Pickard reviews Smith Straton clash and Brennan death
Edward W. Pickard notes Dem nominee Gov. Al Smith faces a tough challenge from Rev. John Roach Straton while defending himself. He recalls George Brennan’s death and his pivotal role in Smith’s 1924 nomination and 1928 backing.
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Florida in midst of powerful tropic storm hits coasts
The hurricane battered Florida from the east coast into the Gulf region causing extensive damage in the south central area. Homes lost roofs orchards ruined and roads blocked with no lives reported. Separate reports from Java note the eruption of Rokatindo volcano and a resulting tsunami wiping out six villages and about a thousand deaths.
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Submarine F1-4 Sunk in Adriatic Maneuver Collision
The Italian navy submarine F1-4 was sunk after a collision during Adriatic maneuvers. Rescue teams labored 34 hours to lift the vessel and save two officers and 25 men, but all crew members died from chlorine gas released when salt water flooded the storage batteries. Gene Tunney engagement announced Mary Josephine Lauder, heiress, to Gene Tunney of New York. No wedding date set. Tunney to depart for Europe August 16 with Horatio Wilder.
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Nationalists Urged to Time sharply over Mission Property
A note from American Minister John Van A.Mac Murray urges Nationalists to curb actions as troops occupy American mission property. The message states China has not heeded prior protests and declares continued occupation.
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Peace Pilgrims Honor WWI Start on Frontline Fields
Thousands of Britons walk in memory of the war's start, led by the Prince of Wales Lord Jellicoe and Lady Maig alongside other dignitaries. The march marks the 14th anniversary of World War I's outset on French and Belgian battlefields.
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British Foreign Secretary ill. Kellogg pact signing moved
IR Austen Chamberlain will miss the August 27 Kellogg anti war treaty signing in Plains due to illness. Lord Cushendun named acting secretary by the king. Germany wary of Cushendun appointment. Obregon party in Mexico dissolves, Calles gains latitude for reforms including agrarian laws and banking. President Coolidge’s Cedar Lodge visit notes budget and Post Office deficit. Olympic Games: United States tops track and field in Amsterdam. Marathon winner El Quatia. second Manuel Plaza. Jose Ray fifth.
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Tim McCoy Starred Adventure Film The Ad venture
Tim McCoy, famed MGM action star, endures a dangerous sequence in The Ad venture at New Gratian after being dragged from his saddle while helping a fellow rider. He spends ten days in hospital. the film follows an American mining engineer amid a Latin American revolution with Dorothy Sebastian and other stars in the cast.
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Five Best Features on the Radio Friday Night
United Press outlines top radio items on WOR WEAF and WJZ networks with True Story Hour at 7 EST and a WEAF city service feature. Wrigley mentioned for promotional value across stations on Friday schedule.
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Epworth League Picnic Moved to Sunset Park Friday
The Epworth League announces a picnic at Sunset park Friday evening at 6 20 PM with a rain plan to meet at the church if weather forces a change of location.
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