Hoover Confident Amid Political Dilemma
Washington August 9. Hoover remains hopeful about re election despite absence of former President Coolidge and mixed signals from the Roosevelt faction. Business optimism grows as stock and commodity prices rise and the Home Loan Bank board prepares to establish mortgage relief banks.
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Washington
Dent Hoover
Hoover
Coolidge
Roosevelt
Alice
Frank
Chicago
Home Loan Bank Board
Indiana
Kansas
Mr. Hoover
Moses
Eugene Meyer
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve Board
Wall Street
James Stone
Farm Board
New Home Loan Bank Board
Canadian Bank Receives Portion of Lindbergh Ransom
Albert N B August 9 The bank reports receiving over the counter 95 dollars of the 50000 dollar Lindbergh ransom paid to supposed kidnapers by Dr J F Condon The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say the notes were turned in by a Virginia woman on vacation who offered to exchange them for Canadian currency.
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Albert, N. B
J. F. Condon
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Virginia
Play Continues In Biltmore Forest Golf Tournament
Ashe ville North Carolina August 9 Jack Toomer of Jacksonville struggled to keep his defense at the Biltmore Forest Club invitation event with rounds of 39 and 44 totaling 83 for 18 holes. W D Fondren of Augusta led the first 18 with 70 while Jack Wagner Statesville, Alan Smith Asheville and John Parker Orso New Jersey Yale captain posted solid scores.
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Asheville
N. C
Jack Toomer
Jacksonville
Biltmore Forest Country Club
Dixie
W. D. Fondren
Augusta
Jack Wagner
Statesville
Alan Smith
John Parker
Orsoe
N. J
Yale
William Brown Upsets Lou Terry in Terre Haute Duel
In Terre Haute Indiana William Brown from Indianapolis defeats Lou Terry of St Louis in a notable boxing match. The bout drew local crowds and showcased Brown's speed and power.
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Terre Haute
Ind
William Brown
Indianaphollcs
Out
Lou Terry
St. Louis
Labor Federation Opposes Day Law Move on Prohibition
North Carolina Federation of Labor at its annual convention pledges support to the American Federation of Labor stance for modifying the Volstead act and submitting the 18th amendment again. Delegates hear legislative briefings from Representatives Coughton Lambeth Bulwinkle Wilson and state official R. R. Lawrence presides.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Federation
R. L. Coughton
Walter Lambeth
Thomasville
A. L. Bulwinkle
Gastonia
T. A. Wilson
State Industrial Commission
R. R. Lawrence
Winston- Salem
State Federation
Grimm to pilot Cubs next year says Veeck
Chicago talks with William L. Veeck express confidence in Charlie Grimm as season manager. Veeck praises Grimm's work since replacing Rogers Hornsby and expects Grimm to remain in charge. Veeck notes goal to win National League title and mentions added Mark Koenig and need for a solid left handed pitcher.
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Chicago
William L. Veeck
Chicago Cubs
Charlie Grimm
Veeck
Cubs
Grimm
Rogers Hornsby
Hornsby
Mark Koenig
Yankees
Major League Leaders From AP For Yesterday’s Games
American and National League leaders listed by position across batting runs hits and power. Notable names include Hurst Klein O'Doul Ott Waner Foxx Gehrig Ruth Simmons Chapman and pitchers Werneke Weaver Rhein Gomez.
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Associated Press
Hurst
Phillies
O’doul
Dodgers
Klein
Philies
P. Waner
Pirates
Stephenson
Cubs
Herman
Reds
Ott
Giants
Frisch
Cardinals
Werneke
Rhein
Foxx
Athletics
Gehrig
Yankees
Simmons
Porter
Indians
Chapman
Walker
Tigers
Weaver
Senators
Gomez
Seeded Jane Cothran Set to Defend Asheville Title
In Asheville North Carolina the women golfers opened the club invitational with Jane Cothran of Greenville South Carolina favored to repeat as champion. Other entrants include Katherine Memphill of Columbia South Carolina Lois Quattlebaum of Columbia South Carolina Daisy Rice Bartlett of Birmingham Alabama and Betty Wolvin of St Petersburg Florida.
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Asheville
N. C
Asheville Country Club
Jane Cothran
Greenville
S. C
Katerine Memphill
Columbia
8. C
Lois Quattlebaum
Daisy Rice Bartlett
Birmingham
Betty Wolvin
St. Petersburg
Fla
Lasky Beats Jones In Chicago Bout
Chicago contest sees Art Lasky of Minneapolis outpoint Tom Jones in a 10 round match held in Chicago.
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Chicago
Art Lasky
Minneapolis
Tom Jones
Murder linked to Natchez society figures in long mystery
Indictments for murder were filed against Octavia Dockrey and Dana, heirs to Southern prominence, in the case of Jane Merrill’s death at Glenn Burnie. Officials cite a feud, fingerprints, and a horse drawn buggy as clues while Duncan Minor probes links to a 40 year past social circle.
