Kansans Favor Crop Over Politics in Wheat State
In Newton Kansas June 19 Kansans focus on saving the wheat crop amid heavy rains rather than presidential politics. A Harvey County survey shows farmers prefer Curtis for farmer-friendly policies, with Hoover leading among Republicans. Democrats split on Smith, while other locals discuss tariffs and market aid as the election looms.
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Roscoe B. Fleming
Newton
Kan
Kansas
Harvey County
Dairy
Salina Road
Curtis
Herbert Hoover
John Gray
Fred Prouty
Hoover
Smith
Arthur Capper
Daily
Farm Papers
William Jardine
State Agriculture College
Warned of Measles by City Health Official
Dr. Herman G. Morgan, city health board secretary, warned parents to be cautious with measles in children. He cited several cases with pneumonia and bronchial infections and noted a high rate of complications. Last week 175 cases were reported, pushing this month’s total over 400.
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Herman G. Morgan
City Health Board
Morgan
Sunnyside Tuber Culosis Sanatorium Water Plant Bids Planned
The county council approved all plans for a 12000 dollar Sunnyside water plant improvement after months of delay caused by a water shortage. Bids will be called for soon, courthouse officials said.
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Sunnyside
Scarface Out for Publicity
United Press reports Mark Hellinger claims Al Capone has sent a representative to hire Ivy Lee to polish Capone’s image in Chicago and nationwide, hoping Lee can shift public opinion as he did for John D. Rockefeller Sr. Capone allegedly has millions to spend and seeks Lee’s services to cleanse his reputation.
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United Press
New York
Mark Hellinger
Daily News Today
Hull Booed As Al's Mate
Houston June 19 Representative Cordell Hull of Tennessee is seen as the likely Democratic vice presidential nominee by early convention arrivals. Hull’s retirement plans strengthen this view, with many expecting him to join the ticket or withdraw from politics. Democrats see Hull as a natural pick to secure the solid South and border states.
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Houston
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Hull
Smith
Revival of Traders' Alley Horse Trade in Hoosierdam
Prices for CRSE horses rise off forty year lows in 1926 as old timers hope for a revival in Traders' Alley on Pearl Street west of Missouri. Two stables remain, Fred Howe and William Henry run the barns, buyers roam by auto, and prices lift 10 to 15 percent since year start with horses selling from 75 to 175 dollars.
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Hoosierdam
Pearl St
Missouri
America
Fred Howe
William Henry
Dobbin
Emily Blair rules out vice president bid
Emily Newell Blair, directing women’s activities for the Democratic national convention, says a woman should not be vice president. She dismisses the idea of her run, arguing the vice presidency needs a life of politics and public affairs and calls Harding a tragic misfit in high office.
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United Press
Houston
Tex
Emily Newell Blair
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Kansas City
Curtis
Benedict Arnold
Harding
Real Heat Is on Way Says Weatherman
Weatherman J H Armington warns Indianapolis to expect hotter weather ahead after a cool spell. June averages show 81 and July 85 with August around 83, while rainfall remains below normal and heat waves typically last three to four days.
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Weatherman
J. H. Armington
Indianapolis
Weather Bureau
Armington
Mercury
South Atlantic
Mississippi Valley
Dinner for Anti-Saloon League set at Roberts Park
The Anti-Saloon League committee plans a complimentary dinner tonight at 6:30 at Roberts Park M. E. Church. About 200 attendees are expected with Charles F. Coffit as toastmaster. Speakers include Col Patrick H. Callahan, Howard H. Russell, and Francis Scott McBride. McBride will discuss The League's Second Campaign for Flag and Law Against Bootleg Treason.
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Anti-Saloon League
Roberts Park M. E
Charles F. Coffit
Col
Patrick H. Callahan
Louisville
Howard H. Russell
Westerville
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League of America
Francis Scott McBride
Washington
Anti- Saloon League of America
McBride
League
Slavery era memories live on at Marion County poor farm
Two elderly women living at the Marion County poor farm recount their lives from slavery days. Aunt Mary Jane Sissle recalls plantation days in Kentucky and a move north, while Lucille Hall recalls cooking and running a restaurant near Union Station.
