Night clubs raided on Broadway amid prohibition crackdown
In June a mob of federal prohibition agents raided more than fifteen of Manhattan’s prominent night clubs. Over 160 agents, squads of six, descended on venues as Governor Smith’s nomination at the Democratic convention in Houston circulated. About 75 arrests were made of owners and employees. Patrons were told to pay up and leave as agents swept the district. Clubs named include Texas Guinans, Blue Hour, Furnace, Don Royal, Jungle, Beaux Arty, European Club, with further details continued on page 9.
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Don Royal
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Beaux Arty Club
Record voyage aims for world circumnavigation by air and ship
John Henry Mears and Captain C D Collyer sail from New York in a seaplane and aboard the Olympic to challenge the existing world circumnavigation record. They expect about 23 days aided by a folding wing aircraft aboard the ship, with a 28 day current record. Aims include speed and safety of coordinated air ship travel. Also notes Elliott Long’s 14 trout catch in two local streams.
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John Henry Mears
C. C. D. Collyer
Olympic
White Star Line
Mears
Collyer
Edward Evans
Detroit
Linton Wells
Cherbourg
Paris
Berlin
Moscow
Siberia
Kourgan
Kraevojarsj
China
Mukden
Tokyo
Pacific
Jobi D. Rockefeller
Noted American Actor Leo Derichstein Dies in Austria
Vienna report says Leo Derichstein, noted American actor and playwright, died last night at a sanatorium in Anersperg from heart disease. The obituary notes his career spanned stage and screen with works in radio and theater.
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Vienna
Leo Derichstein
Anersperg
Heart
Change In 18th Amendment Seems Necessary Says Smith
Governor Alfred E. Smith, in a telegram to the Democratic national convention, urged fundamental changes in national prohibition. He cited corruption and bootlegging, urged the people to lead through elected representatives, and pressed for a sane solution amid widespread dissatisfaction.
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Albany
Alfred E. ‘Smith
Robinson
Lead of Days In Dakota Is Now Cut Down
Fargo North Dakota June 29 United States Senator Lynn J Frazier Republican was renominated in a primary and a repeal of prohibition appeared possible. Drys held a lead up to about five thousand in early returns then fell to around one thousand as western precincts reported. More than half of 2192 precincts remained unreported due to distances and slow transmission.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
United States
Lynn J. Frazier
Circus Night Delays Matinee After Wilmington Jump
The Sells Floto Circus arrived late today from Wilmington Delaware causing the afternoon matinee to be delayed. Orphans Home children will be guests of manager Jack Terrell with Kiwanis Club. Chicago fan Razzel Wilson was fined after a reprimand to Wilson.
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Wilmington
Del
Razzel Wilson
Chicago
Queen of Diamonds Sails for France
New York June 29 Miss Mabel Bell who abandoned a planned trans Atlantic flight has booked passage on the French liner Ile de France sailing at midnight. She will go to Paris to seek a plane and crew for a westward flight across the Atlantic.
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New York
Mabel Bell
Harbor Grace
Amelia Harbart
Wales
Ile ‘de France
Boll
Paris
Atlantic
Damage suit over auto crash seeks $500
Robert F. Fouke through attorneys Hartle and Wolfinger filed a damage suit this morning against Helen Armsparger for $500. The action stems from a September 26, 1927 auto accident on the Leitersburg pike, alleging careless operation and negligence in the car she was driving.
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Robert F. Fouke
Attor Reys Hartle
Wolfinger
Helen Armsparger
Leitersburg Pike
Pierce Arrow Studebaker Merger Approved
Directors of Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company approve a merger with Studebaker Corp to form a holding company valued at 160 million dollars. Studebaker will acquire a substantial interest in the new entity. In Athens a cabinet crisis looms from the resignation of Finance Minister Kaphandaris.
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Buffalo
Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company
Studebaker Corp
Studebaker
Srisis
Athens
Kaphandaris
Governor Smith Learns He Is Nominated at Convention
Albany June 29 Governor Alfred E Smith listened by radio as the convention nominated him for the presidency. He joked about the climate hat and the vote totals, noting Alabama's tally and Missouri’s turn while watching his Great Dane and daughter Emily. He praised the platform and teased about first names.
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N. Y
Alfred E. Smith
Hesidh
Emily
Houston
Illnness
Moody
Ritchie
Thomas Jefferson
Lucas Given Cuttery For Beating Wife
Samuel Lucas pleaded guilty to beating his wife at their East Franklin Street home. Justice Richard Duffey sentenced him to three months in the House of Correction after witnesses described him kicking and slapping his wife, who lay unconscious on the floor. The couple has three small children.
