Youth Poisoned Aunt and Uncle in California
Leroy Drake, 19, confessed to poisoning his aunt and uncle, Henry and Mrs. Steinhuer, then dumped their bodies from a car into San Pedro Bay. He claimed to have forged the uncle’s name on checks and faced murder charges, with motives tied to will and life insurance benefits.
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Henry Steinhuer
San Pedro Harbor
Leroy Drake
Frank Condaffer
Condaffer
Drake
San Pedro
Young Drake
Body of Miss Frances Royster Found in Bear Lake Near Seward
The body of Frances Royster of Albemarle North Carolina a dietitian at Seward Hospital was recovered from Bear Lake near Seward on Wednesday. She and Earl Greenbrook coast guard man of the same town were drown ed September 7th Greenbrook's body was found Tuesday an inquest is held here today.
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Coast Guard
Greenbrook
President Sets Out for Pacific Coast Vacation
The President packed his fishing gear for a vacation trip to the Pacific Coast and will depart tonight. He is likely to stop at Boulder Dam during the journey.
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Pacific Coast
Washington
Boulder Dam
Power views topic on coal strike heads to primary hearing
President's travel plan advances with Harry Hopkins and Harold Ickes joining on the first stage of the journey. The discussion centers on power views and the coal strike as the issue is slated for primary consideration today.
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Founder of Town Bettles on Koyukuk River
An Alaska pioneer, Gordon Bettles, plans to spend winter in Chenega writing an epic of Northland life. He helped establish Bettles, linked to the Koyukuk River, and helped found the Yukon Press with Jules Prevost. Bettles recalls early Yukon events, partnerships, and the rugged life of Forty Mile era.
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Jack Kennally
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Dawson
George Light
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Yukon
Golden Bettles
Frank Buteau
Fairbanks
Bill Ligon
Juneau
Fortymile
Chikoot
Yuko
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Tariana
Nuklukyet
Anne Morrow Lindbergh recalls perilous Orient flight
Anne Morrow Lindbergh recounts her 1931 flight to China with Charles Lindbergh in North to the Orient. She details adventures from Alaska to Nanking including a Hangkow spill, a forced landing in Japanese waters, and near tragedy aiding flood victims. The account appears in her new book.
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Anne Morrow
Lindbergh
Orient
Alaska
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
America
No. 1
Yangtze River
China
Alaskan
Nanking
Williams calls for spirit of cooperation to boost jobs
Washington reports Aubrey Williams, aide to Harry Hopkins, urges that industry share increased business with workers to reduce unemployment. He notes gains exist but few jobs result, cites efficiency replacing labor, and warns relief rolls rise as workers move in and out of employment. He cites the industrial conference board showing higher unemployment than a year ago.
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Washington
Harry Hopkins
Aubrey Williams
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National Industrial Conference Board
Mother barricades gates to hospitals over daughter's appendicitis
Perth Amboy New Jersey September 26 a mother Anna Kerston barricaded herself and her 15 year old daughter Margaret to block authorities from admitting the girl for emergency appendicitis surgery. Physicians say surgery is needed, but fear of hospitals stems from a prior relative’s death.
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Perth Amboy
New Jersey
Margaret Kerston
M Anna Kerston
Mrs. Kerston
Typhoon Toll Rises in Japan Killing 121 in Wake
Tokyo hardships mount as fresh storms and flooding drive the death toll to 121. Officials report widespread damage and missing persons in the wake of recent typhoons and accompanying high winds.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Senator Lewis Relapse Raises New Health Concerns
Moscow reports Senator Lewis suffered a relapse last night and his condition caused renewed apprehension today.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Lewis
Clergy Send Raps In To President Answer Request
The League Council barred Italy and Ethiopia from war before December 4 to avoid violating the covenant. Aggressive action before that date would be treated as war against all League members. Clergymen offered counsel to President Roosevelt, while Italian delegates exited amid tension. A Model T touring car is offered for sale in San Francisco.
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Italy
Ethiopia
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Roosevelt
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Rabbi Comments on President Letter as Practical Political Move
A Chingyo rabbi says the President’s letter is practical and a smart political move. David Stele of Philadelphia criticized the president for playing politics or a low plane, arguing the move unsettled many.
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Dy David Stele
Philadelphia
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