City approves zoning changes including new business routes
The city commission adopted amendments to the municipal zoning ordinance designating Spring Hill Avenue to Ann Street and Broad Street to Baltimore Street as business thoroughfares. Blakely and Pinto Islands join the industrial area in the revised plan with formal approval set for the next meeting.
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Spring Hill Avenue
Broad Street
Ann and
Baltimore
City Commission
Conferes
Springhill Avenue
Ann Street
Baltimore Street
Blakely
Pinto Islands
Ford Legion Head Thomas J Ford Elected Commander
Thomas J Ford was elected commander of the Lamar Y McLeod Post American Legion at the annual election last night The roster includes W W Bolton Theodore Hester Citronelle W A Ben historian B G Goel sergeant at arms and Rev A Kirchhoffer The executive committee includes Dr J A Reaves E F Y F Parks Dr J H Kearley Dave Potter Yeend and M E Edwin Zelnicker who led the post last year received a rising vote of thanks A delegation will leave Sunday for the state legion meeting in Huntsville
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Thomas J. Ford
Lamar Y. McLeod
American Legion
W. W. Bolton
Theodore
Hester
Citronelle
W.a Ben
B. G. Goel
A. Kirchhoffer
J. A. Reaves
F. Parks
J . H. Kearley
Dave Pa Potter Yeend
M. E. Edwin J. Zelnicker
State Legion
Huntsville
South to Advertise South Plan for Unified Promotion
A plan proposed to unite railroads cities industries and power companies in a single advertising program to present the south to the nation and world. The group would act as a solid body and a forum to iron out southern problems at home while maintaining representation in New York Chicago Rio de Janeiro and possibly the eastern markets.
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New York
Chicago
Rio de Janeiro
East
Evangelical Churches to Orate Kellogg Pact Commemoration
Evangelical congregations plan services this Sunday to commemorate the Kellogg Pact anniversary. Ministers and church leaders will focus on peace and international cooperation during morning and evening programs across the city.
Burch Bound Over On Assault to Murder Charge At Magazine Point
Ed L. Burch Louisville and Nashville station agent at Magazine Point was bound to the grand jury on a charge of assault to murder after witnesses testified at inferior court. John Pierce of Cortelyou said Burch chased him from the station declaring him a liar and Pierce was stabbed in the neck, side, and arm.
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John Pierce
Cortelyou
Ed L. Burch
Louisville & Nashville
Magazine Point
Inferior Criminal Court
Burch
Pierce
Charlies Garner
E. W. Meador
Brand Is Winner Of State Championship Shoot in Ohio
In Ohio on August 23, Brand of Buffalo won the state shoot title and the championship by 198 points amid a strong field from Ohio and Michigan. Donohue of Ottumwa placed high as part of the second team.
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Ohio
Co. R. Brand
Buffalo
Pos- Ohio
Michigan
Donohue
Ottumwa
Lows
Ing
SHIP-SHORE FLIGHT REPORTS LONG VOYAGE TO LE BOURGET
A damaged snippet notes a plane flight reaching a shore and a long 512 hour journey with fuel loaded aboard before proceeding to Le Bourget Field outside the area.
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Efteny
le Bourget Field
Ee Aours
Kellogg Program Leaves Havre at 7 30 A M
The Kellogg program departs Havre at 7 30 a m in the morning schedule.
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Havre
Mamago Reaches Plymouth After Fastnet Ocean Race Delay
The yacht Mamago, long overdue in the Fastnet ocean race, arrived in Plymouth this morning. The field of 12 boats completed the course with the other 11 yachts noted in attendance though details on their positions were sparse.
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Plymouth
Eng
Mamago
Ex President Dies in Guayaquil Shocks Ecua Politics
A report from Guayaquil confirms the death of a former Ecuadorian leader. The note mentions acting president Wicho Baktuae and ties to Paris rumors as sources reflect on the political transition following his passing.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Announce
Paris
Soakecur
Wicho Baktuae
Ecua
Note Found in Bottle Hints Dole Air Race Tragedy
Two Seattle youths found a corked perfume bottle on the Westport coast containing a torn note linked to Mildred Doran, the sole female contestant who perished in the 1927 Dole air race. Authorities read fragments suggesting “Gas gone water running low” and mention the missing Miss Doran.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Miss Doran
Mildred Doran
Michigan
Seattle
Westport
Seek Film Harmony Urges Movies to Promote Reconciliation
A resolution calls on film producers to avoid actions that disparage national sensitivities and to use cinema to further a cultural mission of teens reconciliation through cooperative storytelling.
Pabst Sues Roxana Petroleum Over Sulphur Field
Fred Pabst, customs collector, sues Roxana Petroleum Company in Galveston for 10 million dollars alleging failure to develop a sulphur field in Brazoria County Texas under a lease that paid one dollar per ton royalty. The suit, filed here under Laurie Wilson, cites damages for alleged breach of development obligations.
