Rotary Clubs Picnic at Shawnee Lake Meeting
The Shawnee Lake gathering drew two hundred Rotarians and families for an informal inter-city union meeting with swimming dancing boating and recreation. Delegations came from Oak Hill Fayetteville Beckley Mullens and Princeton as a fine box diaper was served and enjoyed by all.
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Union
Rotary Clubs
Shawnee Lake
Rotarians
Oak Hill
Fayetteville
Beckley
Mullens
Princeton
Convention Ends as Delegates Begin Homeward Trek
The text outlines a political speech recalling service in two cabinets, gratitude to the nation, and a call to uphold party principles. It emphasizes national defense, economic stability, and a proactive foreign policy as part of a new era with stronger prosperity and peace.
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Highland
U.S
America
Uraes Republican
United States
Republican Party
Calvin Coolidge
Community notices and local classifieds mix of events and ads
Members of the Billye Sunday club meet Sunday at Hamilton hall at 2 p.m. to travel to Bland county convict camp. Call C. P. Traytor or Lawrence Layne to arrange transportation. Fresh produce, meats, hotel rooms, bake sale planned, and various local ads for grocery and services. Hanklin Grocery Co. Raleigh Hotel. Bake sale today at Piggly Wiggly Bland street.
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Billye Sunday Club
Hamilton Hall
Bland County
C. P. Traytor
Lawrence Layne
Fidelis Club
College Avenue
Republican National Convention of 1928 Closed Quietly
The 1928 Republican convention ended with restrained votes and silent opposition as Wisconsin and North and South Dakota briefly showed dissent. After Moses moved for unanimous nomination, those delegations remained quiet, and the gathering moved into historical record with Hoover greeted warmly.
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Mittee
Georgia
Fort
Wisconsin
Curtie Owee
Gon
North
South Dakota
Ate
Rites
Curtis
Moses
Herbert Hoover
Both Candidates Win Nominations by Tidal Waves
The convention proceeds with both nominees secure as Moses accelerates the process to quell revolts. Georgia and Wisconsin delegates clash over state machinery control while Fort of New Jersey marshals Hoover’s forces and sends regional disputes to the national committee for resolution.
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Hoover
Convention
Georgia
Wisconsin
Moses
Fort
New Jersey
Curtis Arrives Home After Kansas City GOP Convention
Sen Curtis Republican vice presidential nominee arrives in Topeka at 6 16 p m driving from Kansas City. Met by reception committee and greeted by friends, with a formal reception planned that evening.
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Topeka
Kan
Charlies Curtis
Kansas City
Senator Curtis
Harry Curtis
Convention Paragraphs and Autograph Rush After Adjournment
Delegates fled as autographs were demanded after the convention adjourned without date. A boy pressed Nevada signatures while a collector filled a briefcase with fans bells and campaign literature. Curtis faced admission hurdles as a gate bottleneck persisted in the stampede atmosphere.
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George H. M
Moses
Montana
Nevada
Bank Wing Suit Delivers 3775 Dollar Verdict
A judgment for 3775.02 was awarded to Bluefield National Bank in a suit against Bernard Mason tried in the United States district court here yesterday. The case involved recovery of an amount on a note Mason is said to have endorsed. The trial dominated court proceedings yesterday morning.
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Bluefield National Bank
Bernard Mason
United States District Court
Mason
H. A. Bailey
Bruce Cooke
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Rhode Island Delegate Sits Amid Cold Senate Night
A Rhode Island delegate sits on the convention floor as daughter Jeona Curtis Knight, one of three children, recalls Curtis who kept vigil at his bedside all night and vowed to press on despite fatigue. Curtis showed early courage, once fleeing Cheyenne forces after an attack near an Indian mission and walking 57 miles to Topeka to summon U S troops.
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Senate
Jeona Curtis Knight
Rhode Island
Curtis
Bate Young Curtis
Topeka
United States
Campaign plans hinge on Houston meet outcome
If Smith is nominated by the Democrats the opposition expects a whirlwind campaign by the New York governor. That prospect would push Curtis to expand his travels beyond the wings around the circle if presidential and vice presidential nominees are active.
