Canadian brewer Labatt freed after kidnapping ordeal
John S Labatt of London Ontario was released near Toronto after 65 hours in captors hands. Abductors demanded 150000 dollars but police blocked payment. Labatt, unharmed but nervous, returned to London with his wife and children as authorities continued a manhunt for the gangsters.
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Here
John S. Labatt
London
Ont
John Burnley
Inley
Associated Press
Labatt
Martin
Edgemont Road
Toronto
John 8
Royal Mounted
Canada
Mm Brewer
Hugh
Windsor
Detroit
John
Sarnia Beach
Abe
Hugh Labatt
Don
Hume Cronyn
John Swabatt
Ting
Abingdon
Hume Cronyn, Jr
W. A. S. Williams
Ontario Provincial Police
John Miller
Criminal Investigation Department
Pers
Purple
D. C. Draper
Toronto Police
Draper
R. G. Ivey
Claude Savage
Burke
Coffman fatally shoots self after marital troubles
Coffman, 34, of Shenandoah County, reportedly shot himself in the attic of an Airport Filling Station after moving from his stake in the business. He had married twice, leaving a daughter, and had deeded his property to his wife. The incident follows a period of marital strife connected to his finances and domestic life.
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Shenandoah County
Coffman
Mr. Fletcher
F. M. Haun
Airport
Millwood
Front Royal Pikes
Puerol Gas Company
Anna E. Andersen
Harriet Seabright
Hilda May Coffman
Chicago and Baltimore Grain Market Closing Prices
Closing quotations from The Star via Associated Press show Chicago wheat quotes for Sept 1.0142 Dec 1.03 May 1.0556 and Baltimore spot prices 97 Winchester 90. Corn figures list Chicago Sept 735g Dec 76 Ye May 7942 Winchester delivered 80c. Barley Sept 77% Dec 70% Lard Sept 8.47 Oct 8.57 Dec 8.57 8.92 May 9.07.
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Chicago
Baltimore
The
Star
Associated Press
Insull's Plea for Separate Trial Held Under Advisement
In Chicago on August 17 Samuel Insull's request for a separate trial in the mail fraud case with 15 co defendants was taken under advisement by federal Judge James H. Wilkerson. He said a ruling would follow next Monday.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Samuel Insull
Separte
James H. Wilkerson
Market Dull in New York Stocks on Aug 17
The New York stock market marked time in dull trading with light late-hour offerings causing minor price slips in U S Steel and Chrysler while New York Central and U S Smelting stayed near or above even. Transfers totaled about 450000 shares with overall activity light and apathetic amid cautious evaluations of autumn business prospects and rain stimulated retail expectations.
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Associated Press
New York
U. S. Steel
American Telephone
C Srysler
New York Central
U. S
Bigelow- Sanford Carpet
American Agricultural Chemical
U. S. Smelting
Devoe and Reynolds
Allied Chemical
American Smelting
Santa Fe
Case
Consolidated Gas
Wall Street
Dun & Bradstreet
Standard Statistics Co
New York Stock Exchange
American Can
American Tel
Atch
Bethlehem Steel
Farm Credit Head Finds Farmer Not Gone To Dogs
Governor William I. Myers of the Farm Credit Administration said after a five months western tour that agriculture has not gone to the dogs. He did not visit the worst drought area but warned against assuming nationwide distress in the farm belt.
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Farm Credit
Associated Press
Washington
William I. Myers
Farm Credit Administration
West
Myers
United States
Md-West
Roving Gentry to be sent to state roads
Authorities warn roving gentry will not crowd local relief as fall and winter approach. Police say the community must care for needy residents while those seeking public aid will be sent to road gangs.
Allison and Parker Reach Newport Finals
Wilmer Allison of Austin Texas and Frank Parker of Spring Lake New Jersey advanced to the Newport Casino tennis final round in Newport Rhode Island. Allison defeated Berkeley Bell 6 4 1 6 2 6 5 a four set comeback. Parker beat Bitsy Grant 6 3 3 6 6 2 6 3 to secure his place.
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Associated Press
Newport
R. I
Wilmer Allison
Austin
Tex
Frank Parker
Spring Lake
N. J
Allison
Berkeley Bell
New York
Parker
Bryan “Bitsy” Grant
Atlanta
Livestock and Produce Market Highlights in Baltimore and Philadelphia
Baltimore market reports show cattle prices steady to firm with slaughter steers 6.00 to 7.25, cows 2.00 to 3.50, and calves 5.50 to 6.50. Hogs rise with 140 to 220 pound ranges at 6.10 to 7.00 and sheep and lambs steady, with lambs 6.75 to 7.50 and ewes around 2.00 to 2.50. Philadelphia lists egg prices firm at 18.42 to 20.20, dressed poultry ranges 14 to 23, and butter top grades at 33 to 44 with 92 score at 29%.
