Pope to contest Aug 24 Democratic primary results
Nashville Aug 9 AP Contests filed to challenge Shelby county and Davidson county vote tallies alleging large Negro turnout and fraud in the August 9 primary. Pope, runner up to Hill McAlister, seeks state primary board review August 24. Contested counts include Crump's influence and miscounted ballots in Memphis and Nashville areas.
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Nashville
Shelby County
Davidson
Shelby
Shepherd
Pope
Boss Crump
E. I. Crump
Democratic
McAlister
Davidson County
Howse
Memphis
Crump
Negrous
Bradley C. Cassety
Gainesboro
Jackson County
Cassety
Lee Carter
Carter
Political Moves Spark Optimism Across Parties
A summary of US presidential campaigning notes optimistic buzz from Hoover and Roosevelt camps. Hoover sees wins in Wisconsin Minnesota New York Massachusetts Iowa Missouri and other farm states while Roosevelt anticipates Walker hearings and broad support. Mentions key party figures and dates and notes Coolidge will not attend noontime ceremonies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New York
Massachusetts
Iowa
Missouri
Albany
Roosevelt
James J. Walker
Ohio
Idaho
Texas
Dead Pan Keaton Loses Wife in Divorce
Los Angeles August 31 The comedian Buster Keaton loses his wife after a divorce hearing in which his nocturnal habits were cited. His wife Natalie Keaton testified she could not sleep due to his late returns and behavior. Judge Joseph Sproul granted the divorce and awarded custody of their two sons with $200 monthly support.
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Los Angeles
Joseph F
Buster) Keaton
Constance ‘Talmadge Neteher
Natalie Keaton
Buster
Joseph
Robert
Kenton
Netcher
Joseph Sproul
New York Mayor Walker Faces Political Fight Before Albany
New York Mayor Walker journeys to Albany to defend himself against charges brought by Samuel Seabury. Governor Roosevelt will judge the case after a brief rebuttal by the mayor. The dispute centers on Walker’s conduct as mayor over several years and could end his administration.
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New York
Ang
Walker
Jimmy' Nee
Hudson
Albany
Roosevelt
Chicago
Samuel Seabury
Seabury
Legislature
Merrill Slayers Charged In Mississippian Murder Case
Natchez Mississippi August 9 A man Richard Dana and his housekeeper Qetavia Dockery were charged with murder in the death of Miss Jane Merrill once a social icon of the era. Fingerprints matched Dana and Dockery were found at the scene and formal charges were read after statements conflicted.
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Natchez
Miss
Mississippi
Jane ‘Merrill
Bella
Richard Dana
Qetavia Dockery
Miss Dockery
Dana
Miss Merrill
S Printe
Dockery
Raage
Merrill
Geneva Voices Satisfaction As Stimson Irritates Tokyo
Reactions split along capitals after Henry L. Stimson’s address in New York before the Briand Kellogg pact on preserving peace in the Far East. Tokyo seeks full report while Geneva and League circles welcome the US stance as a guide for future action and co operation with the league.
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Geneva
Stimson
Tokyo
Associated Press
New York
Henry L. Stimson
Briand-Kelloge
Pack
Council
Washington
Japan
Manchuria
League of Nations
League
United States
Far East
Weather fragment summary across Tennessee and Virginia
Fragmentary weather notes report cloudy and warmer conditions in Tennessee with partial detailing of central warmth. Virginia is listed as fair tonight with possible showers in the mountains Wednesday afternoon. Previous temperatures and rainfall readings are partially cited in unclear text.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Cooley
Sehowdy
Laneaster Tells Clarke Promise in Murder Trial
Fia Aug 4 Lancaster testified in the murder trial that Haden Clarke promised to care for Mrs J M Keith Miller while he was away on business. Lancaster, who killed Clarke, said the promise followed Clarke's warning to keep Keith Miller from heavy drinking. He described their London to Australia flight in 1927 28 and said their feelings grew during that trip.
