Billie Burke Returns to New York Amid Mixed Remembrance
A quiet Rialto welcome marks Billie Burke's homecoming, honoring her as a leading light in light comedy and noting her late husband Flo Ziegfeld. The piece recalls their opulent life at Burke Crest in Tarrytown, Ziegfeld's financial collapse, and Burke's return to cinema as her fame endures.
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New York
Rialto
Billie Burke
Comediennes
Flo Ziegfeld
Broadway
Miss Burke
Chatelaine
Tarrytown
Ziegfeld
Patricia
Dillingham
Erlanger
Stadios
Harlem Tastes and Tints from a City Stage
The piece sketches Harlem cultural life with figures like Blanch Dunn, Duke Ellington, Joe Louis, Bill Robinson and Ethel Waters. It notes venues from The Temple of the Golden Walls cafe to the Alhambra Grill and 101 Ranch, and contrasts Harlem slang with Broadway patois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanch Dunn
Harlem
Duke Ellington
Joe Louis
Father Devine
Ethel Waters
Florence Mills
Ethel
Broadway
Eddie Manchester
Bill’ Robinson
Bojangles
Huey Long’s Rise To Dictatorial Power In Louisiana
Examination of Huey P. Long’s seven special sessions and consolidation of control over state departments, funds, and appointive offices. The piece weighs potential benefits or harms to Louisiana’s political, economic, and social life as Long grows stronger and questions American political indifference.
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Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Leng
Long
State Board of Liquidation
Kingfish
State Civil Service Commission
Parish of
Orleans
New Orleans
T. Semmes Walmsley
Port of
Walmsley
Ing
Immigration debate raised by Dies on illegal aliens
Congressman Dies argues millions of illegal aliens reside in the United States and benefit from relief funds. He urges federal action to identify and deport those on relief and occupy jobs from native born Americans, while noting differences between legal entrants and unlawful migrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cong. Martin Dies
Texas
United States
America
Rep. Dies
Rockefeller's 96th Birthday Celebration
An elder Rockefeller missed the ceremony for his 96th birthday yet received 5 million dollars from an insurance policy taken years ago. The remark hints wealth cannot replace life or meaning.
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Rockefeller
Pirates hunt for $35000 raid on ship
Morning report says pirates pursue a $35000 raid on a moving ship described as a floating palace. The scene hints at ongoing adventures despite criminal action.
House Vote Illuminates Big Power and Money Clash
Editorial argues the 823 to 81 House vote over holding company reform reveals a broader fight. It links lobbied utility interests, presidential means to curb big wealth, and a shift of credit and tax policy toward the administration’s "forgotten man" agenda, with long term control of federal power.
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House of Representatives
Securities and Exchange Commission
House
Senate
Brewster
Administration
Passamaquoddy
Roosevelt
Bryan
Wall Street
Washington
Christian Science Monitor
State to expand hospitals for the insane across Texas
Over $1,000,000 will fund enlargements at hospitals in Rusk San Antonio Austin Abilene Galveston Waco Corsicana Terrell and Wichita Falls. Bids open September 9 as the State Board of Control oversees the project. The move aims to reduce county jail confinement and treat patients earlier, with a constitutional amendment on August ballots allowing quicker admissions without jury trials.
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Rusk
San Antonio
Austin
Abilene
Galveston
Waco
Corsicana
Terrell
Wichita Falls
State Board of Control
Texas
Houston Fost
Park attack claim by divorcee Lonnie Sanders
Mrs Lonnie Sanders 20 a divorcee told police Monday she was attacked by 12 men in a park on the southern outskirts of Fort Worth ten of whom claimed they were robbers.
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Fort Worth
Lonnie Sanders
Magle Printing Co. Offers Fast Service and Reasonable Prices
Our job department renders quick service with quality printing at reasonable prices. Magle Printing Co. can be reached by phone at 30 or 48.
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Hmagle Printing Co
Bryan Club names Hewitt secretary for a month
Bryan Commercial Club executive committee met at Carnegie hall and employed L. M. Hewitt as secretary for one month. Hewitt will devote half his time to duties due to his work at the I and G N station. Other notes include visits and officer elections at local firms and schools.
