Slow Gains Seen in Chicago Business Climate
Business observers in Chicago report gradual improvement with signs of better conditions. Employment rises at Stewart Warner speedometer plant amid preparations for radio season, while Cole Rood Haan and McGregor officials note improving shoe demand. Western Electric Hawthorne plant to reopen after three week shutdown Monday.
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Chicago
INS
Stewart Warner Speedometer Corporation
Cole, Rood, Haan and McGregor Company
Western Eletric Company
Hawthorne
Bells for University of Chicago clock tower arrival
Steel work to support a 72 bell carillon donated by John D Rockefeller Jr begins installation in the University of Chicago Chapel clock tower. The hundred tons of bells frames and machinery are on the sea voyage from Croydon England.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
University Chapel
Croydon
England
Bear Kidnaps Hog From Pickton Farm Near Essendale
Farmers in the New Westminster area organize to hunt a bear that raided the Robert Pickton ranch near Essendale and walked off with a 200 pound hog.
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New Westminster
B. C
Robert Pickton
Essendale
Violin Crafted From Thirty Wood Types In Rockdale
Hubert Phillips completed a unique violin in Rockdale Texas using thirty different woods. He built the instrument with a pocket knife and a handsaw, then dressed the pieces with sandpaper to finish.
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Rockdale
Texas
INS
Hubert Phillips
Phillips
Columbus Junction Notes Include Local Officials and Events
Columbus Junction reports Mrs. T. N. ONeill elected district committeewoman of the First Iowa district at Des Moines. Local changes include Eclipse lumber group meeting with K M Arington hosting and Col umbus events such as a Whatsoever society play, sheriff sale data, new hotel manager Bert Davis at Wellington in Des Moines, a goodwill band concert, and a street concert by the Columbus Junction high school band.
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Columbus Junction
T. N. O'Neill
Iowa
Des Moines
Snyder
Chicago Paint Works of
Chicago
Billy
Columbus High School
Whatsoever Society
Olds High School
Louisa County
Bert Davis
H. A. Davis
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Wellington
Columbus Vjunetion
Columbus City
Ralph Moore
Sigourney
Anwyl
G. C. Neiswanger
Moore
Russell Gilkey
Presbyterian Sunday School
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Harry Annas
Betty and
Forest
Webster City
Pageant leaders coordinate major undertaking
General Chairman Mr. Bickel and Director L. B. Lupton shared the responsibilities of organizing a large pageant. Bickel led key details and supervised committee work while Lupton guided overall leadership. harmony prevailed during weeks of preparation.
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Mr. Bickel
L. B. Lupton
Mr. Lupton
Washington pageant notes praised for cooperation and color scene
Director L B Lupton thanked all helpers in the Washington pageant. The program highlighted the contributions of Black performers, with I A McLamore and wife as leaders. L A Jones played multiple roles and managed the public address system. Casualties were minor, and scenes ranged from weddings to fairy dances featuring young performers.
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L. BE. Lupton
L. A. Jones
Admiral John Paul Jones
Paul Revere
Dancer Frogs and Priests Impress in Local Pageant Night
The scene centers on a frog and bat dance drawing crowds as villagers recall a Catholic priest from West Liberty visiting Rev. Father O'Donnell. Observers praise the make up and realism of wedding scenes, noting Washington readers admire Father O'Donnell.
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West Liberty
Father O'Donnell
Washington
Father O Donnell
Dutch Dancers Exhibit Skill With Wooden Shoes
The performers demonstrate precise footwork and timing as they move in wooden shoes, showcasing local folklore and coordinated routines that emphasize rhythm and tradition.
Pageant Brings Revolutionary Era to Life with Vivid Scenes
A coastal pageant recreates the American Revolution era with Paul Revere leading a dramatic ride. Betsy Ross and colonial ladies unveil the flag as Betsy Ross. Nathan Hale and Major Andre scenes unsettle the audience. General Washington, Liberty figures, and period costumes captivate spectators.
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Betsy Ross
Washington pageant clears about $100 for YMC A and YWCA funds
Preliminary check shows the George Washington pageant likely profit about $100 after expenses and crowd-friendly but low admission. The event staged by the Y s Men s club and the Y W C A drew large audiences over two evenings, with lavish scenes and careful budgeting despite heavy costs.
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Y's Men's Club
Drum Corps Heads to Iowa Contest in Fort Dodge
Leon Beatty post drum and bugle corps travels to Fort Dodge for the Iowa Legion state contest with 24 entries. Preliminary rounds start Monday at seven, prizes total four top awards with cash down to eighth place. Reporter notes Washington corps’ strong shape and a lineup change due to Victor Crone’s appendectomy, Charles Denison stepping in. Washington will bring drummers buglers and fifers plus delegates from the July post meeting.