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Baltimore
Local Markets and Retail Dairy Prices Inconsistent Summary
Local markets list varied prices for patent and raw flour, drafts of 98 and 48 pound bags, and smaller 12 and 24 pound bags. Shelled and cracked corn, mixed and dairy feeds, and egg products show inconsistent pricing, with dairy butter and creamery butter noted among staples. Local retail market section repeats mixed bag sizes and prices, highlighting fluctuations in staple commodities.
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Star
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Brollers
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Youssoupoff Wins 250000 Libel Settlement Against Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Princess Irina Youssoupoff receives 250000 under settlement of libel suits against Metro Goldwyn Mayer and Fanny Holtzmann. Producers to pay trial costs estimate 65000 to 75000. Settlement includes 125000 pounds awarded in English court. British lawyers call it the largest libel settlement ever.
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London
Irina Youssoupoff
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer, Ltd
Fanny Holtzmann
Youssoupoff
Rasputin and
Insurance man Roy C Parks named GOP opponent for Montague
Richmond Aug 16 Roy C Parks of Henrico county and Richmond insurance man was nominated tonight by a Third District Republican convention to oppose Congressman Andrew Jackson Montague veteran Democratic member of Congress.
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Montague Richmond
Roy C. Parks
Henrico County
Richmond
Andrew Jackson Montague
Congress
Germans Rally as Hitler Seeks Support in Hamburg
In Hamburg on August 17 Adolf Hitler addressed shipyard workers before a political rally for the upcoming plebiscite. He urged unity of nations to restore Germany’s industrial prosperity and pledged leadership backed by popular strength. A vast security and civilian display accompanied his visit, with 100,000 stormtroopers and hundreds of thousands of residents filling the city.
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Associated Press
Hamburg
Germany
Hitler
der Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
von Hindenburg
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Kaiser Wilhelm
Man Arrested In Connection With Death of Ziobro
W D Buck Flick 27 was arrested near Melrose by Sheriff Fawley and Officer Kiser in connection with the death of Joseph Ziobro 22 of Welch West Virginia. Ziobro was killed when struck by a hit and run driver on the Valley Pike two miles north of Harrisonburg. Romanoski 21 of Dupont Pa. survived with minor injuries. Identification came from Wilkes Barre and Dupont. Inquest scheduled soon. coroner F L Byers cautions waiting for witnesses.
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The
Star
Harrisonburg
W. D
Buck
Flick
Melrose
Charles R. Fawley
E. E. Kiser
Joseph Ziobro
Welch
W. Va
Valley Pike
Wilkes Barre
Dupont
Ziobro
John Romanoski
Romanoski
Fawley
Frank S. Newman
Kiser
F. L. Byers
Rockingham County
Desperado Sam Holley Shot on Carbon Hill Street
In Carbon Hill Alabama Sam Holley a negro desperado who killed one man and wounded two others in West Alabama this week was shot to death by a man who recognized him on the streets. Bloodhounds tracked him from the Hill country into Carbon Hill where he hid and was killed by buckshot from a posse member after wounding Police Chief H T Beasley at Winniefield Monday.
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Carbon Hill
Ala
Sam Holley
West Alabama
H. T. Beasley
Winniefield
Son of Game Warden Injured in Auto Accident Near Winchester
Francis W. Pingley Jr., 11, was struck near his home four miles northwest of Winchester on Route 50 yesterday around 4 p.m. He split his arm, scalp, and other injuries and was treated at home before being taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital. Passenger Percy P. Davis of Washington D C faced a summons for August 30. Witnesses reported the crash during heavy rain as Davis's car carried the boy about 60 feet on the running board before stopping.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Francis W. Pingley, Jr
Winchester
Young Pingley
F. W. Pingley, Sr
Percy P. Davis
Kansas Avenue
Washington, D. C
Pingley
Davis
R. E. Bayliss
Washingon
Longs Forces In Legislature Pass His Bills
In a fiery Louisiana House session the Huey Long majority pushed through his agenda amid threats, shouts, and curses. A key bill creating a state police force passed 57 to 36, with $40,000 from a corporate tax increase to fund the constabulary and an investigation into New Orleans city courts. Mayor Walmsley urged action as the crisis deepened and lawmakers prepared quick Senate action before the weekend adjournment.
