Sabotage Blamed for Fire Aboard Cruiser Indianapolis
Navy officials say a small electrical fire aboard the heavy cruiser Indianapolis during repairs in New York and Brooklyn yarding August 24 25 was likely caused by deliberate sabotage. A short circuit in wiring with inserted phonograph needles and nails is blamed. No arrests yet. ship proceeding to post repair trials.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Navy
New York Navy Yard
Brooklyn
N. Y
U.S.S
Brooklyn Navy Yard
C. A. Dunn
Dunn
Roosevelt
Navy Yard
Navy Yards
Los Angeles Times
New England
Annapolis
White House
Winchester Responds To Public View On Pavement Condition
MA Winchester comments on pavement issues after a citizen expressed views. She notes sidewalks in disrepair cause stumbling and danger and offers support to improve conditions, stating she also enjoys walking and will assist as possible.
Winchester Junk Co advertises iron and metal shipping
Wanted iron rags and metals. Shipping now. Best prices offered by Winchester Junk Co. Located at 13 Fairfax Line between Main and Braddock.
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Winchester Junk Co
Fairfax Line
Main and
Braddock
Court Grants New Trial For Edith Maxwell in Virginia Case
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals orders a new trial for Edith Maxwell after ruling insufficient evidence supported a first degree murder verdict. Maxwell, jailed since July 21 1935, had been sentenced to 26 years for her father Trigg Maxwell’s killing in Pound Wise County. The ruling reverses the Wise County Circuit Court verdict and sets bail, with a dissent contending the original trial was proper.
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Staunton
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Edith Maxwell
Wise County
John W. Eggleston
Holt
Supreme Court
Virginia
Miss Maxwell
Trigg Maxwell
Pound
Commonwealth
H. A. W. Skeen
Bridegroom Dies in Fog Crash After Two-Day Marriage
Allan Milligan twenty four and bride Elizabeth Wheatley were returning from Seaford Del to Brookview Dorchester when a dense fog turned their coach into a wreck. Milligan died from cerebral injuries from a fractured skull while Mrs Milligan and 15 year old passenger Ernest Stokes were injured. The couple had married last Tuesday.
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Finchville
Allan Milligan
Milligans
Seaford
Del
Brookview
Dorchester County
Maryland
Fred Stevens
J. Gorman Hill
Cambridge
A. Coll
Milligan
Norris Firm In His Stand
Senator George W Norris urged a firm stand for Roosevelt's reelection at the national progressive conference. Representative Thomas Amlie warned against unqualified endorsements that could wreck liberal unity. Norris, from Wisconsin, tied support to national and world civilization amid hardship, praising Roosevelt as a President in touch with the common man.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
National Progressive Conference
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Thomas Amlie
Wisconsin
Waupaca
Wis
Norris
Five Killed During Crash Near St Charles Missouri
A train wreck in St Charles Missouri left at least five men dead among 60 derailed cars. Walter Bragg 36 of Columbus Ohio identified in his pockets. Four others were riding with him though their identities could not be confirmed due to heat and flames.
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ST. Charles
Walter Bragg
Columbus
Bragg
Mrs. Mason 92 dies at home in Winchester
Mrs Maria Katherine Mason widow of Jonathan M Mason died at 2 a m at 219 East Sharp Street after a long illness from a stroke. She was 92 turning 93 and native of Cross Junction area. Funeral Sunday Sept 13 at 4 pm from her residence with Rev George Earle Owen officiating. Survived by six sons, two daughters, and many grandchildren.
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Maria Katherine Mason
Jonathan M. Mason
East
Sharp Street
Mason
David Sirbaugh
Frederick County
Cross Junction
Disciples of Christ Church
George
Earle Owen
Church of Christ
Stanley O. Mason
Ella E. Clarke
Westernport
Martinsburg Old Timers Night in Avalon
Martinsburg West Virginia hosts Old Timers of Martinsburg event in Avalon on Saturday night September 12 from 9 to 12. Also notice an auction and sale items including a 1934 Ford V8 157 inch truck with closed cab and wide tires, plus a cider apple reception announcement from Heinz Company.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Ickes Assistant Prefers Bond-Approved Virginia Projects
Col. Clark, assistant to Harold Ickes, said federal grant aid depends on voter bond approval. Winchester’s $239,400 water project awaits Roosevelt allocation from unspent 1935 funds. 15 Virginia projects are on an approved list with priority to bond-issues cities.
