Senator Swanson Charms Loud Crowd in Luray Meeting
In Luray Virginia October 11 a crowd of about twelve hundred greeted Senator Swanson as he attacked perceived corruption in government under Republican rule and urged support for state rather than federal prohibition enforcement. Col Joseph Bauser man introduced him and argued for Virginia law as the basis for prohibition enforcement. The Page Theatre was packed with standing room and crowds filling the vestibule.
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Luray
Ude Swanson
Virginia
Page Theatre
Angell Answers Stock Ownership Claims in The Forum
Roanoke reports Angell defends purchasing shares in Independence Publishing owners of The Fellowship Forum. He says stock bought years ago at a Masonic banquet carried no impropriety and urges newspapers to fully investigate before ruling. He notes local Masons expected the paper to advance Masonry interests and cites other Roanoke residents who bought shares.
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Roanoke
R. H. Angell
Independence Publishing
Fellowship Forum
Little Rock
Ark
United States Chamber of Purchase
Angell
Mr. Angell
Forum
J. Angell
Levine's Famous Plane Crashes In Trans Atlantic Flight
The Columbia monoplane piloted by Roger Q. Williams and Petro Bonelli, loaned by Charles A. Levine, crashed near Westbury golf links after an attempted ascent from Roosevelt Field. The crew escaped injury as the aircraft broke, bent and burned on impact after a perilous takeoff with 504 gallons of fuel.
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Roosevelt Field
Columbia
Rome
Roger Q. Williams
Petro Bonelli
Williams
Bonelli
Charles A. Levine
William
Rene Fonck
Paris
Fonk
Westbury Golf Inks
Curtis Field
Paul McNutt Named National Commander of American Legion
Paul Z. McNutt won the American Legion's national commander post at the 10th convention in San Antonio on the third ballot after Capt John Ewing withdrew. The Indiana University law dean, 87, previously led Indiana to record dues and growth, served as state commander, and held senior Reserve and field artillery roles including 326th Field Artillery.
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San Antonio
Texas
Paul Z. McNutt
American Legion
Utt
Law School
Indiana University
Edward Spafford
New York City
John JD. Ewing
Shreveport
McNutt
cNurt
The
Legion For
Indiana
Smith Campaign Draws Virginia Welcome In Richmond
Governor Smith tours Virginia during a broad campaign swing meeting Democratic leaders in Fredericksburg and Richmond. He addresses crowds at the capitol, views Houdon’s Washington statue, and notes locals loved hearing Dixie and Sidewalks of New York.
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Gov. Smith
Virginia
Capitol
Richmond
Capitol Building
Thomas Jefferson
Gov. Byrd
Houdon
George Washington
Graf Zeppelin Faces Atlantic Storms and Detours
The Graf Zeppelin struggles with strong Atlantic winds and plans a Madeira detour toward Bermuda and Lakehurst, raising estimated range to about 6300 miles. Dr. Hugh Eckener reports weather delays as radio messages from Dr. Arthur Reiner assure family that all aboard are well. The airship also maintained contact with steam ships including the Reliance.
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Hugh Eckener
Madeira
African
United States
Bermuda
Eckener
Zeppelin
Atlantic
Gibraltar
Azores
Lakehurst
New York
Graf Zeppelin
Weehawken
N. J
Arthur Reinér
France
Reiner
Germany
Graf Zeppelin Passes Madeira En Route to New York
A Reuters dispatch reports Graf Zeppelin crossed Madeira at 8 30 a m EST bound for Lakehurst with a large passenger list. Weather delays and head winds slowed the voyage from Friedrichshafen toward Gibraltar as Eckener steered toward a southern route via France to avoid a depression between Newfoundland and Ireland.
