German swimmer sets new Channel crossing record at Dover
Hans Vierkoetter completed the English Channel swim in 12 hours 35 minutes amid heavy mist, landing in Dover at 2 10 pm to claim a faster crossing than Gertrude Ederle who began at Cape Gris Nez earlier this morning.
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Dover
England
Hans Vierkoetter
English
Vierkoetter
Gertrude Ederley
Cape Gris Nez
New York
Gertrude Enerle
Trudy
Butmer
German swimmer Vierkoetter sets new Channel crossing record
New York Aug 20 Gertrude Ed erle reports that German swimmer Vierkoetter completed the English Channel crossing in 12 hours 35 minutes, beating previous male and female records. He landed at Laygéon stairs near Dover, aided by tides and a tug, with heavy mist shading the English coast.
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Virrkaetten
Langdon Staffe
Tiraboschi
Gertruds Scherie
Cremington Corson
Vierkoetter
Hia
France
Dover
Trains Crash Near Chicago Kills One Man
A head on collision between a Rock Island suburban train and a Pennsylvania freight near Beverly Hills station left one man dead and several passengers gravely injured. Fireman Risberg and engineer Stewart Kauffman died later in hospital as ambulances ferried victims from the scene. The eastbound freight and the Rock Island train, crowded with downtown workers, crashed after a switch malfunction in an interlocking tower. The wreckage trapped survivors as police and hospitals responded swiftly.
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Chicago
Kigid
Rock Island
Pennsylvania
Beverly Hills
Doin Risberg
Rain 3
Stewart Kauffman
Dnd
Chisago
Tris
Sleeping sickness fatal to woman in Columbus
Mrs. Lillian Chrysinger, 45, died at her Columbus home after a month in a coma from sleeping sickness. Her illness began with an influenza attack a year earlier and she never fully recovered.
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Columbus
Lillian Chrysinger
Skeleton of girl found in hallway shocks Columbus
In Columbus Ohio on East Mall Street a skeleton of an eight year old girl was found in a hallway. Police believe the bones were stolen from a sideshow or museum. Patrolmen rushed to the scene after a caller reported the discovery. The remains were real and well preserved.
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Columbus
East Mall Street
Sullivan
Niles Minister Accepts Call to The GIT
The Rev. R. T. Ketcham of Niles Ohio has accepted the pastorate of the First Baptist church of this city succeeding the late Rev. W. L. Walker. The call was issued August 8 and announced yesterday. Ketcham has pastored in Brookville and Butler Pennsylvania as well as Wiles. He led an evangelistic campaign in July 1914 yielding over 425 conversions in three weeks. He now serves as secretary of the Baptist Bible Union of Ohio and plans to arrive with his wife and two daughters Lois and Margaret in early October to begin his duties on October 10.
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R. T. Ketcham
Niles
Ohio
First Baptist Church
W. L. Walker
Mr. Ketcham
Ketchum
Brookville
Butler
Wiles
Pennsylvania Bible Institute
Philadelphia
Evieside
Cleveland
Baptist Bible Union of Ohio
Ketcham
Lois
Parliament to Consider Plan in Coal Strike
London Aug 30 A special Commons session approved the King's extended state of emergency powering government action during the coal strike. Laborite Jack Jones was suspended 285 to 58 after a sharp exchange, calling ministers cowards. The session set toconfirm emergency regulations enabling continued mine operation.
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London
House of Commons
Jack Jones
Silvertown
Jones
Willian Joynson Hicks
Home Secretary
Convicts Break Kentucky Jail. Two Recaptured
In Winchester Kentucky the Clark County jail break saw two of fifteen inmates escape early today. Police from three states hunted the remaining thirteen, suspected to head toward Ohio and Indiana. Among the fugitives were George Bowman, 19, a hang-ready convict for a sexual assault, and Ray Martin, 24, charged in a Stanton bank robbery.
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Winchesthil Ky
Clark County
Ohio
Indiana
George Bowman
Ray Martin
Stanton Kybank
Serious Problems to Confront League at September Meeting
Reports from London Paris and Berlin say the league faces serious problems at its September meeting. The chief issue is German admission to the League of Nations and the threat of a split among member states, tests of diplomacy for Briand and Austen Chamberlain at Geneva next month.
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League
League of Nations
Geneva
London
Pares
Berlin
M Briand
Austen Chamberlain
Painee
Goi
Sient M. Briand
World Court issue dominates primaries in several states
The World Court question shapes primaries in California Wisconsin and New Hampshire as voters decide whether the US will join. Senators Shortridge Lenroot and Moses face anti court challengers while anti court sentiment grows in key races.
