party Aims to Overthrow Government
A congressional hearing charged the Communist party as an organization aimed at overthrowing the government. Inspector Lyons urged denial of ballot placement, noting party intent is not political. The briefing referenced a Forward article on Amtor... Trading and alleged Moscow links.
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New York
Communist Party
John A. Lyons
Police Department
Parny
Lyons
Fish
Forward
Martech
Gregory Dedowsky
Tokyo
Paris
Joseph Stalin
Amtorg Trading Corporation
Moscow
William 2. Foster
Fisn
Lampert Was Most Popular of the Representatives
A five year search ends as James Gormeley alias Thomas Daennelly is escorted to Hoboken police charged with Helen Quinn murder from May 25, 1925. Buddies in the 163rd infantry, Gormeley’s fingerprint match leads to Michigan parolee Donnelly identity. Police cite months long nationwide manhunt and fingerprint checks.
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N. J
UPI
James Gormeley
Thomas Daennelly
Walter Fallon
Uipper
Hlenor Quinn
Fallon
Edward J. McFeely
George Schleder
Gormeley
Michigan ‘State
163Rd Infantry
Troboken
Quinn
Harry
Hudson
McFeely
Germeley
War Department
Thomas Donnelly
Michigan
James Germeley
National Bureau
Washington
Donnelly
Fire sweeps three blocks on Vancouver Island town
Vancouver, B C. Fire swept three blocks of the town of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Early loss estimates reached one million dollars with potential for higher totals as power and communication lines were knocked out. The fire ripped through the business district of the mining town, hampering details.
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Vancouver
B. C
Nanaimo
Vancouver Island
Morgan and party sail for Europe on Corsair
L. L. J. P. Morgan and a party sailed today for London aboard his new yacht Corsair for an extended vacation. Morgan plans a ten day crossing and will first visit his country estate Will Hall near London. In August the group will travel to Scotland for the shooting season and stay until November.
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J. P. Morgan
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Morgan
Waillhall
Scotland
Baby Dies After Potato Bug Poison In Ironwood
Ironwood Michigan report states Leonard Douglas aged 18 months died early today from poisoning after ingesting a potato bug poison mixture three days prior.
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Ironwood
Mich
Leonard Douglas
Americans Earn Right to Match Against French in Davis Cup
The American youth tennis team earned the right to face France after sweeping Italy in the interzone final. The doubles duo Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn defeated Humbert De Morparge and Placidio Gaslini 5-7 6-2 6-4 1-6 6-3 after earlier singles wins by Allison and George Lott. In baseball, Dazzy Vance started for Brooklyn against Chicago, while Bob Osborn pitched for the Cubs. the Cubs won 5-4.
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France
America
Italy
Wilmer Allison
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Tex
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Dazzy Vance
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Dazzler
Bob Osborn
Cubs
Roemer shoots at officers then vows to quit liquor
John H. Roemer a 60 year old Chicago lawyer and former University of Wisconsin lecturer was wounded in a gun duel with police at the Beverly hotel. He was reported dying at the American hospital with two cranial bullet wounds and said never to drink again after the incident involving 19 year old Susan Keim. Officer Strendiberg lost a finger in the struggle and Roemer fired four times.
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U.2
John H. Roemer
University of Wisconsin
American Hospital
Susan Keim
Beverly Hotel
Sheridan Road
Edward Strendiberg
Michael Hoban
Strendberg
Roemer
Miss Keim
Exhumation Requested in Ursula Lang Case
Milwaukee judge considers Donald Allison's bid to exhume the body of 19 year old Ursula Lang a German immigrant found dead from a chloroform overdose in a Milwaukee hotel Allison a Chicago man is jailed on murder charges and admitted the pair planned a death pact with no objections expected from the district attorney in the matter to be decided.
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Milwaukee
U.P
George A. Shaughnessy
Donald Allison
Chicago
Ursula Lang
Oliver L. O'Boyle
Shaughnessy
Allison
Speedy trials planned by radio commission at Grand Island
Washington report says the federal radio commission plans rapid trials for offenders caught by the police station of the air at Grand Island Nebraska. The plan envisages daily reports from the Grand Island station to detect frequency violations and other infractions. Commissioner Lafount will visit July 24 to assess feasibility of the plan.
