Hurricane toll rises in Mexican cities San Luis Potosi Tampico
Soldiers search for more victims after Friday’s hurricane in San Luis Potosi and Tampico. About 45 dead and 150 injured with extensive damage to 6,000+ homes and 3,000 homeless, as a flood from the Santiago river breached the San Jose dam. Rescue and relief efforts underway.
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Mexico
D.F
San Luiz Potosi
Tampico
San Luis Potos
San Jose
Santiago
Hunt for Lost Aviator Extends Into Third Day
Cleveland action reports Harold L. Nell missing after a mail flight on Saturday. A large search by nearly two dozen planes coast guard crews private boats and ground teams continues along the Cleveland Toledo air route with favorable weather aiding operations. Firemen to Meet in Williamsport Tonight.
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Cleveland
Harold L. Nell
Toledo
Neff
Coast Guard
Races Postponed At Slick's Clubhouse Falls Waters
Speedboat race at Slick's clubhouse in Falling Waters was postponed from yesterday to Sunday September 4th. The rescheduled event affects local boating enthusiasts and participants planning to compete.
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Slick
Falling Waters
Foster
Mrs. E W Miller Dies Suddenly in Hagerstown
Obituary roundup from Hagerstown reports the sudden death of Mrs. E W Miller at 76 after a heart attack near her Oak Hill Avenue home. Survived by husband Delegate Miller, three sons and a daughter, plus siblings and grandchildren. funeral at Suter funeral home with Rev Dr Scott R Wagner officiating. Interment Rose Hill.
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Mira
Ernest W. Miller
Oak Hill Avenue
Delegate Miller
Zona Miller Hall
New York City
Washington County Hospital
Re. Miller
Boonsboro
Eavey Nunamaker
Mary Ridenour
Elston
Washington, D. C
Marvin
Voya
Zena Miller Hall
Harry Clark
Harry Foreman
A. G. Cooper
John Welfe
Smithsburg
Clarence ,Nunamaker
Morrisburg
William Nunashaker
Waynesboro
Suter
Scott R. Wagner
Rose Hill
Carolina Endures Severe Damage From Historic Hurricane
The storm devastated Pamlico Cartaret and Tyrrell counties with crops and livestock wiped out and many families left destitute. Medical detachments battled to bring vaccines to worst areas while relief director Mrs. Thomas O Berry described conditions as indescribable. Reported deaths include a seaman lost off the coast and multiple victims at Merrimon and Albemarle Sound with several missing at Atlantic.
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Pamlico
Cartaret
Tyrrell
Thomas O'Berry
Raleigh
Adams Creek
Craven County
Merrimon
Ella Delmar
Albemarle Sound
Atlantic
Maxie Berry
Negro Coast Guard
Pea Island
McCanns Demand Parking Ban After Cars Roll Down Hill
In Seattle on Spring Street the McCanns urge a parking ban after five cars rolled downhill and crashed into their printing company front window. R. J. McCann says the hill is dangerous and that law should curb the problem. The incident follows a complaint about blocked visibility and property risk.
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Seattle
McCanns
Spring Street
R. J. McCann
McCamn Printing Company
Aged Colored Man Drops Dead In Williamsport
Anthony Minor aged colored man at Williamsport collapsed near the canal bridge this morning. He was the last of his family. Surviving are his wife Mary a son Charles and three grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 o'clock with services at Asbury church conducted by Rev Clar C. Davis and interment at Riverview.
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Nannie Grimm
Walter P. Grimm
James Street
Washington Square
M. E
Catherine Carper
Winchester
David and
Edward Grimm
Lisle Grimm
Lloyd Davis
Mt Hebron
Julia Burns
John P. Burns
Washington County Hospital
Chewsville
Ada Smith
Guilford Avenue
Harry Burns
Mont Alto
Mary Sauer Stock
Frank M. Stock
William P. Rauth
York
Anthony Minor
Williamsport
Canal Bridge
Mary
Charles
Asbury Church
Clar. C. Davis
Riverview
Inflation Talk Drops Out As Credit Expansion Is Approved
President Roosevelt authorized another 150 million dollars of Federal funds via the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to back credit expansion aiding refinancing of farm mortgages. Cotton leaders from the South push for currency inflation as a major policy issue, while Roosevelt remains silent on concrete plans.
