Hectic Session Of Congress To End Tonight
Congress faces adjournment after a turbulent first session dominated by Insurgent Progressive blocs allied with Democrats. Clashes with President Coolidge and disclosures of alleged corruption marked debates, with cabinet resignations and defeats on fiscal policy. Major outcomes include the revenue bill, soldiers adjusted compensation, and the immigration act with Japanese exclusion.
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Sixty-Eighth Congress
Coolidge
Congress
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Lallette
Yank Flyers Make New Hop Along China Coast
In Ansoy China three United States Army round the world planes landed at 4 30 pm after a 525 mile flight in about 9 hours 40 minutes. The crews were received with a large ovation and plans were made to overhaul the aircraft and rest before leaving for Hong Kong tomorrow. The destroyer Tracey guided the landings amid favorable weather.
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Ansoy
China
United States Army
United States
Tracey
Lieut. Smith
Hong Kong
Walk er DaZed by Sudden Open Victory at Oakland Hills
Cyril Walker, a little known pro from Englewood NJ, captured the United States Open with a 297 for 72 holes at Oakland Hills. He beat defending champion Bobby Jones by three strokes after a strong final 9 holes, expressing disbelief at his sudden fame.
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International News Service
Detroit
Mich
Cyril Walker
Englewood Country Club
Englewood
N. J
Walker
Oakland Hills
Bobby Jones
Jones
Regret Over Hat Purchase Woes
A speaker recollects paying five dollars for a feghorn hat from a clothing vendor two weeks ago. He laments the cap was a poor buy as weather turned rainy and mild, leaving the straw stuck unused in a dusty cupboard with others. He wishes for his money back.
Deny Million Defense Fund In Murder Case
In Chicago on June 7 the Leopold Loeb case saw the fathers of the accused reject a $1 million defense fund and vow only such defense as entitled. The state declared it would seek two executions if needed with arraignments set for next Wednesday. The statement, signed by Leopold Sr and Loeb Sr, says they will not hire an army of high priced counsel and will defer additional local help pending law grounded inquiry into mental responsibility.
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Larry Smits
International News Service
Chicago
Nathan F. Leopold, Jr
Richard A. Loeb
Robert Franks
No Million
Nathan F. Leopold, Sr
Albert H. Loeb
New York
Leopold
Loeb
Clarence Darrow
Benjamin Bachrach
Vice Presidency Nomination To Provide Color
In Cleveland a battle for the Republican vice presidency looms between Frank Lowden and William Borah. Both deny interest but backers push hard, while Coolidge wields cautious neutrality to avoid White House implication. Party regulars favor Lowden, Borah gains support from some of Coolidge's advisers.
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George R. Holmes
International News Service
Cleveland
Calvin Coolidge
Harding
Chicago
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
William E. Borah
Idaho
Coolidge
Lowden
Borah
White House
National Committee
Mr. Coolidge
Girl Injured When Buick Flips Near Harlansburg
One occupant was injured and five others frightened when a Buick overturned on Harlansburg road two miles from the city last night. The injured girl named Elizabeth Adams of 139 Morton street was taken to Shenango Valley Hospital, though the address may be fictitious. Reports say the party included Butler high school students bound for Cascade Park.
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Harlansburg
Shenango Valley Hospital
Elizabeth Adams
Morton’ Street
Butler High School
Cascade Park
Mrs Harding to Attend Republican National Convention
Mrs Warren G Harding widow of the late president will be among spectators at the Republican national convention in Cleveland opening Tuesday. She is expected to arrive tomorrow and will be accompanied by Dr and Mrs C E Sawyer. Four years ago in Chicago she watched the nomination battle from the gallery.
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International News Service
Cleveland
Warren G. Harding
Millerand to Resign If No Majority Cabinet Formed
Paris reports President Millerand will resign within 24 hours if no majority member agrees to form a cabinet. Deputy Boysson quoted Millerand after a conference, saying he could not find a willing majority member and would resign if none could be found.
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International News Service
Paris
Millerand
Boysson
Walter Dodds In Serious Condition After Train Collision
Walter Dodds of Wallace Avenue remained in a very critical condition at Shenango Valley Hospital after a Friday morning collision with a Pennsylvania passenger and express train. Authorities report his condition unimproved and note that the full extent of injuries is not yet determined.
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Walter Dodds
Wallace Avenue
Pennsylvania
Shenango Valley Hospital
Pennsylvania Woman Given Big GOP Honor
A Pennsylvania woman becomes the first in party history to receive a prominent GOP honor, marking a milestone in the party’s recognition of female leadership. The award signals a new era for female elected or appointed figures within the party.
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Pennsylvania
Woman to chair key committee at GOP convention
In Cleveland on June 7 1932 Elizabeth P Martin a Philadelphia delegate was named head of the permanent organization committee becoming the first woman to chair a principal convention committee. The move followed Mrs Alvin T Hert's push to break the male chairman precedent in the Republican national convention.
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International News Service
Cleveland
Elizabeth P. Martin
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Martin
Coolidge
Alvin T. Hert
Harriet Taylor Upton
Ohio
National Committee
Hert
William M. Butler
Butler
Keystone
Treasury
Mellon
Pepper and Reed
William §. Ware
Harry Baker
Ralph B. Strassburger
Man with Handcuffs Visits Grant Street Home
Mrs. James Hagan reported a man came to her Grant street residence last night wearing handcuffs and asking for a key to unlock them. Police arrived to find the man gone and could not locate him.
