Direct Berlin talks sought on Chinese Eastern railway crisis
Washington reports Minister Wu of China told Secretary Stimson that China and the Soviet Union plan direct negotiations in Berlin to settle the dispute over the Chinese Eastern railway. Moscow dispatches describe protests in the USSR over Chinese actions in Manchuria while Chinese officials press for peaceful settlement and cite a preliminary conference between Tso Hsiang and the Soviet consul general.
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China
Stimson
Berlin
London
Moscow
Manchuria
Tso-Hsiang
Kirin
Harbin
B. N. Meinikov
M. Meinikov
Rers
Lu Yung Huan
Shanghai
Parimutuel Betting Legal Ruling in Chicago
Master in Chancery Max Worshak ruled that parimutuel betting at dog and horse races is legal in Chicago. He recommended a permanent injunction to stop city and county officials from interfering with dog races at several Chicago tracks.
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Chicago
Max Worshak
Noted bicycle rider Hansen dies at 84
Minneapolis. A A Rainmake Hansen a nationally known bicycle rider from a quarter century ago died after a long illness. He lived in Minneapolis and passed away last night.
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Minneapolis
Minn
A.A
Rainmake” Hansen
Minneapolle
Can't Ride With A Woman On Lap
Baltimore rider Earl McComas faced a reckless driving charge after a state patrolman stopped him in Catonsville with a woman on his lap. The Catonsville magistrate fined McComas $6.45.
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Baltimore
Earl McComas
Louis Blume
McComas
Catonsville
Ocean City Faces Blue Laws Sunday Test
Ocean City Maryland plans a test of blue law enforcement this Sunday as night club owners oppose closing rules for dance halls and theaters unless concessions on the boardwalk face similar limits. State’s Attorney Godfred Child warned clubs that open after 1 A M Sunday would be shut and owners arrested. John Maragon, manager, said his club would stay open until 2 A M to test legal penalties with A Stangle Marine as counsel.
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Ocean City
Godfred Child
John Maragon
A. Stangle Marine
Ims
Horse saved by master after week long missing ordeal
In Towanda Pennsylvania Anthony Wasko found his horse missing for seven days. He located a coal mine shaft cavern where the horse was trapped twenty five feet down. He called to the animal and it neighed. The horse was pulled to safety unharmed.
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Towanda
Anthony Wasko
Anthony
Pen Mar Park May Be Closed After Season
Pen Mar Park may close after this season as Western Maryland Railway Company contemplates suspending operations. The Pen Mar Lutheran Reunion Committee urged the company to keep the park open for future reunions, sending a resolution to the rail line. Once a famed mountain resort, Pen Mar has seen reduced patronage as automobile travel replaces train traffic.
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Pen Mar Park
Rail
Pen Mar
Western Maryland Railway Company
Pen Mar Lutheran Reunion Committee
Western Maryland
Rail- Teaad Company
Maryhind
City seeks outside help to clear air interference
The Radio Commission may be asked by Hagerstown to aid in reducing radio interference. Officials traced major noise to six or seven office machines used by professionals in the business district. While minor interference has been reduced, organizers plan to request a fall visit from a Radio Commission expert to apply persuasive enforcement and improve reception downtown.
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Radio Commission
Hagerstown
Cow Staggered Breath Leads to Whiskey Stills Raid
In Broadview Heights a dairy cow staggered after drinking and alerted Mayor Proud Harris to a raid that uncovered two stills and 501 gallons of alleged whiskey. The owner fled, but fires remained burning as investigators traced the odor to the water and to the barn.
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Cleveland
Broadview Heights
Proud
Harris
Youth Completes Week On A Pole in Baltimore Backyard
A 15 year old boy, Avert Foreman, finished a seven day pole sitting in his Baltimore home yard at noon. His press agent brother said the boy’s temper and disposition improved after sleeping late the previous night and that he was feeling well in the morning.
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Baltimore
Woman Burned Auto Victim Dies In Hospital
Mrs. Mary Alice Akowsky 35 of Bridgeport died at Washington County Hospital after a car overturned near Pondsville. Husband Garlo Akowsky and Michael Salony were injured. Akowsky’s condition remained serious. The family survived by husband two children Carlo and Jane. Funeral set for Sunday at 3 PM from the home with burial at St Paul’s cemetery.
