Illinois Vote Prospects Weigh on Hoover Smith
Chicago editorial and political commentary weigh Illinois prospects in the 1928 presidential race. The piece cites Hoover’s advantages, Smith’s vulnerabilities, and fears of religious prejudice influencing Protestant Republicans while noting uncertain but leaning support for Hoover ahead of November.
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Chicago
Illinois
Herbert Hoover
Pennsylvania
Chicago Tribune
Smith
James O'Donnel Bennett
Tribune
Hoover
the Tribune
Rome
Tarian
Mr. Hoover
Indiary
The
Daily News
Lowden
Thoughtful lines from Malachi and Carlyle on unity
A religious reflection cites Malachi 2 10 asking why men betray brothers and break God's covenant and quotes Carlyle on the infinite help men can give each other.
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Malachi
Carlyle
Readers should challenge stories to improve accuracy
An Ohio professor disputes Arthur Brisbane on the Gulf Stream and its effects. The piece argues readers and editors should welcome informed criticism to improve news quality and factual reporting.
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C. E. Cooper
Ohio University
The
Messenger
Cooper
Arthur Brisbane
Gulf Stream
Road building program 1928 eyed by large federal aid totals
The American Automobile Association reports a 1928 highway plan totaling about 1.36 billion dollars with over 600000 miles of surfaced highways and a federal-aid system near two-thirds complete. It notes 71074 miles of federal-aid roads completed by mid 1928, with 10779 under construction and 3118.4 approved, while total 1928 highway construction planned approaches 31000 miles and spending rises above 225 million dollars from 1927.
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Uncle Sam
United States
America
American Automobile Association
Bureau of Public Roads
Traffic Chaos in Small Towns Spreads as Cars Multiply
A witness from Athens notes traffic congestion worsens daily as more cars crowd narrow streets. Drivers blame others, pedestrians scramble, and police struggle to manage movement while jams persist despite efforts.
Wisconsin trout and Wall Street strings on the Fed
Arthur Brisbane contends Wisconsin trout would bite the presidents bait if fed by the federal reserve. He questions the Fed acting to promote usury and raise business costs. A Los Angeles businessman suggests Wall Street figures with leverage over the Fed aim to push rates up to curb speculation.
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Wisconsin
Federal Reserve
Coolidge
Los Angeles
Wall Street
Stock gambling and murder claims roil early 20th century voice
A writer rails against rising prices and usury blaming Wall Street and London. Poison claims surround Alfred Loewenstein after his death as Scotland Yard probes a possible profit motive for stock gamblers. Rockefeller Jr. funds model colored housing with a bank aiding fair access.
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Paul
Alfred Loewenstein
London
Scotland Yard
Loewenstein
Pigeonholed Complaints Burden Police Amid Bootlegger Cash Flows
Chicago crime commission says 60 000 complaints to the police were pigeonholed as a simple way to clear them. The period notes police busy with bootleggers from whom regular collections must be made.
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Chicago
Crime Commission
NYC Speakeasies Pay At Least Ten Million For Protection
A private investigation by Mr. Curus H. K. Curtis finds New York City speakeasies pay no less than ten million dollars yearly for local protection. The report notes this excludes additional payments to federal enforcement figures.
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Curus H. K. Curtis
New York City
Official Corrects Figure in Bold Statement
A distinguished official disputes a cited amount, saying the correct figure is $15,000,000 if it is a nickel, correcting the previous claim of $10,000,000. The exchange highlights a discrepancy in financial figures and attention to precision.
FTC Probes Dodge Chrysler Buyout Amid Calls For Efficiency
The federal trade commission plans an inquiry into Chrysler's absorption of Dodge Brothers. Proponents urge Mr. Chrysler to be lauded for expanding scale and trimming overhead. The deal, now in bankers hands, is framed as public service and a boost to national efficiency.
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Federal Trade Commission
Dodge Brothers
Chrysler Automobile Company
Chrysler
Dodge Company
Costa Rica seeks league view on Monroe Doctrine
Costa Rica asks the League of Nations to interpret the Monroe Doctrine, arguing the policy is an American matter and the league should have no interpretation to offer. The United States states no conquer or hold policy for American continents without facing the U S. The Marathon at the Irish games was won by Jose Ray, with Steytler second and Adams third. O'Reilly Doyle and McKeon finished fourth to sixth. Ohio Tuesday reported a win, while Josephus Daniels promises Democrats support in North Carolina.
