Advance orders exceed ten million for radio receivers
The At tributors' convention in Atlantic City saw orders over 10 million dollars for radio receivers to be shipped in fall and winter. Vernon M. Collamore led sales while 300 wholesalers from the U S Canada and abroad attended. New models and prices will launch with a massive advertising push. convention events ran May 27–30 with tours and receptions. Notables included Ernest Ingold C O Campbell Carl Hartman Ray Thomas Hiegie Noll and others from major auto and radio firms.
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Vernon M. Collamore
Quaker City
United States
Canada
Bellevue-Stratford
Atlanticity
Radio-Automotive
Ernest Ingold
San Francisco
C. O. Campbell
Northwest Auto Supply
Billings
Mont
Carl S. Hartman
Starter & Ignition Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Ray Thomas
Los Angeles
D. Chisholm
Greenville, S
Washington Crew Towers Over College Rowing Tide
University of Washington crews headline the national regatta on the Hudson as giants of the sport. The varsity boat averages six feet three inches and 176 pounds with capt Al Uldrickson at stroke. Junior varsity and freshman shells mirror the height of the main squad as all Husky stroke rowers are married.
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Seattle
University of Washington
Hudson
University of California
Lake Washington
Russell S. Callow
al Uldrickson
Sroke
Art Wuthenow
Huskies
Poughkeepsie
Naval Academy
Jayvee
Oresmen
Francia Blethen
Washington
California
Golden Bears
Holy Cross Stages Hecuba in Ancient Greek Style
Worcester on Memorial Day saw Holy Cross Dramatic Association present Euripides Hecuba in Greek garb with a translated cast. The event drew the Greek ambassador and staff, featured a dancing chorus, ancient hymns, and a rebuilt Athens theater setting with a sixty foot orchestra circle and eighty foot stage.
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Worcester
Mass
Holy Cross Dramatic Association
United States
Helen A. Curtin
Buffalo School
Holy Cross Glee Club
Apollo
Athens
America
Greek Academy of Ten College
Classical Center
Libel Suit Three Million Being Heard
Norfolk June 1 Trial of a 3 million libel suit brought by car owners of Boston and New York against Bank Lines Inc British shipowners began today before Judge D Lawrence Groner in federal court The claim is the largest ever filed in this district and will require several years to try The suit centers on the steamship Poleric said to be unseaworthy when it left Calcutta three years ago for New York and Boston It docked at the Azores and Rotterdam for repairs then burned and failed to reach the United States The shipowners contend it was seaworthy and the fire was caused by independent factors
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Norfolk
Car
Boston
New York
Bank Lines, Inc
D. Lawrence Groner
Poleric
Calcutta
Azores
Rotterdam
Furnishing the Home Marian Moore Glass Curtains Advise
Article promotes glass curtains as a home furnishing aid to soften glare and add color, suggesting colored glass curtains can carry a room’s color scheme. It describes bay window use with curtains hanging free at the bottom and invites readers to write for advice, with stamped self addressed envelopes.
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Marian Moore
Oana
Catalonia and Spain contrasted in National Geographic survey
A National Geographic bulletin examines Catalonia within Spain noting its economic weight and political tensions. It compares Catalonia to Ireland in Madrid's rule, describes Barcelona as a industrial hub, and highlights Catalan language and identity shaping regional loyalty and culture.
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Spain
Catalonia
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Barcelona
Ireland
Madrid
England
Irish Sea
Virginian Railway Appeal Advances for October Hearing
The Supreme Court advanced the Virginian Railway Company appeal to set aside a commerce order on shipments from New River coal mines in West Virginia. Government argues current combined freight rates with Chesapeake and Ohio block marketing coal to the Midwest. The Virginian calls the government claim erroneous and says Public Interest is not involved.
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Washington
Jane
Virginian Railway Company
New River
West Virginia
Supreme Court
Middle West
Virginian
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Catalan Flag Legend Tells of Bloodied Banner Gift
A tale says a dying Catalan hero pressed blood across a yellow scarf and passed it to countrymen as a flag. The yellow banner with four diagonal red stripes appears rarely in public but decorates coal lapels, car radiator caps, and athletic insignia.
