Wealthy man shot by son amid family row
In Los Angeles a wealthy car distributor Frank Howard was killed by his 12 year old son Richard with a .22 rifle during a family quarrel in which the father was assaulting the mother. The coroner's jury orders investigation. district attorney calls it justifiable homicide. Richard and his grandmother Elizabeth Richter witnessed.
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Six Hundred on Train in Ohio Wreck
Six hundred passengers aboard a Pennnsylvania train en route to Columbus were injured when twelve coaches derailed near Condit. Five of twelve coaches left the tracks after a split rail is believed responsible for the wreck near Condit Ohio.
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Seven Democrats Run For Texas Governor In 1930
Austin reports an unprecedented field of Democratic hopefuls for Texas governor a year before primaries. Lt. Gov Barry Miller leads as a candidate joined by Katie Daffan Thomas Love Oscar Holcombe Gregory Hatcher E G Senter and T N Mauritz. Names like Earle Mayfield and Pat Neff are also mentioned as possible entrants.
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Dan Moody
Barry Miller
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Thomas B. Love
Oscar F. Holcombe
Houston
Gregory Hatcher
E. G. Senter
T. N. Mauritz
Canada
Earle B. Mayfield
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Pat M. Neff
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Alfred EB. Smith
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MacDonald and Dawes Confer on Naval Disarmament in Scotland
Premier Ramsay MacDonald and U.S. Ambassador Dawes held talks at the Premier's summer residence in Lossiemouth, Scotland. Dawes traveled from London for the discussions and plans further visits to Elgin and friends in Scotland. He is to be presented with the freedom of the city by MacDonald next Friday.
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Divorce politics and remarriage stir bishop rector dispute
A London scandal links divorce from Sir William Davison to a remarriage he conducted at St Ethelburga without bishop approval. Davison, reelected MP for South Kensington, married Constance Marriott weeks after his divorce from a daughter of Sir Owen Roberts. The church ceremony faced church law restrictions and prompted comment from Bishop Winnington Ingram.
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Constance Marriott
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Veteran Army Flier Afraid of Motor Car
Kansas City August 19 The attitude of Capt Richard Duncan should be tonic to those who hesitate to ride in airplanes This former Might commander in the English Royal Flying corps never learned to drive an automobile because he's afraid to do so When Captain Duncan now a dying instructor here flew to Chicago for his wedding it was explained that the couple would take a brief serial honeymoon because the groom is afraid to drive a motor car
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Senate Meets Today Then Three Day Recess In Session
Washington August 19 The Senate opened after the summer recess but few members were present as a three day recess plan was agreed by Republican and Democratic leaders. The Finance Committee, with about 18 members, will continue revising the House tariff bill while recesses run until September 4 when the House tariff measure is awaited. House reconvenes September 3.
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Thirteen Die in Berailment Near Henryette Oklahoma
A Sherman Texas to Tulsa passenger train derailed after hitting an open switch near Henryette Oklahoma. Thirteen people died, eleven of them Black, including unidentifiable victims. Engineer Pete Wolfe and fireman H A Bryan were burned. Bryan's body recovered while other victims were not identified. None of the other passengers were injured.
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Army Plans 50 Planes for National Air Races
Fifty Army Air Corps planes and aviators will race and perform aerial maneuvers at the national air races in Cleveland from August 24 to September 2. Eighteen pursuit planes from Belfridge Field Michigan will contest the John P. Mitchell trophy on a 120 mile course, while pilots from Fort Crockett Texas will vie for the Mason M Patrick trophy. Langley Field Virginia will send bombing squadron planes to participate in air maneuvers and observers will contend for the Liberty Engine Builders trophy in a race for observation planes.
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Strikers Riot at Clinchfield Mill In Marion North Carolina
About 1,600 striking workers clashed with 400 non union men at the Clinchfield cotton mill in Marion North Carolina. Superintendent Henderson was badly beaten with blackjacks and clubs. Pickets threatened to call in state troops as the confrontation halted work.
Fire claims five in Arkansas boarding house blaze
Rooming house fire in Little Rock Arkansas kills five occupants and injures several others when an explosion ignites the blaze as landlady cooks breakfast. Victims trapped in upstairs rooms include Samuel Archer Hiram Evans Martin Kapp Frank Harty and Bob Oliver.
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Hiram Evans
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Frank Harty
Bob Oliver
Two Aviators Fly in Storm on Test Flight
Cleveland news reports Nick Mamer and Art Walker flew from Roosevelt Field to Cleveland amid heavy storms. They refueled in Cleveland, planned to head to St. Paul next for provisions and fuel, as the return flight toward the Pacific Coast continues. The pilots reported they are well after the difficult test.
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Nick Mamer
Art Walker
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Missoula
Socialists and Antis Clash in Vienna After Banquet Attack
In Vienna on August 19 one man was killed and 62 wounded, 12 seriously, as Socialist Schutzband clashed with Anti-Socialist Helmwehrs. The Helmwehrs used a machine gun and snipers fired from Saint Loren town hall, catching Socialists at a banquet by surprise who thought the Heimwehrs would attend a different town event.
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Graf Zeppelin Returns Toward Kushimoto After Tokyo Sightings
Graf Zeppelin grounded at naval airport near Tokyo after world flight. Sighted 3:40 PM Tokyo time ten miles from Tokyo, then retraced toward Kushimoto. Report notes limited speed and few aircraft used, with glow over Tokyo and Yokohama prior to departure.
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Two Youthful Swiss Fliers Start Atlantic Crossing
Two young Swiss aviators Oscar Kaecser and Kurt Luescher began their westward Atlantic crossing from Lisbon at 1 30 am EST aboard the Young Switzerland. They plan refueling at Halifax and may fly over the Azores if needed, with a possible stop in New York pending fuel.
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Cleveland Votes On City Manager Plan After Long Debate
Cleveland faces a referendum to revive a mayor and 33 council ward system, ending the city manager form. Supporters cite downtown growth and cheaper financing. opponents led by Harry L Devis warn of losses in council oversight. If defeated, mayor and council elections occur in 60 days. if approved, a November vote on proportional representation and a nine member council follows.
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Peter Witt
William R. Hopkins
Fred Kohler
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