Mrs Ferguson Enters Texas Governor Race to Clear Family Name
Temple Texas June 18 AP Mrs Adrian Ferguson wife of former Governor James Z Ferguson launches Democratic bid for governor seeking vindication for her husband. She appeals to voters to back the first woman governor to clear the Ferguson name and rebuke impeachment votes.
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Temple
Tex
Texas
adrian _Perguson
James Z. Ferguson
Finn
Ferugson
Senate
Senate of Texas
People of Texas
Jim
Ferguson
Many Rotary Clubs Formed During Year Worldwide
Toronto June 18 AP Two hundred eighty one new Rotary clubs organized in the past year with 211 in North America and 37 in Britain Ireland and Wales One in Cuba and 32 in other regions. Eighteen clubs await formal election to Rotary International. Surveys point to new clubs in Switzerland Czechoslovakia Austria and Sweden.
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Toronto
United States
Canada
Newfoundland
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Cuba
Crawford O. McCullough
Rotary International
Rotary
McCullough
North America
Mexico
Porto Rico
Bermuda
Central America
Panama and
Isthmian Canal Zone
South America
Brazil
Uruguay
Argentine
Peru
Chile
Europe
France
Italy
Spain
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Norway
Africa
Union of South Africa
Asia
India
China
Japan
Philippine Islands
Australasia
Australia
New Zealand
Tasmania
Switzerland
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Sweden
Hollan
Scandinavian
Tribute to Coolidge at Amherst Commencement
Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes received the Doctor of Laws at Amherst College. He delivered an academic address and paid tribute to Coolidge, recalling national unity and public service. He praised the late President and framed Coolidge as a model for civic duty.
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Coolidge Amherst
Secretary of
Charlies BE. Hughes
Amherst
Anna
Coolidge
Naval inquiry hears crew of Mississippi turret
Two thirds rule on nominations sparks naval inquiry as witnesses prepared to testify about last Thursday's Mississippi turret explosion on the New Mexico. Injured men aboard Relief offered no new explanations for the fatal blast that killed forty eight and wounded about a dozen. Chief turret captain Aynes was to be questioned, but Agnes remained critically ill and may not testify. Mississippi set course for Mare Island for repairs after the disaster.
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San Pedro
Calif
Naval Court of Inquiry
Mississippi
U. S. New Mexico
New Mexico
Relief
F. J. Aynes
Agnes
Mare Island Navy Yard
Grant Exonerated In Veterans Bureau Case
Washington reports that Director Hines exonerated Louis T. Grant, San Francisco district manager, on all charges over the bureau's twelfth district administration. A minority report contended Grant failed to gain beneficiary confidence and should retire.
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Washington
Hines
The
Veterans Bureau Today
Louis T. Grant
San Francisco
Bureau
Grant
Pant
Maine GOP primary tightens as Farrington leads Brewster
In Portland on June 18 AP reports a razor close Maine Republican gubernatorial primary. Senator Farrington, president of the Maine senate, leads challenger Ralph Brewster by a narrow margin as unofficial returns miss several small towns. Official tabulation by the governor and council is slated for June 28 at the state house.
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Portland
Frank G. Farrington
Maine Senate
Ralph ©. Brewster
State House
Farrington
Brevi
Democratic convention to see individual women delegates
Women delegates to the Democratic national convention will act as individuals rather than a bloc. Emily Newell Blair said delegates will voice opinions on the floor without fear or favor. The report notes large delegate counts, Tammany's campaigning, and plans for gallery seating for alternates.
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New York
Eee
Cleveland
Emily Newell Blair
Democratic National Committee
Madison Square Garden
Isador Dockweiler
California
United Restaurant Owners Association
Bomb hurled at federal agents during west side raid
Explosion knocked several agents to the ground as federal officers raided a west side tenement. The force recovered narcotics valued at 150000 dollars. Ten agents pressed on despite the blast, and two other raids that night raised total seizures to 200000 dollars.
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New York
West Side
Greer set to testify in own defense at murder trial
Los Angeles June 18 AP Horace Greer former chauffeur to Mabel Normand plans to take the stand as the principal defense witness in his trial for attempted murder of Courtland Dinos, a Denver oil operator hit by three bullets at a New Year’s party. Attorneys expect Greer to speak once the state rests its case as Dinos recalls the shooting.