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Columbus
Friedrichshafen
Eckener
American
Bermuda
Azores
Funchal
Island of
Madeira
Germany
Gibraltar
Lakehurst
N. J
Paris
Mediterranean
Morocco
America
Atlantic
Rhone
Switzerland
France
Saintes Maris de Samar
French Weather Bureau
Spain
Hugo Eckener
Straits of Gibbraltar
Medeira Islands
Valencia
Ickener
Frederickshaven
Basel
Rhine
Belfort
Dr. Eckener
Africa
Bordeaux
Bethel
Cape Finisterre
French Channel
Brittany
New York
Eckner
Newfoundland
Ireland
Zeppelin Company
Berlin Woman Seeks Graf Zeppelin Voyage To New York
The article notes a 90 year old Berlin woman eager to travel by Graf Zeppelin to visit her son in New York. It also mentions last minute passengers and offers from waiters and artists, as the Los Angeles dirigible crew prepared for takeoff. Lieut. Comdr. Charles E. Rosendahl led the arrival at the hangar in uniform.
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Berlin
New York
Hollywood
Charles E. Rosendahl
Los Angeles
Dry leaders of state back Governor Smith in Virginia
Virginia dry leaders including Dr. John Preston McConnell resign as Anti-Saloon League head over a dispute but then publicly back Governor Alfred E. Smith. The Roanoke Times notes figures like Walter Mapp, Carter Glass, and Josephus Daniels also intend to support Smith, challenging prohibition loyalties.
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Republican Party
Virginia
John Preston McConnell
Anti-Saloon League of Virginia
David Hepburn
State Prohibition Organization
Pee
Tie
McConnell
Dr. McConnell
Smith
Layman
Ague
Roanoke Times
G. Walter Mapp
Campaiin
Walter Mapp
Aeccomac
Alfred E. Smith
Prohibition
Mapp
Digest poll shows Hoover leading Smith in early returns
The Digest reports a widening Hoover lead in a national mock election tallying nearly 2,000,000 votes from 39 states. Hoover’s total surpasses Smith, with notable gains for Smith among Republican voters and Democratic voters still leaning Hoover in the southern states.
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Smith
Hoover
Digest
Literary Digest
Sorid
South
New York City
Hoover hailed as far seeing by Treasury head
Treasury Secretary Andrew W. Mellon praised Herbert Hoover as a far seeing, resourceful leader capable of continuing constructive policies. He argued the key choice is which party can best carry on government in the next four years and noted Hoover’s proven record with the administration.
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Hoover
Treasury
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Andrew W. Mellor
WRC
Mellon
Republican Party
Davis Sccres
Willebrandt
New York
John W. Davis
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
United States
Davis
Gov. Smith
Market Prices Quoted by Local Buyers in The Star
The Star lists today’s wholesale prices quoted by local buyers amid daily market corrections. The notice notes no responsibility for typographical errors in the listing.
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Star
Fragmented OCR item on dairy product pricing and feeds
Garbled OCR text lists various dairy and feed products with scattered prices. Mentions mixed feed, Bereemings, Cracked: Corms viscseees, Country Butter, Af Creamery butter, and a final question about BGEM servers and related rates.
Baltimore wholesale markets report mixed animal prices
Markets corrected after prior day close with notes on hens, young chickens and cattle trends. Mr. F A Jacques, once very ill at home, shows slight improvement in this city.
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F. A. Jacques
Local Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices
Readable items list prices for corn meal screen ings and mixed feed at 2.80 and 2.00 respectively. Sheep cattle lambs and poultry are priced with liveweight figures and specific headings such as young heavy chickens and butter products noted for local retail.
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Teacces
Peru
Regulations on Fur Bearing and Hare Hunting Proposed
Notice of proposed regulations by the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries to limit hunting of fur bearing and hair bearing animals. A public meeting in Richmond on October 27 1928 will consider rules including bans on hunting with guns or dogs January 1 to October 1, with foxes exempt.
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Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
State Office
Richmond
Virginia
Blue Ce Mountains
Junior Red Cross Societies Doing a Splendid Work
The report highlights American Junior Red Cross activities focusing on clean up campaigns, bird protection, beautifying yards, and correspondence with children abroad. Locally they provide presents and entertainment for ill Juniors and disabled veterans in government hospitals. In Virginia 395 schools participate in the Senior Red Cross with 50,000 pupils enrolled.
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Caa
Virginia
Red Cross
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