Hempstead Liquor Election Postponed Again in Arkansas
The Hempstead county liquor election case, amid fraud claims in 123 polls, was postponed to June 16 in Washington county court. LeRoy Loudermilk and Frank Davis, both Negroes, received prison sentences in separate cases. Loudermilk to the industrial school after burglary and larceny charges, and Davis to two years for a robbery near Yerger school. Huntsville voted 77 to 22 for near option liquor, with one store in town and another in St. Paul.
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Hempstead
Washington
MH. M. Stephens Cane
Adar
Steve Currigan
N. BP
O'Neal
Hempstead County
Thor Lew
Dexter Bush
LeRoy Loudermilk
Ifape Negro
Weednesd
Lee DeVaughn
Hope Police
Franks Fruit
Negris
Pine Bluff
Thuntvills
Huntsville
Ark
Ivy
Huntville
Madison County
New St. Paul
Prescott
Probinik
Arkinsas
Nevada County Grand Jury
Ned Stewart
Hale
EB. Northcross
Tthe
Ues
Robert Muldrew
North Tenns
Muldrew
California
Hie
Hardware dealers seek united front on tax cuts
Hardware valers and the Little Rock association push for a united front to win tax reductions from the 1937 legislature. A convening session at Hotel Mivien opened with a plan for a statewide cestilation on Wednesday. Committees named by J. S. Sluudtovk of Camden report at Wednesday’s closing.
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Ne Stile Retail Hardware Association
Conventine
Hotel Mivien
Cioge & ‘Turner
Little Rock
Tony Johnson
PaPragoule
C. W. Basare
Berrogyvill
Herbert Hinba
el Doralo
Dieoh Harry
Stuttgart
Senate Appropriations Committee Okays Large Relief Funds
Washington report says the Senate appropriations committee approved a relief appropriation of 1.425 billion dollars to be directed to President Roosevelt, with power for the PWA to spend an additional 60 million for heavy construction work.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
PWA
Mercury Tops 100 in Inland Northwest Thermals
Temperatures soared above 100 degrees in parts of Washington and Oregon during the Inland Northwest heat wave on Tuesday. Wind and rain later offered some relief in Pasco and Pendleton with showers expected. growers worried about crop impact as Wheat reached near 105 degrees. In Columbus Mississippi war volunteers received boxes of goodies as a gesture of appreciation from the Fifth Infantry Reunion Association president John A Holmes Jr of Birmingham.
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Spokane
Wash
Inland Northwest
Pasco
Pendieton
Orelsu
Columbus
Miss
John A. Holmes Jr
Birmingham
Ala
Fife
Fifth Infantry Reunion Association
Townsend Contempt Vote Sparks House Inquiry
The House investigative committee voted 6 to 2 to cite Dr. F E Townsend and two pension leaders for contempt and forward the case to the U S District Attorney. Townsend walked out of a probe. aides were subpoenaed and did not appear, prompting further action. Sheridan Downey urged resistance to subpoenas, decrying punitive measures and the investigation.
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Washington
Honoh
F. E. Townsend
United States District Attorney
Sheridan Downey
F.E., Townsend
House Investigating Committee
Luciano Trial Witness Collapses Delaying Court
In New York City special prosecutor Thomas E Dewey aims to prove Luciano's syndicate connections as witnesses testify to operations. A former model and two prostitutes falter on the stand as testimony ends for the day. At Alton CCC Camp a poultry raising project for 35 enrollees teaches vocational value with 500 White Leghorn chicks.
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Luciano
Alton CCC
New York
Nancy Presser
Thomas FE. Dewey
Charles
Lucky
Frederico James Russo
Rer
Jimmy Frederico
Pete Harris
Turner State
Russa
Belty Anderson
Catherine O'Connor
Jenny Benjamin
Joey
Alton CCC Cap
Hope
CCC
United States
Allen
Ohio Farmer Recalls Legions Beating During Initiation
William Smith, 93, of near Paynasfield 15 miles south of Lima, told authorities on Tuesday he was beaten and threatened by the Black Legion during a September initiation. He described a terror night with masked guards, about 200 men, 12 other candidates, and a robed leader inside a distant valley location where guns were present.
