Owen Trails Wilcox in Florida Democratic primary
In Florida’s fourth district, Ruth Bryan Owen trails Mark Wilcox by about 400 votes with 25 of 419 precincts reporting. Roosevelt leads the presidential preference in early returns, while figures show W. J. Sears and John T. Alsop Jr. among top congressional and mayoral contenders, and several gubernatorial candidates listed with totals.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Mark Wilcox
West Palm Beach
Muth Bryan Owen
Florida
Owen
William Jennings Bryan
Precineta
Wilcox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
William H. Murray
Oklahoma
L. J. Chassee
Milwaukee
Wis
Roosevelt
Murray
Chas
W. J. Sears
John T. Alsop Jr
W. D. Bell
Arcadia
Dty
Asher Frank
Tampa
Lester Jennings
Stafford Caldwell
Charles M. Durrance
Arthur Gomez
Carty A. Hardee
Tom 3. Hart
Joan W. “Ferts
Dave Sholtz
J. Tom Watson
Federal Reserve Meets to Organize Its Forces
The fifth district committee met in Richmond to plan a campaign against low mood. A second Washington meeting on June 23 will finalize the program. Edwin G. Graham was elected chairman and Charles A. Cannon vice chairman. New members include John M. Miller Jr and John Stewart Bryan. Eugene Meyer urged public confidence and sound activity in industry and agriculture. Sub committees will gather local data with bankers and business leaders across Maryland District of Columbia North and South Carolina Virginia and West Virginia.
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Richmond
Fifth
Federal Reserve District Committee
Washington
Edwin G. Graham
National Electric Supply Company
Charles A. Cannon
Cannon Mille Company
Kannapolis
N. C
District of Columbia
South Carolina
West Virginia
Virginia Highway Plans for Re Allocation
Richmond Virginia June 7 The state highway department is planning to re allocate funds announced last December for the fiscal year starting July 1 Adjustments and curtailments may be needed due to reduced highway funds from the general assembly The timing and extent depend on Congress action on bills before it that would provide about 2 000 000 in federal emergency aid for Virginia The department is ready to proceed with primary highway system work and to take over county roads July 1 A call was issued for bids on road and bridge contracts exceeding 500 000.
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Richmond
State Highway Department
General Assembly
Congress
Virginia
Henry G. Shirley
Department of Highways
Lindley orders full audit of Insull company
Chicago June 7. Federal Judge Walter C. Lindley announced he has ordered a complete audit and history of Insull Utility Investments Inc. The half billion dollar investment trust connected to Samuel Insull is in receivership and faces civil actions if director or officer liabilities are found.
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Chicago
Walter C. Lindley
Insull Utility Investments, Inc
Samuel Insull
Insull
Inasull
Commonwealth Edison
Cyrus Eaton
Cleveland
U S Gunboat Engages Raiders on Upper Yangtze
United States gunboat Oahu opened fire on raiding Chinese soldiers trying to seize cash and cargo from two British steamers Wanliu and Kiawo on the Yangtze. The clash followed refusals to hand over money and passengers, with the American vessel aiding the grounded ship Manciu.
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Shanghai
United States
Oaha
Yangtze River
Exchange ‘Telegraph Agency
Wanliu
Chungking
Exchange Telegraph Agency
Oahu
Dr. William W Keen Dies Noted Surgeon at 95
Philadelphia reports the death of Dr. William W. Keen, famed surgeon, at age 95. The notice records Keen's death as a major medical figure.
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William W. Keen
Philadelphia
City and Goalfield News Market Notices
Advertising brief from City and Goalfield News lists discounted goods at local shops. Hotel offers new rates, Matt Barber Shop promises quality service, French Hat Shoppe cuts summer hats to 1.95 and 2.95, Fast Colored Prints on sale 15 to 35 cents today at Fretwell's 114 Bland St. Phone 34.
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Bland St
Ousted San Francisco Defender Surrenders in Murder Case
Frank J. Egan, ousted public defender, surrendered to answer a charge of murdering Mrs. Jessie Scott Hughes in a case tied to her estate. He appeared at a district police station thirty four hours after his attorney set the surrender. Egan denied threatening to expose police departmentwide open.
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Than
Francisco
Frank J. Egan
Jessie Scott Hughes
Egan
Vincent W. Hallinan
Albert Tinnin
Verne Doran
Tinnin
Boran
Boys Study Aviation at West Virginia 4-H Camp
Fourteen West Virginia boys gathered at Jackson's Mill for what may be the first state wide aviation camp. Classes cover nomenclature aerial dynamics and aviation requirements taught by H A Diekman with model building led by Dale Lively.
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Jackson's Mill
W. Va
West Virginia
Life Study Institute
H. A. Diekman
Dale Lively
Clarksburg
Resolution Seeks Aid in Cabin Creek Field
A resolution signed by three men claiming to represent Cabin Creek miners asked Governor Conley for state and charitable relief. It accuses Do Frank Keeney B A Scott and others of funding and stirring unrest and sending mimeographed letters to destitute miners offering clothing and food in exchange for coming to the state capitol.
