Nomination of New York Governor Seen At Chicago
Roosevelt appears set for the Democratic nomination as the convention nears. Delegates from multiple states pile up toward a first-ballot victory, with anti-Roosevelt leaders still hoping to block him. The tally shows Roosevelt with 159 pledged and other delegates totaling 38 unpledged or uncertain, leaving the total below a final count but leaning strongly toward his nomination.
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Fire at Sheridan wipes out Ford agency building
Sheridan fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Dearly and Law man Ford agency building and five automobiles Friday morning. Loss estimated at 15 000 dollars, partly insured. Night Marshal W A Flory found the blaze. Firemen saved adjoining buildings. three cars a desk and office supplies were saved. Building loss about 10 000 dollars with over 5 000 dollars in other property.
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Lawman Ford Agency
W. A. Flory
Hope businessman Dale C. Jones runs for circuit clerk
Dale C. Jones, a well known Hope businessman and Hope Building Materials associate, formally announces his candidacy for circuit clerk in the Democratic primary. A Hempstead county native, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Jones, married, a Mason, and has long been active in local civic and athletic circles.
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Young Hope
the Star
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Hempstead County
Hope
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Hope High School
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Chillicothe
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Hope Building Materials Company
Magnolia Band In Radio Program
Excerpt reports Magnolia A and M College band broadcasting a 30 minute concert from the Hotel Grimm roof over KCMC to Texarkana listeners and nearby towns. The 29 trained musicians drew enthusiastic cheers and many telegraph and telephone congratulations.
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Magnolia A
KCMC
Harry Crumpler
L. £. Crumpler
David Lyle
John Winsley
Texarkana
Magnolia
Detectives Seek Contact with Purple Gang Men
The Globe reported Lansing Michigan detectives pursue contact with an underworld clique in Montreal, believed tied to the Detroit Purple Gang. They seek help to return Lindbergh baby in exchange for three Purple Gang members released from prison. Detectives remain in Montreal awaiting more information.
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Toronto
Ontario
the Globe
Lansing, Mich
Montreal
Detroit Purple Gang
Clique
Bonus Payment To Be Discussed In Arkansas Meeting
LITTLE ROCK. The Little Rock post of Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a mass meeting Sunday at City park band shell to boost interest in full payment of adjusted compensation certificates to World War I veterans. Speakers include Irving C. Neale Fort Smith Curtis Cannon Helena John Quarles Vincent Miles and Vincent Miles among others. Immediate payment is urged as a boost to state recovery with an expected $28 million for Arkansas and $1.3 to $1.9 million for Pulaski County.
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Hp. Im
City Park
Milton Vaughan
Fiocal Post
Arkansas
Pulaski County
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Irving C. Neale
Fort Smith
House of Representatives
Curtis Cannon
Houpe
John Quarles
Helena
Vincent M. Miles
United States
Sevier County Election Results From Local Towns
Sevier County election returns from Gillham and Horatio are reported by Election Clerk Elbert Edwards. Gillham lists E. E. Vaughan as mayor and several officials including M. N. Crocket treasurer J. H. Hiatt aldermen Joe Wilson E. A. Hiatt Ed Campbell Bonnie Cooper and W. Cannon. Horatio shows W. H. Beauchamp mayor Gordon Mabry recorder John Vessur and F. A. Ethridge Bob Galloway aldermen.
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Ark
Sevier County
Elbert Edwards
Gillham
E. E. Vaughan
M. N. Crocket
J. H. Hiatt
Helder
Carl Smith
W. ©. Cannon
Joe Wilson
John Vessur
F. A. Ethridge
Bob Galladow
Akiermon
Searcy Resident Attacked on Downtown Street
SEARCY Ark Judge Brundidge, 75, former congressman and author of the Arkansas primary election law, was seriously wounded Saturday morning when attacked on a downtown street by 40 year old World War veteran Frank Covington. Police said Covington was mentally unbalanced.
New Fool Proof Cigarette Tax Stamp Adopted in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK announced Friday a fool proof cigarette tax stamp by the state revenue department. Revenue commissioner David A. Gates said the stamp, half as thick as the old, is made of solidified lacquer and cannot be removed without damage. The first stamp backs an experiment to deter tax evasion benefiting state schools. Department forecasts annual revenue rise about 75,000 dollars after February and March statistics, noting March had over two extra days than mid February.
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Little Rock
State Revenue Department
David A. Gates
Revenue Commissioner
Gales
Bitter battle over Chicago judges and Capone plot
A special grand jury was hired and fired amid a feud among Chicago judges over the primary election. Circuit Judge Michael Feinberg defied Chief Justice Harry M. Fisher by impaneling a jury to probe vice, gambling, terrorism tactics, and political conspiracy. Fisher quashed Feinberg's panel, ordered a new venire, and planned a separate probe with Floyd B. Thompson as special prosecutor.
