Summer reading and Hoover as a presidential candidate
The passage extols summer reading valuing fiction classics and poetry while also outlining Herbert Hoover’s political rise and perceived strengths and handicaps as a Democratic presidential candidate. It covers Hoover during wartime relief work and his subsequent roles under Wilson and Harding, noting concerns about his ties to the current administration and inexperience in political maneuvering.
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Hoover
Europe
Mrs. Hoover
England
Herbert Hoover
Wilson
Mr. Hoover
Harding
Commerce
Coolidge
Mississippi
Herbert Hoover as a Candidate Emerges from Republican Convention
The Republican convention last night confirmed Hoover as the strongest possible candidate due to rising public opinion after Coolidge’s refusal to run and fears of Al Smith securing the Democratic nomination. Hoover, a renowned business leader and public servant, is praised as a nonpolitician who has excelled in his duties.
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Hoover
Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
al Smith
Floods of News Sweep State as Election Year Opens
The piece notes constant political reporting in an election year with Kansas City and Texas campaign streams shaping coverage. It comments on special feature writers, sharp editors, and the risk of misattributing quotes between Republicans and Democrats amid the national campaign deluge.
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Kansas City
Down
Texas
Humiliated Husband Seeks Redress in Slap Case
The husband of Gloria Swanson’s relative sues his wealthy wife for 25000 claiming physical pain humiliation and detri mental publicity after she slapped him in anger. The jury failed to reach a verdict with mixed beliefs on the slapping. He appeals to the court hoping to redress the humiliation.
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Gloria Swanson
Miss Swanson
German reparations eyed by police dog counts
Observers note the high number of police dogs seen in various locales since the war, suggesting Germany may have generated enough canines to fund reparations, reflecting postwar security concerns.
The Things We Imagine Women Explore Haroun Palace Quest
Three American women set out for Baghdad to seek Haroun al Rashid s palace and the authorship of Arabian Nights. The essay argues legends shape reality more than facts and that imagination sustains nations and lives.
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Bagdad
Haroun al Rashid
Haroun al Rashhid
Arthur
Ulysses
Old Bagdad
Vale of
Avalon
Long John Silver
Cloudland
George Washington
Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Haroun’s Palace
Bohemia
The Sea Serpent Sailor Tale From Laconia Voyage
A Boston voyage aboard the Laconia stirs passengers to declare sighting a giant sea serpent with green eyes and flowing mane while officers insist it was a whale. The piece notes that such sightings are an enduring maritime tradition dating back to ancient seafaring.
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Boston
Gisralter
Band Concerts on Town Square Highlight Wednesday Evenings
A Wednesday evening series on the town square attracts residents with Walter French leading a crack thirty piece band. The description notes lively performances and community turnout as the concerts continue through the season.
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Illinois
Walter French
Heflin Speaks Up as Al Smith Nomination Looms
The remark suggests Heflin backs Al Smith’s bid and implies strong support could influence the nomination process. The quote hints at ongoing political maneuvering surrounding Smith’s candidacy.
People Who Live in Glass Houses Party Caution
A proverb notes residents of fragile homes should avoid hosting gatherings. The saying warns against hypocrisy and risk of damage or injury from reckless behavior within sensitive or vulnerable settings.
Vacation Bible School Opens June 18 at Wesley Memorial
The second annual Vacation Bible School at Wesley Memorial Church opens Monday June 18 with over 125 children expected. Rev. B. E. Harbison announced registrations will be held Sunday and listed the faculty across Beginners Primary Junior and Recreation and Play departments with multiple supervisors and assistants.
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Wesley Memorial Church
BE. J. Harbison
J. W. Kearns
R. B. Midgett
W. C. Ferree
Katherine Liles
Elizabeth Liles
Perryman
H. W. McCain
Elizabeth Bradner
Elane Grissom
J. W. Moore
Dan Schroder
A. A. Lindsay
Myrtis Phillips
Bill Price
Ed Gurley
J. W. Fraley
Dorothy Hoskins
Clara Grissom
R. C. Stuckey
Walt. Chandler
Wills Joins Victory as American Narrowly Trails Wightman Cup
In Wimbledon England on June 15 Helen Wills defeated Mrs M Holcroft Watson 6 1 6 2 to give the United States a one match lead. Earlier Molla Mallory lost to Eileen Bennett 6 1 6 2 while England beat Eleanor Goss and Helen Jacobs 6 4 6 1 in doubles.