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Houston
Smith
New York
Curtis
Vice Presidential Nominee With Long Senate Career
A veteran Kansas politician and parliamentarian rose from the state senate to the U S Senate in 1907. He gained prominence under Henry Cabot Lodge, led the body, and became the Republican vice presidential candidate. He mourned his wife Annie E. Baird of Topeka whom he married in 1854 after a devoted marriage.
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Congress
Senate
Joseph F. Burton
J. L. Bristow
Kansas
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
Curtis
Annie E. Baird
Topeka
Baltimore & Ohio Seeks 20-Cent Lake Freight Cut
Washington reports the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad may win a waiver to cut lake cargo tariffs by 20 cents on shipments from Northwest mines by June 18. The ICC may grant a special exception to waive the usual 30 day notice as B and O pursues the reduction after a prior denial of fast change.
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Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Northwest Territory
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore & Ohio
Commission
Dawes Congratulates Successful Republican Nominees
Vice-President Charles G. Dawes sent messages of congratulations to Herbert Hoover and Senator Charles Curtis after their nominations to head the Republican party ticket. He heard Curtis chosen by radio from his Evanston home and wired Hoover from Washington with best wishes. Dawes praised the party’s choice and expressed pleasure at the nominations.
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Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Herbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
Repubican Party
Mr. Dawes
Republican Party
Coolidge Moves Into Their Home for Summer
President Calvin Coolidge arrives with staff and aides for a ten week summer office setup in a high school building. Edward T. Clark shares an office with a dentist’s drilling machine while Everett Saunders Rudolph Forster oversee secretarial and executive clerical spaces. A large classroom is allocated to the press with desks and telephone facilities. The special train from Washington brought the president and officials who immediately settle in.
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Abraham Lincoln
Julius Caesar
Coolidge
Basketll
Edward T. Clark
Everett Saunders
Rudolph Forster
Washington
Hail Storm Causes About 1 Million in Wheat Damage
A hail storm swept six miles by 69 miles through Barber county damaging wheat. Estimated loss nears 1,000,900 dollars with about 50,000 acres of wheat affected in Medicine Hat Kas area.
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Medicine Hat
Kas
Barber County
Storms Delay Women Aviators Aim for Europe
Miss Mabel Bell and Miss Amelia Earhart face weather delays as storms halt their ocean flight plans to Europe. Earhart stays at Trepasey with a two man crew while Bell waits in St John’s after returning from Harbor Grace for lunch with Sir John Bennett. Weather officials hope for clearance to resume in the morning.
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St. Johne
N. F
Ocean Airlines
Mabel Bell
Amelia Earhart
Europe
Miss Earhart
Trepasey
Miss Bell
Harbor Grace
Sir John Bennett
Firemen and Enginemen Create $12 Million Reserve
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen set aside a $12,000,000 reserve fund from its general benefit fund to cover payments to members aged 70 and older. Editor John F. McNamee said interest will cover all such claims. Since 1917 about 800 claims have been paid, totaling $1,113,750.
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San Francisco
Brotherhood of Locomotive- Firemen and Enginemen
Brotherhood
Orgnization
John F. McNamee
Weather May Delay Pliers
Detroit reports indicate rough flying weather from United States Weather Bureau officials. The telegram notes conditions may delay operations and affect schedules for aviation activities in the area.
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Detroit
United States Weather Bureau
Aviators Vieler and Pecheco Plan Nonstop Flight to Mexico City
Mexico City pilots Fritz Vieler and Jacquin Pecheco aim to depart from Walker field near Windsor Ontario tomorrow on a project ed nonstop flight to the Mexican capital.
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Fritz Vieler
Jacquin Pecheco
Mexico City
Walker Field
Windsor
Ont
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Harry M. Haffen
Roanoke
Bluefield
West Virginian Hotel
Busy Bee Family Restaurant
Miece
Sunset Ice Reservation
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Merce
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George
Walter E
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Jerry
B. Sidney Smith
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Cobby Hornsby
Babe Ruth
Trem Winters
Cap Anson
Wans Wagner
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Putty Young
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Pedigo
Princeton Ave
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Norfolk and Western Railroad
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Ellsworth Gilbert
Redpath
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Mangus-Phillips Shoe CO
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