Chicago World Fair in 1933 and city’s legacy unfolds
The piece surveys Chicago’s Lake Front park plans for the 1933 World’s Fair centering on the transportation and science pavilions. It highlights planned structures, including a vast transport hall, a dome, and a modern aquarium by Marshall Field, plus a planetarium and the Shedd, with Mrs. Dawes as a driving force and civic pride in lasting downtown landmarks.
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Chicago
Lake Front Park
Lake Michigun
Eling
Century of Progress
Stofus
Dawes
Enterprise
Lake Front
Fort Dearberr
United Banks
Golrance
Marshall Field
United States
Hla
Juba GU
Propte
Amtomer
Chivazo
Makepont Wank
Clair
Trio of Mansfield Men Die in Ohio Electric Chair
Columbus Jan 31 Chief men and partners in crime were executed at the Ohio penitentiary in a double electric chair operation. The three condemned were Fred Haban 27 Bart Sites 27 and Rebneth McCartney 32 all from Mansfield Ohio. They were put to death for the shooting of Malph Wilcox a Galion filling station operator during an attempted holdup.
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Columbus
Ohio
Eliir
Bnit
Obio Penitentiary
Maat
Fred 3
Uaban
Bart Sitea
Rebneth McCartney
Mansfield
le Fata
Malph Wilcox
Galion
Three Bank Robbers Told Fate By Coin Toss
Three Colorado deputies say five men robbed a bank, shot at officers, and faced execution after a coin flip ordered the deaths of John Walker and others. The gang admitted the 4000 dollar heist and awaited sentencing under Warden Crawford.
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Zannnelly
Lolo
Din
Mbreh
Colorado
Lide
Sale
John Walker
Aulinn
Fears
Carol A. Hickman
Huts
Cole
Claude Stay
Halliday
Ray
Princis Fr. Crawford
Bishop Cannon to Go on Trial for Charges of Elders
Bishop James Cannon Fra of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will face 12 clergymen here next Tuesday to answer charges filed by four traveling elders. Hearings precede a possible formal trial by the church's general conference if charges are sustained.
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Wassingtos
Jan T
James Cannon
Methodist. Episcopal Church, South
Chinmoy
Dry Ice name barred for firm by federal judge
Fort Worth, Jan. 41 OM 3.8. Belt and escoriates of Insillo have been enjoined by Federal Judge Tana Dr. Wilson from using dry ice in marketing solidified carbon dioxide unless accompanied by information that the defendant knows the original Dry Ice corporation, its creator or licensee.
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Fort Worth
Insillo
Tana Dr. Wilson
Tce Corporation
Ita Cieereror
Ticensee
Weather Review Rough Forecast for Antonin Night
Fragmented weather notes predict unsettled conditions with near zero clarity. Temperature expectations mention a Saturday high around 68 and possible rain by late day with variable winds and scattered showers.
Navy Grid Broadcasts Prove Fake
Navy broadcasts claimed to cast future admirals in a series of nightly radiocasts boasting as a test signal. The report notes the supposed announcer from Louisville and references a football coach comment but reveals the wires and faulty setup exposed the hoax.
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Navy
Annapolis
Admirals
Ths
TSN Angram
Louisville” Dill
Lone iv Onoelast
Canadian envoy visits capital officials in informal talks
In Washington, the Canadian prime minister, Tt. B. Bennett, keeps a largely open schedule for a casual visit. He is slated for meetings with newspaper men and discussions with officials of the Canadian legation during the day’s informal agenda.
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Washington
Tt. B. Bennett
Canada
Pair Secretaries Discuss Race Bill at Dallas Convention
Dallas January 31 discussion centered on a bill to end betting exclusion and promote female participation in horse racing wagering. The focus was on the Vexue Fnip Secretaries association and its stance during the annual convention.
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Dallas
Fnip Secretaries’ Association
Deras
Tailns
Two Women Die in Baltimore Rooming House Fire
Trappe on the fourth floor of Charles Street rooming house fire early morning killed two women, ages 31 and unknown. Two men were seriously injured when they jumped from the building into the street.
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Baltimore
Mia
Trappe
Charles Street
Civil War Veteran, 83, Leaves Widow, 87 in Naperville
An aged Civil War veteran, Teseah A. Mtotchley, died yesterday, leaving a widow 40 years younger. The veteran served in the early years of the war and enlisted in KGS when he was 1. The report notes the age gap and the survivor, with sparse details due to fragmentary OCR.
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Naperville
Sseneahl
Teseah A. Mtochley
KGS
Merriam Recovering After Emergency Operation
Merriam and actress Charlotte Merriam, Jim, were reported recovering in San Francisco after an emergency operation. The note confirms their status following the procedure and mentions hospital care.
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Merriam
Charlotte Merriam
Otis
Appellis
Shocks Destroy Albanian Homes In Kotitza Village
A series of earthquakes today hit Kotitza region near Kolayse Albania destroying homes and causing widespread damage across the village as rescue teams assess aftershocks and evacuations continue.
