Large Part Counter Claim In Bragg Case Is Denied
The reply to S. H. Denny administrator for Edward Hiatt Bragg denies Richardson was drunk at the fatal Christmas Eve crash at Main and Richardson streets. Richardson describes his own injury, states he was not arrested for drunken driving, and claims a whiskey bottle found near Bragg’s Studebaker contradicted by evidence at the scene.
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Bragg
S. H. Denny
Edward Hiatt Bragg
T. P. Richardson
Richardson
Mr. Bragg
Main
Mr. Denny
Ford
High Point
City of
State of
North Carolina
City
Studebaker
Hoover Mellon Split Fails to Widen Nomination Rift
Pennsylvania delegates arrive by special trains for Kansas City caucus as Mellon’s silence fuels Hoover camp confidence. Hoover allies push for a firm stand with Mellon’s apparent loyalties uncertain. Some seek a compromise nominee led by Curtis while others cling to Hoover, hoping Pennsylvania’s 79 votes sustain the bid. Borah warns a Coolidge renominat ion would be dangerous.
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Coolidge
Mr. Mellon
White House
Hoover
Pennsylvania
Kansas City
James W. Good
W Hoover
President Coolidge
Senator Curtis
Kansas
Lowden-Curtis-Watson- Goff
Curtis
Lowden
Senator Watson
Indiana
Joe Cannon
Goff
New York
Nicholas Murray Butler
Borah
William KE. Borah
Idaho
Republican National Committee
Everett Sanders
Moses
New Hampshire
Calvin Coolidge
the Treasury
Flag Day Etiquette Errors Highlighted In Photo
The article notes common flag display breaches on Flag Day June 14 including reversed flags and improper decoration. It warns flags should hang flat or be unfurled on a staff and stresses dignified display during platforms and parades. It also covers rules about disposal, dress, and advertising use.
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United States
Women delegates gather at Kansas City convention centers
Radios for presidential eloquence and lemonade for weary delegates mark the opening of women’s headquarters near the convention hall. Tapestries and paintings from Kansas City’s luxurious homes adorn these feminine retreats decorated for the event.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Mayor Prefers Plain Talk for Convention
Mayor Albert I. Beach welcomes a gathering of Kansas City women’s organizations and says he will avoid superlatives to treat Missouri people with the same consideration they expect. He emphasizes equal privilege and courtesy in addressing the group.
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Albert I. Beach
Kansas City
Missouri
Delegation Caucuses Highlight Pre Conventions
State delegations from Delaware Virginia Illinois Vermont Iowa Maryland Louisiana Ohio and New York held major caucuses on the eve of the convention with active organizing and strategy discussions.
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Delaware
Virginia
Illinois
Vermont
Iowa
Maryland
Louisiana
Ohio
New York
Boulder Canyon Backers Push Dam Plank At Convention
A telegram from Karl Pound chairman of the Imperial Irrigation district urges California delegates to include a Boulder Dam plank in the party platform as the Boulder Canyon group seeks a comeback at the convention after a recent setback in the recessed senate.
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Boulder Canyon
Senate
California
Bkarl Pound
Inperial Irrigation District
Boulder Dam
Kohler Delivers Surprise Arrival at Kansas City Convention
Walter J. Kohler of Kohler Wisconsin, delegate at large, made an unannounced entrance in Kansas City last night arriving from his Wisconsin home aboard a new air craft. He descended amid speculation about the convention’s first sessions.
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Walter J. Kohler
Kohler
Wis
Kansas City
Hoover Takes Active Role in Nomination Fight
Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover has assumed active involvement in securing the Republican presidential nomination. He remains in direct contact with his forces via a leased telephone line from his Washington desk to the Hoover Kansas City headquarters.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover Kansas City
Court Opens Under Guard as Negro Defendant Faces Risks
Guard companies and machine guns line three courthouse doors at Goldsboro as Judge Nunn presides over a sensitive trial. The defendant, held since December, sits handcuffed inside the bar while state troops secure the building amid threats as relatives of a slain 15 year old girl react. The case follows a prior ruling by the state supreme court reversing an earlier charge.
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R. A. Nunn
New Bern
Wayne County
Goldsboro
State Supreme Coqurt
Henry A. Grady
McLean
Abraham Carroll
Wilson Williamson
L. H. Barbour
C. F. Smith
J. B. Cole
Barbour
Durham
National Guard
Associated Press
Grady
North Carolina Democrats Aim for Harmony at State Convention
Delegates gathered in Raleigh as North Carolina Democrats prepared to select 24 Houston convention delegates. Smith and Hull camps held pre convention talks with Reed of Missouri supporters and leaders like O Max Gardner and Senator Simmons seeking unity to stave off Republican threats. Each side pressed for harmony while party chiefs canvassed supporters across the state.
