Population of United States shows rise in 1930 census
Census data through July 7 show twenty four states and Washington D C totaling 50 198 250, up 7 440 000 in ten years or 17 4 percent California leads gains surpassing Michigan and Massachusetts to rank sixth New York Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio and Texas remain top five states Hawaii reports a 43 9 percent rise to 368 336 Honolulu up 65 1 percent as San Juan Puerto Rico weighs in with 114 585 residents in ten years a 6 33 percent increase.
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SPECIAL SENATE SESSION ON LONDON NAVAL TREATY
Washington July 7 The Senate opened in a special session to discuss the London Naval Treaty. Opponents led by Senator Johnson of California urged rejection, calling the pact inequitable and a pretext for international ventures. Debate was expected to begin tomorrow as Wisconsin totals rose to 3 388 000, a 14 percent gain over ten years.
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Boulder Canyon Dam Construction Begin Delayed Start
Secretary of Interior Wilbur announced on July 7 the start of the Boulder Canyon dam project valued at 165 million dollars. The work is described as a conquest over the American desert with initial tasks including railroad staking, road surveys, and laying out a permanent townsite.
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U S Warships Visit Kiel Amid Assault Tragedy
US battleships Arkansas Florida and Utah docked at Kiel with Annapolis crew aboard as crowds cheered. A suspected unknown assassin shot and killed a Baltic Station agent near the town, gunman escaping. Admiral Cluverius and others were present. Commissioner O Malley of Fisheries arrives tonight. Stock quotes from New York show mixed results across Alaska to California firms and Standard Oil.
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Death rate of nation cut in half says AMA and NEA report
A revised report by the American Medical Association and National Educational Association committees states that the national death rate has been halved since 1900. Notably low figures include diphtheria, which shows a 95 percent decline.
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Start Fire With Matches Ended Tragedy for Two Children
In Duluth Minnesota on July 7 Guerite aged 9 and Francis Good rue aged 7 brother and sister were burned to death in a fire they started with matches. The blaze destroyed two dwellings after the children started the fire under a porch then re entered and perished.
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Deaths of Seventy Babies in Hospital Germany Investigated
Commissioners probing infant deaths at Litebeck claim 50 deaths followed inoculation with a tuberculosis serum. The Paris Calmette factory is cleared of blame. Investigation indicates the preparation was likely infected after arrival at the Lübeck infant hospital.
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Old rivals in balloon race reported in energizing start
Houston July 7 Goodyear Zeppelin Akron piloted by R J Blair appears the favorite to win the national elimination balloon race with eight other balloons reported across Oklahoma Arkansas and Kentucky after leaving Houston July 4. Ninety nine miles distance separates the field as veterans clash for American championship and a berth in the international garden bash in Cleveland.
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Patrolman Wounded in Battle Near Rock Island Station
Don Parker motorcycle patrolman wounded in a revolver battle with three men near the Rock Island Railroad station in Hutchinson Kansas. Parker fired four shots after being shot three times. the assailants escaped. Police believe robbery was planned.
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Talkie Picture Troupe At Ketchikan Ready to Film Alaska Feature
KETCHIKAN Alaska July 7 The Radio Kelth Orpheum troupe arrived on the Li Kina to film Rex Beach's Silver Horde. Leads include Joel Mac Crea Raymond Hatton Evelyn Brent and Louis Wolhelm. Ketchikan will serve as the backdrop for the production.
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Narcotic Ring Indicated in Chicago Los Angeles Case
Authorities report telegrams found with Chicago gangsters in Los Angeles show a narcotic racket spanning Chicago Los Angeles and Mexico. Telegrams mention shipments and connections to the Frank Foster gang. Poster and Davis face extradition and Detroit assault charges. Dufresne Alaska game warden. family trip noted.
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Pope Reiterates Papal Edict Against Catholic League Claims
Vatican confirms that the Pope's injunction remains nonpartisan and above political parties. Reports of a Catholic League of Nations arose from a Paris meeting last Sunday with Cardinal Bourne of England and Cardinal Verdier of France, which the secretary of state denies.
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King Carol and Queen Helen Not Made Up in Bucharest
In Bucharest on July 7 King Carol the Second did not meet his divorced wife Queen Helen and their young son Michael at the station for the trip to the Romanian royal summer residence. Indications show reconciliation is farther off. annulment proceedings may begin this week though court circles say investigations could take time. Persistent reports suggest a future reconciliation.
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22 Year Old Girl Wins King's Cup Air Race
London July 7 Wins third Brown 22 year old girl has won the King's Cup in the 750 mile air race beating England's crack pilots Mrs Brown's average speed was 102.7 miles an hour Eighty night planes six piloted by women took off Feltham field
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Conan Doyle Dies at 71 in London Home
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, aged 71, died of heart disease at his London home with wife and children nearby. He had suffered illness for months after a severe cold and lectures in Scandinavia are linked to his decline. his last words were to his wife, You are wonderful.
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Phantom Rider Terrorizes Cheyenne Area On Snow White Horse
A masked rider known as the Phantom Rider roams Fletcher Park Country Albany County Wyoming alarming residents. Reports say he has warned locals to flee, shot at several people wounding one, and caused cattle to drift across the Wheat Land district. William Atkinson was wounded when the rider fired through his door after demanding admittance. Authorities seek the rider as cattle disappear and fear spreads.
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Huston Will Not Resign As RNC Chairman
Washington July 7 Claudius Hi Huston declares no intention to resign as Republican National Committee chairman. He conferred with President Hoover for 90 minutes last night and will continue as chairman for now. The Thursday meeting involves major RNC and Congressional Campaign Committee officers, not the full committees.
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Death in Niagara Falls Maelstrom Claims Buffalo Boy
George Sathakes four year old of Buffalo died after attempting to ride a self built wooden and steel barrel over Niagara Falls. The barrel plunged into the rapids and was recovered with Sathakes suffocated inside. Coroner Thompson stated the boy did not survive.
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