Farmers Rally for Lowden as Farm Vote Pivot
A large gathering of 3,000 farmers and civic leaders in the Midwest urged action to support Frank Lowden for president. Speakers criticized Coolidge’s veto of farm relief and pressed for a Middle West Republican–Southern Democrat coalition to secure better agricultural policy. A proposed coalition faced caution from Senator Harold Kessinger, who warned against splitting the party and advocated a pragmatic, issue driven campaign centered on tariffs and farming interests.
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Middlc
West
Hoover
North
Coolidge
Lowden
Hoovers
Carl Vrooman
Giver
Wilson
Kansas City
Ham
Houston
Vrooman
South
America
Frank de Lowden
United States
Byrd
Kessinger
Harold Kessinger
Aurore
Smith
Middle West
Putlahorry
Frank Lowden
Garage Owner Shot in Racket War at 2 PM
Dave Abin, 36, president of the Midwest Garage association, was shot and seriously wounded while returning home today. His wife, Tlatllan, was with him when another car forced them to the curb. Abin was shot through the back and right arm and taken to a vacant lot. He is expected to recover.
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Chivasce
Dave Abin
Aar
Abin
Midwest Garage Association
Tlatllan
Alin
Bomb train of war lord Chang Tso Lin injured in Mukden blast
Reports say Chang Tso Lin, retiring north China governor, was wounded when his special train was bombed near Mukden. Several aides and guards were killed, and Japanese troops aided in restoring order as troops concentrated in the walled city. Chinese officials and ministers were among the injured.
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An Pu
Min
China
Mukden
Chang Tso-Lin
Peking
U.P
Chang Tso Lin
Ictater
North China
Chang
Feking
Tao To
Kao
Wu Chun Shen
Weilum Kiang
Gaga
Lomion
Two Iowa men killed in Blue Island crash
Warner Whipple age 44 of Sycamore and O Dean 73 of Colo Iowa were killed when a Grand Trunk express struck the Ford coupe they rode in near Glue Island Blue Island. The crash left the car demolished and both men's bodies mangled as Chicago authorities investigate blame and funeral plans.
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Warner Whipple
Sycamore
O. Dean
Colo
Iowa
Glue Island
Chitaco
Dean
Delvalh
Unson
Virgil Cook
North Second Street
Dear
Warner Whiptie
Greenville
Ohio
James Whipple
Whippie
Blue Island
Whipple
Kreuger Moreie
Seferdt
Chicago
Wey
Epgineer
Crein
Still Search Icy Wastes to Find Lost Men
Moscow reports renewed efforts in the North as rescue parties reach the frozen regions to locate General Aro berte Nobile and his crew aboard the Malia. The Braganza, carrying Italian hunters, sails north toward Amsterdam Island while the Citta Mi Milano relief ship dismantles its hangar for the returning expedition. Lieut. Laetxen Hotnr prepares an early reconnaissance flight along the coast.
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Moscow
Taliaik
Kings Bay
Braganza
Amsterdam Island
Citta Mi Milano
North Pole
Hobby
King Tay
Laetxen Hotnr
Famous Russian Guest at State Capital Today
Sprinefield MT June 4 Professor Paul N Mitlukev former Russian foreign affairs minister was guest of honor at a luncheon by the Springfield Mid-Day Luncheon Club. He taught at the University of Moscow and credited as the brains of the Russian revolution. He will speak on the present situation in Passi.
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Sprinefield
U.P
Paul N. Mitlukev
Russia
Mitluke St
University of Moscow
Iie
Passi
Lindbergh Flies East to an Unknown Port
El Paso dispatch reports Charles A Lindhorst departed for an unannounced eastern destination after refueling in El Paso. The trans Atlantic flyer arrived from California and spent the night due to a sandstorm delaying his course.
