Will Rogers Plays Foreseeable Prohibition Showdown
Will Rogers mockingly predicts a clash over enforcing prohibition. He jokes that Henry Ford may be put in charge of enforcement by Hoover to settle scores, tying in Virginia fishing grounds and bootlegger ideas with Ford’s mass production image. The tone is satirical and opinionated.
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Monica
Cal
Junn Totay
Hoover
Rey
Gine
Virginia
Henry Ford
Ford
Will Rogers
City notes on travel, weather, and repairs in New Castle
Cars from Florida California and Maine pass through the city as tourist trade grows and the motor club keeps hours late. Workmen repair Atlantic Avenue and pave more tar and stone on the surface. A city manhole project begins at Croton avenue and East Washington street with new ones planned. An airplane circling the town at 6 30 pm appears to be a mail plane forced off course by storms. Plentiful rain over two days soaks ground improving crops after a prolonged dry spell. Dahlia buds form on Chestnut Street as dahlias grow and raspberries near market. Continuous dry weather had threatened a short crop until recent rain. Continued on page two.
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California
Maine
Motor Club
Atlantic Avenue
Fa News
Bailey Weather Report and River Stage Update
Weather report from Bailey shows maximum 91 degrees and minimum 65 with 1.07 inches of precipitation. River stage at 43 feet and rising, supplied by US Weather Service via Ne tle Water Co pump station.
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B. J. Johnson
Netle Water Co
Telephone Link From Plane Over New Jersey to London
Aviation editor Homer H Metz reports a first time telephone conversation established in flight 1000 feet above New Jersey with London via American Telephone and Telegraph. An engineer connected the line and exchanged greetings with International News Service. Harry Flory, IN S manager, announced greeting to INS clients and noted wish for US reporters to be there. Conversation resumed after brief interruption.
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Homer H. Metz
International News Service
Hadley II Us LD
New Brunswick
New Jersey
London
American Telephone
Wl Telegraph Commans
A. Ir
Ello
Harry Flory
Internatioal
Merz
Flo
Flory
United States
Liquor Destroyed: County Destroys 300 Gallons of Confiscated Liquor
County Detective William Fleming dumped about 300 gallons of confiscated liquor into the Court House sewer last night. Jugs cans and bottles containing liquor were emptied, making the basement storage room ready again for future seizures.
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Willam G. Fleming
Court House
Eight Americans Ready For Court Bow Wednesday
London dispatch reports Ambassador Charles G. Dawes and Mrs. Dawes set to appear at the court of St James for the third court season. Eight more Americans to bow before Queen Mary with Mrs Dawes in official capacity. A fourth court Thursday will see 23 additional Americans presented. Marquisa Merry De Val will introduce Mrs Dawes to the Queen.
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Jopymon
International News Service
London
Queen Mary
Court of St. James
Charles G. Dawes
Dawes
Marquisa Merry de Val
Frances M. Barclay
Virginia
Natalie Coe
New York
Aymar Johnson
John R. Thomas, Jr
Thomas
Hoover Accepts Resignation Of Henry Fletcher
President Hoover accepts Henry P. Fletcher's resignation as ambassador to Rome. Fletcher had stayed on since March at the President's request and will retire September 1 after his summer leave. He sought private life and had been linked to cabinet talks, with a long career as a senior American diplomat.
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International
Washington
Hoover
Henry P. Fletcher
Rome
Fletcher
Kingsford Smith Opens 2000 Mile Sydney to Derby Flight
Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and three companions began the first leg of the Australia to England flight in the Southern Cross, departing Sydney for Derby 2000 miles away. Previous hardships in isolation near the Australian brush are noted.
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International News Service
London
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Sydney
New South Wales
Derby
Australia
England
Southern Cross
Johnson Bronze Co Expansion Gains Ground Amid Modernization
Johnson Bronze Co continues expansion as the old American Car and Ship Hardware plant is demolished for a new, modern bell conveyor equipped building. A three story machine shop will rise, with plans to extend onto remaining property and possibly add upper stories. Under President P J Flaherty the firm now employs about 800 workers.
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American Car and Ship Hardware Manufacturing Company
Johnson Bronze Company
Johnson Bronze Works
P. J. Flaherty
Cleveland Man Speaks to Lions at Meeting
H. W. Aceryne of Cleveland spoke to the New Castle Lions Club about a Seminoni product. Attorney A. L. Stiker and others formed a program committee. President Mary Lion Marvin will report on the Lions’ international conversion plans at Louisville next Tuesday.
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H. W. Aceryne
Cleveland
Repre- Seminoni Company
New Castle Lions Club
Mtr
PSEA
Roods
Sient
E. D. Mavin
Sttorney
A. L. Stiker
Chasman
J. L. Reed
John KR
Bunter
William
Anthony Marine
Mary Lion Marvin Wil
Louisville
Policeman Returns to Duty Amid Controversy in New Jersey
Policeman Ralph Marks, at the center of a death inquest into Horace Roberts Jr and Ruth Wilson, was back on his beat in Morristown New Jersey. The township committee held a secret meeting to discuss his role but ordered him to resume work amid public calls for his dismissal.
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International Vs Service
Wedded Four Years Have Six Children Three Sets Of Twins
An Ashford woman has just given birth to a third set of twins within four years. All six children are healthy. the eldest twin pair is about three years nine months old. The father is an unemployed laborer.
Raid on Large Michigan Bootleg Distillery Nets Ten Arrested
Federal agents raided a farm near here uncovering one of Michigan's largest bootleg distilleries. Two large barns housed the operation. the farm was described as a blind by deputy prohibition administrator Thomas H. Brennen. Equipment valued in the thousands of dollars was confiscated and ten men were arrested.
