Landon Calls Aides to Map G O P Fight on New Deal Record
Governor Alf M. Landon summoned his aides in Topeka to map a campaign strategy against the New Deal record and restore government to an efficient constitutional basis. National chair John D. H. Hamilton and GOP leaders anticipated meetings as Landon and Knox prepared nation tours and weighed reaction to his nomination acceptance speech.
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William L. Beale
Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Alf M. Landon
John D. H. Hamilton
Plan Nation
Landon
Col
Frank Knox
Illinois
Hamilton
Capitol
Verdicts Open to Jury in James Murder Trial
In Los Angeles Judge Charles Fricke instructs the jury in the Robert S. James case that they must return a verdict of first degree murder or not guilty. James, accused of drowning his seventh wife Mary after a rattlesnake bite, faces possible hanging or life in prison depending on the jury's decision.
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Los Angeles
Charles W. Fricke
Robert S. James
Mary
Fricke
James
Ross Praises L D S Pioneer on Pioneer Day
Gov. C Ben Ross delivered the Pioneer day address praising L D S pioneers who settled northern Utah and southern Idaho as early irrigationists. Caldwell Grange master W W Deal spoke briefly at the tabernacle as the program opened.
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ST. Anthony
L. D.S
Utah
Idaho
Twin Falls
Oregon
Boise
Moses
Christopher Columbus
Snake River
Jean Harlow Delivers The Perfect Kiss On Screen
Hollywood July 24 Jean Harlow earned the verdict for the perfect kiss after she pressed her lips to William Powell in the film Libeled Lady. She rouged heavily for the scene and left a carmine mark on Powell as director Jack Conway praised the kiss as just right.
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Hollywood
Jean Harlow
William Powell
Jack Conway
International Harvester Raises Dividend to 2.50 a Year
The Chicago based International Harvester company boosted the common stock dividend to 2.50 yearly, restoring the pre 1932 rate from the prior 1.20 per share. Public notice indicates a return to the former payout level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International Harvester Company
Comets Recall Other Visits
Boston July 24 The article notes Peltier's comet approaching Earth at 25 miles per second and Kahn's comet retreating, marking the first naked eye visitors since 1910 and the first pair since 1852. It recounts Halley's predictions and historical recoveries, with explanations of comet nature and orbital timing.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Boston
Peltier
Kahn
Ley
Landon Speech Draws Mixed National Reactions
On July 24 Washington evaluated Alf Landon s acceptance speech with conflicting views. Col Frank Knox praised its simplicity and efficiency while George L Berry denounced it as clp and weasel words bulwarking industrial bourbonism. James Farley in New York said most Landon proposals are already underway under the current administration.
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Washington
Alf M. Landon
New Deal
Kansas
Topeka
Frank Knox
Landon
Manchester
N. H
Republican Party
Berry
George L. Berry
Labor
League
Roosevelt
New York
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Alfred M. Landon
Farley
Capital
Democratic National
Name of Swimmer Is Still on the Lists
Berlin July 24 Eleanor Holm Jarrett remains on the American Olympic entries list for the 100 meter event though a sub committee failed to reverse the decision to strike her name. German Olympic headquarters disclosed her name had not been removed from the entries despite Avery Brundage saying her entry was canceled.
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Berlin
Eleanor Holm Jarrett
Jarrett
Avery Brundage
Chairs of State Officers Vacant in Idaho
Idaho eight state elective officials were absent from desks as Governor C Ben Ross prepared to address Pioneer day meetings at St Anthony and Carey. The others were scattered over the state on various missions.
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Boise
Idaho
C. Ben Ross
St. Anthony
Carey
Death reported near Slide Gulch in Idaho
Sheriff Harry Penrod of Boise County investigated the death of an unidentified man found under an automobile near the Twin Springs CCC camp director at Slide Gulch. The incident occurred July 24 in Idaho City.
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Idaho City
Idaho
Harry Penrod
Boise County
Slide Gulch
Here
Twin Springs
CCC
Prisoner Gets The Last Word
Seattle report notes Eddie Welch a 60 year old man. In police court he faces a drunkenness charge with three appearances since July 7. Judge Bell imposes thirty then ninety days and a $300 fine. Welch retorts I still think you're daffy as he is led away.
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Seattle
Eddie Welch
William R. Bell
Welch
Daffy
Eddie
Judge Attacks Idaho Insanity Laws in Bar Session
Judge Adam B. Barclay at the Idaho state bar convention blasted current insanity standards as archaic and urged separating trial for crime from insanity examinations. He cited the Van Vlack murder case and proposed a state board of qualified citizens to determine insanity without regard to the charged crime.
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Mccall
Idaho
Adam B. Barclay
Douglas van Vlack
Tacoma
Wash
Idaho State Bar Annual Convention
van Vlack
Twin Falls
Barclay
Raskob Treated At Idaho Falls
John J. Raskob financier and former Democratic party leader is treated at a local hospital in Idaho Falls for a knee arthritis condition. He is listed under an assumed name and shows progress toward discharge in about a week.
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Idaho Falls
John J. Raskob
New York City
National Democratic Party
L.D.S
Raskob
Estimate places 4000 killed near San Sebastian in Franco uprising
AP reports an estimated 4000 dead around San Sebastian in northern Spain as rebels and militiamen clash near Fr darlaza. The tally adds to prior casualty estimates, while loyalist forces still hold San Sebastian. Refugees flee to Marseille as foreign powers plan aid and evacuation.