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Catalonia
Geographical literacy ranked by United States education groups
The yearbook of the National Education Association reports tests showing the United States and United Kingdom most cited, with lists naming top rivers mountains islands and regions. It highlights the Amazon and Rhine among rivers and mountains and notes Greenland as largest island with regions like the West Indies and Hawaii frequently mentioned.
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United States
England
New York City
China
London
Germany
Department of Superintendence
National Education Association
Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Amazon
Rhine
Nile
Danube
Mississippi
Hudson
Volga
Euphrates
Saar
Jordan
Thames
Alps
Caucassus
Rocky
Ural Carpathian
Andes
Everest
Appalachian
Hymalaya
Mt. Blanc
Greenland
Ue Philhelnes
West Indies
Hawaian Islands
East Indian Islands
Porto Rico
Sicily
Samoan Islands
Lynch Defeated in Frint ers Election by Charles Howard
Indianapolis June 1 James M Lynch longtime International Typographical Union president suffered his first political setback as incomplete returns show him 2200 votes behind Charles P Howard of Chicago from 735 local unions with about 100 more to hear. Results mailed to headquarters indicate little chance of change.
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Indianapolis
Ind
James M. Lynch
International Typographical Union
Charles P. Howard
Chicago
Lynch
Howard
Long handled dust pan eases sweeping tasks
A brief note highlights the efficiency of long handled dust pans that reduce bending during sweeping. The item is among the few designs labeled sexable for ergonomic use.
Former Princes Enter University Bonn Story
Berlin reports four young princes linked to former Crown Prince William have enrolled at the University of Bonn. Wilhelm studies law while Ferdinand pursues cultural letters and science. The move reflects Bonn’s traditional Hohenzollern alma mater amid prior debates over Heidelberg or Leipzig options.
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Wilhelm
Louis Ferdinand
Bonn
Berlin
Louis Eere
William
University of
Hohenzollerns
Ferdinand
Gutsbesitzer
Frederick William
Cologne
Heidelberg
Leipsic University
Philadelphia Opens Seccut Centennial World Exposition
Philadelphia assumes world host duties as the Seccut Centennial begins with a grand ceremony. Officials cut the gates on a 1,000 acre site housing five major halls and numerous exhibits to attract visitors from global destinations.
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Philadelphia
World expo to welcome millions over six months
Exhibits feature dining across nations with literature science and industry from the past 150 years. The event aims to draw millions of visitors in the next six months.
Dollar model dies in Philadelphia portrait pioneer
Miss Anna Williams, a retired teacher who served as the 1876 model for the silver dollar, has died in Philadelphia. The life of the woman linked to a key U S coin ends after a long career in education.
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Philadelphia
Anna W. Williams
DuBois Addresses Alumni On Negro Education Duty
Dr. DuBois spoke to the alumni association of the Bluefield Colored Institute on Tuesday evening praising scholarly standards. He analyzed educational opportunities for Negroes across schools and urged alumni action to expand their institution. Tonight at 7 o'clock the institute will hold its thirtieth annual commencement with an address anticipated.
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Duboise
DuBois
Alumni Association of
Sica Colored Institute
Necro
Institute
At & O
Bluefield Colored Institute
Congress Debates French Debt Closure and Prohibition Campaign
The Day In Washington reports the house handling of the French debt matter with a cloture vote on a third legislation over several years. President Coolidge’s personal campaign against state prohibition is noted by Senator Borah. Former Commissioner David J. Lewis testifies to a senate investigation. The Supreme Court upholds the Internal Revenue Service authority to issue alcohol denaturing permits.
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Ceotiden
Borah
David J. Lewis
Senate
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Supreme Court
Bluefield Woman's Improvement Club Elects Officers
Dr. Carter G. Woodson in Washington D C hosts notes from May 20 meeting at Mrs. E W Lomax home. A large attendance praised loyal support and patronage. Officers elected include W C Moore president BE L Rann vice president Lillian Trigz secretary N L Wade corresponding secretary Nellie Wynn treasurer.
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E. W. Lomax
Bluefield
Civic department chairmen named for club meeting
Rogers remains chairman of the civic department with Mrs Bettie Dabney heading the social department. Mrs W W Loman is named chairman of the educational department and Mrs J W Moore heads the young folks department. The club will meet with Mrs Bettie Dabney Thursday and all interested friends are invited. Final plans for attending the State Federation meeting in Beckley will be made. Visitors are welcome.
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Bettie Dabney
State Federation
Beckley
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