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Tinana
Albania
Kolayse
Chute Again Teaag Open Leader Teasag Open Leader
Open leader TEAAG surge as second day kicks off at Brackenridge Park. Denny Shute, defending champion, starts at 1 13 while Al Espinosa and Abe Espinosa vie for early low scores. Course heavy from rain. Cooper trades shots with Shute as leaders post 64s in a crowded field.
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Secon
Niny
Brackenridge Park Cour
AL AL Airlock
Harvey Penick
Ausfin
Too Gaur
Waco
Tac Lally
Louisvilly
Deniek
Ezar
Cally
Markehrsen
Denny Shute
Gratop
Eater Cooper
Hiough
Inclding
Joe Turness
Blugford
Abe Espinova
Chicago
Eycees
Britekan
Ino
Charles Guest
Los Angeles
Hilph Tuldlaly Young
Datligoro
al Espinosa
Wiffy Vox
Home Brew Pops At Inconvenient Time In Evanston
In Evanston Illinois an arrest occurred in a case involving Harold Mann who was taken into custody on suspicion after a disturbance. Lieutenant Frank Weldeling described the scene as an apparent home brew incident during an exchange with Mann who claimed innocence. A noise similar to a pan was heard as the arrest followed the discovery of a bottle of home brew.
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Examiner
Pfister Mias
Noeisa
Chicago
California
Bae
Michigan
Shouglik
Tie Trevibwan
Chicago American
George Smith
Wieholdt
Binder
Uhix
Evanston
Finnston Oliver Enid
Harold Mann
Hes
Verhay
Frank Weldeling
Manu
Flo
Maon
Five Holdups in San Antonio Night Scene Crimed
Five hold ups in San Antonio were reported late Friday night. Victims include W L Waite who was drugged and beaten while lured to Zarzamora Street under a real estate ruse. A Yellow Cab dispatcher said three men battered another driver en route to a South Laredo Street address. Police are tracing the suspects.
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San Antonio
Waite
Zarramora
White
B. and
Houston
Medina Strets
Caepus Chrih
Santa Rots Avenue
Zarzamora Street
J. Hy Moehrig
Zarzunwra Street
Erie Fily Road
South Laredo Street
W. T. Mibehell
Om Pe
Sunshine Forecast Battles For San Antonio Weekend Weather
Weather outlook shows mixed conditions with Waus and Kunsbian—near equal influence—over San Antonio as a front interacts with West Texas moisture. Expect party clouds and limited rain, temperatures above normal with Sunday morning lows around 40 and Saturday near 50.
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Waus
Kunsbian
San Antonio
Tariff Revision Demanded by Texas Farm Congress
At the close of the Texas Farmshire Federation annual convention resolutions urged tariff revision and tax equalization. The action was adopted during the closing session in Dallas on January 31.
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Dallas
Terns
Texas Farmshireat Federations
Extra session showdown blocks relief aid plan
Washington political deadlock over an extra session pits the president against lawmakers as the House rejects the Senate’s 25 million dollar drought relief proposal for Red Cross distribution. Republican leaders vow to oppose the plan to the end amid a broader budget dispute.
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Washington
D.C
Alpi
Ndavinistralion
House
Senate
Red Cross
Tis Republcan
Castinard
Judge Delays Girl's Fines To Meet Allowance Budget
A Wisconsin magistrate delays fines for a girl to fit her weekly allowance, hoping to secure allowance payments. Elsie Jade pleas for relief, arguing the fines strain funds as she faces the court, while the judge weighs budget constraints and parental oversight.
Giant German DO-X Seaplane Lands Off Las Palmas
The German seaplane DO-X landed at 2 10 p m in Las Palmas Canary Islands after a 735 mile leg from its first stop. Cap tain Christiansen supervised taxi and a brief takeoff test before continuing toward Madeira and the Cape Verde islands on a trans Atlantic loop. Nineteen aboard the massive craft, the largest heavier than air, aimed for Las Palmas then Fernanda do Noronha and Brazil as its next stops.
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Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Jan
IMPX
Hapbur
Etsy
Cafe Verde Islands
Lisdgn
Portugal
Tegus
Madeira
Canars Islands
Tiro Do Janeiro
Brazil
Alviva
Cap Nin Christiansen
Barber
Tes Pariire
Bos
Tj Te
Las Talmas
Canery Islands
Isis
FO Axsangementa
Né Mail Ag
San Palmas
Toro Benia
Cape Verde Islands
Fernanda Do Noronha
Nate
Tha
Classified Want Ads Describe Rent and Goods on South Presa
Market and grocery listing at 6d South Presa Street offers reasonable rent. Bee Classification notes weekly rent of $40 with stock included. Various items and services advertised with reference to living space near Mary’s Street and S4. Include thrift items and notices. For $185 inquire at Crockett 2100.
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Presa Street
Amily
Mary
Coll Crockett
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