Women pilots reach Tucson in transcontinental air derby stop
Six entrants in the women's transcontinental air derby landed safely in Tucson from Phoenix. Gladys O'Donnell led at 10 41 56 with a 41 56 flight. Marjorie Doig followed at 10 46 49 in 44 19. South Barron finished third at 11 04 19 in 56 19. Mildred Morgan 11 03 16, Jean La Rene 11 02 28, Ruth Stewart 11 41 18 41 in 1 10 41. Doig reports a wheel blowout but no other damage.
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Tucson
Ariz
Gladys O’donnell
Long Beach
Phoenix
Marjorie Doig
Danbury
Conn
Mrs. O'Donnell
Srtuth Barron
Hollywood
Mildred Morgan
Beverly Hills
Jean la Rene
Kansas City
Ruth Stewart
St. Louis
Pilot Lands His Flaming Airplane
Bernard Rawson a 22 year old Bay City Michigan pilot safely landed a burning cabin mono plane from 2000 feet while four passengers including a woman used fire extinguishers. Cleo Slagle and Florence Davis alerted him and escaped unharmed aside from scratches when a gasoline explosion wrecked the craft after the fire subsided.
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Pontiac
Mich
Bernard Rawson
Bay City
Rawson
The
Aircraft Corporation
Cleveland
Cleo Slagle
Florence Davis
Divers Search For Bodies Of Sunken Ferry Victims
Divers in New Hampshire comb the Connecticut River near Westmoreland for bodies after a sunken cable ferry claimd four lives. Victims Ray Austin 30 Mast Putney his wife their baby daughter and boarder William Clark perished when an auto sank with the ferry crossing from Westmoreland to East Putney. The vehicle was found at the river bottom.
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Westmoreland
N. H
Aus
Connecticut River
Ray Austin
Mast Putney
William Clark
Austin
East Putney
Man Charged With Murdering Brother
Guillermo Soto is jailed in St Johns Arizona on charges of shooting his brother Higinio Soto to death in the mountains near Springerville last week. An Apache County examination found a bullet wound and prompted the arrest. Suspicious burial actions tied to a will leaving all property to Guillermo spurred the inquiry.
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ST. Johns
Ariz
Guillermo Soto
Higinio Soto
Springerville
Apache County
Guillermo
Rains Bring Relief as Drought Eases for Midwest
Washington reports weather bureau forecast of more showers easing drought across a large middle west area. Officials say precipitation in the last 24 hours extended into regions long without rain, including southern North Dakota and much of South Dakota, with further rains expected tonight and tomorrow.
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Washington
Middle West
Weather Bureau
Bureau
North Dakota
South Dakota
Indian Pageant Opens in Albuquerque Celebration
In Albuquerque New Mexico on August 19 the First American Indian pagent opened, drawing Navajo and Pueblo participants in traditional dress. Elders chiefs and children marched in the crowd as residents recalled the old southwest amid vibrant displays and cultural pageantry.
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New Mexico City
Albuquerque
N. M
Old Southwest
New Southwest
Julian Defies Oil Regulation In Oklahoma City Incident
Los Angeles oil man C. C. Julian facing a suit by Oklahoma Attorney General J. Berry King over alleged violations of state probation and conservation laws. Julian, who has entered the slusher field, argues he is not violating any order as he builds a refinery a pipeline is absent and he is establishing a retail marketing network with filling stations near Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
C. C. Julian
Los Angeles
J. Berry King
Julian
Glendale Woman Killed In Auto Accident Near Yarnell Hill
Mrs. Harry A. Gilmore of Glendale was killed when her car overturned on the Hassayampa trail near Yarnell Hill summit. Her husband was seriously injured and hospitalized in Prescott.
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Glendale
Prescott
Ariz
Harry A. Gilmore
Yarnell Hill
Nevada Seeks Man Who Issued Checks On Phantom Bank
Police in Reno and Sparks search for J. W. Williams driving a car with an Arizona plate. He circulated checks from 15 to 80 dollars printed for the non existent Miami Merchants Bank in Arizona, posing as a real estate and insurance man and passing the fake checks on local merchants.
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Nevada
Reno
Sparks
J. W. Williams
Arizona
Miami, Ariz
Miami Merchants Bank
Williams
Schneider Sets New Westward Air Record
An 18 year old Jersey City pilot Eddie Schneider completed a westward trans continental flight in 29 hours 41 minutes setting a junior air record. He began in Westfield New Jersey August 14 and ended at Los Angeles California August 19 after refueling stops and weather challenges including a tree strike in Altoona Pennsylvania.
