Opening Debate On Treaty Begun By Senator Hale
Senator Hale opened the Senate debate on the naval treaty arguing ratification would show U S capability to defend its interests. He criticized the pact for giving Japan a better rate for capital ships and leaving the United States hampered while Britain is hamstrung, risking a weaker navy after 1936. He warned the agreement would fail to ensure parity with Britain.
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Senate Today
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Destructive Utah Rain Ravages Cities and Rail Lines
A historic Utah rainstorm floods Wasatch canyons and urban areas with mud and boulders. The Union Pacific main line is blocked at Devil's Gate by a 25 foot high debris mound, with restoration expected to take a week. No deaths reported though residents faced sudden floods and property damage reaching thousands.
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Weber Canyon
Davis Canyon
Farmington
Ronald Olsen
Filling Station Robbery Attempted in Dothan Last Night
Dothan police hunt clues after an attempted robbery at Hughes Filling Station on East Troy Street. A thief broke a window, battered the safe knob, but failed to open the safe as about $390 remained inside. J B Hughes reported the break early today. police suspect knowledge of the stash.
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Hughes
East Troy Street
Main Street
Child Drowns In Long Beach Flood Channel
CHI LD DROWNING CASE IN LONG BEACH SHOCKS COMMUNITY Police say La Verna McDon confessed to holding three year old Jimmy Ellis under water in a flood control channel until he stopped moving The per son is held by authorities as medical experts prepare statements on the case.
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Los Angeles
Cap la Verna McDon
Jimmy Ellis
Long Beach
Huston Keeps Chairmanship Despite Foes
Claudius Huston announced to Republican leaders he will declare his status as national committee chairman after the Senate adjourns. He warned reporters no promises were made and refused to quit under fire, a stance his foes have pressed, prompting a party showdown.
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Washington
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Republican National Committee
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National Committee
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Joseph R. Nutt
James F. Burke
Senate Lobby Committee
Hyde
Brown
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Senator Fess
Ohio
Hagen Overtakes Pace Setters in National Open
In Interlachen Minnesota on July 11 Walter Hagen, playing sub par golf, overtook the pace setters in the national open championship. At 27 holes Hagen Armour and Mac Smith tied at 105. Bob Shave led early with 72 for a 148 total. Espinosa and Sarazen faded to 154 after strong starts.
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Minneapolis
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Mac Smith
Tommy Armour
Hagen
Armour
Cleveland
Bob Shave
al Espinosa
Gene Sarazen
Byrd Re elected Commander Of Local Legion Post
J M Jack Byrd was reelected without opposition as commander of the Chester R Vickery post of the American Legion at the club house on South Oates Street. Re-elected officers include Adjutant Reuel F Denard chaplain the Rev M Medema finance officer and historian Dr J A Campbell and vice commanders Ben May Joe Kraselsky and J W Folkes. Delegates to the state convention to be held in Montgomery were chosen with Byrd Denard and others named.
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Jack” Byrd
Chester R. Vickery
American Legion
South Oates Street
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Montgomery
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M. Blumberg
J. W. Folkes
C. E. Wallace
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J. H. Brennan
B. H. Robinson
C. J. Graves
M. L. Driver
J. M. Campbell
Byrd
Colorado Bandit Fleagle Hanged At State Prison
Ralph E. Fleagle, chief figure in the May 1928 First National Bank of Samar robbery and the killing of four men, was executed at 9 03 p m in the Colorado state prison. He displayed calm composure as the noose was placed and received baptism and the Catholic sacraments hours before.
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Ralph E. Fleagle
Hfe
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Desperado
Death House
Regis Parrett
Where Old Safety Razor Blades Go in Dothan
A Dothan reporter investigates razor blade disposal habits among residents. People pass blades to wives for trimming coins, toss them in trash to reach dumps, use them in coin trimming and even construction, with several locals offering anecdotes and pleas for anonymity.
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Dothan
Moates
S. Anderson
Heat Wave Grips Midwest as Death Toll Rises
Midwest and plains endure scorching temperatures with 31 reported deaths. Missouri Iowa Nebraska Illinois Minnesota South Dakota and Wisconsin suffer heat casualties and record highs. Farmers turn to night work while Lake Michigan breezes offer brief relief amid forecasts of continued heat.
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Wiregrass Warmth Drives Heat Wave Across Region
The Wiregrass endures a sizzler with temperatures near 110 degrees. Dothan residents seek relief in pools fans woods and rivers. Crops feel strain from limited rain while hospital cases remain rare. Local officials note sustained heat through the day and into the evening.
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Domhantes
Kelly Springs
Porter's Fairyland
Roy Hill
Dothan
General Von Bernhardt Dies at 81 Imperial Army Leader
Berlin obituary notes Gene ra Friedrich Von Bernhardt who led German forces in victory and defeat. The former Paris entrant after the 1870 fall and early World War advocate of gas warfare died yesterday at age 81. He predicted gas and air power would shape future war.
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Genera Friedrich von Bernhardt
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Fiftieth Army Corps
Alameda Plane Crash Injures Two Officers
AP report says in Alameda on July 11 two officers Johnson and Hughes were seriously injured when their plane went into a spin and crashed near the municipal golf course yesterday.
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Oskiacod Sas Aaed
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Emelle Disorder Suspects Captured in Alabama Prison
Eight members of the Robertson family were jailed at Kilby Prison after the Emelle July Fourth clashes. Two Birmingham suspects, named as John and Otis Robertson but identified by authorities as Andrew and Philip Henry, face charges for participating in the violence. A ninth man claimed he hid in a cornfield for three days before surrendering.
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Grover Boyd
Emelle Merchant
Andrew
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Livingston
Heatwave grips Alabama as temperatures surge in July
Montgomery July 11 The AP reports Alabama sweats under a blazing sun as thermometers climb higher with no relief in sight. Weather officials warn of extreme heat and advise precautions for residents statewide.
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Alabama
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Ale
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Louisiana lawmakers adjourn after wrangling in 1929 session
The 1929 Louisiana legislature adjourned after days of wrangling with little major legislation passed. Governor Huey P. Long's influence was evident as he faced sergeants at arms when attempting to direct actions in person.
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Legislature
Huey P. Long
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