Britain Split Over Naval Cut
British Premier’s plan to cut naval construction sparks sharp protest in Parliament and across London. Conservative editors warn of weakened cruiser strength while Liberal papers praise a “good start” and argue the plan could reduce unemployment and boost Empire cohesion. Washington dispatch notes debate on legal authority to suspend.
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Sion
Eels
Avernier Ramsay Kinte Doneld
Daily News
Admiralty
Ely
Britain
Telegraph
Congress Raises Three Cruiser Build In $274 Million Plan
The three cruiser project, part of a $274 million building program approved by Congress last year, was advanced today. Following President Coolidge's pledge to match Britain's cuts in warship numbers, observers noted Congress had rejected his request for authority to suspend cruiser construction at any time.
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Congress
Great
Speeder Refuses Bond After Speeding Charge
Louis Hernandez, 23, of 118 Union Street, refused to sign an appearance bond after being cited for speeding 45 mph in the 2300 block of West Commerce. Motorcycle Officer Frank Conklin testified he was arrested, and Judge Dave Watson noted the base fine for over 85 mph is ten dollars, but Hernandez’s bond refusal would raise the total to fifteen dollars.
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Eo Louis ’Hernandez
Union Street
Nes Rainus Am
Corporation Court
Frank Conklin
West Commerce Street
Hermandes
Mborists
Copis
Dave Watson
Unidentified Man Found Slain in Meridian Freight Car
A man’s body was found in a Meridian freight car thought killed in his sleep. He had been dead about four hours. pockets rifled suggesting robbery as the motive. Police investigated the scene as a homicide in the afternoon.
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Meridian
Miss
First Cotton Bale Sale Marks Early Start in 1929
The opening bale from Berar county farmed by Apolonio Mendez was processed by Fest and Company of San Antonio and sold at the city National Bank auction. Karbach Biebera and Company acted as auctioneers, with a bid of 21 1 4 cents per pound, weighing 74 pounds more than the 1928 bale and marking an earlier start than 1926.
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Berar
A. J. Swearingen
Apolonio Mendez
Fest and Company
San ‘Antonio
Cuy National Bank
de' Eerdornier and Company
Schumaker Jailed After Escape From A Hospital
Herbert Schumaker, adjudged sane, was jailed in the county jail after escaping from a state hospital where he had been sent for observation following a burglary sentence. He and fellow inmate Homer Edwards were captured after fleeing on June 5. The Ninety fourth District Court, with Acting Judge W B Anthony, ordered the return to jail pending further actions.
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Herbert Schumaker
Ninéty-fourth District Court
W. B.anthony
Schumaker
W. McCrory
Ninety-fourth District Court
State Hospital
Homer Edwardrd
Winesnes
W. H. Smith
T. N. Goodson
Means
Terrell to not seek re election as agriculture commissioner
Austin reports that George B Terrell will not run again for re election after serving five terms as Commissioner of Agriculture. He plans to retire to private life on his farm Heart Alip in Cherokee County.
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George B. Terrell
Austin
Commissioner of Agriculture
George’ B. Terrell
Terrell
Cherokee
Gaunt
Berlin Explosion and Fire Damage Estimated at 250000
An explosion in Rossip, Berlin's industrial suburb, caused extensive damage estimated between 125000 and 240001 dollars. Fifty fire companies contained the blaze with no neighboring factories burning. Eleven of seventy two injured were expected to survive.
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Berlin
Rendin
Taly
Rossip
Walden
Six Die, Eighteen Hurt as Factory Explosion Rips Veendam
A blast at a Veendam potato plant yesterday left six dead and eighteen injured. Most victims were workers from the plant as authorities began investigations into the cause, while emergency crews rushed to the site amid collapsing walls and smoke.
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Vri Hie Pragas
Wevam
Atheym
Apotato
Nour
Bnemena
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