Tornado and storms sweep sections of state yesterday
Five killed in wind and rain storm across Maryland and Virginia. A tornado from the south damaged towns, uprooting trees and destroying buildings. In Connersville Edward H. Hilbert, 23, electrocuted when a high voltage wire fell on his car. Damage statewide estimated in the hundreds of thousands to over a million dollars.
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Cinternational News Service
Washington
Maryland
Virginia
Potomac River
Edward H. Hilbert
Connersville
Rushville
John Lucas
Shelbyville
West Side Methodist Episcopal Church
Conrey Davis Furniture Company
South Dakota Delegation Loyal to Johnson Despite Pledge
S Dakota delegate S X Way arrives in Cleveland and says the South Dakota delegation will vote for Senator Hiram Johnson even after Johnson released pledged delegates. Way adds delegates are bound by the compact. nomination timing to be decided at a conference today.
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Cleveland
Ohio
S. X. Way
South Dakota
Hiram Johnson
More Teachers Pursue Special Work in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS June 9 Preliminary enrollments at thirty three schools and colleges offering summer training for teachers show more teachers than ever will take special work this year Vocation Director Williams of the state board of education says the rise follows the state teachers licensing law last session requiring higher standards for non graduate teachers At least 18 000 to 14 000 are expected to take the course this year far above last year s 12 000 enrollment All courses will be for advanced grade instructors beginning teachers may enroll in fall only per state board and university plans
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Indianapolis
Williams
State Board of Education
State Board
Franks Murder Facts Complete Crowe Says
Chicago June 9 The slate s case against Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb confessed kidnappers and slayers of Robert Franks is complete says State s Attorney Robert E Crowe The typewriter found in a park lagoon last Saturday ties to the $10 000 ransom note The grand jury will hear witnesses under oath to prevent later changes Indictments for conspiracy to kidnap for ransom and murder remain possible The two youths accustomed to wealth and refinement face jail life with aloofness fading as they are now among numerous prisoners
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Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Robert E. Crowe
Loeb
Leopold
Road Fund Apportioned for Federal Aid Highways
Washington announces a $75,000,000 apportionment among the states and Hawaii for federal aid highway construction starting July 1. The 170,000 mile system has 60,000 surfaced and 8,700 graded, leaving 110,000 miles to surface with an 11,000 mile annual program to finish by 1934. Indiana receives 1,939,903. Ohio 2,705,644. Illinois 3,203,867. Kentucky 1,411,584.
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Washington
States
Hawaii
Henry C. Wallace
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Kentucky
There is room for one more at First Baptist meeting
Charlie Taylor told a Hammond audience at the First Baptist church that there is always room for one more despite hypocrites in the church. He warned that the only man meaner than a hypocrite is the man who hides behind his back.
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Hammond
Ind
Charlie Taylor
First Baptist Church
Berlin Faces Beer Shortage as 8000 Workers Strike
Berlin reports a brewing crisis with 28 breweries closed after an eight thousand worker strike demanding higher wages. Strike began last Monday and most reserve stocks are exhausted, threatening continued beer shortages.
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Berlin
President Coolidge to Monitor Republican Convention by Wire
In Washington on June 9 President Coolidge will stay connected to Cleveland through a dedicated White House telephone line with a branch to the executive mansion study. A constant telegraph link will also keep him informed and a radio will relay real time developments including Marion Leroy Burton’s nominating address and Theodore E. Burton’s keynote speech.
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Washington
Coolidge
Cleveland
White House
Executive Mansion
Marion Leroy Burton
Theodore E. Burton
Ohio
Texas Klansman Will Retain His Seat In Senate
Washington June 9 The senate committee investigating contributions to Senator Mayfield of Texas upheld his right to the seat. Evidence from Republican challenger George E. Peddy failed to prove excessive funds were spent by the Ku Klux Klan or any group in 1922 to aid Mayfield’s campaign.
