Washington college of preachers to expand on Cochran endowment
Washington Aug 2 The college of preachers of Washington cathedral will extend its work after a 1 million dollar endowment from the late Alexander Smith Cochran. The fund will yield at least 60 thousand dollars annually, supporting a post ordination school for clergy and a nationwide revival of preaching. The new Gothic home will be ready by September with formal dedication in November.
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College of Preachers of
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Alexander Smith Cochran
United States
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William F. Coehan
Guage
Philip M. Rhinelander
Pennsylvania
Winchester
Canon Quick
Carlisle Cathedral
England
James B. Freeman
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Philip Mercer Rhinelander
Overnight News Blitzes Across Cities in briefs
AP dispatches report a riot at a federal penitentiary in Leavenworth with a slain convict and several injured. In Washington, Borah backs sinking British ships for naval parity. New York Republicans nominate Laguardia to oppose Walker for mayor. A hastie conference observer plan is announced. Chicago warns of threats to bandleader Kryl and arrests a couple. Los Angeles producers seek peace talks with Actors’ Equity. Kansas City endures record heat above 100 degrees. Arrowe Park notes rain halting a royal visit by the Prince of Wales to American Boy Scouts. London titles Baden-Powell with a barony as European communist demonstrations prove mild.
Village Life Near New York City in Hicksville
Rich Maslock contrasts bustling New York with nearby village life in Ossining and Hicksville. He paints Hicksville’s tiny station cafe, simple kerosene stove meals, and a homely, unglamorous scene showing locals proud of the town name and its slow pace away from the city’s nerves.
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Hicksville
Manhattan
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Police Chief Held On Liquor Charge
Calexico Cal Aug 2 Charles G Smith chief of police at Calpathia was arrested near here yesterday as he drove a truck loaded with 62 cases of beer and alcohol across the Mexican border into the United States
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Reach Deadlock in London Trade Talks
Moscow reports a deadlock between Russia and Great Britain in London over resuming trade and diplomatic ties. Britain refuses Russia’s demand for immediate ambassador appointments before substantive questions are addressed. Russian Ambassador Valerian Dovgalevsky, who led negotiations with Arthur Henderson, has returned.
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Great Britain
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Seattle pilot plans nonstop Seattle to Tokyo flight
Bob Martin, a Seattle air transportation company employee, announced plans for a non stop flight from Seattle to Tokyo to be made this month. He said funds would be supplied by a group of Seattle men and the trip would depart from Seattle en route to Tokyo via a route over the Pacific theater.
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Ove
Bob Martin
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Port Angeles Air Transportation Company
Tokyo
Japan
France
A Ee
Rosika Dolly Leaves France Divorce Proceedings Start
Nice France August 2 Rosika Dolly the stage star is reported to have begun divorce proceedings against her husband Mortimer Davis. She gave no statement. The couple wed about a year and a half ago and had clashed over divorce last November after previously denying plans to seek one.
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France
Rosika Dolly
Mortimer Davis
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Noted trainer James H. Rowe dies after brief illness
James H. Rowe trainer for the Harry Payne Whitney stables died here today after a brief illness caused by a cold. He was one of America's best known horsemen and his death is reported from the local area.
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Harry Payne Whitney Stables
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Waring’s Big Feature In Coming All-Talking Film
A breezy Bundling of entertainment notes traces Waring’s touring act from vaudeville roots to a headlining all talking film at the Strand with a midnight show run. The piece also lists cast members, past triumphs, and global performances, along with brief notices from Rome and London about stamps and air travel bids.
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Ofvania State College
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Tom Waring
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Poley
McClintock
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Tolin
New York Fish Secrets From Bahamas Catch Baffle Aquarium
A fish at the municipal aquarium has arrived after being caught near the Bahamas. The creature is noted for its unusual ability to change color from black to white at will. The report also mentions a captive in a distant jungle who once ate 78 bananas daily and later refused food, requiring two men to administer medicine.
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Municipal Aquarium
Bahamas
Carolina Shooting Tragedy Stuns Railway Yard
A shipping clerk at a flour plant armed with an axe fatally attacked workers R H Day 30 and J L Bussey 58 at a railway yard killing Bussey instantly and wounding Day who died shortly after. He then wounded Dan Dunlap 140 and Thad Sherbet 47 fatally before returning to Robertson where he spoke calmly until officers arrived.
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J. L. Bussey
Bussey
Day
Dan Dunlap
Dunlap
M. T. Davis
Thad Sherbet
Sahity
Robertson
S.J. Lanier
49 Taken In Raids Target Campbell Ohio
Federal agents conducted raids in Campbell Ohio described as the wettest spot in Ohio. Hundreds gathered, emergency squads were called, and 49 men and women were taken into custody and transported to Cleveland to face liquor charges. Former policemen were among those detained.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Cleveland
Telephone Company Expands Plant and Service
Officials in conference with Manager Ault announced an expansion program including new plant improvements and extended service. General Commercial Manager A H Haneke Commercial Superintendent R T Roche and General Sales Manager Harry D Reese outlined the plan. Upon completion, local service will compare favorably with other cities in the region.
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Ault
A.H. Haneke
R. T. Roche
Harry D. Reese
Connecticut Tobacco Crops Ravaged by Severe Storm
An electrical storm with violet hail and wind swept Hartford and surrounding towns causing extensive tobacco crop losses estimated at 1.25 million dollars. Three hours of severe weather damaged homes, cars, and utilities, with 1,800 telephones out and 600 homes without electricity. Lightning started fires as about 2,000 acres of tobacco were destroyed in Windsor and East Windsor.
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Connecticut
Stu Aletson
Windsor
East Windsor
Greenhouses and Turserries Suffered Heavy Damage
Two inches of rain damaged greenhouses and turserries heavily, according to reports. The exposure caused substantial harm to structures and plant stock, prompting inquiries into weather impact and recovery needs.
Mrs Pantages Held For Murder Trial
In Los Angeles on August 2 Mrs Alexander Pantages wife of the theatre magnate was held for trial in superior court on a second degree murder charge linked to an automobile collision that killed Joe Rokumoto The trial date is not set Attorneys for Mrs Pantages declined to offer defense testimony at the preliminary hearing Three police officers testified she was intoxicated at the time and used abusive language.
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Los Angeles
Alexander Pantages
Joe Rokumoto
Pantages
Bremen Sets New Mark On Voyage
Bremen sets trans Atlantic crossing records on maiden round trip to New York and back to Bremerhaven. The ship completed the New York to Plymouth leg in six days total, with a separate record of four days 17 hours 32 minutes for New York to Plymouth. Belgium territory of 11 172 square miles notes a population over 8,000,000.
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Bremen
New York
Mymouth
William J. Bryant
Indiana University
Belgium
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