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Mary Alice Akowsky
Bridgeport
Pondsville
Washington County Hospital
Garlo Akowsky
Michael Salony
Akowsky
Akowskys
Salony
G.I. Rider
St. Paul's Cemetery
Prohi raid wounds two dry agents near Laurel Delaware
Baltimore July 27 reports say two prohibition agents were wounded by a shotgun blast during a raid near Laurel Delaware. Irving W Winsor of the Baltimore enforcement unit and Ilmer R Riggin of the Wilmington district were peppered at about ten feet while approaching a farm still. The operator of the still was not arrested.
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Baltimore
Prohibition
Laurel
Delaware
United States District Attorney
Irving W. Winsor
Ilmer RE. Riggin
Wilmington
Tharesbort
Daughter of ex governor in lockup over raid
Philadelphia July 27 Miss Anna Pennypacker daughter of the late Samuel W Pennypacker former governor of Pennsylvania spent the night in a police cell after a raid on a radical meeting at Grand Fraternity Hall. She declined release unless all detainees were freed. Ten Pennypacker was released this morning and others went free on copies of the charge. The group faced charges of holding a meeting without a permit and some were charged with disorderly conduct and distributing seditious literature.
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Philadelphia
Anna Pennypacker
Samuel W. Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Grand Fraternity Hall
Miss Pennnypacker
Miss Tennypacker
Zeppelin on Test Flight Over Friedrichshafen
Graf Zeppelin completed a four hour test flight at Friedrichshafen in readiness for the next voyage to America. Officials, led by Dr. Eckener, reported the new motors performed satisfactorily. Twenty three passengers were aboard for the test.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
America
Eckener
Soldiers Lose Rattles in Gas Alarm Reform
Washington July 27 The army has removed soldiers rattles from field equipment. Intended to warn against gas attacks they sounded like rat-a-tat fire. The War Department, following infantry and chemical warfare chiefs, will replace them with electric horns to alert troops to don gas masks.
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Washington
War Department
Infantry and Chemical Warfare Service
American Duo Triumphs in Davis Cup Doubles
At Roland Garros Paris on July 27 John Van Ryn and Wilmer Allison defeated Henri Cochet and Jean Borotra in straight sets 6 1 6 4 6 4 to give the United States a 2 1 lead in the Davis Cup challenge. The 23 and 24 year old Americans completed one of the sport’s notable doubles runs, having beaten the Germans in the interzone finals at Berlin.
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Roland Garros
Paris
John van Ryn
Wilmer Allison
Henri Cochet
Jean Borotra
United States
France
Allison
van Ryan
Berlin
Soda Grill Owner Slain by Robbers in Buffalo
Ferdinand Fechter, 52, proprietor of a soda grill, was fatally shot as he got from his car at his home in Buffalo after drawing $9000 from a bank. His wife and children witnessed the incident. Robbers fled with a black bag containing the money. Fechter had intended to cash pay checks for plant workers. He was taken to City Hospital.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Ferdinand Fechter
Fechter
City Hospital
Bankers to Fly for Alaska Grizzly Closeups
New York July 27. James A Stillman and Joseph H Durrell bankers plan a flight to Alaska for movie closeups of grizzlies. They will depart by train and boat for Seward, travel to a camp prepared by guides, and shoot about 6000 feet of film.
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New York
James A Stillman
Joseph H. Durrell
Wilds
Alaska
Seward
Anchorage
Weekly Weather Outlook for North and Mid Atlantic States
Weekly weather outlook notes showers to start the week with likely clearing by Monday night. Temperatures rise early week then dip slightly midweek, with a cooler spell Monday night and Tuesday. Warmer conditions return by Friday with possible showers Friday or Saturday.
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North
Middle Atlantic
Hagner Ruling Declared Illegal by U.S. Court
U S Court of Appeals reversed a Baltimore federal court ruling in the John DePater case. The decision held that the prior reasoning based on odors of mash and liquor to justify a search without a warrant was invalid. DePater, an Anne Arundel County farmer, faced nine months and a $1000 fine for a second offense.