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Capone
Langland
Michael Feinberg
George Self
Harry M. Fisher
Feinberg
Harry
Floyd B. Thompson
Supreme Court of
Iinuis
Laundry School Held by Lockesburg Women
In Lockesburg Arkansas a county laundry school drew a large crowd at Mrs. 4. G. Skinner’s home. Principal speakers Miss Mildred Cuntlon demonstrator and Mrs. Ida Fenton from the University of Arkansas lectured on water softening stain removal family laundry handling and ironing and storing clothes. The session began at 10 pm and continued through the day with a noon pot lunch served.
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Lockesburg
Ark
4. G. Skinner
Mildred Cuntlon
Ida Fenton
College of Agriculture
University of State
Arkansas
Minnesota Five Year Plan Author Protests Tropical Oils
Frederic E. Murphy publisher of the Minneapolis Tribune and author of Minnesota’s Five Year Agricultural Plan spoke to Little Rock business men, denouncing tropical oils as a threat to American farming. He urged diversified farming since 1921 and warned that cheap tropical lands and labor undermine U S farmers, calling for tariff protection and party unity to preserve American industry.
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Minnesota
Arkansas
Frederic E. Murphy
Minneapolis
Mr. Murphy
Toysah
Aly
Tropics
C C to Probe Arkansas Action
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered an investigation into state railroad commissions refusing emergency intrastate freight rate increases. Railroads from Arizona to Wisconsin filed petitions after revenue declines, with Arkansas denying rises on rough lumber and related products. Examiners Disque Mattingly and Trebise assigned. hearings set in Little Rock May 2.
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Rehearing Denied in Alabama Negroes Case
The Alabama Supreme Court overruled a rehearing on appeals of seven young Negroes sentenced to die May 13 for attacks on two white girls near Point Rock. If the U S Supreme Court refuses, only Governor Miller can grant clemency. the case has drawn international attention.
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Supreme Court
Point Rock
United States Supreme Court
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Asphalt Fill For Fulton Road Sink Keeps Traffic Flowing
Maintenance crews under H H McGaughy, acting Hope district engineer, began repairs on sunken Fulton concrete highway west of Hope. An asphalt lift and steam-rolling method will raise the central sunken portions to road level, with a 150 feet ramp and 300 to 400 yards of embankment area being treated to restore safe high speed travel without disrupting traffic.
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H. H. McGaughy
Hope District
State Hightway Department
Fulton
Hope
District Highway Office
McGaughey
Hempstead Receives 94 More Federal Loan Checks
Hempstead County received 94 additional federal loan checks for farmer applicants on Saturday. The total number of checks received locally rose to 202, from 784 loan applications sent to Memphis by the County Loan Committee. Miller County reported 401 checks returned from 900 applications, while Columbia County had 500 Iowa checks for 900 applications sent.
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Memphis Federal Loan Bureau
Memphis
Miller County
Columbia County
Ivar Kecuger Challenges I M S Management in Chancery
In Wilmington, Swedish financier Ivar Kecuger, linked to the International Match Corporation and associated companies, filed a chancery complaint Saturday seeking appointment of receivers. He alleges mismanagement by IMS and related entities following his recent death by suicide.
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International Match Corporation
Ivar Kecuger
Chancery Court
Outlaw Roy Floyd Reported Shot At Bixby Farm Home
A chaotic incident near the Bixby farm involved Roy Floyd, an Oklahoma outlaw, fatally shooting occurred as officers observed from a distance. Kelley, A. Posgee, and others were connected to the event, with Floyd reportedly fled or sought cover after the shooting and house ordeal. A county election reward was noted in connection with Floyd’s capture, and Birdwell is also linked to bank robbery cases in the area.
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Iety
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Kelley
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Birdwell
Tariff inquiry plans clash in Senate debate
Senators Haglo Biacas Pent vania and Harrison Den Mississippi urged a joint approach to tariff inquiry while Norris Nebraska proposed combining reports for comparison. Democratic leaders Harrison Robinson charged the Reed resolution would raise tariffs, risking retaliation and cementing higher duties.
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Harrison
Robinson
Arkansas
Congress
Martial Law to Continue in Chile
Santiago Chile a indefinite period of martial law was decreed by President Juan Esteban Montoro Friday as he sought to complete his coup of yesterday by which he obtained control of the government in spite of a cabinet crisis and a run at the national bank. The press was given to understand that detention orders had been or would be issued against followers of former president and dictator Carlos Ibanez. Members of this group included Carlos Davila former ambassador to the United States and opposition political leader.
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Chile
Juan Esteban Montero
National Bank
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Carlos Davila
United States
Laneburg High School Holds Commencement Exercises
Laneburg Ark commencement exercises were held in the auditorium on Friday. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered Sunday in the school auditorium by Rev. Hi Smith of Prescott.
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Ark
Laneburg Senior High School
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Prescott
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