Florida town battered as tropical storm moves toward Gulf
The hurricane like storm lashed Miami and surrounding areas with gale force winds. Fort Lauderdale and Homestead reported extensive damage from flying debris and high winds. Casualties were listed, with 10 reported in some areas and fears of more as communication remained Severed in places. The storm center was tracked toward the Gulf of Mexico, with Florida rail and coast guard units coordinating relief and safety measures.
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Monroe Ronnir
Bipure
Ry S
Lis Cay Wen
Wad Yen
Key West
National Guard
Nasau
Gulf of Metivg
Dhe
Miami
Crunghout
Fort Lenderdale
Here
Soria
Homestead
Recall of 1928 Gale Roars Through Palm Head Scene
A Palm Head gathering recalled the great 1928 hurricane as the fringe of a tropical gale swept along the Florida keys with a 60 mile per hour wind.
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Palm Head
Florida Keys
Florida Storm Basin Report From 1928 Havoc Toll
Reports from Nassau and Byhanti describe the 1928 hurricane striking Florida with 20 units of force and great property damage. A makeshift radio carried a brief Miami message noting a damaged power house and severe gusts on the west coast. Shipping and air transport were halted until the full force of the tropic hurricane could be confirmed.
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Nassau
Byhanti
Miami
Sampa
Gulf
Tropics
Florida Stratus
Saint-Emilion vicar champions wine temperance paradox
The record refers to Father Berges of St Emilion in the Ge ronde department as a deputy and an eloquent champion of the Presb wine industry and temperance. It notes the irony that Saint-Emilion wine can pair with temperance, while hinting at a more temperate mood from another figure.
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Berges
St Emilion
Geronde
Chamber of Deputies
Presb
St. Emilion
Wind Dying at West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, Fla. reports a let up in rain as winds dwindle after a storm that had threatened the city for days. High water remains a danger as residents along the south lake trail near the Everglades club begin moving from their homes.
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West Palm Beach
Wes
Tall Beach
Fla
South Lake Trail
Everglades Club
Gale injures fourteen at Ravana harbor in Havana Cuba
High seas and intermittent squalls lashed Havana causing significant damage as 14 people were injured. Those hurt were struck by breakers along the Malecon and Be a Drive near the harbor wall. Waves overwhelmed the seawall and disrupted local authorities on duty.
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Gale
Ravana
Havana
Cuba
Malecon
Florida Town Records 80 Mile Wind Event
Orlando reports an extraordinary 80 mile per hour east gale with the barometer falling to a record low as Naval Reserve stations relay late night messages. The storm was centered near Punta Rassa just north of Port Arthur causing notable weather disturbances in Florida coastal towns.
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Orlando
Fla
Florida
Naval Ieserve
Punta Rassa
Port Atyera
Loses on Horses Sues Sportsman to Regain Cash
Springfield, Maas September 24. James Whitehouse of Gloversville New York sues John Fitzpatrick a well known local in sporting circles for 6017 alleging eight days of horse race betting. He claims both parties conspired and that Fitzpatrick paid funds. assets in a Boston bank are attached.
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Sprincesfld
Maas
James Whitehouse
Gloversille
N. X
John Fitzpatrick
Whitehouse
Fitzpabrisk Beltogether
Sun
Fitzpatrick
R Spatrick
Boston
Delicate Operation Attracts Attention
WALU Sept 22 4185 Two normal operations of a delicate procedure on the human brain drew medical interest. A 15 year old youth faced possible paralysis from pressure on the motor area that governs movement. After a delicate procedure removing a bone, his severe headaches eased. A fixed man aged 62 may have a cancer renewed after a one year old growth.
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Walu
Hin
Fireman Saves Cat From Market Blaze
A large fire gutted a market on Ign Street near Dewey Square. Captain McDonald of Engine 4, Weoston Fire Department, led the effort and found a soaking wet cat near a corner. Deputy Chief Kelly revived the feline, after it appeared dead.
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Terns
Ign Street
Deweysquare
McDonald
Weoston Fire Department
McDonneld
Model Prisoner Found in Indiana
An unclear report describes a prisoner case in Indiana with references to a contest and detentions. The fragment mentions a jail, charges of drunken driving, and a supposed entry into a competition, but the text is garbled and several names and details are unreadable.
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Indiana
Krusumg
Ind
Reith
Arrent
Smith Vellecs Tiny
Rere Earme
Communists sue for damages after arrests in North Carolina
Three of eight alleged Communists arrested on charges of conspiring to overthrow the state government filed damages claims totaling 10000. The suits target Faliana county officials and state the arrests were false. The International Labor Defense announced similar suits will follow on behalf of the other five and for the strike organizer reportedly kidnapped by a Gentonia mob. charges were nol pressed four days after the arrest.
