Governor Smith to decide on wet plank at Democratic convention
Houston dispatch reports Governor Al Smith will decide within 24 hours in Albany or New York whether his aides will push a modification of the Volstead act as a plank at the Democratic national convention. The New York delegation may back a wet plank or opt for stricter enforcement, with Smith’s position guiding the Empire state's stance. Mayor James J. Walker and Tammany Hall leader George Cleany are en route to Houston as the delegation prepares for the crucial decision and possible lineup for the resolutions committee.
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Houston
Tex
al Smith
Albany
New York
Democratia
George Tt. Vani Namee
Loeay
Winn
Smith
Smith Klenn
Mouston
New York State
Norman G. Mack
Buffalo
Stith
Lionston
Empire State
Yan Namee
Fhe
James A. Teed
Sovsmnat Smith
van Namec
Will Chow
James J. Walker
Trouston
Walker
Chicago
George Cleany
Tammnons Hall
Vinugh
von Watts
Mra
Tull
San Antonio
Harvard graduates and the rise of modern education in 19th century
A fragmented 19th century newspaper excerpt discusses Harvard students, college education's impact on race and progress, and figures like Charles Brush. It questions how many among 1851 graduates pursue further study, and contemplates knowledge, ambition, and the role of education in shaping society, including views on population and reform.
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Breck
Maine
MacFarlane Leads Open Golfers in Open Championship
MacFarlane tops the early scores at the National Open with 447 for 20 holes, as Frank Wall and MarDonll Smith make notable starts. Other leaders include Trampton and Frand with 76 and 74% for two rounds, while Ernie Kheve eliminates himself early and Robby Jones and Willer Jingen lag behind.
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Cuicagg
Wille “Mackinting
New York
Wis
Talay
Demoernhile
Tost Tonelrakes
Maz
Frank Wall
Alley
M Rene Sational
MarDonnll Smith
N.Y. Atelier
Tinrey Trampton
Morare Frand
Fininet Teelay
Frank Tal
Atinna
Wamndin
Unita Ga
Sitlel E
Hlelte
Cuileaposs
Wartestares
Je—T
Scrept
Dewey Weber
Stilrern
John Cowan Watactown
Medhonald Smith
N. F
Jap Girl Reaches Tokio For Wedding
Jap girl arrives in Tokyo for wedding aboard Shingo Maru. Bridegroom absent by custom while parents greet officials at port. bride is daughter of a Jari ness ambassador in Washington. Ceremony planned in Prime Chichi to secure succession.
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Tokio
Jung
Setaiu Matsudiari
Jariness Ambassadlor
Washington
Prine Chichi
Hieimpeelaberschold
Wine era. Inc. Ron Antasle and' vicinity weather forecast
Tonight and Saturday partly cloudy with unsteady temperatures near 70 degrees. Winds on the coast shift from southeast to north and east. Saturday mainly fair with southerly to southeasterly winds. Forecast issued for the Went Tema region indicating mild, variable conditions and no significant precipitation.
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Ron Antasle
Corberet
OVEN FACING MURDER CHARGES IN TEXAS CASE
Five men were arrested on murder charges in Houston after a slaying at a bridge scene tied to a Negro man, Robert Powell, 24. Police say warrants name three others still sought as investigators describe a brutal hanging and attempted takedown by a mob. A statement from an officer recounts the execution style at a bridge eight miles west of the city, with two officers wounded in the pursuit. Bonds set high as authorities push for examination hearings.
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Houston
Jicure
Robert Powell
Negra
Jeffers
Davis Menital
Powell
Tom Coulson
Graphicaily
Takey
Menen
Nrg
Menena
Motaresels
Tin Litto
Font Bond
Tustien J. M. Fan
Auto Stripper Nabbed at Work in Bizarre Arrest
A chaotic scene unfolded near East Craig Place where two men were stripping a vehicle when Deputy Short intervened. Gunfire erupted as bystanders reacted, with one man wounded and another fleeing toward Tibets in the area. Police report the black suspect, described as a factory worker, was arrested at the courthouse. Authorities hunt for the injured assailant and review witness statements.
