Moving Through Chicago and a Grand Morrison Stay
A travelogue from a Chicago visit in June 1932 describes a pre dawn rail journey on a river crossing, reflections on the river and suburbs, and arrival in Chicago. The author notes taxis, traffic, smoke, and the Morrison hotel with its 46 story central tower, top floor rooms, elevator speed, and amenities while mentioning Senator Getchell and Jake Fulmer. The piece ends with a preview of the June 14 convention and a tease of continuation on Page Eight.
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Morrison
Senator Getchell
Jake Fulmer
Jake
Getch
Chicago
Rudy Valee
New York
The
Nevada
Tidal flood devastates Colima coastal city Cuyutlan
In Colima state Mexico a tidal wave struck Cuyutlan early today wrecking many buildings and causing heavy loss of life. Officials reported at least 50 dead with 600 refugees arriving in Colima City Manzanillo sent medical supplies. Governor Saucedo estimated 2 million pesos in damage.
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Colima City
Mexico
Cuyutlan
Colima State
Manzanillo
Colima
Take
Tecojman
Saucedo
United Press
Tecoman
Definite Clue Emerges in Lindbergh Kidnaping Case
Alpine New Jersey June 22 A definite and important clue in the Lindbergh kidnapping case has been found by New Jersey state police after questioning a New York cab driver. Police officials feel they have a line on the persons who obtained the $50,000 ransom from Dr. John F Condon. The cab driver was questioned locally and then taken to New York for further examination.
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Alpine
N. J
U.P
New Jersey
New York
John F. “Jaf. Condon
Vegas Bonus Army Now in Iowa
Special to The Age Boone Iowa June 19 Traveling in two units a motorized commissary and a main body by train in private side door Pullmans the Vegas Nevada bonus army contingent passed through heading to Washington to join thousands of comrades already there to pressure payment of the soldiers bonus Officials praised the progress and morale while Nevada veterans thanked Las Vegas supporters and an unknown donor who contributed at the start The group plans to persist until the bonus is settled and will continue toward the capital city
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Boone
U.P
Pullmans
Vegas
Nevada
Bonus Army
Washington
H. O. Hatch
E. R. Smith
The
Nevada Veterans
Las Vegas
Jail Inmate Slays Guard Then Commits Suicide
In Cook County Jail burglar Jack Lawrence shot and killed guard Leo Nicholas and then killed himself when officers rushed in. Warden David Moneypenny, who had summoned police, kept details limited as he investigated how the gun came to be inside the facility. The incident caused a brief uproar but was soon controlled.
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Chicago
U.P
Jack Lawrence
Cook County
Leo Nicholas
David Moneypenny
Alfred E. Smith Camps for Beer Legalization in 1928 Style Push
In Chicago Alfred E. Smith urged relegalizing beer to curb bootlegging and fund federal needs. He billed himself as his own candidate and stirred revivalist support for a broad repeal plank beyond Republican aims. Tammany Hall leader John F. Curry withheld caucus timing as Roosevelt stop supporters debated whether to back him or join the anti-Roosevelt effort.
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Tammany
Chicago
John F. Curry
Tammany Hall
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
U.P
Smith
al” Smith
Page Thraes
Hoover proposes one third arms cut at disarmament talks
President Hoover urged a one third reduction in armaments at the disarmament conference, saying it could lift 10 to 15 billion dollars from the war-wracked world over the next decade. Italy welcomed the proposal, Britain, Germany, Spain and the Soviet Union voiced varying support, France opposed full acceptance, Japan reserved a decision, and 26 nations had shown approval by late tonight. Hugh S. Gibson presented the plan to delegates in a rapid Belgian session.
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United Press
Geneva
U.R
Hoover
Italy
Dino Grandi
Britain
Germany
Spain
Soviet
Russia
France
Japan
America
General Commission
United States
Hugh S. Gibson
Belgium
Mr. Hoover
Southern Utah and Nevada Promote Scenic Tour Unity
Southern Utah joined southern Nevada in promoting a regional scenic tour linking Hoover Dam Death Valley Las Vegas St George Cedar City Parowan Zion Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon North Rim through a Cedar City Parowan St George delegation. The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce hosted a dinner at the Apache Indian Village where Randall L. Jones showcased color views and urged a unified scenic route across the area.
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Utah
Nevada
Cedar City
Parowan
St. George
Hoover Dam
Apache Indian Village
Randall L. Jones
Union Pacific Railroad
Wilford
Chamber of Commerce
Arthur Joseph
R. C. Draper
L. Nelson Marsden
W. Claire Rowley
Death Valley
Las Vegas
Zion Park
Cedar Breaks
Bryce Canyon
North Rim of
Grand Canyon
Lee Ferry Bridge
Navajo Country
Arizona
Jas. H. Down
William L. Brown
Nye Wilson
C. P. Squires
Day
M. J. Urie
C. W. Love
Grainger
Bryan Bunker
Hausner Safe From Ocean Flight Ends In Miami Welcome
Stanislaus F. Hausner, Polish-American former motion picture operator, upper air adventurer, reached Miami after eight days clinging to a disabled plane. Rescued by the S S Circe Shell, he was greeted by Mrs Hausner and officials aboard the yacht Seven Seas then ashore from tug L R Hisey for a Miami theatre welcome and recounting of his Atlantic flight attempt.
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Miami
W.P
Stanislaus F. Hausner
L. R. Hisey
Hausner
S. S. Circe Shell
Yukon Trail Goes Modern As Planes Race To Gold Strike
JUNEAU Alaska June 22 The Yukon trail echoes the Klondike rush as planes modernize prospecting. A fictional Valley of Gold unfolds in southeastern Alaska with Mitchell Exploration Co flying boats racing toward Scurney Creek. Led by J A Eastman Detroit Michigan, the pilot group seeks claims and wealth amid the air stampede.
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Yukon
New ‘Valley of
Juneau
Alaska
Yukon Trail
Klondike
John” Stenbraten
Mitchell Exploration Co
Bomb blasts Las Vegas liquor club before grand opening
A dynamite blast ripped through the rear of a new Las Vegas liquor venue at 110 South First Street, damaging the building and nearby Bethley’s store. Police found a crude fuse and three sticks of dynamite, suggesting an intended disruption of the opening. Investigators pursued multiple suspects as two competing liquor rings feared as motive in this pre opening attack.
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South First Street
Las Vegas
Bethley's
Keate
Family auto forced off road near Apex by intoxicated youths
A tourist family narrowly escaped serious harm when two allegedly intoxicated youths forced their car off a highway near Apex. A truck driver told police the group was brought to Las Vegas, but no one was seriously injured. George Daggett, a U P employee from Caliente, arrived here yesterday on business and to visit friends.
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Apex
Las Vegas
George Daggett
U. P
Caliente
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St. Louis
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Elmhurst
Cicero
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L. V.rum
San Francisco
William H. Woodfield, Jr
William H. Coffman
Los Angeles
Col
Roscoe Turner
Maureen O'Sullivan
Virginia Bruce
Bea Hall
Portola
Calif
Iowa
Alfred Smith
Pep
U.s.heer
Bourbon Party
Lauder
Southern
Senate
Lewis
Dem. IL
Glenn
Norris
Robinson
Jim Wells
North Third Street
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