Cannon Bishop's Market Deals Under Senate Probe
Senate lobby chief Caraway demands access to records of Bishop James Cannon and the New York brokerage firm Goldhurst Coble in a probe into Cannon's stock market dealings. Tuttle and the Justice Department agreed to review the evidence in the case tied to Cable & Company indictments and a mail fraud sentence. Bishop Cannon previously criticized Dwight Morrow and faced accusations amid stock market chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Y—T. Harraway
Senate Lobby Committee
Charles H. Tuttle
James Cannon
Charles Goldhurst
Coble & Company
Tuttle
Department of Justice
Goldhurst
Cable, & Company
Upo
Carman
Wallington
Caraway
Senate
Joh- Ly Committee
James Cayaion
Cannon
Emboden Woman Shot By Farmer in Arkansas
A 19 year old Emboden woman near Persfield Arkansas was shot in the back while on a turkey hunt between her town and Persfield. She was wounded and described a man named Pearsfiel as the shooter. She did not state a motive and officers were told Persfield had her arrested at noon after the incident.
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Smboden
Ark
Spence
Carmen
Niles
Here
Persfield's
Pers
Clee
Persfield
Guard Draft Measure Opposed In House
Washington May 16 Opposed debate in the House Military Affairs Committee focused on a bill by Representative Speqles of Ohio to allow the president to order the National Guard into service with the regular army anywhere. Mississippi Congressman Quindemocrat warned the measure would centralize control and erode state troops. Speqles argued the bill would remove delays in emergencies.
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Washington
Presidyte
National Guard
House
Mississipi
Thei
Ymea
Turketiods
Speqles
Ohic
High School Student Dies After Windstorm Accident
TEXARKANA May 1 A Fouke high school student Don Jones, eleven, died in Michael Meagher hospital after a windstorm struck Naples. A large limb crushed his spine and kidney, despite twelve days of operations and transfusions. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Re Jones and sister Miss Mary Anne Jones of Fouke.
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Texarkana
Michael
Jones
Texar- Kina
Naples
Pr. Jonell
Re Jones
Fouke
Mary Anne Jones
Sebastian and Logan Counties Show Loss
Preliminary census figures released in Fort Smith on May 16 show Sebastian county at 54,442 residents, down 2,307 or 4.06 percent, and Logan county at 24,109 residents, down 1,757 or 6.78 percent. The Sebastian county decline is attributed to the mining district.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Sebastian
Logan
Sebastian County
Logan County
Nining
Ed Brown Taken to State Hospital for Nervous Disease
Ed C. Brown, a local citizen, was removed to the State Hospital for Nervous Disease this morning by officers of the Sheriff Dorsey McRae department. He will undergo treatment at the hospital for a short period, as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed C. Brown
State Hospital
Department of
Dorsey McRae
Brown
Ghatly Hospital
Negroes Sought In Attacks On White Persons
Reports from North Carolina describe a nationwide search near Oakdale and Liberty for unidentified black assailants who stabbed a railway officer in Tennessee and attempted to assault a 14 year old girl in Liberty. A large posse, bloodhounds, and Asheboro officers aided the hunt, with several suspects arrested and released after the girl failed to identify them.
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Liberty
N. C
Port enters New Jersey senate race on platform of prohibition
NAWARE New Jersey May 4 Republican leader Frank W. Port former secretary of the Republican National Committee announces his entry in the race for the U S Senate nomination to oppose Dwight W. Morrow and Joseph Frelinghuysen on a platform supporting the Eighteenth Amendment. Both rivals favor repeal or enforcement of prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naware
N. J
Frankly W. Port
Republican National Committee
United States
New Jersey
Dwight W. Morrow
Joseph Frelinghuysen
Morrow
Frelinghuysen
Slayer Granted Stay of Firing Squad Death Penalty
Delbert Green, convicted of killing his aunt and wife, was set for execution by firing squad in Utah. Attorneys obtained a fourth extension to complete an appeal to the state supreme court as Green awaits further proceedings.
