Governors Split Over Prohibition Enforcement Plan
New London Conn July 17 Governors discussed at the conference the Wickersham proposal to divide enforcement of the prohibition law between federal and state agencies. Reactions varied with Roosevelt say ing it is speculative and several governors expressing support or cautious optimism about possible modifications to enforce laws.
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New London
Conn
George W. Wickersham
Hoover
Hite
Wickersham
Prankis
Renevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Gardner
North Carolina
Case
Rhode Island
Hammill
Iowa
George Dern
Utah
Greene wins Ohio river steam boat race at New Richmond
In Cincinnati July 17 a revival of 19th century steam boat racing crowned Tom Greene winner over the Betsy Ann by ten feet in the Ohio river race to New Richmond. Tom Greene, 25, commanded the Tom Greene. Frederick Wey Jr., 28, ran the Betsy Ann. The Betsy Ann lost a set of golden antlers former Mississippi river champion symbol and a loving cup was given to Greene by New Richmond merchants.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Tom Greene
New Richmond
Tom Creene
Fivermen
Frederick Wey, Jr
Mississippi River
Greene Lines
Christopher Greene
Three Die in Chicago Gas Leak From Refrigerator System
Lethal methyl chloride gas from a central refrigeration system killed a 32 year old man Joseph Painter his 21 year old wife Mary and their infant son Joseph Jr in their apartment. Coroner Herman Bundensen ordered a shutdown of methyl chloride systems and may seek a city council session to legalize the ban. Officials estimate about 75 000 installations could be affected. A similar incident caused two deaths two weeks earlier.
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Chicago
Herman N. Bundensen
Joseph Painter
Mary
Joseph Jr
Bundensen
Painter
Violent Storm Sinks Chilean Steamer Abato
In Valparaiso Chile a violent storm sank the Chilean transport Abato off the port. Forty-one officers and crew are missing, with only two of 43 saved. Rescue ships faced heavy seas and winds delaying efforts.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Pe Ae
Antarctica
Francisco Miranda
San Antonio
Poincare Wins Confidence Vote in Paris Chamber
Premier Poincare, bedridden with fatigue, wins a second confidence vote 350 to 238 as Blum’s resolution on Rhineland evacuation fails. Barthou features in the session, Briand and Blum voice peace aims but resist ceding Rhineland before the Young Plan conference. Poincare to return Friday.
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Paris
Poincare
America
French Chamber of Deputies
Blum
Rhineland
Louis Barthou
Permier
Barthou
M. Poincare
Aristide Briand
Europe
Germany
M. Briand
Lutherans reelect leaders at Walther league convention
Delegates at the thirty-seventh Walther league convention in Fort Wayne voted to reelect nearly all incumbents. E. J. Gallmeyer, a Fort Wayne real estate dealer who stirred the crowd with a critique of police methods, was chosen president. Ratification awaits to award the 1930 convention to Cleveland.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Walther League
E. J. Gallmeyer
Christian ‘Luenee
Billy
Cleveland
Loomis and Glass Fly Houston-Billion Dollar City for Record Run
Glenn L. Loomis and Joe Glass launched from Houston around 2 p m in their plane the Houston Billion Dollar City in a repeat attempt to set a new world endurance refueling record. The first attempt yesterday faced trouble and the craft landed after less than 38 hours aloft.
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Houston
Tex
Glenn L. Loomis
Joe Glass
City
Farm Board suspends loans from 150 million fund
Washington July 17 AP The Federal Farm Board said no loans will be made from its 150 million dollar fund until policy is set. The board will deal only with cooperative marketing association officials and warns against hiring counsel. Many requests for funds already exist.
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Washington
Federal Farm Board
Congress
Cooperative Marketing Associations
Wheat soars past 1 1 2 dollars as drought grips Canada
Torrid heat and drought in Canada push wheat above 1.50 a bushel in Chicago with strong buying. Reports of near total Canadian crop failure accompany higher openings and further gains in corn and oats while provisions hold steady.
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Chicago
Canada
Liverpool
Notable Salvation Army Leader Dies at 76
London obituary reports the death of Commissioner Frederick St. George de Lautour Booth Tucker. He helped inaugurate the Salvation Army work in India, led the forces in the United States from 1896 to 1904, and later served at international headquarters. He married Emma Moss Booth, daughter of founder William Booth.