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Natchez
Miss
Jane Sarget Merrill
Octavia Dockrey
Dick Dana
Charles A. Dana
New York Sun
Miss Merrill
Belgium
South
Duncan Minor
Dana
Miss Dockrey
Glenn Wood
Sheriff Co. P. Roberts
Glenn Burnie
Minor
Dana Plantation
Glenn Burnne
North Carolina Institute of Folk Music Findings
The University of North Carolina Institute of Folk Music reports growing folk mindedness in state music. In its first year 56 compositions by 31 composers were performed in five concerts, with 44 pieces for multiple instruments and seven directed by the institute. The Carolina Salon Ensemble, 22 top students, gave 22 concerts, and the North Carolina Symphony Society held its first concert May 14 in Chapel Hill with 48 musicians.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Institute of Folk Music
University of North Carolina
Harold 8. Dyer
Lamar Stringfield
Jean Batiste Loeillet
Herbert Hazelman
Carolina Salon
Thor Johnson
North Carolina Symphony Society
America
Governor Pays Fine For Woman Who Killed Flicker
Mrs. Anna Chess freed after Gov Gifford Pinchot pays her $17.90 fine for killing a flicker to feed her family. The bird is protected by state game laws.
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Uniontown
Anna Chess
Gifford Pinchot
Raleigh Youth Confesses Robbing Five Stores
A Raleigh boy, 10 city jail, told police he had robbed five local stores in recent weeks. He was to be arraigned before City Judge Wiley G. Barnes. His mother said she had failed to curb his behavior and schooling. Officers believe more details of his criminal career remain.
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Raleigh
Wiley G. Barnes
Charles
Democrats See Reynolds Upshaw Debate as Satire on Prohibition
In Raleigh August 9 a potential Reynolds Upshaw debate is framed as entertainment rather than policy. Upshaw, the prohibition candidate, is mocked as a talker who would discuss prohibition only in surface terms. Local voices joke about soap sales and political theater amid party disputes and names such as Reynolds Upshaw and Georgia figures appear.
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Upshaw
Zion
Reynolds
God
Upenaw
Mr. Reynolds
Durham
Lida Vickers
W. J. Brogden
Lida
America
Olympic Swimming Results Highlight Historic Records
At Los Angeles Stadium top swimmers set marks and relay times. Helene Den Ouden led in early heats followed by Eleanor U B and Neville Bult with strong showings. Andrew Charlton and Paolo Costoli led finals as Australia where multiple nations posted record times and winning points.
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Los Angeles
Sata
Walter
Canadas
Julius Kanassy
Ourth
India
Noel
Australia
Reutem Rons
Alfred Phillips
Canada
Leo Essar
Germany
Kosuo Kabeyshi
Japan
War threat looms in the south over Chaco dispute
Paraguay and Bolivia clash over the Gran Chaco with two Bolivian pilots captured at Fort General Aquino after their plane was forced down. Lieutenants Elias Belmonte and Armando Goiltia are held by Paraguayan troops. Paraguay claims U S support for its stance and vows a brilliant victory.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Bolivia
Fort
General Aquino
Fort Aquino
Gran Chaco
Elias Belmonte
Armando Goiltia
Jose P. Gugllari
Chaco
America
God of the Nations
Colorful Tableware Sets a Fresh Table Mood
Bright enamel handle knives and forks with green and white china and glass create a lively table. A green table cloth and slim white candles add a cheerful touch inviting guests to linger.
Jimmy Collins Power Hammers in Pair of Cardinals Wins
Jimmy Collins drove in three runs in the first game against the Phillies with a double and three singles. In the second game he added a run and two more singles, totaling four RBIs in the doubleheader.
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Jimmy Collins
Cardinals
Phillies
Seco
Alka-Carbonates Offered For Acid Stomach Relief
A drugstore ad touts King’s Alka-Carbonates promising quick relief from acidity and heartburn. It claims fifteen minute action, better sleep, and renewed energy, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Eckerd’s Drug advertises the product for sale with the fair play guarantee.
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Eckerd
Vole
Upshaw Plans Day Program For President Campaign
William David Upshaw national prohibition party candidate for president outlines agenda if elected. He would place women in his cabinet, require resignations of officials who use liquor, and seek to strip special postal privileges from newspapers opposing the 18th amendment.
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Asheville
William David Upshaw
National Prohibition Party
Congress
Huge Sidewalk Shed Collapse Kills Two in New Orleans
A 20 ton Audubon building sidewalk shed collapsed onto shoppers in New Orleans injuring five and killing two: Thomas Moore 67 a steamship clerk and William Quaid 55 a refinery clerk among the dead. About 20 people were beneath the 90 foot structure during the collapse.
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New Orleans
Audubon
Thomas Moore
William Quaid
American
Chapin Sworn In as New Secretary of Commerce
Roy D. Chapin of Detroit was sworn in today as secretary of commerce succeeding Rob Lamont who retired to enter private business. Libby, chief clerk of the department, administered the oath as department heads welcomed the new chief.
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Washington
Roy D. Chapin
Detroit
Commerce
Chapin
Monemy
Rob Lamont
Libby
Ae Ment
Average Earth Surface Elevation Stated at 2,800 Feet
A scientist notes the mean elevation of the earth’s surface above sea level is 2,800 feet. This figure reflects global topographic average rather than local terrain specifics.
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