Bribery Charge Alleged At Conference In Traylor Campaign
A Traylor campaign aide testified at a conference alleging a bribery plot to sway Roosevelt delegates. The witness quoted Melvin A. Traylor proposing a $10,000 payoff and million votes on the first ballot to withdraw support, which he refused. The talk included claims of Roosevelt organization publicity work and the witness said he had never met the accused man before Scofield testified.
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Illinois
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Organization
Scofield
Sholtz Named Florida Chief by Democrats
The article notes Democrats backing Sholtz for Florida chief and reports Millard Caldwell leading Tom A. Yon in the third district race 4259 to 2996 across 80 of 283 precincts. Yon ran as dry in the first primary while Caldwell and Yon support a prohibition referendum. Mayor John T. Alsop Jr. and W. J. Sears contest the at large congressional seat, Sears ahead 60916 to 56607 across 835 precincts.
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Millard Caldwell
Tom A. Yon
Tallahassee
Yon
John T. Alsop
Jacksonville
W. J. Sears
Sears
Wrangle Delays Committee on Liquor Question
Fort Worth publisher quotes Garner denying any trades for presidential nomination. Carter cites Garner's insistence he is in friends' hands and not to be jailed. Rumors claim Roosevelt forces pressed the speaker of the house for vice presidential trade, but nothing verified.
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Roosevelt
House
New York
Missouri Delegation to Break After First Ballot for Reed
Chicago is told that Missouri delegates will cast one vote for Reed on the first ballot and then realign. Reports say 2 of 36 go to Roosevelt while the rest split between Alfred E. Smith and Newton D. Baker. A Reed sponsor says the bloc will honor obligations then break, with possibilities of four breaking early.
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Chicago
James A. Reed
Missouri
Reed
Roosevelt Camp
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Newton D. Baker
Ohio
Walsh
Jouett Shouse
Democratic Party
Smith
Levee Under Way At Buckhorn Bend Progress Report
Levee construction at Buckhorn Bend is well under way with a long north to south stretch placed in position. H J Fernandez reports the river protection will extend past the Gladden plantation toward the south and provide absolute flood defense.
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Buckhorn Bend
H. J. Fernandez
Gladden Plantation
Accused Fatally Shoots Man Then Surrenders
A C Carter, 23, employed at Hotel Frances, was arrested after Perry Jackson, 41, was killed yesterday evening. Carter says Jackson appeared with an ancient rifle, fired once, then Carter shot with a .38 pistol, hitting Jackson in the eye. Jackson died at St Francis Sanitarium. A parish coroner's inquest is set for Friday.
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Perry Jackson
A. C. Carter
Hotel Frances
C. L. Mengis
Parish
Carter
Jackson
St. Francis Sanitarium
Nation's fiscal year to close Thursday night
Government officials project a 1933 deficit despite new revenue measures. The 1932 bill would raise about 3.261 billion dollars in taxes, with 1.1185 billion added by provisions and 2.143 billion from 1928 taxes. Spending exceeds revenues by 851.5 million, with sinking fund money not covered and expenditures cut to close the gap.
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Hoover
Mrs. Lambert Granted Divorce With Custody of Child
In district court yesterday Judge read signed and filed judgment granting Mrs. Mary Louise Lambert a divorce and custody of her two year old daughter June Louise. No alimony awarded though she sought 59 dollars monthly.
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Mary Louise Lambert
Johnnie N. Lambert
Roosevelt Delegates Clash Over Prohibition At Chicago Meet
Roosevelt forces clash with Smith supporters over prohibition repeal at the Democratic convention in Chicago. The platform leans toward submitting repeal to the states with no recommendation, while some Roosevelt factions push for full repeal. Senator Walsh leads repealists against Gilbert Hitchcock who defends submission. Nomination confidence grows for Roosevelt followers despite earlier defections.
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Roosevelt
South
David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
Alfred E. Smith
Gilbert Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate
Appropriations Bill Contests and Committee Actions
Railroad and insurance committee reports unfavorably a bill to allow the Louisiana public service commission to withdraw funds from utility inspection fee accounts. Senate finance panel amends license bill to exempt attorneys and physicians and removes billboard tax and other levies.
