Radio Station Program Listings and Guest Appearances
Eastern Peru and New York radio broadcasts feature Abe and David birth announcements, Vincent Lopez Orchestra, Army Band, Chas A Lindbergh segments, Columbia Male Chorus, Floyd Gibbons, Amos ’n’ Andy, Roger, Master Drama, Moonbeams, and various orchestras. Lists include schedule times, station IDs WBAL WIZ WOR WGY WJZ, and city tags Newark Pittsburgh Schenectady.
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WEAF
New York
Abe
David Birth
Lewis & Artists
Vincent Lopez
Uncle Abe
Devid
ABC New York
Evangeline Adams
Army Band
Chas A. Lindbergh
Columbia
Fist Freight
Qaborne
Orch
Hllington
Ann Leaf
Floyd Gibbons
Amos
Andy
Phil Cook
Pawee and
Windy
Louis Conrad
Roger
Andy Sas
Straw Sailor Hats and House Dresses At Morrison's
In Mor rison's store a selection includes men's Straw Sailor Hats for 50c and ladies House Dresses for 79c with many new styles in clean merchandise recently received from the mill.
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Morrison's
Radio Schedule Fragment with Stations and Programs
A fragmented listing shows multiple radio station call signs such as WJZ WEAF WHAS WSB Nashville WSM and WMR including times like 8:00 10:15 11:00 and 7:30 4:00 9:30. The entry references programs from orchestras cellists sports painters and music features with various channel numbers and city identifiers, but the text is incomplete.
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WSB Atlanta
WJZ
WEAF
WHAS
Louisville
Joe
Capt
Three Ryan sisters die in Pleasantville car tragedy
Pleasantville New Jersey August 8 three sisters from Lilly Pennsylvania school teachers in western Pennsylvania were killed when their car at English Creek crossing was struck by a Reading railroad engine. Ursulla B Ryan 26 Agnes 8 Ryan 24 Helen Catharine Ryan 21 were returning from Atlantic City and using a shortcut over a road leaving the White Horse Pike at Pomona. They failed to see the approaching train until within about 25 feet of the crossing.
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Pleasantville
N.J
Lilly
Pennsylvania
English Creek
Reading
Ursulla B. Ryan
Agnes
Ryan
Helen Catharine Ryan
Atlantic City
White Horse Pike
Pomona
Mexican Officers of Army to Register
Mexico City august 8 the secretary of war issued a decree that all officers must within 90 days register their age and nationality under article 32 of the constitution which states in times of peace only Mexicans may hold army positions. Also obituary notes mourners thankfulness for kindness after the death of Edgar N Rector from Mrs Ermina Rector and Chester Rector.
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Mexico City
Secretary of War
Edgar
N. Rector
Ermina Rector
Chester
Mexican Volunteer Fights in Monterey Ring Injured
Anspointed Bull Hreas Fi Sanorus Celia Montalvan from Mexico volunteered to fight in Monterey Mexico. The match left the participant painfully hurt but not seriously injured.
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Hreas Fi
Sanorus
Celia Montalvan
Monterey
Mexico
Nebraska Senate Primary Faces August Vote Tangle
Lincoln Aug 8 Nebraska voters head to August 12 primaries amid a heated Senate contest centered on George W Norris. Norris battles two opponents while debates over farm relief tariffs and prohibition shape the race. Democratic foes include Hitchcock. Governor hopefuls include Weaver and Bryan facing rival bids.
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Norris
Alfred E. Smith
Washington
W. M. Stebbins
Aaron Read
Charles W. Bryan
William J. Bryan
Weaver
Harry 0. Palmer
Bryan
Anton H. Jensen
Ruth Alexander Charts Record Flights From Mexico to Canada
San Diego reports Ruth Alexander, a 25 year old pilot, pursuing a nonstop Mexico to Canada flight from Aguale Caliente to Vancouver to set cross country records. In 11 months since first lesson she has held three women altitude records and aims to become first woman to fly the Pacific Coast line without a stop, targeting a September attempt toward Irving Kansas. She earned her licenses from November to March and has flown twenty one aircraft types.
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San Diego
Cal
Ruth Alexander
Kansas Prairies
Miss
Agua Caliente
Vancouver
Irving, Kas
Longest Drought in American History Highlighted
A reader presents a clipping recounting a drought from May first to September 1, 123 days with no rain. The note traces U S dry spells from 1621 to 1876 and cites a 1896 issue titled Severe Droughts.
Miners Seek Hoover's Aid in West Virginia
Petitions signed by wives and mothers of miners in northern West Virginia urge President Hoover to aid efforts of the United Mine Workers of America for a conference with mine operators. The appeal warns of actual starvation among thousands of miners and their children facing hunger and worsening conditions.
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Wheeling
Hoover
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
Nogales Flood Drains Arizona Cities and Imperial Valley
Nogales and other border towns reeled as a second rainstorm drenched Arizona up to Winslow and flooded the Imperial Valley. A Santa Fe train traversed a washed bridge near Winslow, derailing and wrecking two baggage cars onto the engine. the engineer and fireman were killed. Crews searched for missing residents as floods forced residents to higher ground.
