Youth Slain in Alabama As Girl Attacked
Evfaual Ala July 1 Py Tack Hines was killed instantly and Miss Beatrice Clark 18, his companion, was attacked four miles from here when a single shot ended Hines. Clark, dragged from the car, said the assailant was a negro and wounded her head and arm. She walked three miles to report the slaying. County officers organized a citizen posse to hunt the attacker. Both victims came from prominent families.
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Evfaula
Ala
Tack Hines
Beatrice Clark
Here
Hines
Clark
Potomac stream marginal for bass fishing this weekend
The Potomac River above Pinesburg quarry and below Dam No 4 was in fair condition for bass fishing while other streams in the area remained muddy with little chance of clearing. A few large bass catches were reported recently.
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Potomac River
Pinesburg
Sunken Submarine H-47 Abandoned Salvage Effort
London reports the Admiralty will not salvage the sunken submarine H-47. It cites immediate loss of life, extreme deep water risks, and likely final damage from pressure and flooding, deeming salvage unjustified. The battleship Rodney will pause above the wreck to pay respects to the dead.
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London
Admiralty
Rodney
City Council in Deadlock in Baltimore
Baltimore July 11 The city council remains split after the death of a Republican member and questions over insurgent Democrat James J O Meara crowd the chamber. Republicans aimed to elect a Rollins successor before summer adjournment but hours of deadlock continued past 1 AM as party divisions shaped the vote.
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Baltimore
James J. O'Meara
Howard M. Rollins
Lindbergh forecasts Pullman planes for cross country service
Col Charles A Lindberghsaid Transcontinental Air Transport plans to deploy Pullman airplanes in its cross country airrail passenger service within six months to a year Tests show two and four motor versions and trimotored planes nearing obsolescence Also noted library improvements Washington County Free Library will expand the children's department with remodeling redecorating and new features to attract young readers
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San Francisco
Charles A. Lindbergh
The
Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc
Lindbergh
Washington County Free Library
Sma
Long battle saves life of gas victim at Coney Island
New York July 11 After an 87 hour rescue by police units using 172 tanks of oxygen costing 115.20 the gas inhalation victim Paul Brignetti 46 the World War II veteran began recovery. He regained consciousness yesterday after artificial respiration in transit and support from three rescue squads. Crew members lost weight during the ordeal. Police said Brignetti feared a deadly prognosis after a doctor told him he was seriously ill.
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New York
Paul Brignetti
Coney Island
Brignotti
Jail Dry Agent in Okla. Raid Kills Farmers
Jedd Harris, a dry agent, is pictured after a gun battle during a raid near Tecumseh Oklahoma in which farmers James Harris and Oscar Lowery were killed. Three other agents face murder charges for James Harris death while Jedd Barris faces murder charge for Lowery death.
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Jedd Harris
Tecumseh
Okla
James Harris
Oscar Lowery
Harris
Jedd Barris Alongs
Lowéry
Hoover urges yardstick on tariff to aim for protection
President Hoover at White House talks with Senate leaders urged using a yardstick of adequate protection for the pending tariff bill. Senators Watson of Indiana and Reed of Pennsylvania attended, with two top protectionists. House Republicans largely supported the bill, while the White House's view on it being sane and sensible remained undisclosed.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate
White House
Watson
Indiana
Reed
Pennsylvania
Finance Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Modern life blamed for many physical illnesses
Portland July 11 speakers before the American Medical Association Congress blamed speed and pressure of modern life for physical ailments. Dr Joseph Eckel of Buffalo, a psychiatrist, said daily excitement affects the mind and environmental stress can cause deafness blindness or serious gastric symptoms. Studies from the Cornell University clinic were presented by Dr George S Stevenson of New York on digestive ailments tied to emotional strain.
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Portland
Ore
American Medical Association Congress
Joseph Eckel
Buffalo
Cornet University
George S. Stevenson
New York
Pilots To Wear Evening Clothes At New York Event
NEWARK N J July 1 Airplane pilots in full evening dress and silk hats will greet crowds in New York tonight after ceremonies christening a new biplane. Mrs George W Kunz wife of Tiffany vice president will christen the plane. she is herself a flyer.
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Newark
N. 2
New
George W. Kunz
Tiffany and Company
Five Die As Trains Crash In Corning NY
Five persons burned to death and a sixth may die after the east bound Cleveland New York Express struck a freight near Corning. The locomotive plunged into a tank car, its contents ignited, spreading fire to multiple cars. Names include engineer Fred E Blake and fireman W J Latonix. others identified were Hulbert and Flavin, Swan Berger, and Vaughn Rose.
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Corning
N. Y
Erie Railroad
Fred BE. Blake
Hornell
W. J. Latonix
Susquehanna
Hulbert
Arkport
Flavin
Salamanca
Swan Berger
Moline
Ill
Vaughn Rose
New York City
Storm damages Frederick County area. five cattle killed
A severe storm swept through Frederick County from Brunswick to Middletown causing damaged buildings and uprooted trees. A lightning strike at Myer Kaplan’s store in Brunswick tore off roofing and flooded three floors. In Middletown area Carlton Beachley’s farm lost four milch cows and a steer to a bolt of lightning.
