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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
6
Illinois Governor Emmerson plans to appoint several new members to the State Commerce Commission and the State Boxing Commission within a few days. He said he is giving careful consideration to the reorganization of these two important bodies.
New York based Edison contest selects 16 year old Wilbur Huston of Seattle as the top scholar from 49 entrants from 48 states and D C. Mayor Walker awards him the title champion of the champions at New York City Hall. Huston earns four years of free MIT tuition funded by Edison. four runners up also receive free tuition in technical schools.
Washington The federal farm board which plans a 20 million dollar agency to ease wheat surplus warns against crowding primary markets under current prices. It says it cannot forecast fair wheat prices or judge quotations, and notes flooding the market is ill advised with a spread between cash and futures. It cautions against immediate marketing while a substantial reduction in world supply is anticipated.
Sammy Mandell of Rockford Illinois defends his lightweight crown by beating Tony Canzoneri of New York over fifteen rounds at Chicago Stadium. Mandell retains the world title after a hard-fought decision in a billed clash in Chicago.
Elm trees in Corvallis Oregon face severe defoliation as elm leaf beetles attack. Widely grown for shade, these trees are at risk across the region, with potential widespread foliage loss and ornamental damage in Oregon.
Baton Rouge announces the formation of the National Co operative Council with an initial membership representing about a million farmers in 100 commodity groups. O Moser of Dallas is temporary president and Charles W Holman of Washington is acting secretary. The eight-member committee will pursue legal incorporation to begin functioning soon, with full representation to follow in coming weeks.
Sun Student Pasadens reports a giant sun spot detected by Mount Wilson Observatory observer Dr Seth B Nicholson may cause magnetic storms on earth on August 14. The discovery suggests intense solar activity could disrupt communications and power systems worldwide.
The President's cup race will be held here on September 13 and 14. The event is announced by the newly formed Chesapeake and Potomac Power Boat association.
Vienna report says Anna Pistova a 92 or 93 year old woman known as the Witch of Vladimirovac goes on trial in Pancevo for furnishing poison to wives seeking to end unhappy marriages. Six wives and possibly more face trial. noted for arsenic tonics and alleged poisoning of husbands while she studied chemistry and raised eleven children.
In Belgium the crime population shows a higher share of tall men than the general male population. Doctor Vervaeck analyzed about 25 000 measurements, grouping by height from shorts to superior talls. He reports tall and superior tall categories contain a larger fraction of criminals than recruits.
One Street Housing 100 Incorporated as Village. The Village of Huntleigh on Denny Road was incorporated by the County Court to prevent annexation. Fifteen families with servants under 100 persons form the community with five trustees and a bridle clubhouse serving as town hall. Trustees appointed will call an election soon to choose a mayor.
The Sacred island Miyajima in the Inland Sea hosts the famous Water Torii gate. It stands in tidal waters, becoming a symbol of Shinto heritage and maritime scenery.
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