City Recorder Gordon Black Dies in Richmond
Gordon Davis Black 61 city recorder and treasurer, famed for the Black Plan for prepayment taxes, died at Johnston Willis Hospital Richmond at 5 a m. He had returned to his native city for treatment and better health. Funeral at Broad Street Methodist Church with burial in City Cemetery. He served Kingsport since 1919, and his plan to ease tax collections gained national attention.
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Gordon Davis Black
City Recorder
Johnston-Willis Hospital
Richmond
Black
Kingsport
Bristol
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home
Broad Street Methodist Church
J. A. Bays
City Cemetery
Glenn Bruce
T. R. Bandy
F. K. Cloud
Ww. Holyoke
A. D. Brockman
Joe K
Ben Dobyns
George Taylor
C. P. Edwards, Jr
S. P. Pratt
J. M. Kincheloe
E. B. Cate
George W. Butsler
T. A. Pratt
WK. Linssay
C. A. Thornburg
Oscar L. King
Wiliam Buckles
City Recorder and Treasurce
Allen Jackson
Marie Warwick Martin Black
Elle Henri Arthur
Bedford County
Charles M. Gibson
Joseph L. Baldwin
Washington, D. C
Ella Arthur Black
Mr. Black
Succumbs Father of the Black Phan for tax prepayment
Gordon D. Black, father of the "Black Phan," died in a Richmond, Virginia hospital today after seven years of declining health. He was noted for his involvement in city finance and prepayment efforts.
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Black Phan
Gordon D. Black
Richmond, Va
Zeppelin Hindenburg speeds across the ocean
Aboard the Zeppelin Hindenburg en route to Germany the airship made a fast Atlantic crossing following a northern route. It averaged 71 miles per hour for the first half, with positions logged near 46.28 N 39.53 W and later 48.98 N 35.24 W, as fog and light winds affected progress.
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Louis P. Lochner
Associated Press
Germany
Atlantic
Lakehurst 2
Frankfort
Lakehurst
Frater
Windenburg
Exxynst Lehmann
Rt Hugo Bekener
Zeppelin Company
Tax Bill Still Holds Center Capitol Stage
In Washington on May 13 the tax question dominated the day as leaders faced uncertainty over the revenue bill's Senate Finance Committee version. Secretary Morgenthau urged support for the undistributed corporate income levy while administration allies proposed two new plans to simplify schedules and alter provisions. Republicans and Democrats clashed on relief funding as a $126.5 billion WPA expansion drew debate over local administration and nonpartisan boards amid concerns about politics and coercive influence.
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Thax
Senate Finance Committee
Morgenthau
House of Representatives
House
Hanmer
Urlief
Congress
Vandenberg
Quadruplets Gain in Health in Passaic Births
Four newborn Kasper boys Frank Ferdi Felix Ferdinand continue to gain weight on day five as Elsie Kasper recovers from bronchial cold. Emil Kasper awaits return to a 22 weekly railroad roundhouse job while Dr Frank F Jani cites guidance from Dr Allan DaFoe, with a growing Kasper treasury and plans for a potential Germany trip aboard the Hindenburg.
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Passaic. WN
Elsie Kasper
Frances
Frank
Ferdinand
Felix
Emil Kasper
Frank F. Jani
Allan DaFoe
Benjamin F. Turner
Kaspers
Treasury
Kasper
Germany
Weather forecast fragment with mixed regional notes
The report notes mostly cloudy conditions with showers expected in eastern portions tonight, a cooler period by late Thursday, and scattered thunderstorms along the coast. It mentions variable conditions across North and South Carolina with cooler air anticipated later.
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Conten
Carolina
Shawers Ufe
Partion
Hat Lifting in Elevators Declared Outdated by Maverick
Representative Maverick urged good men to keep hats on in elevators, calling hat lifting a relic of knightly vanity. He warns the practice signals vanities and urges preservation of etiquette while noting a movement by newspaper men and legislators to curb such behavior.
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Lara Hiskory
Saucyne de Atptonte
Maverick
Erick
Four Die in Shamrock Club Fire in San Francisco
A blaze at the Shamrock Club on Geary Street during a torch dance killed two men and two women. A hat check girl was trampled as about 50 patrons fled through a single exit. Injuries included nine people. many treated at an emergency hospital. Names listed include Dickinson, Mrs Elsig Marler, Robert Pattison, and Joli Mason. The fire halted with flames leaping from torches and flimsy draperies.
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San Francisco
Geary Street
de Dickinson
San
Tax Evasion Case Nears Conclusion in Sevierville Trial
Federal court in Sevierville hears closing arguments in the tax evasion case against David Clyde Bogart, former legislator and attorney. U S district attorney Horace Frierson urged conviction on all counts, while defense counsel called the indictment political revenge.
