Roosevelt and Dewey Seek Illinois Primary Momentum
In Chicago on April 3, strategists pivot to Illinois next Tuesday where Roosevelt faces Garner in the Democratic contest and Dewey runs unopposed in the Republican race. Momentum from Wisconsin shapes expectations as Chicago sources say a big Roosevelt showing could secure renomination while Dewey’s strength hinges on his vote share against the GOP field.
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Thomas B. Dewey
Dewey
Illinois
Wisconsin
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Edward J. Kelly
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Kelly-Nash
Funeral Plans and Odd Will of David Wingiewwn
The document dated January 15, 1840, outlines complete funeral and burial instructions for the late David CO Wingiewwn former Secretary of State. It specifies All Saints church services, hymn choices, sixteen pallbearers, and an inscription, with a note underscoring the desire for abundant flowers.
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David CO Wingiewwn
All Saints Church
Portuguese steamer tows torpedoed tanker to Lisbon
The Portuguese steamer Carvalho Araujo reported by wireless it found an 8,000 ton French tanker abandoned and drifting after likely torpedoing in the Atlantic. The vessel, unnamed, was towed toward Lisbon with minor damage and no crew aboard, sighted between the Azores and Madeira.
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Killers Await Chance Ties to Brooklyn Murder Ring
District Attorney William O Dwyer says imported gunmen from Detroit and Los Angeles have been summoned east to protect witnesses in the Brooklyn murder ring case. He identifies a collector for Buchalter and Lucchiano as involved and names Harry Strauss as the gang’s alleged enforcer.
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Purple Gang
Los Angeles
Chloe Davis Admits Killing Mother in Family Tragedy
Police recount Chloe Davis confessing to murdering her mother with a hammer and bludgeoning two siblings as investigators outline evolving alibi stories. Captain Edwards details how the 80 pound girl shifted accounts from mother as killer to self defense, then to finally admitting she killed her mother and brother to end their suffering.
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Census progress noted in Sixth District counts
About 2,000 people counted so far in the Sixth Congressional District with 4,000 in Washington county and an estimated 66,000 remaining to reach the 1930 county total of 65,952. Supervisors say the force will be fully deployed by early next week as enumerators gain experience.
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Three Cheers For The Irish Opens At The Maryland
The Warner Bros comedy Three Cheers For The Irish opens at the Maryland star ting with Priscilla Jane Dennis Morgan and Thomas Mitchell in lead roles. Alan Hale William Lundigan Irene Hervey and Virginia Grey provide strong support in a lighthearted tale of a retired New York policeman drawn into city politics. Temperature notes: 77 degrees at Chewsville, highest in 1940, with rainfall totals of 0.43 inch over Sunday and Wednesday.
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Priscilla Jane
Dennis Morgan
Thomas Mitchell
Alan Hale
William Lundigan
Irene Hervey
Virginia Grey
New York
Peter Casey
D. Paul Oswald
Chewsville
Mr. Oswald
Danger on Wheels at Henry's Theatre
Universal's Danger on Wheels opens at Henry's Theatre with Richard Arlen and Andy Devine leading a cast that includes Peggy Moran. The plot follows daredevil racer Lucky Taylor and his mechanic Guppy as they enter the Indianapolis Speed Classic to test a new auto and an experimental engine from Pop O'Shea, shaping love and industry alike.
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Herbert Cortell
Harry Bradley
Sandra King
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O'Shea Raptor
Clevelandbacked Bruce for U S Senate in Maryland
Baltimore attorney Richard F. Cleveland son of the late President Cleveland says Howard Bruce is the best fitted man to represent Maryland in the U S Senate. He praises Bruce as essential to a useful forceful senator and criticizes incumbent George L. Radcliffe as negative and colorless.
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Richard F. Cleveland
Cleveland
Howard Bruce
U. S. Senate
Maryland
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Bruce
George L Radcliffe
Criticism of Informal Appointments at City House of Correction
State Employment Commissioner Harry C. Jones considered the case of Dr. Thomas H. Phillips, suspended for alleged incompetency, as he warned against informal physician appointments at the House of Correction. He noted merit system flaws and cited two others appointed shortly after applying, amid regulations being reexamined.
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House of Correction
Harry C. Jones
Thomas H. Phillips
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Prison doctor suspended over inability to perform major operations
Dr. Phillips was suspended after the board charged he could not perform major operations required at the prison. He appealed the suspension and requested a hearing to contest the action.
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Phillips
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