Walker Quiz Turned Into Legal Fight
New York Mayor James J Walker faces a continued public hearing before Governor Franklin D Roosevelt on charges seeking his removal. Samuel Seabury and Mayor Curti n clash over admissible evidence with Roosevelt allowing cross examination of witnesses from the Hofstadter committee.
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N. Y
James J. Walker
New York
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Hofstadter Legislative Committee
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Aday
Samuel Seabury
Hofstadter Committee
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Seabury
Walkv
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Ake
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Rose Daniell
Daniel
Susana
Rapa
Equitable Coach Company, Inc
George Trask
Tusk
Hofstadser Committee
Roosevelt Faces Court Restraint In Walker Case
Albany August 12 Governor Roosevelt agreed to withhold decision on removal of New York Mayor James J. Walker until after August 19. Supreme Court Justice Harald J. Hinman issued the order to show cause why he should not be restrained from ruling. Sidney Levine attorney for George Donnelly sought the restraint. a continuation is set for August 19 before Justice Elis J. Staley.
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Roosevelt
Walker
New York
James J. Walker
Supreme Court
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Sidney Levine
George Donnelly
Bronx
Phomo
Elis J. Staley
Levine
Contested Gubernatorial Primary Charges Voting Frauds
Nashville Aug 12 AP Pope petitions to contest Hill McAlister gubernatorial nomination. He alleges “herding” of Negro voters, vote buying, ballot box stuffing and intimidation by armed officers. Pope seeks rejection of Shelby county results and part or all of six other counties. Official returns show McAlister ahead by about 10,000. Conspiracies alleged in Shelby and Davidson counties.
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Lewis
Pope
Hill McAlister
Shelby County
Memphis
McAlister
Shelby
Davidson County
Nazis and Centrists May Join Forces in Germany
Berlin Aug 12 04KP The Telegraphen Union reports a possible coalition of Adolf Hitler's National Socialists and the Centrist party led by former Chancellor Heinrich Bruening to form the next government. Centrists insist the cabinet be constitutional with major Nazi influence, while Prussia would also need a new cabinet. The Nationalists under Alfred Hugenberg push a role but oppose Centrists' terms. renewal rumors point to next Monday for a decision.
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Germany
Adolf Hitler
National Socialists
Heinrich Bruening
Adolph Hitler
Paul von Hindenburg
Telegraphen Union
Hitler
Prussia
Franz von Fapen
Alfred Hugenbrg
Shakeup in State Highway Patrol Takes Effect in Tennessee
In Nashville on August 12 the state highway patrol announced a shakeup affecting the Chattanooga area. Assistant Chief Benton McMillan and Sergeant Albert Pearson were dismissed. Four promotions and one transfer followed with Homer Cook elevated to assistant chief in Nashville, Wayne Hargis to sergeant in Nashville, Ben Dodson to sergeant in Cookeville, and R. S. Cravens promoted to sergeant in charge of Chattanooga. Cravens succeeds N. S. Crow, transferred to Memphis. The move, said to boost efficiency and morale, includes Cravens reporting to Sergeant in charge and Maintensl Chief Servais Evrard of Knoxville. Williams cited disciplinary concerns about the dismissed officers and noted further transfers would come. McMillan and Cook have long service records since 1929. Williams attributed McMillan's dismissal to unfounded charges that arose from poor relations with subordinates.
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Chattanooga
Benton McMillan
Albert Pearson
Cookeville
Homer Cook
Wayne Hargis
Cook
Ben Dodson
Pearson
R. S. Cravens
Cravens
N. S. Crow
Memphis
Williams
Len
Maintensl
Servais Evrard
Knoxville
United States
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Slate Fall Fatal at Iso lene Mine Near Crossville
In Iso lene near Crossville Tennessee Clyde Franklin a 23 year old miner died today from a slate fall in a coal mine where he worked a few feet from his father. Treasury receipts for August 10 totaled 78 482 217 81 with expenditures 78 473 084 64 and a balance of 492 151 672 54. Customs duties for ten days in August were 7 985 457 41.
