Curtis Only Dry Left In Presidential Race
Vice-President Curtis maintains Kansas dry stance in Topeka acceptance speech urging continued enforcement of the 18th amendment. Hoover hints at state-federal balance while Curtis resists repeal, highlighting a split among major candidates on Prohibition as Roosevelt and Garner favor repeal with legislative fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Topeka
Hoover
Roosevelt
Garner
Congress
Big Four
John Barleycorn
Failure to Broadcast Curtis Speech Sparks Political Row
The Aug. 19 report details CBS error omitting WBBM Chicago and New York stations from Vice President Curtis's anti repeal speech. The Republican National Committee said the omission stemmed from economy, while James Farley accused GOP of suppressing the speech in the east and middle west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Curtis
Kansas
New York
Chicago
Columbia Broadcasting System
WABC
Republican Party
Columbia
WBBM
Paul Gascoigne
Republican National Committee
James Farley
East
Middle West
Burglar Calls PolIce To Nab Himself In Atlanta
A man telephoned Atlanta police claiming he had burglarized Clein's Pawn Shop at 2095 Peters Street and asked officers to come get him. Thornwell Akins, 27, was arrested after officers arrived and the shop was confirmed robbed. He admitted to smashing the window and drinking alcohol prior to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Clein
Peters Street
Whitehall
Thornwell Akins
Akins
Italians Expected in Chicago Boxing Exhibition
The Italian amateur boxing team champions arriving from the Olympic games were due to meet a Chicago amateur squad at Chicago Stadium on Monday night in a series of exhibition matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Garner and Curtis Lead National Campaign Sprint
Vice President Curtis asserted renomination while Curtis spoke at Topeka. Curtis and Garner priced debates on prohibition as Garner sought Roosevelt support in New York and New England. Cannon from Switzerland attacked Hoover on enforcement as the party maps Maine and a 21 state Roosevelt tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cannon, Jr
Switzerland
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Seattle
Garner
New York
East
New York City
Mills
Hurley
Maine
Roosevelt
Middle
North
South West
Pacific Coast
Hoover
Columbus
Ohio
Major League Leaders Report From National and American Leagues
The latest league leaders show O Doul Dodgers batting .366 and Klein Phillies 131 runs. Klein leads in RBIs with 120, while Ott Giants 26 home runs. In the American League Foxx Athletics tops batting with .357, Foxx 116 runs, 159 hits, and 129 RBIs. Pitching leaders include Warneke Cubs 17-5 and Gomez Yankees 20-6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Doul
Dodgers
Kieis
Phillies
Klein
O’doul
Hurst
P. Waner
Pirates
Herman
Reds
Athletics
Manush
Senators
Foxx
Gehrig
Yankees
Johnson
Red Sox
Porter
Indians
Cronin
Ruth
Chapman
Walker
Tigers
Gomez
Weaver
Yesterday's Stars IV Associated Press
Riggs Stephenson of the Cubs hit a single in the 165th inning to drive in the winning run against the Braves. George Stumpf of the Red Sox triple and score in a win over the Browns. Chuck Klein and Jim Elliott of the Phillies powered two doubles and a single in game one, while Elliott held Cardinal bats to eight hits in game two. Waite Hoyt of the Giants pitched well to defeat the Reds 7-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riggs Stephenson
Cubs
Braves
George Stumpf
Red Sox
Browns
Chuck Klein
Jim Elliott
Phillies
Cardinal
Waite Hoyt
Giants
Reds
Retzlaff Favored to Defeat Panaleo in White City Bout
Charley Retzlaff of North Dakota, a heavyweight, is the 8-5 favorite to beat Chicago rival Paul Panaleo in a 10 round match at White City tonight. Retzlaff has 11 knockouts in 12 career wins and was KOed by Isadore Gastanaga in his most recent fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retzlaff
Chicago
Charley Retzlaff
Leonard
N. D
Paul Pantaleo
White City
Isadore Gastanaga
Two British aviation pioneers honored in London
Two men who have contributed greatly to British aviation interests are highlighted in London. The report notes their impact on the industry and its future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air London
Alabama Sheriff to Pursue Stills by Air
The Dallas county sheriff plans to use an airplane to chase stills. Odell Garrison was commissioned by Sheriff Mark C. Tucker and will carry pistols and a Springfield rifle. He will also transport prisoners to safety during mob violence threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
Dallas County Sheriff's Department
Odell Garrison
Mark C. Tucker
Columbia Beats Gastonia to Lead Eastern Legion Run
Columbia defeated Gastonia 9 to 1 to advance in the eastern regional bracket for the American Legion junior baseball championship. The win places Columbia in the mix for regional finals as Eastern finals move toward Gastonia at the end of August and start of September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Alexandria
Columbia
Legion
S&s. C
Carolinas
Virginia
Tennessee
American Legion
Gastonia
Allied Victories Spread Across Three Fronts on Aug 19 1918
Allied forces renewed the French drive on the Oise advancing several miles on a 15 mile front. Fresmieres fell to eight French regiments near nightfall. British troops reached Merville and widened gains on a six mile front. Americans assaulted north back of the Vesle with significant progress. Germany faced setbacks across the line. Two Norwegian ships San Jose and Nordhav were sunk by submarines off the Atlantic coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oise
Fresmieres
Roye Highway
Lys Salient
Merville
Vesle
Germany
San Jose
Nordhav
Atlantic
Mosquito Teeth Seen Under Microscope. Dream Length Noted
A mosquito shows 22 visible teeth under microscopy. The average dream lasts five seconds, a curious measure of sleep’s slipping moments.
Aviation Progresses in Mexico City Airports Rise Dramatically
Aviation in Mexico has progressed rapidly over five years. The Aviation Department of the Ministry of Communications and Public Works says the country now has 195 airports and landing fields, up from about eight five years ago. The figure excludes emergency fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Ministry of Communications and Public Works
Balbo honored with international aviation trophy
Rome Aug 19 H E Balbo leader of the Italian squadron in the transatlantic flight last year received the Clifford Harmon trophy from the International League of Aviators for his flight from Italy to Brazil. The King of Italy also awarded Balbo the Grand Cordon of the Colonial Order of the Stella d Italia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balbo
Rome
H. EH. Balbo
Clifford Harmon
International League of Aviators
Italy
Brazil
Pipa Toads Viewed Through Thick South American Skin
A field note explains Pipa toads from South America are so translucent that observers can see through their skin. The unusual trait highlights their transparency and genus characteristics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansan
G. O. Patform
Save the National Way
Swift
Octagon
Certo
Jarlie
Bacon
Niagara
Delaware
California
PMA le
Chiefs
Walker Case
Texas
Alfred E. Smith
New England
Cannon
Major League
Associated Press
Bama
J. D. Siddeley
Armstrong Siddeley Interests
Society of British Aircraft Constructors
C. E. Kingsford-Smith
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Goodyear
West High St
Pathfinder
Goopp
NEW Goodyear
Zeppelin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!