Bolters Rally in Birmingham Today
Birmingham July 4 AP The Heflin and Locke independents rally across Alabama as they form in opposition to the Democratic exclusion. They expect no nominations today but plan to endorse their ticket at a later meeting while discussing a broader opposition to the Democratic slate in the November election.
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Birmingham
Ala
Planz
J. Thomas Heflin
Dudge Hugh A. Locke
United States Senate
Heflin
Judge Locker
Democratic Executive Committee
Judge Locke
O F the Rally
Alabama
Madge Locke
D. M. Powell
Greenville
Senator Heflin
Clanton Youth Killed In Automobile Wreck
Cato Roebuck age 18 died when the car carrying him and companions overturned on the Elmo Clanton highway south of Clanton Alabama. Four other occupants including Roebuck’s brother escaped with slight injuries. Funeral services planned with burial in the family cemetery.
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Clanton
Ala
Cato Roebuck
Wife of General Wilkinson Dies in Prattville
Eugenia Gaston Wilkinson 47 wife of General J E Wilkinson commander of the first brigade Alabama division United Confederate veterans died at their Prattville home after illness begun June 3 during the Biloxi Confederate veterans reunion. Survived by two sons Dr Geo Wilkinson Birmingham and Dr J E Wilkinson Jr Prattville. two daughters Mrs Hatter Brown Birmingham and Mrs W W Moss Auburn. Funeral at home tomorrow 10 AM with burial in Prattville Willie cemetery.
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Prattville
Ala
Eugenia Gaston Wilkinson
J. E. Wilkingen
Alabama
United Confederate Veterans
Veterans relief pensions scale set by new law
Washington July 4 AP The new veterans relief law provides pensions for World War service members disabled since discharge. Pensions range from 12 to 40 dollars monthly by disability degree with a 60 dollar cap as restored by conferees. Taxpaying veterans are ineligible. Hoover urged keeping house levels. Conferees faced opposition from some senators and independents.
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Washington
House
Senate
Hoover
Warden Guarded After Fleagle Execution Threat
CONON CITY Colo July 4 AP His family removed a guard surrounds the home of Warden F E Crawford as a precaution in connection with the execution of Ralph Fleagle a member of the gang blamed for the $200000 Lamar bank robbery and killings two years ago Authorities fear Jake Fleagle brother of the condemned man may attempt a last minute rescue as the exact time of the execution was not yet set but expected tomorrow or Monday
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Conon City
Colo
F. E. Crawford
Ralph Fleagle
Fleagle
Lamar
Jake Fleagle
Exploding Chemicals Kill Seven at Castleford Plant
Exploding chemicals killed seven people instantly and wrecked the Hickson and Parsons chemical works in Castleford England. Over twenty were injured and rushed to hospitals as rescuers searched the debris amid dense smoke. A passerby drowned after being thrown into a river by the blast.
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Castleford
Eng
Hickson and Parsons Chemical Works
Captain Coste Readies For Trans Atlantic Attempt
Captain Diecudomne Coste and mechanic Maurice Bellonte plan to mount a new motor in their aircraft the Question Mark in coming days. A 14 hour test flight over northern France went well and sparked rumors they would depart for New York soon. The takeoff is not expected before July 19 when a full moon aids navigation.
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Villacoublay
France
Diecudomne Coste
Maurice Bellonte
Atlantic
New York
Costa
Southern Cross Lands in Salt Lake City on Europe to Oakland Flight
The Southern Cross under Wing Commander Charles Kingsford Smith and a crew of three halted in Salt Lake City at 9 a.m. as the bold ocean crossing from Europe nears its final leg to Oakland California. The party rested after the nonstop flight from Caligaga.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Southern Cross
Oakland
Calif
Europe
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Caicaga
Washington Twelfth Amendment Controversy and Hoover Signature
The 72nd Congress adjourned its first session with a vote on the Washingtonian amendment withdrawn, then adjournment approved after nominating actions. President Hoover signed the veterans bill and other measures as senators and representatives converged in the Capitol. House and Senate leadership contended for speaking time amid crowd noise, with substitutes presiding.
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Watson
Indiana
Republica
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Senate
Hoover
Capitol
House
District of Columbia
Fess
Ohio
Curtis
Mapes
Michigan
Democratic Leader Absence Noted in Arkanees Row
In New York, the absence of democratic leader Robinson of Arkanees is noted, signaling unclear leadership dynamics within the party and potential implications for upcoming local affairs.
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New York
Robinson of Arkanees
Red Burke Alleged In Bi-Jack Operations In Detroit
Police express doubt about ex artata man named Cannon and Colling who used police badges to intimidate pig operators and rioters in alleged liquor hijacking schemes. Julia Ruffel claims Collins and Cannon ran liquor and hijacking rings. Stitzel is held by Chicago police.
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Fage
Cannon
Colling
Julia Ruffel
Collins
Stitzel
Chicago
McRae and Braxton Lead Dothan Negro School Census
G. W. McRae principal and Mollie E. Braxton a teacher head the census of all Negro school children in Dothan. They seek counts of children aged six to twenty one to aid the education department next year. Call 573 to participate.
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G. W. McRae
Dothan
Mollie E. Braxton
Profestor McRae
Department of Education
Art Museum Bequest To Asheville From English Millionaire
Philip S Henry, a retired English millionaire, donates a 70000 art museum to Asheville North Carolina. The act expands the city’s cultural resources and reflects patronage by an international benefactor.
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Asheville, N. C
Philip S. Henry
Albert Woodham Injured At Work In Dawsey Sheet Metal
Albert Woodman of East Lafayette Street suffered a badly cut right wrist while at Dawsey Sheet Metal Works at 204 East Main Street early today. He was rushed to a local hospital where the wound was dressed. The injury is not serious.
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Albert Woodman
East LaFayette Street
Dawsey Sheet Metal Works
East Main Street
Tragic Fourth of July Collision Near Lenoir City
Mason Bitner, 32, was killed instantly when his car collided with a truck near Lenoir City. Willis Vann, 33, the driver, escaped with no serious injuries. The pair were en route from Chattanooga to Greenville to celebrate Independence Day. Telephone service is planned between Helsingfors, Finland and Melbourne and Sydney, Australia.
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Greenville, Tenn
Mason Bitner
Lenoir City
Willis Vann
Chattanooga
Greenville
Helsingfors
Finland
Melbourne
Sydney
Australia
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Sales Report
Cotton market quiet with prices easing across grades. American middling fair 8.93, strict good middling 8.48, good middling 8.13, strict middling 7.88, middling 7.63, strict low middling 7.33, low middling 6.78, strict good ordinary 6.08, good ordinary 5.68. Sales 4,000 bales, including 2,000 American. Receipts 3,000 bales, including 1,700 American. Futures closed quiet and steady with July 7.22, October 6.98, December 6.98, January 7.00.
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Liverpool
Woman Killed by Train in Birmingham
A woman identified as Mrs Doris Moenk, 60, was struck and killed by an Alabama Great Southern passenger train in Birmingham. Witnesses said she appeared dazed after seeing the locomotive while crossing the tracks.
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Birmingham
Ala
Doris Moenk
Alabama Great Southern
Kiwanis Clubs Work to Bridge Town and Country in Texas
In Texas Kiwanis clubs aim to improve relations between town and country communities. Local leaders emphasize cooperation, shared projects, and service to foster unity across rural and urban areas.
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Texas
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Red) Jackson
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Harrison
Mississippi
Red Burke
Detroit
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Sultana
Ann Page
Rajah
Quacker Maid
California
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Pacino
Professor McRae
Mollie Braxton
Albert Woodham
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