Flood Devastation Following Gale Florida to New York
Across the eastern seaboard floods from a tropical hurricane kill at least 17 and cause more than ten million dollars in damage. Camps, towns, and vessels suffer. hundreds flee homes as dams fail and trains wreck. rescue efforts mobilize from Port Jervis and local crews. Virginia reports 11 dead with widespread disruption in New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Maryland and elsewhere.
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New York
Tropics
St. Lawrence Valley
Camp Achvach
N. Y
Port Jervis
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Catskill Mountains
Fleischmann
Mount Temper
Virginia
Four Arrested on Trap Robbery Charge at Craig
Four men led by August Starkloff were arrested by Deputy W H Caswell at Craig after allegedly robbing a Libby trap on Prince of Wales Island. They faced grand jury questions, with Starkloff bond set at 1500 dollars and the others at 500 each.
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Prince of Wales Island
August Starkloff
Eddie Kuhpiato
James E. Nimmo
William
Cummins
Graig
United States
W. H. Caswell
Coast Guard
Alert
Libby
McNeill
Craig
Starkloff
Religious thief steals car in San Diego. two psalm books missing
A thief who stole a car in San Diego apparently filled the tank with gasoline before abandoning the vehicle. A check found two psalm books missing from the door pocket.
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Ban Diego
Cal
Thelma Dearborn
Hesse Travels to Study Sitka Pioneer Home Plan
W A Hesse Territorial Highway Engineer travels to Washington and Oregon to study aged care institutions for a Sitka Pioneer Home project. He aims to secure experienced architects and prepare plans and specs for rapid construction. The trip follows a state commission's push for detailed study.
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Pioneers
Sitka
W. A. Hesse
Territorial
Pioneers’ Home Building Commission
Frank A. Boyle
Hesse
Aleutian
Washington State
Oregon
Wealthy Shelton Lumberman Operated On in Seattle
Mark Reed a wealthy Shelton lumberman and former Republican National Committeeman underwent abdominal surgery today in Seattle. Hospital bulletin described him as a very sick man and in serious condition following the operation.
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Seattle
Mark Reed
Shelton
Abdominal
Lee
Mussolini Donates Natality Prize Fund to Silk Workers
Milan and Rome receive over 200000 lire about 14000 dollars as a natality prize from Premier Mussolini. The gift is part of a broader race stimulation drive with several millions in cash prizes planned yearly for workers in Italy.
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Milan
Mussolini
Rome
Sandslot standout Abe Goldstein dubbed future Babe Ruth
Kansas City sandlot players hail Abe Goldstein outfielder as a budding legend. In a Ban Johnson league game he hit a four home run that measured over 421 feet to left field. His batting average runs around .460 and he bats right handed.
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Kansas City
Abe Goldstein
Babe Ruth
Goldstein
Plains Well Watered in Budapest Geological Survey
A survey reports about 6 000 artesian wells on the great Hungarian plain. The finding highlights extensive groundwater resources across the region and suggests potential for irrigation and urban supply.
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Budapest
Roosevelt and Aides Discuss U S Finances At Hyde Park
President Roosevelt met with Secretary Woodin and Budget Director Douglas to review public and government finances. They gave no indication of new measures, but discussed health of the Treasury and the three billion dollar public works program.
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Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Treasury
Woodin
Douglas
Treasury Office
Wood
White House
Fires destroy three saw mills in Vancouver district
Authorities probe three fires that destroyed three saw mills across the Vancouver district. The blazes reported yesterday caused an estimated loss of 60,000 dollars as owners and provincial authorities initiate an investigation into possible incendiary origin.
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Vancouver
All Generals Pensioned Colonel Leads Paraguay War
In Paraguay at war with Bolivia in the Chaco none of its generals remain active. Field commander is Col Jose Felix Estigarriba, with two lieutenant colonels next in rank. Three ex generals and ex cabinet ministers are on the pensioned list due to army reorganization and economy measures.
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Ascincion
Al-nousa i
Paraguay
Bolvia
Chaco
Jose Felix Estigarriba
Business Improves Across Sections Says Bradstreet
A Bradstreet report notes improving business across sections including New York and rural districts. Consumer resistance to higher prices remains undiscerned as retail trade shows flat to better activity and distributive tolls rise, indicating sustained buying momentum nationwide.
