Urban contrasts spark in Manhattan and outer boroughs
Richard Maslock notes how Brooklynites and other residents feel foreign in upper Manhattan, while each borough shows its own character from rubber plants in Brooklyn to crowded apartments in the Bronx. The piece strolls through East Side cafes, long-tenured staff, second hand bookstores, and open air speakeasies cooled by fountains and artful rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queens
Bronx
Manhattan
Billy
William Englant
East Side
Paris
Second Avenue
Twelfth Street
Cafe Royal
the Royal
Royal
Herman
West Point
Harvard
Fifty-ninth Street
Fourth Avenue
Greenwich
Flashes of Life and a Trooper at a Missing-Child Scene
New York: Nathalie Crane, 16, celebrated her birthday with cake, ice cream, and party favors before resuming work on a psychological romance. Providence: state trooper arrived at Miccola Magio’s home and asked about a missing child, Magio replied he would count them himself.
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New York
Nathalie Crane
Providence
R. I
Miccola Magio
Magio
Fragmented Early 20th Century News Snippets
Reports from Atlantic City to Rochester cover stray child Joe aged seven found after over 24 hours, a pet rooster egg record near Mays Landing, the air plane Smoker deemed a fire menace by the U S Forest Service, a circular letter chased across continents ending back at its sender, and Orleans County Fair forecast featuring a pie shortage rumor and a pie tasting note.
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Atlantic — City
Jack Drogam
Mays Landing
Ben
Rochester
N. Y
New York City
Buenos Aires
Paris
General Guevara A Filipino Leader In Congress
Aug 12 report profiles Pedro Guevara known as general yet only lieutenant colonel in combat. The resident commissioner of the Philippines is praised for staunch US friendship, mixed military and journalistic talents, and efforts to strengthen US-Philippines ties amid early 20th century tensions. He rose from house boy to law and politics, participating in key battles and peace talks with Generals Summers and MacArthur.
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Wesmingwn
Pedro Guevara
Philippine Islands
Guevara
Islands
Congress
United States
Washington
Philippines
Istands
Manuel’uezon
Manila
Spain
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Samuca
Leutenant
Summers
McArthur
el Debate
Capitol Hill
Cornell
Maryland
Cubs Chin and Fight Mark Club in Pennant Chase
Cubs with strong chins and fighting instinct are highlighted as key traits in pennant races. The piece names McCarthy and players Hornsby, Wilson, Riggs Stephenson, Charley Grimm, and Charley Root as pivotal to Chicago’s championship pursuits, while also noting political links and a Philippines congressional figure Guevara with a notable son.
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Jay Vessels
Associated Press
Chicago
Cubs
Joe McCarthy
King
Chicago Outfit
McCarthy
Cub
Hornsby
Grimm
Wilson
Root
Stephenson
Bruins
Riggs Stephenson
Charley Grimm
Charley Root
Tennis double final headlines and golf links wins
A collage of results from Hampton and Southampton tournaments. Helen Wills loses to deuce in a two sets, Fritz Mercur and partners win doubles, Gilpin takes the clay trophy, Kamrath and Pare triumph in junior and state events, Tilden wins two matches, Kauffman claims public links title, Paterson regains Wightman Cup, Ruth and Cleve land set new records in baseball.
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Helen Wills
Southampton
N. Y
Fritz’ Mercur
Briles Grimes Practices Amid Thumb Injury Report
New York pitcher Burleigh Grimes of the Pittsburgh Pirates returned to Brooklyn practice with a sore thumb and may miss the Cox before next week. Chicago boxers Eddie Shea and Earl Mastro, featherweights, were signed by Paddy Harmon for a four 10 round bouts at the stadium on August 22.
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Associated Press
New York
Burleigh Grimes
Pittsburgh Pirate
Brooklyn
Cox
Chicago
Eddie Shea
Earl Mastro
Paddy Harmon
Helen Wills Faces First Challenge From Younger Rival
New York Aug. 12 Helen Wills, six time queen of women’s tennis at thirty two, meets a new threat from 16 year old Betty Nuthall, who emerged as the standout challenger after a tight Wightman Cup match. Wills defends her national title next week against the rising English American rival as Forest Hills memories echo.
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New York
Helen Wills
Forest Hills
Betty Nuthall
Miss Wille
Miss Nuthall
World and Local Highlights From AP and State Briefs
International tensions over reparations and the Young plan surface as Prime Minister MacDonald and Lloyd George back Snowden stance. Graf Zeppelin prepares for Tokyo leg amid technical updates. Zionist congress adjourns. Canadian reporter Scheller missing. Berlin marks 10th constitutional anniversary. UMWD No.11 head Robb dies. dairy ammonia blast in Houston kills and injures. jewel theft alarms Beverly shore. State briefs note cave-in victim King and Maryland Guard arrival at Shepherd Field.
Soviet Pilot Ready Charleston Foster Shultz Shot Wounded
Soviet Pilot Ready Charleston Foster Shultz of Kanawha City was shot and slightly wounded by a policeman. Wellsboro resident Ralph Combs, 28, was killed by lightning.
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Charleston
Foster Shultz
Kanawha City
Wellsboro
Ralph Combs
Medart Nets Rarest Bird In Gordom At Westwood
St Louis Aug. F2 2P BM Medart bags a remarkable golf shot at Westwood country club rolling a 260 yard second shot into the cup on the fifth hole. He tied the course record at 68 four under par.
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St. Louis
Medart
Northhill
Westwood Country Club
Paris
Moundsville Woman Awarded Death Compensation
Washington case notes Ruth Sides of Moundsville widow of Hugh F. Sides a World War veteran awarded death compensation for herself and two children totaling 46 dollars monthly as reported by Representative Carl G. Bachmann. The claim ties to service connected disability.
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Washington
Ruth Sides
Moundsville
Hugh F. Sides
Carl G.bachmann
Stolee
Schmeling’s Fifth Future Behind Him in New York
Max Schmeling faces a likely lifetime ban from New York rings as the State Athletic Commission and Madison Square Garden revoke his license. A final statement through James A. Farley signals the commission and boxing fans can get along without Schmeling and his handlers for good.
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New York
Max Schmeling
New York State Athletic Commission
Madison Square Garden
Schmeling
James A. Farley
State Athletic Commission
State of
Chicago killings solved by confessions, two teens linked
Chicago authorities said the recent slayings tied to Baby Facy Doody and associates were solved after confessions from Robert Camy, 18, and Earl Nicholson, 20, naming 25 robbery victims. They described the holdup and the fatal shooting of George Schreiner, a druggist, as part of the spree.
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Chicago
Robert Camy
New Harmony
Aoe School
Earl Nicholson
George Schreiner
Schreiner
Raymond
Banks Wiped Out In First Half Of Year
A survey cited by the American Banker shows about 300 banks dissolved in the first six months, with 434 merges reported and suspensions accelerating from 1927 to 1928. The report notes mergers reduced institutions, while new charters remain limited. A $1,600,000 navigable canal displaced the Brazos river route near Freeport Texas.
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United
Bi Suspensions Ag
T Reserve Board
Freeport
Tex
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United Mine Workers District No. 11
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