Prohibition Vote Aims For Statewide Liquor Policy
The State liquor commission advertises for bids to ship liquor wholesale to counties voting for sale and statewide prohibition. Dry advocates rally while ratification supporters claim control of liquor traffic. Registration indicates a potentially light turnout, with Mississippians to learn early whether city policy or state stores will prevail. Senate co author Roberts urges ratification, opposing view argues it opens broad liquor sales.
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State Liquor Commission
W. Roberts
Two Convicts Deny Slaying In Ohio Penitentiary
COLUMBUS Ohio July 10 In their death cells at Ohio Penitentiary Harry Pierpont and Charles Makley condemned Dillinger gang leaders talked Monday for the first time since they were sentenced to be electrocuted for the slaying of Sheriff Jess Sarber at Lima. Pierpont defiant and bitter Makley calm and collected declared We did not do the Lima job. They said authorities made a political issue of their case. Asked if they had heard from John Dillinger they replied negative Makley said We have heard nothing from Dillinger since they kidnaped him out of Tucson Ariz jail and took him to Indiana. The condemned men dismissed with laughs reports that Dillinger was robbing banks in the Mid West to obtain funds for their defense.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Penitentiary
Harry Pierpont
Charles Makley
Dillinger
Sherif Jess Sarber
Lima
Pierpont
Makley
John Dillinger
Tucson
Ariz
Indiana
Mid-West
Incendiary Fire Hits Frederick Pen Grounds
A fire at the Frederick fairgrounds destroyed 285 feet of sheep and hog pens about 2 am. Firemen found kerosene traces and investigators labeled the blaze incendiary, noting it was the fourth such fire in six weeks. Estimated loss near $1500, insured.
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Frederick
Navy Seaman Joins Cruiser After Home Visit
Paul D. Moats of Clearspring enlisted in the U S Navy after high school. He joined the U S S New Orleans following a brief home visit, flew to Baltimore harbor then traveled home by motor, returned to New York by plane, and rejoined the fleet bound for Western waters.
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Paul D. Moats
Clearspring
U. S. Navy
U. S. S. New Orleans
Moats
Clearspring High School
Beltimore Harbor
Cléar Spring
New York
Navy
Tree Growth Rings Predict End Of Drought Soon
An Associated Press science report notes that tree ring thickness in ponderosa pines across eastern Oregon and Washington traces drought cycles. Meyer's study shows cycles of drought and wet years, with growth slowing since 1917 and an upturn expected in three to eight years as moisture improves.
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Associated Press
Washington
Forest Service
Northwest
Pacific Northwest
Walter H. Meyer
Oregon
Weather Bureau
Wet-Dry Cycles Mark Severe Climate Shifts
The article notes record wet and dry cycles, with wide area impact and rainfall deficiency. It explains limited historical rainfall data beyond 100 years, and mentions California Sequoias as long standing natural recorders of climate patterns dating back before Christ.
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Gov
Five Die In Train Wreck In Tennessee
A Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway freight derailment in La Vergne Tennessee killed five people including one white man and four African American passengers. Initial reports listed eight dead but five bodies were recovered. The white victim was James Stoddard of Indianapolis on his way to Palm Beach. The Dixie Flyer and Lookout passenger trains were delayed while passengers were reassigned and preparations made to resume service toward Chicago.
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LA. Vergne, Tenn
Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis
James Stoddard
Indianapolis
Ind
Palm Beach
Fla
Nashville
Chattanooga
Jacksonville
Chicago
Washington
New York
Ammonia Freight Car Brake Trouble Delays Rail Line
W G Templeton general manager of the North Carolina and St. Louis line said a rear freight truck broke down about 10 cars behind the engine. The incident caused part of the frame to drag and the tails to spread, delaying operations until morning.
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St. Li
Legion Picnic Set for Sunday at Brewer’s Farm
Preparations for the American Legion annual picnic continue at Brewer's farm near Kemp's Mill. Legionnaires should meet at the Legion Home at 10:00 for transport. the event is open to Legion members only and free with 1934 membership card. A fine program is planned.
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American Legion
Brewer's Farm
Kemp's Mill
Legion
Picnic plans include games swimming boating and baseball
Ard Mowen serves as general chairman for the picnic committee arranging activities such as games swimming boating and baseball. The event will take place rain or shine with further details to follow.
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Howard Mowen
Prisoner at Charles Town Reputed Nuisance
Bert Harris, jailed in Charles Town for attempted auto theft, caused repeated trouble since arrest. He resisted fingerprinting for hours, wedged himself in a ten inch pipe after tearing a cell commode, and fought officers. Plumbers used acetylene torches and tools to free him. He also tried to jump from a second story, set his bunk on fire, assaulted Chief Smith, and damaged his iron cat. Officers suspect a criminal record and possible ties to other regions. Authorities nickname him Dillinger.
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Bert Harris
Charles Town
Jefferson County
Harris
Smith
Virginia
Dow
Dillinger
Patrol dog Corporal hurts paw in accident
The Washington County Police Department mascot Corporal, a police dog, sustained a broken left paw. An X-ray at Washington County Hospital confirmed the fracture after a yesterday afternoon transfer by police ambulance. He barked during the operation and is now resting in splints.
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Bog
Corporal
Washington County
Investigation of Accident Opened in Davis Death Case
An investigation into the July 4 automobile crash near Harpers Ferry that killed George W. Davis of Middletown is opened. Frederick W Bowlus of Frederick County, 46, driver, said he stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake while descending a hill. Russell Miller of Sandy Hook, the third passenger, escaped with minor injuries. all three were extricated by passing motorists.
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George W. Davis
Middletown
Frederick County
Martin’ W. Bowlus
Harpers Ferry
Russell’ Miller
Sandy Hook
Witnesses Summoned in Air Liner Inquest at Kingston
Twelve persons have been summoned to testify tomorrow at the inquest into the fatal crash of the June 9 American Air Liner in Kingston New York. The inquest continues as officials seek the cause and details of the tragedy.
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Kingston
Fire claims four aboard in Catskills crash tragedy
A fatal crash in the Catskill mountains killed four people including two pilots and a stewardess after a burning wreck. A mother and child were among the victims as rescuers searched the scene at bears mouth or bearth area.
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Bearth
Mom Qeup Pond
Catskill Mountains
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