Wurzbach Littleton faction forms Texas Republican group
In Kansas City the Wurzbach-Littleton faction organized a second Texas Republican party in a hotel. C Littleton elected national committeeman and Mrs Harry Wurzbach pavtional committeeman Jack Elgin of San Antonio named state chairman. Unseated 18 district delegates designated by district chairmen. Creager, a recognized Texas committeeman, dismissed the move as not serious.
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United Press
Kansas City
Texas
Wurzbach-Littleton
C. Littleton
Harry Wurzbach
Jack Elgin
San Antonio
R. B. Creager
Storm Hits Arkansas Leaves Two Dead in LeFlore County
Fort Smith reports two fatalities from a high wind and cloud burst in LeFlore county on Wednesday night. Several houses were wrecked and residents sheltered in cellars. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Smith of Poteau Oklahoma are reported dead.
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United Press
Fort Smith
LeFlore County
Here
W. E. Smith
Poteau
Okla
Stand-to Oil Co. Indiana Chairman Acquitted on Contempt Charge
Robert W. Stewart chairman of the Stand-to Oil Co. of Indiana was acquitted by a jury on the contempt of court charge in WALRINGTON on June 14.
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A Willey] Press
Walrinton
Robert W. Stewart
Stand-to Oil Co
Indiana
Aviator Plans New York Flight From Lisbon
Captain F. T. Courtney, a British aviator, arrived from Pisa preparing a seaplane flight to New York via the Azores. His prior attempt ended when his craft wrecked on the Spanish coast en route from Plymouth.
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United Press
Lisbon
F. T. Courtney
Pisa
Italy
New York
Azores Islands
Plymouth
Very Curious Freak of Nature Observed in Tree Section
G W Jackson a timber dealer visited Bowie county with a load of timber and showed a red oak section with a limb that grew from the trunk and rejoined the main stem resembling grafting. Onlookers gathered around his car noting nature's oddity.
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G. W. Jackson
Bowie County
Mr. Jackson
Lady 90 Years Old Joins Kansas City Convention
The only gatecrasher admitted without a pass was Mrs. J. C. McConnell from Hastings New York. She claimed to have come from New York to see the convention and was admitted after speaking with a policeman. She is 9 years old.
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Unitel Press
Kansas City
J. C. McConnell
Hastings
New York
Alabama yields to California in convention roll call
Kansas City June 14. Arrangements set that the Alabama delegation first on the roll will yield the floor to California. Herbert Hoover is to be the first candidate nominated, per Charles S. Kennemar, chairman of the Alabama delegation.
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United Press
Kansas City
Alabama
California
Herbert Hoover
Charles S. Kennemar
Tornado Rips Through Arkansas Town Destroys Fifty Buildings
A June tornado struck Harrison Arkansas about twenty miles northeast of Pyatt and damaged nearly all structures in the town. One person was seriously injured and the events were reported by Tom Melton. About fifty buildings were destroyed.
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Harrison
Ark
Republicans Adopt Platform at Kansas City Convention
Kansas City June 14 The Republican platform is ready to present to the convention. It calls for farm relief prohibition enforcement denounces corruption in government and opposes excessive campaign expenditures. The full platform committee adopted the planks late Wednesday night following subcommittee recommendations.
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United Press
Kansas City
Air ambulance service links Kern County to San Francisco
Air ambulances have begun operating between Kern county and San Francisco, a journey of about 300 miles. The first flight carried an 18 year old girl and a 45 year old engineer needing a special operation. On the return trip two other tuberculosis patients undergoing reoperation were transported.
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United Press
San Francisco
Kern County
Death of Father Leads to Vendetta Killing in Louisiana
In Caddo Parish near Shreveport a debt dispute ends with Henry Prudhomme, 55, fatally wounding Phil Lips Lalena, his employer. Marion Lalena, 22, son of the landowner, shot Prudhomme and then surrendered, after which he was captured.
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Shreveport
Caddo Parish
Henry Prudhomme
Phillips Lalena
Prudhomme
Marion Lalena
Lalena
Hoover or Bust Slogan Dominates GOP Kansas City Convention
Kansas City June 14 The fourth session of the Republican convention opened at 10 02 am with plans to nominate Hoover before adjournment. The farmers and their backers prepare for a final clash as votes on their battle are debated amid the nominating push.
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United Press
Kansas City
Hoover
Wll
Flor
Bonham Chamber Holds Informative Tuesday Meeting
The Bonham Junior Chamber of Commerce held a lively session at the Fannin Club with President Fouts presiding. Reports from committees covered dairy activity a Jersey bull in transit and a June 16 membership drive for Fannin County aligned with the East Texas Chamber of Commerce.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Fannin Club
Risser
Fannin County
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Miss Eldridge
County Home
Bonham
Fannin County Fair Grounds
Cyclone wrecks planes killing one pilot and halting maneuvers
Paris dispatch reports a cyclone struck a squadron of twenty one army planes en route from Nancy to Paris. Eight landed safely, ten reported missing, and one pilot was killed as the storm disrupted night maneuvers. Three ships were also cited in the storm.
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United Press
Paris
Nancy
Swiss Cantons Adopt Apprenticeship System for Housekeepers
Fourteen Swiss cantons have adopted a year long apprenticeship for girls to become qualified housekeepers. Ten cantons require apprenticeship exams and certificates at completion. The system helps training and placement, with certificates aiding job searches.
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United Press
Geneva
Democrats Press Farmers to Back Real Town Convention Support
Houston dispatch reports a large farmer march toward a Real Town convention, tied to the Democratic party. National chairman Jem Shaver and committee member Jesse H. vow fair terms and support for farmers, while promising home merchants welcome.
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Houston
Kan
Democratic Party
Jem Shaver
National Democratic Mi'tee
Jesse H
Committee On
Armed bandits rob Home Trust Bank in Kansas City
Eight heavily armed men robbed the Home Trust Company near the Republican convention hall this morning. Police officer F. H. Smith was wounded while thwarting the getaway as tear gas filled the bank and streets. A bystander, M. Lillian Roland, 17, and patrolman Darre Carps Haw were struck by bullets. Loot amount unclear due to gas. reports say $2.10 taken from the bank.
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United Press
Kansas City
Home Trust Company
F. H. Smith
Lillian Roland
Darre
Carps Haw
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