Landon Backing Likely in Tennessee Delegates Meet
Tennessee Republicans prepare to back Alf Landon for the presidential nomination at a state convention in Nashville. Delegates, including eight at large and district selections, will be pledged to vote for Landon, with disputes over ninth district delegates to be resolved at Cleveland.
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Tenn
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Tennessee
London
Shelby County
Memphis
Cleveland
Robert R. Church
John E. McCail
Pat H. Thach Yer
Fove x
Sam D. McReynolds
U. S
Dwayne Maddox
Huntingdam
Gilbert Goodwin
Lenoir City
State Railroad and Public Utilities Commission
Sawas
B. Carroll Reece
Johnson City
Joan J. Jennings
Knoxville
WMM
James Moore
Lawrenceburg
J. Will Taylor
John J. Jennings
Tarney
Fionsevelt
Mh. F. Church
John J. McGall
Memphia
McCall
Chattanooga Mawrtain
Cara
Weather rundown across states shows warmed interior Wednesday
Fragmented forecast notes mostly cloudy conditions tonight with a warmer Wednesday. North Carolina and Virginia report warmer interior conditions on Wednesday. Kentucky expects mostly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with light showers possible in the western portion.
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Nortel
Carolina
Virgineas
Kentucky
Elondy
Wartner
Hoboes Endorse Whisky At Meet In Louisville
Hoboes meeting in Louisville endorsed Kentucky whiskey and condemned California wines after Hoboes leader Jeff Davis criticized Los Angeles Chief Kim Davis. Convention praised Louisville hospitality and urged use of Kentucky whiskey by hoboes nationwide.
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Figs AP
Kentucky
California
Comy No Here
Jeff Davix
Hobo King
Conden Wl
Kim Davis
Los Angeles
Hostilities Flare Over Pulitzer Prize Debates
The Pulitzer drama and novel prizes ignite controversy as Robert Sherwood's play Idiots Delight faces criticism for not depicting American life. Harold L. Davis's first novel Honey in the Horn praised by some, while others call it picaresque. New York critics and radio commentators clash over selections and rules.
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Harold L. Davi
Quiick
Sherwod
Clayton Hamilton
Areac
New York
Maxwell Anderson
New York Drama Critics’ Circle
Dramatists
Gitld
Hamilton
Pulitzer
Nak Dante
Alfred Punt
New Work
Harry Hansen
M Sas
Milo Reno Dies From Heart Ailment in Excelsior Springs
Milo Reno, 71, of Des Moines and president of the National Farmers Holiday Association, died in Excelsior Springs Missouri at a hotel from a heart attack while convalescing from influenza. He arrived March 7 with illness that began as a cold and developed into influenza and rheumatism. Reno emerged as a prominent evangelist for farmers in the early 1920s and led producer strikes in Iowa and neighboring states in 1932 and 1933. He was described as a fervent worker with a gaunt, denunciatory pulpit style. The report notes a temporary relief two weeks before his death and references continued coverage on page right.
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Milo Reno
Des Moines
National Farmers’ Holiday Association
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National Farmers Holiday Association
Te Nations
Middle West
Spal
Renn
Water shortage threatens town after dynamite blast
Rockwood Tenn police report three suspects held for questioning after a dynamite blast tore a water main, crippling the town’s supply. Chief J L Sartin blamed hosiery mill strikers as residents were urged to conserve as repairs were set to begin within 24 hours. Fire danger noted as reservoir loss left town relying on a spring for pumping.
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Tenn
J. L. Sartin
Rookwood
Rockywood
Sartin
Lurge
Rockwood
Charles Milligan
Milligan
Rockwood Hosiery Mills
Fimner Goorwin
Kingston
Ofvers
Hearings Resume on State Franchise Tax Plan Validity
The Tennessee case returns to court over the validity of a franchise tax plan, with arguments from John J. Aust for the U.S. government and Chancellor FR Be Howell presiding. The dispute centers on whether the tax applies to corporations and whether partnerships are treated properly under the law.
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John J
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Be Howell
Nashville
Penne Menufieturers Association
Snake Kills Faith Cultist and City Bans Snake Demonstrations
A county funeral follows the death of Alfred D L Weaver after a rattlesnake bite at a revival in Bartow Florida and prompts the city to ban all demonstrations with venomous reptiles. Evangelist George W. Gensley claims many bites occur at faith events but cites Weaver as the first death.
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Virginia
St. Charles
Lee County
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George W. Gensley
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Legislators Probed as Bribe Charges Reach House
In Kentucky May 5 a legislative probe into bribe solicitations tied to whisky production bills moved toward final Senate action. Rep W T Baker of Shelbyville faced summons from Franklin County Judge J Boone Hamilton amid calls for investigation, Baker signaling a constitutional exemption. In New Orleans Ruth Robinson, linked to Albin Karpis, was moved from federal custody under guard as J Edgar Hoover confirmed her alias Ruth Robinson of Arkansas.
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Arkansas
Rumor Report On Fatal Beating Near McConnell Home
Chattanooga May 3 A police official called the fatal beating of young housewife Mrs Enlt Mar McConnell a rumor saying the report had been curtailed by police. The incident centered on an argument and a man entering her apartment by the front door before the attack.
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Davis Wins Pulitzer Prize for First Novel Honeysweet
Harold Davis, a 30 year old novelist from Horn Springs, startled awake to learn that his book Honey to the Hers had won the 1935 Pulitzer Prize and a $1,000 award. His wife’s joyous cry and hotel crowds confirmed the historic moment as Davis processed the surprise, having previously doubted a win.
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Tenn
Harold Davis
Little Horm Springs
Davies
Nashville
Orceay
Tram
F D R leads in Maryland primary over Breckinridge
Results from Maryland show Franklin D Roosevelt leading Henry Breckinridge by about 1 to 2 in the Democratic primary, securing Maryland's 16 convention votes. Ballots counted yesterday, while primaries were held today in California, South Dakota, Indiana, and Alabama with Alabama noting unopposed Roosevelt. Indiana completed its primary for congressional and convention delegate nominations. California Republican contest remains undecided.
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Roosevelt
Henry Breckinridge
New Deal
Awd
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South Dakota
Indiana
Alabama
Congress
McCann Backed in Memphis Fight Over City Employes
In Chattanooga and Memphis, leaders of the Tennessee Federation of Labor rally in support of R. S. McCann in his clash with city hall over union organization of municipal workers. McCann, Memphis Trades and Labor Council president, plans to report to the state convention, while a separate drive seeks a reward for those responsible for Matt Lynch’s kidnaping.
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Phis
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Memphis
Federation
McAlister
Matt Lynch
Rockwood
Lynch
Borkwood
Willi Turnblazer
United Mine Workers of America
Temmesses
Turnbinser
Capital Watches Ethiopian Events in Addis Ababa
The U S capital follows Ethiopian events as Cor nelius Van HEngert and aides evacuate the legation under tribal fire in Addis Ababa. Secretary Hull notes relief as the group seeks safety behind the British legation walls with 250 troops guarding.
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Anether Pigande
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Clements Elected to Head Knoxville Republican Club
Young Knoxville attorney Clements Jr. was elected president of the Tennessee Young Republican Club without opposition for a two year term. He recently resigned as Chief Deputy clerk of the Federal district court. Other officers and district presidents were named at the club meeting prior to the Republican convention.
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Clements
Knoxville
Young Republican Club of Tennessee
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