Five-Man Swindling Gang Arrested in Pittsburgh Case
New York police describe the group as the citys shrewdest swindlers and widest operating gang. They face charges for bilking J Hazelbacker of Pittsburgh of 136000 in August 1928. The alleged leader called himself George Horton but fingerprint records identify him as Fred Kobler of Baltimore.
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New York
Bilking J. ©. Hazelbacker
Pittsburgh
George Horton
Fred Kobler
Baltimore
Voters Deliver Prohibition Repeals Across States
The nationwide wet sweep continues as Michigan votes 2401 for repeal and a liquor control commission. Connecticut, New Jersey, North Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Oregon and others repeal dry laws or enforcement acts. Arizona also approves repeal by a large margin.
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Michigan
Connecticut
Congress
Louisiana
New Jersey
North Dakota
Jones
Washington
Colorado
California
Anderson
Arizona
Modernization Pledges Reach Seventy Million
New York. A W Robertson of Pittsburgh, chairman of the committee on industrial rehabilitation, announces more than 70 875 000 will be spent for modernization by companies reporting to his group. American Telephone and Telegraph leads with 35 000 000 and Standard Oil of New Jersey with 20 000 000 in outlays.
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New York
A. W. Robertson
Pittsburgh
White House
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Street Commissioner dies in sandpit cavern cave in Sidney
O C Harwood aged thirty six, street commissioner of Sidney, Nebraska, was smothered to death in a sandpit cavern. Authorities report the fatal accident occurred while he was inspecting the site.
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Sidney Neb
O. C. Harwood
Franklin D Roosevelt Elected President
The text notes Franklin D Roosevelt as governor of New York and references his election as President of the United States.
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Franklin‘ D’ Thopeyert
New York
United States
Senators Elected in Various States Amid Turbulent Races
The article lists numerous U S Senate winners across states including Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Georgia Maryland Missouri Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey Florida Georgia North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Vermont Washington Wisconsin and others with incumbents marked and notes on regular or short terms. Names include Alva B Adets Frederick Van Nuys Elmer Thomas Frederick Steiner Homer T. Bo te and more, reflecting a fragmented postwar election landscape.
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Georgia
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Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
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New Mexico
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Cam Rayden
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Réguler- Lermi
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Pope
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William Abierersch
Frederick van Nuys
Bhowal
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Raneas
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McGill x
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Overton
Millard
Auestine Lonergan
D Figrida
Duncan
L _Fletener
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Rob Wagnen
DS North
Caroitone
Roker R-Reynolds
Gerald P
Nye
Robert ‘Aby Bulkley
Elmer Thomas
Porter H. ‘Dale
Washington
Homer T
Bote
Duffy
Governors list by state with party affiliations and incumbents
A compiled roster of state governors showing names and party affiliations. Incumbent party holders include Democrats and Republicans across the states, with several noted as elected or serving in office. The list consolidates names such as Cross Johnson Olson Ferguson and others, reflecting a varied political landscape.
Five Day Week Sponsor Malcolm Gray Dies in Rochester
Malcolm E. Gray, nationally known as originator of the five day week and founder of the Rochester Can and Atlantic Stamping companies, died in Genesee Hospital, Rochester, N Y, of pneumonia at age sixty six.
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Rochester
N. Y
Malcolm E. Gray
Rochester Can
Atlantic
Genes¢e Me Pital
Philippines Legislature Calls for Immediate Independence
After five months of hearings the insular legislature reaffirmed its push for independence and redefined its stance on pending independent bills in Congress. It adopted a resolution demanding immediate freedom from American rule.
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Manila
United States Congress
Chocolate Defends Featherweight Title vs La Barba at MSG
Kid Chocolate the Cuban featherweight champion will defend his title against Fidel La Barba in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden on December 16 per New York state athletic commission.
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Chocolate
la Barba
New York
Kid Chocolate
New York State Athletic Commission
Fidel la Barba
Madison Square Garden
Strength and vitality tips via Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin as a miracle in boosting energy and clearing sluggish bowels. It claims a physician approved method and urges readers to buy the product from druggists, promising quick results and affordable price.
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Ware
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National Biscuit Company
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