GOP campaign plan prioritizes tariff over farm relief
Dr. Hubert Work outlined Republican strategy stressing the protective tariff over prohibition and farm relief in 1930s national plans. He argued farm subsidies are unnecessary and noted favorable signals from Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin and North Dakota while warning internal Dem distractions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Hubert Work
Republican National Committee
Work
Chicago Tribune
Dr. Work
Superior
Wis
Washington
Mental Cruelty Not Grounds for Divorce
Denver Presbytery rules mental cruelty not valid for divorce under Presbyterian law. Rev. Charles A. Sykes withdraws his action against wife Louisa Sykes, who is in Toronto, citing church statute and the desire to serve Capitol Heights Church. He notes the move aims to avoid forcing the church to apply strict church law and preserve unity during year-end duties. The couple, aged about 83 at marriage, have seven children. reconciliation is deemed impossible.
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International News Service
Denver
Presbyterian Church
Charles A. Sykes
Capitol Heights
Board of Elders
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society
Sykes
Presbytery
Fide
Vanderbilt Weds Second Time in Reno Nevada
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr a newspaper writer from the New York family began his second marriage in Reno to Mrs. Mary Vidson Weir Logan who had been divorced from Waldo Hancock Logan. The romance started six months ago during a Reno divorce action involving Vanderbilt’s first wife.
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Associated Pres
Corneliusnderbilt, Jr
New York
Mary Vidson Weir Logan
Waldo Hancock Logan
Chicago
Los Ageles
Logan
Reno
Acel Littleton Vanderbilt
Los Antes
Trials Open With Record Lifts In 400 Meters Hurdles
Olympic trials opened with two world record performances in the 400 meters hurdles as F Morgan Taylor of Winois A C and Brank Cuhel of Iowa broke Sven Pettersson’s mark. The day also featured strong decathlon heats before Fiat Elkins tore a tendon and exited the competition. Jim Stewart USC and Barney Berlinger Penn led the decathlon after five events, with Ken Doherty Detroit third.
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Philadelphia
United States
Morgan Taylor
Winois A. C
Brank Cuhel
University of Iowa
Taylor
Sven Petterseon
Sweden
Cuhel
Finois
Fiat
Elkins
Lawson Robertson
Jim Stewart
University of Southern California
Barney Berlinger
Penn
Stewart
Ken Doherty
Cadillac A. C
Detroit
Devil’s Extravaganza Lights Scenic Canyon Drive Displays
A brief description notes a reunion of TNT bombs amid a general bombardment and outlines lighting the Devil’s kitchen falls lake creek and canyon drive for a dramatic display.
Marathon Hoofers Dance at Madison Square Garden
Anna King and Tommy Nolan of Pittsburgh are shown during a 15 minute rest period in a 19 day dance marathon at Madison Square Garden. The couple is favored to win the $5,000 derby according to NEA New York Bureau.
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Anna King
Tommy Nolan
Madison Square Garden
Pittsburgh
Unusual Fireworks Display Planned at Harding's Ranch
Red and green flares will light the canyon in an evening show expected to be among the nation’s most unusual. Parking will be allowed on the level ramp near the canyon brink to view the spectacle from the bluff opposite State Headquarters. Admission at the gate is 25 and 50 cents with optional programs costing 1 to 1.50. Free entertainment, stunts, and fireworks are included aside from concessions offering ice cream and merchandise.
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Prane
Bluff
States
Fair
Harding
Pirates Strengthen Roster For 1928 Season
Pirates manager Donie Bush reshapes the infield with Pie Traynor at third Glenn Wright at short Sparky Adams at second and George Grantham at first. The outfield remains anchored by the Waner brothers with Lloyd center and Paul in right field. Grimes replaces Aldridge on the mound as the pitching staff largely stays intact.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Yankees
Pirates
Donie Bush
St. Louis
George Grantham
Bush
Wright
Missourian
Adams
Grantham
Joe Harris
Harris
Washington
Keystone
Waner Brothers
Lloyd
Paul
Clyde Barnhart
Pete Scott
Burleigh Grimes
Grant
Vic Aldridge
Paroled Convict Tom Lane Kills Self in Oklahoma
Tom Lane, paroled convict once convicted of murder in Latimer county in 1919, shot himself in McAlester area after reportedly fearing return to the state penitentiary due to heavy drinking. The United Press report places the incident in M possible location near McAlester on July 2.
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United Press
M'Alester
Okla
McAlester State Penitentiary
Tom Lane
Latimer County
Taxicab ads approved for England as meters tick on
A Home Secretary committee approved advertising on the outside of taxicabs while prohibiting ads on the interior. The arrangement aims to let passengers read ads during idle moments as meters run. Germany enjoys a dancing craze.
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England
Home Secretary
Wives of Patriots of 76 Faced Peril and Loss
The article recounts how wives of the 51 married signers endured persecution imprisonment and even death as their husbands fought for independence. It highlights Martha Washington Martha Jefferson Elizabeth Adams and Elizabeth Lewis and notes their loneliness danger and the neglect of their contributions by history.
