Rumsey Named Inventor Over Fulton in Bridge Dispute
Rep Randolph declares Rumsey, not Fulton, built the first successful steamboat and objects to naming a new Rock Creek bridge for Fulton. He urges calling it Rumsey Fulton bridge to honor Rumsey as the originator and notes Rumsey's Potomac voyage near Berkeley Springs with Washington witnessing.
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Washington
Rumsey
Est
Robert Fulton
Randolph
D-Wva
District of Commissioners
Fulton
Rock Creek
West, Virginia
Prisoner Had Officer's Watch Missing In Jail
ROCK ISLAND ILL July 29 Police Lieutenant Rolland S Berry arrested A E Davis on intoxication charges. Davis was taken to the police station and jailed. After being led to his cell the officer found a missing watch in the prisoner's pocket, claiming to recover it after an investigation.
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Rock Island
Rolland S. Berry
A. E. Davis
Davis
Berry
Silver Dollars To Be Moved From Philadelphia Mint
The Treasury Department will move silver dollars from the Philadelphia mint to Treasury vaults in Washington due to facility shortages. Shipments should arrive in the next few days and be stored in new vaults. officials expect the transfer could total about 160 million dollars.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Philadelphia
Treasury
Atlantic Life Insurance Reports Growth in Early 1935
Atlantic Life Insurance announces an 18 percent gain in first six months of 1935 versus last year. July new insurance is 41 percent ahead. assets have increased since year start, reaching a higher liquid position. President Angus Swink notes regular investment pur chases and improved financial standing praised by industry reports.
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Atlantic Life Insurance Company
Earl Lne L. W. Brown
Wilmer F. Shryock
Angus O. Swink
Swink
Atlantic Life
Ge. Auantic “Life
Ee and
Dunn
Meaning Behind Coconut Name from Spanish Coco
The coconut derives its name from the Spanish word coco meaning the face of a monkey. The three eyes on the fruit resemble a monkey’s face, which led to the naming.
Fracture-Plagued Girl Finds Cheer From Friends
Doris June Williamson of Springfield Missouri has suffered 26 bone fractures due to a calcium deficiency. She has a long history including a babyhood rib fracture and multiple breaks of her legs shoulders and spine. Despite a blackened smile and braces possibly in years, she says she does not mind the breaks because friends bring her toys and candy.
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Springfield
Doris June Williamson
Doris June
Ted
Frederick County voting list shows 3 965 qualified voters
County officials report 3 965 residents qualified to vote in the upcoming November election. Back Creek district will hold a Democratic primary on August 6 to choose a supervisor candidate. The district has the smallest qualified voter total in the county.
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Frederick County
Back Creek
Coun
Voter Qualification Notes in County Districts
The report lists district tallies 540 in Opequon 769 in one area 539 in another and Stonewall as part of a countywide qualification tally. It notes many adults fail to pay capitation taxes making them ineligible and that many women pay poll taxes yet do not vote.
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Opequon
Stonewall
Identity Change Creates Death and Insurance Battle
In Boise Idaho on July 29 a tale of deceit unfolds as brothers swap identities. Frank Schipirra, a CCC youth from Chicago, drowned two weeks ago while his brother Rino posed as Frank. The family attorney says the real Frank lives with their parents in Chicago, complicating an $1,800 life insurance claim ruled official by the insurer and tied to Rino's name.
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Boise
Idaho
Frank Schipirra
CCC
Chicago
Rino
Frank
Man Shot From Cannon Fails To Come Up Again
A cannon used to fire a humorous stunt at Ocean Park California malfunctioned. The cannon shot the performer into the air but failed to bring him back down as spectators watched in concern. Authorities investigated the accident and the condition of the injured person was reported.
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Ocean Park
Calif
Man Killed in Cannon Stunt Off New York Pier
William C. Miller of New York died during a stunt at an amusement pier when blasted from a cannon. Spectators recalled him rigid at launch as a large wave struck, tossing him into the ocean. he did not survive and his body was not recovered. Authorities impounded the projectile while investigating the incident.