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Washington
Senate
Mayfield
Texas
George E. Peddy
Ku Klux Klan
Wheeler Ready to Crack Whip for a Dry Plank
Cleveland June 9 Wayne B Wheeler general counsel of the Anti Saloon League arrived with a dry law enforcement plank to be added to the party platform He will urge the resolutions committee to support the plank and oppose any move to endorse a wet plank in the platform
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Cleveland
Wayne B. Wheeler
Cousel
Anti- Saloon League
Wheeler
Resolutions Committee
Ex-Governor Lowden declines vice presidency bid
Former Illinois governor Frank O. Lowden rejects any Republican nomination for vice president. In a signed statement from Oregon, he says he can serve the country better in current farm organization work and that stepping aside would cripple those efforts.
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Chicago
Frank O.lowden
Ilinois
Oregon
Lowden
Walton Loses Appeal of Impeachment Removal
Former Oklahoma Governor John C. Walton failed to obtain a Supreme Court review of his impeachment and removal from office by the Oklahoma Legislature, as reported from Washington on June 9.
Boy's Body Found in Suitcase in Philadelphia
Police seek clues to identify an eight year old boy whose body was found crammed in a suitcase in Philadelphia. He appeared dead about twelve hours, believed placed off a train. Authorities nationwide east of the Mississippi search for leads.
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Philadelphia
Mississippi River
Mayflower and Coolidges Ride Out Severe Potomac Storm
The Mayflower with President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge aboard endured one of the fiercest storms in years on the lower Potomac river. About twenty miles below Indian Head the yacht faced 70 to 80 mph winds as a heavy rainstorm pounded for roughly twenty five minutes, yet remained on course.
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Washington
Friction in Hoosier Big Fourteen at Republican convention
Cleveland dispatch reports friction within Indiana's delegation over the resolutions committee choice for the Republican national convention. Senator James E. K. Watson is challenged by Postmaster General Harry S. New allies who favor New for the post. Indiana delegates pace the hotel meeting in Cleveland as klan ties surface and possible anti league plank edges into the discussion.
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Ohio
Indiana
Resolutions Committee
Harry 8S
New
James EK. Watson
Watson
Friends of New
Goolidge
Plank
White House
Newmen
Mr. New
D. C. Stephenson
Henry W. Marshall
Lafayette
Branch
Senator Watson
Child murderer to be arraigned Thursday in Shoals
Joseph Blair, a Martinsville county farmer, is charged with first degree murder in the death of his four year old daughter Mary Ellen after beating her with a board for disobeying orders. Blair has been jailed in Bedford and faces arraignment in Martin circuit court before Judge M. S. Hastings. The Hoosier grand jury reported Saturday and was discharged.
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Shoals
Ind
Joseph ‘Blair
Martin
Mary Ellen
Martin Circuit Court
M. S. Hastings
Hig
Blair
Bedford
Hastings
Child Free From Oiled Street Plight In Greencastle
In Greencastle Indiana on Seminary street a three year old child of Rev and Mrs E Porter fell into a pool of oil near Locust street and became stuck to the pavement. Frank Cutler who was painting at the Jones residence freed the child’s hands and feet with force, though the child suffered nearly peeled hands in the struggle.
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Greencastle
Ind
E. Porter
Seminary Street
Locust Street
Seminary
W. W. Jones
Frank Cutler
Jones
Keynoter Burton Practices Speech for Hearing Crowd
Cleveland, Ohio June 9 Theodore E Burton of Cleveland has been chosen for the Republican national convention keynote. He keeps practicing at the convention hall to test his voice acoustics and the microphones so his remarks reach the large audience clearly.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Theodore E. Burton
Big convention opens amid tense clashes and race tensions
International news reports a heated start to a major gathering. Antagonistic factions clash over leadership as Klans emissaries are reported on the ground. Former attorney general Daigherty, a key Ohio figure, seeks the chairmanship while bitter foes vow to block his rise. Daugherty remains a delegate at large from Ohio.
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Cleveland
M. Daigherty
Ohio
Daugherty
Insurgent Wisconsin Plan Targets Republican Convention
Cleveland dispatch reports La Follette's insurgent campaign burst into the Republican National Convention scene challenging plans for the party platform. Texas official R B Creager calls out anti Klansmen sentiment as overwhelming. Indiana senator James E Watson says the Klansmanship is ethical, not political. Cleveland prepares for the gathering with excitement and a large crowds at Public Hall.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Texas
James E. Watson
Indiana
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