Women weary at Kansas City Republican meet
Women republicans at the quadrennial convention arrive in light attire and move to committee rooms after a sultry first day. Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt is chosen permanent chairman of the credentials committee and becomes the first woman to address the convention from the platform.
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Kansas City
Martha Dalrymple
Associated Press
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
United States
Fess
Women Dominate Committees at Convention Credentials Session
Mrs Willebrandt presided as credentials group cleared room for contestants and reporters. The rules and order of business committee included five women, while the permanent organization committee had one. Three women will announce the presidential nomination and seven will announce the vice presidential nomination.
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Rules and Order of Business
Jamestown Man Held on a Serious Charge
Lewellyn Ridge a 53 year old white man was arrested on a criminal assault charge involving a 14 year old colored girl Irene Wright Ridge is jailed with no bail set until a municipal court preliminary hearing tomorrow morning Police were alerted after reports of violence in the negro section of Jamestown and officers found about a dozen women beating Ridge Ridge said he was in Moontown begging bread for his hogs He resides in Jamestown with a wife and several children.
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Lewellyn Ridge
Irene Wright
Ridge
Moontown
Jamestown
Dr Mullins Improves After Sudden Illness in Raleigh
Dr FE Y Mullins of Louisville Kentucky president of the Baptist World Alliance grew better today after a sudden illness that struck him here Monday. Doctors said he will need several days before he can return home.
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Mullins
Raleigh
FE. Y. Mullins
Louisville
The
Baptist World Alliance
Hosiery Class Rates Protest From High Point Manufacturers
A High Point hosiery industry protest argues that new class rates would raise northern and other points above High Point, harming 16 plants employing about 5,000 workers. The filing requests suspension of July 1, 1928 rate changes and a hearing to justify every proposed increase under the Interstate Commerce Act.
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High Point
N. C
North Carolina
Winston-Salem
Burlington
Greensboro
Durham
F. A
Illinois
Southern Railway
ICC
Case
US women select team for Wightman Cup at Wimbledon
Miss Helen Wills, Mrs Molla Mallory and Miss Helen Jacobs will play singles for the United States against England in the Wightman Cup at Wimbledon this Friday and Saturday. Eleanor Goss is the team captain of the United States Lawn Tennis Association.
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New York
Helen Wills
Molla Mallory
Helen Jacobs
United States
Wimbledon
England
Eleanor Goss
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Republican Convention Delays Platform On Farm Relief
Kansas City June 13 The Republican platform faces delay as a 15 member sub committee debates farm relief and a strong law enforcement plank. The panel backed a prohibition enforcement plank largely as drafted by Senator Borah while farm relief remains unresolved delaying the full platform until further talks. Senator George Moses of New Hampshire is installed as permanent chairman while vice presidential decision may carry to Friday.
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Hoover
George Moses
New Hampshire
Kansas City
Borah
Idaho
Texas Delegates Fail to Secure Seats at Republican Convention
At Convention Hall in Kansas City on June 13 twenty two Texas district delegates remained unseated as a floor fight sought to replace Hoover pledged delegates. The dispute centered on seating rights during the convention proceedings.
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Kansas City
Texas
Hoover
Hoover and aides review Kansas City convention scene
Secretary Hoover received a personal report from George E. Akerson on the Kansas City situation. A private staff meeting discussed anticipated decisions and how Hoover might use his influence, with updates via long distance telephone from Kansas City to stay informed.
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Washington
Hoover
Kansas City
George E. Akerson
George Barr Baker
Interior
Commerce
Grant Wins Quarterfinal in Carolinas Tennis Tourney
Bryan Grant of Atlanta the southern singles champion defeated Julian Robert of Salisbury 5-7 6-4 6-3 in Greenville South Carolina to reach the semifinals. It was the only match played in the morning with others set for the afternoon. Robertson mounted a late attempt but Grant secured the concluding set.
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Greenville
S. C
Bryan Grant
Atlanta
Carolinas
Julian Robert Salisbury
N. C
Grant
Robertson
Four-year-old killed by gravestone collapse in cemetery
Marjorie Hindmarsh of Preston England died in North Shields cemetery when a stone cross toppled from a gravestone as she laid flowers on her father's grave.
