Loyalists Claim Victories Across Spain Civil War Rages On
Reports from Madrid describe continued cannonading as both sides claim gains. Loyalists say a raid destroyed insurgent ammunition dumps and that Madrid remains defended. Rebel leaders predict capture of Madrid soon, while governments claim major cities under Leftist control and victories in Cordoba Granada Seville Cadiz Oviedo Zaragoza. US Ambassador Bowers sets up floating embassy to evacuate Americans amid the crisis. Rebel holdouts near San Sebastian reportedly surrender after a lengthy siege.
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Trouble Brewing in Maritime Labor Circles Spurs Action
Washington July 28 Reports of trouble brewing in the Maritime labor scene prompt Labor Department intervention plans. Edward McGrady, the department’s troubleshooter, declines Labor Day speeches to stay available for Pacific Coast wage hour talks with Coast sailors, longshoremen, and employers, expiring September 29. Negotiations for new pacts to start 30 days before expiry, amid friction between old line unions and Young Left Wingers. The key question is which union will secure a new contract.
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Pittsburg and Brooklyn weathered rain delays in Coast League play
In National action Pittsburg fell to Brooklyn 6 to 3 while other games were postponed due to rain. Coast League results saw Sacramento defeat Seattle 5 to 1 and Oakland 9 Portland 5 to 10.
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Three USGS Crew Members Die in Montana Forest Fire
Havre Montana July 28 Three members of the United States Geological Survey crew were trapped and burned fatally Monday night along a twenty five mile front of the Little Rockies southeast of Havre. The victims are Cameron Baker Havre Northwestern University faculty John Rowles Sandusky Montana and R Brockinion Lowell Massachusetts Yale University student. A check is being made to determine whether any other members of the party are missing.
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Washington current comment on enduring newspapers and subsidies
A Washington Post note discusses the perishability of newspapers and the idea of a government subsidy to ensure printing on enduring paper with copies stored in federal archives. The item wryly cites alimony, process servers, and gunmen as unlikely to miss such funds, and ends with a quip about John Barleycorn and Reno.
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Investigating Committee Listens To Eskimo Ailments In Alaska
The Special Committee on Indian Affairs of the U S Senate led by Senator Thomas arrived aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Chelan to hold public hearings in Nome Alaska on Eskimo conditions and federal agency activities The witnesses included nurses teachers priests and officials with calls for a federally run tubercular sanitarium as a key recommendation Early testimony cited alarmingly high tuberculosis rates among Alaska Natives including 80 percent in Southeastern Alaska 60 percent in Northwestern Alaska and 80 85 percent among Yukon Indians.
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Meteor Arrives in Snake River Harbor For Summer Freight Run
The M S Meteor coastwise mail boat anchored at Snake River harbor this morning for the first time this summer discharging freight and mail. The Ford V-8 route of Thomas D Jensen was loaded on deck for transport to St Michael and Yukon River points. Mr and Mrs Jensen will settle at Flat. Vessel to sail for St Mikes tomorrow.
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Weather Report from Nome and Alaska Region
It was still raining throughout the western mountain district of the Territory this morning. Low pressure prevails over Alaska with high pressure over the Arctic Ocean and the North Pacific. Nome recorded a high of 57 and a low of 52 yesterday, with 0.12 inch of rain in the past 24 hours.
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Democratic Campaign Start Tonight On Air With Speech
The Democratic National Chairman James Farley announced a campaign kickoff on Tuesday night with six Democratic governors to discuss Governor Landon's acceptance speech. Rhode Island’s Theodore Green, Pennsylvania’s George H. Earle, and Illinois’ Henry Mitner will speak in their states about Taft’s reaction and the campaign outlook.
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Navy Planes Fly from Seattle to Sitka in Coordination
Twelve Navy planes from VP squads nine and twelve carried six men each and hopped from Sand Point Seattle to Sitka Alaska. The first squadron hop occurred yesterday, marking a swift series of reconnaissance and transport flights through Alaska.
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Jensen to Move to Flat Alaska for Banking and Trade
Thos. D. Jensen announced he and Mrs. Jensen will depart Nome by plane for Flat Alaska where he will join Harry Donnelly in banking and mercantile work. He had withdrawn his bid for Alaska Legislature but remains a committed Republican and plans to keep Nome properties and visit future friends.
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