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Washington
Rosevelt
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jessey H. Jones
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
Suthern
Roosevelt
Thomas
D. Okla
Burns
Tennessee
House
Senate
Alsent
Codes To Be Signed By President
The article describes antiunion stances and the coal code, with mines awaiting President Roosevelt action. Frick Company signals sympathy to the working agreement while Thomas Moses of Frick stresses cooperation and lawful obedience. Frick collieries supply coal only to U S Steel plants, viewed as captive by the company.
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Roosevelt
Frick Company
U. S. Steel
Thomas Moses
Frick’s
U.S
Bay Bridge sponsors seek federal loan for Maryland span
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Corporation, sponsor of the Maryland Eastern Western shore link, filed for a Federal Public Works appropriation to cover an estimated eight million dollar project cost. It would fund the bridge by selling securities to the Federal Emergency Administration. A prior effort to obtain a loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation failed.
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Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Corporation
Maryland
Federal Public Works
Federal Emergency Administration
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Charles Yeager Killed by Freight Engine in City
Charles A. Yeager 17 of this city was fatally struck Saturday night at 11 30 by a Baltimore and Ohio freight engine between Gatlinger and Reynolds avenues. Police said a whiskey bottle found near the body suggested drinking and sleep on the tracks. The coroner ruled accidental death. Survived by widow Lulu, son Earl, a step-son, step-daughters, a sister and a brother. Services set for Tuesday at 4 with interment in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Charles A. Yeager
First
Street
Ohio
Gatlinger
Reynolds Avenues
Edward Rickiett
John Knode
Broom
Yeager
Richard Duffey
Lulu
Earl
Charles Long
James Yates
This City
Robert Minear
Trafford
Harry McCall
Cambridge
Charles McCall
Elizabeth Materus
Jesse Shutter
Lebanon
Jeremiah Yeager
J. W. Ott
Rose Hill Cemetery
Jurors Test The Lamson Murder Defense In Mock Bath Room
In San Francisco on September 18 The Examiner reports jurors who convicted David A. Lamson tested the defense theory of accidental death by constructing a jury room bathroom with chairs and desks. A juror initially hesitated on Mrs Lamson's fall in the Stanford home bath. The panel sought home maps charts and a large photo of Mrs Lamson in the tub to approximate the scene.
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San Francisco
Examiner
David A. Lamson
George H. Hegerich
Langon
Stanford
Lamson
Public Works Funds For Maryland Projects
The Public Works Administration has allotted 247 525 for Federal Maryland projects. About 125 700 funds river and harbor work on the Eastern Shore with the rest for storm damage repairs at Fort McHenry National Park Baltimore and at army posts. Knapps Narrows dredging 68 700 Deals Island shelter harbor 47 000 Fort McHenry repairs 12 00 Fort George G Meade repairs 20 000 Fort Howard repairs 10 000 Middletown air depot repairs 45 000 Holabird depot repairs 4 825 Edgewood arsenal repairs 10 000 Fort McHenry work includes sea wall rebuild and post buildings. Work starts now under National Park Service after transfer from War Department. Eastern Shore projects may employ 500. Knapps Narrows channel to shelter fishing craft. local interests to build a drawbridge.
