Hoover to Open Economic Conference in August in Washington
President Hoover announces a nationwide economic recovery conference in Washington on August 26. Officials from the twelve federal reserve districts and leaders in business and industry will organize a concentrated campaign to mobilize private and government tools for projects in business agriculture and employment. The home loan banking system and federal agencies will back mortgage finance and public works to stabilize real estate and job markets amid farm protests and price pressures.
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Hoover
Washington
Federal Reserve
Carl P. Dennett
Boston
Owen D. Young
New York
George H. Houston
Philadelphis
L. B. Williams
Cleveland
Edwin C. Graham
Richmond
George H. Herris
Atlanta
Sewell L. Avery
Chicago
J. W. Harris
St Louis
George D. Dayton
Minneapolis
Joseph F. Porter
Kansas City
Frank Kell
Dallas
K. BR. Kingsbury
San Francisco
New Jersey
Curtis Renominated by Republicans in Topeka Ceremony
President Curtis was formally notified of his renomination by the Republican party at his Topeka Kansas home. The simple ceremony featured the Topeka Post American Legion band and color guard. Senator Dickinson spoke, and Curtis delivered an acceptance address praised by fellow Republicans.
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Curtis
Topeka
Kan
Charlier
American Legion
Dickinson
Reconstruction finance row prompts disclosure fight
A scrambled paragraph shows a clash between Speaker Garner and Representative Rainey over public disclosure of details related to a Reconstruction Finance Corporation matter. The dispute centers on aligning with President Hoover’s position on transparency.
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Outh Thimble
House of Representatives
Garner
Representative Rainey
Inance Corporation
Geeseresaany
Wident
Hoover
Mayor Walker faces Roosevelt probe amid New York turmoil
The New York mayor Jimmy Walker endures a tense week as Governor Roosevelt presses for his removal. Testimony details Walker’s links to Russell Sherwood and a mysterious unnamed woman, alleged payments, and an arrangement Walker cannot fully explain. Court actions loom as Rooseve lt seeks the truth. Also reported is the Lindbergh family announcement of a third child’s birth in Englewood after a long public privacy struggle.
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Ayor
Jimmy Walker
New York
Roosevelt
Walker
Russell T. Sherweed
Walker Lamper Seabury
Betty Compton
England
Legislative Committee
McCount
Walkers
Sherwonai
John J. Curtin
Supreme Court
Smiley
Ari
Wotil
Roosevelt being recalled to campaign for Hoover, Holliday named vice governor
Theodore Roosevelt to return to campaign duty as governor general of the Philippines with John H. Holliday of St. Louis appointed vice governor by the President. The move prompts Western voters to favor Hoover over Roosevelt. Hoover enjoys a brief vacation aboard Sequoia before return to the White House.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hoover
Commerce Department
Chesapeake
Annapolis
White House
Rapidin Camp
German political struggle shifts toward strongman rule
Reports from Berlin say Kurt von Schleicher advances toward becoming master of Germany amid talks of a new government with a strong man as chancellor and Franc Bracht as Prussia premier. Hitler seeks chancellor power, but Hitler would accept only top roles while Nazis oppose Von Papen. Nazis and Communists plan a nationwide strike to push relief for unemployment.
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Kurt von Schleicher
von Papen
Germany
Berlin
Franc Bracht
Prussia
von Schieleher
Junkers
Adolph Glitter
Nazis
von Aldenhure
Mussolini
Rome
Thes
Hitler
Mary
Paraguay's Gusebio Atala Says War Would Be Absurd
The Paraguayan president Gusebio Atala remains firm against Bolivian demands over Gran Chaos but warns that war would be an absurd path, while publicly advocating peace and negotiations.
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Gusebio
Atala
Paraguay
Bolivia
Pathons
Iime
Cane P
St Lawrence River as Canada natural highway gains role
A National Geographic bulletin says the St Lawrence forms a major world river system and Canada’s chief commercial artery. It explains the river’s unique features from Kingston to Cape Gaspe, the ice‑bound months, and potential for ocean‑going liners to reach Lake Ontario, reducing shipping distances from Buffalo to Liverpool.
