Landon Predicted to Win by Economist Leader
Burdette G. Lewis of the American Welfare Association forecasts Governor Alf Landon of Kansas as the next President. He argues Landon’s simplicity and honesty will sweep the nation, advocate decentralization, and oppose federal regimentation while urging state and local control backed by trained leaders. He cites Wisconsin Indiana Kansas and Virginia as demonstrations.
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Denver
Alf Landon
Kansas
Will Rogers
Burdette G. Lewis
American Welfare Association
Landon
Lewis
America
Phillip la Follette
Wisconsin
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
Byrd
Virginia
Japs and Chinese Clash Near Tientsin Over Rifle Range
In Taku near Tientsin Chinese and Japanese troops opened fire after a Japanese detachment aimed to use a rifle range in a village public park. Both sides denied casualties and negotiations were begun to settle the clash.
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Tientsin
Taku
Verse From Home Poem Hung In Courtroom
In Judge Ring s courtroom a framed verse from the Grace Nell Peaetelt poem Home is displayed to remind broken families of love and stability. The display, crafted by W E Vane and presented by the Wesleyan class and city treasurer M F Cox, aims to influence courtroom attitudes toward the troubled home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Henson
Crowell
Ring
St. Paul’s Church
M. F. Cox
Mr. Cox
W. E. Vane
Middle West
Vane
Cox
Judge Ring
H. C. Ring
Grace Nell Crowell
Roosevelt Envoys Survey British Co Operative System
A three man Roosevelt commission completed a two day look at Britain's co operative movement and planned to visit Sweden and return for a full study. Members Jacob Baker Leland Olds and Charles E. Stuart will assess the system before touring Finland Denmark Czechoslovakia Switzerland France and Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Roosevelt
Sweden
Jacob Baker
WPA
Leland Olds
New
35 000 Elks Gather In Los Angeles For Convention
Los Angeles welcomed about 35 000 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks members for the opening of their 72nd national convention. Delegates arrived by train as young women welcomed them with a formal salute. Grand Exalted Ruler James T Hallinan arrives with his family while Gov. David Sholtz of Florida is noted as a possible future leader. The city staged gala festivities centered on a motion picture electrical pageant and a grand parade at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with film celebrities in the procession.
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Los Angeles
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
James T. Hallinan
David Sholtz
Florida
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Mrs S E Robinson 62 Dies at Vinton After Long Illness
Mrs S E Robinson died at her Vinton home after several years of illness. Funeral Monday at 3 p.m. in Fry chapel with Rev W L Currier. burial in Big Grove cemetery. Born Emma L Reiss December 23, 1873 near Ashton Illinois. Married Sherman E Robinson August 31, 1893. Lived in Benton County then Montana, returned to Vinton in 1930. Survived by husband and siblings Anna Klein Ellsworth John F Reiss Martha Reiss Mae Ezra C Reiss and Mrs Josephine Fisher. One child George died in 1928. Member of Methodist church.
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Benton County
Montana
Vinton
Anna Klein
Ellsworth
Wis
John F. Reiss
Garrison
Martha Reiss
Mae Ezra C. Reiss
Josephine Fisher
George
Landon Plans Rest Before Strenuous Campaign Week
Gov. Alf Landon rested in Topeka to escape heat before a week of key events. He will meet Frank Knox in Chicago and finalize his acceptance speech with advisers Taft Robey and Taylor. The Kansas stop includes a ceremony with Rev. Meade and remarks by John D. M. Hamilton and Bertrand Snell.
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Topeka
Kan
Alfred M. Landon
Landon
Kansas
Frank Knox
Chicago
Charles P. Taft
Ralph W. Robey
Earl H. Taylor
Holmes Meade
Meade
Francis Johannes
Kansas City
Catholic Church For
John D. M. Hamilton
Bertrand Snell
Cleveland
Charles L. Meadensas City
Methodist Episcopal Church
Missouri
Estes Park
Colo
Colorado
Oxford Homecoming Set For August 11
Oxford Commercial club set the annual homecoming for Tuesday August 11 with M J Kelly as chairman and Dr William H Reynolds as secretary treasurer The finance committee includes Homer Nunn Fred Schmidt E L Spratt James Floetchinger and M E Baker Publicity chair is M E Baker and William Henderson is marshal A Walford band will provide music Funds from the event will pay the balance on the Oxford community sales barn presentation
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Oxford
Oxford Commercial Club
M. J. Kelly
William H. Reynolds
Homer Nunn
Fred Schmidt
E. L. Spratt
James Floetchinger
M. E. Baker
William Henderson Marshal
Walford
Omaha WPA Worker Is Slain By Wife
Omaha WPA worker Dawson Thompson, 27, was shot and killed by his wife Inez during a family quarrel. Police questioned Mrs Thompson as details emerged from Lloyd Trotter, brother of Mrs Thompson, who said Thompson sought to take her to a beer tavern. she retreated inside and retrieved a revolver before firing as he approached.
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Omaha (Ap
Dawson Thompson
Omaha
WPA
Inez
Inez Thompson
Lloyd Trotter
Thompson
Veteran Discards His Long Underwear in Heat
Mandan North Dakota veteran Charles Roth a 73 year old Mandan Indian war veteran says he has worn long underwear all his life but with the heat rising above 100 degrees for eight days he bought light weight shorts to stay cool.
