Giants and Yankees Set for Gripping Subway Series Rematch
The 1930s era clash echoes the 1923 Harlem River battles with the Giants relying on McGraw baseball and pitching ace Hubbell, while the Yankees lean on power hitting led by Gehrig. If Hubbell repeats, New York could seize the opener at the Polo Grounds and tilt the series.
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Alan Gould
Associated Press
New York
New York Giants
Yankees
Harlem
Yankee
John Joseph McGraw
Babe Ruth
William Harold Oeg
Travis Calvin Jackson
Jack
Herb Pen
Terry
Ruth and
Company
Joe McCarthy
Miller Huggins
Gehrig
Giants
McGraw
Hubbell
Polo Grounds
Jacob Ruppert
Grover Cleveland Alexander
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cardinals
Tony Lazzeri
McCarthy
Chicago Cubs
Calf Survives as Storm Destroys Maryland Barn
A lone heifer calf survived a fierce storm when a barn fell at Westover Maryland. Fred Nelson and his sons Wilson and Fred Jr. had just left the structure. Four cows, a mule and a bull were killed in the incident. the calf was found wedged between two stalls 36 hours later unharmed.
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Westover
Fred Nelson
Wilson
Fred, Jr
Pearl discovery worth half the pearls’ value
A Long Beach jeweler reported 41 pearls found inside an oyster ordered by Eddie Coffey, with the largest pearl alone valued at $1,000. the total oysters fetched $2,000. The incident centers on the unexpected pearl haul and its pricey single pearl.
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Long Beach
Calif
Eddie Coffey
Fortune Ban Reaches Japan Over Emperor Hirohito Article
Tokyo reports Fortune magazine is banned in Japan for a September issue article deemed to treat Emperor Hirohito indelicately. The move mirrors wartime censorship and raises global tensions over press portrayal of the emperor.
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Tokyo
Fortune Magazine
United States
Japan
Hirohito
Child Struck by Freight Train Near Tracks in Pa
Eighteen month old David Abrahams was nursed after suffering a forehead cut when a 100 car freight train roared over him as he lay between rails. He had wandered onto the tracks while at play and dozed.
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Kittanning
David Abrahams
Eight-pound son born to Mrs. Jack Kearns Chicago
Precious Bundle CHICAGO Sept 24 An eight pound boy was born last night to Mrs Jack Kearns wife of former Jack Dempsey manager They already have a son Jackie age 3 years old.
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Chicago
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Jackie
New Way to Hold False Teeth in Place
Advertises Fasteeth powder to keep dentures secure without gum irritation or pasty taste. Claims a comfortable fit and fresh breath. Sold by druggists in three sizes.
Holt to Hit Campaign Trail for West Virginia Race
Senator Rush D. Holt of West Virginia announces he will deliver 20 speeches in his home state starting in early October under his own auspices. He will reveal his views on state contests within 10 days after the announcement.
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Washington
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
Holt
M. Neely
Fairmont
Hand Still Ails Braddock's Boxing Title Preparations
Dr. Fred Albee reports Braddock’s ailing right hand needs two more months of treatment before resuming hard training for defense of his world heavyweight title. The update to the New York State Athletic Commission notes no immediate match date.
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New York
Fred Albee
New York State Athletic Commission
Jim Braddock
Civil Service Examinations Open Competitive Post
The United States Civil Service Commission lists open competitive exams for Junior veterinarian at 2000 dollars, Associate extension home economist at 3200 dollars, and Associate in international relations at 3200 dollars. Adjudicator position at 2300 dollars with required carrier organization experience. full details from Herman Lee, secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners at the local post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Animal Industry
Agriculture
Department of State
Railroad Retirement Board
Herman Lee
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
To Take Strings Out of Celery in Cornell Study
Ithaca New York September 24 Cornell Agricultural College officers say celery strings can be eliminated. Denzel Curtis explains crossing strains to reduce stringiness and improve texture though softening will take time. A stringless celery could support heavier loads like water but practical breeding remains lengthy.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell Agricultural College
Denzel Curtis
The
Agricultural College
Assured of Warm Winter
Otto Wolff 60 wins a permanent injunction in Chicago to stop his estranged wife from entering his room at night and pulling off his covers. The order aims to prevent cold nights as winter approaches. The attorney framed the case with the line It s going to be a cold winter Your Honor. The injunction was granted.