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Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot
Bryan Commercial Club
Carnegie Hall
L. M. Hewitt
Hewitt
I. and
G. N
J. H. Harrington
Plano
T. A. Robertson
Midland
M. FE. Wallace
Davidson Securities Company
New Trust Company
Beaumont
Frank Alvey
M. Law
Bryan
Guy W. Junker
Edge Community Enjoys Fourth Picnics and Visits
Residents gathered along the river areas for Fourth of July picnics and reunions. Families from Edge, North Zulch, Wheelock, and Bryan attended meals, church services, and social visits. One injury noted with Wallace Henry in Bryan afflicted by mouth erysipelas after an injury while swimming. Rev J J Pipkin preached the regular appointment Sunday.
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Fred Walker
Otho Murphy
Edna Murphy
Willie Broadus
Corgey
Chas. E. Griffin
N. W. Huskey
North Zulch
Joe Drake
C. J. Sloan
Ervin
Midway
E. M. Huskey
Madisonville
J. W. Huskey
Roland and
Lelon
Wheelock
Terry Kininrey
A. Drake
N.W. Huskey
Grover Donaho
H. C
Fred Maners
Chas E. Griffin
Edge
Claude Moore
Dallas
Harvey
Donald Leighman
J. T. Cross
E. B. Moore
Bryan
Herbert Little
Gladys Chas
Jim Murphey
Edna
H. M. Free
Thomas Free
Christiana Wymola
Charlie Wymola
Chas. Payne
Roy Elliott
W. J. McDonald
Freddie Jolly
J. A. Wilson
Normangee
Wallace Henry of
J. J. Pipkin
Clothing Contest Encourages 4-H Dressmaking at Prairie View
The county holds a clothing contest to teach 4-H girls to sew dresses for family use at low cost. Seventeen entrants work with flour sacks and print material for school dresses, while older girls craft party dresses from cotton. Winners advance to the Farmers Short Course at Prairie View State College in August.
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Prairie View State College
Prairie View College
Food Preservation and 4 H Encampment Notes
An increase in food preservation last month over June 1934 reports is noted. Canning now includes tomatoes fruits and vegetables with 26 788 container canning and 17 pantries built. The Brazos county Negro 4 H encampment will meet July 25 26 with 200 plus attendees. Extension service expansion is urged through home demonstration clubs and teaching others.
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Brazos County
Seaman A. Knapp
Harmon
Cedar Grove
Wellborn
Brushey
Canaan
Food preservation efforts expand to communities and nearby counties
In June, non-club members across several communities and adjacent counties participate in phase projects to preserve food. The initiative aims to boost local pantry supplies and promote cooperative sharing of techniques and resources among volunteers.
Miner Buys Claim and Finds Gold Dust in New Mexico
In 1924 Barney Lee a Bola farmer bought a gold mining claim in New Mexico. After visiting the site recently he tied mining and returned with gold dust. He bought a truck and plans to mine solo earning about 70 dollars a day.
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San Angelo
Barney Lee
Bola
New Mexico
Eagle Printing Company Offers Shipping Tags
Shipping tags of every description in all weights and colors may be quickly furnished by consulting us. Prices will please you.
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Eagle Printing Company
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Gene Carr
Humans
Gow, Ana
Jimmy Mullins
Faith Baldwin
Carol McComas
Lenox Avenue
Cotton Club
Cab Calloway
Gladys
Seraglio
Adelaide Hall
Nicholas Brothers
Ted Yates
Strivers’ Row
W. H. Austin
Roach _bender
Morgan Mansions
Morgan Place
Ensane
Eagie
Ade
H. K. Harnsbury
Laurelia
M. Holden
Gordon
Ron
G. W. Henderson
South
Sehuy Street
Uttumawa
Iowa
McCartney Pharmacy
LA Salle Beauty Salon
la Salle Hotel
FISK
Bryan Motor Company
North Main St
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