Chicago Poised to Welcome 1928 Republican Convention
Chicago girds for the 1928 Republican National Convention with preparations at the Coliseum and Congress Hotel. Officials expect about 100000 visitors and up to 160000 demand accommodations, while hotel rooms and annex space are being readied for delegates and press.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Republican Party
Cta
Coliseum
Hilles
Congress Hotel
National Committee
Congress
Willem Hate Thompson
Republican National Committee
Washington
Fred W. Upham
Republicans
Kansas labor courts echo in a crowded hall
An excerpt recalls a Kansas gathering with William Stone as possible sergeant at arms and a comical exchange about fashion and music. Deb and maid banter reflects social norms while a caller seeks a bill. The scene features quips on women’s roles and a jab at popularity of music versus mechanical sounds.
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Hall
William Stone
Submarine Tone Led To Early Sea War Detection
London February 6 The admiralty reveals a music expert officer heard the submarine tone as it moved beneath the waves and Sir Richard Paget, lowered head down, came up humming the note. The discovery helped perfect sound detectors that saved lives and contributed to sinking U boats.
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London
Sea Lords
Richard Paget
Freight Barges of Improved Type Built for U S Rail Administration
Pittsburgh February 6 freight barges of an improved design are under construction for the United States Railroad Administration. The 230 by 45 by 11 foot vessels carry 2 000 tons with a hold of 18 compartments and 16 hatches for oil and general cargo on the lower Mississippi.
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Pittsburgh
United States Railroad Administration
Mississippi River
Extreme decollette gown hisses at Paris theatre
In Paris a woman wearing a gown extremely decollette drew reactions from the audience after she removed her fur coat in a theatre box. The manager and two ushers escorted her from the venue as chorus girls and dancers were cited for their outfits.
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Paris
Aspironal: A New Elixir Claims Faster Cold Relief
An ad touts Aspironal as a superior two minute cold and cough remedy endorsed by European and American army surgeons. It promises immediate relief, a delightful taste, and a money back guarantee if relief is not felt in two minutes, urging widespread purchase and use for all ages.
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U. S
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Cotseum
Kansas Labor Courts
Deb
Squirrel Cage
New State Industrial Court of
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Labor
Clyde M. Reed
Parsons, Kan
W. L Huggins
Eusporia
George H Wark
Unner
Beethoven
Vienna
Oncierge
cHurcaco ST. Joseph
G. ST. A
Mansas
City
Omaha
Oklahoma City Ser
Atlan
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Ww Tai and Tankace
Fert Ti
Lmington
Montgomery
Morris
High Point, N. C
Columbia
Columbia Records
Columbia Graphophone Company
Prince’s Orchestra
William Howard Taft
Burr and Stoddard
The
Bee
Wheaton and Wilson
France
Sterling Trio
Peoples ‘House Furnishing Co
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