Rogers Enroute For Houston to See Pow-wow
Will Rogers reports travel from Vinita Oklahoma to Houston Texas in a breezy dispatch. He mentions meeting Amon G Carter and H L Mencken at the field. He notes party conventions at Shady Oaks Farm and hints at presidential ticket talk with references to “wet” and “dry” factions.
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McNaught Syn. Inc
New Castle Notes Singled Out By City News
Heavy rains over the past two weeks washed dirt from hills onto streets and damaged truck routes. Plans for a July 2 benefit at the cathedral, hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of Jameson Memorial hospital, are promoted by The News. Smitty the garage man feeds pigeons by Sycamore street, and Sophia Tucker memories surface amid local chatter. Ira M. Ramsey named president of the New Castle Chamber of Commerce board for the coming year.
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New Castle Street
Jameson Memorial Hospital
By &Mitty
Sycamore Street
Smitty
First Presbyterian Church
Pa Newe
Pa Nene
Sophia ‘Tucker
England
Sophis Tucker
Sophia Tucker
Cascade Park Theatre
Ira M. Ramsey
New Castle
Prohibition Dominates Early Democratic Convention Debate
Houston dispatch reports June 22 that the prohibition issue stalks delegates entering the Democratic national convention. The topic dominates hotel lobby gossip and pre convention speculation among arriving delegates and readers, shaping early views on the Presidential nomination battle.
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Grey Ghost
George E. Holmes
Houston
Two Loom For Vice President
Houston dispatch notes the vice presidency contest at the Democratic convention centers on Rep. Cordell Hull of Tennessee and Evans Woolen of Indiana. Both are Protestant and dry, from pivotal states, and neither aligned with the Prohibitionist wing.
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International News Service
Houston
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Evens Twoolen
Indiana
Gov Al Smith Nominated Within Three Ballots Widely Believed
The prevailing view across factions is that Governor Al Smith will secure the nomination within three ballots. Most supporters and critics alike treat it as a near certainty, with only a few backers of alternative candidates maintaining doubt.
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al Smith
Republicans Focus on Campaign Funds and Leadership
Washington dispatch notes GOP leaders reshaping the campaign to mobilize cash for the White House bid. Hoover, newly backed by Hubert Work as national chairman, J R Nutt as treasurer, and bankers allied with Van Sweringen interests pledge robust funding. Volunteers are expected to bolster the drive and sustain Republican influence for eight years.
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Robert S
Genkinger urges sale of city conduit to Bell Telephone
Louis Genkinger former councilman addressed the city council urging sale of the municipal conduit system to Bell Telephone Company. He argued the $65 000 from the sale could fund sewer improvements and prevent reform issues as streets were washed into small rivers. Council invited his views and indicated no time limit for discussion.
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Louis Genkinger
Bell Telephone’ Company
Bell Telephone Company
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Genkinger
Council
Vors
Ama
Faro Twoet
Federal Dry Director Tells Of Prohibition Enforcement
Commander John D. Pennington, federal prohibition director for the area, spoke to over 125 Lawrence County citizens at First Christian church on Thursday. He outlined progress since taking over the 6th district and urged citizen participation to aid complete enforcement, with other speakers including Rev. Cruea and local officials.
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Lawrence County
John D. Pennington
Prohibition
Dr. Cruea
Anti-Saloon League
Christian Church
Pennington
Pennsylvania
Cruea
Margaret Walker
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Mra
Martha Ketler
Wiliam H Gillespie
Bilder Bryan
James A. Chambers
William =. Porter
Train Wreck in Sweden Kills Twenty, Injures Many
Speeding express train slammed into a locomotive on a side track near Bollnäs Sweden about 2000 miles north of Stockholm. Initial reports put casualties around nine dead and 38 injured, later estimates ranged to twenty dead and eighty injured. Three coaches caught fire after derailment.
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London
Bollnacs
Sweden
Stockholm
Central News
Evening News
Award Diplomas To Large Class At St. Mary's School
A busy school year ends with St. Mary’s Parish school awarding diplomas to the eighth grade and giving promotion cards and awards to pupils across grades. Kenneth McKay and Margaret Denny win American Legion medals. Fran da Davis earns a silver medal for perfect attendance. About 38 pupils posted perfect attendance this term. top averages are recognized in each grade.