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James Hagan
Grant Street
Seize Two Trucks Loaded With Beer
State constabulary and prohibition officials seized two trucks believed loaded with beer at the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroad freight yards and arrested three men. The raid signals a campaign in the Pittsburgh district to close padlocked places and jail owners of buildings on contempt charges if liquor is bought. A large force mobilized at Greensburg barracks for a mass attack on bootleggers. Mrs. Laura E. Linton returned from a visit in Los Angeles and San Diego.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Prohibition
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie
Greensburg Barracks
Marriage Licenses Issued in Several Cities
New Castle William H Selby and Elizabeth Lewis. Arthur E Crapnell and Louise Stone. Cleveland Spurgen E Elder and Letha C Elder. Ellwood City John E Eccles and Hazel E Moon. McKeesport entries listed for record.
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New Castle
H. Selby
Elizabeth Lewis Ee
Arthur E. Crapnell
Cleveland
Louise Stone
Spurgen E. Elder
Ellwood City
Letha C. Elder
John E. Eccles
McKeesport
Hazel E. Moon
New Castle News to Send Reporter to Republican Convention
Bart Richards of The New Castle News will travel to Cleveland to cover the Republican National Convention. He will write of convention happenings and scenes as seen by a Western Pennsylvania reader, offering exclusive local perspective and access.
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International News Service
Cleveland
New Castle News
New
Death Notices for Kerr, Sheaffer, Cakowiski
Death records list Thomas Richard Kerr aged 11 months of 1511 Moravia Street, John T. Sheaffer 54 of Quincy, and Mike Cakowiski 3 months of 1310 Moravia Street. Officials filed the notices with local records.
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Thomas Richard Kerr
Moravia Street
John T. Sheaffer
Quincy
Mike Cakowiski
Los Angeles Speaker Wins National Oratory Contest
Don Taylor of Los Angeles won the first prize of 3500 dollars in the national oratorical contest held in Washington last night. Ruth Newburn of Washington took second place and John M Ballam III of Philadelphia finished third with prizes of 1000 and 500 dollars respectively.
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Don Taylor
Los Angeles
Washington, D. C
Ruth Newburn
Washington
National
John M. Ballam III
Philadelphia
Appointment Of Postmaster Is Again Delayed
Washington correspondent George H. Manning reports the Civil Service Board cannot certify postmaster eligibles for New Castle today due to a large backlog. The delay prevents Congressman Phillips from rushing a nomination and senate confirmation before the session adjourns tonight. Commissioner Wales indicates the backlog makes certification physically impossible.
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George H. Manning
Washington
New Castle
Civil Service Commission
Post Office Department
Thomas W. Phillips
Senate
Congress
Wales
Pennsylvanian Road Bond Issue Seeks Quick Passage
Governor Pinchot and Auditor General Lewis pledged to push a $50 million road bond issue through. They noted prior funding gaps for advertising and printing bonds and interest. Lewis said he will find funds if needed, while Pinchot proposed dating coupons for a year to allow the next legislature to decide on amounts and terms.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Pinchott
Lewis
Pinchot
Mr Gibson Praises The News Want Ads
McCoy Motor Co used car head Mr Gibson says seven of ten used car sales come from News Want Ads. He urges readers to use the Want Ad Store at 29 N Mercer to reach a large ready market and low advertising cost.
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Gibson
McCoy Motor Co
President Coolidge Vetoes Postal Pay Bill in Afternoon Message
President Coolidge vetoed the postal pay bill, citing a $277,000,000 annual expense and lacking funding. He sent a lengthy veto message to Congress and anticipated an override vote in the Senate between 2 and 3 p.m. The veto also blocks a rider that would limit campaign spending, a provision tied to the corrupt elections act.
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International News Service
Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Post Office Department
White House
Senate
Capitol
House
Notable Local Occurrences and Passings in Ohio and Pennsylvania
A news summary lists health struggles of J F Clark in Martin's Ferry and a Beaver county Economy Society 100th anniversary celebration. Sharpsville marks old homecoming week for borough incorporation gold anniversary. Harold E Hockensmith, 28, ended his life near Dormont after ill health. Rev George H Cheesman resigns due to ill health and plans Portersville supply work. A B Goldstein Co furniture store fire in Portage causes 70000 loss, partly insured. Greenville Steel Car announces 10 percent wage cut affecting 600 workers amid competition. Abraham Mumma and spouse of Lancaster celebrate 68th wedding anniversary.
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William K. Hutchinson
YANK
China Coast
Wm. M. Butler
Carmi Thompson
Reland
Theodore Burton
Arthur Mometer
Deny Million Defense Fund
Chicago Bar
Vention
Mrs. Harding
Mrs. Martin
TOKIO
Kiyoura
America
Japan
State Department
Hughes
Hanahari
Laura E. Linton
North Mill Street
San Diego
California
Civil Service
MR. Gibson
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Want AD Store
N. Mercer
J. F. Clark
Martin's Ferry
Old Economy Society
Beaver County
Sharpsville
Dormont
Harold E. Hockensmith
George H. Cheesman
Muddycreek and
Unionville
Portersville
A. B. Goldstein Company
Portage, Pa
Greenville, Pa
Steel Car Company
Abraham Mumma
Lancaster
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