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Universal Service Charlotte
XN. C
Auila
Entra Etiim
Faliana County
A. Receivels
Gentonia
Ding
International Labor Defense
Ccncex
Nolle
Man Falls Into Canal in Sacramento. Body Found
In Sacramento, a 32 year old man identified as Edward J. Crosby, a former vaudeville performer and radio entertainer from Riverside, was found dead in an irrigation canal after stumbling in the dark while seeking a tow car for his planned automobile. A box of matches was in his hand.
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Hacramento
Calif
Edward J. Crosby
Sacramento Real Cainte
British coal over American urged by premier in talks
Ferenc Tree T Onton reports that Beith coal for Canadian railways is urged in preference to American coal. The move is tied to a British employment policy and discussed by Premier Marlioatal, with Bonhia returning from the United States. Warned by Lord Seal Theory Thomas, the idea reflects informed opinion here.
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Ferenc Tree T.onton
Marlioatal
Bon Hia
United States
Lord Seal Teory ‘Thomas
Gicclen
Woodlawn Place Lots Once Sold For $30 Each
Legacy of Woodlawn Place is described with original owners profiting as developers built and sold land. The piece notes ongoing profit for present owners and a belief that investment value will rise, while many plots are offered for sale in the Niea Estate area.
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Woodlawn Place
Investmente
Niea Estate
Shearer Takes Stand On Monday In Senate Probe
Washington Sept 28 The Senate investigation into William Shearer, paid $20,000 to observe the Geneva conference by Bethlehem Steel Newport News and three shipbuilders, moves toward a dramatic climax as Tear Admiral Reeves appears first. Reeves will testify about the anti British talk and whether Shearer acted on employer instructions or independently to disrupt the parley.
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Washington, D. G
INS
Senate
Willam
Shearer
Joseph M. Reeves
Naval General Board
Reeves
Naval City
Bethlehem
New York
Newport Newa Company
Soviet Plane In Good Shape After Alaska Landing
In Seyfard Alaska on September 28 a Soviet plane en route from Moscow to New York was grounded due to a southeast gale near Resurrection Bay. Four Russian pilots with U S corps de tail aided the landing and reported the craft in good mechanical condition, delaying a Sitka hop planned for tomorrow morning.
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Seyfard
Alaska
Resurrection Bay
Morcow
New York
Sitka
United States
Nixon Fair at Nixon Texas Features Multiple Horse and Auto Events
Nixon Texas September 28 reports a county fair day with Haundsshot Jr winning the 390 yard pony race and Haley second. Miserable Story fell in the quarter mile. Ret Bird placed second. Ty Martin set a 12 minute flat slow auto race record around the half mile. Loel Pullin won the donkey race. Patley owned by Hobson Parker Jey won the 20 yard four Shetland pony event. Exhibitors plan to enter products at Sheronzales County Inn and anticipate showcasing in San Antonio in November.
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Nixon
Texas
Haundsshot Jr
Crawford Biken
Haley
M. As Wella
Johnnie Pullin
Ret Bird
Beml Wells
Ty Martin
Loel Pullin
Patley
Hobson Parker Jey
Sheronzales County Inn
San Antonio
Everybody's
Major Reports to Division as Adjutant General
Maj. Thornton Hughes adjutant General's department reported at Cort Sam Houston Saturday as adjutant General of the Second division. Major Hughes will relieve Lieut. Col. J.P. Clapham who will report at Eighth Corps Area headquarters October 1 for duty in corps area adjutant general's office. Major Finghen has just retired from a tour of duty in the Philippine Islands.
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Thornton Hughes
Cort Sam Houston
Secon
Hughes
J.P. Clapham
Eighth Corps
Cory Area
Finghen
Congressmen to Watch Bankers in San Francisco Meeting
Washington officials will focus on banking legislation as bankers from the American Tankers Association gather in San Francisco next week to gauge sentiment and influence congressional action.
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Washington, D.C
San Francisco
Mrs Sheffer Buried in Piedmont After Local Hospital Death
The body of Goldie Sheffer, 31, who died at a local hospital, was sent to Piedmont, Kansas, for burial Saturday afternoon. She is survived by husband N O Sheffer and daughter Mise Jewell Sheffer, her father D W Moraon of Piedmont, Kan, a brother W W Anderson of Enid, Oklahoma, and two sisters Mrs Edith Ingle of Howard, Kan, and Mrs C W Newland and Kimbro, Kan.
Brackenridge Hi Sophs Pick Leader At a Meeting
Officers of Brackenridge High School sophomore class were elected for the coming year at a meeting held last week. President Albert Beltel, Vice President Anne Lewie Borris, Secretary Irene Bare, Treasurer Tom Poweell, Reporter Jesse Villareal, entertainers Erhe Riley and Teme Harris, with Bonneau Feater named as secretary-treasurer.
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Brackenridge Hi Sophs
Sophomors Clas
Brackenridge
Wera
Albert’ Beltel
Anne Lewie Borris
Wineeee
Irene Bare
Tom Powe
Ell
Helen Vance
Jesse Villareal
Erhe
Lea Riley
Cetain
Teme Harris
Bonneau
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