Fair Representation at Raleigh Delegation Split Expected
Democratic county conventions fear a power divide at the North Carolina state convention in Raleigh next Tuesday with uninstructed delegates. Smith and anti-Smith factions contend over the unit rule and proportional voting, while Guilford and Davidson counties push representative delegations for Hull and Smith adherents. Across unrelated news, distress over the Italia rescue continues as search operations and survival hopes are reported.
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Raleigh
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Houston
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Cooperative Plan of Education Growth Discussed at Chapel Hill
An association of cooperative colleges meeting in Chapel Hill will discuss expanding the program that allows students to work during college to finance their education. About 6,000 students are enrolled across thirty colleges, with hopes the number could rise to 60,000. High Point College is cited as a potential adopter due to its industrial region location. The conference will hear from employers and cooperative college leaders on the plan’s value and expansion possibilities.
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Chapel Hill
High Point College
Cooperative College Plan
Cooperative College
Rescue Efforts Rally Radio Call From Italia Survivors
A message from the Italia cast doubt on the fate of the expedition crew trapped near the north polar region. The article notes radio signals from King's Bay offering potential aid and imagines ongoing equipment setup to sustain contact or rescue.
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Italia
North Polar
King’s Bay
Early attempts to fly across seas charted by history
Major Ernest E. Jones compiles a chronology of failed and partial sea crossing attempts from 1873 to 1919. From the balloon Graphic's Brooklyn start to 1919 Sopwith and Martynside trials, aviation pioneers pursued Europe and beyond with limited success.
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Texas liquor law targets bootlegging with quart rule
The act treats possession of more than a quart as evidence of bootlegging. The writer suggests a carveout for politicians as an exception to the stringent statute.
Cheerful Reminder About Marriages and Divorces
A light comment notes that happiness can outlast worries, implying social observations about marriages and divorces with a hopeful tone.
Thieves Break Into Buildings in Trenton Missouri
Thieves entered several business buildings in Trenton Missouri and stole fixtures. No public buildings were reported broken into and city officials are safe.
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Trenton
Little boy aided by county health work receives serum treatment
A report from Gaston County describes a thin malnourished boy with pellagra receiving serum shots at Dr. McComb's office. Nurses noted marked improvement as the child moves toward recovery, thanks to county health efforts and citizen support. The mother, once unable to seek care, now rejoices as her son improves.
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Gaston
Republican Convention Battle Over Hoover Looms in Kansas City
Delegates converge in Kansas City as Hoover nears nomination while anti Hoover factions rally. Lowden warns farm policy must shift to equalization fee. Coolidge remains a wildcard with Mellon guidance shaping momentum. Pennsylvania delegation's stance looms large as insiders gridlock on first ballot projections.
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Tax penalties and relief ideas from state legislature
The piece argues against installment payments and penalty reductions, noting that delaying taxes harms others and undermines the tax agreement. It defends current laws as equitable, citing the need for timely collection to fund state activities and the liberal interpretation of penalties by courts.
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E. C. Brooks
Favoring Smith on First Ballot in Presidential Nominating Fight
Reported alliances across six states back a favorite son strategy on the first ballot while Southern delegates may oppose Smith. Opponents argue the coalition can stop Smith if held together. Smith backers concede a first ballot nod is unlikely but anticipate Smith's nomination later in Houston.
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Houston
Hoovernominated at convention under Coolidge scenario
Bandwagon pressures Hoover camp toward Coolidge as possibility. Hoover may enter the convention with McNab of San Francisco placing his name. Speakers include former Governor McKelvie of Nebraska and Mrs Christine Bradley South of Kentucky. James W. Good, commerce secretary's manager, has been in town ten days.
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Central Advisory Commission Established Under New Law
The text notes that only a county government advisory commission is created by the new law. Its functions are strictly advisory and not compulsory, underscoring a commitment to preserving local autonomy.
Stop Hoover Opponents Rally in Kansas City
In Kansas City on June 9 a conference of leaders opposing Commerce Secretary Hoover adopted Stop Hoover as a battle cry. They planned personal canvases of Hoover delegates to sway them away from his candidacy. Senator Goff urged delegates to hold their lines and expand Hoover opposition.
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Hoover
Commerce
Goff
West Virginia
Will Not Abandon Fight in Rehalf Farm Relief
Indianapolis dispatch reports the American Farm Bureau Federation will continue pressing for farm surplus relief with the McNary Haugen equalization fee in party platforms. Director William Settle says Secretary Winder assured continued advocacy, despite board draft platforms not naming the fee.
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Death of Bishop Guerry Shrouds Past Dispute with Woodward
The bishop’s death ends a tense episode with Guerry and Woodward who had an earlier dispute over a fifty dollar check and queries about minister retirement age. Woodward, aged 66, died two days after the bishop spoke sorrowfully of the incident and after the bishop’s initial reaction of pity.
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Guerry
Funeral services for Bishop Guerry set for Tuesday
Charleston South Carolina June 9 funeral services for the late Bishop William A Guerry will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock. The place of interment is not announced though it is believed to be here. The diocese affairs will be run by a standing committee led by Rev Albert Thomas rector of St Michaels until a convention can elect a successor.
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Charleston
Southern Cross Nearing Sydney on Final Flight Leg
The monoplane Southern Cross launched from Brisbane for Sydney, 500 miles south, completing the 7,800 mile journey from Oakland. Takeoff was at 10 am local time, with arrival expected around 8 pm in Sydney on the same weekend, Pacific time 9 pm.
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Australia
Southern Cross
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Admission to the Roman Zoo On Popular Priced Sundays
The notice states admission to the Roman zoo is eight cents on Sundays with reduced pricing under a popular rate.
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