Around the World Flights and Views on War and Earthquakes
A lively survey recounts early around the world flights and the pace of progress then contrasts with Nell Bly’s 40 day voyage. It notes Gardiner and Schroth feats to Moscow and New York in hours, and a Hindenburg record, while musing on future female travel and fashion. It also discusses war costs, nature’s disasters, and Lisbon and Venice earthquakes shaping public thought.
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Lng
Boon
Nelly Bly
Bert Jules Verne
Nelly’ Bly
Gardinst
New York
Moscow
Frank Schroth
Scranton Republican
Gardiner
Behroth
Chieago
la Chiniga
Senator James Couzens In Critical Condition In Detroit
Detroi t October 20 physicians attending Senator James Couzens said his condition remained serious and the 14 year old? confusion aside, he suffers from uremin poisoning and is hospitalized after a relapse. Family members were summoned as doctors reported a deteriorating health state following a recent illness and presidential visit. Wrigley Profit News: Wrigley Jr. Co. reports third quarter net profit of 2 572 360, best since 1981, with year to date profits at 2 079 436.
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Detroit
Hego_Freyod
James Couzens
Independent Republican
United States
James Couglas
Couzens
Senate
Renamâ Rem
Roosevelt
Michigan
Senator Canyons
Wrigley
Chicago
W. Wrigley Jr. Company Today
Landon heads to Los Angeles push for California votes
Governor Alf Landon begins a West Coast swing aimed at California's 22 electoral votes. In Los Angeles he pledges to remove political obstruction in federal hiring and to oppose New Deal policies he says cripple the domestic market. He cites reciprocal trade as a remedy and criticizes foreign competition.
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Landon
Los Angeles
AM. M. Landor
California
Civilian Conservation Corps
Ab Barster
Albuquerque
Axsailéé
Stockmen
New Deal
Resignation of PoaT R S Menefee from school board
PoaT R S Menefee, president of the board of education for three years, submitted his resignation Tuesday afternoon to three members. The resignation was accepted unanimously, with the meeting adjourning after no date was set to fill the vacancy. Hogan signaled a possible meeting Wednesday afternoon. The motion to thank Menefee for his service passed. Three board members were absent.
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R. S. Menefee
Board of Education
Hig Reson
Mane[tee
Roger Stokes
RL. Hogan
Menefce
Hogan
Bogen
Menefte
Menefee
The
Bears
Another Session Still in Doubt
AUSTIN Ort 20h Governor Allred said no extra legislative session would be called after the current one, citing revenue concerns and no hope for another. TRAIN CRASH Paris Oct 20 two killed five injured when Paris Basel express derailed at Chaumont after crash.
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Austin
Allred
Tere
Paris
Chaumont
Plot by Philippine Anarchists Spiked Plot Spiked
Manila dispatch reports a thwarted plan by the Sakdal party to overthrow the government via assassination of top officials. A list of targets included the American envoy and the archbishop. Eighteen Sakdal members were jailed, dynamite and incriminating documents found, with two peddlers arrested carrying dynamite.
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Manila
INS
Gerumanwealth
Sakdil Party
Sealer
Japan
Hign Ov
Wew
Sakdal
San Juan
Rizal
Polleé
Mexico Finds Kidnapped Boy In Zacatecas City
Mexico City October 20. Thirteen year old Jose Teran, kidnaped in El Paso ten days ago, was found in Zacatecas. Bandit Bing Salas identified as involved was found with him. Parents report the child is unharmed and returning home soon.
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Mexico City
INS
Jose Teran
el Paso
Texas
Zacatecas
Bing Salas
Mexico
Yatlanin
Balas
Bua
Jose
Bank Holou Nets $1000 in Frontenae Bank Robbery
Two men robbed the Mhvers Atate Bank of Frontenae in Kart today of about $1000 and fled in a motor car. They locked in the four bank employees and customers at the scene. An attempt to set off a burglar alarm failed as the robbers herded the area residents.
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Pittsburg
Hap
Mhvers Atate Bank of
Frontenae
Kart
Hangman delay in Yugoslavia leaves two condemned men alive
Belgrade dispatch reports two murderers in Zajecar were not executed as planned yesterday. The Hangman postponed the sentence stating he was too tired for the task today after a lengthy day of carrying out hangings. The incident underscores wartime style delay and the uncertainty surrounding executions.
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Belgrade
Haneman
Zajecar
Fachue
Black man confessed in hotel strangling case in Chicago
Police say a man who gave the name George Washington confessed to fatally injuring Lillian D. Gulia in a room at the W. G. A. lintel on May 9. The suspect, a Black man, is identified as Tae Picker and is serving a 195 year sentence in the tollet penitentiary, with ongoing statements attributed to the confession.
