Gas station encounter over a lone rider
A motorist with only thirty cents asks for one gallon of gas at a station. The attendant scoffs and accuses him of trying to wean the car, mocking the request as the driver stands stunned by the exchange.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1927
Page
8
Senator Declares Feminist Stance After Capitol Encounter
A known Senator hurries from the Capitol startling a waiting taxi passenger who rebukes him harshly. He replies with dignity, claiming he is a feminist who supports woman suffrage before he orders the chauffeur to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Dawes Favored Over Hoover In GOP Presidential Prospects
Rodney Dutcher argues Dawes has broader appeal to farmers senators and business interests while Hoover relies on publicity and finance backing. He notes Mellon and Morgan ties favor Dawes, with Old Guard support potentially shifting to Dawes as convention approaches. Hoover faces opposition from anti Hoover elements within party ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Dawes
America
Morgan
Senate
Curtis
Watson
Reed
Smoot
Moses
Pennsylvania
Mellon
Wood
Death of Judge Elbert H. Gary Ends Industrial Era Leader
The death of Judge Elbert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel, ends a career from Wheaton Illinois farmer boy to college graduate and grocer's clerk. He served as county judge, led Federal Steel, and was central to the 1901 steel merger becoming head of the first billion dollar corporation. His fortune was about 100 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Wheaton
Federal Steel Company
Morgan, Frick
Carnegie
Schwab
Judge Gary
America
Borah seeks full probe of Kellogg Nicaragua bombings
Senator Borah urges a detailed public report on Secretary Kelloggs Nicaragua enterprises that caused the deaths of 300 to 400 natives by American bombs. He says the incident has stirred strong distrust and hostility across Latin America and demands full disclosure of all data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Kellogg
Nicaragua
Latin America
Keep America American Slogan Urges Enduring Democracy
Former National Commander Hanford MacNider promotes the slogan Keep America American to replace Make the world safe for democracy. He argues that preserving American character protects democracy at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Hanford MacNider
American Legion
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