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Winchester
Col. Clark
Harold I. Ickes
Public Works
Congress
Roosevelt
PWA
WPA
Tiamentuatearsha
Sam Brooks
Chamber of Commerce
W. — Page
Field
Col
Clark
Byrd
Virginia
Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs John Barnes Carr of Clarksdale
Congratulations pour in for Mr. and Mrs John Barnes Carr of Clarksdale Mississippi on the birth of a daughter last night at Memor Memorial Hospital. Mrs Carr is formerly Miss Mary Greenway Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry K Russell of South Stewart Street. The couple's marriage here over a year ago is fondly remembered as a brilliant social event.
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John Barnes Carr
Clarksdale
Miss
Memorial Hospital
Carr
Mary Greenway Russell
Harry K. Russell
South Stewart Street
Mr. Carr
Young Democrats of Virginia plan annual two day convention
Plan Their Part. Roanoke Virginia September 11. About 3 000 Young Democrats of Virginia gather for their two day convention to hear a keynote by T McCall Frazier of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to choose new officers and map strategy for the Presidential campaign in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Virginia
T. McCall Frazier
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Boulder Dam Opens Big Test Rivaling Niagara Falls
In Boulder City Nevada a ceremonial test wired to Washington opened twelve 84 inch valves on two canyon walls, releasing a 180 foot spill and signaling the start of power generation at the Boulder Dam project. The 3500 horsepower generator marks a step toward delivering 115000 horsepower when fully online.
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Boulder City
Boulder Dam
Colorado
Washington
United States
Niagara Falls
Falls
Niagara
Ralph Lowry
Bureau of Reclamation
Trans-Atlantic pilot plans 4 am takeoff for New York
Liverpool reports Harry Richman the New York entertainer aimed to depart at 4 am British Summer Time tomorrow for a trans-Atlantic flight to New York after an earlier delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Harry Richman
New York
Punie
Mine Fire Extinguished in Drifton Colliery Fight
Firemen and miners fought for ten hours to extinguish the mine fire at the Coxe Brothers and Company Drifton colliery in Hazelton Pennsylvania. The effort ended today with the blaze under control and no injuries reported.
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Hazelton
Drifton
Coxe Brothers and Company
Flight Seeks Transatlantic Mark Near Bermuda
The Lufthansa flying boat Aeolus nears Bermuda on its Azores to New York leg aiming to set a second east-west transatlantic record.
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New York
Aeolus
Lufthansa
Bermuda
Azores
Italian expels UPI Rome chief over alleged fascist arrests
The Italian government expelled Henry Gorrell, acting chief of the Bureau of the United Press in Rome, by written order after a reported story about arrests of high Fascist officials for communist activities. The story was officially denied.
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Rome
Henry Gorrell
Bureau of the
United Press
Jury Still Incomplete in Black Legion Killing Case
Detroit September 11. With the jury incomplete more than a week after 12 men charged with the Black Legion killing of Charles A. Pool were brought into court, Judge Joseph A. Moynihan said they would complete the jury if it takes all day.
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Detroit
Black Legion
Charles A. Pool
Joseph A. Moynihan
Muse resigns from Virginia Senate over Roosevelt vote
Senator Benjamin Muse tendered his resignation from the Virginia Senate representing Petersburg and Dinwiddie to Governor George Peery. He says he seeks freedom to back Governor Landon for president, citing constituents who reserve personal votes for the party's candidate.
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Petersburg
Benjamin Muse
George Peery
Dinwiddie County
General Assembly
City Central Democratic Committee
Roosevelt
Muse
Senate of Virginia
Landon
United States
French Lefts Plan To Seize Renault Factory In Protest
A Renault plant delegation of 1,500 foremen and technicians told Prime Minister Blum they plan an experiment in industrial Sovietization by seizing the factory and running it briefly. The move roots in Communist influence and seeks a government guarantee of neutrality policy amid strikes.
