Injured Travelers Reach Smithsburg After Wreck Near Roanoke
Mr and Mrs F C Hilton of Haines City Florida were badly cut and bruised when their car skidded on a wet highway ten miles before Roanoke Virginia, turned over into an embankment, and wrecked en route to visit Mr and Mrs Claude M Ferguson of Smithsburg. They arrived in a new car purchased after the accident.
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F. C. Hilton
Haines City
Florida
Roanoke
Claude M. Ferguson
Smithsburg
Five Convicts Missing From Indiana Prison
Five inmates vanished today from the Indiana state prison in Michigan City. A guard heard a noise in the hospital dormitory and found dummies fashioned from piltdown in the beds. Warden Louis Kunkel ordered an immediate probe as authorities note the escape involved scaling walls and evading guards. four of the five were jailed for robbery while the fifth had a burglary sentence.
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Michigan City
Ind
Indiana State Prison
John Dillinger
Louis Kunkel
Bank bandit suspects include Baby Face Nelson in Henderson robbery
In Henderson Kentucky on Thursday four bandits robbed Farmers Bank and Trust of 57327. Bank employees and investigators say one suspect resembles George Baby Face Nelson America’s public enemy No 1. Fingerprints were photographed by Federal agents in Indianapolis and sent to Washington for analysis.
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Henderson
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
George “Baby Face
Nelson
America
Department of Justice
Washington
Indianapolis
New Orleans Cat Lady Killed. Cats To Be Rehomed
Scores of stray cats wait at the door of Mrs. Martir Marci's home after the 7 year old blind woman known as the Cat Lady is killed by a truck. Authorities seek new homes for the animals she fed as neighbors grieve. NRA warns Hatch Hosiery Corp. Blue Eagle removal possible if labor clause violations persist.
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New Orleans
Washington
NRA
Hatch Hosiery Company
Zelmont, N. G
Three Army Fliers Take Off For Stratosphere Flight
The three army air corps fliers aboard the world's largest balloon rose from Rapid City at 7:45 a m Mountain Standard time aiming to reach 70 000 feet. Captain A W Stevens Captain Orvil A Anderson and Major William G Kepner joined the ascent as the National Geographic Society and UA US army air corps sponsor the unmapped flight to study upper air conditions.
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Chicago
Rapid City
S. C
Benjamin D. Foulois
Army Air Corps
Washington
William G. Kepner
William E. Kepner
A. W. Stevens
Orvil A. Anderson
Settle
Fordney
Associated Press
Double Dose For Fibbing In City Court
Nat Hardy and Walter Watson, both colored, were arraigned for lying about their condition and received double doses on the city ward court charge. Justice Richard H. Sweeney presided. The men denied intoxication yesterday, but witnesses testified they were thoroughly intoxicated at the time. Each defendant was given seven days instead of the usual three.
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Nat Hardy
Walter Watson
Richard H. Sweeney
Offeet
Nat
Walter
One Club Candidate Seeks House Run in Nebraska
Newman Grove, July 28. H Alderson aims to be a one club golfer in politics. For five years he has played with only a heavy putter, calling it silly to carry a full set. He won a consolation prize in a tournament and has repeated such prizes in races, never breaking the Republican nomination in a normally Democratic district. Mrs. C. B. Wooley reports finding a snake in a transport set on her South End premises, about two and a half feet long.
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Newman Grove
Neb
H. Alderson
House of Representatives
U.S. Tennis Stars Lose Opening Davis Cup Singles
At Wimbledon in July 1928 Fred Perry and Henry Wilfred Austin defeated United States players Sidney Wood Jr. and Frank Shields in the opening singles matches. Austin beat Shields 6-4 6-4 6-1, while Perry defeated Wool 6-1 4-6 5-7 6-0 6-3, giving Great Britain a commanding series lead.
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Wimbledon
Eng
Sidney B. Wood, Jr
Frank XN
Shields
Fred Perry
Henry
Wilfred
Bunny) Austin
Geat
Britain
United States
Austin
Perry
Wool
Make-Up Man Kidnapped on Honeymoon
Los Angeles July 28. John Jeske the make up man and chauffeur for the late Lon Chaney was abducted during the Chaney honeymoon. Four men and two women were captured for questioning after the kidnapping and robbery attempt. The gang reportedly netted $76 a gold watch and Mrs Jeske’s wedding ring. Six suspects were rounded up starting with Floyd Britton 26. Police said he took a $50 payoff from Jesse.
