Chicago Lake Front Dreams and Labor Tides
A column in Chicago discusses lakefront urban beauty from Milwaukee to New York, praising parks and monuments while noting Western plans. It cites Joseph Uihlein’s Milwaukee corner investment, reflects on national prosperity, and cites Luther’s rules on self control and savings amid broader labor unrest with militia mobilization and potential martial law.
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New York City
Chicago
Milwaukee
Fast River Front
New York
Gold Coast
Potter Palmer
Middle-West
Bogus Stock Ring Busted in San Antonio Probe
San Antonio police broke a major stock and bond forgery ring, arresting one man and seeking a second. Investigators pinpoint a print shop in San Antonio used to fabricate counterfeit certificates and papers. A East Texas swindle reportedly netted $8000, with similar forgeries traced to the South in recent months. Detectives urge help locating the other suspect and the printing operation.
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United States
Trankarney
Harvey County
Newton
Hans
A. W. Herbst
C. W. Lee
7. F. Willis
San Antonio
Guilty Plea by Two Bank Robbers in Elkhart
Fred Gady and Fred Langley pleaded guilty to participating in the July 14 hold up of the First National Bank in Elkhart. District Judge F. O. Ringdahl, at Richfield, sentenced them to 10 to 50 years in the state penitentiary at Lansing.
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Elkhart
Kan
Fred Gady
Fred Langley
First National Bank
F. O. Rindgm
Richfield
Lansing
Alail
Jap Rail Man May Be U. S. Ambassador
The Chronicle reports that Tokyo indicated Japanese business leader Jotato Yamamoto, former South Manchurian Railway president, is slated to succeed Katsunhi Debuch as ambassador to the United States. If confirmed, it would be Japan’s second time in 36 years choosing a nonprofessional diplomat for the post.
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U.8
San Prancisco
the Chronicle Today
Tokio
Jotato Yamamoto
mUway
Katsunhi Debuch
United States
Japan
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy and unsettled Thursday night and Friday with light to moderate variable winds. Thursday night near 15 degrees, Friday high around 100. Wednesday high about 100, Thursday morning around 60 to 70, Friday near 100. Coastal winds mostly south with generally fair conditions Thursday night and Friday.
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San Antonio
Qesh
Winda
Dog Solved After Chasing Groundhog
MORRIS Aug 4 The Sentech terrier pup that chased two groundhogs at Philip Oakland's farm followed into a drain pipe. A group of men dug a trench 450 yards long and three feet deep, freeing the dog after 38 hours. The fog, it seems, left the pup none the worse.
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Morris
Philip Oakland
Sterling Campaign Push Extends Across Texas
Governor R. S. Sterling maintains intense schedule across West Texas and Johnson County as he seeks a second term. He spoke in Cleburne and planned an address in Alvarado while his opponent Miriam Ferguson launched her second primary campaign in San Marcos with husband James I. Ferguson at her side.
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Fort Worth
Aug
Sterling
Texas
Cleburne
Johnson County
Alverado
Miriam A. Ferguson
James I. Ferguson
Ambassador Seeks Franco American Commercial Pact
Paris August four formal negotiations for a Franco American commercial treaty opened today. Ambassador Walter E Edge sent Premier Herriot memorandum outlining Washington views on treaty formation. The communication reportedly summarized American business grievances against the Franco-Belgino trade pact negotiations and cited French import quotas as an obstacle to U S trade.
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Paris
Walter E. Edge
Herriot
Washington
Von Papen Hitler Break Predicted in Germany Riots
Berlin reports hint at a serious rift between Chancellor Von Papen and Adolf Hitler as riots spark Street clashes. There is given evidence that Hitler is expanding his organization into other European nations and pursuing a strong Nordic alliance.
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Berlin
von Papen
Adolf Hitler
Teadher
Germany
Vighliat
Hiller
Youth Held After Girl’s Disappearance in Laredo
Detectives hold a male youth after 14 year old Mareceles Guerre vanished from 523 Fountain Street since Thursday morning. Sister Miss Josephine Giverra identified him as the last person seen with the girl. he refused to talk and was detained near South Laredo and Nuovt streets.
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Mareceles Guerre
Fountain Styees
Turaday
Josephine Giverra
Mercedes
South Laredo
Nuovt
Riot Squad Called in Munich Clashes
In Munich on August 4 1940 riot police were deployed after political clashes in the city and Obermenzing. A nationalist shot the chest wounding a person while improvised bombs failed to ignite as two suspected incendiary devices were tested at depots.
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Munich
Germany
Lust
Aubird
Nash rushed to prison cell for life in solitary confinement
In Ludington Michigan on August 4 Francis Nash confessed slaying 17 year old Evelyn Sanford whose body was found buried in a cellar. He was sentenced by Judge Hal J. Cutler to life in solitary confinement with hard labor after refusing to testify. Police moved him through a large crowd as preparations began for transfer to Michigan State Prison at Marquette.
