Roosevelt rally in Oklahoma City draws 100000 supporters
President Roosevelt spoke in Oklahoma City as part of a whirlwind tour endorsing Sen Elmer Thomas for the Democratic nomination and backing Gov E W Marland as a Roosevelt ally. The rally drew 100000 voters and featured a platform with Thomas rivals and Rep Gomer Smith amid a tense primary fight.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Elmer Thomas
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Robert J. Barkley
Ohio
Fairgrounds
Thomas
Gomer Smith
E. W. Marland
Sen. Thomas
Louisville
Elizabethtown
Bowling Green
Sen. Barkley
Covington
Gov
A. B
Happy) Chandler
Barkley
Weather Summary for Ohio and Surrounding Regions
Generally fair tonight and Sunday with slightly cooler temperatures in the northeast. High pressure dominates the South Atlantic and Northwest while lows sit over eastern Ontario Saskatchewan and the Southwest. Scattered showers and thunderstorms occur in the Central Valleys Great Lakes and Northern Rockies. Temperature changes over the last 24 hours are minor.
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Ohio
South Atlantic
Northwest
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Southwest
Great Lakes
Rockies
Editorial Comment On Roosevelt Visit To Ohio
United Press notes editorials across Ohio Friday and Saturday on President Roosevelt s Ohio trip. Critics focus on his nod to Senator Bulkley in Marietta, while omitting Governor White, Bulkley s opponent. Editorials suggest Bulkley earned the president s support for the Democratic nomination due to Bulkley s backing of the court packing plan.
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Roosevelt
Ohio
Kentucky
Barkley
Covington
Chandler
Alben Barkley
Washington
New York State
Herbert H. Lehman
Supreme Court
U. S
Robert J. Bulkley
Marietta
Sen
Bulkley
George White
Marietta Times
Senator Bulkley
White
No attack on George White, not anti-New Dealer campaign
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes there is no evidence of an attack on George White and asserts he is not campaigning against Bulkley as an anti-New Dealer. The piece argues the situation differs from Kentucky.
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Cleveland
George White
Bulkley
Kentucky
Insult Alleged Over Mention of Bulkley in White's Town
In Columbus the State Journal reports objections claim Bulkley mention in White's town amounts to an insult to former governor. The piece frames the dispute as a matter of courtesy and fair dealing in public discourse.
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Columbus
Ohio State Journal
Bulkley
White
President's address at Covington lacks substance
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the President's remarks delivered in Covington Kentucky offer political utility but fail to provide substantial factual insight for serious investigators.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Covington, Ky
Summer Entertainment Returns With New Show
SCRIPPS-HOWARD NEWS PAPERS notes that with the greatest show on earth in winter quarters, audiences now gain summertime entertainment from a different act, delivering a refreshing option beyond the flying trapeze.
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Scripps-Howard
Columbus Dispatch Examines Marietta Gov Reform Tone
The article analyzes an at times uneven effort to justify a collective form of government in Marietta as part of the American constitutional development, noting gaps in clear and consistent expression.
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Columbus Dispatch
Marietta
Roosevelt intervention hinted in party contests during tour
Dayton Herald notes forecasts of President Roosevelt stepping into party contests during a trans continental tour. Ohio coverage says he would celebrate if Bulkley wins but risks prestige if he loses. Canton Repository adds general remark on Bulkley and mentions rival George White without detail.
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Dayton Herald
Roosevelt
Ohio
Sen. Bulkley
Canton
George White
White House
Baker named chief inspector of state building authority
Governor Davey announced Edgar E. Baker secretary of the Newark Federation of Labor will serve as chief inspector. Baker is vice president of the Ohio Bricklayers Union. The governor indicated a three member state building authority will be appointed soon.
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Newark
Edgar E. Baker
Newark Federation of Labor
State Building Authority
Davey
Baker
Ohio Bricklayers Union
Paraguay and Bolivia end their dispute in arbitration pact
In Buenos Aires on July 9 Paraguay and Bolivia signed initials on an arbitration agreement over the Gran Chaco Territory. After three years of talks, and a near slide to war, nations in the Americas urged peace to prevent conflict spreading from Europe and Asia.
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Buenos Aires
Paraguay
Bolivia
Gran Chaco
United States
Europe
Orient
American
Stunt Night Set for Sunday at Elyria Y Camp
More than 30 Elyria boys at Camp Iss See Kes on the Vermilion River finish plans for a Sunday stunt night program. Each cabin will perform a unique stunt, with the nature chosen by its members. The event, open to the public, is expected to begin about 8 15 p.m.
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Elyria
Camp Iss-See-Kes
Vermilion River
Lorain Double Bridge Bond Issue On August Ballot
Lorain county commissioners moved to place a 1,500 128 dollar double bridge bond issue on the August 9 primary ballot. State Tax Commission verbal approval followed. The project funds a new Erie avenue bridge and a high level bridge at 21st street with 55 percent from the bond and 45 percent from the federal Public Works Administration program. The measure needs 65 percent to pass.
