The Archive · 1930

M. S. Durban in Heavy Seas

London, Feb. 21.

The Admiralty states that, during a severe and sudden storm at Nassau, Bahamas, on Monday last, violent seas broke over the forecastle and upper deck of the] cruiser Durban, Mr, 'Whittaker, 'Commissioned Gunner, sustained two] broken ribs, besides' other minor injuries, while My. Renton, the] blacksmith, also received severe injuries, Eleven other members of the! crew received minor injuries. During the storm three of the boats; belonging to the ship were driven ashore, two of them being practically' wrecked—Wireless through Reuter.

Wasnnoron, Feb. 20—Pleading poor health asa cause, Mr. T. V. O'Connor has asked' President Hoover to relieve him from his duties as chairman of the U.S. nipping Board. My. O'Connor said that while his health was such that ha does not feel able to continue to head the board, he was willing to continue to serve as a member. The group consists of a chairman, a Vice-chairman and five commissioners. Mr. E. C. Plummer is vieechairman—United Press. adventures. 'The reporter indicated the was no "Daddy" Browning snd that his personal resources! would not extend to an extensive education for other people's 'Tady' pro and gave the interview] friends, so. Baker finally" com-

for a cash payment of $1 together with a, promise that the reporter vould provide him with two 50 cent cigars daily until he is taken away to New York—United Press.

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