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William Smith
Paynasfield
Lima
Iswae
Black Legion
Smith
Ark Valley
F D R to Deliver Historical Speech
President Roosevelt said his trip to Arkansas Texas and Indiana would feature purely historical talks not political campaigning. He warned critics not to misread the Southwestern tour as a campaign bid and noted plans for a centennial celebration in Arkansas with a focus on the state's early history.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Arkansas
Texas
Indiana
Plan Air Line From Rome to Addis Ababa
An air link to Addis Ababa was announced Tuesday night detailing a route from Rome via Asmara and Assab in Eritrea and Djibouti to Addis Ababa. The plan cites limited Ethiopian landing fields and proposes the African segment to begin in Asmara and Assab before continuing to Djibouti.
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Plan Air Line
Rome
Addis Ababa
Apdis Ababa
Addis Abus
Sudan
Falian
Ethiopia
Asmara
Assab
Vit
Eritrea
Djibouti
French Somaliland
Cotton Dealer William Averell Fails to Meet Debts
New York Nation Exchange reports William B. Averell, prominent cotton trader, unable to fulfill financial obligations. The failure described as one of the biggest shocks the cotton circles have seen. News notes also claim there is no word for kiss in Japanese.
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NEW York
New York Nation Exchange
Wiliam B. Averell
Exchange
Strikes spread across nation amid clashes and guard response
The Associated Press reports widespread walkouts in over six regions with about 50,000 union workers on strike and thousands more involved. Violence was limited but notable clashes occurred in California vegetable fields where three were shot. Akron Goodyear workers and Wheeling Steel guards faced legal actions amid plant tensions. Syracuse North Carolina union leaders ordered a Remington Rand strike affecting about 6,100 workers.
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Associated Press
National Guard
California
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Supreme Court
NRA
Guciey Net
Akron
Ohio
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Companny
Portsmouth
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Suracuse
N. C
Remington Rand, Inc
Midddlewest
Murder Case to Jury Wednesday in New York
In New York the trial of John Biguenza proceeds after a day of testimony aimed at proving his sanity. Prosecution witnesses argued the defendant confessed to the murder of Mel. Nancy Evans Pittterton, a writer, and others testified to strengthen the case as jurors prepare for closing arguments.
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New York
John Biguenza
Nancy Evans
Pitterton
Charles
Nott
Fiorenza
Beckhiam Place
Three Escape As Plane Catches Fire In Chicago
A pilot and two passengers escaped injury when an American Airlines aircraft taxied from the municipal airport and caught fire. The plane, valued at $15,064, was destroyed, though the crew and travelers reached a safe landing before the blaze worsened.
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Chicago
American Airlines
Muunicipal
Karpis Pals Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Fred Hunter arrested in New Orleans with Alvin Karpis pleaded guilty to conspiracy to harbor Karpis and was sentenced to two years in the Atlanta federal penitentiary. Governor Futrell planned to visit death house inmates Wednesday at Tucker Farm, observing three white men and two Black inmates.
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Karpis’ Pals
Futrell
Death House
New Orleans
Fred Hunter
Alvin Karpis
St. Paul
Wayne G. Borah
Karpis
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Tucker Farm
Ark
Zioncheck Wades in Rockefeller Center Pool
United States Representative Marion Zioncheck and his bride Rubye Louise Nix waded in an outdoor pool at Rockefeller Center amid a Fifth Avenue crowd. The Seattle congressman recalled college days as students tossed him into a pool while president of the University of Washington student body in 1927, noting his dislike for parts of the Rockefeller complex.
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New .York
Fifth Avenue
Rockefeller Center
United States
Marion Zioncheck
Rubye Louise Nix
Texarkana
Seattle
University of Washington
Zioncheck
Rockefeller
New York City
Mystery Is Seen in Woman's Death
Greenwood Ark Dr Hugh Jolson county coroner reports an inquest to explore mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Mrs Burk Stallings about 80 wife of a Works Progress Administration worker She died after convulsions believed caused by waking poison The coroner says the poison may have been accidental and an inquest likely after stomach analysis in Fort Smith is completed on Wednesday
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Greenwood
Ark
Hugh Jolson
Sebastian County
Burk Stallings
Johnson
Ja Works Progress Administration
Elk Hills oil claim upheld by Fall Ickes ruling
Secretary Fall and Ickes confirmed last year's decision granting the United States title to 25 million dollars worth of oil and natural gas in California's Elk Hills field, over a prior ruling. Southampton sails to New York at 1 34 a m with 2139 aboard the Queen Mary.