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Shville
Muay
David Clyde Bogart
Sevierville
John J. Gore Wis
Horace Frierson
United States District Attorney
Bogart
Tn All Mip Service
Dirk Corners
M.S. Ross
Mr. Bogart
Hal Clements
Sevier County
Ross
Elizabeth Brown Signs for Opera Debut with Chicago Civic Opera
Elizabeth Brown, a 30th child, wins a spring berth with Chicago Civic Opera after two years of study. She earned an audition via Phoenix competition and funding through church singing, marking her dream of a major operatic career as she prepares for the season opening.
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James
Strbeeated
Chicago
Elizabeth Brown
Brown
Brumelto
Brecon
Ivo
University of Chicago
Ite
woIiPal
Rofes
Get. G1
Miss Brown
Nellie Cardin
Phoenix
Ariz
Jad Werteng Ag
Molal
Mexico
Elizabeth
Italy May Leave League as Mussolini Probed by Diplomats
Geneva diplomats weigh Italy's next move as Mussolini faces pressure over Ethiopian sovereignty and sanctions. Observers say Italy might resign from the League to align with Germany, potentially splitting Europe into two camps and challenging the Entente era balance.
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Benito Mussolini
Italy
League of Nations
Adolf Hitler
Germany
League
Europe
Military Association
Kaiser Wilhelm
Franz Josef
France
Great Britain
Russia
Mussolini
Council
Ethiopia
Holt Forces Defeated At Poll In West Virginia Primary
West Virginia voters held a long ballot as U S Senator M M Nealy defeated rival Rush Holt. Nealy led in 221 of 2437 precincts with 22 289 to 6 022 for Ralph M Hiner while Holt backed Hiney after breaking with Neely. Borah led Republican presidential preference in many precincts amid intra party split. Governor Hunt led in Democratic gubernatorial race.
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Charleston
W. Va
U. S
M. M. Nealy
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
Neely
Ralph M. Hiner
House of Delegates
Holt
Hinev
PWA
Roosevelt
William E. Borah
Idaho
Damocealie
Borah
Alf M. Landon
Ixansags
Joseph 4. Coutremarsh
New Hampshire
Borash
Leo J.joassee
Wisconsin
Homer A. Holt
L. R. Vin
Senator Borah Trails as Ohio Votes Counted
In incomplete returns from Ohio's primary Roosevelt leads Democratic race and Taft tops Republican contest with Taft favored by party machine. Roosevelt ahead of Borah. Neely leads Democratic Senate race with Ralph M. as a noted candidate.
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Senator Borah Trails
Ohio
Leonard B. Shubert
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Robert A. Taft
Henry Breckinridge
FeMochila
New Explanation Of Colds Cited By Dr Sewall
The human carrier of the common cold is linked to chronic sinus trouble. Edward C. Sewall, M D, told the American Medical Association that chronic sinus infection acts as the reservoir for cold epidemics. False colds are acute sinus flare ups in carriers, often worsened in bad weather, while true colds clear up quickly.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Kansas City, Mo
Edward C. Sewall
M. D
San Francisco
American Medical Association
Sewall
Defense Planned for Robinson Kidnapping Case
A Louisville report details defense steps for Thomas H. Robinson Jr. facing arraignment on a $50,000 kidnapping charge. Attorney changes, possible guilty plea, and scheduled proceedings in federal court are outlined along with comments from Monte S. Ross and E. B. Gebbard.
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Louisville
Thomas H. Robinson, Jr
Alice Speed Stall
Iwe
Department of Justice
Elwood Hamilton
Monte S. Ross
Nashville
Tenn
Young Robinson
C. Dewey
Ross
E. B. Gebbard
Robinson, Jr
Consel
Alice Speed Ltd
Monte Tross
Dewey
Robinson
Thomas H. Robinson, Sr
Lewisville
Elwood Bamilton
Vf Rabineen
Inean
Enyles
Robinson, Sr
ALCO
Burveau
Aisareial
Pathe
Parole System in Tennessee Attacked by Judge
Memphis May 13 Judge Phil Wallace of the Second Criminal Court called Tennessee parole rules that free a felon after 13 years 7 months ridiculous He urged that sentences reflect the jury's intent and that parole should cut from the maximum not the minimum The system lets juries set a range while parole hinges on the minimum sentence regardless of the jury’s maximum
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Phil Wallace
Memphis
Tennessee
Second Criminal Court
Baldwinsville Chamber Ask for Trade Boost Ideas
The Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce surveyed residents from Baldwinsville and nearby farms for ideas to improve local trade. Suggested measures include more friendly clerks, accessible facilities for women, and transforming the village to resemble Venice with canals replacing streets and cars.
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Baldwinsville
N.Y
UPI
Chamber of Commerce
Venice
Breach widens between League and Italian Empire
A widening chasm between the League of Nations and Italy deepens as Italy withdraws Geneva delegates and issues a defiant warning over Ethiopia. Premier Po po D Italia and Duce's words echo claims of Italian unity, while Britain reacts with concern and observers ponder a full Italian exit from the League.
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League of Mations
Italy
Geneva
Ethiopia
Mass I Poepolo D'italia
Duce
Fire League
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