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Lonard
Datroit
Michigan
Thomas H. Brennen
Prohibition
Reorganization Of Enforcement Proposed By Senator Watson
Senator James K Watson proposes to give the president power to reorganize federal prohibition enforcement. The plan would move the Coast Guard border patrol and the prohibition bureau out of the Treasury into a new Bureau in the Department of Justice, with Congress approval. President Meaver would receive carte blanche authority to consolidate under a single head.
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William K. Hutchinson
Washington
Meaver
Carte Blanche
Federal
Prohibition Enforcement Service
Congress
James Kk. Watson
Indiana
Senate
Watson
Coast Guard
Treasury Department
Department of Justice
Frankie Marlow Slain Known Racketeer Found Dead
New York June 25 Frankie Marlow a noted racketeer was shot and killed. He moved along Broadway near Forty second Street and was found dead in Flushing Queens after involvement in gambling debts and liquor rackets. Police trace his movements and seek leads. Marlow formerly managedboxers and was linked to rum running.
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David P. Sentne
International News Ser
New York
Frankie Marlow
Broadway
Forty Second
Jeft
Flushing
Marlow
Busin
Arnold Robistein
Grover Whalen
Johnny Wilson
Jack Delancey
Bridgeport
Conn
Frank Curtis
Braceway Dazzle
Boston
Wilson
Marty Kilblea
Hoover Proclaims Boulder Dam in Effect After Compact
President Hoover signed a proclamation declaring the Boulder Dam project in effect. He called the seven states compact the most expensive action by a group of states and said it provides a dispute settlement path without federal recourse. He urged California and Arizona to resolve their differences to avoid further conflict and noted the compact aims to settle interstate claims over a 25 year period hindering Colorado River basin development.
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Hoover
Boulder Dam
Honger
California
Arizona
Pac
Colorado River
Greater Pittsburgh Fate Put To County Voters
Voters across Allegheny County decide whether to annex 222 municipalities into Western Pennsylvania's largest plan. A two third majority in 62 towns is required to adopt the metropolitan charter aiming to make Pittsburgh the fourth largest U S city. Officials warn of election fraud rumors and urge fair, lawful conduct as campaigning ends.
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None Service
Pittsburgh
United States
Allegheny Wing
Penncily
Assylvania
Chie
Todeonce
Tassisk
Cowty
Charles ©. McGeorm
Wday
Communist Party
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Flier Postpones Hop To New York
Miami Florida June 25 Mechanical difficulties forced the postponement of a non stop flight from Miami to New York in the amphibian plane Miami Maid pilot Eddie Nirmaier had planned to depart today but will start tomorrow officials said the delay due to mechanical issues.
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Iibernational
MIAMY
Fla
Eddie Nirmaier
Telay
Miami Maid
New York
Pittsburgh Claim as World’s Third Largest City by Area
Pittsburgh faces claims that it could become the world’s third largest by area if a proposed metropolitan charter passes today. The debate centers on Allegheny County coverage and comparisons to Los Angeles and other major cities, with figures suggesting Pittsburgh would vastly exceed New York and London in land area.
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Sune
Toxic
Rome
Allegheny County
Los Angeles
United States
Pitsburg
California
Neu Fory
Hiliy-ieo
Grenier
London
Negroes Confess Killing Druggist in Pittsburgh
Three Black gunmen, posing as detectives, confessed to killing Edward J. Kretz, a Pittsburgh druggist, naming revenge as the motive. The case describes their actions during the assault and details their arrest and charges. The report emphasizes motive and the defendants’ claimed roles in the crime.
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Cpt
Nating
Pittsbur
Acring
Edward J. Kretz
Kretz
Torrobb
Jorn
Dr Snook Discusses Incidents Leading To Slaying Of Miss Hix
International News Service reports from Columbus that Dr James H Snook, a well educated professor, admits in jail interview he cannot yet believe he killed Miss Keora Hix. He blames passion and remorse, saying he never thought Miss Hix would lead to this, and that he faces trial on July 22 for prem editated murder.
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Miss Hix
James L. Kilgalien
Statl
Fepument
Olumbus
Dune
Trieyer
James H. Smears
Keora Hix
Ohio
Franklin ¢Oimiy
Tam
Wes
Nate
Lial
Captain Hawks Continues Flight
Captain Hawks continues trans continental journey by air aiming for New York after departing Los Angeles. He expects to reach New York after six hours. The voyage includes stops at sister airports before arrival as trains and escorts move along the route.
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East Si
Pronk Hawks
New York
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Freon
Los Angeles
Stha
Fawks
York
Wheels
Death Record for Dre Lh Whalen in Gadotstowe and Alliance
A death notice lists Dre Lh Whalen of Gadotstowe Pa and UL AL Mcfaughlie of Alliance Pa as the deceased with a reference to C Chearles Soyer and 7 Big Reaver township indicating the regional coverage of the obituary.
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Dre Lh Whalen
Gadotstowe
Paul AL Mcfaughlie
Alliance
C. Chearles Soyer
Big Reaver Township
Gloom as Searchers Fail to Locate Fliers
Madrid dispatch reports a large sea search near Cartagena for four Spanish air crewmen who vanished after setting out Friday. Navy and air units from Spain and Britain sweep the Azores route, seeking news of the missing planes and their crew amid scarce signals and fading hope.
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Madrid
Jane
Pal
Notrac
Cartagena Tate
Azores
Mir Hash
Greldon
Letter Carriers to Meet in New Castle Next Year
The Va Association of Sevier Carriers announced their 1880 meeting will be held in New Castle next year. Clark presided as vice president during the event and Baie delivered remarks.
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New Castle
Nalem
Sevier
Clark
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