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Lwwdington
Mich
liFi Francis Nash
Fivelyn Sanford
Cir
Hal J. Cutler
Nash
Michigan Branch
Marquette
Lin Tudington
Traverse City
Manistee
Evelyn
Frersoil
Sherff
George L. Colyer
P. BR. von Sprecken
Lamont Named Leader of AmericaTron and Steel Venture
Latocl, recently retired from President Hoover's cabinet, will be elected president of the AmericaTron and Steel venture on August 18. announcement came today from Charley M. Schwab, chief executive officer of the institute, in New York.
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New York
Kovert
Latocl
Hoover
AmericaTron and Steel Nenture
Charley M. Schwab
Institute
Belgiums Observe German Invasion Anniversary In World War I Era
In Brussels from August 4 to 10 the eighteenth anniversary of Germanys invasion of Belgium is celebrated marking a yearly observance begun after the war. The event sequence is noted as a long maintained custom since the armistice.
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Brussels
Trains Take Bonus Marchers Home in Evacuation Run
In Johnstown the second trainload of bonus marchers left for the West and Southwest amid orderly farewell amid shouts of goodbye. About a thousand men with some women and children marched, while a first train had already departed for Illinois and the West Coast. Evacuation crews and police aided the process. gasoline and funds are requested for those traveling by car or truck, as local officials seek state help. News from Washington reports Khaki Shirt movement risks forming a new political group as veterans and agitators shift focus after the march's dispersal.
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Johnstown
West
Perndale
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Illinois
West Coast
Jnb
Eddie McCloskey
McCloskey
Gifford Pinchot
State Highway Department
Washington
D. C
Walter W. Waters
Abbs
ELFP
Hurley
Grand Jury
Mitchell
Imagine His Embarassment as Engine Arrives Train Absent
In Atlantic City Minnesota on August 4 an engineer wheeled his locomotive to the station on time yet the train did not exist. Onlookers shouted asking where the train was. The engineered error left 12 passengers stranded about a mile away while the crew scrambled.
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Atlantic City
MN. I
Mistoc
Convict Killed by Officer After False Move
NEW YORK August 4 Ralph Richards a convict known for eluding police died after Patrolman Rowan Kelly shot him when he reached for his hip pocket as ordered from an automobile for a $12 robbery Richards was a half brother of tennis star Vincent Richards and had previously led three convicts to liberty from Basterview penitentiary in July 36
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New York
Ralph Richards
Rowan Kelly
Kelly
Richards
Vincent Richards
Liberty
Baster View Penitentiary
Japanese Bluejackets Attack Sine Lines in Manchuria
Japanese sailors supported by cruiser fire launched a fierce counter assault against Chinese rebel positions near Newchwang in southern Manchuria. The attack aimed to reclaim ground gained by rebels during recent operations near Yingkow and Yingkow port, with naval gunfire providing support.
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Shanghai
Newchwang
Manchuria
Yingkow
Newehwang
Four convicts killed in Tucker prison break incident
Four convicts died and three wounded during a breakout at Tucker Prison Farm stockade camp. A running gun battle with officers followed as fugitives tried to escape. The incident occurred on August 4 with authorities reporting heavy casualties.
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Tucker Prison Farm
Atk
Stockade
Stock Prices Reach Highest Levels In Months
New York stock market surged to test averages since early April with heavy volume. Gains were trimmed by profit taking as some leaders fell back from near six dollar highs. Major stocks like Allied Chemical and American Telephone showed sizable moves. U S Steel rose above 34 before retreating. Wheat supported gains as plans for a new bank-backed credit corps circulated among bankers and officials.
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New York
Aled Chemical
American Telephone
Ross
U. S. Steel
Tme
Chicago
Wall Street
Saveritorins
Moyer
Podstal Reserve Board
Witness Testimony Ties Death to Love Triangle in Miami
In Miami Aug 4 the Australian aviatrix testifies in circuit court that Mrs Jessie Keith Miller urged a death by own action pact with Haden Clarke just hours before he shot himself. She describes Clarke’s three rages and the complex relation among Clarke Lancaster and Mrs Keith-Miller in the house where the tragedy occurred.
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Jessie M. Keith-Miller
Haden Clarke
W. N. Lancaster
Miami
Fla
Lancaster
Clarke
Miaml Fis
Insi
Jessie M. Keith-Miler
Circuit
Haden
Keith-Miller
Captain Lancaster
Hem
Moving apartments and rental listings show varied prices and dates
Fragmented OCR lists multiple apartment moves and rents with mentions of locations such as Broadway and Collin wreak, month Long entries include prices like 4000 and 29.00. The text also notes ongoing availability and a diary reference with a future appearance in June.
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Barsta
Broadway
Tadlawood
Tuto Werk
Collin Wreak
Crate Auonth
Vuiguala
Acarite
Mani
Gaye
Okmar
Can
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