Optimistic turn at NEIA convention sparks industry boost
Atlantic City reports a hopeful mood among thousands of American business leaders at the National Electric Light Association gathering. Executives tout new cooperative advertising to boost electric appliance use and fiber out fears amid market turmoil. Strong figures from Nab the energy sector and a surprising look at leadership shifts, including a noted banker's White House visit and a president at the center of utility plans.
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Spanish Cabinet Officer Accused of Illegal Tobacco Concession
Madrid June 9 71 Inadelino Prieta founder of the Spanish republic and minister of public works is charged in the national assembly with acquiring the government through an illegal tobacco concession. The former finance minister allegedly arranged with a French concern after nullifying a concession granted by Juan March, Spain's multi millionaire bad boy.
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Insull Asset Write-Offs Reported in Chicago Utilities
Tribune reports in LaSalle Street that between 5 and 90 million dollars of Samuel Insull assets in three major Chicago area utilities are to be written off. The write-off would total about 9 percent of the assets, a figure financiers deem favorable and indicating thorough soundness of the properties.
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Robber Waits to Serve Cash Buyers
San Jose report describes a gun wielding robber delaying a suburban store robbery. After failing to locate enough cash the robber waited 29 minutes while two clerks helped customers. When cash rose to forty dollars the robber turned off lights, locked the store, and led the clerks down a railroad track to escape.
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Mystery Blast Probe Opens Light on Houston Explosions
Fire officials continued their investigation into a blast that wrecked Mike Butera's combination store and dwelling and damaged five nearby buildings. No light was found yet on the cause as investigators inspected a shed and the scene in Houston.
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Singer of 50 Years Ago Ends Own Life
The 77 year old actress Alice Merssreau once famous as a Gilbert and Sullivan soprano was found dead in Ridgewood New Jersey. Police say she died by inhaling gas in what authorities call a self inflicted death. She was known for Yum Yum in The Mikado at the theater.
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Woman Campaign Manager Named for Governor Sterling
Mrs. Cone Johnson was named women's campaign manager for Governor R. Sterling in his second bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Ernest Alexander, state campaign manager, said Johnson would establish headquarters in Dallas soon.
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Texas Title Association Elects New Officers in Dallas
The twenty-fifth annual Texas Title Association convention in Dallas elected Ww. Boyd Smith president, succeeding C. L. Adams. Jack Rattikin became vice president and J. E. Arnold treasurer, with Nermann Sons summer school starting June 13 at Honhiam School. For inquiries contact Thermam Sons hall. Tod Dance reopens Thursday night at 091-2 W Commerce near Frost Bank.
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Troops Ordered to Mine District After Deputy Slain
Hopkinsville Kentucky reports a new troop movement amid mine labor unrest in Christian county. Deputy Sheriff Wallace Myers was fatally shot by snipers from a hillside as miners came from Empire Mine No 6. Twenty national guardsmen are deployed to the troubled area following the incident.
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Temple Resident in Congress Race in No. 2 Slot
DALLAS June 3 Colonel P. B. Downs of Temple banker becomes first candidate for congressman at large place No 2 after filing with the state Democratic executive committee. An alumnus of Texas A and M College and active in agricultural work there he announces he will enter the race.
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Denial on Weatherford Bankhead Cutoff Proposal
Governor Sterling wires Midland chamber saying he never went on record opposing the Weatherford to Ranger Bankhead highway cut off. Controversy grows over a 46 mile link claimed to save 14 miles for Fort Worth to West Texas travel.
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Mrs Hoover to Review Parade in Brooklyn Event
Mrs Herbert Hoover arrived from Washington to review the 103rd annual parade of the Brooklyn Sunday School union and attend a luncheon in her honor hosted by former Senator and Mrs William M Calder.
Judge Denies Plea in Divorce Case in Los Angeles
Superior Judge Tsage Paeht denied Charles J. Challette’s petition to set aside the divorce decree with Elizabeth McAllister Challetts, heiress. The court said the action stemmed from mercenary motives after Challette, a taxicab driver and former chauffeur, married the heiress hurriedly and obtained property worth £280,000 in 58 days before separation.
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Father Who Shot His Son Succumbs
Fort Worth reports John Shirley aged 66 died in a Fort Worth hospital after being wounded on his home steps near Burleson Sunday night. He admitted shooting his son Barden Shirley who was 23 and recovering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Shirley farmer lived four miles south of Burleson. The incident occurred after a confrontation at their home.
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Blame Floyd In Car Theft Near Warner Oklahoma
Three men in a blue car, believed to be gang of Charles Pretty Boy Floyd, abducted E. W. Wood near Warner Oklahoma on Highway 64, forced him to ride, then dumped him two miles west. Floyd and companion reportedly escaped a police trap near Stonewall Tuesday night as manhunt continues.
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Four Prisoners Escape Collin County Jail in McKinney
Four inmates escaped from Collin county jail in McKinney Texas by using an eight inch ram to break a cell door. They tore out a welded door plate installed after a prior break. The fugitives Herman Hunte r and Eugene Percell face burglary charges tied to store looting in Celina on April 20 Aubrey Vickers who previously tried to escape from the county farm and Oscar Dooley charged with stealing an automobile near Wylie.
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