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Wimbledon
England
Helen Wills
M. Holcroft Watson
Molla Mallory
Eileen Bennett
Miss Wills
Holcroft Watson
Ermyntrude Harvey
Peggy Saunders
Eleanor Goss
Helen
Tennis tourney reaches finals in Carolina Championship
In Greenville South Carolina Julian Robertson of Salisbury North Carolina and Hop Owens of Atlanta meet Gus Ferber and Carroll Turner of Miami in the doubles finals at the Greenville Country Club. Owens and Robertson beat Croswell and Burwell 6-1 6-4 1-6 6-3 while Ferber Turner defeated Grant and Mooney 6-0 6-2 8-10 7-5. Tomorrow Mooney and Grant duel in singles finals.
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Greenville
S. C
Julian Robertson
Salisbury
N. C
Atlanta
Owens
Robertson
Jack Mooney
ernCaoreshrd
Small Town Editor Crusade Drives Annual Filling Station Fight
In a long running local habit the town editor launches a yearly campaign over a new filling station, drawing community debate and municipal attention. Stakeholders include residents, the editor, and town council as plans move through public scrutiny.
Congress and Socialist Campaign Funds Inquiry Questioned
Political observers ask why congressional probes into Socialist campaign funds are rare. Critics cite partisan guardrails and limited bipartisan appetite for investigating left leaning groups.
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Congress
June Sparks Movements Between Ministers and Lawyers
June proves a busy period for church leaders while attorneys act promptly, sometimes before July 1, initiating legal actions or filings as events unfold.
Doctors remove pimple from President Kemal of Turkey
A playful remark notes three doctors operated on President Kemal for a minor blemish and muses how many would be needed if he contracted measles. The quip reflects period humor about political figures and medical fuss.
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Kemal
Turkey
How Was the Fife Building on Drumm Street Built
A brittle note ponders the origins of the Fife building in San Francisco on Drumm Street. It hints at inquiry into how such a structure came to stand, reflecting curiosity about construction and urban development in the city.
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Drumm Street
San Francisco
Queen Marie Again Visits. Advertisers Eye Tour
A dispatch from Romania reports Queen Marie is visiting again. New York advertising writers are eager to guide her majesty on choosing cigarettes blindfolded.
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Queen Marie
Romania
New York
Latvia Ratifies U S Trade and Friendship Treaty
Latvia joins the United States in a trade and friendship treaty ratified by parliament. Citizens return to work with relief, acknowledging they are not facing imminent foreign invasion.
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United States
Local Boys to Attend Black Bear Camp at Marion
A group of High Point boys will leave in late June to spend the summer at Black Bear Camp in Marion near Asheville. The plan was announced by T Wingate Andrews superintendent and camp director, with several local boys already signed up including Chas F Tomlinson Jr Charles Lee Amos Jr Robert Kinner Amos Irwin Coffield and Billie Willis.
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High Point
Black Bear
Marion
Asheville
T. Wingate Andrews
Chas. F. Tomlinson
D Jr
Charles Lee Amos, Jr
Robert Kinner Amos
Irwin Coffield
Billie Willis
Heiress Weds Chicago Street Car Conductor
An heiress married a Chicago street car conductor recently. The ceremony was described as a gesture of gratitude for finding him a place at the front of the car.
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Chicago
Camp gathers for summer session with regional leaders
John Jackson announces a camp session running from June 28 to August 22. Camp officers include R. H. Latham of Winston Salem as president, Frederick Archer of Greensboro as vice president, and W. M. York of Greensboro as secretary and treasurer. Directors listed are Guy B. Phillips of Salisbury, E. J. Coltrane of Roanoke Rapids, and F. E. Vogler of Winston-Salem, with Mr. Andrews among the directors.
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John Jackson
R. H. Latham
Winston Salem
Frederick Archer
Greensboro
W. M. York
Mr. Andrews
Guy B. Phillips
Salisbury
E. J. Coltrane
Roanoke Rapids
F. E. Vogler
Winston-Salem
Rag Pickers Busy in Leeds Rag and Shoddy Trades
Rag merchants and mango cloth manufacturers did a $2,000,000 business with the United States last year exporting reworked wool from waste garments clippings and knitted goods. Thousands work in rag and shoddy trades with women earning 14 to 20 cents an hour and men 11 to 20 dollars a week.
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Leeds
Eng
United States
Notable dates in American history listed
The timeline cites Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment on June 15 1752 Washington's acceptance of command on 1775 Arkansas statehood in 1836 Lincoln's invasion notice in 1863 and the 1904 General Slocum disaster in East River New York where 1200 people perished
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Benjamin Franklin
Washington
Arkansas
Lincoln
Slocum
East River
New York
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