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Los Angeles
Jersey City
Eddie Schneider
United States
Frank Goldsborough
New York
Schneider
Westfield
N. J
Altoona
Laying Of Paving Begins Next Week In Winslow
On August 26 the Southern California Roads Co will start laying the black stuff for the Winslow paving project, with completion expected in 90 days. Curbing on Third and Fourth streets and nearby avenues is underway, rough grading on Third Street and Hicks Avenue has begun, and partial curb work is finished.
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Winslow
Southern California Roads Co
C. H. Payson
Berry, Warren and Kinsley Avenues
Third Street
Hicks Avenue
Northern Alliance denies nationalist advance on Hai Chow-Tungkwan line
General Feng Yu-Hsiang, commander of northern rebels in Honan, refutes nationalist claims of gains after an attack 50 miles east of Lantieng. He says 5,000 Kuominchan troops surged against nationalist positions despite rain, reporting 2,000 nationalist deaths. The assault featured light machine guns and swords.
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Shanghai
Feng Yu-Hsiang
Haichow-Tungkwan
Honan
Kuominchan
People’s Army
Lantieng
Appropriation Approved for Hopi Bridge Construction
E K Miller announces an appropriation of about 23000 for creosoted piling trestle bridges at Polacca and Oraibi Washes on the Hopi reservation. The funds come from a 250000 Indian roads appropriation after a federal inspection, with contracts to be let per Karl L Hudson plans and specs.
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Polacca
Oraibi
E. K. Miller
Keams
Canyon Indian Agency
Oraibi - Wash
C. J. Rhoades
Commissioner of
Indian Affairs
Karl Hudson
Board of Supervisors
Holbrook and Winslow Chambers of Commerce
Arizona
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Miller
Holbrook
Winslow
Navajo County
Blue Canyon
Grand Canyon
Kaibab Forest
Karl L. Hudson
Party Leaders Clash Over November Contest In Congress
Democratic National Committee chairman Jouett Shouse laid out the Democratic case in a radio address criticizing the administration. Republican floor leader John Q Tilson issued a rapid press statement defending the party and countering the charges as a battle for control of Congress intensifies. Robert H Lucas, an exiled figure, is noted in the framing of the dispute.
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Washington
Congress
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
John Q. Tilson
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Robert H. Lucas
Former circus owner Al Barnes critically ill with pneumonia
Al Barnes, once a famed circus proprietor, is hospitalized in critical condition with pneumonia. Dr Hollingsworth reports a relapse last night and notes no visitors are allowed.
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Los Angeles
al. G. Barnes
JL. DG. Hollingsworth
Fire Department Quells Vehicle Blaze at Cardaft Transfer Co
A truck owned by Cardaft Transfer Co sustained slight damage after an automobile fire started by a short circuit this afternoon. The local volunteer fire department responded quickly and extinguished the flames using chemicals.
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Cardaft Transfer Co
Evangelist McPherson Loses Sight in Mystery Illness
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson reportedly went blind today due to a nervous ailment. Her private secretary Emma Schaeffer announced the condition after visiting at the Malibu beach cottage and at Angelus Temple, where followers gathered to pray.
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Aimee Semple McPherson
Los Angeles
Emma Schaeffer
Miss Schaeffer
the Evangelist
Temple Board of Directors
Mrs. McPherson
Hyde Named Head Drought Relief (Hoover appoints secretary)
Secretary Hyde was named by President Hoover as chair of the national drought relief committee. He directs reductions on grain freight shipments and instructs county agents to monitor the situation. The committee will coordinate federal efforts with state relief groups and fast track feed movement to drought areas.
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Washington
Hyde
Hoover
National Drought Relief Committee
Agriculture Department
National Relief Committee
Navy Planes Stop in Tucson for Eastward Flight
Three navy aircraft including two fighting ships and a Sikorsky amphibian transport passed through Tucson en route to Chicago for the national air races from August 23 to September 1. The 18-plane unit arrived from San Diego. two ships suffered wing spars damage and were held for repairs.
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Tucson
Ariz
Navy
el Paso
San Diego
Chicago
Bar Silver Falls in New York Market Note
New York Aug 19 bar silver fell as trading closed with weak demand noted. Prices slid amid cautious buying, reflecting broader commodity softness and regional market pressures impacting bullion activity.