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Washington
United States
World Court
Geneva
Senate
California
Wisconsin
New Hampshire
Asar
Pennsylvania
Tiineis
Oregon
Poway
Wieh Ve Lest Morrow
Shortridge
Robert M. Clarke
Clarke
Johnson
Lenroot
J. J. Blaine
New
Trampshire
George H. Moses
Robert PT. Base
Tf Shortrid
Rimir
Moses
Grovan
Ton
Stanfirtd
Stanfield
Ruth
Aoui-Renth
Texas governors race shocks Fort Worth region
Reports from most Texas counties show Nan Mandy rising as a candidate while Miriam Ferguson faces vocal opposition. Threats and intensified campaigning mark the run off as supporters warn of adverse actions if Ferguson defeats Ferguson’s ally in the Democratic gubernatorial race.
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Texas
Cave Dart Mooky
Serensay Lata
Texas “Election Bureau
Fort Worth
Amr. CO
Fexas
Nan Mandy
Miriam A. Ferguson
Raturdas
James
Perryson
Husbane
Ferguson
Legion to Hold Special Convention Meet At Hall
The American Legion plans a special convention meeting at their hall tomorrow evening. An athletic program and indoor contests will be offered. Members are expected to attend to help organize activities and ensure orderly arrangements across the event.
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Legion
Utenstay
American Legion
Governor Calls Lorain Chief of Police
Lorain chief Theodore Walker will go to Columbus tomorrow to answer to the governor over alleged vice and crime in Lorain. Mayor William F. Grali was recently questioned and sent to Columbus after a notice last Saturday.
Impressive Funeral for Rudolph Valentine Draws Crowds
A somber tribute at St Aldardy's Church near Broadway New York drew vast crowds for Rudolph Valentine’s funeral. The procession from Campbell's Funeral Parlors to the church blocked Broadway with people, stopping traffic and filling sidewalks in a record turnout.
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New York City
Campbell
Broadway
Baker Would Cancel War Debts and Aid Germany
Cleveland banker article quotes Baker, former secretary of war under Wilson, urging cancellation of foreign war debts and partial relief for Germany to ease turbulent European conditions after the war. Washington reports say no change in U.S. policy. Treasury official defends existing debt relief stance and emphasizes policy continuity.
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Cleveland
Newton TL
Baker
Woodrow Wilson
Germany
House
Cleveland Bank
Europe
Washington
Bere Af Wat Newton Db
Hakons P Pusal
Treasur
Treasipcy
Epakvaman
One Killed Four Hurt In Crash Driver Sought
A hit and run crash near Monaca left Margaret Bersic fourteen dead and three other Bersic family members injured. Police search today for the driver responsible as the General Hospital treats Elizabeth four and Anna six among the wounded along with John and Elizabeth Bersic.
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Rochester
Michael Bersde
Akron
General Hospital
Monaca
Margaret Bersic
Elizabeth Bersis
Anna
Elelit
Elizabeth
Michael Bersic
Mary
Storage battery case found on porch in Columbus incident
In Columbus Ohio on August 20 F. B. Nelson reported a storage battery case left on a porch described as a time bomb by a sister who discovered the ominous box while policing the area. No one harmed and investigation underway.
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Orage
Romer Momwickharg
Columbus
Nelson
Hia
Oklahoma Senate Race Headlines Hottest Contest
Oklahoma scene centers on a hot senate race with incumbent Hey of the Republicans facing Elmer Thome, the Democratic nominee. The article notes party leadership and past majorities, with photos described for Marreld and Thamar.
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Oklahoma
Senate
Whinhoma
T W. Hey
Ten Inem
Elmer Thome
Tarreldepi
Thomas
Marreld
Thamar
Fever Epidemic Strikes Wellington Village
Reports from Wellington indicate five cases of typhoid fever with more under observation. A public meeting was held Saturday night where a committee was formed to aid the needy. authorities from county, state, and Wellington are acting to curb the epidemic spreading through the village.
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Wellington
Ville W
Big dirigible plans two day coastal voyage
A large airship will embark from Los Angeles to Lakehurst for a two day trip along the Atlantic coast. It will rely on private radio compass stations to record a message to the War Department. The craft is expected to moor tonight at the Patoka in Norfolk.