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Los Angeles
John Jeske
Lon Chaney
Chaney
Sherif Eucene Biscailuz
Dillinger's Father Goes On Stage In Indianapolis
John Dillinger Sr., a Mooresville farmer and father of the bank robber known as John Dillinger, plans a stage appearance in Indianapolis to raise funds for funeral and expenses. He recently celebrated his 70th birthday and will be joined by his son Hubert and daughter Audrey Hancock with Emmett Hancock in attendance. Community members in Mooresville reportedly considered gifts to help pay funeral costs, but the elder Dillinger chose the stage option to cover bills.
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Indianapolis
John Dillinger
Mooresville
Ind
Hubert Dillinger
Audrey Hancock
Emmett Hancock
Dillinger
Chirch
Local Couple Nearly Drown at Snyder's Landing
Mary Miller of Chewsville and Charles Bragonier of this city nearly drowned while bathing in the Potomac River at Snyder's Landing Thursday evening. The girl stepped into a deep hole, cried out, and Bragonier went under as a partner tried to rescue her. Leroy Mosé and an expert swimmer, unnamed, pulled them to shore as a boat arrived. Bragonier was unconscious and revived after some time.
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Mary Miller
Chewsville
Charles Bragonier
Potomac River
Snyder's Landing
Leroy Mosé
Bragunier
Ten Fishermen Believed Killed in Nova Scotia Disaster
Halifax July 28 Ten fishermen were believed killed today when the Timenburg schooner Astrid W exploded off the coast of Nova Scotia. The Danish steamer Alssund reported five survivors picked up about 0 miles from shore in a brief disaster notice from the scene.
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Halifax
N.S
Timenburg
Astrid W
Nova Scotia
Alssund
Chambersburg Bears Hit By Storm Turmoil and Loss
A severe cloudburst and wind storm drenched Chambersburg and Franklin Cumberland counties. A man was killed by lightning in Newville while a ten foot Lincoln Highway section collapsed trapping two occupants who escaped with injuries. Two barns burned near York Haven and Shippensburg as floodwaters rose. Wires fell, crops damaged, and roads washed out with traffic delayed on the National Highway near Sideling Hill. Authorities say losses run into thousands as floodwaters inundated farms and streets.
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Chambersbure
Cumberland County
Lincoln Highway
William Reeder
Newville
Claire K. Seidle
Lancaster
H. A. Schuller
York Haven
Shippensburg
Chambersburg
Franklin County
Maryland
Fulton County
Cumberland
Sideling Hill
Schuller
Seidie
Chambershure
Anger in Pemambahchie After Negro Slain
In Pemapagchie Mississippi July 28 a 19 surgir of anger followed the whipping death of Henry Redford a negro born in slavery four white men from Pelahatchie and Shiloh were jailed with bond denied and hearings set for next Wednesday Sheriff Virden said the attack occurred near town and the victim died after urgent medical care.
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Pelahatchie
M. M. Dotson
Shiloh
Cawthorne
D. W Cawthorne
Life Begins for Him at Fifty Omaha Police Chief Retires
Omaha police chief George W. Allen retires after 25 years on the force and is admitted to the state bar as a full attorney. He plans to keep studying and practice law, signaling a new chapter after public service.
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Omaha, Neb
George W. Allen
Omaha
Weekly Weather Outlook Begins Monday
Weather outlook covers North and Middle Atlantic states with generally fair skies. Light showers predicted in parts of the region Monday followed by several showers Thursday or Friday. Temperatures near normal early week with warmer conditions by Thursday and into the end of the week.
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North and
Middle Atlantic States
North Atlantic
Nazi mined roads resist Austrian advance in Carinthia
Reports from Maribor indicate Austrian forces face stubborn Nazi resistance in Carinthia and Southern Styria as artillery fire pounds positions. Nazis have mined all roads to block passage of the big guns, with thousands fighting with their backs to the Yugoslav border. retreat would lead to internment in Yugoslavia.