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Fia
N. Lancaster
Haden Clarke
J. M. Keith
Lancaster
Clarke
Keith-Miller
Keith- Miller
Haden
J M. Keith
London
Australia
Burke Taken By Death. James F. Burke Dies In Washington
James Francis Burke counsel for the Republican National Committee died in Washington after conferring with President Hoover. At 65 he was praised as an indefatigable worker who devoted his life to public service and party affairs. He fell ill, was treated by Dr. Joel Boone, and died before midnight from cerebral vascular thrombosis. The White House announced his death and his planned European voyage was canceled.
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James Francis Burke
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Senator Bulkley
W. A. Julian
Democratic National Committee
Ohio
Cohen
Geora
T. A. Walters
Idaho
Jed Adams
Washington
Hoover
Burke
James
Francis Burke
Republican Party
White House
Joel T. Boone
Von Papen Ready to Clamp Nation Under Iron Rule
Berlin August 9 AP President von Hindenburg approved a new emergency decree to curb political violence that has killed over a hundred in two months. The decree, prepared by the von Papen cabinet, will be published tonight. A political truce extending to September 1 bars outdoor meetings except Constitution Day. Special courts will try political offenses, with heavy penalties including the death sentence.
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Berlin
von Hindenburg
von Papen
Newdeck
Republicans May Gain House Seats in Reapportionment
Washington August 9 AP reports reapportionment of house representation could yield a net Republican gain of twelve votes in the new electoral college. Transfers of 27 seats from 21 to 11 states shift political power, potentially affecting the presidential race between Hoover and Roosevelt.
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Washington
Hoover
Freytlin D. Roosevelt
House
Senate
Arkansas Goes to Polls Today in Democratic Primary
Arkansas voters head to the polls to choose among seven gubernatorial and senatorial candidates in the Democratic primary. About 225,000 ballots were anticipated as polling places opened at 8 a.m. and closed at 6:30 p.m. Results may be delayed until tomorrow for several statewide races.
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Little Rock
Kentucky Democrats Go Wet as Republicans Remain Dry
Kentucky primary returns show Democrats broadly backing repeal planks while Republicans favor prohibition or align with national platform. U S Senator Alben Barkley leads Democratic renomination bids. several incumbent Democrats top party leaders in early returns from about half the precincts. Republican incumbents Maurice Thatcher and others lead in their party’s field with substantial margins as counts continue across 2,121 of 4,195 precincts.
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Kentucky
Louisville
N. Gray Rochester
Adolph Graves
J. B. Wise
George L. Phillips
U. S
Alben W.barkley
George B. Martin
FL. Wright
Fred Vinson
Virgil Chapman
A. J. May
Glover Cary
Voris Gregory
Brent Spence
Cap Garden
John Young Brown
Finley Hamilton
Maurice Thatcher
Robert Blackburn
William Lewis
B. T. Rountree
J. Lincoln Newhall
George P. Ellison
Dillard J. Smith
B. E. McClure
Ashland T. Patrick
Libby Holman Slips Away After Bail Set at 25000
Libby Holman Reynolds, Broadway singer accused of murder, slipped from a Reidsville hotel with two unknown men after being released on bail of 25000. Police consider the habeas corpus case active as a Winston-Salem trial is tentatively set for October 3, with possible delays due to her expected childbirth.
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Reidsville
N. C
Libby Heiman
Alloged
Saoney
Wentworth
Alfred Holman
Winston- Salem
Cash
Miss Harman
Libby Jed
Franson Scott
Miss Holman
Wong
A. M. Stacklin Wentworth
Scott
Young
Smith Reynolds
Atteyneye
Stack
Albert “Ab Walker
Reynolds
Alfred Holman, Jr
Carlisle Higgins
Wal‘key
Libby
J Court
Forsyth County
Wingston-Salem
Benett Polikoff
William Craves
M. P. Cummings
Here
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State Highway Commission
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