Reds Charge Atrocities To Citizens In Soviet Press
Moscow reports escalate tension as Russian citizens along the Chinese eastern railway seek protection. Mass resolutions by soldiers sailors and workers demand decisive action against Chinese acts and White Guard bands. Pravda vows punishment for alleged crimes.
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Moscow
Russia
China
Manchuria
Leningrad
Red Army
Red Fleet
Baltic
Pravda
Soviet Union
Record Fliers End Second Week In Air
Dale Red Jackson and Forest O Brine push the St Louis Robin beyond 315 hours circling Lambert Field as they begin a fourteenth day of nonstop flight. Ground observers report all well aboard as two more fuel dumps and potential refuelings loom before night.
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Datatlass Filers
Dale
Red
Jackson
Forest
O’brine
Pope May Go to Mountains After Vatican Emergence
Rome July 26 belief spread that Pope Pius XII may soon leave the Vatican and his new state for Italian soil. Doctors urged a fortnight at Monte Cassino to help his health after yesterday's heat at St Peter's Courtyard strained the Holy See.
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Pontiff
Monte Cassino
Rome
Papa Ping
Vatican
Pfoiniff
St. Peter's
Collar Button Record Reaches 51 Years in New Jersey
In Montclair New Jersey Andrew H Wilson declares his prize collar button proved to be 51 years old after a Linden New Jersey resident claimed 49 years. The report compares the feat to endurance flights and notes the long lived token as a novelty in local lore.
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Montclair
N. J
Linden
Andrew H. Wilson
U S Could Stop Rum Smuggling If It Chooses Ottawa
Ottawa July 26 WD Euler minister of national revenue says solving liquor smuggling from Canada into the United States rests with the American government. He states almost all smugglers are U S citizens on U S boats and urges U S clearance regulations for boats leaving the United States shore. Canadian govt would consider cooperation and legislate if needed, but U S responsibility is stressed.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
WD. Euler
National Revenue
Semich Estate Funds May Revert to Board of Education
The Orphans' Court orders administrator Frank E. Bushey to retain 558.51 from the Semich estate pending eight year claim by John Semich of Cavetown. If unclaimed, the balance 588.51 reverts to the Board of Education, marking a rare king’s first on record.
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Board of Education
John Semich
Cavetown
Semich
Orphans’ Court
Frank E. Bushey
Mr. Bushey
Register of Wills
Six Marines Die in Gun Turret Explosion Aboard Devonshire
Six marines were killed and 19 injured in an explosion in a gun turret aboard the British cruiser Devonshire in the Eastern Mediterranean radar. The blast occurred as the vessel patrolled the area near Valetta Malta on July 26.
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Devonshire
Mediterranean
Addit
Rent for top floors of Delmonico Hotel asks $45000 yearly
New York July 26. For rent a three top floor apartment in the 32 story Delmonico hotel on Park avenue at $45000 a year. It is described as the highest price yet with three prospects including an author. Edge Ambassador Washington July 26 Hoover selects Senator Edge as ambassador to France.
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New York
New
Delmonico
Park Avenue
Edge
Washington
Hoover
Senator Edge
France
Monarch Club Honors Singer Gift to Hagerstown Museum
The Monarch Club voted at its luncheon to thank Mr and Mrs William H Singer for their gift of a museum and art collection to Hagerstown and Washington county estimated at over one million dollars. The club asked its secretary to telegram the donors voicing unanimous approval and support for official recognition.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
William H. Singer
Norway
Monarch Club
Singer
Scott Rk
Lantz
George D. Hicks
Monarch. Club
Green Color Scheme Adopted by Chambersburg Borough
Chambersburg authorities decide on a dark green color scheme for all street pumps and hose racks to match the town’s white way plan. Beginning today the borough council will enforce the rule, targeting oil companies as top violators and ordering immediate repainting.
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Chambersburg
Ike David
France blanks U S in opening Davis Cup singles
At Roland Garros Paris France powered past the United States in the Davis Cup challenge round with Henri Cochet beating Big Tilden in straight sets 6-3 6-1 6-2 and Jean Borotra defeating George Lott 6-1 3-6 6-4 7-3. France needs one more win to retain the Cup with two singles and the doubles remaining.
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Roland Garros Stadium
Paris
France
America
Henri Cochet
Big Tilden
Jean Borotra
George Lott
German liner Bremen to chase eastward record return
North German Lloyd liner Bremen will attempt an eastward Atlantic crossing record on its return trip leaving New York at 1 AM. It previously set a westward time and last January the Cunard Mauretania held the overall record with four days, one hour, and fifty five minutes from New York to Plymouth.
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New York
Bremen
Plymouth
Great Beacon atop Mountan Fliers' Guide
A great air beacon will crown South Mountain near Boonsboro to guide mail planes between Washington and Pittsburgh. Beacons along the route are planned for installation in fall with service starting around October or November. Additional beacons will mark Washington to Frederick and near Hagerstown, MMe Connellsburg, and surrounding airports, with lights enabling night landings.
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South Mountain
Boonsboro
Washington
Pittsburgh
Frederick
Frederick and After Filers
Hagerstown
Mme
Connellsburg
Thost
Mercersburg Professor Named Headmaster
Mercersburg Academy English teacher Prof Clarke W Slade will head the Indian River School in Florida after traveling with Mrs Slade daughter of the late Dr William Mann Irvine former headmaster at Mercersburg.
