Soviet Seizes Wrangell Island Lane Claim
Report claims a Soviet vessel raised the red flag on Wrangell Island in North Siberia and took eleven Americans as prisoners. The action follows long-standing disputes among the United States United Kingdom Russia and Japan over ownership of Wrangell Island. The State Department had maintained US ownership since 1881 when American explorers asserted possession. A Stefansson expedition party led by Allan Crawford reportedly died of starvation while attempting to claim the island for Britain and later the United States. Charles Wells, marooned on the island, is believed to be among those taken by the Russian vessel.
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Toronto
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Farm Bankers Name Heindel President
George F Heindel of Ottumwa was elected president of the Farm Mortgage Bankers Association at the convention in Omaha. Vice presidents named include BE R Cralle of Oklahoma City. H W Moorhouse of Chicago spoke on business mood changes after wars.
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George F Heindel
Ottumwa
Laws
Farm Mortgage Bankers’ Association
BE. R. Cralle
Olahoma City
H. W. Moorhouse
Chicago
Plant Juice touted by patient after years of stomach trouble
Mrs. M. T. Wilkinson of Paris Texas narrates dramatic relief after using Plant Juice sold at Sommers drug stores in Houston and San Antonio. She reports prior appendicitis operation and persistent burning stomach pain. after early doses she gains weight and strength and urges others to try the remedy. The Plant Juice Man promotes samples at Sommers drug store Houston and Navarro Street Ban Speen.
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RFLD
Tuorena
Texas
Sonmers Drug Store
Houston
Navarro
Bond Intoxication Plea Saves Youth From Penitentiary
Chicago waits as 16 year old Willie Dalton walks free after a jury finds him not guilty of theft of bonds valued at 772000. His lawyers argued the boy lacked intent and was a victim of bond intoxication from constant contact with securities. Daltons mother and boy shed tears as jurors announced the acquittal.
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Willi
Willie
Ginning Season Nears End in Nueces County
Corpus Christi Sept 18 The cotton ginning season in Nueces County is winding down with 4664 bales ginned that week. Total ginned to date reaches 53,863 bales and the year’s output is expected to surpass 60,000, though earlier 65,000-bale forecasts now appear high. Rain slowed picking and some damage to grades was reported. Last year Nueces produced 94,000 bales.
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New Air Code Aims to Shield Cities from Aerial Hazards
Washington dispatch reports the Bureau of Standards and the Society of Automotive Engineers unveil new sections of the American Aeronautical Safety code. Prohibitions include stunt flying over crowds without written permit and minimum altitudes over cities to protect spectators and property.
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Society of Automobile Engineers
Police Aid Sought in Missing Marlingen Boys Hike
W Newbrough and Clyde Wilce, both 16 from Marlingen, left home in the valley to hike toward San Antonio. After days with no word, father W Newbrough sought police help to search for Jook and the lads. Description: red headed freckled robust boy and a tall slender dark youth.
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Clyde Wilce
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D. W. Newbrough
San Antoniny
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Newbrough
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Weil
Ag ‘Ral
Italian Deserter Faces Deportation Proceedings
Deportation proceedings begun against Italian seaman named Pomona who deserted his ship in Port Arthur. He is in county jail awaiting decision after being taken into custody Tuesday. This is his second attempt to enter the United States despite immigration laws. His first attempt ended in deportation from New Orleans.
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Loca
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Pomba
United States
New Orleans
New Air Traffic Code Sets Rules for Airships Balloons and Planes
The code grants airships priority over airplanes but requires both to yield to balloons. It regulates passing from behind to the right and bans diving or rising to pass. It mandates strict medical and periodic reexamination tests for commercial pilots and requires meteorology knowledge. Regular parachute tests on commercial aircraft are also prescribed alongside existing provisions on airdome and airway uses.
La Follette Ready for Gotham Speech Tour Across States
Senator LaFollette, Independent presidential candidate, left Washington for New York to headline a Madison Square Garden rally. The speech marks his first since nomination, with an hour or more expected delivery. He will meet supporters, including AF of L leader Gompers, and plans a broader tour starting October 1, possibly visiting New Jersey and the Pacific coast.
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New Jersey
Pacific Coast
LaFollette Sees Chance Of Victory In Progressive Upheaval
In a signed article LaFollette argues victory is within reach for the progressive movement. He claims reports from across the country show growing support and says the aim is to prevent a decisive November 4 result and keep control of Congress and the presidency with progressive forces gaining ground.
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Today
Congress
América
New York Pays Soldier Bonus Totals Reached
Albany Sept 20 The New York state soldiers commission paid 7 844 097 98 of a 45 000 000 bonus voted last election claims paid 62 771 largest 150 smallest 33 cents average 123 06 Lumber receipts in Philadelphia rise as September shipments expected to set records reaching several vessels from the Pacific coast due.
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New York State Soldiers’ Commission
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