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Maribor
Yugoslavia
Carinthia
Styria
Constables Die In Three Sided South Chicago Clash
In South Chicago Heights a carnival fan dance dispute led to a gun battle outside a tavern. Constable Otto Emery, 43, Chicago Heights, was shot in the head and side. Constable William Piner, 50, South Chicago Heights, was shot in the back and died. Police Chief Winchell Hill was briefly held after firing two shots at Emery as he shot at Piner.
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Chicago
South Chicago Heights
Otto Emery
Chicago Heights
William Piner
Piner
Emery
Nidge
Winchell Hill
South Chicago
Hill
Shady deal shading politicos in Philadelphia sun
Shady Philadelphia deal ends with Mayor Hampton Moore thanked by traffic officers. Each of the 209 Stop and Go policemen receives a large umbrella from the city, with the purchasing department covering the bill.
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Philadelphia
I. Hampton Moore
Hungarian farmer set fire to join volunteer fire brigade
A farmer near Budapest eager to join the volunteer fire brigade started a fire to prove his worth. He was arrested and jailed on arson charges in connection with the incident.
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Dunafgh
Hungary
Budapest
Fire Chiefs to Meet Here in September Convention
The Eastern Association of Fire Chiefs plans a three day annual convention in this city from September 14 to 17. Officials expect thousands of visitors and hundreds of chiefs from many towns. The event includes a parade ball drill contests and tournaments with host volunteers assisted by Marrisnd State Firemen's Association and chiefs from New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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Eastern Association of Fire Chiefs
Hagerstown
Marrisnd State Firemen’s Association
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Youth Drew Heavy Fine for Car Tampering
Gardner Bailey was fined 100 dollars and costs or sixty days in jail after arraignment before Justice Richard H. Sweeney in city court. He had earlier faced accusations of unauthorized car use linked to an accident last winter, with restitution promised but not prosecuted.
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Samuel C. Strite
Gardner Bailey
Helfer
Richard H. Sweeney
Bailey
Town Receives Waste Cans for Central Streets
Williamsport town officials urge residents to place waste paper and small refuse in new cans along central streets. Five cans will be placed at convenient locations to encourage cleaner streets and better habits among citizens.
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Williamsport
Italian reinforcements move toward Austrian frontier
Rome July 28 Italian forces push a second wave northward to bolster 48 000 troops concentrated near the Austrian border. Reinforcements depart from southern posts for Bolzano Udine and Trieste while Italian officials express unease over Nazi activity in Vienna and indicate Italy will not let the Nazis gain the upper hand. Travel warnings urge Americans to avoid Austria and route through Switzerland.
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Associated Prena
Rome
Associated Press
Bolzano
Udine
Trieste
Austria
Florence
Germany
Switzerland
Mussolini
Vienna
Dollfuss
Italy
Carinthia
Nazi Push Across Border Report From Vienna
Vienna dispatch reports government forces smashing Nazi fighting along the Yugoslav border in Stria. A Nazi leader declared that if the forces in Carinthia can only hold the executive, the situation continues. Continued on page 16.
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Vienna
Goverth
Strria
Carinthia
Secret Nazi Radio Station Found in Vienna Lab
Police uncovered a secret radio station in Carinthia used to direct Nazi activities. Herr Maier, director of the State School of Applied Arts, was arrested. The lab housed the transmitter, while his home yielded Nazi propaganda and multi stapled directions to storm troop detachments.
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Vienna
Carinthia
Herr Maier
State School of
Applish Arts
Mier
National guard stationed at Kentucky governor’s mansion
In Frankfort on July 28 a detachment of Kentucky National Guard was stationed at the executive mansion amid continuing threats against Governor Rhyne Latfor. State officials confirmed the guards were placed on duty after threats linked to clemency requests for Neal Rowmas,Ole, a desperado linked to two slayings.
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Frankfort
Kentucky National Guard
Rhy Lat Foon
Neal Rowmas
Ole
Desperado
H. H. Holeman
Redfoe
Joe
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