Truck Crash Kills Man Near Bulls Gap
Gate City Virginia dispatch reports one man died instantly when a truck collided with a Southern Railway freight train at a crossing near Bulls Gap. His wife and Mond Richmond White were hospitalized with serious injuries. no witnesses.
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Sentembher S
Mitchell Sampo
Southern Railway
Bulls Gap
Tonm
Richund
Sampson
Walla Gap
Aner
Kinchie Wagner
McConnell Funeral Home
Killa
Balls Gan
J. Mitch Sampson
Hichmond White
Gary City
Trnck
Barry
Hoover to Address Elizabethton Oct 6 in Mammoth Rally
Herbert Hoover, Republican presidential nominee, will speak in Elizabethton on Saturday October 6 following an invitation from Carter County business leaders and politicians. Horace Mann says Hoover accepted the invitation and preparations for a large celebration and rally are under way to draw thousands from a broad region.
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Carter County
Elizabethton
Tenn
Herbert Hoover
Horace Mann
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Michigan Governor Fred W. Green Maintains Lead in Primary
Detroit September 5 Governor Fred W. Green Republican held a strong lead in Michigan's primary with results from 1 245 out of 61 1 precincts showing a margin of over 5000 votes over former lieutenant governor George W Welsh Welsh tallied 61 028 to Greens 14658 in initial returns highlighting Green's path to renomination despite incomplete tallies.
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Green
Detroit
Fred W. Green
George W. Welsh
Welsh
Weather Forecast for Virginia and Tennessee
Weather notes from U S weather bureau indicate showers tonight and Thursday in Virginia with little temperature change and moderate northeast winds. Tennessee outlook is mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the east and minimal temperature variation.
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Virginia
Tennessee
Tariff Boost Stirs 1914 U S Political Debate
Senator Curtin Republican vice presidential nominee urged voters to back tariff protection at a Norumbega Park rally, arguing the Democratic program would lower duties. He cited Houston platform and Underwood tariff fears, warning New York’s mood reflects pessimism about economic policy. Continued on page three.
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Poston
Eenator Curtin
Norumbega Park
Houston
Curtis
Vernor Smith
N.Y
Martin. Littleton
New York
Govern Walsh
Massachusetts
Curley
Boston
Wisconsin GOP nominates Kohler in tight governor primary
In Wisconsin the GOP chooses Walter J. Kohler over Joseph D. Beck for governor with Kohler leading Beck while Governor Fred R. Zimmerman loses soundly. Senator Robert M. La Follette backs Beck and the outcome hinges on final precinct returns. The party also nominates Robert M. La Follette for U.S. Senate and Michael K. Reilly and A. G. Schmedeman for state offices.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Waltred
Kohler
Fred R. Zimmerman
Joseph D. Beck
Robert MM. LaFollette
Beck
Ferris
Zimmerman
Walter J. Kohler
United States
John J. Blaine
Robert M. LaFollette
Provernor
LaFollette
Robert M. EnFollette
Senate
George W. Mean
Wisconsin Rapids
Michael K. Reilly
Fond du Lac
A. G. Schmedeman
Madison
Sarvsy
Judge Receives Offering From Evangelist Amid Kidnapping Claim Stir
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carlos Hardy accepted 2400 from Aimee Semple McPherson and her mother as a "prince offering" for legal advice after the evangelist returned from the Mexican desert with a kidnapping story. Prosecutors said no action would be taken until the DA returned from vacation. The matter drew official attention but no immediate investigation was ordered.
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Los Angeles
Evangelist
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Carlos
Timdy
Hardy
Seattle
McPherson
Minnly Kennedy
Asa Keyes
Good Will
Loth
Temple
Lardy
Mexican Desert
Carmel
Cal
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Mrs. McPherson
Hoover Will Carry War 70 Enem y Ground
Governor Smith stays busy in dual roles as New York chief executive and Democratic presidential hopeful. State duties continue as he nears a nationwide campaign, with no firm schedule for his first major speech or tour details released.
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Hoover
Smith
D. Harold Oliver
Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
State of New York
Hig
Last Poll Tax Day Extended to Friday in County
Deputy clerk W P Flora announces one more day to pay poll tax due to a counting error. Voters may pay Friday to qualify for the November election, exactly sixty days from September 7. Supplementary registration runs October 13 15 and 16 for those not yet registered. All voters must pay before offices close Friday evening to be eligible.
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W. P. Flora
Trustes
Is Also Considering March on Solid South
Associated Press dispatch notes that Hoover contemplates a campaign into the Solid South as part of his political strategy. He plans speeches in Newark and New York City on September 17 and October 17, with possible stops in North Carolina or Tennessee for a keynote address.
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James L. West
Associated Press
Wastington
Sept
Forbert Hoover
Alfred F. Smith
Hegins
South
Newark
New York City
North Carolina
Tennessen
Negro Bell Hop Arrested for Hidden Diamond in Richmond
Linwood Harris, a black hotel bell hop, was arrested at a downtown Richmond hotel on a liquor charge. Police say he concealed a $2,000 diamond ring in his clothing, which they believe he stole.
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Richmond
Linwood Warris
Baptist Board Probes Shortage in Southern Convention
Atlanta Sept 1 AP The financial rehabilitation of the Southern Baptist Convention 6 million dollar arm is under a joint committee review over a possibly large shortage in accounts of missing treasurer Clinton S Carnes. Officials call the apparent shortage undetailed as auditors continue work.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Clinton S. Carnes
Robinson Seeks Nashville Stop On Catholic Issue Tour
Senator Joseph T. Robinson campaigned in Texas and prepared to travel to Nashville arguing religion is a campaign issue. He proclaimed he is Protestant yet would defend Jeffersonian principles and urged votes against Governor Smith for Catholicism. He warned of whispering attacks from both parties and defended equality of religion and press freedom.
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Walter Chamblin
Associated Press
Cisco
Texas
Joseph T. Robinson
Nashville
Tenn
Thomas Jefferson
Nnion
Robinson
Andrew Jackson
Hoover to Speak in Carnegie Hall and Boston Dates Set
The Republican headquarters announced Hoover will address Carnegie Hall in New York on October 17 with a Boston speech date to be fixed. Campaign notes cite cross state reach with various senators commenting on Smith and Hoover, while others predict regional outcomes and party strength in Illinois Indiana Ohio North Carolina and the South.
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Carnegie Hall
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Ranger
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Curtis
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Ohio
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John Roach Stratton
Mores
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Gerry
West
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Capper
Mississippi
N. C
Harrogals
Tennessee
Kentucky
Take Off Led by Jacobs in Transcontinental Air Race
Albert Jacobs of Philadelphia led a 37-plane takeoff at Roosevelt Field New York in a 3000 mile race to Los Angeles. Sam Lowde and Viola Gentry joined as passengers and observers watched as planes departed at one minute intervals. The event opened a five day journey with stops at Harrisburg McKeesport Columbus Williamsport and other cities, with $52500 in prizes across four divisions and a full field of cross country entrants.
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Los Angeles
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Menate
Viola Gentry
New Yor
May George F. Cryer
Los Angel
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Walker
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Ruth Elder
California’ At Race Committee
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Ground St
Daniel TR. Robertson
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Leslie C. Miller
Curtiss Page
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J. W. Hunt
A.W. Kreider
Eugene J. Deter
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Joseph
Seharles
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George W. Brill
S. H. Turner
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H. A. Speer
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Earl Howland
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Theodore W. Kenyon
Challenge
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