Roosevelt Takes 4000 Mile Apostate West Tour to Arkansas
President Roosevelt departs Washington on a special train for a weeklong swing through Arkansas, Texas and Indiana. He will speak in Hot Springs for Arkansas statehood centennial events and in Dal jan Texas for Texas independence, then Vincennes Indiana for a Clark memorial. The trip includes Arkansas Senators Robinson and Caraway, Jesse Jones, and other officials aboard as he eyes historical topics rather than campaign issues.
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Blocking Charge and Fines Hit Missouri Pacific Crew
Two Missouri Pacific railway engineers B E ElR od and S Do Sladg pleaded guilty in municipal court on blocking rail crossings and were fined 5 each. Five other engineers had charges continued to June 15. Others jailed or fined include Monro Ellis 50 for pistol, Lex Jones Walter Anderson and Buster Walker 10 each for drunkenness, W C Griffin 10 bond forfeited, Ed Toliver 50 for illicit liquor, Ernest Barnes 50 for unregistered whisky still. Craig Simms had two untaxed liquor counts continued. Robert Lindsey, 35, charged with murder of Liddie Galston, negro girl, to have preliminary hearing Thursday at 9 AM before Judge W K Lemley. Gaston girl died after dispute Lindsey allegedly squeezed her.
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Mrs. Roosevelt to Visit Dyess Colony
The 480 families at the Dyess Colony in Mississippi county prepare to greet the first lady as she joins President Roosevelt on a southern swing. Mrs. Roosevelt travels from Des Moines to Drake University and will accompany the president to Arkansas, visiting the Dyess colony named for late WPA administrator W. R. Dyess. Lloyd Sharp, Arkansas WPA administrator, joins the entourage for the observance of the centennial year.
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Evening Shade Singing at Community Event Near Hype
A community singing is planned for Sunday at Evening Shade seven miles south of Hype. The event will start in the morning and run most of the day with baskets lunches urged for attendees.
Hempstead Robber Is Given Parole
The state penitentiary board granted 77 paroles from about 900 applications. Liberty was granted to Roger Monroe from Hempstead County, serving four to seven years for bank robbery. J. P. Bruce of Hempstead County was paroled for forgery and altering, and Jesus Spouse of Nevada County was paroled for grand larceny.
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Roger Monroe
Hempstead County
J. P. Bruce
Jesus Spouse
Nevada County
Four Convicted Killers Among Escaped In Major Manhunt
Police hunt after 15 inmates fled from a state insane asylum in Minnesota. Four convicted killers among those at large, with Lawrence De Vol and Albert Saruko among the fugitives. National guard reinforced by 15 counties and federal agents tracking the escapees as authorities guard key residences and plan trials.
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Two Are Killed in Auto Collision Near El Dorado
EL DORADO Ark two persons died and five were injured in a highway intersection crash on Junction City road Monday. Fatally hurt were Mrs Jones Brazier Mansfield Louisiana and Mrs Margaret George Hare Springfield Massachusetts. Others injured included Miss Jonaha Brazier Mansfield Mrs Waller George Springfield and L L Corver Springfield.
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Yerger's Daughter and Harris Chosen Heads of Faculty
Myrtle Yerger daughter of Henry Yerger was elected assistant superintendent in charge of negro schools and James Harris a vocational teacher named principal of negro schools at a Hope Board of Education meeting. The board filled the vacancy caused by Henry Yerger's death, the longtime local negro superintendent. Also noted, Beryl Henry will leave Hope for a scholarship research assignment.
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Ella Yerger
Naomi Yerger
Georgia Yerger
Mary Tellington
Emma Cooper
Lucille Harris
Edna Glover
Cora Chambers
Lula Benton
Irene Hamilton
Mildred Wright
Alfreta Waller
Luther A. Clark
Ethel Johnson
Strikes Rise Across France as Labor Wins Wage Push
Paris reports rapid strike surges as the socialist government and the General Federation of Labor push to enforce agreements with employers. Northern coal diggers head a 150,000 strong general walkout over wages of 594 francs monthly while other regions face disruption.
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Railway chief warns on retirement plan loyalty
Ralph Budd president of the Burlington system told officials in Washington that he believes the government railroad retirement plan would tend to destroy loyalty among employees. He spoke in the District of Columbia until Tuesday, asserting the plan risks eroding worker allegiance.
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First Session of C P Convention Is Listless Affair
The Republican National Convention opened in Cleveland with routine business and few protests. John Hamilton, Landon campaign manager, warned delegates while Senator Borah, not a delegate, stayed away. Keynote speech scheduled for 7 p.m. amid expectations of a lengthy race for the nomination.
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Inmates Moved to Benton Hospital Complex
In Arkansas the transfer of about 400 patients from Little Rock to the new Benton plant was reported as highly successful. Officials said additional moves are likely this week as patients adjust to new cafeteria service and care. A Melrose Baptist church singing and pie supper is planned to support a local singing school, inviting public participation.
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Italy Seeks German Alliance Over Geneva Sanctions
Paris reports Italy warns it will quit the League of Nations if Geneva sanctions move is not taken. The Italian ambassador told the French Foreign Office that Rome hopes Paris will avoid a hostile Geneva stance. France’s diplomats in Europe are recalled to Paris for talks with Yvon Delbos, the new foreign minister.
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Ex-Convict Faces Murder Charge in Waldron Killing
Adell Allen, 24, of Sealt county, described as a former Texas convict, is suspected of shooting Forest Ranger Eben Bethel, 45, on a mountain trail 12 miles northeast of Waldron. State Ranger Jul Hendricks said a first degree murder charge may be filed by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Oscar Smith, with Allen in county jail after changing his story about the slaying.
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Britain Defaults on War Debts Shocks Capitol Hill
Washington reports Britain's June 15 payment default prompts talks of new proposals from France Britain and Italy to settle war debts to the United States. Senator Lewis predicts goods and services credits while State Department cautions no official word yet. The British note cites valid reasons for suspension since 1934 and Finland's continued nonparticipation.
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Cotton Blooms Early in England Arkansas Displayed in Windows
Old timers report the earliest cotton bloom in England Arkansas as 28 years were brought Tuesday and shown in downtown store windows. Authorities attribute the early crop to hot and dry weather despite some stray notes about railway locomotives and other nonessential details.
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Ark
Proposed High School Stadium Would Boost Games
Coach Foy Hammons urged state and local officials to aid a $2,500 stadium project for the high school. He described a 15 tier seating, box seats, dressing rooms, a nine foot fence, and improvements to replace the aging present stadium. Hammons said the project could start soon with community suggestions to raise funds.
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Disbarment of Luciano Lawyers Sought by Dewey
Special Prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey urged disbarment of two lawyers tied to the Charles Clucky Luciano vice trial and eight others. Dewey said bribes were offered to deter prosecution. names were not disclosed, but one served as a front man for a convicted man while the other worked under a regular retainer for a criminal ring.
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Widow of Eugene Field Dies in Wisconsin
Mrs Julix Field widow of poet Eugene Field dies of a heart attack at her home in Herfford Junction Wisconsin An 80 year old woman was struck at the estate saved for her by her husband's fraternity two weeks earlier when foreclosure threatened She was described as ill at the time of the death
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Grandstand Collapse Kills Dozens at Romanian Stadium
BULLETINS FROM SU NAREST Romania report hundreds injured when two grandstands collapsed. Forty two are listed as killed. Medical school senders were summoned to aid doctors in treating victims.
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