Roosevelt forces push first ballot nomination in Chicago race
United Press reports Roosevelt backers rally in Illinois as Sen James Hazelton Le releases 58 delegates and Gov William Murray of Oklahoma abandons hope. 25 to 30 Illinois delegates move to Roosevelt, aiming to clear the 633 delegates needed for a first ballot nomination at the Democratic convention. Alfred E. Smith remains a divided force as Roosevelt gains momentum on presidential row.
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United Press
Chicago
U.P
Roosevelt
Vorite Sons
James Hazilton le Tllinois
William H. Murray
Oklahoma
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Lewis
James A. Farley
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Washington
W Y. Dallman
Springfield
Tfl
Posevelt
Murray
Prohibition plank aims to keep states dry with federal aid
An early draft of the Democratic platform reveals a tentative prohibition plank. It would promise federal aid to states choosing to stay dry and oppose a general return of the saloon. Influential party leaders discussed repealing unclear, with emphasis on preserving a dry option.
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Chicago
Roosevelt era primary drama at Congress hotel speech
In a tumultuous scene at the Congress hotel a philosopher bowed out of the race with an impromptu speech impressing a knot of young women. William Gibbs McAdoo, backing John Garner’s campaign, led the stop Roosevelt faction at a California delegation meeting.
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Congress Hotel
William Gibbs McAdoo
John N. Garner
Dealer in custody for observation after hospital attack
D L Derson, listed as a dealer, is held for observation in the city jail following an unexplained attack on a fellow patient at the county hospital last night. He had earlier been in the county hospital under care of Dr H C Vander Meulen after a past incident at a local gambling club. Police report he began acting strangely and appearing to hallucinate before the latest strike.
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Derson
H. C. Vander Meulen
Las Vegas Quiet as Police Militates Against Liquor
Police in Las Vegas vow a crackdown on pocket poodles and illicit alcohol as the dry law tightens. Chief Clay H Williams says openly operated saloons will be shut and shippers beer fits and shot cabins eliminated. A raid led to the arrest of a woman on illegal liquor possession, released on $100 cash bail.
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Las Vegas
Clay H. Williams
Williams
Joe Keate
Distret
Harley A. Hurmo
Y ‘Ewart
May Accept Hoover Plan Meeting in Geneva
Representatives of a bloc of eight Spaniards led by Salvador Mader met secretly at the Spaniard's private residence in the Quai Des Faux Vives to discuss a common policy for accepting the Hoover plan. The talks focused on mobile land and naval gun calibers, with broad agreement that the Hoover plan’s call to abolish large mobile guns should include suppression of all sea and land guns over 155 millimeters.
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Geneva
Salvador Mader
Spain
Quai Des Faux Vives
Reserve men on air rides over Grand Canyon trip
Two Keystone bombers from March Field carried seven Las Vegas reserve corps officers on an air jaunt to the Grand Canyon. The flight circled Sunrise Mountain and Black Canyon, spotted a small forest fire, then returned to the local airport for a luncheon. Crews and officers described as from the 8th Bombardment group were named, with plans for more flights. John Graglia to return today from Los Angeles after attending Dick Iasotti's funeral.
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Ryland G. Tylor
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William F. Haison
Thomas Wilson
Cox
Magden
Hutchison
Linde
Lonenburg
McAfee
8Th Bombardment Group
Marchfield
Ski Club President and Wife Die in Echo Lake
Placerville California June 25 Clyde C Marsh president of the Placerville Ski club and his wife drowned in Echo Lake when an overboat capsized east of town. Their two daughters and Mr and Mrs Arthur Timmons, with Boatman Stephen Prescott, were rescued by Essig of Berkeley. Mrs Marsh was recovered but could not be revived. Marsh was the son of the county treasurer.
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Echo Lake
Placerville
Cal
Clyde C. Marsh
Here
Arthur Timmons
Stephen Prescott
Essig
Berkeley
Unrest Grows Among Veterans Over Bong Authority Collapse
Washington dispatch reports Commander of the Bonus Army resigning after losing command of about 20 000 veterans camped in the capital. Dissension followed a Waters order for capitol concentration, an attempt to depose a lieutenant failed, and unrest spread as funds dwindled and deserters rose. Roy W. Robertson led hundreds toward Washington from Texas, with veterans carousing repairs and sending letters home as they press on.
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Senate
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Anacostia Flats
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U.P
California
Texas
Roy W. Robertson
New Las Vegas EO Force To Form Soon
A Las Vegas ex-soldier near Commander Hateh in Washington received a telegram suggesting a new Las Vegas unit of the Bonus Army will be formed. A racing board sign at four local clubs seeks an ex-service man to drive a one ton truck, signaling imminent organization. The first Las Vegas Bonus Army arrived in Washington two years ago, setting a trans continental record.
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Hateh
Vegas
Washington
Army marchers leave for California after Texas Legion event
Commander Robertson led a tattered force of mechanics and vehicles, tracing the trail of the army from here toward California by abandoned automobiles. The Fifth Texas division American Legion convention gathered as weathered women joined the marchers. The order to move would come Sunday night or Monday, with open air church services planned for tomorrow.
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California
Texas Division
American Legion
Sarazen Wins U S Open at Fresh Meadows
Gene Sarazen, the swarthy Italian American, captured the U S Open at Fresh Meadow Country Club in Flushing New York. He finished a bellicose round to reclaim the crown he last held in 1922 after nine years of varied success, including the British title this year.