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Arizona
Winslow
Imperial Valley
Ginger
Mrs Nicholas Seeks Convent Abroad for Retirement
The correspondent reports Monsignor Spellman, once attached to the Brady household, is in Munich seeking a convent for Mrs. Brady to retire from her friends and acquaintances.
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Monsignor Spellman
Brady
Munich
Germany
Longest American drought reported in 1762 with 123 days without rain
A historical record lists numerous summers with extended dry spells, noting 123 days without rain from May first to September first in 1762. It states inhabitants sent for hay and grain from England as drought impacted crops and supplies.
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America
England
Fire Gains Headway As Water Shortage Strikes Frugality
Fire spread rapidly in Frugality, Pennsylvania, after water shortages limited fighting efforts. The blaze destroyed several principal buildings, damaged the Pennsylvania Railroad station and four homes, with losses estimated above $25,000. Water was drawn from a small creek that was dammed to boost supply, draining the nearby stream.
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Cresson
Here
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ohio primary sees Democrat ranks in split
Ohio faces a split Democratic contest in the August primary as Prohibition drives the senatorial race with five candidates. Front runners include Robert J. Bulkley and George S. Myers from Cleveland, while Republicans hold weak opposition. Gov. Myer S. Cooper has no primary foe.
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Ohio
James M. Cox
Robert J. Bulkley
George S. Myers
Cleveland
Anti-Saloon League
House of Representatives
Nicholas Longworth
John W. Pattison
St Louis Ship Demonstration Returns To Page One
A brief note states a St Louis ship demonstration continued from page one with a calm showing and no notable exertion, mentioning an O Brine in passing as part of the quiet scene.
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St. Louis
Trusters Sale Notice for Louise Garment Shop Asset Auction
Pursuant to an order by referee C. B. Wyckoff the Louise Garment Shop estate will sell at auction on Saturday August 16 starting 1 30 p m at 62 West Main Street Gratton West Virginia for cash all merchandise and personal property belonging to the bankruptcy estate Four bids will be accepted before the sale date Morgan trustee disposed of one of his two automobiles to raise funds for the endurance ship Great St Louis ongoing flight project Funds are being solicited to continue the mission to beat the 554 hour world endurance record set by Kenneth and John Hunter in Chicago last month as of 8 11 a m they had 443 hours logged and about five days remaining
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C. B
Morgan
Trust
St. Louis
Fers
Kenneth
John Hunter
Chicago
Oly
Fall Election Continues Amid Internal Shifts
The piece notes a strong administration ally named as new chairman while a senior official plans a rest trip to the Great Lakes before moving to national headquarters to oversee organization work. It mentions that the commissioner of internal revenue may resign next week to lead the national HQ, with campaign cost estimates for Republicans up to 500000.
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Tanging
Great Lakes
Lucas
Internal Revenue
Horace A. Mann
Hoover
National Committee
Farmers near Doyle Pa. report fatal shooting after quarrel
A violent altercation near Doyle Pennsylvania ended with a fatal shooting. William Qalis, 11, of Pht, reportedly fired at an individual following the dispute, injuring but not clear if fatally. Authorities investigate motive and sequence of events.
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Praze
Pipi
Zt Rawa
Doyle Pa
William “Qalis
Pht
Hi Vasrald Neangiqon
Henry James Finger Dies in California After Heart Attack
Henry James Finger, narcotic authority and president appointment delegate to the information opium conference, died in Santa Barbara after a heart attack. The 1911 era note mentions John S. Thomas of Bluffs, Iowa, challenging Hel Jensen in a national spelling matter.
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Henry James Finger
Narcotic Authority
California
Santa Barbara
Cal
John S. Thomas
Ga ‘Bluffs
Iowa
Hel Jensen
Council Blume
Ehatapi
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Associated Press
Edward H.R. Green
New Bedford
Mass
Hetty Green
Siemens
Eastern
Peru
WBAL
Baltimore
WIZ
Newark
Bohemians
Skylorkers
Tanborger
Little Symphihn Ory
Gypsies
Globe Trotter
Orchestra
Moonbeams
Pittsburgh
Schenectady
Playboys
WBZ
Springfield
Brooks and Ross
Mae
Ays
Detroit
WSM_ Nashville
Senate
Nebraska
State
Lincoln, Neb
George W. Norris
Irving, Xansag
Dainty Misa Alexander
Canada
Ague Caliente
B. C
Kansas
W. P. Blaney
United States
Silas B. Sayres
West Main Street
The
Sentinel
Fairmont
Thomas G. Lake
Atsa
Green Peppers
Good Cookers
Armour’s Star
the Fair Department Store
Grafton
W. Va
Nogales
Mrs. Nicholas
Columbus
Ated Preys
Walter Camp
Ruth Elder
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
John W
Iseman
Grafton Feud & Storage Company
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