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Ogden
Linh
Delbert Green
Utah Stile
Thine
I Witiely
Slaeapsielli
State Supreme Court
Bond Issue For New Lewisville Job Sold
Lewisville water and sewer district No 1 sold a 681000 bond issue to Bankers Trust Co of Little Rock Ark Constructors W Baker and Company of Oklahoma City will operate equipment in Lewisville next week Work on the project starts within two weeks and should wrap up in about 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisville
Ark
Memphis Tops US American Legion Units in training revival
Memphis Past No 1 claims the nation s largest American Legion unit with 452 members enrolled at the close of the revival drive. Kansas City s Louisville last year led with 2765 members while Memphis reports 3717 as Omaha 3507 is noted in the same update.
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Memphis
American Legion
United States
Legionaires
Eitd of Legion
Louisville
Omaha
Neb
Cadet Cagle and Baptists Oppose Straw Ballot on Prohibition
New Orleans May 16 The Southern Baptist convention urges the defeat of any political candidate who does not openly support the national prohibition law. The church says it will ignore straw ballots and be guided by duty at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Committee On Social Service
Southern Baptist Convention
New York
A. J. Barton
Antisaloon League
Naval Officers Debate London Treaty Gun Ship Ratio
Washington May 16 two navy officials attacked the London naval treaty as unequal arguing Americans settled for three lighter ships instead of the board’s recommended six. Admiral Bristol told Senate committees the accord lacks parity with Britain and Japan and betrays the best naval opinion. Admiral Hillary P. Junse said a critical concession was made when delegates swapped eighteen B-lrch guns for the board’s 2) ratio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London Naval Reaty
Naval Kenerd Board
Ashpiral Marke L. Bristol
Senate
Suriigts
Great Britain
Japan
London
Hillary P. Junse
Harold Lloyd Relinquishes Much of His Kennel
Hollywood May 1. Harold Lloyd gave away most of his prize dogs after neighbors near his Beverly Hills estate protested the purchase. City Prosecutor Lloyd Nix of Los Angeles said hearings against the actor would continue indefinitely. Lloyd moved 25 of about 40 dogs valued at over 15000 and added sound proof kennels for the remaining five. Neighbors said the barking disrupted sleep.
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Hollywood
Cal
Pesicenis
Beverly Hills
Harold Lloyd
Great Capes
St. Bernards
Lloyd Nix
Los Angeles
Lloyd's
Bradley Seniors Banquet Hosted by Miss Fox at Hotel Barlow
Bradley Ark high school principal Miss Georgii Fox entertained the senior class of twelve with a dinner at the Hotel Barlow here last night. Afterward the group attended a show at a local theatre before returning home, the briefing noting Bradley lies beyond Lewisville on the Shreveport road.
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Georgii Fox
Prioncipal
Bradley, Ark
Barlow
Miss Fox
Bradley
Lewisville
Shreveport
Laroid
Showdown on tariff provisions postponed in Senate
Washington bulletins report the showdown on debenture and tariff legislation promised in the Senate today was postponed until sometime next week due to unspecified delays.
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Washington
Senate
Town Quieted As Negro Held in Pen
Graniteville South Carolina May 16 The textile town calmed after a threat of mob violence when armed men sought Leroy Jackson accused of an attempted attack on a five year old girl He was lodged in the state penitentiary under guard to prevent lynching Earnest Jones another black man was held as a material witness The child was unharmed beyond fright and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graniteville
8. C
Girk
Leroy Jackson
State Penitentiary
Richards
Earnest Jones
Large Alligator Gar Killed Near Helena
The largest alligator gar seen in years was brought on Helena’s riverfront by Willie Lewis. The giant, stranded by shallow water, was killed after Willie waded to it and measured six feet seven inches.
