Portes Gil Elected Mexico's President by Congress
Emilio Portes Gil won 277 votes in a joint session of Mexico's Senate and Chamber of Deputies to become provisional president. The appointment follows the assassination of Alvaro Obregon. he will take office December 1 and oversee the transition after Calles. A popular election is set for November 1929 with the successor to Portes Gil taking office February 6, 1930.
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Mexico City
Emilio Es Gil
Mexico
Senate
Chamber
Pres- Calles
Alvero Obregon
Congress
Calles
Obregon
Portes Gil
War Department
Department of the Interior
Pepupilc
Ambassador
Distant Admiration Stated By Mexican Leader
The former wants to keep cordial ties with the American ambassador and President Calles, and has told friends he greatly admires Mr. Morrow.
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Morrow
Calles
Mr. Morrow
Curtis Denies Having a Battle At Pimlico Races
Senator Charles Curtis Republican vice presidential nominee denies reports of a confrontation at Pimlico races and asserts no liquor was in his possession. He calls statements by Senator Bruce misinformed and references a Westminister Democratic rally remark about a bottle of liquor in his pocket. Clarence Darrow also denies claims of drinking with Herbert Hoover citing a possible misinterpretation of a wartime remark. John J. Raskob deplores the charge in New York remarks.
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Curtis
Kidon Joy Ee
Maryland
Charles Curtis
Bruce
Westminister
Artist Publican
Darrow
Chicago
Clarence Darrow
Jeago
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Hoover
London
New York
John J
Democratic chairman defends Hoover over narcotics rumor
The Democratic national chairman denied rumors that Herbert Hoover violated the federal narcotics law after becoming a public official. He stated Hoover’s household had remained dry during his time in the cabinet and said he admired Hoover for it.
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Raskob
Pande
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Storm Damage Reports From Palm Beach Area
Newspaper accounts of the Florida hurricane damage across Palm Beach and West Palm Beach and nearby Everglades are not exaggerated. Mrs Opie of South Cameron Street received a letter from her sister in law Ances Lax detailing widespread loss including Damatis toy store and household effects. Major S Porter House of Eng land noted at least 25 business associates count confirmed dead in recent reports.
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Palm Beach
West Palm Beach
Florida
Est Indies
D .Oppie
South Cameron Street
Ances Lax
West Palm
Everglades
Lax
Major S. Porter House
G. R. Cooper, Harnden and Company
England
Clewiston
Fla
Explosion at Fort Cabrariza Kills Dozens Near Melilla
At least 40 people are believed killed and 200 injured by a blast in a powder magazine at Fort Cabrariza near Melilla Spanish Morocco. More than a ton of black powder was stored. the cause is unknown.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Fort Cabrariza
Melilla
Spanish Morocco
Fire in Hankow Gambling Den Destroys Town
A blaze in Hankow China yesterday morning gutted 2000 houses and shops and razed a main street. Authorities fear many deaths as flames swept through a gambling den area.
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Associated Press
Hankow
China
President Coolidge Expected to Speak at Fredericksburg
President Coolidge plans to address events in Fredericksburg Virginia on October 9 and at an Armistice day ceremony November 11. Invitations accepted date awaiting formal assent. The Fredericksburg Spotsylvania battlefield dedication and the American Legion Armistice event in Washington are linked to his appearances.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Fredericksburg
Representative Bland
Virginia
White House
Spotsylvania
Spafford
American Legion
Ancient Feast of Succoth Observed by Jewish Families
The ancient Feast of Succoth began today and will end after ten days of feasting to honor harvest thanksgiving. It follows Yom Sippur and will be observed by Orthodox Jewish families as a period of gratitude for the year's bounties.
Sheriff to Sell Antique Furniture for Back Taxes
By virtue of tax bills in my hands against M Copenhaver I will offer for public sale at the South Braddock Street near the Rousse Engine House on Saturday October 6 1928 antique tables chairs bureaus buffets or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said tax bills amounting to 394 28 with levy commissions interest advertisement sale crier and clerk. Terms of Sale CASH. LUTHER PANNETT Sheriff of Frederick County Virginia.
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M. C. Copenhaver
South Braddock Street
Rousse
Luther Pannett
Frederick County
Virginia
Irreverent Gibe Sparks Georgia Campaign Debate
A fragment notes a European critic faulting American conversation skill while referencing Yom Kippur services and the Georgia primary campaign. The excerpt juxtaposes religious ritual with political critique, hinting at a broader social commentary from the Atlanta Constitution.
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Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
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Winchester Credit Corp
Loudoun Street
Care Star
J. M. Jennings
E. A. Horsey
Berryville Pike
Winchester
Piccadilly Street
G. Clarence Miller
I. C. O. F. Hall
H. Elmer Griffin
S. Main St
Strickler
Front Royal
W. G. Strickler
Amherst St
S. Bred. St
Fairmont Ave
Calso
James Wells
Leicester St
U. S
Butlers Packing House
N. Main St
National Fruit Product Co., Inc
Loudoun St
Patten
Varnum St
N. W
Washington, D. C
Illinois
S. H. Good
Highland Ave
Brown
Foxtur
N. Main
Parke Radio Co
N. Loudoun St
M. N
Willis’ Bicycle Shop
B. A
I. W. Patton
Pimlico
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Fair Ass’n
Weah
Emmert’s
Scranton Lace Co
Columbia Mills
Prish
Sheriff’s Sale
THE
Betty Shoppe
Axminster
Moling & Cather
Swimley
George Washington Hotel
North Main Street
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