New Forces Sent to Peshawar Area
Simla reporting August 12 1930 Afridi tribesmen withdraw from Khajuri plain toward tribal territory under Royal Air Force bombardment. Reinforcements including an armored train were dispatched to Rawalpindi to support Peshawar defense as telegraph lines were cut. Officials warn looting could follow if Peshawar falls, undermining British prestige amid nationalist pressure.
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Simld
India
Peshawar
Khajuri
Royal Air Force
G O P Supports Norris If Renominated
Washington August 12 AP Bolting the party fold in 1928 to support Alfred E Smith for President will not cost Senator Norris of Nebraska the support of the Republican national machine if he is successful today in obtaining his party's renomination This edict was given out late yesterday by Senator Fess of Ohio new chairman of his party's national committee following a conference at the White House The national committee can make no discrimination among candidates It is interested only in the principles involved It is the duty of the committee to support the nominees chosen in party primaries The statement was made in reply to a question on whether Norris would be supported At the same time Fess leaving for a ten days vacation on the Great Lakes said immediately upon his return the national organization would be ready to open a vigorous campaign for the renomination of the party's nominees to senate and house seats He outlined as outstanding issues of the general campaign President Hoover's administration the tariff and farm relief He discounted both prohibition and the world court issues campaign topics saying both questions cut too deeply into both parties to become a source of conflict
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Washington
Alfred E. Smith
Norris
Nebraska
Republican National Machine
Fess
Ohio
White House
Repu
Nortis
Great Lakes
Senate
House
Hoover
Promotion in Florida sparks Atlantic Rabbit Breeders demo
Demonstrators in Florida showcased the Atlantic Rabbit Breeders association new product during a recent event. Officials highlighted features and potential benefits for breeders and exhibitors.
General Menoher Rainbow Division Commander Dies
Major General Charles T. Menoher, former chief of the army air corps, dies in St. Elizabeth's hospital Washington at age 86. A veteran of the Spanish American War and Philippine insurrection he commanded the Rainbow Division in France and earned decorations from France Belgium and Italy. He clashed with Colonel William Mitchell over air force policy, resigning as air chief in 1921. Survived by widow Elizabeth P. Menoher and three sons including Major Pearson Menoher Captain Darrow Menoher and Cadet William Menoher.
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Washington
Charles T. Menoher
Army Air Corps
William Mitchell
Menoher
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
France
Belgium
Italy
Mitchell
Mencher
Army Air Forces
John W. Weeks
Secretary of War
Air Corps
Philadelphia
Rance
Champagne-Marne
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Elizabeth P. Menoher
Pearson Menoher
General Service School
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Darrow Menoher
Twelfth Cavalry
Fort Worth
Tex
William Menoher
West Point
Canada’s Next Premier Studious Man of Wealth
AP reports R. B. Bennett rises from country boy to Canadian conservative leader. Born in Hopewell Hill New Brunswick sixty years ago, he became a teacher at seventeen, then moved into law and headed west to Calgary. He built a political and business career guiding the conservatives to victory.
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Toronto
R. B. Bennett
Dominion
New Brunswick
Hopewell Hill
Western Canada
Bennett
Calgary
Life of a Northwest Territories politician described
The text outlines a political career from local beginnings to the Northwest Territories legislative assembly, followed by a late rise to the House of Commons as a Conservative. It notes independence from party lines, service as parliamentary under secretary of external affairs in 1916, and leadership of the Conservative party after several electoral defeats.
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Legislative Assembly
Northwest Territories
House of Commons
Jennie Eddy
Bennett
Mildred
Arnold Leads Car Racers in bid to dethrone Meyer
Arnold, a 23 year old Chicago driver, holds 888 points led the field with four American Automobile Association sanctioned events remaining for the national crown. Detroit's Cantlon trails with 480 points. A win in the 200 mile Altoona race on September 1 would stretch Arnold's lead by 240 points and likely clinch the title.
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Washington
Billy Arnold
Chicago
Louie Meyer
America
American Automobile Association
Arnold
William “Shorty
Cantlon
Detroit
Altoona
Marriage License Issued to Lropexa and Maximino Sirvin
Marriage license issued to Lropexa and Maximino Sirvin, both of Terence, Teo rence, confirming their intent to wed and outlining filing details. Rosa Hernandez also noted as party in Teo rence.
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Lropexa
Maximino Sirvin
Rosa Hernandez
Teorence
French War Areas Now Paying Big Dividends
Paris reports taxes from ten war devastated departments now cover interest and principal on reconstruction costs. North France textile mills and coal mines drive wealth as rebuilding nears completion after about 3.3 billion dollars spent and roughly one tenth still owed. The government had estimated a forty year span, with progress accelerated to about twelve years. Interest remains a heavy burden.
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Paris
France
Lille
Verdun
Lin
Reconstruction and taxes boost Roubaix postwar recovery
In 1924 the Roubaix Chamber of Commerce reports taxes from the war area more than cover interest, promising debt extinction as prosperity grows. Economists note the region’s output rose beyond prewar levels through scientific rebuilding and plant monetization.
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Roubaix
Oil Production Dwindles In U S Weekly Output Decline
Oil and Gas Journal estimates a weekly drop of 20 104 barrels in U S daily average oil production ending August 9 bringing total to 2 478 359 barrels. Kansas average rises 117 485 barrels from prior week while mid continent regions show slight changes. Ames IA C V Williams advocates job oriented high school training rather than college prep. New York City's population grows by about 357 daily.
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Tulsa
Okla
United States
Oil and Gas Journal
Kansas
Mid-Continent
Pure Oil Orchestra and The Manhatters at City Programs
A brief listing of daily program items and performances includes Pure Oil Orchestra, Tek Music Cahalogues, The Manhatters, Mary Hate Martin's House, The Yeast Foamers, and various Time Signal and weather forecast segments. Highlights feature Phil Cook Quaker Crackers, Band of a Thousand Melodies, and the Royal York Dance Orchestra with date references toward August 13 and 14.
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Pure Oil Orchestra
Tae Two Troupers
Hoppin
Bella
Cahalogues
Miendorff
Longine
Cecil
Sally
Amos ‘N' Andy
Floyd Gibbons
Art Kassel
Orchestra
Phil Cook
Quaker Crackers
Man the Old Witches
The
Parnassus String Trio
the Manhatters
Mary Hate Martin's
U. S. Army Band
Hursday
Quaker Grackers
B. A. Rolfe
Hance
Knox Dunlap
Maxwell House
Ollendorff
Victor Herbere
Mona Motor Orchestra
Mona Motor Girl
Amos 'N' Andy
Literary Digest
Jack Riley
Concert Ensemble
Weather Forecast
National farm and home hour to feature Lava Soap Man
Radio schedule lists George the Lava Soap Man at 12:45 and Ruth Orcutt pianist at 1:30. Other programs include Band of a Thousand Melodies, Chicago Serenade, the Quaker Man, and Mona Motor Orchestra with various performers.
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George the Lava
Kansas City
Ruth Orcutt
Chicago
Court of Health Opens in Satirical Trial of Dr Parker
A playful courtroom scene decries stomach trouble as a public menace. Judge Common Sense orders a month of Dr Parker's treatment costing about $1.25, with the orange can promoted by Crown Drug Co. and sold by local druggists. The piece touts Dr Parker's herbal remedies and a money back guarantee, citing nationwide fame and forty thousand witnesses.
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Parker
Crown Drag Co
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