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Paris
Renault
France
Leon Blum
Blum
Mrs. Millicent Tidball Allen Dies at 80 in Berryville
Mrs Millicent Tidball Allen 80 widow of Clarke County landowner Robert Owen Allen died suddenly of a heart attack at her West Main Street home. She left two sons Arthur Holmes Allen and David H Allen, several stepchildren, a brother Edward Allen and sister Miss Mary Allen, and two grandchildren. Funeral set for Grace Episcopal Church in Berryville at 3 30 Saturday with burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
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Berryville
Millicent Tidball Allen
Robert Owen Allen
Clarke County
West Main Street
Arthur M. Allen
Jane Scott Tidball Allen
Idelweis
Stoneswall
Grace Episcopal Church
Arthur Holmes Allen
Richmond
David H. Allen
Edward Allen
Jefferson County
W. Va
Mary Allen
Henry Reynolds
Washington
David H. Allen, Jr
Alexander Scott Tidball
Winchester
Robert Goodwin
Millwood
Green Hill Cemetery
Baseball at Winchester Park Next Sunday
A baseball game at Winchester Park is set for next Sunday featuring Lefty Willis against Lef ty Bradley's West Virginians. The event note prompts fans to not miss the matchup and hints at a nine ten ten thirty one timeslot.
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Winchester Park
Lefty” Willis
Lefty Bradley
West
Cars Needed For Visitors for city tours next week
Andrew Bell urges public spirited residents to supply automobiles for tours for delegates during four conventions. Two 4 PM sight seeing trips are planned for the League of Virginia Municipalities and the Virginia Police Executives' conventions. Cars should be parked at the Cameron Street entrance of the George Washington Hotel for staging.
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Sabtecwttre
Pal
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Bell
Kiwanis
Rotary and
Lions Club
American Legion
League of Virginia Municipalities
Virginia Police Executives
Mr. Bell
Cameron Street
George Washington Hotel
West Virginians to Play Park This Sunday
Former Athletics star Lefty Willis will visit to help defeat the Park next Sunday. He is likely aided by Lefty Bradley noted for success against Culpeper. Fans urged to attend games as cooler weather makes baseball more enjoyable. Willis has played with the West Virginians in the Middle Atlantic League.
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Lefty” Willis
Philadelphia Athletics
Lefty
Bradley
Culpeper
Willis
West Virginians
Play Bingo Fun Festival Prize Night Announcement
A community event offers a $50 cash prize at a Saturday night bingo festival. The notice outlines participation details and prize eligibility for attendees.
Toledo Barrage Expands as Rebels Face Pressure
Madrid reports extensive bombardment across Oviedo and surrounding provinces as government forces press the campaign. Rebels evacuate towns en route to assumed defense while San Sebastian endures an artillery warning from rebel forces near Pasajes and the harbor fort.
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Efor
Beville
Bord
Pasciata
Toledo Al=cazar
San Martin de Valdenglesias
Naval Carnero
Huesca
Malaga
Antequera
Bodadilla
Saint Jean DE Luz
France
Emilio Mola
San Sebastian
Pasajes
Plane crash kills two men in Ohio at Phillips airport
Bell air segment reports Fred A. Hertl 27 Vallejo California and William G. Fournier 22 San Diego California died when their aircraft entered a spin and crashed shortly after takeoff from Phillips airport.
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Bellaire
Fred A. Hertl
Vallejo
Calif
William G. Fournier
San Diego
Phillips
Three Brakemen Die In Nickel Plate Caboose Crash
Three brakemen were killed today when their caboose derailed in the East Side yards of the New York Chicago and St. Louis Nickel Plate Railroad. The accident occurred as the caboose rode between a locomotive and fifteen flat cars.
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Chicago
East Side
New York, Chicago and St. Louis
Special Meeting of the Friendship Fire Co.
A special meeting of the Friendship Fire Company has been called for Monday evening September 14 at 8 o'clock to hear bids and reports on rebuilding the company’s truck and to take action on the matter. All members urged to attend. Richard Boxwell, Captain.
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Friendship Fire Company
Richard Boxwell
Capi
Stop Look Sale of Hunter Brill Estate in Star Tannery
Public sale of personal property, rIM ber and real estate of Hunter Brill Est of Star Tannery. Held Wednesday September 16 at 1 p m by Hugh Brill Admr sale notice urges attendance and lists official executor.
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Rimber
Hunter Brill
Star Tannery
Hugh Brill
Admr
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Missouri
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Weveevys Bickers Motor CO
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Solon
Veterans’ Association
Roger Salengro
Lille
Metz
Epinal
Alsace
National Confederation of War Veterans
General Confederation of Labor
Paris Railway
Metal
General Confederation
Oviedo
Talmadge
E. D. Rivers
New Deal
Georgia
Eugene Talmadge
Richard B. Russell, Jr
Rivers
Central Press
Toledo
Mola
Madrid
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