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Marjorie Hindmarsh
Preston
England
North Shields
Bridge Bid Theory: Four-Card Suits Can Lead
Bridge expert explains that a four card suit can be bid with sound strategy if the total hand yields at least 214 quick tricks and the four card suit holds at least two honors above queen. The article outlines acceptable four card suit bidding patterns and cautions against depriving partner of key information.
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Bieker
Pena
Ready Reference Publishing Co
Golf tournament entries rise at Coun try Club event
Interest grows for the Saturday mixed foursome at the Country Club. Mrs Matt Wall in charge says twelve women already entered and many male members plan to join. Call before 1 30 p m Saturday for official entries as drawings begin at 2 p m with tee off promptly. Drivers and medal play with three quarters handicap. Listed women include Mrs C C Prince Mrs Matt Wall and others.
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Matt Wall
Mrs. Wall
Mesdames C. C. Prince
L. A. Jewett
Paul Smith
Lyman Redding
J. S. Welborn
Homer Wheeler
T. J. Gold
Albert Hart
H. L. Shuey
John Walker
Jesse Harris
Tom Sykes addresses Monarch Club on hospital proposal
Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes spoke to an enthusiastic Monarch club lunch at the Sheraton hotel. He discussed the proposed new municipal hospital and cleared up misunderstandings and puzzling questions about the project.
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Tom Alderman Sykes
Monarch Club
Sheraton Hotel
Sykes
Frelinghuysen Spent 50000 in New Jersey Primary Bid
Joseph Frelinghuysen testifies before the Reed Campaign Funds Committee that he expended 50000 dollars in a failed bid for the Republican Senatorial nomination in the New Jersey primary. The statement was made in Washington on June 13.
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Washington
Joseph
Frelinghuysen
United States
New Jersey
Reed Campaign Funds Committee
Card of Thanks for Mrs. H. W. Lee
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of Mrs. H. W. Lee. They thank the order of I.O.O.F. and Rev. Bowne for support and the floral offerings from relatives and the community.
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H. W. Lee
Rev. Bowne
Public Auction of Store Stock and Fixtures in City
Pursuant to a June 1928 order, receivers will auction the store of H. B. Smith on North Main Street. Fixtures sold first, then stock on a cost basis minus shown percentage. Bids on stock and overall sale subject to court confirmation. Auction date June 20 at specified hour. QO. P. MOFFITT, W. A. DAVIS.
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Lewis Teague
Municipal Court
North Main Street
H. 8. Smith
Hull delegates weigh unit rule and party harmony
Hull delegates vote debated unit rule as Clyde Hoey opposed the plan urging party harmony. Zeb Vance Turlington said most delegates favored the Tennesseean, while Cameron Morrison stirred crowds with pro Simmons remarks. The convention adopted the platform endorsing prohibition and criticizing Republicans, then adjourned after Bailey urged order.
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Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
Ninth
Houston
Zeb Vance Turlington
Hull
Cameron Morrison
Charlotte
Josiah William Bailey
Smith
Simmons
Morrison
Bailey
Platform Committee
Prohibition
Republican Party
World Court
McLean
Pender Drainage Bonds Validated by Court of Appeals
Judgment for Lafayette Southside Bank of St. Louis against the Pender County fourth drainage district upholds the bank as legal owner of 68500 in drainage bonds and awards a 4350 lien for interest. The U S circuit court of appeals in Asheville affirmed the decision, calling the district’s amended answer frivolous and improvident in a years long dispute.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Asheville
Lafayette Southside Bank of
Know How to Stay Proficient With Herb Juice Remedy
A High Point North Carolina billiard parlor manager promotes Miller's Herb Extract known as Herb Juice as a health remedy. He claims it cured his back pains constipation stomach issues and fatigue restoring energy and proficiency. The ad cites Hart Drug Co. as headquarters and notes claims of nationwide use and satisfaction.
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W.A. Stokes
S. Mainstreet
High Point
N. C
Mr. Stokes
Herb Juice Company
Miller
Hart Drug Co
Stewart Case Before Jury in Senate Oil Committee Inquiry
The wealthy Chicago oilman Robert W. Stewart faced a jury as of 1:05 PM in Washington. Arguments and Justice Siddons' charge were brief amid the oil committee inquiry into his refusal to answer questions.
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Washington
Robert W. Stewart
Chicago
Senate Oil Committee
Justice Siddons
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