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Charleston
W. Va
Cabin Creek
Conley
West Virginia Mine Workers
Frank Keeney
B. A. Scott
State Capitol
Quake Waves Travel Five Miles a Second
Washington June 7 The largest earthquakes send waves outward quickly with the P wave reaching about five miles per second and the S wave about two and a half miles per second. Speed varies with rock type and waves can be reflected by formations. Seismographs detect quakes thousands of miles away.
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Washington
H. H. Heck
U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Striped Navy and White Suit Wows at Paris Lunch
Paris observers note Lady Louie Mountbatten arriving at a lunch wearing a smart navy blue and white striped suit. The jacket features vertical stripes with a diagonally striped frock, paired with a navy broadcloth top coat, cut straight with a high back collar and a slimmed waist.
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Paris
Louie Mountbatten
Old Gold Costumes Designed for Brunet Beauties
Paris reports Old gold dominates this season for dark haired women. A designer features an old gold silk jersey evening gown with a soft full skirt clinging to the figure. Another outfit is an old gold jersey sports costume paired with a yellow suede golf blouse.
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Paris
City considers new transient merchant license rule changes
A large protest over gas rates accompanies council action on a new ordinance. The measure lowers or clarifies fees for vehicles and trailers and allows yearly licenses with refunds if the business continues. The ordinance also clarifies transient merchants and notes adjustments to buyout provisions. Final reading scheduled for next Tuesday. Mayor Lilley cites a Princeton Press misstatement about prisoner rates at Bluefield and Mercer jail. correction requested. M B Lockhart granted permit to build a garage on Princeton Avenue lot 5, section 23. City to investigate replacing steps on Wilson to Brown Street per request from Tom Barnes.
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C. E. Lilley
Princeton Press
George W. McClintic
United States Court
Bluefield
Princeton
Mercer County
Litley
Elmer C. Barton
M. B. Lockhart
Princeton Avenue
Tom Barnes
Wilson
Brown Street
Barton
McCue
Senate Delays Vet Cost Cut Measure After Adjournment
Senate declines to cut veteran costs by 90 million dollars vs 117 million estimated for 10 percent cut. Only motions for reconsideration stood between passage. Leaders planned to finish today but adjourned at 6 40 p m after chairman Jones said completion tonight was impossible.
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Senate
Jones
Republican
Washington
Appliations Committee
Confederate Veterans Guests At G. A. R. Meet
Clarksburg West Virginia June 7 invitation to hold the next state meeting of the Grand Army of the Republic at Parkersburg was extended by Mayor Allen C. Murdock during the Civil War veterans 60th annual encampment banquet. Veteran speakers included Howard M. Gore and Phil M. Conley with Governor William G. Conley delayed in Charleston. Former Senator Guy D. Goff led Memorial service as officers to be elected tomorrow and a full-day program ends with a parade involving twelve musical groups.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Grand Army of the Republic
Parkersburg
Allen C. Murdock
Howard M. Gore
Agriculture
Phil M. Conley
Charleston
William G. Conley
Guy D. Goff
Grand Army
Commercial Travelers Meeting Opens in Natural Bridge
The annual convention of the United Commercial Travelers of Virginia starts at Natural Bridge hotel with about two hundred delegates from 29 councils and 6,500 members across Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. Roanoke council 174, with 758 members, sponsors the event. Registration and committee work precede a Wednesday motorcade to Lexington.
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Natural Bridge
United Commercial Travelers of Virginia
Natural Bridge Hotel
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Roanoke Council
Lexington
War Between the States Settles Old Question
Houston Texas reports a dispute between Judge Whit Boyd and lawyer Sam Davis over naming the Civil War. Davis says the judge insulted Civil War supporters. the judge denies it. Affidavits from spectators back both sides. The issue will arise again on appeal when Davis’ client, sentenced to 10 years for murder, seeks a redeal.
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Houston
Tex
Sam Davis
Whit Boyd
Davis
State Police Nab 14 Local Motorists
Fourteen arrests were made yesterday by state police for violations of motor vehicle laws. Most cases involved dealer plates and missing chauffeurs licenses or operators permits. Magistrate W. W. McNeal's court disposed of the cases, and police pledged more patrols in Bluefield focusing on private autos. Magistrate McNeal warned motorists to carry licenses and permits to avoid court summons.
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W. W. McNeal
Bluefield
McNeal
Missing witness in Martin case returns home
Beaver Falls report that state witness Mrs Myrta McMurdy who testified at the first trial of Pittsburgh Hymie Martin in Cleveland came back after two weeks missing from her home Patrolman Alfred Moore said she will not testify at the second trial in progress Martin faces charges of killing former Cleveland councilman William E Potter Police found reports of an attempted disinformation but offered little comment on the matter
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Beaver Falls
Myrta McMurdy
Pittsburgh
Hymie” Martin
Cleveland
Alfred Moore
Martin
William E. Potter
Snell to wield gavel at Chicago
In a profile of House Republican leader Snell, the article describes his lumberman background in New York camps, his rise in party strategy, and his method of organizing votes. It highlights his whip system, flair for staying in command, and pride in securing the solid lumber district vote. The piece notes his Adirondack hunting camp and four convention delegations.
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New York
Snell
Hoover
Bachmann
West Virginia
Woody
Adirondacks
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