Famine Follows Floods in China Runs Up Death Toll
Shanghai August 20. Floods on the Yangtze River reach world disaster scale with hundreds starving daily. Hankow and Wuchang face acute famine as refuge camps rise in hills. General Chian Kai Shek orders steamers ready to evacuate residents and transport food and medicines. League of Nations aid and U S wheat relief prospects cited.
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Shanghai
Yangtze
Hankow
Tokio
Wuchang
Chian Kai Shek
League of Nations
United States Farm Board
American Red Cross
Gifford Named Head of Hoover Relief Effort
Walter S Gifford of the American Telephone & Telegraph Company was chosen by President Hoover to head a new national organization to mobilize federal state and local relief agencies for winter unemployment. A nationwide advisory committee will assist him as he designs the relief framework and methods. Gifford previously rose from clerkship to president of AT&T and has led New York unemployment relief and other semi governmental efforts.
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Washington
API
Walter 8. Gifford
Amerian Telephone & Telegraph Comany
Hoover
Difford
Joover
Ths
Nationwde
Gifford
New York
Ings
Arward
Comny
United Ites Council
National Dewe
Arity Organization Society of
W York
New York City
Just Win
Weather forecast for cloudy, cooler in northeast
Cloudy with showers in the north, Friday partly cloudy and cooler in the northeast. Yesterday's highs included Phoenix 110, Las Vegas 96, Boise 94, and White River 84. a low around 40 in Cochrane. Pressure distribution suggests continued unsettled weather tonight with a return to mostly fair conditions Friday and no significant temperature changes expected.
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White River
Friction in Highway Probing Group Delays Inquiry
In Columbus Ohio on August 20 friction grew within the senate highway investigating committee as paid investigators failed to reveal expected highway department irregularities. A clash between senators and investigator John Farrell prompted an executive session and a Sept 1 deadline for evidence or replacement. the panel debated constructive reforms to curb improper administration.
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Columbus
Senate Highway Investigating Committee
Highway Department
John F. Farrell
W. A. Greenland
Cleveland
Farrell
Cuyahoga County
Laurence H. Norton
Baby Show Featured at Lorain County Fair
A Better Baby Show will be part of the Lorain County Fair on September 16 with Dr. H. R. O'Brien and Miss Ruth Paddock in charge. Judging starts at 11:00 a.m. and runs until all entries are scored by visiting physicians. Open to any Lorain County baby under 30 months. Prizes include $5 savings accounts for various age groups and $5 cash prizes for 18 to 30 months, with entry details from W. B. Richmond or the county health commissioner.
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Lorain County
H. R. O'Brien
Ruth Paddock
Elyria Banks
Lorain County Agricultural Society
W. B. Richmond
Lorain ,County Agricultural Society
Oberlin
Snake Dance Startsle Hopis Amid Wet Priest Prayers
Quick results marked the Hopi snake dance as priests and crowd watched in awe while rain fell shortly after previous ritual. Hopi braves danced in Mishengnoyi with writhing snakes and ground still wet from showers. White traders noted the Weather Bureau forecast rain, while Hopis claimed divine response.
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Walpai, Ariz
Mishengnoyi
U. S
Weather Bureau
Arizona
Gold In France Increases Bank Total
The Bank of France weekly gold total stood at 58,558,000,000 Francs, up about 1,560,000 Francs since the last statement. The gold portion of outstanding paper currency reached 55.43 percent.
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Paris
Bank of France
Former Official 18 Dead in Hotel Fire
A report from Newark New Jersey dated August 20 states Lee Pemberton aged 50, former safety director, died from severe burns in a hotel fire at St James Missouri. The incident details remain sparse and the investigation continues.
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Newark, C
Lee Pemberton
St. James
Youth Receives 2500 for Name Change in Will
In New Philadelphia Ohio on August 20, Robert McCreary aged 21 received 2500 dollars for changing his name to Samuel Clyde to comply with his uncle A A McCreary’s will. The uncle died in California leaving the stipulation.
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New Philadelphia
U.P
Robert McCreary
Samuel Clyde
A. A. McCreary
California
Nine Killed in Ohio Accidents Across State
United Press reports at least nine dead and many injured in Ohio accidents yesterday. Notable cases include a car plunge near Cambridge killing William Silcox and injuring Charles Dyer, and a Findlay crash that killed Myra Culver and seriously hurt Doris Culver.