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Frederick County
Brunswick
Middletown
Myer Kaplan
Frederick
Carlton Beachley
Cleveland Clinic building razed after deadly gas explosions
In Cleveland on July 11, directors of the Cleveland Clinic halted remodeling of the affected building. Chemical tests showed a brown paste residue from burned X rays had penetrated masonry, raising fears of toxic fumes reemerging with heat. They announced plans to raze the structure and erect a new building instead.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Clinic
Fire destroys barn on Kesecker farm near Berkeley Springs
A barn on the William Kesecker farm near Berkeley Springs was struck by lightning and burned, destroying hay fodder and grain. Loss estimated at 1006 dollars with little insurance.
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Wightning
William Kesecker
Berkeley Spring
Soap bait tale stirs Potomac river fishing lore
A Ha gerstown party is said to have used cubes of laundry soap as bait to catch sixteen Mississippi cats along the Potomac. The claim, surfaced as a hot weather tale, is presented with humor and an affidavit from Scoop Travinger denying it as a test for the soap brand.
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Potomac River
Hagerstown
New Bank Building and Remodel Awarded to J B Ferguson Co
Mechanics Loan and Savings Institution awards contract to J B Ferguson & Co for a new rear building extending 76 feet 7 inches behind the current banking structure. Fireproof construction includes offices and a large basement vault for valuables. the main banking room will be remodeled with updated counters and lighting. Completion is estimated in three months due to cramped quarters and increased business.
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Mechanics Loan & Savings Institution
West Washington Street
J. B. Ferguson & Co
Philadelphia to launch 200 officer crime squad
Philadelphia officials announced a highly specialized police system to eradicate crime led by Director Lemuel B. Schofield. A 200 officer motorcycle squad will begin operation within ten days after training in riding, small arms, tear gas and grenade handling to pursue criminals on highways.
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Philadelphia
Lemuel B. Schofield
Beauty editor marries Lincoln man after book interest
New York July 1 Miss Josephine Huddleston beauty editor of the New York American and author of Secrets of Charm has married Sherborne Moore Potts of Lincoln Nebraska a friend of three years to whom she had sent a volume after he showed interest in the book The wedding occurred on Tuesday and is seen as proof of the value of her teachings
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New York
Josephine Huddleston
New York American
Sherborne Moore Potts
Lincoln, N. I
Bank Debits Fall in Week End July Decline
Bank clearings for the week ending July 10 show a slump, totaling $526,000 less than the same period a year ago. Debits reached $2,361,000 compared with $2,587,000 last year. Fourteen divorce decrees were filed in the county court during June.
Rome fliers begin Rome engagements after long flight
Roger Q Williams and Captain Lewis Yaney, rested from their Santander to Rome hop, start official and social duties in honor of their Maine to Eternal City trip. They visit a tailor, discuss stays with Alexander Birk, and inspect their plane at Littorio field. A public reception at Villa Sparta is planned.
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Rome
Roger Q. Williams
Lewis A. Yancey
Santander
Spain
Old Orchard
Maine
Eternal City
Alexander Birk
Littrorio
Littorio Air Field
Villa
Sparta
Kirk
Hunting Trio Selling Cure for Bad Eyes
Police warn of three clever salesmen in Cunmperland Valley offering "Sea Monster Tears" as a cure for failing eyesight. Mr and Mrs John Lehman of Mountvilla were duped out of 16 dollars after a sales demonstration. Police say several hundred people have been swindled by the trio.
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Cunmperland
John Lehman
Mountvilla
Lehmans
Dry Agents Busy Again in Frog Hollow Loot
Dry agents with Deputy Cushwa returned to Frog Hollow this morning and by noon reported one arrest for liquor transportation. Lewis Boyer was taken into custody and brought to jail. Agents yesterday aided in the section, seizing whiskey, an automobile, and arresting a thief, acting on information from a former moonshiner in the district.
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Charles E. Cushwa
Frog Hollow
Farrest
Lewis Boyer
Bear attack drives car into river near White River
Sault Ste Marie reports Marshall and Bud Dodge of Detroit camping at White River tell of a hungry bear that climbed onto their closed car while they fished. The bear tried to claw a hole in the roof, then pushed the auto into the river. Also noted a Fairchild 71 plane landing with Fairchild Corp. officials from Farmington, New Jersey.
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Sault Ste Marie
Ont
Marshall
Bud Dodge
Detroit
White River
Endurance Flight Update From Culver City
In Culver City on July 11 the endurance flight of L Mendell and R B Reinhart nears 216 hours with their motor 450 hours used. Ground crews report motor Nolay Think motor slightly noisy yet holding, while fliers note gas replenishment planned for seven. They have logged about 17 000 miles toward a two thirds world distance at an average 80 mph.
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Loren Mendell
R. B. Reinhart
Culver City
Calif
Paul Whittier
Slade Hurlbert
Cleveland
Ohio
L. ‘Mendell
R. B. ‘Reinhart
Mit
Minotor
Nolay
Fields Washed By Heavy Rains
A heavy rain swept Washington County near Dargan yesterday evening causing crop damage as fields were washed. Keedville reported 0.22 inch of rain and a rapid temperature drop to 7 degrees below yesterday's high with no forecast hot spell returning soon. Barton Hall, a visiting minister from Czechoslovakia, is spending the summer at Buena Vista Springs Hotel.
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Dargan
Waington County
Keedyville
Diflomaton Mountain
Barton Hall
Czecho
Solovkia
United States
Buena Vista Springs Hotel
Real Beer Fraud Packs Local Drum Salesmen
A Calgary era artifact describes a beer scam promising real beer delivered in oil drums from Canada to local buyers. A salesman collected about $1,000, promising weekly deliveries, while others tout “legation” liquor from Washington. Raids in the capital target mills bottling illicit spirits.
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Canada
Legation
Washington
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