New York Spanish Colony Grows Across Manhattan Side
A marked Spanish presence spreads from the upper east side to Washington Heights with Aqui se habla Espanol signs, Spanish talkies, and shops selling Castilian foods. Cafes along the waterfront host conferences on homeland politics and attract noted artists. Local heroes include autogiro inventor Juan de la Cierva, caricaturist Covarrubias, pianist Don Zelaya, and bullfighter Sydney Franklin. Argentine heavyweight Luis Pirpo is hailed as the greatest of them all.
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New York
Upper East Side
108Th Street
136Th Street
Seventh Avenue
Riverside Drive
Broadway
150Th Street
Washington Heights
Brooklyn Bridge
Juan de la Cierva
Manhattan
Covarrubias
Hidalgo
Armida
Don Zelaya
Nicaragua
Sydney Franklin
Brooklyn
Spain
Luis Pirpo
Dempsey
Jersey City
Grain Farms Ask for Aid
Washington reports drought gripping a small northwestern cluster of states with May and June crop losses and no relief in sight. Farmers in Montana and North Dakota appeal for government drought loans as prospects fade unless heavy rains arrive by July 1. Senators Walsh of Montana and Caraway of Arkansas call for a special congressional session to address the crisis.
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Washington
Montana
North Dakota
Walsh
Caraway
Arkansas
Congress
Welcome to Las Vegas Odd Fellows Visit in 65th Session
The article notes the arrival of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from across the state for the 65th Grand Lodge session, 57th Grand Encampment, and 36th Rebekah Assembly. Mayor Cragin to present a city key symbolizing welcome and access to civic hospitality. The Age newspaper extends a warm greeting on behalf of Las Vegas residents.
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DD Fellows
uAs
Vegas
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Las Vegas
Hoover Address in Indianapolis Promises Economic Hope
President Hoover spoke in Indianapolis addressing the nation’s business depression with clarity. He urges optimistic thinking and orderly development, praising labor and capital cooperation that sustains the American standard of living and reduces social disorder despite low mood. The speech is summarized on page one of this morning’s Age.
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Indianapolis
Hoover
United States
Fire Hydrants Need Immediate Repairs in Las Vegas
An opinion urging prompt repair of damaged fire hydrants after recent reports to the city board. The piece praises Las Vegas volunteer firemen and warns that neglect could endanger lives and property. It questions whether the city or water company bears responsibility for upkeep.
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Las Vegas
Dawes Sparks Peppered Diplomacy Jibe In Washington
Washington bystander column recalls Dawes biting line about diplomacy being easy on the brain but hell on the feet. It notes his jab at diplomats and military figures, and his near-presidential hopes, while Dawes plans to sail back to London.
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Kirke Simpson
Washington
Hell
Maria” Dawes
London
White Hall
Jim Ham” Lewis
Senate
Dawes
Presidency
White House
Rev
Dawgs
New Bakery Opens in Town At 600 South Main Street
Meyers Cottage Bakery launches locally with Robert T Moore as general manager. Each loaf carries a money back guarantee and can be sliced or unsliced. All supplies sourced in Las Vegas with local labor and delivery via three white trucks to major groceries.
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Meyers Cottage Bakery
South Main Street
Robert T
Bob” Moore
Las Vegas
Sanitary Bakery
Miss Northern Kentucky Wins Miss United States
Anne Lee Patterson from Northern Kentucky was crowned Miss United States at the Itwellsh pageant in Galveston Texas amid an ovation. The event on June 15 highlighted Patterson as the new national titleholder.
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Galveston
Texas
Northern Kentucky
Anne Lee Patterson
United States
Chiang Kai Shek Re-Elected Leader in Nanking
Chiang Kai Shek was re elected president by the central executive committee of the Kuomintang in Nanking, defying Canton insurgents demanding his resignation or a secessionist government in Guangdong and Guangxi. The move repudiates rebels who accuse him of dictatorial aims and a drive to establish a new dynasty.
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Nanking
China
Chiang Kai Shek
Canton
Kwang Tung Kwang Si
Chiang
Kuomintang
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Mark Barron
Phonograph
Western Union
Malden
Mass
UPI
Leverett Dana Holden
Boston
First & Garces
the Oasis
Bihlmaier
Women Cooks PT Rrp
U. S
Las Vegas Transportation & Taxi Co
Fremont St
B. of
L. E
Carrie L. Cook
Ford
Victoria
Eford
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