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New York
Bradstreet, Inc
Oregon Forest Fires Reach Out of Control in Oregon
A Northwestern Oregon blaze outbreak tears through six sectors risking millions in timber as wind gusts roar and heat intensifies. Frank Palmer, a young eco worker, reports the fires spreading across three counties with flames sweeping treetops and widespread damage.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Frank Palmer
Acadian Descendants Erect Park and Evangeline Statue
In Martinville Louisiana descendants of Acadians exiled from Nova Scotia in 1760 create a park commemorating their forefathers landing site and place a statue of Evangeline the heroine of Longfellow's poem.
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Martinville
Las Louisiana
Nova Scotia
Evangeline
Longfellow
Seattle Abandons Daylight Saving Time
Seattle City Council votes to return to Standard Time at 2:00 a.m. next Sunday, ending daylight saving. The move aims to avoid confusion as the repeal extends across the region while other areas experimented with daylight saving and then reverted to standard time.
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Seattle
Pacific Northwest
Indian Sells Silver Claim to Fly South for Teeth
EDMONTON Aug. 25 Joe Dillon a full blooded Slavey Indian will travel to San Francisco for a holiday after selling his silver claim for 35000 dollars He plans to get gold teeth for himself and his Squaw to show wealth though he thinks none should see it.
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Edmonton
Joe Dillon
Fort Light
San Francisco
Cal
Dillon
Joe
Alaska air indemnity act attacked in territorial suit
Independent aviation companies in interior and northern Alaska sue to stop enforcement of compulsory passenger indemnity insurance. Gov. John W. Troy named as a defendant. Judge F Coke Hill set appearance within 30 days from August 15. Plaintiffs claim federal Air Commerce Act preempts territorial law and would injure interstate air commerce and force, causing irreparable losses.
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Interior
Alaska
Gov. Troy
Frank A Boyle
James S. Truitt
W A. Holzheimer
Leroy J. Sullivan
Warren N. Cuddy
Ralph J. Rivers
United States
Air Act
Department of Commerce of
Department of Commerce
Stock Prices Rise as Trading Gains Continue
Black prices advance amid credit expansion signals from the Federal Reserve. Turnover hits 2,300,000 shares as leaders end near session highs. Grains slip. equities and many key names post gains including Alaska Juneau, Case, National Distillers, Santa Fe, Allied Chemical, Dupont, Union Pacific, Auburn, American Telephone, General Motors, United States Steel, and Radio Corporation.
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New York
Fateral Reserve
Gora
Case
National Distillers
Santa Fe
Allied Chemical
Dupont
Union Pacific
Auburn
American Telephone and Telegraph
American Can
United States Steel
Deere
Westinghouse
Western Union
Alaska Juneau
Chrysler
Goodyear
Alaska
Juneau
American Power and Light
Andconda
Armour B
Bethlehem Steel
Calumet
Hecla
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Fox Pilma
American Smelting
General Motors
International Harvester
Kennecott
Missouri Pacific
Packard Motors
Radio Corporation
Blanchard Brands
United Aircraft
Ward Baxing B. Curtiss-Wright
Labor-Strike Violence Breaks Out Near Yakima
National Guardsmen patrol Yakima after a labor dispute flare at Selah with 80 arrests and a rancher injured. Wages dispute sparked clashes at Congdon Orchards as laborers faced armed farmers, rocks and clubs. Prosecution plans first degree assault charges against 65 men and a warehouse fire was contained.
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Selah
Meny
Congdon
Here
Washington proposes retail code with 44 to 48 hour week
A tentative retail code presented to the Recovery Administration sets a 44 to 48 hour work week and minimum wages from 12 to 15 dollars per week. The draft prohibits selling goods below cost and bans general underselling claims, though it excludes food stores. Some groups oppose the measure seeking longer hours.
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Washington
Recovery Administration
Collins Returns to Baseball as Cat Relief Pitcher
In Port Worth Texas on August 25 Rip Collins, ex major leaguer and former Ranger, rejoins baseball with the Fort Worth Cats as a relief pitcher sought for speed to challenge Texas league batters. Houston report notes a woman attempting to sell supposed 13 Confederate hundred dollar bills, one genuine United States note found among them after decades. A new heavy truck exclusive highway between Milan and Genoa is nearing completion.
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Port Worth
Tex
Rip" Collins
Texas Rangers
Jake Aty
Fort Worth Cats
Texas
Moundsmar Collins
Houston
United States
Milan
Genoa
Baly
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Topeka
Ronald Finney
Ational Bank of
Thomas Boyd
Superior Fisheries Company
Tenakee
J. T. Tenneson
Tenneson
Frank T. Bell
L. G. Wingard
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Associated Press
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