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U. S
Alex. Hagner
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal Court of Baltimore
John DePater
Anne Arundel County
Woodcock
Queen of Sea Off to Europe
New York July 27 The Bremen liner with 2200 passengers sails for Cherbourg aiming to beat the eastward Atlantic record. Captain Leopold Zigenbein expects arrival at 6 am next Thursday, forecasting a four day two hour crossing, faster than the Mauretania’s five day one hour forty nine minute mark. Crowds estimated at over 10,000 cheer as the ship departs Brooklyn.
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New York
Bremen
Cherbourg
Leopold Zigenbein
Brooklyn
Mauretania
Ambrose
Zigenbein
Helen Wills Returns with Long Serves in Swing
New York reports Helen Wills returning from abroad displaying noticeably long serves and extended length in her game. The feature notes the athletic cast and marks a visible stylistic shift during her comeback.
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New York
Helen Wills
Northwest Heat Wave Strikes Midwest States
Chicago reports extreme heat as temperatures reach over 100 degrees in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Bismarck and Aberdeen lead regional readings with 106 and 105. A Superior, Wisconsin death is attributed to the heat while battles against Minnesota forest fires face hot winds and sun.
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Dakotas
Minnesotas
Bismark
Xii. Co
Aberdeen
S. D
Northwest
Middle America
Superior
Wis
Minnesota
North
Middle West
Baths Forbidden In Brussels Water Shortage
Baths at home are forbidden as Brussels faces dangerously low water supply. City authorities urge residents to conserve water and seek alternative hygiene measures during the crisis.
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Brussels
Sues Pilot For Plane Injuries
Miss Elea Nor Merry sues Loren Mendels of Culver City California for 28370 damages claiming injuries from a forced landing as a plane passenger. The 14000 plane given Mendell and R B Reinhart as co pilot has been attached pending settlement.
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Eleanor Merry
Loren Mendels
Culver City
Calif
Endurance Flyer
Mendell
R. B. Reinhart
Drought Buries Potomac Bass Fishing
Drought grips the Potomac River with water levels dropping two to four feet in exposed areas. Fishermen report difficulty propelling weak boats and poor bass catches across the river, with only small catches being made except for a single large bass by John Z. Miller in the lower Potomac. Conococheague Creek runs clear as drought continues to bite crops and local waters.
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Potomac
John Z. Miller
City Opposes Baltimore Ohio Stock Move in Western Maryland
The Mayor City Council and Port Development Commission of Baltimore join with the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad against Baltimore and Ohio control of Western Maryland stock. The Interstate Commerce Commission is asked to divest B&O of 42 percent stock, amid claims the move would curb competition. Records of past Western Maryland stock sales may be presented at hearings.
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Port Development Commission of
Baltimore
Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railroad
Western Maryland Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Maryland
Baltimore& Ohio
Commission
Baltimore. &.Ohica
Broening
Western Maryland
Baltimore City
Stinnes Jr Cleared in War Bond Fraud Case
Berlin verdict exonerates Hugo Stinnes Jr son of the industrial magnate. He was found not guilty of attempting to defraud the German government in war loan bond operations. His secretary Wolf Vou Waldon received four months, with seven weeks credited for his internship and was released early on good behavior.
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Berlin
Hugo Stinnes, Jr
Wolf Vou “Waldon
Woman dies to fulfill funeral dream at Ninevah Church
In Mansfield Ohio on July 27 70 year old Mrs Logan Mead died after saying she must hurry to die so her burial could be at the Ninevah Church. Funeral services were postponed to allow the ceremony. Edward Byers of South Mulberry Street has returned from Harrisburg Poly Clinic Hospital after losing one leg in amputation and is recovering.
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Mansfield
Ohio
Ninevah
Pat Greenwich
Logan Mead
Edward Byers
Mulberry Street
Poly‘clinic
Harrisburg
Endurance Flight Battle Sees Rival Plane Down in Houston
The St Louis Robin and its crew Dale Sackson and Forest O Brine pushed past 388 hours with 100 more sought toward a 500 hour mark as 1,000 spectators watched. In Houston the Billion Dollar City endured 233 hours before a forced landing caused by a loose wrist pin on a Wright engine, ending the effort.
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ST. Louis
Dale
Red) Sackson
Forest O'Brine
Houston
Texas
Jackson
O’brine
Joe Glasa
Glenn L. Loomis
Plage
Stinson
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Mary Akowsky
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