American government to buy Paris office building
The United States will acquire for 1,250,000 dollars a prime Paris building overlooking Place de la Concorde at the corner of Avenue Gabriel. It will house the American Embassy General offices, the American Shipping Board, and several other official agencies. Myron T. Herrick, the American ambassador, aims to consolidate government offices in one site.
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Paris
Place de la Concorde
Avenue Gabriel
American Shipping Board
Union Artistique
Myron T. Herrick
Centralized offices proposed to replace scattered city setup
The proposal envisions consolidating city offices under one roof rather than ten scattered locations. Officials argue the unified building would reduce total rental costs versus the current arrangement despite higher upfront price.
Thaw’s European tour limited to a sea crossing
Harry K Thaw’s planned visit to Europe turns into a return voyage from New York on the Aquitania after British immigration bars him from landing in Southampton. He cannot disembark at Cherbourg or cross to France as he lacks permission under the extradition act. Thaw hoped to visit London Westminster Abbey Paris Vienna and his sister, but remains aboard unable to step ashore.
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London
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Southampton
England
France
Cherbourg
Aquitania
Home Secretary
Thaw
Westminster Abby
Paris
Vienna
Southampton Harbor
Miss Mabel Boll Claimed Widow of Colombian Rancher
Miss Mabel Boll reportedly claimed by La Prensa to be the widow of Hernando Rocha-Schloos, a wealthy Colombian ranch owner killed in an automobile accident near Bogota last month. She says they married in 1922 after a six year acquaintance and that she will retain a Colombian lawyer to protect her widow’s rights.
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New York
la Prensa
Miss Boll
Atlantic
Hernando Rocha-Schloos
Bogota
Columbia
Miss Bell
Rocha
Connecticut
South America
Europe
Will Rogers survives second plane crash in 24 hours
Cherokee Wyoming June 7 Will Rogers emerged uninjured from a second aircraft accident in 24 hours when a Boe ing Air Transport plane carrying him wrecked on landing at an emergency field. He landed upside down on another plane in Las Vegas yesterday and continued east to Kansas City for a cowboy polo event tied to the Republican convention entertainment program.
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Cherokee
Wyo
Will Rogers
Boleing Air Transport, Inc
Las Vegas
Nev
Rogers
California
Kansas City
Soviet Consul Garners Votes in Japan Diet Poll
In Tsuruga Japan the Soviet consul M Kesseler received several votes during the empire wide election indicating limited support for his candidacy and showing the USSR’s presence in Japanese political life.
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Tsuruga
Japan
M. Kesseler
Political Candidate Declarations From Thomas County Officials
A compilation of candidate announcements for the Democratic primary to be held July 18 1928 in Thomas County Georgia. Multiple figures including Wm M Jones Rob ert Burch Gordon E Davis and J O Stewart declare for offices from Ordinary to Sheriff Tax Receiver Clerk Superior Court and Senator with pledges of faithful service and impartial duties.
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Thomas County
Wm. M. Jones
Arthur T. Chastain
Coast Line Wreck In Virginia Fatal To Two Engineers
Norfolk Va June 7 Engineer Henry T Morgan of Portsmouth and his enslaved fireman were killed when Atlantic Coast Line train No 41 southbound from Portsmouth crashed into an open switch near Whaley Virginia One crew member and several passengers were injured Elmer T Dowe of Portsmouth flag man was severely bruised Miss Lucienne Baker of Fairmont North Carolina had internal injuries and shock Mrs J P Burroughs of St Cloud Florida suffered a shoulder injury her sister in law Miss Lida Burroughs of St Cloud had shock and bruises Miss Hettie Lee Winchester of Tarboro North Carolina endured shock and bruises The train travelled about 200 yards after splitting the switch The engine and tender turned on their side burying the engineer and fireman under coal while coaches remained upright
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Norfolk
Henry T. Morgan
Portsmouth
Atlantic Coast Line
Whaley
Elmer T. Dowe
Lucienn Baker
Fairmont
N. C
Rocky Mount
Miss America of 1925 to Marry Chicago Man
Miss Fay Lanphier the 1925 Miss America was to marry Sidney Spiegel Jr. of Chicago after a marriage license was issued. Spiegel, a furniture dealer, met Lanphier during a theatre engagement here a year after her Atlantic City crown.
