Robert Shields Honored as Rock Island Marks 70th Anniversary
Washington observes the 70th anniversary of the Rock Island railway with a large crowd. Robert Shields, longtime Rock Island employee and Civil War veteran, is commemorated as a key figure in the line’s development. A commemorative tree and bronze plaque are dedicated in Shields Park as community leaders praise his service and loyalty.
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Washington
Robert Shields
Rock Island Railway
Rock Island
Lttle Park
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Central Park
Shields Park
John J Paidey
Roch Island Service
Rock Island Lines
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Leonard Bailey
S. W. Livingston
Shields
Col
D. J. Palmer
Mr. Shield
W. M. Keeley
Air institute stresses aviation boon for business and mail service
Detroit today heard leaders from banks, transport, and insurers at the First National Air Institute as part of Pulitzer races Aero Congress events. Speakers urged aviation to speed mail from New York to San Francisco and spur nationwide commerce, while praising rail and railway workers.
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Associated Press
Detroit
United States Postalervice
First
National Air Institute
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Society of Automotive Engineers
Americanar Association
National Aircraft Underwriters Association
Lewis E. Pierson
Irving National Bank of
New York City
Institute
Paul Henderson
New York
San Francisco
Capper Backs Brookhart Endorses Brookhart for Senate
Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas endorsed Col Smith W H Brookhart Republican candidate for the U S Senate from Iowa in his first campaign address. Capper praised Brookhart as a fighting man with a vision to meet farmers needs and urged votes for Brookhart Robinson for Congress in the third district and the state ticket. He recalled Sen Kenyon and said Brookhart shares his fighting spirit and the farm bloc aims to complete its program.
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Associated Press
Hampton
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Laws
Smith W. H Brookhart
United States Senior
Iowa
Capper
Coonel Brookhart
Smith Brookhart
Robinson
Congress
Smith Brokhart
United States Senate
Washington
Farm Bloc
Brookhart
Senate
Kenyon
Jefferson County seeks William Miller for fatal Ohio shooting
A farm hand near Sigourney, William Miller, is wanted after shooting William Ott of Harper in Linby last night. Ott is not expected to live. Miller fled after the attack, reportedly saying he would kill himself, as authorities search and warn the public. Mildred Beasley’s involvement is noted.
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Fated Press
Fairfield
Jefferson County
William Miller
Sigourney
William Ott
Harper
Linby
Miller
Ott
Mildred Beasley
Ollie
Police seek Miller after Lindy shooting incident
Sheriff Charles Denison was notified by telephone this morning and given a description of Miller to watch for. Lindy had a murder less than two years ago when a business man killed another.
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Charles Denison
Miller
Lindy
Horne To Lead British Delegation To United States
Sir Robert Horne chancellor of the exchequer announced he would head the British funding committee to the United States. The trip proceeds despite public speculation that he would not travel.
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Associated Press
London
Robert Horne
United States
Creation of Static Electricity Is Cause of Many Gasoline Explosions
Girl Buddies Will Meet With Legion At National Event in New Orleans reports that the Women's Overseas Service League will join American Legion delegates at the convention. Overseas workers include cannteen staff searchers hospital hut workers entertainers and librarians though civilian status during the war excludes Legion membership. About 2 000 former overseas women in 30 cities are enrolled as the league forms. A bill to incorporate is before the Senate judiciary committee with the House approving. Louise Wells national president says the group is non political and aims to gain government recognition for these women.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
France
Women's Overseas Service League
American Legion
Legion
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Tow SC
Sontek Welfare Board
National Catholic War Council
American Library Association
League
Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Louise Wells
Chicago
Miss Wells
Careful Tank Truck Drivers Drain Static Electric Charge
A historical report describes how static electricity builds on gasoline during fueling and storage. It warns drivers to ground metal parts with chains to prevent ignition and cites incidents caused by nonconductive setups such as wooden rings and filters.
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Associated Press
Washington
DP. C
New Japanese party forms after dissolution of Kokuminto
The Kakushin Club forms the nucleus of a new party as the old Kokuminto ends. Chief members meet on the former party premises to draft the platform prioritizing universal suffrage armament reduction price adjustment administrative reforms and improved diplomacy.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Kokuminto
Kakushin Club
Rome Earthquake Shakes City on October 11
An earthquake struck Rome on October 11 causing widespread panic but no damage reports had been confirmed by 1 PM local time. The Associated Press notes the tremor rattled residents and prompted emergency officials to assess aftershocks and structural safety.
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Associated Press
Rome
Attorney in Hayes Case Attacked at New Brunswick
In New Brunswick New Jersey Oct 11 Attorney Frank P Kerby aiding Clifford Hayes murder case was assaulted by a brick throwing crowd after Hayes arrest Kerby escaped unharmed by locking in a baggage room police then sheltered him amid protests over the arrest Authorities investigate a bloodstained basket found near the murder scene with four witnesses recalling its presence before the bodies were removed The basket later vanished amid the turmoil
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Associated Press
New Brunswick
N. J Get
Frank P. Kerby
Middlesex County
Raymond Neider
Clifford Hayes
Edward W. Ball
Mills
Kirby
Crewe Oe
Hayes
Pearl Bahmer
Schneider
Investien? Tigatio
Gasoline Vapor Concentration and Explosive Thresholds
The text notes that gas vapor in air becomes explosive at very low ratios, between 1.5 and 5 percent. It explains that a small amount of vapor can render air explosive, equating to about 1.5 feet of vapor per 97.5 feet of air. It also states that one gallon of gasoline could render 2,100 cubic feet of air explosive under perfect conditions.
DeBoucher Defends Character in Candler Split
Mrs Onezma DeBoucher of New Orleans says Asa George Candler must explain why he broke their engagement. She vows legal action over alleged slander and asks him to name those who mudded her reputation. She challenges claims she was a fortune hunter.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia
Onezma DeBoucher
New Orleans
Asa George Candler
DeBoucher
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