Plaza Hall Blaze Threatens Irish Sweepstakes Hall
Dublin's Plaza Hall, site of the Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes, was largely destroyed by fire. Firefighters fought to save the building as a fatal drum and counterfoil records burned. officials reported no foils were lost as they were kept in a fireproof strong room. Incendiary blame and water pressure problems were cited as factors. Three hundred sweep staff watched in fear as the hall collapsed after firefighters narrowly escaped danger.
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George Macdonagh
Dublin
U.P
Great Plaza Hall
Greater
Joseph McGrath
Farlsfort Terrace
Three Generations on the Royal Yacht in 1909
A late 1909 photo aboard the royal yacht shows Edward VII seated with George, then Prince of Wales, and his heir. Edward’s death followed in May 1910 as George V ascended the throne and marked his silver jubilee this year.
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George
Edward VII
Prince of Wales
Edward
George V
Treasury position as of April in Washington report
The treasury on April 22 reports receipts of $25,101,062.15 and expenditures of $35,057,980.48 leaving a balance of $2,074,530,763.45. Customs receipts for the month are $23,715,343.25. For the fiscal year since July 1 receipts total $3,051,309,136.53 and expenditures $5,686,367,914.25, including $2,828,863,232.82 in emergency spending, with a net excess of $2,635,058,777.72. Gold assets stand at $8,676,778,505.43.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Lions District Two-T elects Randal as governor in Texas convention
Ralph Randal of Panhandle was elected district governor and Childress named 1936 convention city as Lions clubs District Two-T closed a three day convention in Plainview. W. W. Evans presided, with talks by W. H. Patrick and Past Governors Greene Harrington Walker. A proposed shift to 10 members at large per district was approved for state conventions. A Mexico City international meet was discussed. Registration reached 527 with 33 clubs present.
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Plainview
Ralph Randal
Panhandle
Childress
Lions Clubs
Texas
Mexico City
Robbers’ Fondness For Food Loses Grocer $325
St Louis April 4 Mau rice Kornblet grocer hid $320 in pockets and basket but two men stopped him and took the money plus the basket. The thieves asked what was in the basket and Kornblet replied groceries. They grinned and departed with the entire $325.
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ST. Louis
Maurice Kornblet
Korn
Bank Account for Sailor is Waiting
In November 1914 the Swedish steamer Zamora docked in Boston for hours. Hakon Andersson of Gothenburg deposited 216 dollars in the East Boston Savings Bank and left the book with the Norwegian Seamen's Mission. The mission later disappeared and Andersson has not been heard from since. The Swedish Consul has...
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Boston
U.P
Europe
Zamora
Hakon Andersson
Gottenborg
Sweden
East Boston
Anderson
Deposit Earns Interest as Search Continues for Missing Man
A search is underway to locate him so he can return alive and claim a $216 deposit that has accrued interest and grown to nearly $500. The story notes the growing sum and the ongoing effort to bring him back.
U S and France to Connect by Direct Radio Telephone
Paris announces direct radio telephone links with the United States will be established soon through the initiative of Georges Mandel. A French official will travel to the U S to arrange details, ending prior dependence on London for transatlantic radio telephone contact.
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Paris
U.P
United States
France
Georges Mandel
London
Captain Haine Finds Three Whales Entangled in Cable
While mapping 27,000 miles of coastal cable activity Captain Haine discovers three whales tangled in the line off the South American coast.
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Haine
Father of Former Governor is Dead
O. M. Roberts 74 son of former Gov. O. M. Roberts died here Tuesday night. Born in Tyler February 14, 1861, he attended school in Austin, was a farmer and night watchman at the University of Texas. Survivors include his widow four daughters Eunelia Degress Dallas Beal Stone Nanie Evelyn Walker L. R. Shiflett Robstown and two sons O. W. and R. L. Roberts Austin. Funeral services will be conducted in Austin probably today.
Early Florida Indians Built Successful Cattle Raising
Historians assert that Florida’s early Indigenous communities practiced effective cattle raising, shaping regional agricultural practices and economic activity in pre-contact times.
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Florida
Traffic Safety Essay Third Place Winner
A traffic safety essay condemns careless driving and urges respect for rules. It argues drivers endanger pedestrians with speeding and red lights and calls for obeying the Golden Rule and cooperating with police to reduce accidents. It emphasizes human life over risky driving.
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Sara Wyatt
Sealing Season at St. John's Falters
The Imogene returns from the sealing grounds with 21 000 pelts fewer than last year as Newfoundland's fleet reports poor catches across eight vessels. Ice conditions are blamed for the disappointing season.
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ST. John's
N. F
Newfoundland
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