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Clarke W. Slade
Mercersburg Academy
Florida
Slade
Indian River School
William Mann Irvine
Mercersburg
New Taxicabs in New York Adopt Radio Sets
New York taxicabs are equipped with radio sets, roving demonstrators show a six tube radio, loud speaker, and rooftop antenna to police for approval. Officials note the radio does not speed up timekeeping, as the sample car is reviewed for service use.
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New York
Hoover Peace Endorsed by Maryland Women’s Clubs
The Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs of Maryland and the Washington County Women’s Republican League unanimously endorsed President Hoover’s peace efforts and naval curtailment. A telegram conveyed gratitude for his work toward world peace and reduced naval buildup. About 125 women attended the executive session at Long Meadows, with remarks by Baltimore leaders and state officials.
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Hoover
Universal Peace
Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs of
Maryland
Women's Republican League of
Washington County
Long Meadows
J. Forney Young
George S. Sparrows
Federation of Republican Women of
Baltimore
Luke £. Powell
Republican City Committee
Helen Elizabeth Brown
Jane Gabriel
William F. Broening
Galen L. Tait
Republican State Central Committee
David A. Robb
Allegany County
Heavy prison terms handed dry violators in Kansas City
Twenty one defendants who pleaded guilty in federal court were sentenced to Leavenworth penitentiary. Under the Jones law one received 24 years, another two years, and 19 one year and a day. Two women were sentenced to three months in jail.
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Kansas City
Leavenworth
Would Prevent Negro Moving In Would Prevent Negro Moving In
In Winnetka a residence owned by Andrew Steward, a Black man, sparked a plan for a court fight to compel the suburb to connect water service next door to Henry W. Beyers of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. Neighbors include E. F. Chambless, A. G. Morse and Co, Neil B. Dawes, and Luis B. Kuppenheimer. Steward reportedly paid $21,500 for the property sold two months earlier for $16,500 to Robert J. Smit, with details of transfer not explained.
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Chicago
Andrew Steward
Winnetka
North Shore
Henry W. Beyers
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
E. F. Chambless
A. G. Morse and Co
Neil B. Dawes
Luis B. Kuppenheimer
Steward
Robert J. Smit
Challenger plane with Curtiss-Challenger engine praised
The first Challenger aircraft built at Kreider-Reisner, powered by a Curtiss-Challenger motor, proved successful. Otto Melomet of Pikesville Md recently took delivery and praised its performance at Hesterstown Airport, with his brother and another Pikesville resident aboard. The Curtiss-Challenger engine mirrors the one in the St Louis Robin, noted for over 300 continuous hours aloft.
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Kreider-Reisner
Otto Melomet
Pikesville
Haserstown
W. Melomet
Dannenfeiser
St. Louis
His Voice Charmed Her She Weds Him
New York July 26 A Baroness renounces her title for love. Theo Alban the WEAF radio singer marries Baroness Esmee De Lau din in a secretly arranged wedding two years ago. The bride’s noble French father, who favored a noble match, has recently died. The Baroness was drawn to Alban by a letter praising his singing.
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New York
Theo Alban
WEAF
Esmee de Laudin
Alban
Hoover Holds Up 15 Cruiser Construction to 1932
Washington July 26 Under President Hoovers interpretation of the 15 cruiser law he is empowered to hold up the construction of any vessels authorized by that measure until June 30 1932 This authority rests on section four of the bill After outlining that five cruisers will be laid down in each of the fiscal years 1929 1930 and 1931 the proviso allows construction to be shifted to the next fiscal year if not started in 1929 or 1930 The White House issued the explanation amid debate over the presidents power to defer cruiser construction and consideration of parity with Great Britain being sought This followed news that keel layings for three cruisers in the current program would be delayed for further discussion on the parity aim
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Washington
White House
Great Britain
Hoover
Five legged ram exhibited by J D Van Dyke
A male sheep with five legs is exhibited by J D Van Dyke of Goldenville. The fifth leg grows from the neck center, is shorter than a normal leg, has two joints, and closely resembles a sheep’s leg. The freak ram was born March 24 of a registered Hampshire.
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J. D. van Dyke
Goldenville
Hampshire
Grada Owe Stack
Hanson Auto Is Crushed by Tornado Like Storm
A tornadolike storm struck Caledonia Park yesterday around 2 PM leaving wreckage in its path. The Packard sedan belonging to Prof. Hanson of Gettysburg College was crushed by a toppled tree while parked in front of his cottage. Several trees were uprooted and a young girl accompanying a Hanover Church of God picnic was slightly injured after being blown against a tree.
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Caledonia Park
Packard
Prof
Hanson
Gettysburg College
Hanson Cottage
Church of God
Picnig
Hanover
Japan May Curtail Building of Ships
Tokyo officials intimated the government was considering voluntary curtailment of naval building as a gesture supporting suspensions announced by President Hoover and Premier Macdonald.
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Tokyo
Hoover
Macdonald
American Bull Fighter Near Death in Madrid Ring
In Madrid on July 28 a Brooklyn matador Sydney Frank lin, billed as a Yankee, dispatched two bulls before 13,000 fans. He survived a near-fatal goring, was dragged 30 feet, then returned to finish his second bull, earning ovations and a wary respect from onlookers and Primo De Rivera.
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Madrid
Sydney Franklin
Brooklyn
Franklin
Primo de Rivera
Horna
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