Arrested Priest in Spanish War Purge Stuns Europe
Madrid reports Father Jose Fernandes Montana, former confessor to King Alfonso and Victoria, was arrested in a purge of Fascist sympathizers. Rebels execute four officers for a prison fire in Madrid. European tension rises as Nazi army expansion prompts fears of broader conflict. Rebel air raids hit Trun. both sides claim victories and advances in various fronts.
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London
Madrid
Jose Fernandes Montana
Alfonso
Victoria
Guadarama
Mary Pickford Named Defendant in 1 Million Libel Suit
New York reports attorney Arthur Driscoll says a one million dollar libel suit against Mary Pickford centers on fears of a kidnapping plot against the actress in January 1934. J Raymond Cornell, filing the suit in Boston, says his business reputation was harmed by mentions during the investigation and notes he sought an interview with Pickford when a maid reported seeing a man and a woman near her door.
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New York
Arthur Driscoll
Mary Pickford
Boston
J. Raymond Cornell
Cornell
Miss Pickford
Missing Raymond Erickson Found Safe At Switzer Home
A search for Raymond Erickson, reported missing by the Gus Erickson family, ended when authorities learned he spent the night with Charles Switzer. The boy was found safe and unharmed after an anxious night.
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Gus Erickson
Raymond
Charles Switzer
Raymont
Landon Warns on Federal Power and Education
Governor Alfred M. Landon, speaking in Chautauqua New York, warned that extensive federal machinery keeps the current administration in power and jeopardizes American education. He urged educators to deepen youths’ understanding of heritage and government forms without limiting study of other systems.
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Chautauqua N.Y
Alfred M. Landon
British Soldiers Fired On In Japan Scare
Three British soldiers were fired upon while returning to their barracks from the theatre in Peiping. A moving automobile fired on them, injuring one soldier in the leg. The embassy said the incident followed rumors of Japanese retaliation for a Japanese soldier's May 26 slaying.
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Peiping
Mayor on Hunting Trip From Hamilton Bay
Mayor I Goldstein departs on a hunting trip in the Hamilton Bay region aboard the Norland with Chief Roy Hoffman LeRoy Hoffman Robert Simpson Jr and Bobby Goldstein.
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Hamilton Bay
Goldstein
Norland
Roy Hoffman
Young LeRoy Hoffman
Robert Simpson, Jr
Bobby Goldstein
Legion Scouts Meet to Elect New Scoutmaster
Reverend L Kendall calls Boy Scout Troop No 63 to meet at the Legion Dugout at 7 30 pm to plan the upcoming Legion convention and select a new Scoutmaster after John Paling departs.
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L. Kendall
Legion
Legion Convention
John Paling
Longshoremen Turn Down Demands in San Francisco
In San Francisco California ship owners refused demands for wage increases and proposed neutral persons to run hiring halls. Observers fear a deadlock as the 1934 longshore award nears expiration on September 30. President Bridges of the International Longshoremen s Association faces charges alleging overtime pay scheming by longshoremen.
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San Francisco
Cal
Aus
Bridges
International Longshoremen'' S Association
Mystery of William S Arms Jr Haunting Alaska Trail
The Empire reports a long unsolved case near Sheep Creek Basin involving William G Arms Jr. A cache of his belongings was found under a stump three miles up from Thane toward Camp 6 with a bank deposit book showing over $3,000 in California. An extra cap with blonde hair was found nearby suggesting foul play. Local oldtimers recall hints of a 1915 Alaska Gas Project murder tied to a beach incident, but no firm leads exist.
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William S. Arms, Jr
Sheep Creek
Thane
Camp 6
Mechanic’s Engineering
William G. Arms, Jr
Gus George
Juneau Medical and Surgical Clinic
Palmas County
Quincy
California
Crystal Snow Jenne
Graves
Empire
Moscow
United States Marshal
United States Commission
Oslo
Norway
Teoner
Frotzky
Ing
Dimond Rally For Douglas Tonight In Douglas
Douglas hosts a Dimond rally tonight at the Eagles Hall at 8 with Delegate Anthony J. Dimond sole speaker. Democratic figures Charles Fox Robert Fraser and E. M. Brandenberg coordinate efforts as candidates from the Territory attend or are invited. The Alaska war update notes a Juneau dock time near 6, allowing Dimond to address locals at 8.
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Douglas
Anthony J. Dimond
Eagles
Charles Fox
Robert Fraser
E. M. Brandenberg
Alaska
Juneau
Dimond
Territorial
Frank 4. Boyle
James Truitt
Wm. A. Hesse
Ity
James V. Davis
Crystal Snow
J. P. Anderson
Jens Clib Th Jumeau
Coliseum Theatre
Gastineau Channel
Senator Glass Backs Roosevelt in November Vote
Senator Glass of Virginia after conferring with President Roosevelt said he will vote for Roosevelt in November. He indicated uncertainty about参加 speaking campaign but gave the impression he would participate.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Lass
Virginia
Glass
Germany Extends Military Service Term
Berlin reports the German government issued a decree extending compulsory military service from one to two years. The move was announced today and affects all conscripts nationwide.