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Fresh Meadow Country Club
Flushing
N. Y
Gene Sarazen
Liquor raids on Boulder City reserve prompt arrests
Launching a cleanup campaign along the Boulder City highway, officers led by Clef Bodell raided multiple places early. Jungle Inn and Velcano were among targets. two breweries were destroyed and a carload of liquor seized. Arrestees included Jim Reed Jim Thompson and Minnie Doe, with the woman becoming the first jailed on the reservation.
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Boulder City
Clef Bodell
Jungle Inn
Texas Club
Jim Reed
Jim Thompson
Minnie Doe
Boulder
Marion Harris Family Heads to Cisco for Summer
Marion Harris and her two sons Richard and Cecil travel with Mrs Edith Lawrence and daughter Charlotte and Mrs William Ches nut and daughter Betty Lou to Cisco this evening. They plan to stay through September, joining other relatives for the season.
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Marion Harris
Richard
Cecil
Edith Lawrence
Daught Charlotte
William Chesnut
Betty Loua
Cisco
Looters Target Fifth Street Market for Nickels and Dimes
Burglars robbed Price's Fifth Street Market, stealing about 12 dollars in change overnight. Police say entry was made by picking the lock and sliding the bar with a sharp instrument, as scratches on the door reveal the method used to gain entry.
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Price
Fifth Street
Las Veens
Last of Famous Stunt Fliers Killed in Fall
Roy Wilson, longtime member of the Black Cats stunt group, died from crash injuries while filming a war scene near Victorville California. He dived to strafe Chinese extras, skimmed a truck, then stalled and the plane plummeted on Dry Lake. His mother and fiancée, Dorothy Flanders, flew to the crash site.
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Cal
Roy Wilson
Dry Lake
Here
Wilson
Jack Holt
Columbia
Holt
Orient
Hollywood
Maxaon
Dorothy Flanders
Bollywood
Returning to Coast after Hoover Dam visit
Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Wilson of Santa Monica depart this evening returning to California after a weekend in this city on business and to visit Hoover Dam.
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LeRoy Wilson
Santa Monica
California
Hoover Dam
Kern County Robbery Hits Treasurer for Forty One Thousand
In Bakersfield California two men entered the Kern County courthouse just before noon and robbed deputy county treasurer Ray Holmes of forty one thousand dollars at gunpoint. Holmes had been about to place an envelope of forty one one thousand dollar bills into a vault when a revolver was shown through a wicket in his office window. Officers were summoned after the robbers fled.
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Kern, County Court House
Ray Holmes
Holmes
Siamese King Surrenders to Reds in Bloodless Revolution
In Bangkok on June 26 the 150 year old Siamese dynasty capitulated to a swift revolution led by the army and navy. King Prajadhipok accepts reform and a constitutional monarchy while remaining king under restricted powers. The queen Rambhai barni and royal family stay, with military and government officials seizing administration. Prince Navabhibhata is among hostages. The manifesto pledges constitutional rule and warns of replacement if the king refuses to respond.
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Siam
U.P
Land of Peace
Huahin
Rambai Barni
Prajadhipok
People Arty
Navi
Nne
People's Party
Baer vs. Levinsky Bout Delayed To Evening Showdown
The July 4 20 round fight between Max Baer and King Levinsky in Reno is moved to 6 p.m. with preliminary at 5 p.m. Co promoter Leonard Sacks says cooler ring will speed the bout. Also, Mrs. J M Dotson departs for Los Angeles for business and pleasure in a separate note.
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Reno
Max Baer
California
King Levinsky
Chicago
Leonard D. Sacks
Jack Dempsey
Sacks
L. A
J. M. Dotson
Los Angeles
Disturbance Centers In Industrial Districts
Berlin June 25 U P reports political violence spreads through Germany centered in the Ruhr district. One killed and over 50 injured as Nazis clash with communists and civilians. Printing house raid by 50 uniformed Nazis leads to gunfire and serious injuries. Police quell street fighting as Bavarian government resists banning Nazi uniforms amid a broader federal debate.
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United Press Staff
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U.P
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Magdeburg
Dusseldorf
Dortmund
Duisburg
Marl
Geresheim
Ratingen
Lindwehorst
Mars
Reich
Bavaria
Munich
Paul von Hindenburg
Franz von Pepen
Lausane
Baden
Wuertemburg
Prussia
Adolph Hitler
von Papen
Tausanne
Hindenburg
Knife vs Club Fight Stopped by Officer Ward
Two unnamed Mexican men were jailed overnight after a knife versus club brawl in which one used a knife and the other wielded a two by four before Officer Ward halted the fight. Both combatants suffered injuries and were held in custody until Monday morning.
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Ward
Costello Christening At Christ Episcopal Church
Babe Costello will be christened this morning at Christ Episcopal Church. Edwin Carewe, Hollywood producer, will be godfather and Mrs. Harry Miller godmother. Attending from Los Angeles to Las Vegas were Mr. and Mrs. Finis Fox and J. B. Newman, plus Carewe’s family.
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Leavitt Costello
Christ Episcopal Church
Edwin Carewe
Hollywood
Harry Miller
Carewe
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Finis Fox
J. B. Newman
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