Hoover Johnson Scraps Split California Wide Open
California pre primary struggle shapes as a contest between progressive incumbent Hiram Johnson and national figure Herbert Hoover. In Northern California Johnson’s machine politics clash with Hoover backed by Los Angeles Times and labor groups. San Francisco looms as key battleground with city votes potentially deciding Johnson’s fate.
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Daniel Murphy
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League of Nations
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England
Eustace Cullinan
Industrial council formed to address labor control
Roy Kinnear, acting president of the Associated Industries, and delegates at a Chamber of Commerce meeting organized a new industrial council. The council will include representatives from nearly all crafts in the city to study industrial problems and report through the Associated Industries. He denied class warfare while condemning alleged underhanded appeals that sow distrust and economic upheaval.
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Ten Thousand Join Bnai Brith In Nationwide Expansion
Over ten thousand members were added to Bnai Brith lodges across the United States, according to advices received Wednesday by Rainier and Hidesheimer lodge officers in the city after a successful membership drive.
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Hiram John son Hoover Battle in State Primaries
The candidacy clash between Senator Hiram Johnson and Herbert Hoover in their home state promises a bitter, spectacular presidential primary contest with high stakes and intense regional interest.
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Hiram Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Peace plan under fire in Congress debate
Rep Flood and House Democrats oppose the peace resolution arguing Germany will reject it, risking loss of U.S. rights to war property valued at $50,000,600,000 and ships entering neutral ports. They say the plan is unconstitutional by restricting presidential treaty power and could trigger costly international tangles totaling about $100,000,000.
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Will They Or Won't They Brotherhood Merger Talk
Cleveland reports Grand Chief Warren Stone of the Brotherhood of Engineers says there will be union ties with the AFL this year following Samuel Gompers declaration that the AFL will merge with the Big Four brotherhoods on May 1. Disputes with electrical railway workers delayed action, but no move will occur before next year’s convention.
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Bon Marche Basement Sock and Petticoat Listings
Fast black cotton socks for men in medium weight with ribbed tops are offered as seconds of higher grades in sizes 10 to 11. Women's white petticoats feature long cloth, trape-run tops, 9 inch double flounces with one plain and one embroidered.
Boys' White Shirts 39 for 180 Bleached Muslin Shirts
Lot of 180 bleached muslin shirts for boys suitable for school or vacation wear. Nicely made with breast pocket attached collar and pearl buttons. Sizes 11 to 14 neck.
Silk Poplin Skirts in Six Styles and Colors
Silk poplin skirts of very good quality shown in six styles and as many colors including navy gray black tan Copenhagen and rose. Sizes go to 31 waist.
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Copenhagen
Gowns at 1.79 Open-stitched gowns with embroidery and ribbons
In a brisk sale, women’s gowns of long cloth feature tops with deep embroidery and wide pink or blue ribbons. Short sleeves and generous proportions mark the style, described as splendid values for shoppers.
Smart Styles With Short Sleeves Bouffant Hips
Features include short sleeves bouffant hips and side puffs with colors navy Belgium blue light gray tan and plaids. Sizes range from 16 to 42 and prices start at 17.50.
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Belgium
Women’s Kid Oxfords and Pumps in Dark Vici Kid
Plain-toed pumps and lace oxfords in dark brown vici kid along with three-strap slippers in black vici kid feature half Louis heels and sturdy leather soles. Available sizes range from 3 to 7.
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Vici Kid
Indian Housing Plan Revived In Kansas City Title
Indian families once lived in a communal housing setup in Kansas City around 200 years ago. Sam Strode a lawyer and five tenants now run a mahogany and oak brick apartment under a cooperative plan. They bought the building for 26000 dollars and charge 50 dollars monthly rent, aiming to pay off the principal in thirteen years. The tenants report the plan works well.
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Sam Strode
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Spokane Builders Declare Open Shop Decision
Spokane Master Builders Association declared for the open shop plan after a week of talks with the Building Trades' council, which demanded wage increases. All proposed raises were rejected, and union offers were refused. About 8,000 men will be indirectly affected by the decision.
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Spokane
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Girl Relents and Marries Soldier After Arrest
Miss Jessie Steinborn, a telephone operator in Colorado Springs, married Harry Stanley, a returned soldier, after having him arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses. She eventually refused to prosecute, saying she could not live without him and secured his release on bonds. While jailed, he was supported by her bringing meals to him.
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