Hoover Arrives in Uruguay Under Guard
Herbert Hoover US president elect landed in Montevideo from Argentina aboard a cruiser and was met by President Campa. Uruguayan authorities plan tight police protection during his stay despite labor demonstrations and street Radical meetings. Acclamations were heard before Government House with figures like Sandino and Sacco and Vanzetti mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
Uruguay
Herbert Hoover
Eleet
United States
Nacioe Alves
Camplatguay
Hoover
Government House
Sandino
Sacca
Vanzetti
Condition of King Improves
London reports continued favorable news on King George's condition after a night of sleep and mild fever. A late bulletin noted no change warranting concern, with doctors favoring a new treatment plan after a council of five physicians. The Prince of Wales and the King’s brother returned home after dinner with the Queen, as officials monitor developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buckingham Palace
Tutletin
George
Bett
King George
Prince of Wales
Queen
Sir Stanley Hewett
Chicago Man Found Dead in Washington Hills
The body of George Libett, believed from Chicago, was found in the hills near Wallula by two boys. The coroner ruled death by own action after a shotgun wound to the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington State Hills
Married couple celebrates 73rd wedding anniversary
Peterboro Ontario reports Josua Anderson 92 and Mrs Anderson of Anderson's Island Murray Township marked their 73d wedding anniversary. The event highlights a long union and family ties in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterboro
Ont
Josua Anderson
Andrerson
Anderson's Island
Murray Township
Notables Gather For Flight Anniversary Observance
Notables gather to mark the 25th anniversary of flight with tributes to the Wright brothers. Wilbur Wright and Orville Wright memorials are unveiled as delegates from Washington attend a civil aeronautics conference in a nationwide celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Brothers
Orville
National Aeronautic Association
Kill Devil Hill
Washington
Northland
International Civil Aeronautics Conference
Navnal
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hth
Commerce
Whiting
Lindbergh
Wright
Hiram Bingham
National Aeronautic Alsocaton
Harry Guggenhei
Guggenheim Fund For Promotion of Aeronautics
Lester D. Gardner
Aeronatical Chamber of Commerce
Joseph 8. Ames
National Advisory Com
Trey
John F. Victory
National Advisory
Aeronautics
Chicago
World's Largest Scientists Meeting Scheduled in New York
New York December 17 scientists forecast the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting from December 27 to January 2. Dr Henry Fairfield Osborn says it will be the largest convention of scientists and friends of science in the nation perhaps the world. Over 16 500 enrolled with 128 associated organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Henry Fairfield Osborn
Asco0a
Science
Friends of Scientific Advancement
United States
Canada
North America
al At
Son Charged With Murder In Hundley Slayings
In Carbondale authorities charge the son with the murders of former Mayor Hundley and his wife. Investigators plan to recover a gun from a well near the couple’s home. A bloodstained coat was found in the son’s basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Hundley
Victor Hundl
Anty
Plane Crash Kills Kyrd Perry in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio yesterday afternoon a Jenny type airplane struck a high tension wire and burst into flames crashing onto Interurban tracks. Owner Harry Sadler injured leaped free before impact. Perry was burned to death in the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, Q
Kyrd Perry
Harry Sadler
Sadler
Amanulla’s throne in jeopardy on Afghan unrest
Reports from New Dent India indicate King Aromullah and Queen Sourla have taken refuge in a fort as army opposition grows. Disturbances spread from remoter Afghan regions to Kabul amid discontent with westernizing reforms and the queen's push to abolish purdah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Dent
India
Feporta
Aromullah
Afghanistan
Sourla
Kabul
Europe
Staef
Lal
Plane Crash Kills Two Experienced Pilots in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles a flying school plane lost a wing midair and burned after the fall. Douglas Bolling and Harry W routh, both of Los Angeles, died on the scene after a wing struck the fuselage. Officials blamed a defective propeller fragment for the catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Douglas Bolling
Harry Wrouth
Bolling
Farmer Dies After Hog Attack In Nashville Pasture
Nashville dispatch reports farmer John Pott aged 62 was attacked by a massive hog while crossing a pasture. The hog severely severed an artery in Pott's thigh, and he died ten minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
John Pott
Potts
Dedication of Masons Temple Impresses Alaska
The Scottish Rite Temple in Alaska was formally dedicated Saturday evening with over 400 Masons Eastern Star members and guests in attendance. A Presbyterian choir and soloists performed while officers praised donors who helped equip the building. The three story reinforced concrete temple features Egyptian-inspired design by Thomas Grainger & Thomas, with a grand first floor lobby, lounges, library, and banquet room, and a reception planned for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Eastern Star
