Roberts Gets Endorsement for Supreme Court Nomination
Senate Judiciary Committee orders favorable report on Owen J. Roberts of Philadelphia to be an associate Justice. Nomination expected to be called up in the Senate soon with quick approval. No protests filed. one inquiry from socialist leader was declined.
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Washington
Owen J. Roberts
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Borah
Idaho
Overman
North Carolina
Hebert
Rhode Island
Roberts
Normal Thomas
Boover
John J. Parker
Baccalaureate Services Highlight Character Through Hands
Auditorium packed for baccalaureate as Dr Mather urged greatness through conduct and hands. He defined hands as symbols of sacrifice, magnanimity, and unity, reflecting a life of service. About 1,500 attendees at Junior College auditorium heard the message as graduates and students filed in.
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aInsur
Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus of Nazareth
Dr. Mather
Jesus
Paroles Granted to 13 Missouri Prisoners by Governor
Governor Caulfield issued thirteen paroles from the Missouri penitentiary following state penal board recommendations. One life-term inmate, Frank Hill of St. Francois County, received release after nearly 14 years while other paroles ranged from two to fifteen years for offenses including robbery, forgery, embezzlement, burglary, and theft.
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Caulfield
Missouri Penitentiary
State Penal Board
Frank Hill
St. Francois County
Rivermines
Flat River
Hardin
Dunklin County
W. W. Tripp
Poplar Bluff
Lew Smith
Greene County
Wilson Packing Company
Clyde Anderson
Howell County
Amos Brewer
Lawrence County
W. A. Yates
Douglas County
Albert J. Tooker, Jr
Kansas City
Coy Schofield
Independence
Edward Gessing
St. Louis
Sam Oberdam
Pride of San Joaquin Wins Bullfrog Title in Big Show
The Pride of San Joaquin, a giant bullfrog, won the world champion leaper title before about 30 000 spectators in Angels Camp California. The ex-champion was trained by Louis Fisher of Stockton to prove a frog can comeback, leaping 12 feet 10 1 2 inches. A list of county population changes followed, showing mixed increases and decreases across several counties. Adaolph Alexander Weinman, sculptor of the dime and half dollar, received the 1930 American Institute of Architects fine arts medal.
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Angels
Gal
San Joaquin
Crocker
Louis Fisher
Stockton
Calif
New Yorke
Adaolph Alexander Weinman
American Institute of Architects
Cleveland Population Jump Shows Urban Shift in 1920 Census
Cleveland and greater Cleveland report 1920 census growth with city gains 12.63 percent to 897,458 and suburban expansion. Tulsa climbs 94.9 percent into the 100000 class, while Long Beach leads in overall growth. Milwaukee and Washington trails reflect divergent city increases. A memorial for Prunes and a bill to award a Curtiss aviation medal also noted.
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Cleveland
Washington
Greater Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Greater
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Long Beach
California
Chattanooga
Tenn
Peoria
Ilinois
Washington, D. C
Milwaukee
Wis
Ruth Bryan Owen
Florida
Congress
Glenn Curtiss
Political Announcements From Two Parties For Local Offices
The Republican Party presents candidates for Circuit Clerk John H Faus Presiding Judge Chas A Dex Judge Second District Anton Goser Ed F Linhardt County Judge First District Sylvester Dulle Prosecuting Attorney S Frank Huffhines County Collector Fred H Tanner A E Blaser County Recorder Henry G LePage The Democratic Party lists County Clerk Clema Dirckx Probate Judge Curtis L Dun For County Collector
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Republican Party
John H. Faus
Chas, A. Dex
Anton Goser
ED F. Linhardt
Sylvester Dulle
S. Frank Huffhines
Fred H. Tanner
A. E. Blaser
Henry G. Lepage
Democratic Party
Clema, Dirckx
Curtis L
Dunfro County
Arkansas Flood and Tornado Toll Across State
Floodwaters left about 3,000 homeless and caused heavy property damage in South Arkansas oil fields while a tornado in Phillips county killed at least 27 and injured many more. Red River and Smackover Creek floods prompted Red Cross and National Guard aid as rail and road traffic declined. In Texas, floods rose on the Brazos and Red River as rescue crews worked to reach marooned residents amid looming flood stages.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
South Arkansas
Red River
Elaine
Phillips County
Mississippi River
Standard Oil Company of Louisiana
Red Cross
National Guard
Smackover
Smackover Creek
Quachita
Camden
Arkadelphia
G. B. Lambert
St. Louis
Dallas
Texas
Central
Red
Trinity
Brazos
Colorado
Brazos River
East
Waco
Texarkana
Shreveport Weather Bureau
Shortage in Bank Reported at St. Louis Institution
St Louis May 13 AP An alleged shortage of about 50000 dollars in the accounts of George A Tubely vice president and cashier of the National Bridge Bank was reported by the board of directors. The amount was estimated by L L Will who said auditors found the shortage in the cashier records during a state banking department examination.President Otto G Koenig said the bank is protected by a 100000 dollar blanket surety bond.
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ST. Louis
George A. ‘Tubely
National Bridge Bank
L. L. Will
State Banking Department
Otto G. Koenig
Graf Zeppelin Lands in Seville on South American Flight
The Graf Zeppelin landed in Seville at 5 40 PM after a 24 hour flight from Friedrichshafen covering about 1500 miles. Departure tomorrow will bring changes in the passenger list with five to disembark and three to embark, including Mrs. Mary Pierce, the Prince of Asturias, and Lieutenant Emilio Herrera.
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Seville
Spain
South America
Friedrich- Shafen
Mary Pierce
Prince of Asturias
Alfonso
Emilio Herrera
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Gasconade County
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Pike County
St. Charles
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