Era of industrial development seen by Hoover
Secretary Hoover predicted a new era of industrial development over the next 25 years requiring transportation facilities to move at least double the commodities now carried. He spoke before the 21st annual National Rivers and Barbers Congress, noting congestion at rail centers and urging more trunk lines and improved waterways to relieve it.
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Washington
Tech
Hoover
National Rivers and Barbers Congress
Great
Checkers match tragedy ends in self-inflicted death
William Kapler of Pittsburgh died after an apparent act of self harm following a failed attempt to outwit an opponent in a local checkers game. Authorities reported the incident occurred in the city on December 2. Further details were not available.
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Checker
Pittsburgh
William Kapler
Hoestead Coroner Reports Today
Coroner reports Hoestead as the focus of today’s inquiry with officials confirming preliminary findings and awaiting further investigation. The case involves ongoing examinations and official statements are expected to clarify cause and timeline.
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Hoestead
Vickers Limited Seeks Large Capital Write Down
British Company to reconstruct soon as Vickers Limited announces drastic plan to write down capital by many millions amid sharply reduced earnings in recent years. The firm, a major manufacturer of all classes of armaments, operates tank, war materiel, and other military goods across multiple divisions.
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London
Dee
Vickers
Hmited
Vickers, Ltd
British Turkish dispute weighs on League decisions
London dispatch reports the Turko British clash hinges on League of Nations actions. As talks stall in December the fate of Iraq Mesopotamia and Britain’s mandate remains unsettled amid diplomatic maneuvering and pending resolutions.
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London
Dec
Britain
Irak
Mesopotamia
League of Nations
Delegates to Farm Convention Elect Officers
Chicago December 9 AP delegates to the seventh annual convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation proceed with routine business electing officers. The report notes continued organizational activities and forthcoming actions by Levi and other secretaries.
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Chicago
Bureau -Federacontinua
Levi
Yodms
N Y Society Woman Loges Necklace Thefts
A $10 000 necklace vanished during a Tobin Clark tea at the home of Mrs William K Vanderbilt Jr on November 21. Police alerted after guests and servants left without the jewel. Detectives found no trace of the necklace.
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Tobin Clark
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Neeklacabel
Christmas Ribbon Sale Advertisement
A small holiday notice promotes ribbona and ribbons for Christmas packaging. It urges shoppers to buy now with ready stock and an assortment offered at very reasonable prices. The ad emphasizes timely shopping and value without further details.
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