Houston Belief as G O P Leader Faces Challenge
Washington reports strong belief Claudius Huston will be asked to resign as Republican National Committee chairman. Opponents demand removal amid talks with President Hoover and a postponed meeting set for July 10 to discuss forthcoming senatorial and congressional campaigns. Dissatisfaction grows after testimony about deposits tied to the Tennessee river improvement group.
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Hoover
Washington
Claudius Husto’n Ys
Republicn National Committee
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Opponof
Ir. Hoover
Naional Committee
Houston
Senate Lobby
Tennessee River Improvement Associa
Rumor of National Chairman Resignation Denied
Portland July 4 Ralph F E Williams vice chairman of the Republican committee said there is no foundation for the rumor of a resignation by Claudius H Huston after a call he had with Huston Williams reported Hustons statement to him is final Williams will not attend Hustons July 10 meeting and designates Frederick Steiner US senator from Oregon to act for him
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Ore
Ralph FE. Williams
Republican Committee
Claudius H. Huston
Huston
Iliams
Williams
Frederick Steiner
United States
Oregon
Evansville Pitcher Fans 20 Springfield Batters
Tom Bridges, 19, struck out 20 Springfield hitters last night to raise his season total to 155 in the Three Eye League. His best work came in the sixth and seventh innings with six consecutive strikeouts.
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Tom Bridges
Evansville
Springfield
Explosion at Hickson and Parsons plant kills two in Castleford
A blast at the Hickson and Parsons chemical plant in Castleford England killed two people and sent ten to nearby hospitals. Police feared more casualties as the explosion caused extensive wreckage at the site.
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Polie
Hickson and Parsons
Weather Fair and Warmer Across Tennessee and Virginia
Tennessee expects fair weather Friday and Saturday with a slight warming trend and possible thunderstorms in the west Saturday afternoon or night. Virginia remains fair and warmer Friday, with increasing clouds Saturday and a chance of local thundershowers Saturday afternoon or night.
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West Portion
Virginia
City of Chicago Soars On And On
Sky Harbor Airport reports clear calm weather as the Hunter brothers extend their flight during the Fourth of July. The "City of Chicago" received 50 gallons of fuel at 6 15 a m and endured 543 hours aloft on the endurance flight. Ground crew Albert and Wal ter Hunter discuss continuing the mission toward a possible 570 hour mark.
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Sky Harbor
Chicago
John
Kenneth Hunter
C.S.T
Wilson Herron
Albert Hunter
Walter
St. Louis
Jones Heads to Chicago for Open Championship Week
New York reports Bobby Jones has departed for Chicago for the Fourth of July and the forthcoming Open Championship set for Thursday through Saturday next week. Cyril Tolley planned to join Jones but missed his train and is to meet him in Chicago.
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Bobby Jones
Chicago
King of
Cyril J. H. Tolley
Jones
Pennsylvania Broadway Limited
Grand Central Station
Tolley
Twentieth Century Limited
Grand Central
Bobby
Jane
UVA student body spans forty four states and fifteen foreign counties
A University of Virginia report notes the student population includes students from forty four states and fifteen foreign counties, highlighting wide geographic representation across the campus.
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University of Virginia
Subsidized boats kept inland Bahama routes by colonial contract
Subsidized motor and sailing vessels under colonial government contract maintain inland communication across Bahama group waters.
Jonesboro Plans Birthday Party For 151st Birthday
Jonesboro Tennessee marks its 151st birthday and 154th Independence Anniversary with speeches songs and a pageant. Visitors from 42 states recall the town’s founding as a wagon drawn by oxen greets the procession. Daniel Tilson speaker Alf Taylor and Jesse Walton monument reveal highlight the celebration.
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Tenn
Washington County
Virginia
Andrew Jackson
Hermitage
White House
John Q. Tilson
Connecticut
Alf Taylor
Jesse Walton
Donald
Ellis Sabin
John Sevier
Sevier
Franklin
Tennessee
Selman’s 1929 crop yields from Beckville farmer
A. G. Selman of Beckville Texas reported three acres of pole beans and three acres of Irish potatoes produced a gross return of 1100 dollars in 1929.
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A. G. Selman
Beckville, Tex
Los Angeles Harbor Ranks Second in Foreign Export Tonnage
The federal shipping board reports that during fiscal year 1928 Los Angeles harbor ranked second to New York in foreign export tonnage, highlighting the port as a major hub for overseas shipments.