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Helens
Willie Lewis
Negra
Willie
Garth
Helena
Good Prospects For Cotton Meet Saturday
Prospects are promising for cotton growers attending a cotton conservation meeting at city hall Saturday morning at 10. Main speakers include C. H. Alford from the Federal Farm Board S. Burgess secretary of the Mid-South Cotton Association and T. Roy Reid from the Agricultural Extension Service. The program explains how the Farm Board assists cooperative members and how producers may join the Mid-South Cotton Association with benefits. County Agent Lynn Soiris will preside and answer questions.
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City Hall
C. H. Alford
Federal Farm Board
S. Burgess
Mid- South
Cullen Association
T. Roy Reid
Agricultural Extension Service
Hempstead
Nevada
Howard Counties
Mid-South
Cutton
Lynn Soiris
Flier Killed When Motor Drops Out After Slaying Wife
In Trasco Washington on May 1 an oil company pilot fell about 750 feet after the motor dropped out. Witnesses said the ship wavered then nosed into the ground in a fatal crash. In Portland Maine on May 16 Kenneth Williams 20 of Yarmouth was indicted for murder and sentenced to life after pleading guilty to beating his young wife to death with a rolling pin.
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Trasco
Wash
Ax—Al
Sim Francisco
Oil Company
Portland
Les
Kenneth Widliams
Yarmeouth
County Agents Outing Planned at Lake Catherine near Hot Springs
A three day outing for county agents and their families and home demonstration agents of southwest Arkansas is set for May 30 31 and July It will be at Lake Catherine near Hot Springs with fourteen counties represented. O L McMurry district agent Ella Posey will lead the camp while W J Jernigan state club leader will supervise recreational activities including fishing swimming games music and entertainment.
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Little Rock
Arisangas
O. L. McMurry
Lake Catherine
Hot Springs
McMurry
Ella Posey
W. J. Jernigan
Extension Service
Marriage License Issued Day After Burial of Seventh Wife
ARKADELPHIA May 16 A marriage license issued recently to Eph Mord negro, of Gordon, was a permit to marry his seventh wife. Eph is 50. His sixth wife was buried just 24 hours before he applied for license No 7. Five wives have died and one was divorced.
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Arkadelphia
Eply Mord
Negra
Gordon
Eph
University Athlete Signs With Cardinals
FAYETTEVILLE May 16. Because baseball was ousted as a major sport at the University of Arkansas, Tom Oliver, star pitcher and member of the championship basketball squad, signed a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals and will join the team as soon as the university closes. Oliver was eligible to participate in university athletics for one more year.
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Fayetteville
University of Arkansas
Tom
St. Louis Car
Oliver
Ells Dance Draws Musicians and Fans Tonight
A large crowd is expected at the Ells home on North Elim street for a dance tonight. Ray Miller's Brunswick Recording orchestra will provide music. The eleven piece group is led by Marshall Vin Pool and is regarded as one of the best musical ensembles to appear locally.
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North Elim Street
Ray Miller
Brunswick Recording Orchestra
Marshall Vin Pool
E G Johnson Passes in Columbus Arkansas
E G Johnson aged 72 of Columbus Arkansas died at 5 3 p m Thursday at Josephine hospital after several days illness He was from an old Hempstead county family Funeral services will be held in Columbus Friday at 2 00 p m Rev J C Williams in charge He is survived by one half brother J A Williamson of Shreveport Louisiana and two nieces Mrs Jim Wilson Jr of Columbus and Mrs W R Orr of Helena Arkansas
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E. G. Johnson
Columbus
Ark
Josephine Hospital
Mr. Johnson
Hempstead
C. Williams
Tat Place
Decused
J. A. Williamson
Shreveport, la
Im Wilson, Jr
W. R. Orr
Helena, Ark
Senior Boys Are Guests of Rotary at Hope High School
The Hope High School graduating class was hosted by the Hope Rotary club at Hotel Barlow with a luncheon. Speakers C. Spragins, George W. Ware, and Rev. Francis A. Buddin urged goals in life and the value of education. Ware cited statistics on outcomes by education level. Ray Miller's Brunswick Recording orchestra provided music, directed by Marshal Van Pool, and Frank Wards arranged the program. Guests included Claude Wilkerson of Hendrix-Henderson college and Job Wimberly.