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Washington
Tower
Albert Fall
Ickes
United States
Elk Hills
California
Protests Grow Over Air Rifle Shooting in City
Police reported an early week flare of air rifle damage in the western city sector, the first since a warning from Chief Ridghill. A downtown barkeeper mourned a pet bird killed by a pellet, blaming rifles, while an elderly man on his porch narrowly avoided harm from a pellet.
Debate Delays Final Vote On Cotton Trading Limit
Washington debate over the Smith amendment to cap cotton futures at 600000 bales per firm or individual delayed the House backed commodity exchange bill. Sen Connally argued against the amendment while Smith pressed for limiting concentration as the Commodity Exchange Commission would set broader trading caps across wheat cotton rice and other commodities. The bill’s fate hung on Wednesday as amendments widened regulatory reach including Irish potatoes and dairy products.
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Wei Sen
Connally
Washington
Senate
House
Commodity Exchange Commission
Dem. ‘Tex
Smith
Dem. S&. C
Commission
Prescott Men Visit Asphalt and Roofing Plants
Fifty Prescott business and professional men including Rotary members visited Berry Asphalt and Willins plants in Waterloo for a luncheon and tour. Also noting confusion at the White House and Senate Finance Committee about revising the revenue bill after Tuesday night discussions.
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Prescott
Washington
Whit House
Senate Finance Committee
G O P Plans Hard Drive for Votes
Byron Phuck reports from Washington that Republicans consider a vigorous campaign plan to notify supporters of their presidential nominee soon after the Cleveland convention. Party strategists believe a sustained, early attack offers the best chance to win, signaling a deliberate push to energize voters.
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Byron Phuck
Associated Press
Washington
Cleveland
Reich Joins Rephan's New York Store as Sales Clerk
R. I. Reich has replaced R. D. Harrington as sales clerk at Rephan's New York store. Harrington is no longer connected with the store. Reich has moved to Hope and will be here permanently.
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R. I. Reich
R. D. Harrington
Rephan
New York
Mr. Harrington
Mr. Reich
Hope
Willl
Falls, Fatal Attack Mark Arkansas Fire Briefs
A Pine Bluff man identified as Willan Cole, 56, fell from a hotel seventh floor balcony in Pine Bluff Arkansas while secretary sales manager of a flooring firm. He died Wednesday morning. In Hot Springs Arkansas J O Malley lieutenant Wisconsin died early morning after a heart attack. He was 68 and had been in Hot Springs last Friday.
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New York
Manly
Willan
Pine Bluff
Ark
Winder Jreom
Holsthe
Sade
Willi Cole
Hig.donesday
Qaic
Hot Springs
J. O'Malley
Wisconsin
O'Malley
Eastern Arkansas planters refuse wage talks with union
Deputy Commissioner Harry C. Malcolm reports in Eastern Arkansas that planters, employing 10 to 25 laborers, refused to negotiate with Southern Tenant Farmers Union officials, maintaining prevailing wages around 75 cents per day. He notes fear of H. L. Mitchell and the union, with laborers urged to demand 1.50 dollars for 10 hours, while cotton prices influence future raises.
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Arkansas
Harry C. Malcom-upo
Arkansa
Malcom
Sti
Mitchell GH
L. Mitchell
Father Guilty in Son Killing Case at Shreveport
B A Bass, 174, was convicted by a jury of murdering his son Daniels Bass, 24, found shot dead at home. Jury deliberated 12 days and 214 hours, verdict returned without capital punishment, carrying automatic life imprisonment. State alleged insurance motive. defense suggested alternate killer or accident.
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Shreveport
B. A. Bass
Daniels
Bass
Jwy
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