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Washington, D. C
Grand Island
Radio Commission
Aine
Lafount
Reasons Behind Norris Grocery Nomination Filing
In Broken Bow Nebraska fourteen witnesses including George W Norris a grocery store manager and Republican nomination candidate were summoned to testify before U S Senator Gerald P Nye chairing the Senate campaign fund investigating committee The hearing aims to uncover who financed Norris candidacy which a Nebraska Supreme Court chief justice rejected Nye calls it a fast finding of fair and vows to learn all relevant details
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Broken Bow
George W. Norig
George W. Norris
U. S
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Norris
Charles A. Goss
Nebraska
Broken Bow Norris
William Shuman
North Platte
Spectacular pursuit ends with Abbott capture in Chicago
Chicago reports a dramatic ten mile chase as Abbott, alleged to be Alfred Lingle’s killer, fled police through Diversey to Rogers Park with his wife. Hundreds cheered the car’s speed while shots rang out. Foster, indicted for Lingle’s murder, arrived in custody after being taken from a Santa Fe train near Western Avenue.
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iPi
Thomas Abbott
Alfred
Jake) Lingle
Abbott
Jack Zuta
Diversey Avenue
Rogers Park
Clark Street
Sur
Lingle
Tribune
Zita
Foster
JPI
Frank Foster
Alfred Lingle
California
Western Avenue
Lingie
Iives
Gigun
San Bernardino Calif
Jollet
Il Ve
Communists of Germany Preparing for Victory
Berlin reports that German communists race to seize the next Reichstag, issuing manifestos ahead of set date. The platform calls for nationalizing mines factories and banks and renouncing the Young Plan, while attacking Breuning Hindenburg’s fascist government.
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Berlin
Breuning
Hindenburg
Fatally Injured Man Found After Vehicle Tip Near Poplar
A 29 year old Maple man, Carl Zimmerman, was fatally injured when his vehicle overturned during travel near Poplar. Authorities report the accident happened as he was hiding or seeking cover, with investigators continuing to determine the cause of the crash and release details.
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Carl Zimmerman
Maple
Oshkosh Proclaims Day Of Mourning For Congressman Lampert
The City of Oshkosh mourns the death of Congressman Florian Lampert, praising him as a statesman and friend. City Hall will close Monday afternoon July 23, suspending business from 2 to 4 PM for funeral services at the Masonic Temple. Mayor Taylor G. Brown makes the official request.
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Oshkosh
Florian Lampert
Senate reads London naval treaty amid debate on ratification
In a rare pause, Senate members hear the treaty text for amendments as opponents push to extend debate. Senator Johnson and other Republicans seek procedural clarity while Chairman Curtis rules article by article reading will proceed and reservations rise to at least a dozen.
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Walsh
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Weather outlook for Great Lakes region and Buckstaff Observatory data
Wisconsin and surrounding lakes expect mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and little temperature change through Sunday. Winds become moderate to fresh from the southwest across the Great Lakes, while upper Michigan and Minnesota face variable cloudiness and possible showers. Observed highs near 93 and lows around 70 with no precipitation reported, south winds and a 29.30 in barometer.
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Associated Press
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Upper Lakes
Michigan
Huron
Superior
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Upper Michigan
Minnesota
Great Lakes
Mississippi
Missouri Valley
Great Plains
Brundidge Defends Capone Interview Details
St Louis Star reporter Brundidge rebutted Capone’s claim the interview was fake. He confirmed the 9:45 p.m. meeting at Capone’s villa, the 10 p.m. start, and the 1 a.m. departure, noting other papers reported a longer four hour claim.
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St. Louis
Harry T. Brundidge
St. Louis Star
al Capone
Chicago
Brundidge
DROWNS IN EMBARRASS RIVER NEAR SHIPTON WIS
Henry Wilhelm aged 19 working in beet fields sought relief from the heat and drowned in Embarrass River yesterday in view of companions. His body was recovered. Another drowning occurred at Kenosha Lake Michigan as Edward Nelson aged 14 fell from a pier before 4000 bathers yesterday.