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Chicago
Sergi
Thomas Green
George Washington
Assauit & Woman
Lillian D. Gulia
W. GC. A. Lintel
Thomas Stirr
Tae Picker
Tollet
Amert
Troops Patrol Monterrey Strike Amid Bus Disruptions
Government troops patrolled Monterrey as electrical workers struck, halting all industry street car service and telephone operations, disrupting daily commerce and transit in the Mexican city.
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Monterrey
Mexico
Det
INS
Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity
Mostly cloudy and settled. Tuesday night and Wednesday expect rain and cooler weather. Low Tuesday night around 60s, high Wednesday near 78. Southeasterly winds shift to northerly by Wednesday. East Texas shows unsettled conditions with cooler spells by midweek. West Texas mostly cloudy with rain possible near the Rio Grande valley.
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San Antonio
East
Texas
West
Rio Grande Valley
Man Arrested After Prison Escape Identified as Mullins
Detectives identify George Mullins, convicted murderer who escaped Oklahoma State Penitentiary on August 1, 1935, as the captured man in San Antonio. He was seized by local officers after a failed rear-door escape attempt. J J Poston and Johnny Higgins aided in the arrest. Fingerprints confirmed the identification.
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George Mullins
Oklahoa State Penitentiary
San Antonio
Aubrey Hopkins
Wascough
el Pisa Fleet
Hopkins
J.J. Poston
Johnny Higgins
Mullins
Bozaseh
Burglars Reported Stealing Minor Cash and Valuables
A resident reported burglars broke into a home at 35 Kay ton Avenue and stole four dollars. Another theft at 1610 Perez Street involved stolen plumbing fixtures, with Mrs. J. P. Salinas listing the Pecos Street address as her own. Police noted the incidents Tuesday and are investigating.
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Montiankamp
Kayton Avenie
J. P. Salinas
South Pecos Street
Perez Street
Jarboe Forecast Warns of Norther Cooling City
Jarboe reports a norther will hit San Antonio Wednesday morning as a cold wave moves east through North Texas. Expect day temperatures about 38 with a 10 degree drop, accompanied by rain and strong north winds. Cooler weather to persist across Texas for several days.
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Sin Antonio
U.S
Hy Jarboe
Texas
Artivis
Dawy
Raltis
Jarl
Sant Antonio
Amerlesir
Affidavits Link Prosecutor to Cult in Criminous Case
Detro m Oct 20 five affidavits were linked to a prosecutor connected with the Black Legion. Assistant attorney general of Michigan, Gen.ial, faced multiple charges as a figure active in numerous cases. McQuern, a Wayne County prosecutor, was alleged to have hooded ties. Hines faces additional charges. Mrs. Audie Anderson, 72, of 602 East Gusher Street, died after a fall at a cafe led to a broken leg and transfer to Medical and Surgical Hospital.
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Detrom
Cow Kicking Direction Question Stirs Agriculture Officials
An official opinion on cow kicking directions was debated as Dr. Alexander Wight of the Agriculture Department testified. He stated cows can kick in any direction and noted the common belief of backward kicks is structurally unlikely, citing Bossy’s movements as evidence.
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Washington
Oct
Alexander Wight
Agriculture Department
H. Guidetli
Wight
Bossy
Swift
Austin House doubles tax on betting and carbon byproducts
In Austin on October 20 the House rejected an amendment to the Omnibus tax bill and moved to double the tax on horse race bets and impose a half cent per pound levy on carbon black. It also backed higher taxes on race wagers and carbon byproducts with varying rates. The Senate, meanwhile, trimmed the tax shares and added insurance company restraints and note taxation provisions. The general tax act support followed a party line vote, with post-conference notes hinting at further votes today or tomorrow.
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Austin
House of Representatives
Roy Swarkforte
Bellon
Lauderford
Oct
Vertex
Setae
House
Senate
George Davireer
Eastland
Allan Shivers
Port Arthur
Playa
Madrid Fights for City as Madrid's Workers Rally
A chaotic Madrid front reports a vast civilian mobilization as women and workers flood factories and streets to defend the capital against Fascist forces. Prieto reportedly wounded. government militia reorganizes into regiments to push back insurgents near Aranjuez and other key rail routes.
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Madrid
Vannons
del Tajo
Araiplez
Te Tagos River
Algador Failway Junction
Gredos
del Marques
Clarte
Pines
Ariillery
Tris Ianbry
Desense
Menewmaner
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Allah
al- Mega
Welch
Spain
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Venice
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Ocn
London
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Darlo
Lisbon Sali
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Aran
Juey
Toledo
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