Hurricane and wrecks sweep coast in historic storm
A violent cyclone lashes the Atlantic coast with high winds and heavy seas. Reports speak of barges missing and damage across New York, New Jersey, and nearby waters as storms disrupt shore areas and offshore vessels. One death and multiple injuries are noted amid widespread disruption.
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Faye United
Crowe Pleads for Death for Slayers in Court
The court heard closing remarks as Crowe urged the jury to impose the death penalty on the slayers. Testimony described a calculated, cold blooded act with threats and violent intent. Prosecutors argued without motive while defense pressed for mercy, citing fear and mitigating factors.
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Italian airmen rescued after 86 hours at sea near Cape Farewell
Lieutenant Locatelli and three companions survived six days adrift in a seized seaplane after engine trouble and heavy seas east of Cape Farewell. Rescuers aboard USS Richmond spotted their distress signals weeks after departing Reykjavik, with the crew reporting weather, fuel limits, and a hopeful payoff.
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Locatelli
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Giovanni Barccini
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Fredetiksdal
Christmas ship plan praised by president outrage
A White House letter commending a women's church committee plan to send one Christmas relief ship to Germany was made public by committee chair Miss Carolina Wood. The letter highlights American charity toward Armenians, France, Romania, and the Far East and notes a German women’s group will help distribute aid in Germany.
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France
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Far East
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Ameran
M Coy Leaves Jail to See Dying Mother
Los Angeles August 76 Former pugilist M Coy, jailed for the murder of Mrs Theresa Mor, was taken under guard to the bedside of his ailing mother, Mrs Mary Fo Selby, as a court order allowed a brief visit. The scene occurred under the watch of a deputy sheriff and physician, who urged him to return to custody after the brief visit.
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Los Angeles
WcCoy
Theresa “Mors
Charles S Crail
Mary Fo Selby
Wilbur Welcomed to Former Home After Navy Service
A visit marks Wilbur’s return to his hometown to reconnect with old friends and share progress of his naval career. Rotary and RK clubs planned a ceremony with flags and a two day excursion in his honor, recalling his Jamestown High School days before he left forty years ago for the Naval Academy.
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Nats Curtiss D Wilbur
Navy
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United States
Tami
Rotary
Jamestown 4
United States Naval Academy
Boy Burned By Gasoline Fire At Street Corner
A boy was seriously burned yesterday morning when a fire broke out at a street corner. He fell onto a bed with gasoline fumes and the mattress ignited. He was taken to Children’s Hospital with severe injuries.
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Serou
Denunciation of Defense Tactics在 Loeb Case
The argument centers on why Loebs former governess was not called as a witness. The speaker accuses the defense of bias and insists no record supports claims about her being a pensioner of the Loeb family or European status. Judge adjourned court early, limiting progress. the attorney likely resumes tomorrow.
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Loeb
Red Bull Tramples Car as Fire Destroys Estate Barn
A fire at Samuel Tasull's estate near Libertyville destroyed a barn and three stalls housing celebrated cattle. A Swiss bull famed for world honors charged a red automobile used by the fleeing driver, but the animal was subdued by grooms.
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Chicago
Severty
Samuel Tasull
Libertyuilie
Giant Fights Six Officers in Court
Giant of the Holston mountains fought Sheriff Jo Thomas and six officers in Bristol Tennessee as they moved to arrest him on weapons and attempted assault charges. He struggled with overpowering strength and required subduing with blackjacks and clubs in Squire Swan’s court. Hopkins, 265 pounds, was to be examined by experts to determine sanity.
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Jo. Thomas
Squire JH Swan
Big Creek
Thomas
Pershing Presents Awards at Citizens Camp
Fort Leavenworth on August 26 honors were awarded by Gen Pershing to youths from Missouri Kansas and Arkansas attending the Citizens Military Training Camp. The ceremony marked a return of the review and recognition of outstanding participants.
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Jonny Pershing
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Pershing
Mystery of Graff murder tied to 3 partners and a dismembered box
New York August 26 William H Kalzenbach, former partner of Aaron Graff, said business discord led to a split among Graff, Kalzenbach, and John Lugosy. Lugosy, missing since August 9, was to meet Kalzenbach July 29 at attorneys, but did not appear. Police found letters linking Lugosy and Graff associate Rass to multiple women and possible embezzlement.
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William H Kalzenbach
Aaron Graff
Greenwich Village
John Lugosy
Lugosy
Graff
Kaizenbach
Ted
Lugony
Charles Ross
Katzenbach
Maxelle Griffin
Knightdale II
Rase
Rass
Europe
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Denmark
John Lugosy Carpenter
DUPONT NOMINATED FOR SEAT IN SENATE
Montana voters early in the primary race narrow the field as DuPont leads with 414338 votes and John T Duncan trails with 25824. Returns from Helena and Miles City show Republican momentum as candidates contend for national and state offices amid a long ballot.
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Allison
Kemp
Miles City
Great Falls
Dennis
Dixon
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Houston Tex
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Houston
Fort Worth
Miriam Ferguson
Tees
Navy Reservists Sail On Sea Elephant Hunt Off Mexican Coast
Navy reservists aboard the Eigle boat No 1 under TF eur WoS Rrunmedik left San Pedro for a month long cruise off Mecen to hunt sea elephants near Guadalupe Island 250 miles south of San Diego Aboard were 110 reservists plus motion picture photographers newspapermen and scientists from the San Diego Zoo New York Zoo and the Mexican Zoological Society under special Obregon permission to capture specimens for institutions.
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Gwathmey Still First Wife’s Husband Ruling By Court
New York Supreme Court Justice Burr ruled Archibald Gwathmey still the husband of his first wife despite his recent marriage to Betsy Judd. The judge invalidated the Texas divorce decree as fraud and barred Gwathmey from pursuing a divorce action elsewhere, while preserving the case for his first wife in New York.
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Noted Postal Sleuth Fahy Arrested in 2 Million Robbery Case
Special to The Washington Post Chicago August 26 United States Deputy Marshal Hal Carr arrested William F Fahy a famed Postal Inspector on charges as mastermind of a 2 million mall robbery at Rondout I He claimed a frame up by criminals and professional enemies bail set at 50 000 He will be arraigned September 6 at Kane County Jail Geneva procedure followed after his private office arrest by federal authorities.
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Postoffice
William F Fahy
Government Service
United States
Hal Carr
Rondout I
BI Fahy
Big Tim Murphy
Federal
Dearborn
Story
Eastern
A E Gormer
CH Clarahan
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Fahy
Aspiring Tahy
Federal Building
Henry Beitler
Kane County
Geneva
William Roberts
Riminal
Untitled trial notes reveal a bank robbery charge
A fragment shows Boo Miller of Washington and others including Thomas Wilipan, Chon of Syracuse, Hartwell of Albany, and A Rattes of New York, discussing a reward and a single suspect BM Fahy. The Paris case cites Section on conspiracy in the criminal code tied to an alleged robbery plan.
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Boo Miller
Washngton
Thomas Wilipan
Poledaft
Chon
Syracuse
John W. Hartwell
Albany
A Rattes
New York
Paris
Holy Rosary Band At Central Stadium
A fragmented report notes Holy Rosary Band performing at Central Stadium during a Friday event. Readers glimpse a parade of musicians, spectators, and officials with the potential for further details to emerge in later editions.
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