Idaho Conventions Set As Parties Open Conference
Republicans and Democrats begin their trek toward state conventions as leaders named to committees and officers for the coming year. In Sandpoint district reports a slate including Mrs Edith Helmerman reelected president of the Women's auxiliary with Boise named as 1929 convention city.
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Sandpoint
Malley
Fairfeld
Jerome
LeRoy B. Patch
Payette
Wee
Edith Helmerman
Idaho Palis
Women's Auxiliary
Boise
L. Brewer
J. BE. Edel
Nampa
J. Ed Detweiler
Hazelton
E W. Sinclair
Shoshone
John Bollinger
Halley
J.B. Nathieson
Carl Harris
Lewiston
E. Jones
Pogatelio
Error of Switch Tender Blamed for Subway Disaster
A wreck near Times Square killed 16 and injured more than 100 after a defective switch and repairs caused a derailment. Maintenance man William Baldwin faced homicide charges but later findings blamed a second switch on the same circuit, operated from the Times Square area. Rescue teams mobilized citywide as hospitals treated dozens, with 25 still in care a day later.
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New York
Times Square
Wiliam Baldwath
Transi
Sgnal
H. King
Baldwin
King
Baldwn
Carr
Timer Square
Manhattan
West Side
T Mes Square
Insurance merger prompts arrest over forged certificate
Aug 5 AP reports after the merger of International Lifes Insurance with Missouri State Life Insurance W G Drast a 30 year old secretary is arrested on a warrant for fraudulently presenting a stock certificate. Bond set at 6100 000 with security given by Greenwood president of Great Southern Life Insurance Houston Texas on a loan of 6680 000 with shares valued 9107 to 9180 costing about 965.
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ST. Louie
Tluternational Lifes Insurance Company
Missouri State Life Insurance Company
W. G. Drast
The
International
International Cmpany
Roy
International Ae
Geesnwood
Great Southern Life Insurance Company
Houston
Texas
Idaho Conventions Set to Nominate Tickets in August
Delegates from southern Idaho travel to Kellogg for the Republican convention and Grangeville for the Democrat gathering on August 28. Officials expect nominations for attorney general, lieutenant governor, governor, and other state posts with floor battles likely on the Democrat side and solid backing for several incumbents on the Republican side.
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Boise
Idaho
Kellogg
Grangeville
Ip Floot
Attorney Genecrel
Sentimerit
W. D. Gillis
Filer
Mentena
C. Ben Ross
Pocatello
Ada County
J. P. Pope
Chase Clark
Mackey
B. G. van Hoeeen
Mess
Supreme Court
Boise City Holiday Visitors Profit Fine Case
In Boise on August 25, Joe la M re and another defendant must pay 6299 in fines in addition to their sentences. The case concerns profit from holiday visitors to the city.
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Boise
Joe la M
Watermelon Bust Follows Auto Crash in Boise
A collision in Boise at 5 p m involving a large truck driven by Stanford Pease and a touring car carrying J R Thornton and his daughter led to watermelons tossed into the street. Mrs Thornton suffered a deep cut above the eye and required stitches as onlookers helped themselves to the fruit.
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Boise
Boses
Stanford Pease
J. R. Thornton
Withenes
Street of Gold in Leadville Cement Paving Mystery
A fragment reports Leadville Colorado paving the Street of Gold with concrete and Portiang Cementaaggo association noting earth showed gold during grading. Claims origin from ore wagons and mine dump material, with lines suggesting a gold boom era.
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Wee End Street OF Gold
Chicago
Leadville
Colorado
Portiang Cementaaggociation
Fragmentary Quote on Music Education Emphasis
A partial newspaper quote quotes Mr. Bogan arguing that learning music offers more than arithmetic. The line suggests a broader view of education valuing the arts alongside numbers.
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Mr. Bogan
One Killed Three Injured in Roller Coaster Accident
Indianapolis police report a roller coaster incident leaves one dead and three injured. The chaotic scene occurred as riders encountered a brake failure and injuries were reported at the amusement park. The investigation seeks to determine the cause and responsibility.
Campaign Pace Quickens as Hoover and Smith Rally
Washington reports a surge in political activity ten weeks before Election Day with Hoover touring the nation and promising to enlist top counsel on farm issues while Governor Smith promotes a Democratic rally at Sea Girt New Jersey. The press notes heightened public interest and widespread front page politics.
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Washington
Smith
Mr. Hoover
Hoover
Iowa
Albany
Sea Girt
New Jersey
Fire Fighters Smoothing Lines On Idaho Idaho Fires
MISSOULA Mont Aug 25 More than five miles of new fire line were constructed as 237 firefighters battled Johnnagan mountain and Doris creek fires in the Westas drainage of the Clearwater forest Idaho. Climatic conditions favored continued suppression efforts and ongoing patrols along the perimeters.