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Chicago
Otto Wolff
Roosevelt Proclaims Columbus Day October 12 Observance
President Roosevelt designates October 12 as Columbus Day inviting public observance with suitable ceremonies in schools churches or other places.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Howe's Estate Inventory Filed in Taunton Probate
An administrator's inventory for Louis McHenry Howe, Roosevelt's personal secretary, shows personal property valued at 25793.87 and was entered in the Taunton registry of probate.
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Taunton
Mass
Louis McHenry Howe
Roosevelt
Registry of
Flying Boat Arrives in Azores After New York Flight
The Aeolus, a 10 ton German Lufthansa flying boat, landed safely in Horta Azores from New York in 17 hours 47 minutes marking a swift transatlantic voyage.
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Horta
Azores
Aeolus
Lufthansa
New York
Hansson Accepts King Gustaf Call to Form New Cabinet
Stockholm Sept 24. Former premier Per Albin Hansson has accepted a king's invitation to form a new cabinet. The Social Democrats won control in Sunday's elections.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Per-Albin Hansson
Socialist Democrats
Gustaf
Social Democrats
Problems Confronting Railroads Described To Kiwanis
Samuel A. Hamilton of Huntington, Pa., told Winchester Kiwanis members railways face big challenges including high taxes and the need to maintain operating efficiency. He noted railroads spent 5.8 billion dollars on improvement, while cutbacks and safety remain priorities with drivers urged to cross crossings cautiously.
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Kiwanis Club
Samuel A. Hamilton
Huntington
Rilways
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Hamilton
Scout Executive outlines Boy Scouts budget and need for funds
Frank R. Horton explains the Shenandoah Area Council budget for Winchester is 1500 dollars, raised by voluntary local contributions. He details spending including executive salary, camps, leadership training, and capital expenditures, and urges yearly support to build better citizens and a stronger community.
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Frank R. Horton
Horton
Winchester
Shenandoah Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
Rotary
Kiwanis, Lions
American Legion
Scout
D. McFadden
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Arax touted as relief for Gore man in 1911 notice
In Gore Virginia E L Lafollette reports relief after using Arax a triple strength herbal remedy. He states two years of sleepless nights and joint stiffness ended after two bottles with improved appetite sleep and energy. Arax promoted by Miller at 107 N Loudoun Street and by leading pharmacists.
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E. L. LaFollette
Gore
Ajax
Miller’s
Loudoun Street
Arax
Frederick County
Monopolies as a Campaign Topic Across Parties
The piece analyzes how monopolies dominate political debate during the campaign era and how Roosevelt popularized anti monopoly rhetoric. It traces patent law’s role, natural monopolies, and shifts in stock ownership concentration among major corporations through 1929.
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United States
Pomp- Zeta Mheke Pennsylvania Railroad Company
United States Seel Corporation
Rot
Pennsylvania Railroad
Randolph Macon Academy Football Opens Season at Home
Front Royal Va September 24 Randolph Macon Academy under Coach Walter Fraley prepares for the opener against Strasburg high school on the local field. The Yellow Jackets feature backfield Samworth Tonkin and lines Williams Lyon Kloke Edmonds with Waugh at guard, newcomer Livens likely to second position. Nine-game schedule starts September 26 at home then Fishburne Military Oct 7 McGuire's Moot Oct 9 Warren County Oct 17 Forest Oct 24 Hand Oct 30 Luray Nov 7 Vic Nov 14 Hampden Sidney Nov 20 at Front Royal.
