Auto industry growth shows record 1928 output and US dominance
A 1929 overview of 1928 motor production notes nearly five million cars built with 85 percent closed models and a wholesale value near three billion dollars. It reports 25 million vehicles registered in the US, 78 percent of world total, and 58 percent of last year’s sales on time, with detailed figures on production, financing, and infrastructure.
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New York
United States
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
U.S
Master Showman Rickard Dies a Promoter of Sports
George Ts Rickard known as a premier promoter and the man who dreamed of a million dollar gate died after surgery complications in Miami Beach Florida. He earned fame as a natural promoter who built boxing purses delivering over fifteen million dollars in nine years and organized numerous other events. His varied interests spanned cattle ranching stock market speculation and large business ventures. He was a generous husband father and friend with a deep impact on American sports.
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George Ts
Tex) Rickard
Rickard
Wersine
Mia} Beach
Florida
America
Rickard The Promoter’s Impact On boxing and sport
Rickard shaped boxing’s modern era guiding large crowds and tense promotions. He built famous Dempsey Tunney events with organized concessions and police presence, inspiring reporters with a sharp nose for news. His iron hand kept the game orderly and profitable, leaving big shoes hard to fill.
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Rickard
Sport Page
Adolph Zukor Anniversary Reflects Humble Beginnings
Adolph Zukor marks his fifty six birthday as a Hungarian immigrant who arrived at sixteen and began in the fur trade before partnering with Marcus Loew in 1905 to start a penny arcade. He later pivoted to cinema as the industry grew, shaping his modern legacy. Conventions opening today include the Air Derby in Miami and several national trade association meetings in Chicago, Atlanta, and Pittsburgh.
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Adolph Zukor
Jad
New York
Chicago
Marcus Loew
Zukor
Miami
Fla
National Shoe WU Wealer’s Association
National
Chiago
National League of Commission Merchants
Atlanta, Ga
Nangsas Car
Gass and Pottery Asociation
Pittsburgh
Revered Patriots and Pioneers Marked in Historic Dates
A collage of obituary like notes lists General Israel Putnam who died in 1796 at Brookin Connecticut, Bank of North America opening in Philadelphia, Julia Kavanaugh born in Ireland and dying in Nice, Thomas Lawrence birthplace and death in London, T De Witt Talmage famed pulpit orator died in Washington, Admiral Henry Glass noted for Guam capture, secession convention in Jackson and first Confederate flag, and a fatal Minnesota snowstorm with seventy lives lost.
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Israel Putnam
Salem
Mass
Brookin
Conn
Bank of North America
United States
Philadelphia
Julia Kavanaugh
County Tipperary
Ireland
Nice
iStSu
Thomas Lawrence
London
T. de Witt Taimace
Bound Brook
N. J
Washington
Minnesota
Edward the Confessor Deposed and Yale President Dies
Edward the eleventh of England is deposed by parliament and his son Edward the third is proclaimed. Thomas Clap, long serving president of Yale College, dies on January 7, 1767. Korea proclaims independence from China.
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Edward
England
Thomas Clap
Yale
Korea
China
Notable births list on this day across nations and professions
The item notes several birthday anniversaries: a Hungarian born 56 years ago, Dr Lotus D Coffman president of the University of Minnesota born in Salem Indiana 54 years ago, Lord Hewart Lord Chief Justice of England born in Bury England 59 years ago, and Dr J Whitcomb Brougher Baptist clergyman now in Oakland California born in Vernon Indiana 59 years ago today.
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Adolph Zukor
Hungary
Lotus D. Coffman
University of Minnesota
Salem
Ind
Lord Hewart
England
Bury
J. Whitcomb Brougher
Oakland
Calif
Vernon
Romantic but Prudent Path to Independence and Study
A reflection on balancing romance with law and study. The mind leans toward comfort and good dating, yet seeks a well matured plan to undertake Mans mission, aiming for independence and competence through disciplined steps.
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Lfe
Who's Who in the Day's News Naval Race Described as Leading to War
Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver, head of The Temple in Cleveland, argues the naval arms race between England and the United States could lead to war. He urges ratification of the peace pact and renewed Anglo American disarmament talks, warning England and France may block limits on armaments.
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Cleveland
O. tAbba Hillel Silver
Neinstadt
Schirwindr
Mithuania
University At
Cincinnati
Hebrew Union College
L’shem Shamayim
Wheeling
W. Va
Temple
France
United States
England
Great Britain
Osrey
Rabbi Silver Jang
Germany
Sas
Sara
Armemen
Local Neighbors Share New Year News and Illness Update
Grafton area residents report New Year greetings and family visits while many continue to recover from flu. Several households note illnesses and convalescence, with visits among relatives in Lakewood Cleveland Lorain Valley City and nearby towns. Births funerals and minor travel are also mentioned among extended family updates.
Funeral for Mair Joan Nalor Held in Pontfeld
Funeral services for Mair Joan Nalor were held in Pontfeld on Wednesday as Mrs Nay Jor’s mother and three sisters could not attend due to illness. The Loy alty class meeting at Mrs Irma Gruy eski’s home on Tuesday night was postponed to February because of sickness. Belden schools opened with fifty seven pupils absent while Grafton schools began on Monday January 7.
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Mair
Joan Nalor
Pontfeld
Nay Jor
Kimer Wise Ds
Irma Gruyeski
Belden
Grafton
New York Mineral Products Value Cited in 1990 Report
A brief note reports New York State mineral products valued at 1990 figures, with Crisen eters cited in the context of production and economic impact. The item notes the state’s mineral output and references contributors or authors in the cited source.
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New York State
Crisen Eters
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