Hoover Arrives Rio on Utah for Brazil Visit
President elect Herbert Hoover nears Rio de Janeiro aboard the U S S Utah after a South American tour. Brazilian President Washington Luís and officials greet Hoover with a state visit including a reception at Guanabara Palace and a session of Congress before Hoover tours the city and meets officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Lec Herbert Hoover
Rio de Janeiro
Florida
Picture Harbor
Bahia
Rio Grande Do Sul
Arbor
C. R. Train
The
Tah
Amerin
Hoover
Ashington Luis
Brazil
Mello Vianna
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Guanabara Palace
National Congress
Supreme Court
Washington Luis
Bankrupt Weissman Case Tracked Ten Years In Federal Courts
New Haven Conn December 21 A bankruptcy case from Joseph Weissman a wholesale dry goods merchant who failed ten years ago continues in federal court. Creditors challenge stock liquidation seeking return of merchandise. The last reclaimant T A Shaw Co Chicago asks 7000 worth of goods. Judge Edwin S Thomas reviews papers as trustee holds funds in savings banks awaiting distribution within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New Haven
Conn
Joseph Weissman
Weissman
T. A. Shaw Co
Chicago
Edwin S. Thomas
British workmen beat gold with ancient Egyptian tools
In Birmingham, craftsmen use wooden hammers and anvils identical to those of Tutankhamen era to beat gold leaf. The age old methods persist as machines fail to replicate the craftsmanship in the gold beating trade where men perform the beating and women handle the delicate leaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Birmingham
Tutankhamen
Cisco Zoo Bear Returns to Captivity After Liberty
The wandering cub bear from Cisco Zoo is recaptured after three months at large. Local youths Berchell Johnson and two companions seized the cub during a hunting outing, tied its feet, and used a wheelbarrow to bring it to Cisco. Zoo officials secured the cub despite the boys’ wish to keep it as a mascot. A separate note mentions a white satin evening gown with opalescent beads and elaborate beadwork on the bodice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Cisco
Texas
Cisco Zoo
Berchell Johnson
Brain
Students of W T S T C Off for Homes
Canyon Texas December 21 bus trains and private autos depart with about 1200 West Texas State Teachers College students heading home. Most travel within 100 miles, some longer to South Texas and other states. Faculty also leaving. president J A Hill to Austin. several staff to Crow San Marcos McKinney and Lampasas. classroom staff to holidays. doors reopen January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Canyon
West Texas State Teachers College
South Texas
Canyon Public Schools
J. A. Hill
Austin
Mattie Swayne
Crow
Texas
San Marcos
McKinney
Lampasas
Novella Goodman
Mary Carlisle
Maude Noyes
Geo. Mullins
Hatti. M. Anderson
Amarillo
Wildcat Killed by Indiana Hunter Near Sullivan
Grover Cerager shot and killed a large wildcat in Haddon Township near Sullivan Indiana after the animal jumped his dog and took refuge in a tree. He sold the hide to Ezra Howard, a local fur buyer, who called it one of the best in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Sullivan
Ind
Grover Cerager
Haddon Township
Here
Cerager
Ezra Howard
Sullivan County
Man Versus Plane Lawsuit Arises in Essex
A pedestrian collision involving an aircraft led to what is believed to be the first lawsuit against a plane for running down a pedestrian. The incident occurred after an early July forced landing during which the aircraft struck a boy. Earthquakes in the area average about 30 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dee
Essex
German scientist proposes wire talkie improvement
Paris date December 21 report from Paris describes Dr. Otto Stille of Berlin presenting a device for talking into a fine steel wire wound on a small spool. He demonstrated that one can speak into the wire as easily as using a telephone, with the audible part of a talkie envisioned to be transmitted over the wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Paris
Hollywood
Otto Stille
Berlin
Airmail Expands Links Between U.S. and Mexico
Mexican business leaders find air mail shortens distances to U S manufacturing and commerce. A six week service shows outbound mail from Laredo to Mexico City exceeds inbound. The route links rugged terrain as part of the flying express. A New York Montreal line is also financially successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Chicago
America
American Air Transport Association
Laredo
Texas
Mexico City
New New York-Montreal
Bishop Seaman to Preach Next Sunday at St Andrews
Bishop FE Cecil Seaman of the Protestant Episcopal Church in North Texas will preach at 11 o'clock Sunday morning at St Andrews Church corner of Ninth and Fillmore. The service marks his first local sermon since returning from the General Convention in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Cecil Seaman
Protestant Episcopal Church
District of North Texas
St. Andrews Church
Ninth and
Fillmore
F. A. Foster
Washington
Seaman
Upshaw
Young People’s Service League
New Nip Mail Route Expands U S Cuba Link via Atlanta Miami
A new daily Nip mail route opens from Atlanta to Miami enabling a direct foreign service to Havana Cuba. Pan American Airways plans to extend this line to the Panama Canal and onward to Central America, signaling substantial patronage and regional modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Atlanta
Miami
Pan American Airways
Panama Canal
Central America
Real Actors Berlin Impromptu Play Night
Berlin performers stage spontaneous dramas inviting the audience to supply an imaginary play title. The event showcases local actors and actresses in a lighthearted, interactive program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Playwright troupe improvises plot during performance
A theater troupe performs an improvised play, creating plot and dialogue as scenes unfold. Separately, Noorvik in Alaska hosts the northernmost telephone pole in the western hemisphere, part of a government owned and maintained line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noorvik
Alaska
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ethel
It Abitiv
Enhle
Cisco, Texas
W.T.S.T.C
Wildcat
Indiana
Tour Druggist
Sugar Institute
Travel
Lehi Die Dae
Mexico
Oer Board of Trade
Beeston - Galveston
Sm All Markets
James E. Be Mist & Co
MAE All Paine Ipal
LaSalle
Beaver St
New York
Amarillo Bide
Imperial Brand
Little Boys
Polk al Department Stores Inc
Satine
Cretonne
Gray Cretonne
Willaloom
Silk Bayon
Ling IS
Rie
Beacon
Children’s Beacon
Robes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!