Barker slain amid Chicago gang clash and Roosevelts bid
The article notes public enemy George Red Barker felled by machine gun fire amid gangland tension. It mentions funeral rites with many flowers, questions on who killed Barker, and links to Capone era power struggles. It also covers Roosevelt faction politics at the Democratic convention including Smith and Reed, Byrd, and Murray pursuing the nomination. Details include railroaders meeting, Athletic Field, Yates avenue, and a Sunday game in the Tyga20rts Valley league with Wright and Henry on the mound.
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Virginia Olympic Hopefuls Face, Boxers Entering Contests
Virginia boxing hopes center on Bobby Goldstein of Washington and Fenton Centry of Chattanooga as they prepare for Olympic trials. The article notes Goldstein as a national collegiate champion and two-time Southern conference lightweight titleholder, 173 pounds, with past light-heavy and heavyweight experience. It also covers political maneuverings and party leaders as Roosevelt forces plan strategy for the approaching convention.
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Red Cross Authorized to Use Additional Wheat for Relief
Washington June 24 The senate passed a bill authorizing the Red Cross to use an extra 50,000,000 bushels of farm surplus wheat for relief efforts.
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Senate Today
Grafton Trio to Broadcast Tonight on WMMN
William Hamilton and William Coffman known as Bill and Bill, with Miss Frances Hugill of Grafton, will broadcast this evening on WMMN Fairmont at 8 45 PM. The local talent will perform guitar pieces piano numbers and vocal duets live on the air.
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Finish Seen Sparks Violence Ties to Capone Rival
Investigators believe 1928 St Valentine’s Day massacre may have been sparked by George “Bugs” Moran, mortal foe of Al Capone, as references to Capone men decimating rivals surface on continued page one.
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National League Results and Upcoming Games
National League yesterday saw Boston edge Brooklyn 8 to 7 in ten innings, Philadelphia 16 Chicago 10, New York 6, St. Louis 1. Today Cincinnati visits Pittsburgh. New York plays Philadelphia. Brooklyn meets Boston. American League scores include Philadelphia 4 Chicago 3 and Washington 6 Cleveland 1. Detroit 6 Boston 3. St. Louis 14 New York 10. Mid Atlantic and American Association results list multiple games with varying scores and upcoming matchups.
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Baseball Players Named in Historic Lineup Fragments
Fragmentary OCR lists players Folix, Athletics Buth, Yankees Klein, Phillies Gehrig, Yankees, Bimmons Athletics Wilson Dodgers as part of an undated roster slice reflecting early 20th century teams and star names.
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France Still Seeks U S Consultation Plan
French sources, citing Paris officials, say Paris would accept security assurances if Congress backs Swanson's plan allowing the President to consult other powers during international emergencies threatening war. Report notes Swanson would not bind the U S to a pact but authorize consultations with congressional approval.
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United States
Roosevelt forces push to end two thirds rule at convention
Chicago dispatch reports Franklin D. Roosevelt supporters unanimously back abrogating the Democratic two thirds nominating rule. A strategy meeting also names Senator Wheeler to run the convention for naming Senator Walsh as permanent chairman, with assurances California and Texas will back their pick.
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Phantom Finn tells his 12 year track record story
The phantom Finn recounts a 12 year record breaking journey on the cinder track. He shares training secrets and his views on this year's Olympic games in a series of 12 illustrated chapters. Starts Tuesday July 5.
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