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Lorain
Board of County Commissioners
State Tax Commission
Erie Avenue
21St Street
Public Works Administration
Summer Taxes Being Received In County
County Treasurer Walter J. Wright said early in the season that $250,000 has already been collected. He aims to mail about 40,000 bills by next week and notes delays due to processing 15,000 delinquent parcels. With roughly 105,000 parcels in the county, he projects total collections near $1.5 million and extended tax payment through August 1.
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Walter J. Wright
Wright
Ohio lawmakers send six poor relief bills to Gov Davey for action
Sixteen bills including five relief measures for Ohio were sent to Gov. Martin L. Davey after the third special session adjourned. The package includes a $642 600 Pork Barrel Act and tax extender financing for relief through 1941. The Senate raised pork barrel funds to 431 500 for various uses and land purchase for a Lake Erie state park. Gover n or expected to sign, veto possible on individual items.
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Columbus
Ohio
Martin L. Davey
92Nd General Assembly
House
Senate
Soldiers and Sailors Home
Sandusky
Lake Erie
State Conservation Council
Conservation
Congress Lake
Man Kills Chickens Then Shoots Dog Before Committing Suicide
In Huron Grover Zimmerman 45 killed his chickens and shot his dog before shooting himself in a field near his home. Coroner E J Meckstroth ruled death by own action stating Zimmerman was despondent after divorce papers were served on his wife Greta. Police found the body and a note read This is the only way out.
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Huron
Grover Zimmerman
E. J. Meckstroth
Zimmerman
Greta
Elyria Public School Property Value Sees Rise in Report
A state prepared annual report lists Elyria public school property at 2,985,948 with buildings valued at 1,963,125 and sites 177,400. Enrollment totals show 4,730 in January and 4,749 year end with boys outnumbering girls by 131.
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Elyria
R. C. Maston
State Department of Education
Ely Stadium
Hazards Faced on Colorado River Expedition
University of Michigan zoologist Dr. Eugene Atkinson nearly drowned when his small craft overturned at Chipman Creek junction while six scientists journeyed down the Colorado from Green River Utah toward Lake Mead Nevada. Miss Elzada Clover described a second event when a boat was washed away, leaving her stranded until others retrieved it. The party, four days overdue, hoped to reach Lee's Ferry and resume toward Boulder Dam with dwindling supplies.
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Lee’s Ferry
Ariz
Eugene Atkinson
University of Michigan
Colorado River
Atkinson
W. C. Gibson
San Francisco
Chipman Creek
Lee
Gibson
Colorado
Norman D. Nevills
Nevills
Elzada Clover
Green River
Utah
Miss Clover
Lake Mead
Nev
Boulder Dam
Lee's Ferry
Two Michigan Convicts Escape In State Car
Two inmates from Southern Michigan Prison escaped in a state owned car after threatening the driver with a knife. Earl Saunders and Chappy Chapman were being transported to Flatrock to attend a funeral when eight miles north of Flatrock they forced out driver James Walsh a prison trusty. Authorities believe the fugitives headed toward Ohio.
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Flatrock
Mich
Southern Michigan
Ohio
Earl Saunders
Hughes Plans To Take Off For Paris Tonight
Howard Hughes received official permission from Washington to fly to Paris and possibly around the world. He planned to depart about 5 p m EDT with 1 750 gallons of gasoline, heading east along the Lindbergh trail as weather conditions remained favorable.
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New York
U.P
Howard Hughes
Washington
Paris
Hughes
Deeds Filed in Lorain County Show Drop From Year Earlier
Lorain County real estate activity for the past year ending June 30 reports 3,326 deeds filed, 187 fewer than 1936-37 but 943 more than two years earlier. Considerations totaled $1,971,289.75 with many deeds listing single dollar values and others, including 478 agricultural land deeds, transferring 18,057 acres. The report notes 621 deeds for city and village lots, 198 easements, and 315 leases totaling $77,538.96, with leases mainly on mineral lands and gas wells.
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Board of Education
Lorain County
Mose Wilder
County Recorder
Amherst Murder Attempt Leaves Family in Turmoil
Amherst Mayor C E Cooper said charges against Abraham George 43 would likely be delayed awaiting Bertha Abraham 48’s injury outcome. George shot his mother in law in their garden. two sons held him back as others aided the wounded woman and police guarded George.
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C. E. Cooper
Amherst
Abraham George
Bertha Abraham
Howard R. Butler
Abraham
William G. Smith
Smith
George
Joseph
Names Committee To Study Housing In Elyria
Mayor Joseph Q. Petro announced a three member Elyria committee to study a federal housing project. Ed Krebs T W Meeker and Louis Stolzenberg will investigate local need and feasibility and report whether to proceed with participation in the program. The group was recommended at a July 1 meeting attended by about 40 residents.
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Elyria
Joseph Q. Petro
Ed. Krebs
Lake Avenue
T. W. Meeker
Park Avenue
Louis Stolzenberg
East Broad Street
Petro
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