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New York
Buar
Hopi Snake Dance Roads Passable for Attendees Only
Navajo County engineers warn the Leupp Oraibi route to Hotevilla may be the sole usable access for the Hopi Snake Dance on Sunday August 24. Flooded washes on Polacca Oraibi and Winslow Polacca corridors hinder travel. no Indian Department bridges exist at the washes. The Winslow Oraibi road via Teupa is being prepped but weather remains unsettled, with overflows altering courses and delaying improvements.
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Leupp - Oraibi Road
Navajo County
Karl Hudson
Hotevilla
Winslow
Black Mesa
Indian Department
Navajo County Highway Department
Keams Canyon
Winston District
Page Siz
Dry Administrator Under Suspension
George Golding prohibition administrator at Albany New York is under indefinite suspension on charges of personal misconduct. If sustained he will be dismissed from service. Prohibition Director Woodcock announced measures against illegal personal behavior of agents and said Golding faced charges of misconduct with several stenographers in his office.
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Washington
George Golding
Prohibition
Albany
New York
Woodcock
Golding
Freeman Named In Zuta Loan Case In Evanston
Chicago August 19 AP William O Freeman a furloughed Chicago police lieutenant now Evanston chief of police was added to the list of officials who accepted aid from gang lord Jack Zuta A letter on Evanston police stationery signed Bill Freeman acknowledged by Freeman showed a loan of 400 never repaid He said Zuta promised to call back after he paid 175 but never did
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Chicago
William O. Freeman
Evanston
Jack Zuta
Bill Freeman
Zuta
Freemen
Zuta Strong Box
Ten More Bodies Recovered From Blakeburn Mine Disaster
In Blakeburn British Columbia AP report the rescue team found ten unmarked bodies today bringing the death toll to 55 after an explosion last week. Miners were believed to have died from after damp rather than blast force with only one corpse showing slight burn marks. The final body was located about 4100 feet from the mine entrance.
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Blakeburn
B. C
Pinal Supervisor Undergoes Major Operation in Hollywood
Robert Denton, Pinal county Arizona supervisor, underwent a major operation at a Hollywood hospital. Doctors report his condition favorable. He resides in Casa Grande and was accompanied by Mrs. Denton and their son Robert, with Denton stationed at the Union Pacific Railroad news bureau.
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Hollywood
Cal
Robert Denton
Pinal County
Arizona
Hollywood Hospital
Denton
Casa Grande
Robert
Union Pacific Railroad
Two Legislative Bodies To Meet In Mexico City
Excelsior reports two chambers of deputies will convene in Mexico City on September 1. One meets in the usual chamber quarters, the other in El Teatro Iris. About 150 men, named in the nationwide poll, will attend the latter session after being excluded from the preliminary congress due to credentials issues.
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Mexico City
Excelsior
Chamber
el Teatro Iris
Mexican Congress
Mob lynches accused attacker of two girls in North Carolina
In Tarboro a mob of about 200 masked men forcibly released Oliver Moore from Edgecombe jail and hanged the 29 year old accused attacker of two white girls, then riddled his body with bullets near Wilson County. Deputy Watson was forced to unlock cells as the crowd seized Moore. Moore had faced a preliminary hearing on charges of assaulting 5 year old Ethel Abate and 7 year old Lucile Morgan.
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Tarboro
N. C
Oliver Moore
Edgecombe County
Wilson County
R. O. Watson
Watson
Moore
Deak
Ethel Abate
Lucile Morgan
Litte
Architects Needed by Government for Public Buildings
Washington August 19 government calls for assistant and associate architects due to a large public works program. Applications accepted until September 3 with salaries of 2600 and 3200 dollars respectively. Higher roles filled by promotion. Details from Civil Service Commission or local examiners.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Civil Services Commission
United States Civil Service Commission
Board of
United States Civil Service Examiners
Gary Banks Close In One Day
Gary Indiana August 19 AP another Gary bank was closed today the fourth in a week and the third in a day The Gary Labor Bank founded in 1925 said it would remain closed to protect its resources A small run on the bank late yesterday followed the closings of Mid-City State Bank and its Fifth Avenue Bank and worried directors leading to action
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Gary
Ind
Gary Labor Bank
Mid-City State Bank
Fifth Avenue Bank
Society Girl Dies In Crash In Newport
Miss Mary Pope 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Russell Pope, New York, died in Newport after a car collision. The vehicle, a gift from her grandmother, struck another automobile. she passed away en route to hospital.
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Newport
R. L
Mary Pope
John. Russell Pope
New York
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