Hoover delivers friendly press to Nicaragua and Costa Rica
Edward W. Pickard reports Hoover’s ship Maryland visiting Ampala Honduras Corinto Nicaragua and Punta Arenas Costa Rica with welcomes from Colindres Diaz Moncada and Cleto Viquez. The trip promotes Latin American relations and canal interests while Navy forces discuss Nicaragua guard training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Maryland
Gulf of Fonseca
Ampala
Honduras
Vincente Colindres
Mr. Hoover
United States
Bay
Las Union
Salvador
Corinto
Nicaragua
Adolfo Dias
Méncada
Chamo
Diaz
Moncada
Hoover
San Jose
Cleto
Viquez
President Coolidge Spends Thanksgiving in Virginia
President and Mrs Coolidge spent Thanksgiving in Virginia with a stay at Swannanoa Country Club near Waynesboro. They attended services in Charlottesville and were guests at a luncheon hosted by the University of Virginia president Alderman. They had Thanksgiving dinner at the country club and made no further social engagements before returning to Washington.
Britten Proposes Cross-Atlantic Naval Talks on Treaty
Congressman Fred Britten of Chicago as chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee sends a cable to Prime Minister Baldwin proposing a Canada conference with a select parliamentary committee next March. The aim is to discuss applying the Washington treaty ratio to all classes of fighting vessels and to report back to governments via the inter-parliamentary union. Britten favors non military members and stresses the policy has been defensive, not competitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Britten
Chicago
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Baldwin
Great Britain
Britten
Select Committee of Parliament
Canada
Inter-Parliamentary Union
House Naval Committee
Tempest and Typhoon Toll Across Lands and Seas
Pather Neptune stirred fierce Atlantic storms with heavy hits on Europe and the Black Sea. Many ships sank or ran aground, with substantial loss of life. A Philippine typhoon killed hundreds and caused millions in damage. Manila sent Red Cross relief ships. An influenza outbreak now hits Los Angeles with thousands of cases and about forty deaths. Hollywood suffers many deaths and illnesses among stars and crews. Schools close across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pather Neptune
Atlantic
Europe
Black Sea
England
France
Philippine Islands
Red Cross
Manila
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Edward Connelly
Sadie Miller
Patsy Ruth Miller
Four at HL. M. Blackmer missing Teapot Dome witness
Four at HL shows M. Blackmer, a missing witness connected with the Teapot Dome scandal, sought on a rotating indictment alleging involvement in illegal activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL. M
Coolidge Seeks Reconciliation on World Court Reservations
The Coolidge administration signals progress toward American adherence to the World Court. The president told visiting senators he hopes reservations can be made acceptable and negotiations are under way. Secretary Kellogg would not confirm recent developments affecting entry chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
White House
United States
Senate
Virginia
Kellogg
Dawes Elected President of Mississippi Valley Association
Wye R. Dawes of Chicago became president at the association's tenth convention in St. Louis succeeding James B. Smith of St. Louis who resigned after two decades guiding inland waterway efforts. The group urged Congress to finish the Mississippi valley waterway system, noting $452,270,217 spent or allotted and requesting annual funding for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wye R. Dawes
Chicago
Mississippi Valley Association
St. Louis
James B. Smith
Inland Waterway Movement
Association
Congress
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio
Iinois Waterway
Louisiana
Texas
Lake Michigan
Denison
Tripp of Flint Sentenced Under New Prohibition Code
Tripp of Flint, Michigan, thirty seven, was sentenced in that city to re imprisonment after conviction on a fourth prohibition felony. Circuit Judge Fred W Brennan imposed the life sentence under the new state criminal code which treats fourth felonies as mandatory life terms and classifies dry law violations as felonies. This provides another avenue for anti Eighteenth Amendment critics to weigh in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eg Tripp
Flint
Mich
Fred W Brennan
State Drops Challenge to National Bank Tax Fight
Topeka announces the attorney general will not press the suit over tax rates for national banks. The ruling applies generally after the banks prevailed in court, allowing payment at the intangible tax rate rather than the general property tax rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
William A. Smith
Judge awards university share of Shawnee Mission condemnation
Judge G A Roberds of Johnson County district court ordered the clerk to pay Lincoln and Lee University trustees seven thousand eight hundred fifty dollars, the university turnover from the Shawnee Mission condemnation. Leésie J Lyons, Kansas City lawyer for the university, traveled to Olathe to receive the check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olathe
G. A. Roberds
Johnson County District Court
Lincoln and Lee University
Leésie J. Lyons
Kansas City
University
Willis youth wins non collegiate stock judging contest
Earl Coulter 18 of Willis Kansas won the non collegiate stock judging contest at the International Livestock Show. He has managed his farm and cared for his mother since his father’s death. Last year he earned a Kansas State Agricultural College scholarship with a pig project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Earl Coulter
Willis, Kas
Coulter
Kansas State Agricultural College
Beal Home Robbed by Unmasked Youth Bandits
University of Kansas assistant professor George M. Beal and his family were held up at dinner by two unmasked youths who robbed the Beal residence of about 350 in silverware 25 in cash and a 100 diamond ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
George M. Beal
University of Kansas
Beal
National flour bureau to expand and open Chicago headquarters
The Wichita meeting voted to enlarge the national organization formed by Southern Kansas millers and bakers to combat attacks on white flour and flour products. A national headquarters will be opened in Chicago to coordinate efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
National Food Bureau
Kansas
Bureau
Chicago
Northwest Kansas counties seek labor for corn harvest
Salina reports fifteen Kansas counties urge state and federal labor bureaus to recruit 25 to 100 men per county to harvest the corn crop before winter, stressing urgent need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kansas
Pittsburg Banker Convicted Embezzlement Case Jury Convicts P J McGinley
Pittsburg reports P J McGinley once cashier of the Frontenac State Bank and ex president of the Kansas Bankers Association was found guilty by a district court jury on embezzlement charges tied to the bank’s operations. Sentence deferred to December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
P. J. McGinley
Frontenac State Bank
Kansas Bankers’Association
Atchison Youths Kill and Injure in Highway Collision
Louis Lassen, 18, of Atchison died when his Ford roadster collided with a Ford coupe seven miles west of Atchison near Shannon. John Weese, 18, was injured, and John Fiattre, driver of the coupe, plus a passenger, were slightly hurt.