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Hope High School
Hope Rotary Club
Hotel Barlow
C. ©. Spragins
George W. Ware
Francis A. Buddin
Ware
Ray Miller
Brunswick Recording Orchestra
Chicago
Marshal van Pool
Talbot Feild
Elks Club
Frank Wards
E. F. McFaddin
Claude Wilkerson
Hendrix-Henderson College
Job Wimberly
Actors Marooned Two Months Return Home
A Broadway company of 40 actors and 60 sound and motion picture men returned to New York aboard the Nerissa from St Johns after two months marooned on Labrador ice fields while filming the annual seal hunt. Thais Sweeney of Washington, a financier in the group, spoke of the expedition frozen off Greenly island on March 1, with expectations of four weeks turning into a long stay.
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New York
Labrador
Nerissa
St. Johns
Tharais Sweeney
Washington
Sweeney
Greenly Island
Ouachita River Flood Crest Expected Today
Camden Ark May 16 The Ouachita Riverrose gradually to the 3 foot stage by Thursday afternoon with crest expected today or per day government forecast of 36 to 37 not veer reached local rivermen say. River unlikely to pass 34 feet. Highway LO from Camden to Little Rock remained open by a new bridge dump across Quachita river bottoms used for the first time this week. No overflow damage reported over a seven mile area.
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Camnmen
Ark
Ouachita River
Camden
Little Rock
Quachila River
Hempstead watermelons and festival market talk
The Hempstead meeting discussed boosting melon profits through purposed cuts and open market options. Local growers, including Clyde Monts, touted the county’s watermelons as world famous and noted modest yearly production gains while considering festival-driven market strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merce and Hemps
Black Leg Threat Warns Jersey Farmers In County
C H Locke near Oran reports losses of three yearling heifers to the black leg disease. The outbreak is highly contagious and can spread quickly via scavengers and infected carcasses. Authorities urge vaccination of herds and burning of carcasses to stop further spread.
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Lees
Jersey
C. H. Locke
Oran
Harmony Home Coming Day Set for June Fifteenth
Harmony church located one mile northwest of Sutton announces Homecoming Day on the third Sunday in June. The program includes opening song led by Prof J E Fincher, devotional by Elder Albert Lambert at 9 30 a m, song by Uncle Tip Franks at 10 45, sermon by Elder Richard Bright of Abilene Tex at 11, noon refreshments, and a 1 45 lesson in the old secret Harp led by Prof W B Steed of Prescott. Directors and music lovers in adjoining counties invited to attend with song books and lunch.
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Harmony Church
Sutton
Amazing
J. E. Fincher
Albert Lambert
Uncle Tip Franks
Richard Bright
Abelene
Tex
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Beauchamp
Dallas
Haraway
Senate Committee
James Cannon, Jr
Washington, D. C
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Chomon
Cio
Kutter
Dodson
Mystery
Alfred F. Scully
Cleveland
Bunlee Rockwell
Petersburg
Fla
Paul
Don Jones
Ed Brown
Tennessee
Oakdale
Tenn
Mii
Maarion Goodwin
Coalfield
Goodwin
Chattanooga
Goodwit
Season Waters
F. W. Fort
New Lewisville
Cadet Cagle
Church
Christian
Keener Cagle
Stu
West Point
Military Academy
Marion Hainle
Cagle
Bulletins
Cardinals
India
Joan
Mme
Sarojini Naidu
Joan of Arc
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi
Abbas Tyabji
Rotary
Quachita River
Gues
Harmony
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