Neutral zone proposed around Spain amid civil war
Aug 8 dispatches report an international neutral zone around Spain under a hands off pledge. News cites Franco advance with Moroccan troops, government gains in southern attacks, and international reaction including an eight power neutrality pact in principle. Fires, shelling, and naval activity along Algeciras accompany ongoing Madrid conflict.
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London
Spain
Spanish Republic
Lisbon
Cappellano
Berlin
Germany
France
Franco
Burgos
Madrid
Miler
Geswendee Deville
German Benefit Societies ban politics in St. Louis
The Protective Committee of German Sick and Death Benefit Societies of St. Louis ordered a ban on politics. The committee represents 20 German benefit groups with about 8,000 members. East Weber Utah once a town of 8000 people now is Uintah with population decline shifting freight and business to Ogden.
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Ene
ST. Louis
Protective Committee of
Weber
Utah
Uintah
Ogden
Soviet plane downed near Bella Bella BC
A Soviet plane was reported down in the Bella Bella area on the inside channel shortly after 1 15, with radio communication severed. Forecasters cited a low ceiling that likely made continued flight northward hazardous. No further details were available at press time.
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Bella Bella
British Columbia
Nasardous
Soviet Fliers Begin Alaska to Moscow Flight
Soviet aviators Sigismund Levan avisky and Victor I Levchenko left Seattle at 10 26 am on a 900 mile leg of their scientific observation trip to plot a US to Siberia and Moscow air route via Alaska. They expected Juneau by 5 pm Seattle time. The final plane check found a rivet missing but dismissed as minor. They carried 202 gallons of fuel and emergency gear. The route aims to Nome after Juneau with a stop at Fairbanks and will be met by PAA official Bassett in Anchorage.
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Sigismund Levanavisky
Victor I. Levchenko
Seattle
United States
Siberia
Moscow
Alaska
Signal Corps
United States Army
Juneau
Sand Point
Lake Washington
Nickolas Sokoloff
Nome
Fairbanks
Miers
G. Bassett
PAA
Levanevisky
Mercy Flight Brings Filipino Worker to Tenakee Aid
Pilot Gene Meyring flew for Ilying Airways delivering a Lockheed craft on an emergency mission to Tenakee. He returned with a sick Filipino worker from the Packing Company cannery, aiding in medical transport during the crisis.
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Gene Meyring
Ilying Airways
Lockheed
Tenakee
Cannerye
Flood warnings issued as Arkansas River rises in Dust Bowl region
Warnings spread east of La Junta Colorado as the Arkansas River reaches the bank level, eight feet four inches of water forced evacuations in Los Animas and Lamar east of here. Southeast Colorado epidemic dust bowl region faces renewed flood threats after heavy rainfall.
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LA Junta
Colo
Arkansas
Lamar
Los Animas
Here
Colorado
Anti-New Dealers Call Democrats to Abandon Roosevelt
In Detroit on August 8 a group of Anti-New Dealers criticized the Administration as corrupt in heart and spirit and urged Democratic members to abandon Roosevelt. No reference was made to supporting London for the presidency. Mrs. Robert Simpson was admitted to St. Ann's Hospital for special medical attention yesterday and showed improvement today.
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Detroit
Mich
Roosevelt
London
Robert Simpson
St. Ann’s Hospital
Walrus Hunt Ordered Now for Eskimos in Barrow
In Barrow Alaska Dr Henry W Griest reports Eskimos face starvation next winter and have been ordered to undertake a walrus hunt by U S Commissioner Frank Daugherty. Reindeer nearby are in poor condition due to forage shortage and fox pup sightings are absent, raising trapping concerns. Trader Charles Brower confirms similar reports.
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Point Barrow
Alaska
Henry W. Griest
Presbyterian
United States
Frank Daugherty
Dr. Griest Gays
Charles Brower
Ney
British King Flies to France for Adriatic Holiday
King Edward of Great Britain lands near Calais on the first leg of a month long France and Adriatic holiday. He travels with friends on the private steam yacht Nehlin incognito as the Duke of Lancaster, accompanied by two British destroyers.
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Calais
France
Edward
Great Britain
Adriatic
Duke of Lancaster
Dalmatian
Yugoslavia
Soldiers Leave for Return Trip to Haines Station
Officers and men of Company F Seventh Infantry U S Army stationed at Chilkoot Barracks depart this morning on the Fornance tender to return to Haines. They have camped in Evergreen Bowl since Wednesday enjoyed the city and played a Moose baseball game and held a rifle shoot with the Juneau Rifle and Pistol Club. The officers and enlisted men praised the hospitality shown during their stay.
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Company F
Seventh Infantry
U. S. Army
Chilkoot Barracks
Haines
Evergreen Bowl
Moose
Juneau
Roosevelt Support Quietly Grows Says Judge Holzheimer
Judge Holzheimer reports strong Roosevelt backing among rank and file across the nation. He cites booming business and public opposition to unfair tactics by Hearst papers. He notes the Philadelphia Democratic convention expressed broad approval of Roosevelt and his program. Continued on Page Fours.
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Hearst
Juneau
W. A. Hornheimer
North Sea
Philadelphia
United States
Roosevelt
Judge Holzheimer
Middle West
Mae
American Liberty League
Landon
Holzheimer
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
American Liberty, League
Gastineau Channel Baseball League
Clark Griffiths
Washington Senators
Nugent
Jimmy Wilson
Gray Mare for Sale in Classified Column
Advertisement notes a five year old mare available for sale. Describes as gentle and saddle-broken with other particulars to interest readers. Mentions possibility of horse riding or horse as transportation options.
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Empire
Americans surge as stocks and Olympic trials dominate busy session
Stock prices fluctuated in a busy session with Americans advancing to lead gains, while Olympic trials opened with Owens equalling the world record in the 400 meter relay and the American team dominating several events. Dow averages inched higher as industrials rose and rails edged up.
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Meerlin
Alig
Jeasse Owens
Finland
Volmari Isho-Halio
America
Glenn Morris
Bob Clark
Jack Parker
Morris
Clark
Owens
Ralph Metcalfe
Payne
Frank Wyckoff
Germany
Canada
Holland
Argentina
Congressman Zioncheck Dies After Fall From Office Window
Seattle report says Representative Zioncheck plunged to his death from a fifth floor window of his office on Third Avenue and Cherry Street. The scene occurred as his wife waited in his campaign headquarters automobile. Coroner Mittlestadt announced a postmortem and possible inquest, with DOJ agents and King County investigators involved.
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Seattle
Otto H. Mittlestadt
Department of Justice
King County Sheriff's Office
Zioncheck
Mittlestadé
Mittlestadt
Marion Annecheck
Waatington
King County
Arctic
Third Avenue
Cherry Street
Gardner Otto H Mildestadt
Zlonebeck
U S expands territory at Breckenridge ceremony
Aug 8 Breckenridge Colorado witnesses a ceremony as Gov Edward Johnson raises the Stars and Stripes and proclaims about 2000 miles added to U S possessions. Officials note the land was not in the Louisiana Purchase nor in former California or Texas cessions and residents had not previously lived in the United States. A real estate deal follows with three lots sold by Judge Simon Helfenthal to L H Smith of the Juneau Dairy adjacent to their property.
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Breckenriver
Coto
United States
Uncle Samn
Edward ©. Johnson
Colorado
Breckenridge
Louisiana Purchase
Spanish California
Texas
Simon Helfenthal
L. H. Smith
Juneau Dairy
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Columbia Gas and Electure
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Jesse Owens
Harriet Bland
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Helen Stephens
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Los Angeles
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Elo Donath
International Swimming Federation
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