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Costa Rica
League of Nations
League
United States
Jose Ray
Steytler
South Africa
Adams
O'Reilly
Doyle
McKeon
Dublin
Ohio
Josephus Daniels
Sahara
North Carolina
Man Arrested in New York for Selling Brooklyn Bridge Twice
A man was arrested in New York after attempting to sell the Brooklyn Bridge twice. The piece notes a sharp remark about his fit for political campaigns and references a Chanute Kansas prize for a good roads slogan.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
al Smith
Farm
A Gil
Chanute
Kas
Health and Diet Advice From Dr Frank McCoy
Answering reader questions on health and diet, Dr. Frank McCoy explains cheese as a wholesome protein when paired with greens, discusses cheese varieties and aging, and suggests practical combos with raw vegetables and wholewheat bread. He notes digestion and digestion of milk, plus a reader query about weight gain with a medical cautious approach.
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Frank McCoy
Advice on mole removal and white spots on hands
The columnist advises a physician skilled in high frequency spark and electric needle for mole removal. White spots on the hands are linked to acidosis causing pigment loss. they will not spread if diet and hygiene are improved.
Shrine to Stradivarius Fiddles Punctuates Times Square Street Life
In Manhattan’s Broadway belt a Wurlitzer showroom houses a dozen Stradivarius violins behind a steel door valued at about 35000 each, while nearby signs offer marcel waves and dancing lessons. A young violin expert-workers as salesman and custodian, hoping one day to own a Strad. The scene captures a mix of commerce, legend, and street theater in the Gauche heart of 42nd street.
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Gilbert Swan Messenger
New York
Manhattan
Broadway
Stradivarius
Wurlitzer
Fiddies
Mme. Platois
Marcel
Dottie Alien
42Nd Street
Quiz column excerpts reveal names and facts from puzzles
The page presents Q and A items about Zasu Pitts name origin, ski jump records, air mail times, census figures, sugar cane altitudes in Mexico, navy yard draftsmen, and a Cagliostro biography. It also notes Miss Alba as a young woman, with brief biographical detail.
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Department of Commerce
Mexico
Pan American Union
Pacific Coast
United States Navy Yards
Cagliostro
Giuseppe Balsamo
Palermo
Saint Leon
Italy
Order of Brothers of Mercy
Count Cagliostro
Europe
Rome
T. Q
Thea Alba
Miss Alba
Word Puzzle From Cross-Word Clues Pack
Puzzle prompts a six letter word key with no unused letters. Clues mix misspellings and partial words like drone bee tents wheel Gossert elli Pe chicle and more. Contains scattered definitions and decorative phrases across varied topics including cooking compass and seating.
Public debate on protective tariffs in Athens auditorium
Twenty years ago a public debate will be held at the Athens auditorium tonight between General C H Grosvenor and Dr Henry W Elson on the advisability of levying a protective tariff. Also notes on travels, scientific feats, and historical questions appear in this miscellaneous page.
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Athens
C. H. Grosvenor
Henry W. Elson
Treaty peace with the Indians at Detroit in 1765
A historical note for this date recalls the 1765 treaty of peace with the Indians made at Detroit. It also mentions Albany fires in 1814 and 1815 causing extensive damage and Darrow’s acquittal in the McNamara dynamite case in 1912.
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Detroit
Albany
N. Y
Clarence 8. Darrow
McNamara Brothers
Los Angeles
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By the Way
Frederick J. Haskin
Zasu Pitts
Eliza
Susan
L. A
Henry Hall
Revelstroke
Nels Nelson
Revelstoke
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Thers
Proton
Mlels
Carl Stickney
Henderson- Crider Drug Company
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Harry Stalder
Mary
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D. H. Thomas
Miss Grace Beverage
Columbus
Medical Society of Metaphysic Research
Berlin
Teddy Roosevelt
H. PF
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
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Roye
Picardy
Washington
United Mine Workers of America
J. B. Bain
Ruth
Indianapolis
Ind
Mr. Bain
Mrs
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Chillicothe
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