Wall Street Opposes Hoover in Senate Hearings
Senate inquiry reports Wall Street sentiment against Hoover’s nomination. Tammany Society denies political contributions to Al Smith. New York fund totals cited, with largest gift of 100,000 from Mercy Strauss of Macy & Co. Witnesses testifying include George Van Namco and George Olvany, defending Tammany’s nonpolitical stance and recounting fundraising and expenditures.
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New York
Vo Ay
Senate
Tammany Society
Alfred E. Smith
Wall Street
Hoover
Cheepe
George Re van Namco
Smith
Addinge
Mercy Strauss
He Macy & Company
Terdiy
Cearire W. Olvany
Olvany
George Washington
Lewis B. Strauss
Rohn, Lath and Company
Peeretady
Strauss
Crimmerep
Stilgho Cron Julius Res Ef Chiesa
Suars, Reoebuel and Company
Washington Hoover
Chinquant
Bob. Eldred
Hoovers For President Engineers
Ths
Jutin J. Curgy
G O P Delegates Are All Selected In Democratic Split
Washington reports indicate 1084 Republican delegates to the national convention with a majority needed for nomination, while Democratic delegates tally shows 964 pledged with 186 remaining across six states to be designated. Contested seats involve Arkansas California Delaware Montana Nevada New Mexico New York North Carolina Rhode Island Tennessee Utah Washington West Virginia Wyoming Hawaii and others with disputes over regional loyalties and counting.
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Washington
Dune
Reguidilies
Abahanis
Rand
Arkwassas
Californis
Delaware
Montana
Nevadit
New
Hawaii
Philliprin
Anover
Alabama
Rizana
Arkansas
Colordo
Florida
Kentucky Louisana
Massachusett
Minnesota
Northern China Dictator Quits Ends Rule From Peking
Chang Tso-lin departs Peking by special train ending two years of rule in Northern China. He leaves a message urging China to endure Civil War and Bolshevik threat while transferring city control to Nationalist forces. A orderly handover is reported as the ex-dictator hopes for state survival.
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Chang Tso-Lin
Peking
N. China
China
Maukden
Munchuria
Chang
Era
South China
Chane Teoshin
Farm Belt Will Make Influence Felt At Caucus
Wealthy farmers and political figures gather to shape a farm relief plank for the Republican platform. Senators James Watson of Indiana and Gov. Adam McMullen of Nebraska, plus George Pook of Moline, are named to draft the resolution for submission to platform committee. A Tobin committee meeting will decide on the suggested plank.
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Chicago
M. J. Tobin
Winten
Laws
Thei Denen
Ats
Kun City
United States
James Watson
Indiana
Adam McMullen
Nebraska
George Pook
Moline
Tobin Committee
Two Negroes Lynched in Louisiana as Mob Fury Breaks Out
Boyce Louisiana June 2 mob fury rose after Deputy Shor t Frank Phillips was slain by William Slackman a negro who was then killed by a squad of officers escorting Phillips The lynching occurred as the negroes were en route to Shreveport after being held in Vernon Parish jail Leesville Since the deputy s death threats against the Blackman family surged Sheriff Turner Vernon Parish moved prisoners to safety Rapides officers escorted the pair toward Shreveport but a roadblock led to a chase where armed men demanded custody and fired killing the two men Commentators noted the violence followed the deputy s death and that officers returned fire with one Blackman mortally wounded.
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Vernon Parish
Leesville
Blackaman
Turner
Sherif Downs
Rapides
Hluckman Bathers
Shreveport
Roach
Hayve
Phillips
Paq
Blackman
William Blackman
Sheriff Downs
Lee
Dave Blackman
Weather Report for Virginia and Tennessee Update
Weather notes show Virginia mainly partly cloudy with cooler east, Sunday and Monday bring showers. Tennessee forecast calls for fair Sunday with possible showers Monday, temperature changes minimal. Recorded station data recounts yesterday’s high near 80 and low around 60, rainfall 1.03 inches for the prior 24 hours ending 6 p.m., with last year’s figures referenced.
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Virginia
Tennessee
U. S
Funn
Little Change in Standings as End of Straw Vote Nears
In the Kingsport district the third week of straw voting nears completion as questionnaires are sent and ballots issued for those not reached. Smith Hoover Horton and Bowman maintain leads in Democratic and Republican presidential races and governor contests. New York governor shows 107 votes, Hall trails, Stoath gains 101 in three days. Hoover nears 1,000 votes, leading by 6,414 over all Republican opponents combined. Horton leads McAlister by 172 in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
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Knoxville
Kingsport
Johnson City
Smith
Reed
WeAdoo
Hoover
Coolidge
Lowden
Dawes
BI Burak
Curtis
Bowman
Orial Primar
Haeper
Stey
Repullican Horton
McAlis
Hitson
Liz
Rugsport Kintes
Beuttent
Market Street
Horton
Todlny
New York
Hall
Hils
Staith
Ion
Swith Horton
McAlister
Horta
Chalkoil
Southern Cross Heads to Fiji After Oakland Flight
The four men of the monoplane Southern Cross said they would resume their range from Australia no later than Monday after arriving in Tonolulu following a 2,400 mile flight from Oakland California. They planned a stop to inspect the plane at Wheeler Field before continuing toward Sydney on the 7,800 mile leg. Captain Kingsford-Smith commented on the journey.
