Earl Long Becomes Louisiana Governor Amid Scandal
Earl K. Long was sworn in as Louisiana governor at 7 15 p m after Richard W Leche stepped down amid swift developments and embezzlement charges The change toppled a long entrenched political machine once led by Huey P Long and followed a night of uncertainty and rapid political moves in Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rogue
Earl K. Long
Louisiana
Richard W. Leche
Leche
Long
Huey P. Long
Trio escapes after two $10,000 robberies
Cincinnati report details a daring escape by three men linked to two $10,000 robberies within twelve hours. They first robbed a Kentucky night club then fled, eluding pursuit as police sought clues and suspects.
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Trio
Cincinnati
Trio Held for Tarring of Columnist
A Fauquier county jury holds Ian Montgomery, Montgomery and Alexander Calvert on bond pending action for tarring a columnist after a Warrenton dance. The incident followed a northern Virginia horse show drawing prominent locals. A separate Cassini case resulted in a conviction for concealed weapon with a $20 fine plus costs.
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Fauquier
Montgomery
Ian Montgomery
Alexander Calvert
Virginia
Warrenton
Cassini
Buckner Held On Mail Fraud Conspiracy Trial
William P. Buckner Jr and four others face mail fraud and conspiracy charges with the Philippine Protective Committee. Prosecutors allege funds were diverted from civic bonds to secure supposed securities, while Buckner’s counsel calls him a lively but not theftful promoter. Trial details continued with defense arguments.
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Buckner
Philippine Protective Committee
Hes Securities
First Wife Describes Alderman as Man of Many Loves
Los Angeles, June 26. Myrl Alderman's first wife testified in court about his romantic life. Mrs. Helen Warne, now his former wife, described him as having numerous affairs while Alma Alderman sues for 150000 in a love theft case. She recounted dinners and introductions involving Annabelle and Dorothy Page, and noted a quarrel in 1930 over Edna Torrence.
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Los Angeles
Myrl Alderman
Helenarne
Alma Alderman
Self
Alderman
Annabelle
Alma
Dorothy Page
Dorothy
Ahepans Hear Order s Governor at Banquet
The Order of Ahepa held its fourth annual convention at the West Virginian hotel with Governor George E. as guest speaker. Local figures including Mr Loucas Seania Beta and Mrs Estelle Betteam attended, and Lions Club quartet provided musical entertainment.
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Order of Snyder
George Vournas
Christine Mou
The
Maids of
Athens
C. G. Paris
Steele
Chamber of Commerce
George E
Order of Ahepa
West Virginian
Loucas
Seania
Hanil
Anente Ge Inemente Group
Cock County
West Virginia
Istont
Ahepa
Ween
D. C
Estelle Beteam
Sonere
Pacaninne
Senslope
Richmond
Lions Club Quartette
Marion
Bluefield Chamber Elects Seven Directors
The Bluefield chamber of commerce announced the election of seven new directors for two-year terms. The new directors are Lee Anderson Joseph H. Bowen C. I. Cheyney G Farr George Ben M. Rish and C Lilley.
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Bluefield
Greater Bluefield
Bluestone Dam Condemnation Case Moves in Court
In federal court the motion to quash a government condemnation notice affecting 30 tracts along the New River near Summers and Mercer counties is under review. West Virginia Power argues notices lack specific grounds while government attorneys seek briefs. private landowners protest the action following a recent congressional act.
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Power Company
Ernest K. James
Charleston
New York
West Virginia
L. R. Via
Dyer
West Virginia Power Company
Govnanan
Mercer
New River
Hatch Urges Bipartisan Support for Anti-Politics Bill
Senator Hatch calls for Democrats and Republicans to back his bill restricting political activity by federal employees. The measure cleared the Senate and awaits House Judiciary Committee action. House GOP leader says administration fears delay. Roosevelt criticizes draft but supports aims.
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Washington
D-Nm
Ex- Washington Forum
NBC
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Martin
Rmass
House
Cen
Bankhead
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Stripped Of His Authority to Cut Value of Dollar
AP dispatch reports Roosevelt no longer has power to adjust the dollar’s value. In parallel, Anglo Japanese talks at Tientsin begin to seek a settlement. British Ambassador Craigie meets Japanese Foreign Minister Arita to frame a settlement with negotiations likely to start soon.
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Hsimking
Manchukuo
Tientsin
Tashiro
China
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Kato
Foreign Office
Roosevelt
Tokyo
Robert Leslie Craigie
Hachiro Arita
Japan
Japanese Offensives Reported Against Foochow and Wenchow Ports
Shanghai on June 27 reports Japanese naval officials advised foreign consuls of offensives against Foochow and Wenchow. Foreign ships were asked to withdraw from both commercial vessels and warships as Japan seeks to close coastal gateways for munitions to Chinese armies.
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Shanghai
Foochow
Wenchow
Japan
Hitch-Hiker Confesses Hall Killing in Grand Rapids
Investigators say Daniel M. Kent, 32, paroled from Michigan prison, confessed to shooting Detroit oil promoter George G. Hall and disposing of the body. Ruby Doty testified at a coroner's inquest about the crime and Kent's motive, including taking $10 and a watch and ring from Hall. Kent claimed he killed Hall to get his money.
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Lansing
Mich
George G. Hall
Detroit
Ira A. Marmon
Daniel M. Kent
Michigan State Prison
Kent
Grand Rapids
Marmon
Hall
Ruby Doty
Albert Schelern
Schelern
Exconvict
Band Leader Loses Wife and Cash in Nevada Divorce
Reno dispatch reports band leader Horace M. Heidt ordered to pay 25 000 to his wife Florence Heidt by July 1 plus ongoing alimony of 100 monthly for five years and 10 000 for their daughter Patricia at 21. Custody awarded to Mrs. Heidt with visitation rights for the father. The couple wed in California on October 2 1924 amid a separation since last April.
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Reno
Nev
Horace M. Heidt
Carson City
Florence W. Heidt
Psec
Dia
Clark A ‘Gulla
Meters Ordered in Huntington Downtown
Huntington council approves installation of parking meters in the downtown business district by a 12 to 1 vote. The ordinance directs enforcement in the central business area and sets the plan for meter placement and operation.
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Huntington Huntington
W. Va
Pene
Silver Group Wins Price Hire
Silverites and expansionists fuse with hard money Republicans in a senate alliance to amend the administration monetary bill. A proposed treasury payment of 7157 an ounce for silver ore provoked a fierce fight, seeking higher prices and opposing foreign silver purchases.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Treasury
Farmer 5 Held for Slaying Two in Hillsboro Case
Five men are in custody as authorities pursue a farmer Frank Case 49 and others for a double slaying in Hillsboro Ohio. Case is alleged to have killed his employer Mrs Janie Richmond 43 and her father in law Dan Setty 73 after quarrels over money and horses. Prosecutors plan a special grand jury as a massive manhunt ends with the fugitive fleeing by truck and on foot before being cornered near Portsmouth.
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Frank Case
Ohio
Janie Richmond
Dan Setty
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Setty
Case
Athens State Hospital
Ralph Pence
Richmond
Kentucky
Dunseith
Letty
Scioto County
Portsmouth
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