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Martha Washington
Martha Jefferson
Martha
Elizabeth Adams
Mount Vernon
Lord Dunmore
Virginia
Valley Forge
Washington
Elizabeth Annesley Lewis
Francis Lewis
Birteh
Lewis
Whitestone
Long Island
Birthday of Liberty Anthem Echoes Across Time
The poem celebrates a pivotal day when liberty began on earth with the birth of Christ and the American nation. It links pledge signing, the flag unfurling, and universal freedom, asserting God’s hand in shaping a world where thoughts know no barriers and freedom spreads globally.
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Earth
Edgar A. Guest
Prices for Wheat and Farm Goods Quoted in Amarillo Markets
Great West Milling quotes wheat at 8.17 per bushel and millet and corn values per 100 pounds. Swift and Company lists hens, leghorns, and other fowl prices with hatchery figures. Lone Star and Amarillo broom firms publish broom corn and brush price ranges and standard grades with per unit values.
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Great West Mi)l and Elevator Company
Amarillo
Swift and Company
F. O. B. Amarillo
Lone Star Broom Corn Co
Amarillo Broom and Brush Co
Proceedings in Court of Civil Appeals Amarillo
The Court of Civil Appeals for the Seventh District at Amarillo heard several items today. West Texas Tile Co. v Taylor Bros. Construction Co. from Wichita to dismiss appeal. Amarillo Panhandle Development Co. v J F Ellis to affirm on certificate. S B Rutter et al v A W Bennett to withdraw motion to require new supersedeas bond. Motions Overruled Miles Realty Co. v John Dodson rehearing. J M Hamlin et al v Aetna Casualty Surety Co rehearing. National Union Fire Ins Co v J S Pool rehearing. Panhandle & Santa Fe Ry Co v B F Jackson rehearing. Affirmed W T Stowers et al v Arthur O Dell from Dallas appeal dismissed. Continental Casualty Co v George Hook from Hutchinson.
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West Texas Tile Co
Taylor Bros. Construction Co
Wichita
Amarillo-Panhandle Development Co
J. F. Ellis
S. B. Rutter
A. W. Bennett
Miles Realty Co
John Dodson
J. M. Hamlin
Aetna Casualty Surety Co
W. T. Stowers
Et al
Arthur O'Dell
Dallas
Continental Casualty Co
George Hook
Hutchinson
Morrow Returns to Mexico City After Guarded US Trip
Dwight W. Morrow American Ambassador arrives in Mexico City after a vacation in the United States, traveling by train guarded by fifty federal soldiers with machine guns. He assists the American colony in Independence Day celebrations amid heightened security following recent train wreck attempts near Queretaro.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
United States
Dwight W. Morrow
Mr. Morrow
Queretaro
Flashes of Life Compiled News Snippets From Across Cities
In New York a record 2.413 billion in checks and 700 million in interest and dividends move through the clearing house on a holiday. Chicago courts bar R Paul Weingarten from air travel with his son. a judge notes flying may be common soon. A two year old is freed after getting one foot lodged in a water pipe with responders blocking the crowd. In Gothenburg farmers face summer hardship as the main wooden shoe supplier burns. Holyoke sees a 50 year granite hitching post toppled by a runaway truck. New York ads praise the nation with a small framed European note from Franz Kraft of Vienna paying $14.
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Associated
New York
New York Clearing House
Herald-Tribune
Franz Kraft
Vienna
National headquarters plan for Smith campaign outlined
Democratic leaders consider a national headquarters structure to direct Governor Alfred E. Smith's presidential campaign with four to five regional hubs. Smith reportedly endorses the plan, which awaits approval from the Democratic National Committee meeting July 16. Proposed sites include New York Chicago Atlanta or Mobile Denver Boston and Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
New York
Washington
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Democratic National Committee
Ohio
Maryland
Chicago
Atlanta
Mobile
Denver
Boston
Los Angeles
France Erects Memorial for Lafayette Escadrille Heroes
Vaudresson France July 4 dedication of a stone memorial honoring American pilots who flew for France in the Lafayette Escadrille. About fifty fallen airmen will be memorialized in the Crypt of the Triumphal Arch near a lake, with graves moves underway from American cemeteries. Ambassador Herrick praised the unit as early defenders of the nation.
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Associated Press
Vaudresson
France
LaFayette Escadrille
Bois de St. Cloud
Corot
Peek's Appeal to Farmers Faces Political Fire
Des Moines Iowa July 4 George N Peek chairman of the corn belt conference executive committee faced sharp criticism from U S Senator Brookhart and other corn belt leaders over his call for farmers to back the Democratic ticket in November. Brookhart accused Peek of politicizing the McNary Haugen farm relief bill to bolster Vice President Dawes a possible Republican presidential nominee.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George N. Peek
Charman
Corn Belt Conference
U. S
Brookhart
Peek
Dawes
Court House Closes for Entire Day in Potter County
Potter county's courthouse shutters for a day as all departments shut in. Sheriff’s office stays open with the jail locked, and Jailer Lee Hillburn on duty to handle law violators while employees enjoy picnics and outings.
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Potter County
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