Landon Keen To Get Started In Campaign Move
Gov. Alf Landon opened his first day as the Republican presidential nominee by urging immediate action against the enemy and signaling plans with Col. Frank Knox. He named John D. M. Hamilton to head the national committee, and said he would meet Knox and others to map strategy while considering host cities for nominating events. He also telegraphed confidence to the Cleveland convention chairman and anticipated formal nomination steps.
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Topeka
Kaeshine
Fvigurong
Ail M. Landon
Cleveland
Frank Knox
John D M. Hamilton
Knox
Republican National Committee
Landon
Catal
Independence
London
Bertrand H. Snell
Andon
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Hoover
State GOP Meets Today at Clarksburg
Clarksburg hosts the State GOP gathering as Homer B. Woods plans retirement this year and renomination is likely for others. Kimball expects about 1,700 delegates to choose nominees, adopt a platform, and prep for the fall campaign with notable figures like Walter Hellanan, Cara Ebert, Hugh Ike Shott, and James B. Clendenin among attendees.
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Homer B. Woods
Kimball
Cleveland
National
Walter 5. Hellanan
Cara Ebert
Hugh Ike Shott
Bluefield
U. S
James B. Clendenin
Dave Gideon
Huntington
Jim Shott
H. C. Greer
Morgantown
Mass Murders For Insurance Probed
District attorney says a murder insurance ring is under probe with evidence linking Kalgas to arsenic death and similar cases in Ludlow and Chicopee. He cites over 40 deaths in Ludlow Indian Orchard Springfield to be investigated while describing the scheme as causing accidental deaths after heavy policy issuances.
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Kalgas
Frank Krol
Jacob Znos
Ludlow
Mass
Chicopee
Indian Orchard
Springfield
Cotler
Insurance scam misleads victims into chronic illness
A historical account describes policy beneficiaries and premium payments preceding unnamed fatal accidents. Police investigations suggest chronic illnesses may mask arsenical poisoning from repeated small doses over months, deceiving friends and authorities.
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Ator
Judge Hudson Resets Circuit Court Docket
Judge Hudson yesterday reset the circuit court docket for the term. Scheduled sessions include June 15 State of West Virginia versus Citizens National Bank of Philippi. June 17 Ethel June White versus New York Central Railroad and Elizabeth Akers versus Charleston General Hospital. June 18 Georgia Garrison versus J. F. Hunt. June 22 T. W. Guyne and Chilton Block Coal Company versus Ray J. Rnder and Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. June 23 Nellie Matthews versus Mary Elizabeth Brittan. Andrew Ko Nomar versus Jefferson Standard Life Insurance. June 25 In Sturgeon versus Provident Life and Accident Insurance.
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Arthur P. Hudson
State of
West Virginia
Citizens National Bank of
Philippi
Ethel June White
New York Central Railroad Company
Elizabeth Akers
Charleston General Hospital
Georgia Garrison
J. 5
Hunt
T. W. Guyne
Chilton Block Coal Company
Ray J. Rnders
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Nellie Matthews
Mary Elizabeth Brittan
Andrew Ko Nomar
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company
Governor Kump Will Address Legislature
Governor Kump states he will address the legislature and consider suitable personnel for important service duties. He emphasizes acting in the public welfare and that selections will be made with care.
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Kump
Editor and Mayor Marked For Death
In 1934 Highland Park figures face surname tied upheaval as Markland and Leslie J. Black are named in warrants following Dayton Dean's statement about a Black Legion pact to dominate Poole’s killers and purge rivals Kingsley. The suspension of McCrea’s assistant prosecutor looms amid the scandal.
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Highland Park
Markland
McCrea
Leslie J. Black
Wolverine Republica League
Common Pleasant Ary
Dayton Dean
Charles A. Poole
Black Legion
Kingsley
Local WPA Leaders Head to Jackson's Mill Conference
Carl Davis Roy H Pierson Robert S Spilman Harry L Matthews Roy Smarr and C Bernard Gates depart early today for Jackson's Mill to attend a state WPA conference.
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Carl Davis
Roy H. Pierson
Robert S. Spilman
Je. Harry L. Matthews
Roy Smarr
C. Bernard Gates
Jackson's Mill
WPA
HOLC Shifts From Lending to Collecting Cash Nationwide
HOLC orders all Loans Here offices closed at midnight to replace notices with Pay Here posters. Officials say the agency will focus on collecting monthly payments from over a million homeowners while continuing emergency loans for distressed borrowers. Many borrowers have defaulted and foreclosures have begun. average loan about 3400 with 24 monthly payments for 15 years, with over 10 million repaid early.
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Washington
Fins i
Home Owners Loan Corporation
HOLC
Presi
Federal Treasury
Ful
Obituaries and funeral notices from a regional paper
A long obituary list details funerals for Lucas Jane, Katie Barth, David A. Casto, Hartung, Olive Davis, Nora Low mortuary events, and other local figures. Services span Pleasant View M E, Spring Hill, Gauley Bridge, Kenna, and Winifrede cemeteries with interments planned at local churches and cemeteries. survivors include relatives across Charleston, Welch, and surrounding counties.
Borah Silent on Future Role in Gold Standard Debate
Idaho Senator Borah declines to outline his future political role amid a telegram from Landon to the convention. He signals opposition to the gold standard if it harms the domestic economy and agricultural producers. Borah avoids commenting on a possible Senate run or campaign plans while noting reelection appears uncertain.