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Associated Press
Powewton
San Sebastian
Ba of Biscay
Vilanueva
Fr Darlaza
Spain
Claude G. Bowers
San Sebastien
Fuenterrabia
Morocco
Rail freight loadings edge up from year ago totals
The Association of American Railroads reported 720 402 revenue freight cars loaded in the week ending last Saturday. This marked a 0.5 percent dip from the prior week, but a 21.6 percent rise from a year earlier and a 16.9 percent increase versus two years ago.
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Washington
Association of American Railroads
Mrs Dorothy Chaney Wins Uncontested Divorce
Dorothy A. Chaney secured an uncontested divorce from Creighton Chaney son of Lon Chaney the actor. She charged he drank excessively stayed away from home and was sullen in the motion.
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Los Angeles
Dorothy A. Chaney
Creighton Chaney
Lon Chaney
Chaney
Better Government Contest Opens in Pocatello
The Tribune and Idaho State Journal launch a Better Government contest based on William Cady’s 10 point platform. Entrants vote then state reasons. $50 prize awarded to the winner. Entries accepted until Aug 1 with postmark eligibility rules. winner announced Aug 9.
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Pocatello Tribune
Idaho State Journal Today
William 8. Cady
Tribune-Journal Company
Cady
Tribune
E. Normal Vaughn
Pocatello Public
AL. Merrill
Pocatello
Irving Gaines Roddy
First Baptist Church
Idaho
Tribune - Journal Company
Borah Defends Constitution Against World Conspiracy
Idaho speech by Senator William Borah declares the U S Constitution a bulwark against fascist, communist, and bureaucratic states. He warns centralized power threatens liberty and praises American free enterprise and sovereign rights in a tribute to Mormon pioneer heritage.
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Borah
Hagerman
Idaho
William E. Borah
United States
Senate
South Idaho
Utah
Baseball Scores From St Louis Detroit and Cleveland
Today's games show Washington at St Louis 1 0 in the first, Boston at Detroit 0 2, Philadelphia at Cleveland 3 3 with mixed innings. National slate all four games postponed by rain.
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St. Louis
Washington
Weaver
Boston
Caldwell and Hemsley
Detroit
R. H. E Boston
Marcum
Ferrell
Sorrell
Myatt
Cleveland
Phil'd
Rhodes
Flythe
Oe Gatehouse
Feller
Sylvan
Poatello Legion Eyes East Idaho Title at Burley
The Poatello American Legion Juniors, eastern Idaho champions, seek the southern Idaho crown in a second game against Burley at Overland Park Saturday at 3 PM. A 11-10, 10 inning win in Burley Wednesday boosts Pocatello toward the state finals. loss would force a deciding game. Sherwood expected to start for Pocatello as Burley aims to even the series.
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Poatello American Legion
Idaho
Pocatello
Burley
West Idaho
North Idaho
Legion
FP. E. Tydeman
Sherwood
Idaho Falls
Charges Heard In London Court
London July 24 George Andrew McMahon a bald Briton drew a revolver at King Edward VII s military parade and was remanded to jail for a week after a hearing on a charge of producing a weapon with intent to alarm His Majesty. His remand pending continued hearing next Friday followed counsel I fred Kerstein stating the prisoner wished to testify and to call witnesses
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London
George Andrew McMahon
King Edward's
Ifred Kerstein
McMahon
Bowers Safe. Spanish Crisis Deepens With Refuge Claim
The United States reports American ambassador Claude G. Bowers to Spain is well and safe after French sources relayed a sighting in Fuenterrabia. Dispatches confirm two killings tied to a relief mission for Barcelona’s consulate, including a Spanish clerk, as the Ford Motor official George Jenkins figures in the ongoing confusion.
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Washington
State Department
Claude G. Bowers
Spain
Paris
Straus
Bowers
Fuenterrabia
San Sebastian
Barcelona
Gantiago Itsurralde
George Jenkins
Ford Motor
Wilson Rites Saturday A M
Augustus C D Wilson 91 Civil War survivor buried with full military honors in Mountainview cemetery after services at McHan chapel. Rev John E Spencer Presbyterian officiated. He was Bannock county's last Grand Army of the Republic member. enlisted Seventh Iowa cavalry. pallbearers listed. post No 3 Spanish American War veterans and American Legion post No 4 conducted graveside rites.
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Augustus C. D. Wilson
Mountainview
McHan Chapel
John E. Spencer
Presbyterian Church
Wilson
Grand Army of the Republic
Bannock County
Seventh
Iowa Cavalry
Ralph Jones
R. C. Mills
Theo Turner, Jr
E. L. Johnson
Horace Howell
C. N. Shelton
Santa Ana
American Legion
Hart dies in Virginia electric chair for 1932 prison crime
Thomas Cole Hart, who killed a guard and escaped a Scott county chain gang in 1932, died in Virginia's electric chair after his mother's plea for executive clemency failed this morning.
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Richmond
Thomas Cole Hart
Scott County
Virginia
Cat Type Women Attract In Society Says Ferber Kin
New York columnist Mary Elizabeth Plummer reports Fannie Ferber Pax sister of Edna Ferber calls the “cat” type women the most interesting. She says such women are lively and multi faced, offering richer stories than modern magazine heroines and balance appealing yet volatile traits.
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Mary Elizabeth Plummer
Associated Press
New York
Fannie Ferber
Edna Ferber
Mrs. Fox
Afta
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Ross
Newton
Madrid
Villanueva
High Command
American State Department
France
Great Britain
Marseille
Manuel Goded
Tribune- Journal
Adol Randa
Frovedo
Elaragota
Burley Legion
Foreign Office
U.S
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