Tennessee Delivers McAdoo Support At State Convention
Nashville Associated Press report details Tennessee's Democratic convention backing William Gibbs McAdoo. Delegates approved a resolution instructing the state delegation to vote for him in New York as long as his name remains before the national convention. The debate highlighted regional loyalties and intra-party rivalries, including efforts from Finis Garrett supporters.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenns
William Gibbs McAdoo
Tennessee
New York
McAdoo
Finis K. J. Garrett
Feay
Austin Peay
Laure
Warrant Issued For Bert W Squires In Alabama Embezzlement Case
Governor Peay issued a warrant for Bert W Squires who is in Tennessee and wanted by Alabama authorities on embezzlement and false pretense charges. Also, Ran som Price of McMinn county was granted clemency after a 10 to 21 year sentence for violating age of consent. Clemency also granted Jesse Culver after six years of a 10 to 20 year term for second degree murder. D P Edmondson’s 3 to 10 year sentence for larceny and receiving stolen property was reduced to 1 to 3 years.
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Nashville
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Peay
Bert W. Squires
Tennessee
Alabama
McMinn County
Jesse Culver
Fayette County
D. P. Edmondson
Shelby County
Petit Ta Seepy
Tennessee Wheat Abandonment Peaks Since 1917
Nashville AP reports Tennessee farmers face a 14 percent abandonment of last fall’s wheat acreage, the highest since 1917, with a 74 percent crop condition and projected yield of 2,616,292 bushels versus 4,508,000 last year. Severe January freezes and late sowing hurt yields though plowing and planting show progress. rye harvest hindered by threshing machine shortages. Pastures remain behind two years, livestock mortality average.
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G. '. Morris
League Plans to Protect Inventors and Codify Law
The American Patent Law Association will send representatives to a League of Nations expert meeting this summer to discuss protections for scientists and inventors. The Ruffini draft convention is being circulated for global opinion as part of a broader push to codify international law through cooperative league projects.
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Amercian Society of International Law
General Assembly In Session Amid Church Membership Talks
Presbyterian Chukchay moves to reduce church membership as the General Assembly convenes. Deliberations focus on governance and parish outreach.
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Burley Growers Final Payment Divided Among Kentucky Coop
Lexington report notes Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association members in five states share 8.5 million dollars as the third and final payment on 1922 crop grades sold by the association. About 77,000 planters receive funds, with a possible fourth payment when remaining 16 million pounds are sold. Total so far for 1922 reaches 43.318 million. President Jay C. Stone urges defend your business and truth in response to criticism.
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Tennessee
Jay. C. Stone
McAdoo Says Tennessee Victory Secures First Ballot Nomination
William G. McAdoo announces from Chicago that Tennessee’s instructed delegation will join his tally, claiming Nashville’s stormy session provided votes to secure the Democratic nomination on the first ballot.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Senate panel to dispose of world court propositions
Washington. The senate foreign relations committee today agreed to make final disposition tomorrow of several propositions dealing with American adherence to the world court. Most members expect a favorable report on the composite plan.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Chicago Boy Kidnapped and Murdered for Ransom
Chicago police investigate the kidnapping and slaying of Robert Franks son of a Chicago manufacturer. The body was found in a culvert after last seen Wednesday while umpiring a game. Coroner notes lip discoloration suggesting possible poison. a $10,000 ransom call followed discovery. Spectacles near the body may identify the slayer.
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Michael Hughes
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