Governor Candidate George W. Joseph Dies at Camp Clatsop
George W. Joseph Republican nominee for Oregon governor collapsed at 8 46 this morning at Camp Clatsop during an Oregon National Guard encampment drill. He died instantly of a heart attack while chatting with Major General George White. Portland report notes the party will select a successor via the Republican State Central Committee amid uncertainty about its authority. Joseph had recently been disbarred by the Oregon Supreme Court, joining fellow attorney Thomas Mannix in permanent disbarment with a reinstatement option tied to retracting accusations.
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Qreton
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Baker County
Petersburg Barber Is Given Severe Sentence
W. W. Kerr, a Petersburg barber, was arrested last week for violating the Alaska Bone Dry Law and today was sentenced by United States Commissioner Clausent to pay a $500 fine and serve eight months in jail. Federal authorities seized several cases of liquor in the arrests surrounding Kerr.
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Shipping Board Tells House Committee To Go To Hell
Washington June 16 The Shipping Board tells the House Merchant Marine Committee to go to hell after it sought information on ships sales. Acting Chairman Lehrbach pressed the Rules Committee to approve a resolution for an investigation amid claims the board lacks authority. A New Jersey representative said the committee cannot obtain data from the independent agency, and the resolution seeks a select committee inquiry alleging foreign interests may dominate the American Merchant Marine.
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Hearing for McKinney Postponement Approved in San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 16 the extradition hearing for Clifford T. McKinney, former Seattle prosecutor, was delayed to June 18 after Assistant U.S. Attorney I M Peckham agreed to the postponement. The case involves bribery and conspiracy indictments tied to former Prohibition Unit officials. Roy Olmsted, a Seattle police officer now at McNeil Island, is ordered to testify.
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Schoolboy's farewell remark precedes fatal suicide in Juneau
A 17 year old high school student in Juneau reportedly said to his mother I am going to kiss you goodbye before collapsing and dying shortly after. Police traced the death to possible financial or career stress and a failed attempt at cartooning. Authorities mention rumors about a local company and unrelated regional tensions as context. The incident occurred near St. Ann's Hospital where the boy was born and raised.
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Commissioner of Police of Chicago Quits
William F. Russell resigned as Chicago Police Commissioner amid intense public criticism over the department’s handling of Chicago’s gang situation. He said he could no longer function effectively and would step down to avoid hindering any investigation. The crisis cited includes a weak police force and strained municipal finances. Deputy U S Marshal W H Caswell, who attended extradition proceedings for Paul H Rushton, returned by steamer.
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Idaho
Floods and storms claim multiple deaths in Texas and Iowa
June disaster in Texas leaves nine dead after three days of downpours and electrical storms. Lightning struck a La Mesa home killing Mrs Norris Durham and Mrs Cora Whitaker. Five injured. Tidwell family perished at Lake Creek. freshet destroyed their house. A 15 year old, Lindsey Phillips, died near Pairfield after an auto skidded into a creek. Luling drowning reported as an auto swept away. Iowa deaths follow heavy rains with over five inches in Davenport. Cecelia Nolan, Leo Hastings, and Albert Debeck drowned in the South River.
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Tidwell
Lindsey Phillips
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Iowa
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Davenport
Cecelia Nolan
Leo Hastings
Albert Debeck
South River
Divorce Annulment Report From Bucharest Synod
Vienna bulletin reports the Romanian Holy Synod has annulled the divorce decree of King Carol and Queen Helen. The dispatch cites official church action reversing the separation, noting the monarchy remains unified under royal authority and religious oversight.
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Naval Committee ends plan for California dirigible base trip
Washington June 16 committee chair Britten said no trip to California will be made to study Sunnydale and Camp Kearney sites for a 5 million dollar Pacific Coast dirigible base. An executive session was set to decide on Swing and Free bills to authorize Camp Kearney near San Diego or Sunnydale on San Francisco Bay. The panel postponed action on the base site until next December amid hopes the California delegation will back a bill.
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Superintendent Keller Rebounds From Surgery
W. W. K. Keller, superintendent of Juneau Public Schools, is convalescing after a recent operation. Officials report his recovery is progressing well and expect a return to duties in due course.
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Hoover Faces Wide Range of Issues in Midterm Struggle
Washington dispatch notes President Hoover contends with farm relief prohibition foreign relations and internal troubles as he sits at the midpoint of his four year term. Friends and rivals discuss 1932 prospects with talk of a National Convention and party cohesion amidst congressional defeats.
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Kansas
Congress
Prohibition Dominates New Jersey Senate Primary
Newark June 16 Prohibition becomes central issue in New Jersey GOP race for US Senate. Dwight Morrow, Calvin Coolidge classmate and ambassador to Mexico, backs repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Frank Fort supports continuing Prohibition. Joseph Frelinghuysen campaigns on liquor government control. John A. Kelly runs as regular Republican opposing Prohibition. Democratic primary has no opposition. Alexander Simpson seeks long term, Thelma Parkins short term. Morrow and Kelly seek full term and unclear short term due to Walter E. Eig resignation. Frelinghuysen withdraws from short term race. Fort’s pledge covers full term.
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Has Sentence of Goldhurst Been Reduced
Washington officials report Senator Norris plans a Senate resolution asking the Justice Department for correspondence on possible commutation of Harry L Goldhurst, formerly head of a brokerage tied to Bishop Cannon Jr. Details say Goldhurst received a five year term for fraud in mail schemes at Atlantis Penitentiary.
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Nebraska
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Earthquakes in Guatemala Reported Ongoing
June 16 Guatemala reports continuing earthquakes in Santa Rosa Province with alarming noises. Government dispatches experts to Tecumburro and Jamay volcanoes to assess activity and propose precautionary measures.
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Boy 12 Decapitated Helping Father at Plant
In Bellingham Washington on June 16 Bruce Leroy McComas aged 12 was decapitated while aiding his father at a Pacific Coast Paper Company plant. The boy’s body was found shortly after by his father R R McComas. A Grand Rapids Michigan traffic bureau plan proposes a fixed schedule of fines to speed handling of violators.
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Candidate for Office In Mexico Assassinated
In Guadalajara a group of unidentified assailants killed Professor Manual Duran and his nephew Ramon Limon and wounded Fernando Limon. Duran was a prospective candidate for Deputy of the National Revolutionary Party.
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Ramon Limon
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National Revolutionary Party
Bank Fails to Open Doors After Ten Day Run in Lakeland
The State Bank and Trust Company of Lakeland failed to open after a ten day run in which officers said depositors withdrew 300000 dollars. Proceedings or actions pending. Bank officials reported liquidity concerns and possible continuation of operations under supervision.
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Tariff Bill Near Hoover Signature As Curtis Signs
Vice President Curtis signed the Tariff Bill and it was sent to the White House where President Hoover was expected to sign today or tomorrow. Speaker Longworth also signed, as Hoover’s statement urged an end to business world uncertainties and highlighted proposals to aid farmers and address inequities. Democrats and Western Republicans prepare for political campaigning as the bill’s fate nears completion.
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Senate Lobby Committee Ready to Report After Inquiry
Ninety witnesses testified over eight months as the Senate Lobby Committee neared completion. A record approaching 2.5 million words was compiled including transcripts of Hish op Cannon testimony and the prohibition probe report. The work, barring formal Senate presentation, is considered finished.
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