Parents value damaged tooth in Virginia Girvin suit
The parents of Virginia Girvin, eight, valued one tooth at 3000 dollars in a suit against a dental firm alleging negligence during a tooth extraction. They claim two baby teeth were removed and a permanent one was pulled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Girvin
Paroles Granted at Hutchinson Reformatory
Governor Paulen approves parole for forty eight inmates from Hutchinson State Reformatory. The paroles are part of a 100 name list recommended by the parole board after its November hearing at the reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Paulen
State Reformatory
Hutchinson
Parole Board
Reformatory
Arkansas City Youth Wounded in Hunting Accident
Kenneth Dixon, 16, son of Mr and Mrs C A Dixon, is hospitalized with severe shotgun wounds to a leg after Russell Mggie, 15, discharged a 12 gauge shotgun during a hunting trip. Local authorities investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Kenneth Dixon
C. A. Dixon
Russell Mggie
Why Spark Plugs Should Be Clean
Spark plugs must be free of excess carbon and oil to function well. Cleaning is simple with alcohol or polish, cloth and emery cloth for the electrode. Severely worn or coated insulators require replacement to avoid loss of power, misfires, and higher fuel use. plugs should be changed about every 10 000 miles.
Truck tire choices require specialist evaluation
When buying tires for a truck, seek a tire specialist who can examine cushion, load, road, distance, speed and haul factors. The best tire for one truck may be inefficient on another, so proper equipment depends on the truck’s individual conditions and use.
Spark Plug Explained in Simple Terms
A plain view likens the porcelain to insulation and the electrode to a wire lead from the distributor. A cracked porcelain is like damaged insulation, causing plug failure, and this idea applies to any plug make.
Big Jump in Pennsylvania Motor Receipts and Fines
Motor receipts rose by about $1,000,000 versus 1927 with fines up 631 percent. Through October 2 the highway department collected $25,760,620.08 on 1,396,969 cars, while 1927 had $24,707,880.75 on 1,840,742 cars. Registrations total 1,672,900 in 1928 vs 1,609,915 in 1927. licenses 1,945,710 vs 834,476. Reckless driving and law violations rose as the motor patrol and state police set enforcement records through September. Fines in nine months 1927 were $7,770.35. in 1928 they totaled $56,847.70, up $45,077.35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Washing Influence on Automobile Ride After a Wash
Observers note a temporary easier ride after washing as water reaches the springs and acts as a temporary lubricant. Wet springs may slip like oiled brakes until they dry. Prolonged driving with unprotected springs risks rust and other spring-related troubles.
Automobile Notes on Lights Clutches and Roads
A survey of motoring quirks and facts across nations. Orange tail lights in Germany. radiator caps as ball and chain symbols. Notes on public roads ownership, brakes, and a German duel on signs. Census hints at more back-seat guidance from England’s extra women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ducal Automobile Club
Brunswick
England
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National Bank Examiners
Fiuge
Columbus
Transcontinental Air Transport Company
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Charles R. Francis
Royal Marines
Central America
Edward W. Pickard
Eeouak
Ron Po
Summerail
Ypeneral
Regular Army
National Guard
Anme
War
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G George
British Empire
Prince of Wales
Duke of Gloucester
East Africa
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Dar-es-Salaam
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Blackmer
Paris
Berlin
Margarete of
Prussia
Igrid Undset
Howard
Alice Thompson
Cedar Vale
William Arthur Cook
Miss Thompson
Olive McGeehee
Western Gas Company
Public Service Commission
LaCrosse
Ellinwood
Ellis
Russell
Hays
Hoisington
Larned
Great Bend
M. J. Healy
McPherson
Automobile
Pikes Peak
Agricultural Society
Johannesburg
South Africa
Dublin
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