Chinese Nationalists and Russians face possible clash in Manchuria
The dispute over the Chinese Eastern Railway intensifies as Nationalists seize control and expel Russians, with Japan weighing intervention. Military build up on both sides raises fears of a broader conflict in the Far East.
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Russia
Harbin
Far East
Japan
Manchuria
California
Texas
Iowa
Dakotas
China
Siberian
Lake Baikal
Vladivostok
Moscow
Air travel gains speed but risks and rewards rise
The piece argues that commercial and air mail flights cut travel times, with Embry-Riddle services linking city airports to Cincinnati and Chicago. It asserts safety rests on inspected machines trained pilots and weather awareness, while noting passenger service boosts time savings and urges caution about monotony and thrills. It honors Dr. Lafayette Page for medical advancement and public health impact.
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Atlantic
Embry-Riddle Company
Cincinnati
Chicago
Kentucky Power Brief Seeks Cumberland Falls Lease
A federal power commission brief argues for leasing Cumberland Falls to Insull interests for fifty years to develop a power project, claiming to represent 200000 Kentuckians. The document asserts the view favors providing work for the honest poor over profits for the idle rich, but the author questions the accuracy and motives behind speaking for the state.
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Cumberland Falls
Kentucky
Federal Power Commission
Insull
Mississippi
Insula
Actua
Theatrical Reform and Charity Debate in Delaware
M. Be. Tracy argues the amusements field must reward its own talents. ENDELL and Reinhart land a contract worth five to seven thousand dollars weekly, while other artists starve. SFRED I. DUPONT proposes an old age pension fund for Delaware, inspired by Laura C Walls, amid charity funding concerns and a costly administration.
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Sfred I. Dupont
State of
Delaware
Laura C. Walls
Pensions Plan Reduces Admin Costs Through Churches
Mrs Walls designs an thrift program to identify and aid the elderly poor over 65 lacking families. Delaware church leaders become district chairmen and appoint clergy as sub chairmen to collect data. Data will be reviewed by Mr Dupont before action.
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Walls
Delaware
Dupont
Nationwide prejudice and North Platte exodus headline
Article notes widespread anti Negro bias beyond the south and reports about 200 Negro residents of North Platte Nebraska fleeing after a police shooting and mob threats. It also describes the Lindbergh beacon as Palmolive building Chicago project and sour notes on a US tourist trade slump blamed on stock declines and competing foreign publicity.
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North Platte
Neb
Palmolive
Chicago
Tourist trade unpredictability in France cited by bettor
The passage argues that France overestimated the tourist trade and that travelers frequently seek new experiences. It notes tourism is unstable, driven by impulse and curiosity, and travelers rarely return to the same destination for extended stays.
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France
Mirth Prompts Renewed World View Says Beecher Quote
A reflective note on mirth as a world renovator, quoting Ecclesiastes and Henry Ward Beecher. It asserts that joy and laughter improve people and deflect abuse, suggesting merriment as a valued daily virtue.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Health in Hot Weather: Faulty Diet May Cause Illness
Dr Morris Fishbein notes constipation and bowel disorders stem from bad diet and poor water intake. He urges regular exercise of habit and six to eight glasses of water daily, plus fruits and bulky vegetables rich in vitamins B and C.
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America
Life and death in the gas chamber at Coney Island
Heywood Brown reflects on the Paul Bregnetti case in which gas self harm nearly killed him, rescued by officers and doctors after thirty eight and a half hours of oxygen. The piece questions society’s obligation to sustain life without meaning or purpose and laments sensational newspaper framing.
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Eorge M. Cohan
Paul Bregnetti
Bregnetti
Coney Island
Regnetti
New York
the Times
Massachusetts Votes Against War of 1812 July 15 1813
The Massachusetts legislature voted against continuing the war of 1812. The move, amid Federalist strength in New England, fed sympathy for other states and influenced the Hartford convention. Delegates from Massachusetts lingered in secret sessions as peace arrived.
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Massachusetts
New England
Massachusets
Union
Quotations of Notables and a July Burglaries Item
A collection of quotes from notable figures discusses work education wealth and romance. A separate July 15 report from Anderson Indiana states burglars with a skylight entry loot $2500 from the Rapp department store after breaking in.
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Timea Special Anderson
Ind
Rapp Department
Roosevelt squashes farmers feed 1932 race talk and more
A collage of remarks by Frederick Landis touches on Governor Roosevelt raising squashes and preparing to marshal farmer support for a 1932 bid while noting other items from border furs to Prohibition, and veteran grief. The piece weaves political rumor with social notes, including references to King George reception, party births, and public figures.
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Roosevelt
New York
Baltimore Merchant Wanders After Head Blow
Thomas Thatcher a Baltimore business man reappeared at police headquarters in St Louis after missing since April. He said he cannot recall his movements for three months following an unknown man hitting him in the head on April 23 as he left with his son. A St Louis man who knew Thatcher named Bayrs verified his identity and helped reconnect him with Baltimore.
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Baltimore
St Louis
United Press
ST. Louis
Thomas Thatcher
Thomas C. Bayrs
Thatcher
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