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Los Angeles
Horace Greer
Mabel Normand
Courtland
Dines
Denver
Greer
Dinos
Sos
Edna Purvianso
Coutgonmsain Ioe Bintan Iinet
Mexicans seize British archives in Mexico City
The Mexican embassy in Mexico City has taken charge of the British embassy archives, previously held by British agent Herbert Cummins, amid government actions seeking his expulsion. The move follows tension over enforcement of an expulsion order.
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Mexico City
Herbert ©. Cummina
Fire destroys Elevator B in Milwaukee loss estimate grows
Milwaukee on June 18 AP reports a large fire swept Elevator B owned by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad and operated by Cargill Grain Company. The blaze caused extensive damage with losses estimated at more than the amount not specified.
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Milwaukee, Wis
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Cargill Grain Company
Admits Firing at Hope Development School
Josephine Bertholme, 14, inmate at Los Angeles juvenile hall, confessed to setting the Hope Development School fire at Playa Del Rey on May 31 in which 24 people died. She said she acted alone and offered information without prompting. District Attorney Asa Keys said investigators are verifying the statement.
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Los Angeles
Josephine Bertholme
Hope Development School
Playa del Rey
Here
Asa Keys
Keyes
Minnesota primary races show tight returns and close contests
St Paul reports a tight Republican Senate race with Oscar Hallem leading Thomas D. Schall by about 3 000 votes as returns come in. Schall headquarters claim victory while Sageng and Christianson also show strong positions in gubernatorial and statewide races. Farmers Labor contests remain undecided with several incumbents leading in early tallies.
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St. Paul
Minn
Oscar Hallem
Thomas D. Schall
Excelsior
Schall
Minneapolis
Hallam
Ole Sageng
Theodore ©. Christianson
Dawson
Tom Davis
Floyd Bolson
Harold Knutson
Shipstead
Brooten
Minnesota
Victor L. Power
Hibbing
L. Cares
Chas. R. Davis
Bt. Peter
August H. Anderson
McAdoo Campaign Nearing Final Phase for Democratic Nomination
New York dispatches report William G. McAdoo’s drive for the Democratic nomination heats up as his Los Angeles rival takes advisory charge and party leaders debate two thirds versus majority rules. Walsh of Montana cited as a possible convention chairman while Cox, Davis, Underwood and Smith camps prepare. McAdoo arrives in New York and Washington, receives hearty crowds, and reiterates commitment to progressivism and equal opportunity.
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Tammany
Smith
George L. Berry
Tennessee
International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union of North America
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
New York
Wm. G. McAdoo
Los Angeles
McAdoo
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Walsh
David F. Houston
Warrensburg
Misouri
United States
Cockrell
James M. Cox
John W. Davis
Underwood
Waldorf-Astoria
Wilson
Washington
William G. McAdoo
Union Station
San Bernardino
Calif
HB. C. Davidson
International Association of Machinists
California
White House
Pennsylvania
Theemocratic
Mr. McAdoo
Minnesota Farmer Labor Convention Divides Parties
Senator Magnus Johnson declined to address the National Farmer-Labor convention in St Paul citing communist influence. Johnson spoke in Grand Forks and North Lakota about campaign plans, while St Paul leaders blamed a misunderstanding as Mahoney led conservative faction efforts to guard against communist gains and push for decentralized national organization.
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Rt. Paul
Minn
Magnus Johnson
Farmer-Labor
Minnesota
North Dakota
Grand Forks
N. D
St. Paul
M. Mahoney
South Dakota
Washington
Nebraska
Montana
A. Hathaway
Atene Ie
Mahoney
William Mahoney
Japanese Ambassador Praises U S Japan Friendship at Brown
Providence June 18 AP Japan’s Ambassador Hanihara at Brown University lauds long standing U S Japan friendship built over nearly 75 years. He avoids immigration policy critique citing language limits and emphasizes mutual trust and economic ties.
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Providence
R. I
Japan
United States
Hanihara
Brown University
America
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Asheville, N. C
National Negro Democratic Committee
Harlem
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