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Australia
Southern Cross
Oakland
Calif
Wheeler Field
Sydney
Kingsford-Smith
Utilities Probe Is Continued by Trade Committee
Federal Trade Commission investigation into power utilities reveals letters alleging a unified effort by utilities to oppose government ownership. Sent from 1925 emergency meeting in Chicago and part of the George F Lewis file, the correspondence suggests coordinated industry action.
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Washington
Chievaga
Federal Trade Commission
George F Lewis
Mocky Mountain
Kansas City Prepares For Republican National Convention
June 2 AP report notes Kansas City races to host the GOP convention with leaders aligning factions and securing hotel space. National committee members begin hearing delegations on seats before the convention floor contest opens next week. Contested seats involve 73 spots mainly from Southern states plus two Porto Rico delegates. Chairman William M Butler oversees operations as preparations continue.
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Kansas City
Republican Party
Ade Auney
National Committee
Bee
Porto Rico
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
William M. Butler
Florida votes in heated 1926 Democratic primary
Florida faces a vigorous campaign as 63 candidates seek 16 delegation spots and state and county offices. The Anti Saloon League circulates a dry list while Governor Al Smith’s bid is pressed by national figures. expect a record turnout, with Jackson, Jacksonville reporting heavy registration and a likely peak vote.
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Anti-Saloon League
Jacksonville
Flu
Florida
United States Xenator
Constable
Presajes
Smith
al Smith
New York
John T.G. Crawford
Houston
Braganza Sails On Italia Hunt
The ice-breaker Braganza departed Kings Bay Spitzbergen at 8 PM to search for the missing Italia dirigible and General Umberto Nobile's expedition. The steamer, a heater vessel, aims to reach Mossel Bay through Hinlopen Strait if weather allows.
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Associated Press
Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
Italia
Umberto Nobile
Norway
Mossel Bay
Hinlopen Strait
Smith Hoover Favorites In Preconvention Rift At Nationals
Washington June 2 The Republicans distance themselves from harmony as convention struggles loom with Farm Relief plans causing splits. Hoover, Landon and Lowden vie for delegates while farm groups tilt toward Lowden amid distrust of Hoover on relief bills. Rival managers push conflicting claims as they jockey for votes before the nomination battle.
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Washington
Raneus
Alut
Curypaign
Hoovers Leutenants
Come Co
Secant Chalice
Hoover
Landon
Ninois
Coolidge
Lowden
Corn
Wheat Belt
West
Tlowden
Conlidge
Telephone Radio Merger Looming in New York
The New York Times reports that the International Telephone and Telegraph Company, having recently completed a major deal, is poised to formalize a merger between telephone and radio operations. Further details are expected on page eight.
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NEW York
Dune
Gin Oo
New York Times
International Telephone and Telegraph Cone Pany
Farm Relief Question Draws Republican Attention
Washington June 2 AP Administration leaders including Secretary Hoover and Senator McNary rally around the Farm Relief issue ahead of the Kansas City convention. Hoover McNary talks, veto clashes, and farm program plans signal immediate party concern though aims and outcomes remain uncertain amid ongoing conference dynamics.
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Washington
Soover
Kansans City
Hoover
Senator McNary
Oregon
Coolidge
Mrr. Hoover
McNary
Six Republicans Qualify For Ballot In Tennessee Governor Race
Knoxville June 2 Ten candidates qualified for the Republican nomination for governor of Tennessee with filings to state chairman Mal H H Clements. Names listed include Raleigh Hopkins Maury County John Raglsten Franklin Lon Scott Savannah Tenn Adam Bowman Johnson City James G Crovelling Nashville and M L Gable Mount. Also vying for U S Senate General James A Fowler Knoxville and former Governor Benny Hooper Newport. Railroad and public utilities race includes N S Swabey Dyer County and S Homer Tatum Crockett.
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Knoxville
Tennessee
Mal H H. Clements
United States
Railroad and Public Utilities Commission
Raleid Hopkins
Maury County
Johnn
Raglsten
Franklin
Lon Scott
Savane Nah
Tenn
Adam Bowman
Jotneon City
James G. Crovelling
Nashville
M. L Gable
Mount
Senate
James A. Fowler
Benny Hooper
Newport
Railroad Commission
N.S
Swabey
Dyer County
S. ‘Homer ‘Tatum
Crockett
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Middle West
Fiji
Braganza
Charles J. Huppe
Toledo
Dorothy
Shlagowski
Hoppe
Ife
Cape
Attichal
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