Rebels Close In On Madrid From South Front
In the Spanish Civil War Rebels drive from the south toward Madrid and Toledo supported by Moors Fascists and Foreign Legion units. Government reports claim heavy Rebel losses while boasting prisoners and plans to press the attack on Toledo then Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Trun
San Sebastian
Spanish Foreign Legion
Toledo
Gonzales Quiepo de Llano
Seville
Llanes
Puerto Espina
Galicia
Vogredo
Luarca
Three Men Slain in Battle With Two Prospectors
In Yreka California on August 31 three men were killed in a gun battle with two prospectors along Horse Creek. The deceased include Martin Lange age 45 and Joseph Clark age 65, both Sission county deputy sheriffs, and civilian Fred Seaborn a yard worker for the Navy at Mare Island. The suspects John and Coke Bright allegedly opened fire as deputies served a warrant in Vallejo. Baker, a rancher, survived the clash. Posse teams combed the woods for the brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yreka
Calif
Sission County
Horse Creek
California
John and
Coke Bright
Martin Lange
Joseph Clark
Fred Seaborn
U. S. Navy
Mare Island Navy Yard
Vallejoe
Baker
Seaborn
Fear for Roscoe Turner’s safety after unreported flight
The famed speed flier Roscoe Turner went missing after a 5:31 am takeoff en route to New York. He faced engine problems and planned engine tests, refueling at dawn for a flight to Albuquerque, with officials fearing for his safety as hours passed without contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Roscoe Turner
New York
Turner
Albuquerque
N. M
Wage Increases Discussed By Steel Industry Officials
In New York on August 31 steel industry officials from major companies discussed wage increases for workers. They cited strong earnings and high capacity use but doubted timing, noting price raises would be needed and could curb demand. Production runs above 70 percent capacity with railroads ordering locomotives in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Soviet Airmen Land Near Lena River in Siberia
MOSCON August 3 reports Russian fliers landed safely Sunday night at Bulon near the Lena River mouth in north central Siberia after weather delays at Ambarchik Bay. It is the first word since their leg from Nome and East Cape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Moscow
Bulon
Lena River
Siberia
Ambarchik Bay
Lena
East Cape
Nome
Landon Plans Drought Program Meeting With Roosevelt
Governor Alf Landon conferred with his strategy board over the weekend for a major Thursday session with President Roosevelt in Des Moines. They will meet with Iowa Nebraska Missouri and Oklahoma governors to discuss a long range drought program and potential large expenditures. Landon advocates neighborly cooperation between business and farm interests to safeguard Kansas cattle herds.
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Topeka
Kansas
Alf M. Landon
Board of Strategy
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Iowa
Nebraska
Misouri
Oklahoma
Landon
Roosevelt orders protest over Spanish bombing of U S Kane
Rapid City South Dakota August 31 President Roosevelt directed Secretary of State Hull to protest to both Loyalist and Rebel Spanish officials after the bombing of the U S S Kane, an American destroyer in Spanish waters. The Kane returned fire from a plane tied to the Spanish conflict while nearby destroyers Hatfield and others were ordered to European duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rapid City
S. D
Roosevelt
Cordell
Kane
Quincy
Oklahoma
Atlantic
U.S. S
Washington
Mussolini Declares Armament Race Unchecked in Italy Speech
Avellino dispatch reports Mussolini, urging strength, says Italy can mobilize 8 million in hours. In Bellicose rally he touts Fascist gains, vows world peace only if armaments race ends, and pledges massive future displays before the King and Emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benito Mussolini
Italy
I Duce
Mussolini
Illy
the Voltursei
Ethiopia
Derblay Arrives in Nome With Passenger List
The Derblay of the Alaska line reached Nome at about 7 00 AM today with a full capacity. The passenger list includes Mrs Lawrence Mead and J Kelleher for Nome. Lillian Ross and Arthur J Harris for Dutch Harbor. Rev Kleve and Mrs Kleve with Gertrude Kleve and Samuel Kleve for Teller. Mrs G B Smith for Keewalik. Dell Westbrook and Mrs Westbrook with Miss O D Clarke for Kotzebue.
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Derblay
Alaska
Nome
Mrs. Lawrence Mead J. Kelleher
Dutch Harbor
Lillian Ross Arthur J. Harris
For Teller
Rev. Kleve
Mrs. Kleve
Gertrude Kleve
Samuel Kleve
Keewalik
G B Smith
Kotzebue Dell Westbrook
Westbrook
O D Clarke
Roosevelt to Attend Dern Funeral and Drought Talks
President Roosevelt diverted from drought studies to attend Dern funeral in Salt Lake City. After services he will travel to Des Moines for a meeting with Governor Alf M. Landon on drought policy and campaign concerns.
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Rapid City
S. D
Roosevelt
Salt Lake City
Dern
Des Moines
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Northland in Port Returns From Barrow Trip
The Coast Guard Cutter North land under Captain W. K. Scammel sailed to Point Barrow and back to Nome roadstead Sunday morning. Onboard were Mrs. J. H. S. Morison wife of the U S District Court Judge Mori son at Nome and her grandson Stuart as returning passengers.
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Northland
W. K. Scammel
Nome Roadstead
Point Barrow
J. H. S. Morison
United States District Court
Morison
Nome
Stuart
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Spain
U.S
The
Lisbon
POLET
M. J. Walsh
Wall St
Treasuries
Steel
Lena Riv
Moscon
Chiefs
Gov't
Hull
Europe
Marvin McIntyre
Avelling
Wales
Il Duce
Port
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