Hoover Expected Sign On Hawley Smoot Tariff Bill
Congress approved the Hawley Smoot tariff by 922 to 183 after hours of debate and cheers. President Hoover is expected to sign next week, with Vice President Curtis slated to sign Monday. The bill raises 887 in rate increases and 225 in decreases, many on farm products.
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Tennessee Republicans to hold primary August 7
Scarface Capone faces perjury charges in Miami after court win over padlock proceedings. Authorities allege he swore falsely in warrants against McReady, with warrants noting alleged mistreatment and property handling. Capone posted bond after a noon jail return. In Tennessee, Harry T. Burn declares candidacy for governor, opposing C Arthur Bruce, with August 7 primary set by party endorsement.
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Exchange and grains slump on June market day
New York stocks declined as grain markets fell with wheat dropping below 1 dollar a bushel in Chicago and cotton tumbling 41.80 to 2.75 a bale on the New York cotton exchange. Copper export price cut to 12.55 cents from 13 stirred early trading. Major shares including American Telephone General Electric Westinghouse Bethlehem Steel and Johns Manville slipped amid overall market weakness.
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New Jersey Senate Nominees Set by Tuesday Primaries
New Jersey voters face a Tuesday primary to choose nominees for the United States Senate for both the short and long terms. Republicans field four candidates, with Dwight W. Morrow and John A. Kelly seeking both terms, while Franklin W. Fort and Joseph S. Frelinghuysen compete for long or short terms. Democratic nominee for the short term is Miss Thelma Parkinson of Vineland. Alexander Simpson seeks the full term nomination.
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Memphis man confesses to 1929 Mississippi axe slaying
Oscar Perkins, 40, admitted killing plantation owner John C. Harbin, 58, at Harbin's DeSoto County home on July 11, 1929. He confessed to striking Harbin with an axe, pouring gasoline, and setting fire to the house during a robbery motive. Perkins, jailed in Hernando, faces first degree murder charges.
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Lobby Committee Ends Labor After Eight Months Probing
Ninety witnesses testified for eight months as the Senate Lobby Committee compiled a 2.5 million word record. Final steps include transcripts of Bishop Cannon’s testimony, a general prohibition probe report, and a closing summary. Key figures include Senators Grundy Bingham and Thomas, Huston Ras kob Daniels and witnesses Tinkham Barnes and Cannon. The inquiry began with tariff matters and expanded to disclose payroll and secret session issues.
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Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association
Storm toll rises in Minnesota Wisconsin tornadoes
Six dead and about sixty injured in a series of tornadoes that devastated eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin late Friday. Homes and farm buildings were destroyed, with property damage estimated at over 81 million. Randolph and Wissinoming near Menomonie reported severe destruction and homelessness, prompting a state appropriation to fund cleanup and recovery efforts.
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Three Shot Dead Slayer Personal Crisis Report
In Columbia Tennessee on June 14 three members of the Parker family were shot to death in their front yard. Jack Williams, 35, then shot himself a short distance away. Sheriff Haywood and deputies rushed to the scene about 10 miles from town.
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Most U S Cities Report 1930 Census Progress
Washington June 14. Only seven of the 68 cities with more than 100000 in 1920 remain unreported for 1930. The listed holdouts include New York Philadelphia New Orleans Denver Columbus St Paul Albany. Several other cities have reported in, with many more awaiting results.
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Kingsport drives huge Sullivan County population surge
Census figures show Sullivan County population rose to 31,084 in 1920, up 14,825 or 40.9 percent. Kingsport expanded by 6,216 residents within its corporate limits, about 42 percent of the county’s gain, with suburbs boosting City of Industries growth to roughly 9,000. The rapid growth centers on Kingsport and surrounds, signaling Sullivan as one of East Tennessee’s fastest expanding counties.
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New Orleans Predicted To Dominate World Cotton Trade
New Orleans expected to become a leading cotton market with the American Cotton Co operative Association headquarters and possibly the Cotton Stabilization Corporation setting up here. Local cotton men and bankers see advantages in trading spots and future contracts at the New Orleans Cotton Exchange, with in world market reporting from New York and Liverpool. FE. F. Creekmore of Fort Smith awaits actions on an application.
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Weather summary for Tennessee shows cooler clouds and showers
Cloudy and cooler weather dominates Tennessee with possible showers in the far extreme, high yesterday 84, low yesterday 60. Readings taken at 6:30 p.m. daily for the prior 24 hours by G. L. Bunn, U. & W. Q.
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Congress Hopes To Adjourn Soon Amid Controversy
Washington June U4 AP two controversial measures sit on the senate calendar as leaders push for an adjournment by next week House wants a vacation with their work done and a resolution sent to the senate. Expect friction over motor bus transport rivers and harbors and veterans relief as senators fear a quorum inability to debate. Conference understandings sought to speed passage with summer talks to settle disputes next session.
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Romanian King Recovers Control After Synod Divorce Ruling
A Bucharest dispatch reports King Carol of Romania has annulled the divorce from Princess Helen now Queen Helen. The Holy Synod annulled the decree two years after her separation, aiding Carol who recently returned from exile and reasserted royal authority. Reconciliation efforts with Mme Magda Lupescu are mentioned, with reports of her possible return and access attempts blocked by Romanian authorities.
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