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St. Mary’s School
Bt Mary's
Kenneth McKay
Margaret Denny
Franda Davis
State Council In Session Here In New Castle
The Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation, governing body of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Pennsylvania, meets in New Castle for the first time outside Philadelphia. This marks the fourth outside meeting, held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, with annual deliberations on proper questions before it.
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Council of Deliberation
Cathedral
Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation
New Castle
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Scranton
Reading
Grand Lodge
onty-Goven
Champion Gate Crasher Ready For Convention
A sensational gate crasher named One Eye Connolly arrives in Houston with a plan to crash the Democratic convention uninvited. He traveled by freight from Los Angeles to train and hopes to repeat the stunt at the Olympic Games in Amsterdam.
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I International News Service
Houston
Sox
Connolly
Los Angeles
Jvhe Gete
Amsterdam
Cloudburst Flood Hits Oakdale Area Businesses Destroyed
Floodwaters from a cloudburst inundated Oakdale McDonald and Noblestown causing over 260 homes to flood and 35 businesses in Oakdale damaged or wrecked beyond repair. Creeks topped their banks at 18 feet as residents battled rising waters and debris. Waters receded slowly by morning and one home suffered lightning damage.
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Oakdaia
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Death Record for Joseph Ferrone Aged 2
Joseph Ferrone aged 2 of 8 North Wayne Street is recorded in the death notice. No further details available in readable text.
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Wayne v Street
Building 44 Additional School Rooms In County At Five District Schools
County schools add 44 rooms across five districts at a cost over 200000 as districts outside the city prepare for fall occupancy. John Syling, county superintendent, cites Hillsville in Mahoning township as the largest project with 19 rooms including a gymnasium and auditorium.
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Lawrence County
John Syling
Hillsville
Mahoning Township
Farmers Ready For New Appeal Plank Favored By Farmers
Farmers awaiting the Democratic national convention predict the farm relief plank will be adopted and grow after the November vote. George N. Peek for the Farm Bureau Federation says they expect a friendly reception as leaders and delegates are approached. The effort may present the same relief plank from Kansas City without insisting on McNary-Haugen by name.
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William S. Neal
International News
Houston Tex
Crursaders
Kansas City
Jedels
Manslaughter Is Jury's Decision In Elisco Case
Frank Elisco was found guilty on the second count charging manslaughter in the death of Antonio Di Rauso. The jury, five women and seven men, deliberated overnight and returned the verdict around 3:30 this morning. Elisco showed dejection after the verdict and his lawyers said they will seek a new trial.
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Antonio di Rauso
Eliseo
Wiliam Rernolds
Jed
Await Decision Of Governor On Party Procedure
National wire reports from Houston indicate Governor Al Smith will decide within 24 hours whether New York delegates will push for a wet plank at the Democratic national convention. Smith's aides say the governor will inform delegates of his stance on prohibition before they depart for Houston, with a possible test of his view on a strict enforcement platform.
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Raunecr National News
Houston
Tex
al Smith
Albany
New York
George R. van Namee
Smith
von Namee
Sath
Nework
New York State
Tammany Delegates Asked To Be Quiet During Convention
New York Governor Al Smith plans to soften his long Tammany Hall association before the Democratic National Convention. Smith backers instruct 700 to 400 Tammany delegates to enjoy the event but avoid suggesting they plan to control the proceedings.
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Tammany
International Nova Services
Aquston
Landers
New York
Tammany Ball
Mutineers Fail To Capture Ship Jervis Bay
Liner Jervis Bay sails for Colombo with eight stowaways in irons below decks after threats to fire the ship. Colombo wireless reports the crew has the situation under control as the cruiser Suffolk nears Jervis Bar to offer aid if needed.
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International News Services
London
Jervis Bay
Colanbde
Ceylon
Colombo
Suffolk
Jervis Bar
The Smiths and Others Debate a Presidential Question
A fragmented regional note mentions Arthur Mometer J and a crowd gathering for a political battle in Houston amid boasting by natives. References to families named Smith Jones Kelley Levinski Williams Brown suggest local power and clashing voices as the presidential question looms on Ma eighty seven.
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Joneses
Kelleys
Levinskies
Williams
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