Zeppelin completes world circumnavigation in 21 days
The Graf Zeppelin finished its world tour with a 21 day 7 hour flight covering about 20 000 miles. Dr Hugo Eckener led the voyage praised for skill and safety while passengers recalled the Pacific crossing and the Los Angeles and Mines Field near misses.
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Edward W. Pickard
Lakehurst
N. J
Friedrichshafen
Tokyo
Los Angeles
Hugo Eckener
Pacific
California
San Francisco
Mines Field
Japan
Kasumigaura
Stresemann halts Dawes plan concessions at Hague talks
Five creditor nations reach a tentative framework with Britain to receive most demands. Stresemann declares Germany cannot meet further sacrifices, resisting extra Dawes plan adjustments. Britain gains 40 million marks of 48 million asked, mostly as unconditional annuities. Italy agrees to buy 1 million tons more British coal for three years for state railways.
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Great Britain
Philip Snowden
the Hague
Gustav Stresemann
Germany
London
France
Paris
Britain
Italy
Lincoln the Debater statue unveiled in Freeport
The bronze statue honors Lincoln the Debater unveiled at Freeport, scene of the famous 1858 Lincoln Douglas debates. Senator George W. Norris spoke to about ten thousand attendees delivering a keynote address attacking the electric power trust the electoral system and the growth of military power. Norris argued against independent presidential runs and floated abolishing the electoral college as a theoretical possibility.
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Gtincoln
Freeport
George W. Norris
Electric Power Trust
Norris
Senator Tyson of Tennessee Dies After Illness Near Philadelphia
United States senator Tyson of Tennessee died in a sanitarium near Philadelphia after weeks of treatment. He had just completed his first term in the Senate and was 67. Born in Greenville, D. C., he graduated from West Point in 188?. He headed cadets at the University of Tennessee, practiced law in Knoxville, and served as a colonel in the Spanish American War before entering Tennessee politics and contributing in World War I.
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Tyson
United States
Tennessee
Philadelphia
Senate
Greenville
D. C
Weat Point
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Prohibition Enforcement Debate Ties NYPD to Federal Role
Police Commissioner Grover A. Whalen says prohibition law in New York City must be enforced by federal authorities. After meetings with prosecutors magistrates and officers he refused to direct local police against speakeasies under state nuisance law and urged the federal government to assume responsibility.
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New York City
Grover A. Whalen
Campbell
Mr. Whalen
Velvet Kings Rule Fashion With Velvet Gowns In Fall
A 1929 column by Dame Fashion discusses King Velvet as a lasting fashion force. Velvet returns in fall and winter with coats and evening wear while cycles bring renewed interest in its use for active and daytime garments. It notes trimming in the piece and accessorizing with lace collars and jewelry.
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Napoleon
Velvet
Paris
Phidias
Diana
New England
Western Newspaper Union
Figured Crepe de Chine Ensemble From Austria
A fall wear feature showcases a figured crepe de chine skirt paired with a navy blouse. The belt cuffs and vestee match the skirt. The model originates from Austria's capital.
Green Dominates This Season in Jewelry and Apparel
The article notes a strong preference for green tones this season with leaf sea and nile green common in clothing and accessories. Green glass bangles jade and topazes gain popularity while amber complements the modern woman’s skin.
Printed Orchid Tissue Velvet for Fall Wear
A fall fashion note presents a velvet and lace combo for milady. The image shows a one piece dress in printed orchid tissue velvet with a cream lace jabot, signaling velvet lace prominence this autumn.
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Milady
Many Shades in Gloves for Cool Weather Wear
A leading designer offers more than 270 glove shades for fall and winter, with beige brown tan and silica tones dominant and Chanel sponsored novelty colors in green red and blue. The forecast highlights models for evening wear and styles like one-button slip-ons, strap or buttoned variants, plain tops, and revived gauntlet gloves with fine detailing such as buttons shirrings and flared gussets.
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Chanel
Washable Frock Should Be Simple in Design
Advice from Cornell University home economics experts emphasizes simple washable frock designs for easy laundering. Cotton and linen garments should look dainty and pressed, with avoidances of intricate trims that need dry cleaning. Test colorfastness when combining different fabrics to prevent running colors.
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New York State College of Home Economics
Cornell University
Featured Colors Guide for Seasonal Apparel
The article advises using featured colors sparingly to avoid short-lived trends. It suggests pairing vivid shades with neutral wardrobe basics like beige gray navy black or white and using bright colors for accessories only.
Pale Yellow Crepe Evening Gown Showcased by Paquin
Paquin highlights its chic evening attire using pale yellow crepe. The collection features gowns with a new high waistline and simple lines. A self material bow gathers the skirt fullness to the back, marking the collection’s understated elegance.
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Paquin
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Gains World Popularity
Dr Caldwell learned many health issues stem from sluggish bowels and created a harmless prescription in 1885. His mixture of herbs became Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the world’s popular laxative trusted for gentleness and effectiveness across ages.
Not a Cent
A brief dramatic line depicts a suitor asking a father to approve a marriage. The father refuses with a punning reply about paying a cent. The exchange underscores social tension over consent and dowry in a domestic scene.
Cystex 48 hour test offer for bladder irritation relief
An advertorial promotes a 48 hour Cystex test claiming relief from bladder irritation symptoms. It offers a free 60e package to readers who write with just a name, promising no cost or obligation and urging to tell friends, with Knox Company in Kansas City as the contact.
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Knox Company
Wyandotte
Kansas City
Adv
Gunmen Encounter Mixed Community Reactions
A fragmented report notes that gunmen faced varied local reception as communities showed limited severity toward their presence, reflecting divergent attitudes within the area.
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