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Lucille Hall
Marion County
Mary Jane Sissle
Lee Williams
Times
South
Union Station
Pullman
Mary
Lucille
Martin Sissles
Louisville-Nashville Rd
Kentucky
Lebanon
Banjo
Sissle
Aunt Mary
Bitter battle pitting Edinburg marshal against liquor foes
W C Milburn Edinburgs town marshal and Church of God minister faces a bitter controversy amid petitions seeking ouster of two town board members Wallace Loucks and Guy Cooper. The dispute centers on strict liquor law enforcement hurting local business and driving farmers to shop in other towns.
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Edinburg
Ind
W C. Milburn
Church of God
Twe
Milburn
Wallace Loucks
Guy Cooper
Man Recovered After Apparent Roadside Death Incident
In MONACA Pennsylvania on June 19 Mike Maygak of Colona was found on the roadside by state troopers. He was placed in an undertaker’s wicker basket for transport to the morgue. During the return trip he sat up in the basket and began swearing.
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United Press
Monaca
Mike Maygak
Colona
Here
Maygak
City hospital project delayed by health board meeting schedule
The health board postponed a Monday special meeting after consulting with Mayor L. Ert Slack. Architects and engineers were interviewed at a conference on the city hospital program, with a likely meeting rescheduled for Wednesday.
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City Hospital
Board of Health
L. Ert Slack
Scouts at Camp Chanktunungi Near Ft. Benjamin Harrison
About 175 local Boy Scouts work to shape Camp Chanktunungi west of Ft. Benjamin Harrison for the first camping period. F O Belzer and S L Norton lead with a team of instructors in handicraft swimming camp craft first aid and sanitation and programs and mess hall. One hundred forty Scouts registered for the second period starting July 9.
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Chanktunungi
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
F. O. Belzer
Indianapolis
S. L. Norton
Harry Ice
Frank Teague
Robert Thompson
H. J. Hunt
Charles Shields
Theodore Sedam
Young aviator survives tailspin near Connersville
Farnum Parker, 17, of Anderson, Ind., credited quick thinking with saving his life after his plane’s canvas tore from the upper wing at 4000 feet. He pulled out of a tailspin and landed in a field with only minor injuries.
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United Press
Connersville
Ind
Farnum Parker
Anderson
Parker
Texas Welcomes Al Smith Delegates With Big Hospitality
Houston prepares for the Democratic convention drawing the Al Smith supporters with a Hospitality House offering hot tamales chili and beds. Texans pledge unity and hail Texas hospitality while predicting a solid Lone Star vote for the convention nominee.
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Yankee Land
Texas
Lone Star State
Curtis Hoover meet to map campaign tactics on porch
Curtis arrives in Washington for a key back porch conference with Herbert Hoover at Hoover's home. They plan to keep plans secret while Curtis eyes a farming West stump tour and a public reveal may wait until after the Democratic convention.
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Washington
Charles Curtis
Hersbert Hoover
Hoover
S-Street
Curtis
Topeka
Kan
George E. Akerson
Edward Gann
Gann
Macomb St
Hoover-Curtis
Fleeing Auto Crashes After Patrol Stop
Bloomington man Harry Sherfey identified, fled in a car without headlights on approaching highways. He collided with Herbert Boreking at Tenth and Highland, while two accomplices fled from a second automobile parked behind Michigan and Dorman Streets as patrolman D Shope investigated.
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D. Shope
Harry Sherfey
Bloomington
Ind
Herbert Boreking
Denny St
Tenth
Highland Sts
Shope
Michigan
Dorman Sts
Earhart Classmate Describes Quiet Amelia at Ogontz School
Mrs. Charles H. Bradley recalls Amelia Earhart as quiet and retiring in 1918 at Ogontz School for Girls in Philadelphia. Earhart was class vice president but left mid year. United Press reports Charles S. Denby Jr., nephew of Edwin Denby, becomes assistant United States district attorney.
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Amelia Earhart
Atlantic
Ogontz School For Girls
Philadelphia
Charles H. Bradley
Pennsylvania St
Miss Earhart
Bradley
United Prens
Charles S. Denby Jr
Secretary of the Navy
Edwin Denby
David A. Reed
Pennsylvania
United States District Attorney
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Flint
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Frank Phillips
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James Glass
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Marshal Milburn
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