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East Craig Place
Araness
Doe
Bexarcols
Switchman Killed by Rail Worker Surrenders: Tangled Names
A rail worker surrendered after a fatal shooting of a switchman in a yard. The incident occurred near the switch shanty as four beds were found in a nearby room. The Texan and Pacific company employee CG N Brown also surrendered to authorities shortly after.
Bandits' Father Shot and Killed in Oklahoma Town
Rimes, father of George and Matthew Rimes, Oklahoma menbers, was shot and killed in a Seminole County oil town by Jack Sparks, deputy sheriff, near McAlester. The incident occurred as Sparks confronted the Rimes party.
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Rimes
George Nit
Matthew Rimes
McAllesor
Meae Hawkesey
Jack Sparks
Seminole County
Dry Agents Nab 3 in Liquor Raid
Police seized eleven pints of liquor a quantity of beer and a capping machine at a Wiraa street house. Three men were nabbed during the raid described as an illicit liquor operation conducted Friday by agents acting on a tip.
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Wiraa Street
Greek Journalist Tours U.S. Visiting Emigrant Conditions
Greek journalist Tapastamathkis of Tapastamathia travels the United States visiting cities and meeting Greek emigrants. Mayor C. St. Chambers hosts the visiting reporter Friday to discuss settlement issues and opportunities among the Greek community.
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U.S
C. St. Chambers
Ceocgge Tapastamathkis
Athens
Tapastamathia
United States
San Antonio Women Consider Democratic Ticket Stand
Unclear report describes San Antonio members of the temperance union weighing a stance on the Democratic ticket, with calls for ministers to speak at a forthcoming convention in Housing. Leaders claim no rule against backing a wet Democrat if a suitable candidate is nominated, amid debates on party alignment and potential delegates visiting Houston.
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San Antonio
Wensure
Wali
Clade D. Vane Watts
Mra. Holt
Temperance Union
Mansat City
Fintz
Fumes Peril Hospital Wards
Bottling fumes fouled Fort Bert Trouston station hospital wards as three valves blew open. Sergeant W J Daz, Assistant Chief E G Dulling, and Captain FR Ernest helped shut off the loosened valves with special helmets. the fumes were contained before spreading to the main building.
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W. J. Daz
Onitionia
Fort Bert Trouston Station
E. G. Dulling
Ernest
Central Fire Station
Jenks
Walem
Chiee Pulloig
Sergent Dar
Rade
Six Fliers Jump From Formation at Brooks Field
Six officers and three enlisted men made simultaneous practice jumps from six planes in Brooks Field in near formation. The jumpers were Lieuts O D Wheeler O F Carlson H B Dyer and Privates A Zichek A Qrozeo and W G Handlyn. Jumps occurred at about 2000 feet over the field as the sun glinted on silk parachutes.
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Brocks Field
Moeting
Wen
Lieats
O. D. Wheeler
O. F. Carlson
Lindbergh Visits Detroit Unannounced
DETROIT January 22. Charles A Lindbergh made an unannounced visit to Detroit last night. The only visible sign of his arrival was his mono plane Diane which taxied at Ford Airport before seven o clock. Identity and exact目的 remained secret.
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Detroit
Jana
Charles A. Lindbergh
Puta
Ivan Mono Diane
Ford
Thas
Forecasts Pennsy Vote For Al Smith
Harrisburg dispatch reports John Golling of Condersport chairs a Democratic delegation analysis predicting all eleven Pennsylvania delegates will vote for Governor Smith. The forecast follows the delegation leaving yesterday.
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al Smith
Harrisburg
John Golling
Condersport
Alate
Pennsylvania
Garnrnur Seolthng Thustom
Yeaterday
Four Workmen Robbed in Col legeetree Building Site Misery
Four workmen at a building site on Col legeetree report losing tools in a robbery. O. J. Jenner CG. BL Moter and William Trowall, described as veterans, were present, with colleagues mourning the loss of their gear amid the incident.
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Collegeetree
O. J. Jenner
Moter
William Trowall
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