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Isolene
Here
Treasury
Washington
Airmen die in Buenos Aires suburb crash
Two army aviators were killed when their plane crashed in Hurlingham a Buenos Aires suburb today.
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Argentina
Army
Hurlingham
Peay's Sister Dies in Nashville After Illness
Mrs Earl Cary sister of late Governor Austin Peay died in Nashville at her daughter's home Mrs W A Coolidge after a prolonged illness. A Christian County Ky native educated at Bethel College in Hopkinsville she was a longtime church member and widow of her husband who died about 18 years ago.
Sevierville Bank Suspends After Embezzlement Probe
SEVIERVILLE Tenn Aug 42 The First National Bank of Sevierville suspended business on orders of directors amid state warrants charging Arthur T Ingle former cashier with embezzlement and forgery A shortage in Ingle accounts now estimated at about 53 000 to 54 000 with tampering of savings accounts and a bond of 25 000 for Ingle Officials had earlier disclosed a 20 000 shortage and his resignation
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Tenn
First National Bank of
Arthur T. Ingle
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Ingie
Riots and church burnings hit southern Spain
In southern Spain rioting and church arson swept Seville San Lucar de Barrameda and Valencia areas as rebels attempt to topple authorities. Civil guards fought mobs killing workers, guarding jails, and protecting churches while officials drafted plans against General Jose Sanjurjo and his followers amid unrest.
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Jose Sen Jurja
Senta’ Fe
Jile
Seville
San Lucar
Enaleollar
Santino
Las Provincias
Valencia
Presidency Race Gets Second Wind
Washington dispatch notes the presidential race firms up after a major Republican rally. Hoover accepts the nomination with a plan for prohibition change and an attack on depression, while Roosevelt prepares a Columbus, Ohio address to sharpen contrast. The campaign signals a shift in strategy, focusing on state control of prohibition and anti saloon messaging.
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Hoover
Roosevelt
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Clarke Skull Shown in Court in Murder Trial
Miami August 12 AP Captain W N Lancaster stands trial for the murder of young writer Haden Clarke. Criminologist Hamilton of Auburn N Y testified Clarke showed no evidence of murder, stating he believed Clarke died by personal crisis. The skull and pistol were used by defense to illustrate testimony in the case.
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Hamilton
Auburn
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Lanegater
Eccentric Recluse Leaves All Property to Neighbor
Natchez Mississippi August 12 AP mystery deepens in the slaying of Jane Surfer Morrill a wealthy recluse. Duncan G Minor neighbor named sole beneficiary and executor of the estate Octavia Dockery known as the Goat Woman and Richard Dana the Wild Man charged with murder. Relates to blood stained prints found at Glenburney mansion and multiple suspects questioned.
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Miss
Jane Surfer Morrill
Glenburney
Glenwood Farm
3Liss Merrill
Duncan G. Minor
Octavia Dockery
Richard
Dick) Dana
Patehpers
Miss Merrill
Dana
Glenburney Mansion
Mer Jrill
Weather Notes for Tennessee and Virginia
Partly cloudy weather expected in Tennessee tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. In Virginia, mostly cloudy conditions with cooler spells in the extreme southeast tonight and Saturday. Record readings show yesterday’s high temperature and no rain, with 600 PM daily readings over the past 24 hours.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Hoover urges prohibition reform in renomination speech
President Hoover calls for a new liquor control regime as Republicans rally in Constitution Hall for renomination. He attacks Democratic repeal plans and tariff proposals while promising a simple, clear message to voters. He credits some Democratic lawmakers for emergency measures and pledges to persist against saloon politics, urging state autonomy under constitutional safeguards.
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Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Republican Party
Congress
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Roosevelt
How Hoover and Roosevelt View Same Situation
Washington August 12 remarks show Hoover and Roosevelt voicing rival solutions to national problems. Hoover urges states and local authorities take lead and avoid the saloon while Roosevelt backs repeal and strong protections against liquor importation. Both defend tariffs with differing emphasis on revenue and living standards.
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