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Washington
Public Works Administration
Maryland
Fort McHenry National Park
Baltimore
Knapps Narrows
Deals Island
Fort McHenry
Fort George G. Meade
Fort Howard
Middletown Air Depot
Holabird Quartermaster Depot
Edgewood Arsenal
Sea Wall
National Park Service
War Department
Christian Endeavor District Elects Officers Tonight
The Six Point District of the Christian Endeavor Society holds a district meeting at 7 30 p m at Christ Re formed church. All members are urged to attend as the business meeting and officer election for the coming year will be conducted. Included are societies from Grace A B the Church of God the Presbyterian St Paul Evangelical and Rehoboth UC Williamsport churches. Also notice about Miller Form Fitting Truss offered at Grand Bldg Ha grestown Md Clinic 9 5 7 8 AY.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Christ Reformed Church
Grace A. B
Church of God
the Presbyterian
St. Paul Evangelical
Rehoboth UC. B
Williamsport
Philadelphia Strikes Hit Truck Transport and Food Supply
Philadelphia faces serious curtailment of motor truck transport as a strike by about 3,000 truck drivers and helpers disrupts freight including perishables. Owners of 7,000+ trucks suspend operations until deemed safe, with union leaders planning pickets and reports of grocery chains halted from leaving produce markets.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Brotherhood of Transportation Workers
Fair closes after week of rain at Hagerstown Fair
The Great Hagerstown Wall closed Saturday night after a week of continuous rain. Attendance was relatively high Saturday, mutuel wagering strong, but overall gate and Sage receipts fall short of prior years. Estimated five day machine total near 175000 with a hoped loss overall.
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Hagerstown Wall
Sheesley
Horne
Coffman
Roanoke
Tips on Youths Killed Best Tip on Youths Killed Best
Readers are urged to submit tips by phone or in person between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays. The column notes several example tips and explains last week’s competition results and the criteria for prizes.
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Boonsboro
Caryon Middleburg Pike
Daily Mail
Commissioner Won’t Resign From Federal Trade Commission
William L. Humphrey refused President Roosevelt’s request to resign from the Federal Trade Commission. He argued the commission is independent and not subject to presidential removal without cause. The president had asked for resignation effective August 15 and suggested another Republican appointee.
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Washington
William £. Humphrey
Federal Trade Commission
Roosevelt
Humphrey
Philip LaFollette
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Trade Commission
Izaak Walton Dog Show and Clay Bird Shoot
IZAAK WALTON DOG SHOW and clay bird shoot on Thursday Sept 21 at 2 pm at Brewers Farm above Kemp's Mill Major Thomas to judge Beagles Letters Pointers and Fox Hounds. Dogs for sale. indoor eats. Izaak Walton Committee invites all speakers. Chicago item notes a two year old Darwin Shapiro smoking cigars since 18 months.
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Izaak Walton
Brewer's Farm
Kemp's Mill
Thomas
Adv
Chicago
Darwin Shapiro
Abraham Shapiro
Guarded Trial Ties Down Bailey in Urschel Kidnapping case
Oklahoma City September 18. A heavy guard blocked all escape routes as Harvey Hailey and 11 others go on trial for the 200000 Charles Urschel kidnapping. Bailey and Albert Bates were moved from the county jail to a federal building under tight security with the trial to be heard one floor above their cells. Federal agents express confidence no rescue or escape will occur. The pair will remain in the tower during the proceedings.
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Oklahoma’ City
Harvey Hailey
Desperado
Wag
Charles F. Urschel
Bailey
Albert L. Bates
Tha Federal
Eare
Stanley Rogers
Bates Lara
Dallas
Bates
R. G
Shannon
Armon
Paradise
Tex
Furm
Urschel Wis
Royal Typewriter Opens Branch Office in Stickell Building
The Royal Typewriter Company, Inc. opens a new branch in the Stickell Building. C. V. Waterfall and William Cochran will handle salesman service with 29 years of combined experience. The local branch connects to the Baltimore office.
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Royal Typewriter Company, Inc
Stickell Building
C. V. Waterfall
William Cochran
Baltimore
Forum Club at YMCA Sets Fall Winter Meeting
The Forum Club of the YMCA resumes activities with a Thursday night meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Plans for the fall and winter will be discussed selections of officers will be held.
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Forum Club
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