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Germany
Berlin
Crash Revives Driver Lehrigh II
Ira Smith, a local farmer, lost consciousness behind the wheel and crashed into a tree. He regained consciousness without injury as investigators search the stump area for clues and potential new details about the mystery.
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Lehrigh
Ira Smith
Smith
Sister of Juneau Woman Is Married
Mrs M Dragnich received notice of her sister Dannie Nich wedding Clin ton England at the ranch home of George Nich in McClellan Gulch Montana. The ceremony took place July 26 and the couple then toured northern Montana and are now located at Kelispell Montana where England is employed.
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M. Dragnich
Dannie Nich
Clinjton England
George ‘Nich
McClellan Gulch
Montana
T ‘Kelizpell
Mr. England
Tails of Planes Read by Eskimos in Far North
Anchorage reports Alaska Aeronautics Inspector Hugh Brewster details Arctic plane tails at Kotzebue. Eskimos on takeoffs leave messages on wings or tails, read upon arrival to locate friends, keeping aircraft mechanics busy painting and updating inked notes.
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Eskimo
Anchorage
Alaska
Hugh Brewster
Alaska Aeronautics
Kotzebue
Brewster
Ferguson Airways
Mes
Saen
Kalamazoo debutante to honeymooning observer at Fort Knox maneuvers
Mrs. Constance Collins Wortman wife of Capt Volney Wortman of the 61st Coast Artillery watches Second Army war games at Fort Knox Kentucky with a field gun serving as her grandstand during maneuvers.
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Constance
Collins Wortman
Volney Wortman
61St Coast Artillery
Fort Knox
Wortman
Kalamazoo
Ich
BIG CONVENTION Verbal Bouts Forecast Next Week
The American Legion Department convention in the Territory is set for September 2 to 5 with plans calling for a busy, well attended event. Attendees include Department Commander A. E. Karnes, Post Commander E. M. Polly, Col. Ralph Dusenbury, Capt. J. W. Gaddis, and H. M. Callin Adjutant of the Lynn Canal Post. Bob Graham was welcomed as Second Vice Commander.
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American Legion Department
Alford John
H. M. Callin
Lynn Canal
Haines
Bob Graham
Legionnaires
Trial in East SOME STOCK ISSUES TAKE GOOD ADVANCE
In Cleveland a receivership suit related to a suspension group was adjourned to October 27 amid heated exchanges between Townsend and opposing counsel. The judge warned both sides to stop, or be removed, as a contempt claim and perjury accusations flew during the session.
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East
Cleveland
Ohio
Frances L. Townsend
Sus Pension Organization
Lawrence Ticker
Townsend
Hubbell
Ben Sacharow
Sacharow
Acute shortage prompts temporary freight embargo lift in Cordova
In Cordova Alaska acute shortages trigger a temporary lifting of the embargo to unload a steamer due August 28 with fruits vegetables general food supplies oats hay news print tobacco drugs school supplies and ice cream. The strike remains unsettled as railroad longshore and sailor workers began a walkout on July 30 demanding higher wages and seasonal guarantees, halting traffic.
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Cordova
Alaska
Copper River and Northwestern Strike Committee
Temporaily
Fortune Left by Recluse in Money and Bonds
Washington officials report War Secretary Dern as ill after a long illness. Albert George H. Dern Wolge, 68, a recluse, left an estate about 500000, with nearly 100000 in cash and securities found in Willard Walters bank vaults. A note warned intruders to keep their hands off the stash.
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Washington
Walter Reed Hospital
Chicago
Albert George H. Dern
Wolge
Dern
Willard Walters
Bank of the War
Pital
Agriculture chief outlines drought relief programs
Secretary Wallace announced at a press conference a drought relief package including seed and feed provisions for drought areas and an emergency sheep buying program as part of broader drought measures.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Joan
Miso
Glad He Lost Election in Wichita Falls
C. J. McDonald says he is not sorry he lost the Texas governor race two years ago. He adds that he no longer has to explain actions from the past two years.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
McDonald
le Hy
Irving Airways Vega seaplane departs for Skagway with officials
The white Lockheed Vega seaplane of Irving Airways, piloted by Gene Meyring, left at wh o clock for Skagway with passengers Oscar Qusan Territory Treasurer A Von Maver n traveling man and Ike Taylor Chief Engineer of the Alaska Road Commission. Meyring expected to return to Juneau this evening.
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Irving Airways
Gene Meyring
Skagway
Oscar Qusan
Territory
A. von Mavern
Ike Taylor
Alaska Road Commission
Moyring
Jinneau
Baseball record set this afternoon by Bees in St Louis
The Boston Bees established a new record this afternoon with seven doubles in one inning against the Cardinals. In the first inning Moore Cucerelli and Jordan each hit two doubles, tying the record.
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ST. Louis
Boston Bees
Cardinals
Moore
Cucerelli
Jordan
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