President Roosevelt Draws 50,000 to Dallas Speeches
President Roosevelt spoke at the Texas Centennial event drawing about 50,000 in Dallas and 20,000 in Austin. He warned labor could be treated as a commodity, praised democracy, and highlighted Texas sites like the Alamo and San Jacinto. He pressed a memorial museum button in Austin and saluted Texas heritage while praising Garner as a key ally.
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Hedon Trial Of Aide In Forest Murder Case
Avi Waldron examiner melbourne Friday to appear before court on first degree murder charge in Holes Bethel case. Adell Allen a sawmill worker faces the accusation as authorities pursue how the United States forestry incident occurred and the legal process moves forward.
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Drowning and Casualties Reported in Three Short News Items
In Rogers Arkansas Jonathan Edwards a writer and editor drowned in the White River near town on Thursday. In Fukuoka Japan a gas explosion killed two others and injured others Friday. In Jerusalem a drain bombing injured fourteen Jewish passengers as Sabbath prayers were underway.
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Last Day to Get Poll Tax for Hempstead County Voters
Sheriff Jim Bearden warns Hempstead County residents that next Monday, June 1, is the final day to obtain a poll tax receipt for voting in the August elections. The AG office outlines strict rules: voters must have assessed taxes by June 15, pay $2, and secure proper written authorizations. Penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars, disqualification from office, and bans on voting or holding public positions for rule violations.
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Flood Control Work Starts in Memphis District
MEMPHIS Tenn United States engineers prepared to begin major flood control under the renamed Overton bill officials said work would start within thirty days after presidential signature Col E A Meyhold described the plan as ready to move forward while Col Reybold noted a 28 000 000 authorization for Memphis district projects under the act
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PWA Approves 140 State Projects in Arkansas
The Public Works Administration has approved 140 projects in Arkansas totaling 18.521 million dollars as of Thursday. State director Alexander Allaire said 60 projects costing 5.117 million have been completed and eight more are under construction or will start soon.
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Two Boys Die in Woods Near Leola Arkansas
Two boys, Ewing Harrison and Ned Simons, ages 11 and 14, who had been missing since Thursday while squirrel hunting, were found shot to death a mile from their homes. A coroner's jury ruled death accidental with no witnesses. Both youths were close friends and were found lying near each other after hours of searching.
Rice A Pierce of Tennessee Dies in Union City
Rice A Pierce longtime Confederate veterans leader and former commander in chief died at his Union City home on Friday after four months of declining health. A veteran Democrat, he served in the Tennessee House of Representatives before Finis Garrett’s era and remained active until a few weeks ago.
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Thomas Resigns From British Cabinet Amid Budget Secrets Scandal
London reports Thomas, once Colonial Secretary, resigns after being accused of leaking budget secrets. He declares innocence and exits with emotion as Sir Alfred Duff and other officials also quit. Parliament reacts in stunned silence as the era ends for a veteran lawmaker.
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Plunge From Cliff Kills Arkansas Boy
Kensett Ark. We-Creighton Humes aged about 22 died in a Searcy hospital after stepping from a 50 foot cliff on the Little Red river near Kensett while at a Bee Rock picnic. Smoke from a bonfire blinded him and his friends did not miss him until the party started to leave. He lapsed into unconsciousness at the cliff foot.
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Hope Boys Meet President's Guard During Roosevelt Visit
Two Hope boys, FE. P. Young Jr. and Kinard Young, met one of President Roosevelt's bodyguards, Dale B. Whiteside of Washington, D. C., during the presidential party's stop in Little Rock. Whiteside, a Secret Service agent, spoke warmly of Arkansas while visiting with Senator Joe T. Robinson's family.
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Unidentified Man Saves Baby in Little Rock Incident
A white unidentified man rescued a five month old infant Thursday night in Little Rock after the baby was smothered in a basement fireframe. He carried the child outside before vanishing, leaving authorities puzzled by the quick act that saved a life amid the alarming scene.
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Celebrating Landon Nomination in Kansas Front Porch Rally
Governor Landon thanks cheering townspeople for their Mother Jones style welcome as he recalls three years as governor. Mrs Landon joins him in expressing gratitude for the strong display of loyalty from Kansans and friends from independence and surrounding areas. The rural crowd gathers on a floodlit porch to honor the Republican national convention nominee.
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Clarksdale Executes First Man in Two Years
Fedra Pearson, 25, was legally executed in Clarksdale for the murder of J. C. Parker, a white merchant, on May 20 last year. Sheriff W. L. Matthews oversaw the killing, witnessed by about 300 people, including roughly 150 Black attendees. Roosevelt Moon, another condemned man, faces execution on July 10.
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Governor Landon Is Nominated at GOP Convention
Alfred M. Landon, former Kansas governor, won the Republican presidential nomination in Cleveland after a sweep by delegates. The platform endorsed a sound currency, farm aid, old age pensions, and state minimum wage authority, with Landon pledging to support the platform while clarifying his positions on the currency and wage issues. Colonel Frank Knox led the vice presidential slate, with Vandenberg's draft for second on the ticket under consideration and support spreading among delegates.
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U S Prints Tons of Paper for Soldier Bond Pay
Washington prepares to issue 3.5 million World War veterans bonus bonds totaling 1.924 billion dollars starting June 15. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing uses 125 tons of paper and a currency style process to print bonds in black on white with a greenish tint and Andrew Jackson engraving. The effort is described as the greatest rush job in the bureau's history. The first bond was printed February 26, 1936 by Robert V Montgomery, a veteran employee. Twenty five presses worked at full speed from February 26 to ready deliveries.
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Lindsey Bound Over Without Bail In Murder Case
Robert Lindsey a 15 year old Hope, is bound over to the grand jury without bail on a murder charge. He allegedly killed Liddie Golston, a 12 year old girl, after an altercation last Friday. Physicians cited five broken ribs and internal injuries as the cause of death. Initial statements claimed he loved the girl and he may have squeezed her too hard, later clarified as multiple blows with his fist.
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Accidents Take Heavy Toll In 1935 Report
Chicago dispatch summarizes 1935 accident death tolls from the national safety council. It cites 100000 lives lost and 9,340,000 injured, with daily fatalities about 274 and daily costs around 9.5 million dollars. Traffic crashes led the deaths, while home accidents caused substantial injuries and permanent disability.
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Reeves Dies by Own Action After Poisoning
Fort Smith Arkansas reports 65 year old William L. Reeves, a former Kansas City Southern railroad employee, died in a local hospital after taking poison. Coroner Dr. Hugh Johnson ruled death a self inflicted act amid declining health.
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Army Playground Saved in Hawaii Lease Granted
Army officers and men in the Hawaiian department’s recreation camp at Kilauea were assured they would not be abandoned after the interior department granted a two year lease to the Army.
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Arkansas Delegation Weighs Vice Presidential Picks At Landon Rally
Arkansas delegates favored Colonel Frank Knox or James W. Wadsworth for vice president as the GOP convention moved toward a Landon ticket. Strategists eyed which running mate would best pair with Governor Landon as Arkansas expected a big vote gain, hoping to lift Republican strength from 1932 to 1934 levels. Local thieves also robbed gubernatorial candidate Osta Cobb in Little Rock.
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Scientific Mop Theory From Chicago Student
University of Chicago student Martin F Young applies kinetic energy ideas to mopping arguing circular motion saves effort and time. He claims mopping’s value lies in the spiritual benefit to workers and offers a light, philosophical take on a routine janitorial task. A separate note from Sandusky, Ohio mentions a court tower material dispute resolved by the designer’s definitive claim.
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