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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
5
Short classified notice seeks a cheap five room unfurnished house for rent via Box R in Winslow Mail. Also notes Dr Switzer’s office closed until August 15 and requests accounts be paid to First National Bank. Includes a chicken dinner sale by Rebekah Lodge at Guild Hall on June 29 30 and July 1 starting 4 PM.
Markets across Chicago Kansas City and Los Angeles show mixed hog cattle and sheep activity June 29 with hogs generally steady to up, cattle firm to higher, and sheep mostly steady or weaker. Nebraska fed steers hit 8.50 per cwt, top vealers 5.50, and sows around 3.60 to 4.00.
In Brisbane the Redback Spider triumphed over a ten-foot snake in a staged round by round account. The snake broke the spider’s web, the spider seized the head, bit the snake, and held on until the reptile died from the venom.
Markets drifted in a narrow range with slight gains in American Can Consolidated Gas New York Central Santa Fe Union Pacific Case Air Reduction Coca Cola American Tobacco B Allied Chemical. Westinghouse fell after dividend omission as Wrigley McIntyre Porcupine gain. Petroleum stocks show favorable weekly figures with gasoline stocks down and crude production down.
Los Angeles investigators raided Culver City Kennel Club dog races arresting thirteen officials and employees on suspicion of bookmaking and pool selling. They questioned legality of the option system used to bet on dogs amid prior nationwide gambling probes.
A group of eight teamsters in Philadelphia staged a makeshift chariot race awaiting a banana boat. They sped past elevated pillars before a patrolman halted the spectacle. Each received a thirty day sentence.
Al Melgard, veteran Chicago stadium organist, directs emotion of delegates with a dramatic full organ performance. He weaves popular tunes like Bye Bye Mr Cry Youre All Wet into sessions, guiding the crowd through highs and lows and shaping the convention mood.
Chicago on June 29 Rog ers Hornsby ordered the Cubs to morning batting practice after a poor road trip blamed on weak hitting. The club won eight of 21 starts and scored 92 runs while giving up six unearned runs. Hornsby may return to the lineup for the series with Cincinnati starting tomorrow.
In New York on June 29 the Petrolle family again proved unlucky for Christopher Battalino as he fought Billy Petrolle twice and then met Billy’s brother Frankie Petrolle of Schenectady in a ten round bout.
Edson F Waite reflects on the press, noting reporters’ hardships and public perceptions. He cites ancient origins of reporting, including a Milesian king’s project sending learned youths to observe and share notes, framing journalism as an age old endeavor.
In a clear victory last night at Queensboro Stadium Frankie overwhelmed Bat talino to secure a decisive decision without trouble and claim the win.
In a grim economic climate the speakeasy scene suffers as 116 offenders in prohibition cases opted for two days in jail over paying $25 fines. This reflects heightened penalties and strain on illicit establishments.
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