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North Carolina
Smith
Houston
United States
Turlington
Hull
Harmony
Raleigh
Reed
Missouri
O. Max Gardner
Shelby
Farmer
Simmons
A.L. Brooks
Greensboro
United Democratic
W.B. Jones
Zeb Dance Turlington
Hisandidate
Frank Hampton
Senator Simmons
jailbreak at local jail ends with gunfire and escape
Red headed inmates used a sock stuffed with condensed milk to bludgeon the jailer at the bullpen. They seized a machine gun and shotguns, drove away in the jailer's car, pursued by Sheriff Lawrence Hattendorf who fired as the fugitive car sped off. The abandoned vehicle bore a bullet hole, suggesting a prisoner may have been hit.
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Lawrence Hattendorf
Bicycle abundance drives Dutch market and tax income
In The Hague a bicycle is available for roughly every three residents with most bikes from domestic production. The government imposes a tax of one dollar every 18 months, generating more than $2,000,000 in revenue.
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Hague
Netherlands
Delegation Develops Toward Hoover Nomination Amid Turbulence
Delegates from North Carolina weigh allegiance as votes shift before the Kansas City showdown. Duncan of Greensboro and Shore of Winston-Salem remain uncommitted. Brown of Wilkesboro declines publication. Chairman Jackson recovers from illness and plans Tuesday meeting as committeeman Jonas reports unbiased opinion favors Hoover on early ballots with Coolidge seen as a block to Hoover’s nomination.
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Tain
Asheville
James S&s. Duncan
Greensboro
Kk. E. Shore
Winston-Salem
Kansas City
P. E. Brown
Wilkesboro
Lowdon
Jackson
Jonas
Jones
Hoover
Coolidge
Australian pilots plan Melbourne leg of world flight
After their Oakland to Australia flight the Southern Cross crew pause in Sydney with Charles Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm announcing a Melbourne hop and a world tour. Americans Harry Lyon and James Warner will join or follow with options to return to Sydney. President Coolidge sent thanks for American aid and hospitality.
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Australia
Southern Cross
Oakland
Cal
Melbourne
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Charles Ulm
Brisbane
Harry W. Lyon
James W. Warner
Lyon
United States
Warner
Kingsford-Smith
Uim
Los Angeles
Calif
Allan Hancock
Charles Kinesford-Smith
Harry Lyons
James Warner
Sportsman
Kingsford-Smith and
Ulm
Hangcock
Washington
Coolidge
C. T. P. Ulm
Lindbergh
Crowd chats amid lobby music and first ballots chatter
In the lobby chatter rises over the band playing Stars and Stripes Forever. Spectators speculate on who pays for the band and discuss ballots, compliments, reactions, and plans to beat him amid ongoing political talk.
Peking Withdraws Troops as Manifesto Demands
Peking withdrawal from Mukden by General Pao Yu Lin's forces totaling about 1,290 men was reported. Shanghai dispatch says Nanking council and official news agency issued a manifesto to treaty powers demanding foreign troops be withdrawn from China immediately.
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Peking
Pao Yu Lin
Carolinas Tennis Tourney Opens With Key Wins
The twenty third Carolinas tournament began at Greenville Country Club as Bryan Grant of Atlanta beat Richard Covington of Charlotte 6 2 6 3 Carol Turner of Miami defeated Billy Armstrong of Atlanta 7 5 6 2 and Teddy Burwell of Charlotte defeated Eugene Dubose of Asheville 6 0 in morning action.
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Greenville
S. C
Carolinas
Greenville Country Club
Bryan Grant
Atlanta
Richard Covington
Charlotte
Carol Turner
Miami
Billy Armstrong
Teddy Burwell
Eugene Dubose
Asheville
Italy offers funds to motorize fishing boats
The Italian government provides 200 to 400 dollars to boat owners to install marine engines. With fleets unable to venture far, Italy has imported more fish and hopes domestic catches rise and the fish preserving industry expands.
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Rome
Italy
Community Churches Expand Across United States
In Mountain Lakes New Jersey the biennial conference of the Community Church Workers May 15 17 reported more than 1600 community church congregations nationwide. Rev Richard E Shields of the executive committee described rapid growth over the past five years.
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Mountain Lakes
N. J
United States
Richard E. Shields
Community Church Workers
Pro-Amateur Play Opens Carolinas Golf Meet
Forsythe Country Club in Winston-Salem hosted the opening feature of the Carolinas golf association tournament. Fred Newham of Greensboro Country Club and Eugene Mills of Raleigh led a pro-am field tied with Greensboro amateurs Billy Vanstory and Boe Estridge after a 71 in the morning round. Tully Blair and Andy Gray failed to tie after Blair’s miscue on the 18th green. Medal play starts Thursday with qualifying rounds tomorrow and Wednesday.
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Forsythe Country Club
Winston-Salem
N. C
Fred Newham
Greensboro
Salisburse
Dave Ferguson
Paul Cushion
Greenville
Ss. C
Pro-Am Golf Leads Day One At Forsyth County Club
Early returners post tight scores in a Carolina Golf Association event at Forsyth Country Club Winston-Salem with Mills and Newnham sharing a 69 best ball alongside several Greensboro duos. Pairings from Winston-Salem Statesville and Charlotte also post 72 to 75 as round unfolds.
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