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Galveston
Texas
Roxana Petroleum Company
Fred Pabst
Laurie Wilson
Pabst
Petroleum Comi
Brazoria Counlands
Coroner to Probe Killing of Former Ashland Prosecutor
Ohio August 23 Coroner George Reibel will hold an inquiry into the shooting death of a former Ashland county prosecutor during a liquor raid on his home. The investigation will determine the circumstances and identify responsible parties.
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Ohio
George Reibel
Ashland
Fraternity Chooses Officers at National Peace Convention
Alpha Psi fraternity elected a secretary as the national peace congress closed. Beach, California, was chosen as the convention city and Tulsa, Oklahoma, will host the mid winter national committee meeting.
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Alpha Psi Fraternity
Tate Boochal
Beach
Cal
Tulsa
Okla
Volunteer Firemen Close Norfolk Meet
James M. Duncan Jr of Alexandria was re elected delegate to the Virginia Volunteer Firemen Association as the Norfolk convention concluded its business.
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Norfolk
James M. Duncan, Jr
Alexandria
Virginia Volunteer Yeeeers Association
Smith Lays Foundations for Presidential Race Speech
Governor Smith accepted the Democratic nomination in Albany outlining his plan to modify the Volstead Act and eighteenth amendment, address crop surplus policy, critique the current administration on foreign policy, pursue public ownership of water power, and seek a businesslike restructuring of federal operations. He pledged efforts to outlaw war, aid veterans, and develop inland waterways with no drastic tariff shifts.
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Albany
N. Y
Smith
Democratic Party
Governor Smith Seeks State Agency Liquor Sales Plan
Albany August 23 Governor Smith outlined a proposal to amend the 18th amendment to allow state agency sale of alcoholic beverages if approved by referendum. He urged a Canadian style approach while pledging strict enforcement and urged the federal government to back state rights and limit manufacture to state control.
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Albany
N. Y
Congress
First Aid Awards Given in Butte Contest
The zinc department team from Anaconda Copper Mining Company in Great Falls earned first place in an international first aid contest held in Butte last night under United States auspices.
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Butte
Mont
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Great Falls
United States
Full Text of Speech The full text of the h deli
A historical speech text fragment appears in this truncated OCR. The readable portion suggests a public address or remarks by a speaker, with potential references to a venue, audience, and date. The material is incomplete but indicates a formal or civic discourse.
Smith Begins New York Campaign Foundations for Presidency
Governor Smith arrived in New York to start laying the groundwork for his presidential bid. The Democratic nominee, a visit and reception followed as rain fell lightly, soaking the lawns as he outlined his positions.
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Smith
New York
Behica
Ange Smith
Acceptance Speech Draws GOP and Democratic Criticism
The speech drew Republican support and Democrat opposition over prohibition and farm relief. One Democrat declared full opposition to Governor Smith, while a Republican indicated support after the address, as readers were directed to turn to the next page for more details.
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Se Ag Hoover
Smith
Hoover Fages New Grind Of Conferengs
Hoover outlines a broad plan in Cedar Rapids as he campaigns on labor and industry. He insists all components of the sector must be addressed together and urges the board to obtain detailed information on current and future conditions.
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Hoover
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Flares for Byrd
Page Two Column Five reports on the flare up surrounding Byrd with notes of reaction from officials and observers. The brief item outlines the context but provides limited specifics, focusing on atmospheric or public attention rather than a detailed incident.
Stepheng Renominated Over Wilson in Mississippi
In Jackson Mississippi Senator Hubert D Stepheng secured renomination defeating rival Wilson as returns from precincts counted. The contest also included Representative Jett Bu and Aldridge among candidates for the house as party lines solidified and senatorial ambitions formed in the vacated seat race.
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Jackson
Miss
United States
Helene Sae
Hubert D. Stepheng
Webber
Jett Bu Ive
Aldridge
Portugal Makes Historic Leap In Turbulent Era
A fragment from a Page Two column notes Portugal makes a notable move amid a turbulent era, prompting reader interest in shifting political or social tides and potential regional impact.
New Ray of Hope Seen in Chicago Amateurs Signals
Amateur observers in Chicago report faint radio signals and ground-light flashes from a plane. The signals consisted of rapid short bursts followed by five long tones, with a notable double A observed after ten sets.
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Chicago
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St. Louis
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Vandalia
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Kellogg
Carlos Freire Zaldumbide
Roxana Petroleum
David B. Zent
Memphis
Kappe Alpha Pei
First Aid
Anaconda Mining
Walter F. Geog
James L. West
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Stepheng
Wilson
Lowrey
N. ‘Tots
Nau Cai
Portugal
Peng Me
Greenland
Wilmington
Baker
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