Republicans Gather in Cleveland for 21st Convention
London forces express optimism as the GOP meets to decide the platform with landslide hopes for Landon while Borah resists any stop-Landon movement. Vandenberg warns a crusade, and Hoover may address Wednesday night amid 841 uninstructed delegates and 502 votes needed to nominate.
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Idaho
Hamilton
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William Allen White
London
Mr. Hoover
Landon Emerges as Strong GOP Presidential Contender
Alfred M. Landon governor of Kansas, nicknamed the Coolidge of the Midwest, looms as the leading GOP presidential hopeful. He faces opposition from the party’s old guard, but supporters were optimistic today.
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Coolidge
Midwest
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Landon
Kansas
Seven Die In Frisco Hotel Blaze Fire Probe Under Way
San Francisco police held one man as they probed possible arson after a four story frame hotel fire near Market Street at Eleventh and Natoma killed seven and injured 30. Victims included Rev. F C Clark 56 and Mrs Clara Roland 60. Clark died after he pushed his wife through a window to safety.
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San Francisco
F. C. Clark
Cheyenne
Wyo
Clara Roland
Market
Eleventh
Natoma
Major General Van Horn urges peace through strength at Georgia Tech
Atlanta June 8 Major General George Van Horn Moseley commander of the fourth corps area tells the Georgia Tech graduating class that America can keep the peace He says peace like neutrality requires organized strength and notes the Atlantic and Pacific front lines The Monroe doctrine remains secure with no nation poised to challenge it as Japan’s troubles and European balance restrain action.
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Pacific
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Europe
Hemisphere
New Trial Granted in Georgia Note Case
The Georgia court of appeals granted a new trial to Mrs. Charlies S. Gibson of Augusta in a dispute over a $360 note. The note was deemed payment for her husband’s debt and not enforceable against her without a jury. A separate ruling involving Brunswick Timber Company awarding $9 weekly for 350 weeks to injured worker F. O. Bryan was reversed.
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Georgia Court of Appeals
Charlies S. Gibson
Augusta
Richmond
Charles Gibson
M. D. Dickerson
Ware
Brunswick Timber Company
F. O. Bryan
Luciano Convicted in Prostitution Syndicate Case
New York reports Charles Lucky Luciano and eight others convicted on 62 counts in a four week trial of a $12 million annual compulsory prostitution operation. Attorneys planned to appeal, seeking to avoid a possible life sentence.
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New York
Charles “Lucky
Luciano
Revenue measure moves to conference stage in tax fight
The bill clears to conference with House aiming to retain high corporate taxes. Senate version funds net corporate income tax at 15 to 18 percent and a 7 percent rate on undistributed profits, while House offers a scale up to 42 percent, setting a fierce negotiation ahead.
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House
Jmany
Senate
Arnold Slated to Cast Georgia Votes in GOP Convention
Cleveland June 8 National Committeeman James W Arnold is chosen to cast Georgia s votes at the Republican convention opening today The Georgia delegation will pick members of credentials rules and resolutions committees with Sommers contesting seating The delegation favors Knox over Landon and borah support likely shifts after a second ballot for a London ticket
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Pennsylvania
Alf M. Landon
Arnold
Georgia
Cleveland
James W. Arnold
Mason- Dixon Line
Harry Sommers
Atlanta
Sommers
A. T. Walden
Norman Miller
William E. Borah
Alf Landon
Kansas
Frank Knox
Chicago
London
Knox
Carolina Farmer Dies From Black Widow Bite Today
Clover South Carolina report June 8 says elderly farmer S M McColl died 12 hours after being bitten by a black widow spider.
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S. M. McColl
General Motors May Sales Set Company Record
General Motors Corp. reported May sales of motor cars and trucks were the best for that month in the company’s history. The total reached 104,628 units, compared with 200,117 in April and 109,051 in May of the prior year.