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Mandan
N. D
Charles Roth
Roth
Mrs Diana Dodge Davies Granted Divorce in Nevada
Mrs Diana Dodge Davies a social figure from New York and daughter of the late Mrs W Earle was granted a sealed uncontested divorce Saturday in Carson City Nevada from Frederick Martin Davies. She received custody of their two children and property rights were settled in an out of court agreement.
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Reno, Nev
Ins
Diana Dodge Davies
New York
W. Earle
Carson City
Nev
Frederick Martin Davies
Funeral Of Former La County Sheriff Today
Ira J. Reed 76 longtime Iowa county sheriff for eight years dies in Flint Michigan two days earlier Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 30 p m at the local Methodist church with Rev C E Fields of Ottumwa officiating Burial in I O O F cemetery Surviving are his widow three daughters Florence of Detroit Elsie Duker and Grace Bricker of Flint a son Melvin of Flint and a niece Mrs Bruce Ro of Marengo
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Marengo
Ira J. Reed
Iowa County
Flint Michigan
C. E. Fields
Ottumwa
Florence
Detroit
Elsie Duker
Grace Bricker
Flint
Melvin
Bruce Ro
Redwood Falls High School Destroyed by Fire
Fire in Redwood Falls Minnesota damaged the high school building Saturday with an estimated loss of 100000. Officials suspect defective wiring as the source of the blaze.
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Redwood Falls
Minn
Roosevelt Repeats Pledge To Work For Security Of Masses
President Roosevelt on a farm porch reiterates commitment to personal security for the masses and urges greater local participation in government. He cites the drought's impact and promises aid while hoping for a hopeful future for victims. He notes upcoming two weeks away from duties aboard a schooner cruise.
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Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt Home Club
Rockland
Omaha Mayor Clears Up London Heat Hoax
Mayor Dan B. Butler received a call from the editor of the London Daily Graphic and doubted the tip, then learned the heat reports were greatly exaggerated. He explained to the caller that the claims were baloney and clarified the real weather situation.
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Omaha
London Paper
O Taha
Dan B. Butler
London
Butler
London Daily Graphic
Desmond De Hagen Faces Four Indictments In Blackmail Ring
New York report says Ernest Desmond De Hagen alias Lord Desmond, tied to a blackmail operation swindling Alfred E. Smith Jr., was returned from Los Angeles and tried to kick Marie Nielsen. He fainted at the district attorney’s office then provided information. Indicted for grand larceny and extortion. associates Max Krone and A Henry Ross also arraigned.
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New York
Ernest Desmond de Hagen
Casanova
Alfred E. Smith, Jr
Los Angeles
de Hagen
Lord Desmond
Marie Nielsen
Desmond
Young Smith
Max Krone
A. Henry Ross
Baby Beef Tour Planned In Iowa County July 13
Iowa county 4 H beef club members will tour seven farms on July 13 led by Carl Oldsen and R W Ashby. Demonstrations cover curling waving hoof trimming housing care and Hereford Angus judging with a detailed hourly schedule.
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Iowa County
Marengo
Carl Oldsen
Iowa Beef Producers Association
R. W. Ashby
Harold Risdon
Sumner
G. F. Eggert
J. W. Driscoll
Troy
F. L. Wardenburg
York
John Malloy
Amphibian Flies 200 Miles To Rescue Wounded Captain
A U S Marine aircraft flew from St Thomas to locate and rescue Captain Terence Burrows of the S S Catherine after a knife wound left him bleeding and critical. Aboard were Lieut Col James Moore Lieut Ward Dickey and Dr T Boling. The ship backed by radio and smoke cues was found, Burrows treated, then transferred to a lifeboat craft and brought to San Juan hospital in time.
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San Juan
P. R
U.S. Marine
Terence Burrows
A. H. Bull Steamship Company
S. S. Catherine
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Catherine
James T. Moore
U. S. Marine Corps
Colonel Moore
Ward Dickey
Marine Corps
T Boling
Marine Radio Station
Jose Cabanillos
U. S. Naval Station
Cabanillos
Dr. Boling
Burrows
Moore
Seaman Hospital
New York
Puerto Rico
Wide Weather Events Reported Across San Joaquin Valley
Earthquakes, snow, rain, frost and fires were reported across the San Joaquin valley on Friday and Saturday. Sequoia National Park felt three quakes with three inches of snow in the park. Ash Mountain and Giant Forest recorded .24 and .40 inches of rain. Sierra National Forest reported three small fires caused by lightning at Northfork headquarters.
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Fresno
Calif
San Joaquin Valley
Sequoia National Park
Ash Mountain
Sierra National Forest
President Roosevelt Encourages Drought Victims Hope
In Hyde Park New York President Roosevelt told drought afflicted farmers they have the right to hope for a future made possible for them The president addressed a group of farmers and urged constructive outlook and resilience amid hardship
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Home Club Rally Hits Drought Plight in Hudson Valley
The annual rally by the Roosevelt Home Club urged relief for drought stricken areas. Speakers criticized federal programs and warned prosperity farmers in the Hudson Valley. The speaker noted 62 New York counties affected to show the vast scale of devastation.
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Roosevelt Home Club
Braves
Hudson Valley
New York State
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