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Washington
St. Lawrence
Canada
United States
National Geographical Society
Mississippi
MacKenzie
Republic of Mern
St Louis River
Minnesota
Lake Superior
Great Lakes
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Cape Gaspe
Quebec
Kingston
Lake Ontario
Saguenay
St Lawrence
America
North America
St. Lawrence Valley
Europe
Mere
Montreal
Lake Erie
Buffalo
Liverpool
Park guard rewards boy who rescued drowning peer
Twelve year old Victor Soroken received one dollar from a Camden park guard after he jumped into Cooper River to save ten year old Robert Banks. Victor, after a day of swimming, saw Robert fall in and dragged him to the riverbank, earning the unexpected award.
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Camden
N. J
Victor Soroken
Robert Banks
Cooper River
Victor
Robert
Dance in Lion's Den Fulfills Dying Wish
Nineteen year old Hosa Purchase danced in a cage to honor her father Captain Thomas Purchase who died after lions maimed him in Manchester hospital. She vowed to continue the family tradition despite danger.
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London
Hosa Purchase
Thormas Purchase
Manchester
Riches of Ancient Antioch Revealed in Mosaic Floor Scene
The National Geographic Society notes excavations at Antioch uncover a paneled mosaic floor forming a picture gallery. It contrasts modern Antioch a drab 30,000 population 15 miles up the Orontes with the ancient capital famed for Seleucus Nicator and Rome.
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Washington
Antioch
Orentes
Mediterranean
Seleucus Nicator
Alexander the Great
Orient
National Geographic Society
Antigonia
B.C
Near East
Seleucus
Orontes
Pates
Ben Hur
Caesar
Aged Man Trades House for Perpetual Income
Newark reports George von Eff, seventy, traded his three family house for a daily income, meals, rear building living privilege, and burial promise. The Uridgin family now holds the home and kept the burial clause, but a kerosene lamp caused the old man to burn to death.
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Newark
N. J
George von Eff
Uridgin
Auto Drivers Can Save Game by Flicking Lights
A bulletined warning from the American Game Association urges motorists to dim or switch off headlights to avoid striking wildlife. Night driving causes most animal deaths. reducing glare can protect small game and prevent crashes with larger animals like deer, benefiting both wildlife and drivers.
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Washington
American Gane Association
Office Lunch Break Rules Change for Summer Hours
Rome adopts a summer schedule where office workers have a five hour midday break from noon to five, with the workday shifting to start at eight and resume from five to nine in the evening, affecting government bureaus and many private offices and stores.
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Rome
Lork
Olne
City Adopts Blind Safety Ordinance in Peoria
Peoria city council adopted a ordinance requiring drivers to stop for blind pedestrians crossing streets. Lions club supplied the red and white cones for guidance and aided passage of the measure. National Lions efforts promote colored canes as a protection tool, with Congressmen Goll supporting blind leaders Gore and Schall who use colored canes.
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Peoria
Lions’ Club
Lions Club
William E Goll
United States
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Thomas D. Schall
Minnesota
Young California Boy Becomes US Amateur Radio Operator
Nine year old Alan Taylor Margo of Potterville California is recognized by the American Radio Relay League as the youngest licensed amateur radio operator in the United States. He passed strict tests at Fresno State College, built his own short wave set, and can send 15 words a minute as Operator W0FZA.
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Potterville
Calif
United States
Alan Taylor Margo
American Radio Relay League
Association of Aimateur Radio Operators
Alan
Fresno State College
WOFZA
Proposes Special Stamp For Lindbergh Abduction
Bellevue, Pa proposes a commemorative stamp to honor kidnapped Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. The suggestion by Homer J. Freese calls for a red white and blue stamp with the child's picture and the motto A Lithhe Child Shall Lead Them to spur public vengeance against the crime and gangsters.
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Bellevue
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Homer J. Freese
Ancient Ax Found Near Jefferson Ore
A 1T ounce ancient hatchet with the inscription I CG was found by workers in Jefferson Oregon. The discovery was noted by observers who described the artifact as a domed axe with fetters.
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Jefferson
A. Kroschell
Exorention
Two-Suit Bidding Principles in Strong Hands
Analyzes strong two-suiter bidding strategies in bridge. Explains prioritizing higher ranking suits, rebid guidance, and how to show distribution and support. Illustrates with examples and notes how to handle responses, no trumps, and honor trick requirements.
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