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New York
General Motors Corp
Britain defaults on semi annual war debt payment
Washington reports Great Britain defaulted on the June 15 installment of 668 million dollars owed to the United States. The note cites economic conditions and notes readiness to reopen negotiations if circumstances allow a satisfactory result.
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United States
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Ronald Lindsay
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England
Germany
Georgia to finish Civil War costs in 1954 estimate
Georgia will complete payment of its Civil War costs in 1954 per State Veterans Service Officer A. L. Henson. He notes the last Confederate veteran’s widow should be deceased by 1954 and the last veteran by 1943. At year start 510 veterans drew $30 monthly pensions.
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Georgia
Atlanta
A. L. Henson
Henson
Canton Government Decides to Send Army Against Jap
The Canton South Chinese government declared it will send an army against Japan in North China with or without aid from the Central government. General Li Chung-Jen urged officers and men to shed blood for national salvation as foreign observers warned the situation was grave amid financial strain.
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China
Japan
Nanking
Li Chung-Jen
Week end auto fatalities tally nationwide reach fifty three
Traffic accidents claimed at least 63 lives countrywide over the weekend with four in Georgia. A 62 year old New York private detective died after being struck by three hit and run drivers. Atlanta police arrested 107 amid complaints of Cracker activity. Forsyth two Kentuckians died when their truck crashed and burned. Filmer Duckett 22 died when a car hit a tree in Lafayette. An unidentified woman died near Swainsboro when a car left the road and overturned.
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New York
Atlanta
Forsyth
Filmer Duckett
Lafayette
Swainsboro
Sultan of Sulu Jamalul Kiram Dies in Jolo
Manila reports the death of Jamalul Kiram the Sultan of Sulu a once powerful Mohammedan leader who abdicated his political rights in 1915 on the island of Jolo. The report notes his wide recognition in the United States.
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Jolo
Manila
CPI
Jamalul Kiram
United States
Strikers Return to Work as Socialist Government Takes Action
France sees mass return to jobs with new socialist government aiming to restore normalcy. Observers expect several days for full return, but new coal field and Dunkerque dock strikes break out. Antwerp dockworkers stay on strike while metal workers abstain.
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Associated Press
France
Dunkerque
Antwerp
Belgium
Metal Workers Syndicate
Labor Federation seeks curb on Supreme Court powers
The American Federation of Labor disclosed in Cleveland that it will ask the Republican platform committee to endorse a constitutional amendment curbing the Supreme Court. Leaders want a two thirds vote by the court to declare legislation unconstitutional. William Green, AFL president, arrives tomorrow to press the proposal before the platform committee and will also present it to the Democratic convention.
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American Federation of Labor
Supreme Court
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Nation Appeals for Funds Over Japan Threat Claim
The piece asserts a crisis scenario claiming Japan threatens national existence, prompting calls to boost fund-raising. It frames the appeal as essential for security and survival, urging public support and financial contributions to bolster defense efforts.
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Japan
Georgia Areas Stile Need Rainfall Lifts After Prayers
Rain fell in drought areas of Georgia after prayers for rain at churches across the state. Gov. Eugene Talmadge joined congregants while officials reported showers from Macon to Atlanta and scattered rain in cities like Athens, Columbus, Valdosta, and Augusta. Crops generally improve with recent showers though many areas still seek more rain.
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St Marks Tide Predictions For Tuesday At Lighthouse
Predicted tides listed for St Marks lighthouse on Tuesday June 9. High tides at 4:50 p m and 10:17 a m. low tides at 5:43 a m and 11:46 p m.
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Weather forecast for Southeast states and Florida
Alabama and extreme northwest Florida expect partly cloudy conditions with local thunder showers on Tuesday. South Carolina remains partly cloudy and unsettled with scattered afternoon thunder showers, possibly along the coast tonight. Georgia sees partly cloudy skies with possible thunderstorms in the far south and east this afternoon or tonight. Florida reports partly cloudy conditions with thundershowers in the extreme north and near the south coast.
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