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Lindbergh
el Paso
Tex
U.P
Coonel
Charles A. Lindhorst
California
Episco clash ends in death after shootout in Charlestor
A confrontation at Charlestor C on June 4 left A P Guerry mortally wounded during an argument with Rev Woodward. Woodward then killed himself. Guerry died at a local hospital. details were unavailable.
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Charlestor
Flight Plan for Earhart Trio Heads Toward London
In St Johns Newfoundland on June 4, Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz and Lew Gordon prepared to depart Trepassey Bay for London after a Halifax theft delay. The Fokker Friendship monoplane with pontoons was refueled and ready to fly, weather reported excellent for crossing the North Atlantic toward England from Newfoundland.
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St. Johns N. F
Halifax
Trepassy Bay
Amelia Earhart
Wilmer Stultz
Louw Gordon
London
Wye
Treopassy Bay
Burhart
Harfor
Amelia Parmort
Keston
Wilmer Stuliz
Lew Gorden
Newfoundland
Montreal Star
Trepassey
Heaton
England
Richard E. Byrd
Byrd
Boston
Trespassey
St. John's
Mechanical Science Corporation of DelaWare
George Palmer Putnam
Pallisher
Grand Jury To Hear Big Clean Up In Chico
Chico June 4 UPI The special grand jury begins soon to probe bombings kidnappings and vote frauds tied to Chienco's last primary election. Chief Justice William Vo directs the panel to assign responsibility for attacks on Senator Charles S Deneen and Judge John A Swanson and for the assassination of Diamond Joe Asposito and the election day killing of Octavius Cranly Deneen ward committeeman candidate.
No Decision Made Yet on Sinclair Appeal in Teapot Dome case
Washington June 4. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia adjourned without action on Harry F. Sinclair’s appeal from his contempt sentence for defying Senate questions on Teapot Dome. The next meeting is in October. Sinclair remains free on bond until a decision.
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Sinclair
Washington
Matriet of Columbia Court of —Appeals
Harry F. Sinsvlain
Macnate
Senate
Weather outlook for Veminoiss region shows showers east
Mostly cloudy tonight with showers in the east and south portions and cooler southeast section. Tuesday looks fair and cooler overall with light winds and unsettled intervals.
Baccalaureate Services Draw Big Crowd at 1928 Graduation
Rev. BE Magnusson urged character building and faith as life measures beyond wealth at the Baccalaureate address before the 1928 high school graduating class. The afternoon service at the high school auditorium was well attended, balcony opened for overflow, with First Lutheran Church choir and Emilie Burnham providing music. Graduation exercises set for Tuesday June 7 at eight in the auditorium, alongside the Senior class play Come Out of the Kitchen, junior prom, and Alumni banquet later in the week.
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BE. W. Magnusson
Magnusson
First Lutheran Church
W. C. Goodyear
Emilie Burnham
Thompson May Resign to Seek Governor’s Seat
The June term of the Illinois supreme court opens with Judge Floyd F. Thompson of Rock Island, Democratic candidate for governor, possibly resigning from the bench to run. He hinted at announcing at this term or at the April term he might resign to focus on the governor’s race.
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Thompson
Sprimetiel
U.P
Illinois Supreme Court
Usin Ilinois
Floyd F. Thompson
Rock Islam
Republican mood at Kansas City convention focal point of 1932 race
Washington reports indicate Republicans are unsettled about the Kansas City convention. Hoover faces 277 instructed and 105 uninstructed delegates, with 882 total. Lowden runs second with 215. Opponents doubt Hoover can win a majority and hint at possible efforts to nominate Coolidge. The Dawes Watson Lowden faction favors pressuring Coolidge nomination.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
U.P
Kansas City
Commerce Hoover
Curtis
Coolidge
Hoover
Frank Lowden
Ilinois
May Family in Mishap Ends in Tragedy at North Aurora
Edwin May Jr died when a truck he rode in was struck by a street car at North Aurora. His father Eddie May was injured and hospitalised, with two other boys uninjured. The prior week saw Leonard May and Kenneth May suffer separate injuries in New York City and Crystal Lake respectively. Naval services are planned in Aurora for the family.