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Front Royal
Walter Fraley
Randolph- Macon Academy
Strasburg High School
Yellow Jacket
Samworth and Tonkin
Williams
Lyon
Kloke
Edmonds
Waugh
Liklihood
Livens
Hicks
Indiana
Yellow Jackets
Ward Announces Catalogue Dept
Montgomery Ward will open a Catalog Order Department adding about 30 000 items to stock. Miss Jena Teets will handle orders via catalog and ship daily from the nearest warehouse to customers or to the store. Catalogs will be free and staff will assist shoppers, with lower costs for store shipped orders.
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Montgomery Ward
W. E. Dyer
Wanted clean cotton rags
Help the Evening Star Office by supplying clean cotton rags. Call or bring them to the office location for pickup or prior arrangement.
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Evening Star Office
Drunken driving arrests rise in Maryland in 8 months
A state report by Walter R. Rudy shows 1,016 drunken driving arrests and 890 convictions in Maryland during the first eight months, up from 669 arrests and 561 convictions a year earlier.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Walter R. Rudy
Blaze at Princess Anne destroys storage near firehouse
A waste paper blaze in the alley beside the Princess Anne firehouse spread to storage behind headquarters before volunteers battled it down. A five and ten store lost about 250 dollars worth of merchandise in one damaged building.
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Princess Anne
Boy A Veteran Of Tough Luck
Arley Harriman, 14, has endured repeated injuries since a fall last year. He first broke his right leg, spent months on crutches, then broke his left leg after a hospital slip. He learned to walk with crutches, discarded the cane, and yesterday fell on the steps breaking his right leg again.
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Baltimore
Arley Harriman
Arley
Repeal Liquor Prohibition Placed On Oklahoma Ballot
Gov. E. W. Marland signs proclamation directing a November 3 general election vote on repealing constitutional prohibition of intoxicating liquor in Oklahoma, based on an initiated petition.
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Oklahoma City
E. W. Marland
Oklahoma
Nearly Loses Life Over Fight News
CHICAGO Sept 24 Radio coverage of the Joe Louis Al Ettore bout nearly cost John Betz his life. Betz 36 drove into a doorway as the fight began and three children shut the door on him. Found unconscious from exhaust fumes a half hour later he was revived and taken to a hospital in serious condition.
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Chicago
Joe Louis
al Ettore
John Betz
Hi ' Betz
Ant
Betz
Meets Death On Honeymoon
JESSUP Ga Sept 24 Pi married only last Saturday Mrs Sarah Barnes Davison prominent young Pittsburgh Pa society matron met death in a highway accident on her honeymoon trip into south Georgia. Her husband William B Davison Pittsburgh man suffered bruises about the head arms The Davisons en route to West Island Beach resort on the Georgia coast were injured when their motor car struck a parked truck. The bride died a short time afterwards.
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Jessup
Mra
Sarah Barnes Davison
Pittsburgh
South Georgia
William B. Davison
Davisons
Wes Island Beach
Georgia Coast
Justice's Pay Is Eliminated In Front Royal
Front Royal readers learn the town council voted to strike the $560 budgeted for Trial Justice Olmstead's salary and office supplies. Town attorney William G. Armstrong said the partial salary payment is illegal under statutes, shifting funds to an unapportioned reserve.
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Front Royal
Trial Justice Olmstead
William G. Armstrong
Former Kentucky Rep Dennington Dies in Paducah
Ed C Dennington aged 58 former Kentucky state representative died of a heart attack in Paducah while attending a broad pageant of the Louis Ettore prize fight.
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Paducah
C. Dennington
Kentucky
Owens To Speak In Boston For Landon Campaign
The Massachusetts Republican committee announced Olympic star Jesse Owens will speak in Boston on September 28 under National Republican Committee auspices. Owens is slated to campaign for Gov Alf Landon of Kansas as the presidential candidate.
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Boston
Massachusetts Republican Committee
Jesse Owens
National Republican Committee
Owens
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
AT&T plans $175 million 3 1 4 percent debentures issue
Directors of American Telephone and Telegraph Company authorized filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a registration covering the issuance of 175 million dollars of 3 1 4 percent debentures. This would be the largest issue ever registered under the securities act.
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New York
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Securities and Exchange Commission
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