Italy Japan Abyssinia War Hints and LaGuardia Involvement
In New York Congress investigations target real estate issues linked to Hearst publications. Mussolini’s Italy seeks Abyssinia influence, while Japan vows neutrality with allied plans. Mussolini and Abyssinia’s conflict dominate discussion as Britain and other powers weigh responses. Mayor LaGuardia faces crime concerns and proposes stronger policing amid national tension. An explosion in Wisconsin injures one and damages a railroad station.
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New York
Babalh
Garsson
Thesrommittec
William Tundelyn Hearst
Hearst Publications
Italy
Abyssinia
Japan
Alyssinian
Britain
Transvaal
Texas gas rate case upholds 32c city gate charge
The Texas Third Court of Civil Appeals halted a lower court injunction against the Lone Star Gas Company rate structure. It upheld a 32 cent city gate rate as reasonable and non interstate, noting two years of court action and a major dispute over property value and inter state commerce. The decision was issued during Governor Allred’s term and followed a lengthy trial.
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Austin
Texas Railroad
Lone Stay Gas Company
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Jude Wond
Judec GC. A. Wheeler
Texas
Jamey V. Allred
Tone Star
Fial
Lone Star
Oklahoma
Weather Forecast for East and West Texas Regions
East Texas forecast calls for fair conditions Wednesday and Thursday with low around 76 and high near 98 degrees Wind will be light to moderate and mostly from the south East winds from the east meridian indicate a chilly night Wednesday into Thursday West Texas expects similar conditions with Wednesday night and Thursday generally clear and winds light to moderate from the west and east regions show no significant changes
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East Ferns
West Texas
Pennsylvania Flood Recedes After Severe Deluge
Floodwaters in Eastern Pennsylvania began to recede after a wall of water from the Schuylkill and tributaries surged through the Pattsade and Perkinmen valleys. Six people including a baby were reported dead in the region. Authorities said a 500 Scout group on Treasure Island near the Delaware River faced danger as river levels threatened ferry operations and island safety.
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Philadelpnia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Treasure Island
Delaware River
Frenchlows
Lambertville
N. i
Gills
Roosevelt Health Campaigns Quieted by White House
Washington July 16 The White House acknowledged concerns that whispering campaigns regarding President Roosevelt’s health were raised, but indicated he is ignoring them.
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Washington, D. G
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White House
Conerd
Lala Leday
Mr. Roostvoll
Eruptions in Ava Caude Threaten Coastline
Reports from Java describe a Krakatoa like eruption sequence in Ava Caude with two hour intervals, lava rising to 2300 feet, and warnings ordered by the Netherlands government. Coastal safety measures were doubled and inland regions alerted by drum signals as authorities monitor danger.
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Batavis
Java
Krakatoa
Mie
Netherlands
Aktkerkatar
Workmen Tear Down Flaming Derrick in City Blaze
A flaming gas well in Orchara Hela drew workers to extinguish the blaze after it injured someone. Firefighters and workmen dismantled the derrick amid efforts to combat the fire and secure the site.
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Highyond
City
Orchara
Hela
Mim
Tony
Iff Haines
Lee
Dezziek
Spaniard Resumes Flight to Mexico Amid Turbulent Journey
Spaniard Juan Ignatian Pamba resumed his flight from Spain to Mexico City after a temporary halt when the South Atlantic crossing encountered a crack in the door. The incident caused a brief delay before the journey continued toward Mexico City.
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Mexico
Para
Brazil
Juan Ignatian Pamba
Spain
Mexico City
Austrian Diet Restores Confiscated Property to Hansburgs
The Austrian Diet unanimously passed punishment reforms and ordered restoration of confiscated property to the Hapsturgs family by a decree to take effect once President Miklas signs. Archduke Obl and Tepalns are referenced in relation to ancestral holdings and minister von May is dismissed.
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Vienna
Inrmey
Hapsturgs
Miklas
Grope
von May
Tepalns
Propertius
Swanson Announces 1936 Navy Building Plan
Secretary Swanson outlined the navy program for July 4, 1936, envisioning 12 destroyers and six submarines with a possible capital ship. He said the Vin son plan would reach treaty strength by 1942 requiring 36 destroyers and 18 submarines to meet limits.
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Washington, Lu
Juss
Noted Author Pays Fine for Drunk Driving
Hollywood July 10 Us Griverneur Mortis noted author yesterday paid a 500 dollar fine for driving while intoxicated on May 17 when his car struck another vehicle injuring L. E. Erickson. He pled guilty and his lawyers declined to state if a settlement would be made with Erick. Acquitted of DUI Liberty July 16 A distinct court jury yesterday acquitted J. E. Barnes Hol cafe operator of charges stemming from a shooting incident. Barnes pleaded self defense.
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Bivit
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Weldon
Houston County
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Tals Ep
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Justice of the Peace
William
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Mercunes
Greenville
Malakoff
Texas
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Hollywood
Igriverneur Mortis
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Jon
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Diueder
Liberty
Seourt
Esterday
J. E. Barnes
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Eenest Baucutn
Barnes
House Informer Seethes At Washington Power Split
Hugo Noren of Pittsburgh told the Ways and Means Committee that the government is a useless body and warned the federal system threatens jobs. The exchange touched on the size of the federal government and the Supreme Court as critics pressed for reform.
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Washington
Hugo Noren
Pittsburgh
Dewate Sends Utility Bill to Parley in Congress
Abrupt shift in policy steers the public utility bill through conference with Roosevelts preferred provisions. Debate centers on dissolution of holding companies by 1942 and a regional system while Senate conferees are named including Wheeler, Darke, Brown, White, and Shipstead.
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Wheeler
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New Hampshire
White
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Farner
Minnesota
Heat Wave Grips City As Temperatures Record
The city endures a blistering heat wave with temperatures reaching 101 in recent days and forecasts of 88 degrees by Thursday. Thermometers show a record high beyond 104 on May 24, 1934, and city officials note five antebellum heat events with little rainfall this year. Lightning and storms pass offshore while pavement heats to extreme levels, prompting warnings from Weather Observer Paul Conk.
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Texas Perzorms
Ramsey
Eastham
W. A. Paddock
Texas
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Gulf
James Leed
Galveston
D. E. Poole
Kauman
Felix Moore
el- Tis County
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Aga
Atensa
San Antoninas
Hoppen
Cuero
Port Arthur
Fort Worth
Federal Building
Man Burns Saving Car From Garage Fire
A man received severe burns on hands and arms while helping pull a car from a burning garage on West Olmos Drive early Wednesday. Firemen treated him on scene, and J W Bolt, owner of the auto, lived nearby in apartment A of a duplex. Bolt attempted to save stored valuables valued around 500 dollars but could not save them.
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Holt
Oklahoma Heat Wave Kills Three Across Oklahoma
Oklahoma City reports three deaths from a severe heat wave. Victims include cattleman T. B. Patterson aged 61 at McAlester, harvest foreman William Hall aged 55, and highway worker James Briscoe aged 49. Temperatures reached record highs across the state, with Beaver near 105 and statewide heat stressing the population.
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Oklahoma
Yontloard
T. B. Patterson
Wessey
McAlester
Field al
William HB. Hall
Tonkawaigh
Jamis Briscoe
Henryetta
Beaver
Witberton
Oher
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