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Leonard May
North Aurora
Edwin May
Kenneth May
Crystal Lake
Eddie May
Aurora
May
Harry May
Auror
Mrs W Snyder dies at Geneva home after illness
Mrs W E Snyder long time DeKalb resident and mother of Harwell Snyder died Saturday in Geneva after several months of illness. Surviving are husband Hazewell and two daughters. Funeral services were held in Geneva this afternoon with interment in Kankakee.
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W. E. Snyder
Harwell Snyder
Geneva
Want Ad Finds Money Search for the Owner
A Chronicle want ad helped recover a roll of bills lost by an owner who did not leave his ties or address when placing the ad. The money was returned after the notice appeared two nights last week, and the owner must now come to claim it.
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Chronicle
Steve Lacey to Stand Trial for Aircraft Theft
Steve Lacey, formerly a pilot for Dr. Neubauer of Hinckley, was held on $1,000 bonds for trial in Indianapolis by U S Commissioner James St Glass. He faces an airplane theft charge tied to a Richmond Indiana to Galena Illinois flight and a violation of the Dyer law. Lacey denies stealing the plane.
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Steve Lacey
Dr. Neubauer
Hinckley
Indianapolis
Ind
United States
James St. Glass
Richmond
Galena
Ilinois
Lacey
Delegates Favor Hoover Ties in Florida Fight at RNC
The Republican National Committee settled a Florida contest, backing a Hoover delegation headed by W. R. O Neil of Orlando. Four at large delegates and alternates were affected. district selections awaited. Senator Reed Smoot led platform prep in Kansas City with farm relief at issue and an agriculture plank likely. Clarence Buck boosted Frank Lowden with claims of 300 votes and a farm relief plank tied to Lowden’s stance.
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Kansas
Herbert Hoover
Florida
W. R. O'Neil
Orlando
Kansas City
U.R
Reed Smoot
Utah
Smoot
National Republican Committee
Porto Rico
George W. Dean
Commerce Hoover
Glen BE
Skipper
Hoover
Clarence F. Buck
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Lowden
Buck
Margaret Ward Much Better Is Report Today
From the George Ward home on Second street this afternoon comes news that Margaret Ward, the seriously ill child, is much improved. She has battled double pneumonia for several days, and her condition recently wavered between danger and recovery as doctors and nurses now believe she may soon be out of danger.
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George Ward
Second Street
Margaret
Franklin Street
Will Fiddle His Way Across the Country
Litchfield Tl June 4 Otto Funk, a 62 year old Irving violinist who has played old time dance music for 40 years plans a one man bunion derby. He says he will fiddle his way from New York to San Francisco turning travel into a musical trek across the country.
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Litchfield
U.P
Otto Funk
Irving
Funk
New York
San Francisco
Southern Cross nears Suva in Pacific flight
Trans Pacific plane Southern Cross led by Captain Charles Kingsford Smith neared Suva Fiji Islands after more than 2300 miles flown in about 25 hours. Head winds slowed progress to 100 mph while radio reports noted improving weather then stormy conditions and distant Honolulu signals as the crew sought bearings for the final leg.
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Honolulu
U.P
Southern Cross
Hawaii
Suva
Fiji Islands
Pacific
Australia
Pacific Coast
Charles Kingsford-Smith
James Warner
Radio Corporation of America
Barking Sands
Kauai
Sore Ta Ete
Samoa
T. H
Mutual Wireless Company
South Sea Islands
Illinois Student Pastor Delivers Baccalaureate Address at State College
Dr Stephen E Fisher student pastor University of Illinois spoke to the graduating class of State College last evening in a full auditorium. He urged teachers to be community leaders and highlighted the church role in forming good citizenship. Rev L L Hammitt gave invocation and benediction. Treble Clef provided musical numbers as President J Brown read the scripture.
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Illinois
Larg
L. L. Hammitt
Methodist Church
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