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Missoula
Mont
Johnnagan Mountain
Doris Creek
Westas
Clearwater Forest
Idaho
Utah Bourbons Nominate King On State Ticket
The Democratic state convention at Logan nominates U S Senator William H. King by acclamation to seek another term. A platform favors a fair trial for the prohibition amendment and endorses Governor Smith and Senator Robinson while urging a Democratic victory in the fall.
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Logan
Utah
United States
William H. King
J. H. Paul
University of Utah
E. O Leatherwood
Smith
Robinson
Democratic Congress
Ted
William H King
George H. Dern
John F. Mendenhall
Milton H. Welling
Oliver K. Clay
Harrison Panr
L. John Nuttall
Spanish Fork
The
Supreme Court
S R
Polish Fliers Prepare Night Flight From Warsaw to Chicago
Three Polish army officers plan a westward night flight from Warsaw to Chicago within two weeks. Alderman Adamkiewicz of Chicago arranged the effort, backed by Polish Americans and a Caprona plane. The crew includes Kowalczyk, Klisz, and Zahorski. They expect to depart Europe for Lisbon then follow the southern route across the Azores.
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Chicago
Warsaw
Bstankcy Adamkiewicz
Roman Catholics Union
Adams Kowalcxyk
Moscicki
Poland
Vladmir Kliscz
Count Zahorski
Insurance Written on Aircraft Damage Prompts Local Faith
Local property owners show growing confidence in air transport's future as insurance coverage for aircraft damage is discussed amid development plans. The report notes investors and residents aligning with emerging aviation projects and potential benefits to the community.
Thousands greet Smith at Sea Girt rally in New Jersey
Gov Smith drew an immense cheer from crowds at CAMP MOORE Sea Girt as thousands lined up from across New Jersey. He reviewed troops at the national guard camp then left for a spring lake weekend, amid reports of crowds exceeding 200000 and heavy police barriers.
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Camp Moore
Sea Girt
N J
New Jersey
Smith
National Guard
Spring Lake
Coolidge Resumes Work After Brief Trapshoot
President Coolidge returns to duties after a fishing trip in Wisconsin. In Superior he reviewed army figures and war department details with General Char es Plum merall. He had been a guest of Charles B. Lewis of Minneapolis at Lewis Creek.
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Superior
Wis
Coolidge
Lewis
Army
War Department
Char Zies Plummerall
Charles B. Lewis
Minneapolia
Seven -Pines Creek
Gasoline prices to rise by one cent in Idaho Utah
Utah and Idaho gasoline retail prices will increase one cent per gallon starting tomorrow officials of Utah Oil Refining Company announced. Construction of a pipeline to convey Wyoming natural gas to Utah markets will begin immediately Ohio Oil Company official L B Denning announced after east meetings with company officials and partners.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Idaho
T the
Utah Oil Refining Company
Wyoming
L B Denning
Ohio Oil Company
Exchange of students links France and Germany again
Paris reports France and Germany continue goodwill exchanges with 60 German children visiting for a month and 60 French children returning to Germany for a month. The program aims to foster friendly ties through shared living with local families.
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Paris
France
Germany
Hoover Resting at Capital Home After Long Trip
Hoover spends a quiet day at his Washington residence after a Pacific coast journey. He greets friends and allies, meets running mate Curtis, Hubert Work, and others, and reviews political strategy with aides while planning next week’s study and planning sessions.
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Hoover
Washington
Pacific Coast
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Charles Curtis
Hubert Work
Cheirman
Republican National Committee
Secretary of Interior
Eugene Meyer
Edgar Rickard
New York
Department of Commerce
Unknown Elkhorn Girl Identity Sparks Murder Theories
The buried body found in a culvert near Elkhorn is suspected at first to be Lenora Abitz who disappeared from Milwaukee on June 10 but tests show the appendix intact. Milwaukee mother Gizella Parkas identifies the body as her missing daughter but authorities pursue coroner inquest while viscera are sent to Madison for analysis. The bruised remains include a broken rib and a punctured lung.
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Elkhorn
Wis
Lenora Abitz
Milwaukee
Miss Abitz
Alice Farkas
Gizella Parkas
Owma
Potters Field
Madison
George Williams
Here
Father Defends Daughter Fatal Shootout in Bath
In Bath New York a father William Daerté shot and killed his daughter during a struggle with her husband at the father’s home. Daerté surrendered to the sheriff and admitted the shooting. The incident occurred as the daughter resisted her husband, leaving the husband wounded and the daughter dead.
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Bath
N. Y
William Daerté
Dartt
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