Radio Schedule Snapshot From 1930s New York Airwaves
Readable fragments list station names WEAF WJZ WBAL KDKA and others with times for talk, music, and orchestras. Notable acts include Jules Brazil Hugo Marian Ted Fiorito and Amos n Andy with varied hour long blocks and dance programs across multiple stations.
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WEAF
New York
Jules Brazil
Gypsies
Floyd Gibbons
Jack Albin
South Sea Islanders
Roxy and His Gang
Harry Breuer
Hugo Marian
Ted Fiorito
Chicago
Amos ‘N' Andy
WMAQ
WABO
Mac & Lennie
Lopez Orchestra
Aviation Heroes
Chain Key Station
Melody Chest
Round World Log From Airship Flight to Los Angeles
An aviation log records positions from Aug 25 to Aug 26 detailing longitudes and latitudes as the airship moved north then west. It notes sighting Parra lone Island and arrival over Gol iaden Gate before circling San Francisco and docking at Los Angeles Municipal Airport.
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Tokyo
Parra
Lone Island
Goliaden Gate
San Francisco
Bay Cities
Los Angeles
Municipal Airport
Guns Pop Continues Amid Street Shootout Fear
A chaotic daytime shooting injures Walter Filliska with bullets hitting his leg back and cheek. Witnesses flee as crowds scatter during the gunfire. The article notes many residents have moved to Chicago suburbs in the last eight years.
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Walter Filliska
Chicago
West Virginia spend 1928 for state government operations
The Department of Commerce releases a 1928 financial summary for West Virginia with per capita figures based on an estimated population of 1,712,000. General department operation costs totaled 14,263,251 dollars, including education allocations, and total outlays reached 20,905,686 dollars when including interest and improvements.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
West Virginia
C. A. Wood
Fifth major derby of the races opens in Philadelphia
Conamer svn page announces and the fifth major derby of the races begins tomorrow in Philadelphia. Four other events include a nonstop dash from Los Angeles. Interest rises with the navy dirigible Los Angeles possible confrontation with Graf Zeppelin by midweek.
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Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Lakehurst
N. J
Graf
Cleveland
Graf Zeppelin makes non stop Pacific crossing attempt
Graf Zeppelin began a Pacific flight from Kasumi aura toward Los Angeles after repairs to its hangar damage. The airship faced a storm and fog but proceeded on a southern course, aiming for Seattle then Los Angeles, covering 5,430 miles from Tokyo to San Francisco in 18 hours 4 minutes.
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Los Angeles
Pacific
Southern Cross
California
Australia
Honolulu
Suva
Pitt Islands
Kasumiaura
Graf-Zeppelin
Eckener
Seattle
Tokyo
San Francisco
Lakehurst Graf Zeppelin route plan through major cities
Graf Zeppelin route shows Lakehurst connecting via El Paso Kansas City St Louis Chicago and Cleveland. If weather worsens the southern lane may be used from El Paso to New Orleans Birmingham Baltimore Washington. Broad aviation plan references multiple hubs and contingencies based on conditions.
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Lakehurst
el Paso
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
New Orleans
Birmingham
Baltimore
Washington
Plan Reduced Continued From Page
The passage discusses amendments and a tariff bill with parties split over drafting and submission. It notes Democrats had no role in drafting the tariff measure, while Republicans who did have influence will seek priority on amendments they introduce. They will not seek a substitute bill to force changes.
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Senate
Americans Killed in Palestine Tensions Rise
Troops arrived from Peyot and three British warships landed at Jaffa to aid the emergency as fighting continues. Arabs show capable forces amid long-standing disputes over Jewish holy sites and the walling of Solomons temple. A Zionist executive meeting was convened to assess the situation.
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Peyot
Malta
Jaffa
Palestine
Solomon’s Temple
Zionist Execu~tive
World Zionist Organization For
Jewish National ‘Home
Safety Day plans expand to multi day events in Pelee W Va
Pelee West Virginia August 24 safety day events extend over September 6 7 for the first time since safety day began. Mine rescue contests Friday First Aid events Saturday with about 16 teams entered in mine rescue and around 100 in First Aid. Regional eliminations have been held to select the state rep. last district contest is Labor Day at Madison. The event features a coal dust explosion demonstration at Laidley Field if space allows. The National Mine Rescue association known as the smoke eaters will hold a banquet in Charleston Friday. Governor Conley to attend a complimentary breakfast Saturday. Attending officials and guests from national state and district coal organizations and mine inspectors expected.
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Pelee W. Va
West Virginia
Madison
R. M. Lampie
Cgiputeey
Laidley Feld
National Mine Rescue Association
Pennsylvania
Charleston
Conley
Grafton Delegates Head to Legion Convention in Charleston
Grafton delegates and alternates from the local American Legion Post left late last night for Charleston to attend the state convention opening today and running through Tuesday and Wednesday. Delegates include Arthur G. Yates M. L. Trout Joe Haldeman and Lee Jennett Jr.
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Grafton
Legion Convention
American Legion
Charleston
Grafton Post
Arthur G. Yates
M. L. Trout
Joe Haldeman
Lee Jennett, Jr
Death Treasure ry R A J Walling on
Death mystery involving Tom Grenofen Veronica Seabro and a murder at Bertra Fotherburys. Grenofen receives a puzzling note and Veronica plans to watch a nearby family. She urges Tom to warn her of a hunted fugitive seen along the road as the case thickens.
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Tom Grenofen
Veronica Seabrol
Strange
Pte
Pei
Bertra Fotherburys
Grenofen
Veronica
Fanlen
Tom
Oide Road
Cub Snatches Help In Shadowed Night
Veronica asks Grenofen to help conceal an unknown man linked to Roger Pell's murder while the mother joins the conspiracy. They guide a young man off the road, discuss threats, and set plans to walk home safely as tensions rise. The scene ends with Grenofen learning of a cousin named John Merryweather and hints at more twists to come.
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Eronica
Veronica
Roger Pell
Anid
Seabroke
Martin Romerfeld
Sandhills
Ape
Tie
Grenofen
Fred Fathersbury
London
John
John Merryweather
Merryweather
Morrow
Mill workers face end to a costly point dispute
Three women are accused in a courtroom confrontation as the court overrules defense motions and strikes out certain words in the indictment. The case centers on a disputed point in a mill workers matter amid broader legal challenges.
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Hotel Orchestra
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