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Nave Divigible
Los Angeles
Lakehurst
Tesg
Ways Department
Patoka
Norfoalk Warher
Nations League faces new crisis over council seats
The League of Nations pursues a reorganization plan to grant a permanent council seat without extending permanent seats to Spain or Poland. Non permanent seats for Spain and Poland may be proposed, while Germany's entry, or Spain or Poland’s withdrawal, could follow. A U.S. entry to the World Court with reservations will be debated by signatories as magic delegates arrive, signaling rapid moves toward a climax next week.
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NEVA
Jug
League of Nations
Permany
Spain
Poland
Germany
United States
Majic
Urgent Cleanup Efforts Follow Canton Publisher Murder
Four armed bandits robbed the Ferry Jefferson branch of the Liberty Bank in Buffalo New York today of between 6000 and 7000, escaping in an automobile with Ohio plates. In Canton Ohio officials anticipate grand jury indictments this week in the murder of Don F. Mellett, with witnesses including Wy. J. Burton and Charles E. Morris expected to testify.
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Buffalo
Ferry Jefferson
Liberty Bank
Ohio
Canton
Don R. Mellett
Charles EF. Morris
Pobtistier
Canton Daily News
Don FR. Mellett
Martyvred
Stark County
Wy. J. Burton
Milkett
Burton
Charles E. Morris
Mellett
James M. Cox
Nwwspoqters
Morris
Whnels
Per- No. 4
Five Die. Twenty Hurt in Central Argentine Railroad Wreck
Five persons were killed and twenty injured today in a wreck on the Argentine Central Railroad line serving American and English residents. None of the victims were Americans.
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Duenos Ayres
Conspirators Against Soviet Government to Be Tried
In Moscow reports say twenty seven conspirators tied to the Soviet government in Crimea will face trial. The announcement speaks of military supreme court action and outlines charges connected to the alleged plot.
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Moscow
Ang
A. Comnter
Crimea
Seven Nations Accept U S Reservations to World Court
The Dominican Republic and Tannesburg joined seven nations in accepting America’s reservations to the World Court, as announced by the State Department. The announcement confirms broad consent among participating states to the proposed terms.
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U.S
Washington
Dominican Republic
Tannesburg
America
State Department
Seven Nations
Man Plunges to Death in Elevator Shaft
At Keawatuc Ohio a 70 year old man named Wilson died instantly after plunging down an elevator shaft in the Newark Trust building. How he entered the shaft remains undetermined.
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Keawatuc
Ang
Wilson
Levator
Newark Triste
Twenty Die As Earth Slide Hits Rangoon Scene
A chaotic report states twenty workers are killed as an earth slide demolishes a stall frame near Rangoon. The accident, amid debris and rising fear for missing colleagues, underscores unsafe conditions and prompts rescue efforts.
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London
Anga
Sbadts
Rangoon
Reek Ark
Hehour
Two Brothers Die In Boarding House Fire tragedy strikes ind
In Indiana on August 80 two brothers Vincent and Alberto Billato perished when flames engulfed a boarding house trapping them in a top floor room. Two additional men Frank Barbosa aged 21 and George Tacik were probably fatally burned as residents fled to the street.
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Ind
Vincent
Alberto Billato
Frank Barbosa
George Tacik
Bandit Killed In Gar Oar Robbery Near Chicago
Chicago August 30. A gunfight during an attempted robbery of $6,000 in cash receipts left one bandit dead and another wounded and captured. The five bandits, three men two girls, served as lookouts. Police wounded detectives and the barn supervisor briefly. One girl captured refused to name her companions. police seek the other girl and the remaining bandit.
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Chicago
Robert J. McKinner
Harns
Army Private Shot Dead Trying to Escape at Fort Myer
Benimin Cowen an army private was killed during an escape attempt from the military guard at Fort Myer. Taylor the guard fired after being attacked and knocked down. Another prisoner Robert S. Ritchie was involved. John W. Tastor fled and faces technical arrest.
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Washington
Beniminin Cowen
Ft. Myer
John Wy. Tastor
Taylor
Cowen
Robert S. Ritchte
Teen Thrown When Car Speeds Past In Ohio Crash
Aug. 32 event in Westerville Ohio reports ex Paul W. Jones of Denton Kentucky in serious condition after being thrown to the pavement by a suction of wind from an automonils speeding past the Jones family's parked car. The child suffered a fractured skull. Roy Tight of Akron was named as the driver of the other car.
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Westerville
W. Jones
Denton
Jones
Roy Tight
Akron
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WAR Halk
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