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Chicago
Fay Lanphier
California
Sidney Spiegel
Lanphier
Speigel
Miss Lanphier
Atlantic City
Candidacy Announced for Solicitor of City Court
Subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary I hereby announce my candidacy for the Office of Solicitor of the City Court of Thomasville. I shall appreciate your support and influence and if elected I shall endeavor to perform the duties of the Office faithfully impartially and efficiently BB RARLE.
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Thomas County
Thomasville
Pliney R. Braswell
Ochlocknee
Thman County
Remar Singletary
Barwick, Patten, and Pavo
Barwick, Patten and Pavo
B. C. Johnson
J. Frank Pittman
City Court of
Geert
Roy Hay
Hay announces candidacy for Solicitor General of City Court
Subject to the rules for the Democratic Primary Roy Hay announces his candidacy for the office of Solicitor General of the City Court of Thomasville. He asks for votes and influence and pledges to discharge duties faithfully and impartially if elected.
Thomasville City Court Solicitor seeks Democratic primary vote
The candidate for the office of Solicitor of the City Court of Thomasville invites voters to support them in the Democratic primary on July 18. They pledge to discharge duties to the best of their ability and value voters influence.
Hicks Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner Metcalfe Boston
Qa F Hicks declares his candidacy for County Commissioner representing the Metcalfe Boston District. He appeals for votes from district and county residents and pledges faithful service and to uphold county interests if elected.
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Metcalfe-Boston
Qa. F. Hicks
Barwick Pavo Ways District Candidate Seeks Primary Vote
A Barwick Barwick Pavo Ways District candidate for County Commissioner announces his candidacy for the July 18 primary. He cites eighteen years in the county and as Bank of Barwick cashier and asks voters to evaluate his business and citizen record.
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Barwick-Pavo-Ways
Thomas County
Bank of
Bank of Barwick
Bradshaw Seeks Re Election for Boston Metcalfe District
The friends of Mr. F. J. Bradshaw announce his candidacy for re election as County Commissioner for the Boston Metcalfe District, subject to the action of the coming Primary.
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Friends
W. B. Watkins, Jr
Metcalfe
Metcalfe-Boston
Boston-Metcalfe
The
Friends of
F. J. Bradshaw
Boston- Metcalfe
Legislature Campaign Message To White Voters
A candidate for the Legislature appeals to White voters in a Democratic primary. The note pledges to represent county and state interests and to run a clean race. The signer, W. T. Mardre, asks for votes and asserts shared conservative aims with Renae I.
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Ae Renae
Theodore Titug Seeks Georgia State Senate Seat for Thomas Brooks Grady
The candidate announces intent to represent Thomas Brooks and Grady counties in the Georgia Senate. He states no platform beyond serving the people and asks for counsel and support from voters, presenting himself as worthy and qualified for the high office.
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Thomas County
Thomas
Brooks
Grady
Georgia State Senate
Wm.h. Platt
Thomas, Brooks and
Senate of
Georgia
Theodore Titug
Thomas Davis and W. B. Cochran Seek Thomas County House Seats
In a Georgia lower house bid, Thomas Davis declares he will run again and discuss his record openly. W B Cochran announces candidacy for Representative of Thomas County in the Legislature, asking for votes and support in the White Primary.
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Thomas County
Georgia
Thos. Davis
W. B. Cochran
Garrison and Cooper Seek County Posts in Thomas County
J Gorham Garrison declares candidacy for county school superintendent to fill the unexpired term of the late C H Rice and to serve the regular term under the Democratic Primary. J D Cooper seeks re election as coroner pledging faithful and conscientious service.
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County Board of Education
C. H. Rice
Thomas County
Nichols Seeks Support for County School Superintendent
After 25 years in county school work spanning supervision and teaching W E Nichols appeals for investigation of his record and requests support in the Democratic Primary on July 18. He emphasizes experience across all departments to promote school success and progress.
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W. £. Nichols
Candidate Statement for Thomas County Tax Collector
A candidate for Tax Collector of Thomas County pledges to deliver diligent service if elected. He asks for Democratic primary votes and expresses intent to establish an endowment for the benefit of worthy boys. The message emphasizes commitment to duties and gratitude to voters.
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Thomas County
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