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United Press
Ohio
William E. Silcox
Oklahoma City
Okla
Charles E Dyer
Cambridge
Myra Culver
Columbus
Doris Irene Culver
Marengo
Olio
Lincoln Highway
Findlay
Storms Blamed for Air Crash in McKeesport and Everett
Heavy rain in the Alleghenies blamed for a Chicago to New York plane crash at Bettis Field McKeesport injuring six and causing two forced landings at Everett airport. Injured include pilots A D Smith 44 R Lownes 23 and passengers Forrest Webster 36 Lilian Russell 28 R T Nelson 37 and R W Donahue 28. Camille Vinet piloted the first forced landing at Everett and Lowell Scrogrins also diverted due to rain.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny Mountains
Bettis Field
McKeesport
Everett
New York
MeeKeesport
A. D. Smith
Jackson
Cal
R. L.ownes
Columbus
Forrest Webster
Milwaukee
Wis
Lilian Russel
Newark
N. J
R. T. Nelson
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh Aviation Industries
R. W. Donahue
Everett Field
Camille Vinet
Lowell Scrogrins
Washington
City council blocks dismantling of abandoned rail line
In Bucyrus Ohio city council action prevented C G Mayer the receiver for the Cleveland Southwestern Railway from dismantling local equipment. The council voted to have the line taken over by interests to resume operations and to seek support from Wooster Manful d and other cities to resume service on the line taken over last January with a possible public sale.
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Bucyrus
C. G. Mayer
Cleveland Southwestern Railway Company
Cleveland To
Bucyrua
Wooster
Manefield
Lindberghs delayed by disabled plane off Kurile Islands
Colonel and Mrs Charles Lindbergh, flying toward Tokyo on a perilous Pacific leg, were forced to land near Ketoi Island after their plane’s anchor broke and motor trouble worsened. They were taken aboard the Shinsura Maru as repairs were set to begin with weather improving.
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Tokio
Japan
Charles A. Lindbergh
Ketot Isle
Kurile Islands
Ytshiishi
Mi.pauch
Lindberg
Ketoi Island
Lindberghs
Washington, D. C
Petropavalovsk
Siberia
Nemura
Suepard
Morehan
Lindbergh
Kamehrika Peninsula
Nemuro
Plan Recount Of Votes In Lorain Mayoralty Race
A recount of 10 precincts in Lorain's Democratic mayoralty race will be held at the Lorain board of elections next Wednesday at 1:20 PM. George Bretz, the second candidate, requested the recount after losing to Joseph B. Conley by about 450 votes, with Louis A. Leib placing third.
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Lorain
Board of Elections
Mary Seward
George Brotz
Bretz
Joseph B. Conley
Louis A. Leib
Elyria Robbery Suspects Captured After 25 Minute Chase
Cleveland men Andrew Fryzel and Walter Krelkowicz, both 29 and 25, are charged with burglary in the theft of 850 pounds of brass from a foundry in Elyria. Detectives Koreyar and Ahrens pursued their car after an initial attempt to handcuff failed, ending in a high speed chase through East Side streets.
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Cleveland
Anz
Andrew Fryzel
Walter Krelkowicz
Elyria
Anthony Koreyar
E. 66Th Street
Hydraulic Avenue
Kocevar
Roy Ahrens
Pleads Guilty to School Burglary Sentencing
John Sapp pleaded guilty to burglary of a wire building on West River road and was sentenced to an indeterminate term at Mansfield Reformatory.
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John Sapp
Mansfield Reformatory
West River Road
Rainbow Club Girls Stage Style Show At YMCA
About 200 spectators watched Lorais County 4-H Club members showcase fashion creations at the YMCA. Marguerite Bacon 14 Brownhelm won style review honors with a green and white sport outfit costing 6 dollars.
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Lorais County
James Pendry
Fluten
Marguerite Bacon
Brownhelm Perfectionewing Club
Burrin Y. M. C. A
Miss Bacon
Maigaret Burkley
Ridaville Happy Hours Club
Miss Burkley
Betty Baehr
Ridsey Ie Oleeva Wise
Mary Frances Schriver
Belden
Governors Plan International Cotton Holiday in 1932
Louisiana Governor Huey P. Long proposed a one year international cotton holiday to raise prices. He urged American growers to idle fields in 1932 and said delegates will press Washington for global cooperation after a Friday conference in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
United States
Washington
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Thomas J. Chadbourne
New York
Chadbourne
Long
Chicago Man Arrested After Gas Theft and Stolen Car
Peter Bond, 20, of Chicago, was arrested last night by Sheriff Clarence Adams and deputies after allegedly getting gas at the Dyke filling station on Cleveland road and leaving without paying. A car check showed the vehicle was stolen as Bond drove through Elyria.