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House
Cooperative Insurance Association
Public Service
Dudley LeBlanc
Railroads and Insurance Committee
D. F. Edwards
West Carroll
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Senate Finance Committee
Davis Richarme
St. James
Jules Fisher
Cabinash
Heywood
Bathing Beauty Revue and Swimming Entries Sought
Miss Lucyle Godwin director of the municipal recreation department announced strong participation in the bathing beauty revue and swimming races at the natatorium on July 4. She urged more entrants and asked interested individuals to register with the lifeguard at the natatorium or playground supervisors at once.
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Lucyle Godwin
Paper executive testifies at Curtis trial in Norfolk case
The testimony centers on Haskell’s claim Curtis confessed to hoax negotiations with kidnapers to gain sleep. Curtis later repudiated the confession, with prosecution seeking proof of contact with kidnapers. Colonel Lindbergh disagreed Curtis was in touch with them. Revenue agent Frank J. Wilson then testified.
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Haskell
Lloyd Fisher
Curtis
Norfolk
Lindbergh
Frank J. Wilson
Baltimore
The
Revenue Department
Confab Notes Show Shaker Hands and Washington Treasures
A humorous convention feature follows George Washington artifacts and a Kansan collector named Muckle. He guards a Valley Forge relic worn with a mitten and declines offers, hoping for a Ella Boole or Venus de Milo someday.
Madison Parish Special Grand Jury In Action
The Madison Parish special grand jury convened to hear state evidence with indictments planned. Defendants would be served venire lists to be arraigned and trial dates set, aiming for swift prosecution. Mrs Beck was moved from Franklin parish jail to Tallulah as officers reported. No further progress on arresting a third man involved in the robbery and slaying.
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Beck
Franklin Parish
Winnsboro
Tallulah
Mississippi
Arrest of Pearl Johnson on Larceny Charge
Pearl Johnson, a Negro woman, was jailed today on a larceny charge after allegedly stealing a dress valued at 5.85 from J. C. Penney company.
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Pearl Johnson
J. C. Penney Company
Dress Rehearsal Held For The Flapper Grandmother
A dress rehearsal tonight at Central Grammar School auditorium features the cast of The Flapper Grandmother a comedy to be shown Thursday and Friday nights at the same venue under the Business and Professional Women's club. Advance ticket sales suggest large crowds with reserved seats available at Collens' Pharmacy. performances start at 8 15 p m.
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Central Grammar School
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Collens’ Pharmacy
Jack Radford Back on Monroe Visit
Jack Radford a former Monroe police officer and state representative candidate is in Monroe visiting from Corpus Christi Texas where he now resides. He says business is good in Corpus Christi and farmers are getting good prices for their produce.
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Jack Radford
Monroe
Corpus Christi
Tex
Radford
Louisiana House Defeats Treasurers Succession Amendment
In Baton Rouge on June 29, a constitutional amendment allowing the state treasurer to succeed himself was defeated 37 ayes to 46 nays. Proponents included Louis H. Fosse, with opposition from Representatives Joe B. Hamiter N S Hoffpaul G W Delesdernier. The measure would have altered a 34 year old provision.
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Benjamin Ducros
Arabi
House of Representatives
Joe B. Hamiter
Caddo
N. S
Mrs Gipson Doing Well In Hospital After Auto Crash
Mrs. L. M. Gipson 67 of 1700 North Third street lies in St. Francis sanitarium with fractures to both legs and other injuries after being struck on Jackson street in front of the Public library by a car driven by Robert Huey of 908 South Third street. Huey told police the woman ran into the street and he could not stop in time. Her doctors expect she can return home in about two days.
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L. M. Gipson
North Third Street
St. Francis Sanitarium
Huey
Organist Melgard Shapes Democratic Rallies With Music
Maurice Cahill announces from Town as organist Melgard cues tunes to rally crowds. The expert uses a telephone connected console to warn of upcoming speakers and plays Home Town songs like Sidewalks of New York and Out Where The Tall Corn Grows to move the audience.
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Maurice P. Cahill
Melgard
Ad Smith
New York
Grass Fire Reported on South Grand Street
Firefighters were summoned this morning to quell a grass fire in the 700 block of South Grand street. The blaze reportedly originated from burning trash and was brought under control.
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South Grand Street
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Collens-Thompson
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