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Leon Beatty Post Drum and Bugle Corps
Fort Dodge
Iowa American Legion
Iowa Legion Posts
Washington Corps
Leon Hearts
Victor Crone
Legion Post
Charles Denison
Washington
Urge Golfers to Complete City Tournament Matches
Golfers in the city tournament are urged by the committee to play matches soon to prevent a lengthy schedule into September. Interest is high at the local club, with many players yet to turn in results, except J. E. Lemmon and Al Ledger Iraca who played in the rain, J. E. winning one up on the last hole.
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Harwood
J E. Lemmon
al Ledger
J. E
Rabbit Saves Family From Store Fire in Hazel Park
In Hazel Park Michigan a grocery store fire reached the rear living quarters. Mr J Joseph Colen carried out his wife and child then returned to rescue the family pet rabbit.
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Hazel Park
Mich
J. Joseph Colen
Colen
Editorial Association editors tour nation in small town papers
Beverly Hills reports on a national Editorial Association tour by editors from smaller towns and weekly papers. The group promotes community service and believes country papers hold real influence beyond metropolitan dailies.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
National
Secret Service Tracks Bank Rumor Runs Across Nation
The Secret Service keeps watch on reports of false rumors about sound banks from suspected communist sources. The so called whispering campaign surfaced again after Disclosures in Pontiac Michigan and contributed to panics and bank failures over the past two years. Officials say rumor circulation worsens runs and can force banks to close unless they are financially strong.
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Washington
Secret Service
Treasury
Chicago
Pontiac
Mich
Alse
Bee Sting Triggers Bus Crash In Brookline Injures Three
A bumblebee sting caused the operator of an elevated passenger bus to lose control, crashing into a pole and wall in Brookline, Mass. Three people were injured in the incident.
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Brookline
Mass
Keota Leader Mourns Georg Stevenson Death
Georg Stevenson longtime Keota resident and Farmers' Savings Bank president died unexpectedly from a heart attack after a kittenball game. He was survived by his widow Kate Gregory two daughters and siblings in Washington and South Dakota. Funeral plans awaited word from Dakota as the community mourns a public spirited athletic supporter.
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Fulton Street
Broadway
Mr. Stevenson
Stevenson
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Washington Co
Washington County
Keota
Dakota
Goeske to Morrison aid at Coast to Coast store
Goeske who has managed the Coast to Coast store here for two years is assigned to a Morrison Ti store and will take up his duties there next week. Stock in the local store is being moved to Sioux City.
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Aid Goeske
Morrison
Sioux City
Baldwin Acquitted In Drunken Driving Case In Brockton
In Brockton Massachusetts District Court Judge William G Rowe found Richard F Baldwin not guilty after a defense claiming hay rum stained his hair rather than his breath. Baldwin was arrested by a federal narcotics agent.
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Brockton, Mass
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Richard F. Baldwin
William G. Rowe
Baldwin
Horses Still At Work In Chicago City Cars Decline
A Chicago statement from the city comptroller notes 5 599 horses remain employed in the city with 5 136 horse drawn vehicles in use. Among these 865 are two horse teams and four accommodate three horses.
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Chicago
Bishop’s ornate garb stolen from bishop’s car
Chicago Bishop George Craig Stewart reports his formal ecclesiastical suit was stolen from his automobile. The elaborate braid and insignia were taken, leaving questions about what a thief might do with the garb.
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Chicago
INS
George Craig Stewart
Episcopal Church
Flying Parson Begins Cross Country Flight to San Francisco
Rev. Vivian K. Broderick known as the Flying Parson from Middleboro starts the first leg of a cross country flight to attend the North Baptist convention in San Francisco. He sails in a two seated monoplane dubbed the Covered Wagon, departing Brockton Mass.
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Brockton
Mass
Vivian K. Broderick
Middleboro
San Francisco
North Baptist Convention
Riot Probe Ordered by Mr Hoover After Washington Riots
President Hoover ordered the District of Columbia grand jury to begin an immediate investigation into yesterday’s clashes between police and bonus marchers, which led to troops being deployed. One veteran died and 66 others were injured. Hoover urged swift arrest and prosecution of all lawbreakers.
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Washington
INS
Hoover
District of Columbia
Army
Luther H. Retchelderfer
U. S. Army
Not Veterans Says Hurley on Bon Marchers
Secretary of War Hurley stated most bon marchers remaining after transportation were not ex service men. He said ring leaders and instigators yesterday were not ex service men, while bona fide veterans urged disorder be avoided. He noted most troops had been withdrawn with Gen. MacArthur keeping enough forces in the district.
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Washington
Hurley
McArthur Threatens Force Over Bonus Army Evacuation
General Douglas MacArthur warned that all remaining Bonus Army members failing to leave federal property in Washington would be forcibly ejected. He said the army would seize and hold evacuated areas and prevent the marchers from returning, describing the mob as revolutionary and a threat to the government.
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McArthur
Washington
INS
District of Columbia
Douglas McArthur
MacArthur
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