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Samuel Lucas
East Franklin Street
House of Correction
Richard Duffey
Lucas
Flood After Heavy Storm Devastates Nashville
A deadly surge from a June storm in Nashville caused one death deputy sheriff John S. Lewis, building destruction, downed trees and power lines, and the Cumberland River rising 13 feet for a new all time June high after 4.39 inches of rain in 24 hours. Roads were blocked awaiting inspection.
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Nashville
Tenn
Cumberland
John S. Lewis
Storm warnings issued along Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coast
Small craft warnings were displayed on Chesapeake Bay and along the Atlantic Coast from Delaware Breakwater to New Haven Conn. A local boy, Ralph Brunner, eight, of Sharpsburg Pike, suffered a painful hand injury yesterday when his right hand was mashed in an electric washer.
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Delaware
New Haven
Conn
Ralph Brunner
Tysone Brunner
Sharpsburg Pike
Bebe Daniels Confined In Hospital With Flu
Los Angeles reports motion picture star Bebe Daniels hospitalized after contracting intestinal influenza yesterday at work. Doctors say she is now resting comfortably and in stable condition.
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Los Angeles
Bebe Daniels
Saa
Miss Daniels
New Rainfall Record and Storm Warnings Proclaimed
A fresh rainfall record for Cumberland Valley has been set with 11 to 12 inches in June, threatening more rain before midnight. Chesapeake Bay storm warnings display this morning as a Atlantic sweep continues, muddy streams hinder fishing, and a Welsh Run relief meeting at Grove's Store plans state college input. The hailewept district spans two miles by seven, crops damaged and 90 day corn may reduce losses. Harold V. Dofflemyer wins absolute divorce from Allene M. Dofflemyer on desertion grounds. Mafia crew stranded near Rome drifts 13 miles in two days.
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Atlantic
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Grove
State College
Hailewept
Democrats Not To Underscore In Campaign
Albany June 23 The Democratic keynote speech abrasively attacking the Republican party is to be downplayed in the campaign, according to close circles around Governor Smith. The governor will likely focus on his own plans if elected, not the rival’s past flaws, with speeches avoiding direct appeals to scandals. John Irby, a colored man, was discharged after snatching ham from William Borne, agreeing to compensate the loss. George D. Hicks named trustee for Herbert McCallister, bankrupt farmer from Indian Springs. Governor Smith quips campaign heat should center on policy rather than party fault lines.
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Albany
Smith
Festee
George D. Hicks
Omer T. Kaylor
Herbert McCallister
McCallister
Indian Springs
Democrats Nominate Senator Runnin Amid Quiet Convention
At SAM HOUSTON HALL Houston June meeting delegates nominated Senator Runnin amid a calm scene. Robinson led with 77 votes while Nellie Taylor Ross of Wyoming received 33. both withdrew in favor of crediting their votes to Robinson. Nomination by acclamation noted as a low‑key process with clerks tallying changes.
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Robinson
Isacdr
Kentucky
Nellie ‘Taylor Ross
Wyoming
Arkansas
Platform Highlights for Democratic and GOP Planks
Houston report outlines Democratic platform on law enforcement, agriculture, state rights, foreign policy, flood control, and public administration. It also notes Republican critique of corruption and a push for merit in civil service alongside labor rights and tariff reform. Providence item adds Senator Curtis discovering Catholic baptism.
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Houston
Smith
Mexico
Nicaragua
Mississippi
Civil Service
Riot at Mine Wounds Two. Injures Several
Two men were shot and seriously wounded and several others injured in a clash between non union workers and union sympathizers at Western Coal and Mining Company’s Number 23 mine near Minden Missouri. The incident occurred early today. Local authorities investigated the riot and labor tensions surrounding mining operations.
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Minden
Western Coal and Mining Company
Here
Maryland Leads Demonstration After Al Smith Nomination
Maryland boosted Al Smith’s presidential bid with sixteen votes pledged by Governor Albert C. Ritchie and a jubilant delegation. Senator John H. Rouse led Maryland’s banner parade amid crowds in the convention hall as Smith’s nomination drew enthusiastic support from the Maryland delegation and leaders.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Maryland
Alfred Smith
Albert C. Ritchie
Smith
John H. Rouse
Baltimore
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