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Léa
Gov, Landon
Bo- Tah
Landon
Landon Letter Predicting GOP Victory Message
Governor Alfred M Landon replies to Bertrand H Snell at the Republican national convention in Cleveland. The telegram affirms faith in constitutional government and the American system, urging duty, unity, and belief in victory in the November election. It quotes Lincoln's spirit and pledges to uphold freedoms and justice.
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Cleveland
Aye ML Landon
Bertrand H. Snell
Ohio
Thomas Jefferson
Republican Party
Abraham Lincoln
Snell
Landon
Alfred M. Landon
Topeka
Kansas
United States
Girl Editor 1 Gets Praise of Landon
The Star features a letter to Gloria Lee Hoyt a sixth grade publisher editor and reporter from Alt M Landon thanking her for supporting his Republican presidential bid. The paper started small with five copies and grew to about fifty circulation ahead of New Jersey primaries.
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Mountain Lakes
N. 2
The
Star
Alt M. Landon
Gloria Lee Hoyt
Gloria
New Jersey
Landon
Kansas
Cleveland
Colonel Knox Nominated Landon Running Mate
Colonel Knox a Chicago publisher is noted as a running mate for Landon. The piece praises three former senators as a focused campaign team moving briskly across states, with each senator tracking the other’s progress and contributing to a landslide victory salute.
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Colonel Knox
Chicago
Landon
Moses
Reed
Bingham
FDR Attacks Monopoly as Texas Crowd Hears Speech
President Roosevelt faces a large Texas audience condemning monopolies that shield big interests while harming small competitors and the public. He cites rising prosperity and returns to the theme of democratic opportunity. Later he tours the area with son Elliott, spending a night with the First Lady and planning a visit to Denison.
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Peale
Texas
Elliott
Mrs. Roosevelt
White House
Denison
Auto Larceny Charge Shocks State Police Chase
James Burford and Ralph Ryan were arrested by state police yesterday morning for auto larceny from A. G. Mathews and possession of 50 gallons of whisky. Troopers C A Thompson and Obra Bell identified the car on the St Albans road and pursued it with gunfire heard before the vehicle was halted. The pair are jailed in county custody.
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James Burford
Ralph Ryan
A. G. Mathews
C. A. Thompson
Obra Bell
St Albans
Burford
Ryan
Burglaries Reported Near Washington and Virginia Streets
Burglaries investigated report entries at two service stations on Washington and Waits streets and Virginia and Wet Frets. One break in occurred at Puce Oil station with nothing stolen. the other at Mormon off ration site where silver items valued about ten dollars were reported.
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We Gasoline
Vie
Wastington
Waits Streets
Virginia
Nitra News Alumni Event and Local Society Notes
Nitra high school alumni plan an evening reunion at Rutfner hall in Charleston with the Commanders orchestra providing music. Local residents listed include Mrs C H Fisher and family, Ralph Faresot from Nineteenth Street, and Mr and Mrs L B 90 Kessel who bought a home at 26 Twenty-first Street from the Industrial Corporation. Vandal Lyons returns from Morganton to spend the summer with his parents. J Bennett of the Viscose Company New York office and Shoemaker of the Parkersburg office were in town for business at the local plant. Beverly Fleck, William Fleck, and relatives from South Charleston and Spring Hill are noted among extended family.
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Niro Hugh School
Charleston
Mur
C. H. Fisher
Coughters Ficlen
Meine
Columbus
Reests
Mt Id Blys
Ralph Faresot
Kessel
Ias
Towenty-fist Street
Lorain
Vandal Lyons
Hame
Morganton
West Virginia University
D. Lyons
J. Bennett
New York
Viscose Company
Parkersburg
Viscose
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Sebo
Warden’s Food Market
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Ste
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Fatie Barth
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Ling
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Hartung
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David A Casio
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Starold Tennant
Harald J. Tennant
Cal Avenue
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Pleasant View M. E. Churchs
John Camberledge
Jennie Shirkey
Jonnie McIntosh Shirkey
Sherman Shirkey
Charles Goff
Valley Toad
Edgewood
Bartlett
Th. Workman
Spring Hill Cemetery
Oiher
Nell D. Clark
Emerson, Ind
Grace Shirkey
George McIintosh
Wheeling
Jonathan
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Honcevette
Mizle County
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Besaco
Raleigh County
J. D. Link
Forest City
N.C
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A. B. Ledbetter
Newton, Ga
J. R. Long
Shirkey
Central M. E. Church
Alex Laing
James D. Martin
R. A. Goff
C. M. Jiiden
Wilbur Matheny
W. Dolman
W. E. Bollinger
Gladys Weave
Marlacus Weaver
Blooming Ruse
Aters
Fields Creek
Green Cemetery
Winifrede
Garfield Hudson
Ernest Vanhonk
Ernest Vanioix
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H. P. Woodson
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Vanhook
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Aree
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Robson
Coal Valley Hospital
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B.C. Hooper
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Brad Bates
Washington Street
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Dolican and Hingham Mortuary
Samuel
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Martin
Lore Matty
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James N. F
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Borh
William Withrow
William Withrew
Stockton Street
Johnson and Cunningham
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J. M. Bleekers
J. M. Fhoof Spring Imm
St. Albans
St. Paul ME
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Spring Hill
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Memorial Park
Remington
Salez
B. E. Proctor
Borah
Quirstia
Lanateney
Senate
Roose
Lincoln
Alf M. Landon
Kopudt
Sherbrook Distributing CO
Cincinnati
Sherbrook Products
Nitra News
Mise Beverly Fleck
William Fleck
Mes
Lra Maynor
South Charleston
J. F. Spence
X. H. Burruss
W. F. Bueress
Rome
Aimee
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