Te Down
Crystil Snow Jenne
Massié
Marland
Pargher
Aello
Mise Stella Jones
Mra
Frank du
G. BK. Krause
Tripp
W T. Tripp
Supreme Cornel
Mayon
Hove
Royal A. Gunnison
Whittler
Emil Gastonguay
John H. Dunn
Alamoner
Dobbs
Walter P Scott
Court of Honor
Thom
Grainger & Thomas Seatle
the Wild
Peter Woeek
Seattle
Fourth Street
Seward Stresta
Seward Street
Hartford
Jaxony
Harmon
Chan Feliers
Clash in League Nations CouncilOver German Polish Tensions
December report of a heated Council of the League of Nations clash between Germany's Stresemann and Poland's Zaleski over the treatment of German minorities in Upper Silesia. Stresemann threatened resignation. Briand urged restraint as Triantafyllos defended minority rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lugado
Bland
Franco
Natlane
Miniate Strevemann
Germany
Zaleski
Polani
Pony Upper Silesii
Briand
Eleunion
Julu
Etn
League
Stresemann
Tmpll
Train jumps track kills man and demolishes drug store
Charley Lynam was killed when the Southerner traveling from New York to Fiotide Ireland derailed after jumping the track at Wake Forest. The crash demolished a local drug store and damaged nearby buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake Fiorbat
N.C. Dor
Charley Lynam
New York
Fiotide Iralia
Lynam
Aptomobile
Winners in National Radio Audition Named
New York December 17 Cecilia Aith of Washington DC and Donald Nevis of Pasadena California were named winners in the seven category National Radio audition sponsored by the Atwater Kent Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mii
Hagel Cecelia Aith
Washington, D. C
Donald Nevis
Pasadena
Cal
Atwater Kent Foundation
Prohibition Fund Cut Off by Conferees
Conferees on the fourth House office appropriation bill approved a cut to the Prohibition Enforcement Fund. The modified measure reduces the fund to more than 3274 million, signaling a scaled back effort for enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitington
Confarens
Strick Owl
Bruce
Seven Missing in Hotel Fire in Kentucky
A five story Combs Hotel fire at Hazard Kentucky left seven missing as National Guard troops arrived to assist. Three horses were recovered and twenty five youths were rescued by firefighters. The blaze caused about 260000 in property damage and looms as a possible fatal outcome for the missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazard
Combs Hotel
Kentucky National Guard
Tite
Juvsta
Old Fire Companies Debate Age Claims
Connecticut fire crews clash over which group is oldest with long histories. Windsor counters by noting its charter dates from 1826 and Norwich disputes New London and Pennsylvania claims, aiming to reach centenary in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Ninna
New London
Norwich
Mexican Army Reports 389 Generals in Service
Mexico City December 17 government figures show the army has 389 generals with more than 400 in active service. In addition to 615 other officers there are 64 079 soldiers in various branches and 14 442 horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Morehan
Paraguayan Fort Taken by Bolivia in Chaco Clash
Bolivian forces retake Fort Boqueron after Paraguayan detachment threats in the Chaco region. Reported casualty toll around 100 Paraguayans, with a terse war ministry communique noting Bolivian units secured the fort and fulfilled their duty. No civilian casualties cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivia
LA Paz
Wate Guardia
Granchan
Parata San
Boqueron
Win
Chaco
Boquefon
Bolivia and Paraguay War Activities Reported
Unofficial reports from La Paz say Belivian troops captured 30 wagons of provisions and munitions a large tractor and numerous prisoners in Fen Chico district more than 100 Paraguayan soldiers were killed with Bolivian losses also noted Washington reports say Bolivia has opened war activities against Paraguay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unoficial
LA Paz
Bolivia
Fen Chico
Belivia
Washington
Legation
Paraguay
Paraguay Bolivian clash escalates toward formal war
Lima dispatches report Paraguayan forces marching on a Bolivian fort under General Aquino. The Paraguayan legation cites measures to be taken as the situation dictates. Asuncion dispatches say several classes of recruits have mobilized, causing concern in Lima that formal war may occur within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Aquino
Legation
Asuncion
Paraguay
Parasuay
Bolivia
Bolivia and Paraguay Tense Over War Fears
Paraguay claims it will mobilize to meet the situation while Bolivia denies full mobilization. The crisis prompted calls from Briand of the League of Nations to avert incidents that could threaten peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivia
Parasuay
Paraguay
Robbery Suspect Is Shot and Killed
In Mojave California on December 17 a robbery suspect named Shaffer, fleeing guards near a railway zone, was shot and killed by Captain Snell of Stam Traffic Patrol as he attempted to wrest a gum from a fortneral alarm spread through the district. Shaffer had been wanted for questioning in an assessment in a hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave
Cal
Excape
Evefield
Charles 4
Shatter
Angeles
Snell
Palloe
Forte
Shaffer
Te ‘ Mountainia
Levies
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ceorgi
Firat
National Aviation
Atevette
Wilbur Weighty
Amanulla
Farmer
Hington
Dee
Briand Ad
Council of the
League of Nations
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!