Hoover Opens Campaign Drive in Northeast States
Times Special reports on August 25 1928 that Herbert Hoover will launch a campaign push across New York New Jersey and New England beginning Monday. He aims to energize East coast organizations after West success and signals ongoing staff revamping under Dr Hubert Work with possible further reorganizations and radio labor day talk considered but not finalized.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Northeastern
Atlantic Seaboard
New York
New Jersey
New England
West
Hoover
Corn Belt
Smith
Hubert Work
Jackson County Free Fair Opens Monday at Shields Park
Seymour Indiana August 25 The Jackson County free fair will open Monday at Shields Park here and run through the week with a schedule of exhibits foods and entertainment for residents and visitors alike.
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Seymour, Ind
Jackson County
Shields Park
Sunday School Lesson Paul in a Roman Prison at Philippi
The August 26 uniform lesson by WM E Gilroy analyzes Paul and Silas in Philippi. It details the exorcism of a fortune telling girl, the masters' anger, and the ensuing Roman court conflict. The story of the Philippian jailer’s conversion follows, ending with his household belief and joy.
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Paul
WM. E. Gilroy
D. D
Congregationalist
Lydia
Philippi
Silas
God
Rome
Switchman Blamed In Times Square Subway Wreck
W. G. Baldwin, a longtime Interborough switchman, is jailed on homicide charges after investigators tie a switch failure to the Times Square wreck that split an eight car from a ten car train. Baldwin faced inspectors daily and was turned over to police by company head Frank Hedley after Mayor Walker demanded accountability.
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Earl J. Johnson
United Press
New York
W. G. Baldwin
Baldwin
Times Square
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Brooklyn
Frank Hedley
Interborough
Hedley
Thirtieth St
Walker
Switch Failure Contributes to Brooklyn Train Wreck
A heavily loaded freight switch wore out and failed despite prior repairs and tests. It appeared ready when the Brooklyn line signaled to proceed. Motorman was given the go ahead. the lever opened only partway, triggering the wreck.
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Brooklyn
Baldwin
Copper Ore Found On Indiana Farm By Ray Hoppingarner
Ray Hoppingarner found a twenty three pound copper boulder on his farm near here while chasing stray cows. The ore is believed to be a relic from the glacial age.
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Times
Jon
Ind
Ray Hoppingarner
Negro Leader Praises Hoover At Walk er Building Dedication
Dr. R. R. Moton of Tuskegee Institute spoke during dedicatory exercises praising Hoover. He noted Hoover Democratic clubs forming in the South and predicted that Hoover’s election and flood relief program could stabilize the economy and cut unemployment. Moton highlighted Negro participation on the Mississippi flood relief commission and Hoover’s grasp of issues.
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South
R. R. Moton
Tuskegee Institute
Mme. c
Hoover
Mississippi
Endowment Growth at Tuskegee Highlighted by Moton
Dr Moton praised the rising Tuskegee endowment noting an increase from under 2 million to over 9 million in ten years while urging continued earnest effort for all classes. In Evansville Indiana attorneys fees of 55000 were paid, claimed as the city's largest in settling banker Samuel L May estate after a fatal auto accident last year.
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Dr. Moton
Times
Evansville
Ind
Samuel L. May
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Jesus
Kay
Rogers
Tvch
W. Washington St
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Henry King
Lee Fournier
Colton
Cal
Myrtle Huddleston
Mattoon
Ill
Lauds Hoover
Tuskegee
Fletcher
American National Bank_ ry
Indiana
Ith
Fletcher American Company
Southeast Corner Market
Pennsylvania Streets
Bon Eoe
State Savings and Trust Co. E
South Capitol Ave
Pioneer Distributing Co
Washington ST
AEA
State Street
Miller - Whal’s
Coats
Bee
East
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