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Tne
William C. Miller
New York
Tries Airplane Exploration In His Ore Quest
Newport Washington July 29 The airplane replaces the burro in Otto Ernsts search for hidden pay dirt offering a $100 reward for locating a large slab rock near South Baldy Mountain in northeastern Washington believed to be the landmark leading to the tin ore deposit first mined in 1887 Ernst first saw the rock from the air four years ago and after three more flights and many treed areas has failed to relocate it.
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Newport
Wash
Otto Ernst
South Baldy Mountain
Washington
Ernst
Brontdsaurus Reaches 60 Feet Length and 20 Ton Weight
The brontdsaurus, a prehistoric animal, attained a length of 60 feet and weighed 20 tons with feet that left prints covering a square yard, according to the report.
Becky Sharp On Capitol With Becky Sharp Technicolor Feature
Hable's Hopkins presents Becky Sharp at Capitol today tomorrow and Wednesday. The Technicolor drama follows Becky a dancer born low in Mayfair society as she challenges class barriers in early nineteenth century England with lavish production and noble intrigue.
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England
Lady Tubbs at Palace Theater Today and Tuesday
Warner Bros Universal picture Lady Tubbs stars Alice Brady Douglas Montgomery and Anita Louise at the Palace Theater for today and Tuesday. A lighthearted romp about a charming frail girl who outwits men at poker and wins hearts. Supporting cast includes June Clayworth Alan Mowbray Hedda Hopper.
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Lady Tubbs
Palace
Alice Brady
Douglas Montgomery
Anita Louise
Universal Picture
Palace Theatre
June Clayworth
Alan Mowfray
Hedda Hopper
Phyllis Brooks Feature Supplement Includes Fox Reel
A feature on Phyllis Brooks will be supplemented by a Fox News reel and a novelty segment adding variety to the showcase.
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Phyllis Brooks
Fox News
New Uses For Products of U S Farms Sought
Washington July 29 chemists at the Department of Agriculture seek new uses for cotton corn and wheat to boost domestic consumption and cut costs. They aim to improve production efficiency and offset declining foreign markets amid shifts in trade and national credit status.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Development of cotton mat to slow road curing reported
The report describes a cotton mat laid on fresh concrete roads to prevent rapid drying. It notes two runs and mentions Swift achieving one hit in the context.
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Stance
Swift
Processing Taxes Held Constitutional
Memphis and Washington reports confirm federal judge John O D Martin upheld the agricultural adjustment act as constitutional under the welfare clause. The ruling allows tax collections and penalties in Lacroix v United States while signaling a forthcoming appeal and a push for Supreme Court guidance.
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Memphis
Tenn
John OD. Martin
United States Court For the First District
Congress
Washington
AAA
Supreme Court
Car Lot Priced Too Low Sparks Buyer Excitement
Every vehicle in the lot is advertised as priced far below its real value with claims that each car is worth almost double the tag. Shoppers are urged to inspect closely to verify figures and condition.
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Azo
Hable
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U. S
Chesterfield
Bright
Burley
Maryland
Liccert
Big Sister
By Les Forgrave
Bane
Secretary of Agriculture
Marin
Jacob G. Lacroix
Memphis Packer
D.rtin Anq
Seco
Boston Circuit Court of Appeals
Boston
John W. Rosenberger & CO
Republic
Amherst & Boscawen
Valley Ave
Braddock
Republic Oil Cold Bus Terminal
East Piccadilly
Thrilling Sound Movies
Bob Ward
Court House Square
Shenandoah
Greenwood Farm Co-Op
Dairy Inc
Winchester
Virginia
Jim Ritter
Ciel
Bicker’s Bargain Annex
Oakland
Bickers Motor Co
Ford Dealers
Chevrolet
New Dodge
S-E
Pine Motor Company
Cecil
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