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Peter Bond
Chicago
Clarence Adams
Cleveland Road
Bond
Sherif
Elyria
Prisoners Transferred to Marquette State Prison
A convoy of armed officers left Jackson to transport three prisoners Fred Smith Frank Oliver and David Blackstone to Marquette State Prison. They received four consecutive terms totaling at least 240 years for the slaying and arson that killed two young couples near Whilis. Transport route and timing were kept secret.
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Jackson
Mich
Marquette State Prison
Ypsilanti
Fred Smith
Frank Oliver
David Blackstone
Whilis
Washtenaw County
Smith
Detroit
New Air Speed Record Sought
Capt. Frank Hawks left Roosevelt Field on a flight to Fort Worth Texas aiming to set a new speed record. He will make stops at Evansville Indiana and meet his mother Mrs Ida Mae Hawks of Hollywood California, escorting her on the passenger plane. He plans record attempts at each leg between scheduled stops.
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Roosevelt Field
L. I
Frank Hawks
Fort Worth
Texas
Evansville
Ind
Hawks
Ida Mae Hawks
Hollywood
Calif
Smithmire and Sapp Arrest Linked to Vehicle Load
William Smithmire, paroled to Lawrence Job in Lorain, pleaded guilty to the same charge as Sapp. A desk and chairs were loaded on a truck he drove when police arrested him.
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William Smithmire
Sapp
Lawrence Job
Lorain
Kiwanis Need Cars For Elyria Trip To Cleveland
The Elyria Kiwanis Club seeks donations of cars to transport over 2000 children to Cleveland for the annual baseball park pilgrimage next Wednesday. Parents sign a waiver releasing drivers and owners from accident liability to ease owner objections.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Elyria Kiwanis Club
Iommission
Elyria
Cleveland
Cleveland Baseball Park
Paul Wainwright
Federal forces claim victory on all fronts in Cuba revolt
Havana August 20 United States style dispatch reports loyal Federals prevail in Cuba after heavy fighting. Gibara seaport restored to control within 48 hours amid fierce street battles. Estimated 600 dead on both sides in the Gibara engagement. Rebels and expeditionary forces allegedly included veterans from multiple nations. Authorities say insurgents captured or driven from Gibara while Federals tightened control. A Norwegian flagged transport reportedly brought rebel reinforcements. the vessel captured near Cayo Mamhi. Arizona
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Havana
Cuba
Gibara
Gibera
Navy
Patria
Gibarey
Cayo Mamhi
Served Justice By Killing Son a Churchman Says
Thomas F. Higginbotham a 50 year old church elder says he killed his son David to stop bootlegging and expects the county grand jury to not indict him. He defends his act as acting under God and shows no malice toward his younger son Lawrence. A brief note mentions Ohio State University new student admissions rising to 1607 for the fall quarter.
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Ethelina Hixson
Detroit
Portsmouth
Kenneth Mitchell
Mid- Hetawn
Mary E Sager
Columbus
Kenneth Beebe
Vivania
Ohio
Toledo
Amite
Thomas F. Higginbotham
David
Higginbotham
Lawrence
Chaie Ee
Ohio State University
BB T Stradley
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Hoover Relief
Parker D. Cramer
Oliver L. Pacquette
Edwin K. Preston
Robert H. Callignon
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Parquette
Delroi
Parker
Shetland Islands
Copenhagen
Pacquette
Preston
Collignon
France
Norman Gibson
Warren
George Ferguson
Ferguson
Mary Jane Heaton
Chester Schwartz
Frankton
Ralph Hohnhorst
Cincinnati
Mike Casey
Sharonville
Ruchelle Lamb
Middletown
Casey
Plan
Rainbow
Joy Jo
Lorath
Eleanor Dudek
Pauline Joft
Beiden
Marguerite Streicher
Jol
Hustlers Club
Carlisle
Dorothea Angersbach
Brownhelm
Mmil- Gred Pallas
Churchman
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