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Shipcton
Wis
Henry Wilhelm
Exports Decline Cited in June Trade Report
Washington report shows exports from the United States fell by about 94 million dollars in June 1930 from June 1929, with shipments abroad totaling 229 million versus 393 million a year earlier. Imports also dropped by over 103 million, totaling 250 million in June 1930, against 353 million in June 1929.
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U.P
United States
Commerce Department
Quarter Million Allocated To Badger Farmers Announced
The federal government allocates Wisconsin farmers 260000 dollars for tubercular cattle losses and 44900 for veterinarians in TB eradication. An additional 1400 per quarter funds hog cholera and swine disease control. Three counties retested, 189 infected cattle found among 187000 inspected.
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State Department of Agricue and Markets
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Wisconsin
Giant Indian python escapes park exhibit near Sea Breeze
Residents of Jaxeside Sea Breeze search at dawn for a 209 pound twenty foot Indian python missing since yesterday from Edward Hayes park reptile exhibit. Over 100 searchers with lights combed woods and brush around the park and Irondequoit bar while park operators deny publicity stunt rumors. Campers along the lakeshore stay indoors as night rounds continue.
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Sea Breeze
Here
Edward Hayes
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Irondequoit Bar
Governor Kohler Praises Lampert and Extends Sympathy
Governor Kohler mourns the death of Congressman Florian Lampert in a recent accident. He notes Lampert’s many years of public service and repeated reelections as a sign of the people’s confidence. The governor extends heartfelt condolences to Lampert’s family and to Oshkosh and the district he served.
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Lampert
Madison
Florian Lampert
Ufe
Oshkosh
Hoover Seeks Savings In Government Expenditures
President Hoover directs cabinet and independent agencies to conduct a strict inquiry into all branches of government to cut disbursements below budget estimates. He aims to offset a possible revenue drop from the depression and finds measures for substantial outlay reductions without harming unemployment relief. The budget shows a $209 million rise from the last fiscal year, driven by building projects, inland waterways, and public works to aid relief and veterans benefits.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
Jasti
Modified Form of Body Snatching Discovered in East
New York reports a Richmond county District Attorney Fach case alleging a ring swindling insurers via false death claims. A trio used a Manhattan morgue corpse of an unidentified man killed in a fall to file a $900 death claim after staging a funeral. Indictments include Richard J. Peterson, Staten Island insurer, for forgery and conspiracy. three unnamed defendants face grand larceny and conspiracy charges.
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New York
Fach
Richmond County
Manhattan
Richard J. Peterson
Staten Island
Missing airman cared for in village near Bali River
A British airman missing in the Bali River region is reported alive by a wife in Wes Wickham. The man and his companion, Dimimic Thews, were separated after leaving England for Australia. A flood search is continuing and the wife holds cautious hope based on unconfirmed safety reports.
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Bali
England
Austalia Pane Ey
Ing
Wes. Wickham
Manitowoc suicide case linked to unemployment
Wisconsin report notes that B J Dolan, once of Antigo, ended his life by his own action in Manitowoc after addressing farewell notes to friends saying he was done with his world. The investigation points to unemployment as a contributing factor.
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Manitowoc
Wis
B. J. Dolan
Antigo
Durough
Lampert Tribute Grows Across Capitol After Death
Washington mourns Florian Lampert a popular House member known for friendships. Senators named seven to attend his funeral including La Follette Blaine Kipstead Frazier Nye McMaster Steck. Lampert championed municipal workers and studied old age pensions prompting a congressional record note.
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State Senator Fellenz Seeks Lampert Post in Wis
Fond du Lac Wisconsin reports State Senator Fellenz a Conservative announced candidacy to succeed Congressman Lampert of Oshkosh who died yesterday. Judge Roy E Reed of Ripon a Stalwart leader said he would run if the people desire.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Boy Confesses to Killing His Mother in Farm Home
A 13 year old boy in Holstein confessed to County Attorney George Clark Jr. that he knocked his mother unconscious with a brick, dragged her to the kitchen, and shot her with a rifle and shotgun after a quarrel. He said he had been in a neighbor’s oat field that afternoon and found his mother dead on returning home.
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Gay
George Clark, Jr
Gus Mohr
Mohr
Lester
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