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London
Salvation Army
Frederick St. George de Lautour Booth Tucker
Booth Tucker
India
United States
Emma Moss Booth
William Booth
The
Train Derailment Kills Engineer and Fireman Southwest of Alamosa
At noon today a Denver and Rio Grande Western train en route to Santa Fe derailed on Batanea hill 60 miles southwest of Alamosa New Mexico. Engineer John Reddington of Chama New Mexico and fireman John Fish of Alamosa were killed instantly. several passengers injured.
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Alamosa
Colo
AP John Reddington
Chama N. M
John Fish
Santa Fe
Batanea Hill
New Mexico
Five Games On Schedule With Scores From Baseball Night
Cincinnati and Brooklyn split a doubleheader in a low scoring set as Ash and Sukeforth led Cincinnati while McWerny and Neniine starred for Brooklyn. Phi phis edged St. Louis in a tight game. Pittburgh and Boston played second game action with Kremer and Hargreaves leading Boston. American League showdowns had New York, Detroit, and Cleveland each tallying wins under strong pitching.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Ash
Sukeforth McWerny
Neniine
Fox In Injured Driver Killed In Car Crash
William Fox, noted producer, was critically injured in a highway crash that killed his chauffeur. Dr. Post reported brain hemorrhage and skull fracture. Three women in the other car were uninjured. Fox later dismissed reporters noting only a scalp abrasion.
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Fox
Mineola
WN. Y
William Fox
Associated Prva
Mildred Kane
Dorothy Kane
Aghata Kane
Banks Fail to Open in Southwest Florida
Fifteen state banks in southwest Florida closed their doors, raising total bank failures in two weeks to twenty three. Citizens Bank and Trust in Tampa and nine other branches halted operations as state examiner Jackson remained on site since Monday. Deposits across the Tampa institutions totaled about 17 million, with Citizens holding over 13.6 million.
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Tampa
Fila
Citizen's Bank and Trust Company
Citizen's Bank
Bank of
Ybor City
Lafayette Bank
Citizen's
Nebraska Avenue Bank
Franklin Bank
Bank of Plant City
Bradenton Bank and Trust Company
First Bank and Trust Company of
Saraota
First State Bank of
Fort Meade
Bank of Pasco County
Dade Ciy E . Jackson
State Examiner
Citizens Bank and Trust
Nebraska Avene
Fla
Florida
Short Skirts Declared Menace to Youth at Catholic Meet
At the Catholic Women’s Society national convention in Salem Oregon a resolution urged dresses reaching the knee for sitting and standing. Delegates also debated birth control and modern dances while stressing moral duties and parental authority.
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Salem
Ore
Catholic Women’s Society
Catholic Central Verein of
America
Gregory Robie
Portland Ore
Roble
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
California
Catholic Central Society
Pinel
King George Improves After Operation
Buckingham Palace announced today that the improvement in King George’s condition, noted yesterday, after Monday’s operation, remains satisfactory though no formal bulletin was issued.
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London
Buckingham Palace
George
Protests Rally as Soviet Protest Against Chinese Action
Moscow sees large scale demonstrations at the Chinese embassy with Russians and Chinese expatriates clashing with security forces. Eggs stones and projectiles fly as staff in fear gather inside. Chinese envoy Sia Wen Sun reports sleepless nights and seeks relief as demonstrators from suburbsThousands of protesters, including youths and women, chant revolutionary hymns and denounce the Chinese government amid tense security outside Propotkin Pereulok.
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Moscow
Nanking
Propotkin Pereulok
Caypayour
Nemor
Sia Wen Sun
Victor Berger Injured in Streetcar Collision
Victor L. Berger a 69 year old socialist leader and former congressman was struck by a streetcar in Milwaukee and severely injured. Doctors initially feared for his life due to skull fracture internal injuries and bruises while his wife daughter and close friends kept vigil at his bedside through the night.
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Milwaukee
Victor L. Berger
Bergers
Mr. Berger
Dorothy Welles
San Franciscan fails in refueling endurance flight record attempt
In San Francisco pilots Bartlett Stephens and Fred McKinley ended a 35 hour and 49 minute nonstop flight when the California built monoplane San Franciscan forced to land at 10 03 p m. Officials said another attempt to break the world endurance record would be made once the plane is reconditioned.
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San Francisco
San Franciscan
Bartlett Stephens
Fred McKinley
Earl of Derby Interested in Our Own Bill Borah
The Earl of Derby, noted English sportsman and diplomat, may meet Senator William E Borah of Idaho at Knowsley Hall near Liverpool early next year. Derby cannot yet accept due to prior obligations but sent thanks in New York.
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Earl OF Derby
Bill Borah
London
William E. Sarah
Idaho
Knowsley Hall
Liverpool
Senator Borah
New York
Lord
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