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Los Angeles Harbor
New York
Federal Shipping Board
Inter sectional play shows home clubs hold balance power
The balance of power in inter sectional play favors home clubs, with the eastern visitors winning 23 of 55 western games and easterns at home taking 33 of 51. The Cubs lead the NL with eight of eleven away wins and eleven in 15 at home while the Robins top the west. The Yankees lose as Babe Ruth returns from injury in a 5 to 4 Philadelphia win.
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Invaders
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Cubs
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn Robins
New York Giants
Boston Braves
Braves
Pirates
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Philadelphia
Athletics
Dry Agents Raid in Upper East Tennessee
Prohibition officials led by Carroll Cate arrested 31 individuals in Johnson City Elizabethton and Mountain City for liquor violations as a larger wave of arrests looms with warrants for 20 more. Most detainees booked on sale of liquor with liquor seized and destroyed.
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E. Tenn
Carroll Cate
Johnson City
Elizabethton
Mountain City
East Tennessee
Carrol Cate
United States
Prohibition
Cate
Upper East Tennessee
Jonesboro
U. S
Childs
Lane
Bill Burger
Cecil Leonard
Landon Duffield
Charlie Adams
Tom Oaks
Dave Garden
Clare Oils
Dan Whitlock
Jack O’brien
Cecile Leonard
Marion Griffin
Ernest Whittington
J. B. Jones
Bruce Price
Elmo Crow
Jim Large
Lank Lyons
Oscar Crow
Charlie Snapp
George Smith
Clyde Jennings
Elbert Lipford
J. G. Powell
Tom Ellis
Dan Williams
Garfield Hodge
Sam P. Gentry
Vault Grindstaff
Jane South
Jim Church
Bruce Childs
H. A. Lane
R. R. Rowan
John Parrott
Joe T. Thomas
Joe G. Yates
Pat Cureton
T. E. Halbert
Bristol
Gallant Fox Heads to Arlington Park for $80,000 Classic
In Chicago Gallant Fox travels by deluxe express car toward Arlington Park to contest the $80,000 added American classic on July 12. Trainer handlers say the Preakness Derby and Belmont winner is in excellent condition as jockey Earl Sande also heads to Chicago by motor.
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Chicago
Gallant Fox
Bobby Jones
Arlington Park
Earl Sande
Montana prison population tops 700 for first time since World War
Montana prison officials report the inmate count surpassing 700, the highest since World War II years, highlighting growing incarceration levels and potential impacts on state facilities.
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Montana
Camp Hammond Opens With Big Year Ahead
Camp Hammond at Pactolus ready for a busy season with opening Saturday night. The first camp begins Monday for general boys, followed by Sunshine and girls camps across a 10 day period. Strong athletics emphasis and expert coaching mark the year. About 100 enrolled in Sunshine. Preston Whitley returns as cook. precautions include wholesome food and required gear for attendees.
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American Legion
Pactolus
Legion
Sunshine
LeRoy Sprankle
Preston Whitley
Kingsport Hosts Quiet Fourth With Baseball Day
Kingsport will observe the Fourth of July with two baseball games at Dobyns Bennett field at 2 pm featuring The Press and Borden Mill, followed by Camp Hammond versus Rotary in the American Junior League pennant chase. A flag golf tournament is planned at the Kingsport Country Club as many citizens attend celebrations in Jonesboro and nearby towns.
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Jonesboro
Appalachia
Bristol
Elizabethton
Harvey Hannah
Public Utilities and Railroad Commission of Tennessee
Jones
Counterfeiters Target Silver 20 Lire in Naples
In Naples counterfeiters focused on the silver 20 lire coin, valued at just over one dollar. Their scheme collapsed as they attempted to pass excessive quantities of the fakes.
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Naples
Hoover Signs Veterans Bill as Congress Ends Session
On July 4 President Hoover signed the World War veterans pension measure after finalizing the second deficiency and DC appropriation bills. Senate adjourned amid quarrels, while House members celebrated, greeting friends and foes alike before the long session’s end. Adjournment followed approvals after conference reports, with a special Senate session to ratify the London naval treaty expected Monday.
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Senate
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Hoover Law Enforcement Commission
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Law Enforcement Commission
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