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Ala
Louisiana
House of Representatives
Huey Long
New Orleans
Senate
George M. Lester
West Feliciana Parish
Long
O. K. Allen
Lester
T. Semmes Walmsley
La Follette backs new Wisconsin political lineup
Sen Robert M La Follette unveils a 20 point platform for a new Wisconsin party. It calls for government owned central bank control of credit, public power development, municipal utilities, public railroad ownership, old age pensions, unemployment insurance, and urgent St Lawrence River development, with labor rights, job guarantees, and relief expansion. The program emphasizes anti speculation, non profit driven industry, and direct aid to farmers and workers.
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FR Carshee
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette
St. Lawrence River
Jefferson
Lincoln
la Follette
Roosevelt Asked to Visit Roanoke for Hospital Dedication
Representative Woodrum invites President Roosevelt to dedicate the new government hospital in Roanoke Virginia in October. Roosevelt is considering the invitation.
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Roosevelt
Roanoke
Associated Press
Washington
Woodrum
D- Va
Government Hospital
Republicans To Draft Candidate If Necessary
Harrisonburg August 17 Republicans in the seventh district will nominate a candidate to oppose Democratic incumbent Major A Willis Robertson of Lexington in the November congressional election. The Rockingham GOP county committee announced after last nights meeting that doubt over a nominee was swept aside.
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the Star
Harrisonburg
Major A. Willis Robertson
Lexington
Rockingham
Gangsters Bomb And Burn Club Near Richmond
Gangsters bombed and burned Club Forest near the James River ten miles west of Richmond. The attack tied to Herbert Myers alias Herbert Brooks, linked to the Whelton murder in a Richmond hotel. Police suspect a tri state gang. Legenza and two others face trial for earlier crimes as Legenza’s case is postponed.
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Richmond
Club Forest
James River
Herbert Myers
Herbert Brooks
New York
Goochland County
Myers
Madelyn Whelton
Tri-State
Walter Legenza
George” Phillips
Whelton
Legenza
Robert
Amtorg Names New Chairman in U S Trade Body
New Amtorg head for Soviet Russia's trade representation in the United States, Amtorg Trading Corporation in New York, selects a new board chairman. He is Ivan V. Boyev, currently assistant people's commissar for foreign trade.
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Russia
United States
Amtorg Trading Corporation
New York
Niw
Ivan V. Boyev
Textile Strike Looms Across Nation Warns of Walkouts
The United Textile Workers at their New York convention voted for a nationwide strike on or before September 1 affecting about 500,000 cotton textile workers, with the date kept secret and 12 hours notice to employers. Colin ment and leaders urged a strong stand as labor relations across industries show rising tensions.
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United Textile Workers
New York
Executive Council
Columbus
Minneapolis
Federal Labor Relations Board
Kohler Wisconsin Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Chicago Motor Coach Company
A. F. and
L. Company
St. Louis
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Red
Aluminum Company of America
Pittsburgh
Fred Keightly
Labor Department
West Virginia Rail Company
Steel Labor Board
Great Falls
Mont
Columbia River
West Virginia
Hammond
Ind
Department of Labor
William S.S. White
Lever Brothers
Belleville
United Textile Workers of America
South
New England
Thomas F. McMahon
Norman Thomas
Injunction Granted Against Virginia Milk Commission
Judge Frank Sutton granted a temporary injunction restraining threatened violations of regulations by the Virginia Milk Commission. Counsel for contesting parties in Staunton will move for dissolution early next week, likely Tuesday. If overruled, the case will be tested by the State Supreme Court in its September Staunton term.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Frank Sutton
Law and Equity Court
Virginia Milk Commission
Staunton
State Supreme Court
Rev Dr Larrick To Preach Sunday at Two Churches
The Rev. Dr. A. R. Larrick visiting from Florida will preach at Round Hill Presbyterian Church at 11 AM Sunday and at Opequon Chapel at 8 PM Sunday. Everyone is invited.
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A. R. Larrick
Florida
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Round Hill Presbyterian Church
Opequon Chapel
Frogs Shift Diet After Leaving Water
In tadpole stage frogs are mostly vegetarian but after adulthood they become carnivorous feeding on insects worms dets and similar prey.
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Midwest
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Alabama
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