Bank Official Robbed of 4158 During Vault Hold Up
C C Pendleton assistant cashier at First Nietsonal Bank Gat City reports being forced to open the vault and hand over 4158 in currency by a lone robber. Pendleton was locked in the vault for about 20 minutes while the thief looted cash and fled. A Model T Ford was seen nearby shortly after the incident, with witnesses noting possible second assailant. Continued on page six.
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Charles G. Pendleton
Pendleton
Gald
Voont
Vstiek
Benny
Are
Pomlleton
Ativan
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Howard
Frazier
Joe Gamble
Gate Citinn
Gamble
Cirectors
Lindbergh kidnapping case to world: Curtis treated well
In Flemington New Jersey on July 2 Inspector Harry Walsh testified that John Hughes Curtis, on trial for hindering capture of the Lindbergh baby kidnappers, gave a routine confession of imaginary negotiations. Walsh said Curtis may have slept in the Lindbergh cellar during investigation, a claim defense counsel challenged as to Curtis' treatment.
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Flemington
N. J
John Hughes Curtis
Himuhleon
Hary Walsh
Lwho
Harry Walsh
John Hughes Tis
Gurtis
Lindbergh
Curtis
Walsh
Lloyd Fisher
Defense Counsel
Fisher
Captain Lamb
John J. Lamb
State Police
Ory
David Hutton Trial Delayed With Unannounced Witnesses
In Los Angeles July 1 AP reports defense efforts continue as uncalled witnesses testify on Myrtle Jean St Pierre's breach of promise suit against David Hutton. Architect Arthur Graves testified he spent the night with the nurse previously. Court adjourned until afternoon for a friend's funeral.
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Los Angeles
David Hutton
Myrtle Jean St. Pierre
Pasadena
Arthur A. Graves
Archuest
Trlal
Lester Roth
al Friend
Weather Summary for Tennessee and Virginia Regions
Weather notes indicate fair and cooler conditions in Tennessee with a cooling trend tonight and Saturday. Virginia sees showers this afternoon and night, then cooler and fair by Saturday. Temperatures show highs near 88 yesterday, lows around 60, with no precipitation on the specified dates. Readings recorded daily at 7 p.m. by T. C. Harris, U.S.W.O.
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Tennessee
Conlee
Virginia
T. C. Harris
U.S.W.O
Cannon Turns Back on Party in Prohibition Clash
Chicago July 1 AP Bishop James Cannon Jr denounces the Democratic party and calls for repudiation of southern leadership aligned with repeal. He pledges continued opposition to the eighteenth amendment and vows an irrepressible conflict against liquor traffic, signaling a new period of factional strife.
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James Cannon, Jr
Democratic Party
Houston
Alfred E. Sitthats
Virginia
North Carolina
Hoover
Florida
Texas
Nine Men Placed In Nomination At Demo Convention
Chicago July 1 Nine prominent Democrats were put forward in the nominating session. Governors Roosevelt Garner Ely Byrd White and others were extolled as potential leaders. Speeches praised bold programs and decisive leadership and cemented support for strong candidates like Garner and Smith. Continued on page six.
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New Yorker
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Ely
Massachusetts
Andrew Jackson
Terry
Garner
Connally
Texas
White House
Convention Parades Leave Democrats With Sore Feet
Chicago July 1 Democrats endured long parades at the convention with many walking 24 hours more than 24 days. The scene featured seasoned delegates, spectators, and a hockey-game setting in the stadium. Warm weather, crowding, and weight limits shaped a strenuous, lively pageant of political theater.
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Chicago
Chiicago
Congress Slow on Money Bills Delays Put Eight Departments Funds
Washington July 1 Nearly 3 billion dollars in telegraphic funds, eight major departments penniless as Congress stalls on annual appropriations and relief bills. Budget director Roop says pay day funds may flow if bills pass by next payday. Garner-Wagner relief plan fights on while tax and economy measures promise a balanced budget by late June 1932.
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Justice
Commerce
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Post Office
Agriculture
War
J. C. Roop
Hoover
Robinson
Arkansas
Mills
Roosevelt Sure Victory Is His Ahead Of Nomination
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, after slight early gains, remains confident he will win the Democratic presidential nomination as the party’s convention adjourns its all night session. He tells reporters he is emphatic I am sure the boys in Chicago are pleased and confident. Roosevelt, fresh in high spirits, plans to stay busy with Farley and Chicago lieutenants to break down remaining opposition while maintaining leading ballots.
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Albany
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Stadio
Roosevelt
Eliott
John
James A.” Farley
Executive
Alfred E. Smith
Elliott
Roosevelt Leads After First Three Ballots In Democratic Nominating Fight
Chicago stares at a long Democratic convention as Roosevelt edges ahead across the first three ballots. Official tallies show Roosevelt leading Smith Garner and Byrd in staggered totals, with state quotas and delegates listed for Alabama Arizona California and more as the fight for the nomination moves toward a possible third ballot sweep. The scene ends with reports of labor and party bosses maneuvering to secure a decisive majority.
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Chicago Stadium
Roosevelt
Smith
Garner
Byrd
Traylor
Ritchie
Reed
Murray
Baker
White
Rogers
Chicago
Alfred Ei
Oh Traylor
Harry Tyra
Mrocervelt
Anton
Bila
Up Ae
Erie
Gevanagr
Novernorsi Times
Roosevelt Holds Tennessee Delegates at Democratic Convention
Associated Press dispatch from Chicago reports Tennessee delegates remain steadfast in support of Governor Roosevelt. Vice-Chairman C. He Bacn!, and Mrs J He Robbins of Dyersburg, answered for the state on the roll call as Tennessee’s delegation maintained its loyalty amid the convention proceedings.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tennessee
Roosevelt
He Ribins
Dyersburg
Fitzgerald Hall
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