Hoover era of party control raises fear of GOP split
The piece argues Hoover's dominance at the Kansas City convention shows strong control of the Republican organization but warns of a dangerous rift within the party. It notes farmer disaffection and potential splits if Hoover or Lowden receive the nomination, predicting a highly contested convention season.
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Hoover
Republican Party
Kansas City
Lowdon
East
Democracy
Fiah
Knowing Fashion and the Rising Fashion Consciousness
The article discusses how women increasingly study fashion and fabrics, recognizing designers and terms, and the need for fundamental knowledge of materials like silk wool rayon. It compares American and French approaches, urging faster adoption of sound fashion literacy to avoid confusion and costly trends.
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Jenny
Paton
Louise Boulanger
Rome
Thien
Cantor Fakes Identity to Aide Traffic Stop
A rumor says Eddie Cantor was stopped by a traffic officer and could not prove his identity until he sang a song. The tale suggests a humorous idea for cops to test celebrities. The column weaves satire with brief asides about war, politics, and literary figures.
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Eddie Cantor
Tstrand
Eddie
Gilda
Gray
Development hopes rise for Chicago river district plans
A Chicago feature outlines plans for the Merchandise Mart area and riverfront growth. It notes new buildings along Wacker Drive and the river, plus a vast central market and a giant new 23 story structure aimed at showcasing manufacturing and commerce in the central business district.
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Chicago
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Wacker Drive
Chicago Daily News
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Chicago ‘Civic ‘Opera
Company
Eago
United States
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Railway and Bank Figures Appearing in Exchange Totals
A fragmented list shows figures for exchanges and assets. Entries include Railway exchange at 18,808,000 and Mercurite cage at 17,850,000 alongside Continental-Beech Bank in Chicago with 13,200,000 and Straus Building in Chicago at 10,000,000.
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Alfinis
Continental - Beech Bank
Chicago
Waolworth
Straus
General Nobile and Italia Dirigible Rescue Hopes Dwindle
The article reflects on General Nobile and the Italia crew stranded in the Arctic. It notes the airship can stay aloft for weeks but rescue chances fade as experts warn of limited odds of reaching a safe point. It laments the failed wireless, wind, and fuel issues while praising mankind’s broader struggle against nature.
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Arizona -Gazette
Umberto Nobile
Itali
Arctic
Italia
Nobile
Spitdenbergen
North Pole
North Po
Adam
Garden of Eden
Kansas City convention looks to surface level politics
Rodney Dutcher describes a 1928 Republican National Convention driven by surface maneuvering rather than deep plots. He notes no dominant boss system, highlights Andrew W. Melton as a key figure, and explains Pennsylvania’s decisive role under Boss Ware, with negotiations shaping the Hoover nomination.
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Perrose
Crane
Aldrich
Quay
Kansas City
Forthyareut
the Treasury
Andrew W. Melton
Pennsylvania
Hoover An
Mellon
Boss Ware
Philadelphia
Keystone
Unrest in China Raises Japanese Security Concerns
Tokyo reports unrest in China with rising anti Japanese sentiment and attacks on Japanese nationals. A Chinese irregulars raid on sixty Japanese telegraph workers near Tengern prompts reinforcements from Fangtse Kaomi and Weihsien. Chang Tso Lin, wounded, receives care in Mukden as fears over his condition and follower temper grow.
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United Press
Tokyo
China
Tsingtao
Telegraph Corps
Tengern
Thescue
Fangtse
Kaomi
Weihsien
Manchuria
Tsinan-Fu
Chang Tso-Lin
Ieva
Peking
Mukden
Quake Crashes Near Corinth Fire and Panic After Quake
An earthquake at 3 p m today demolished several houses in Corinth and caused widespread panic. The owner of a tea shop was seriously damaged. The tremor was felt in Athens as well.
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Athens
Corinth
Istea
Weight and marriage mix in a comic New Yorker note
A New Yorker who married a pony ballet girl seeks divorce claiming she is blond. a humorous yarn with other quips about a hyena escape, picture shows, singers salaries, and political conventions.
German aviatrix plans Germany flight in Bellanca monoplane
The German aviatrix Thea Raxebe aimed to test a Bellanca monoplane and planned a flight to Germany, contingent on favorable weather, with a test flight late today.
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Raxebe
Germany
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