Black and Kilby Back Prohibition Referendum in Alabama Runoff
In Montgomery on June 14 Senator Hugo L Black of Birmingham and former Governor Thomas Kilby of Anniston both support a prohibition referendum as they seek the Democratic senatorial nomination in a second primary. The race also features contests for a congressional seat, six delegates to the national convention, and county posts.
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Montgomery
Ala
Hugo L. Black
Birmingham
Thomas KE. Kilby
Anniston
Alabama
National Democratic Executive
Black
State Anti-Saloon League
Kilby
Drs
Mobile
A. Y. Malone
Dothan
Jd. B. Frazier
Democratic National Committee
Griffin to Cut City Tax Rate After Strong Finances
Griffin Georgia June 14 The Griffin Daily News reports a tax rate reduction is expected after city officials announce six months of fiscal year with all bills paid and cash on hand of 83066 51 The news notes the positive financial position as the basis for the cut.
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Griffin
Griffin Daily News
Eslick Dies on House Floor During Speech
Representative FM Eslick of Tennessee collapsed on the House floor while advocating payment of the soldiers bonus and died of heart block. The Tennessee delegation planned funeral arrangements and both chambers agreed to escort his body home for burial.
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Washington
CPI
Fmslick
Tennessee
Oon
Violet Sharpe Death Certificate States She Was Married
In Englewood New Jersey on June 14 the death certificate for Violet Sharpe a maid in the Dwight W Morrow household shows she was married with husband unnamed The certificate filed by Berger County physician Ralph Gilady follows autopsy after her suicide by poison and burial is planned for Brookside Cemetery Englewood
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Inglewood
N. J
Violet Sharpe
Dwight W. Morrow
Ralph Gilady
Berger County
Resubmission plank almost assured today
Massachusetts figure William M. Butler faced stiff intra party opposition as his bid for national chairman faltered under a reluctant delegation. The convention proceeded with formalities while Senator L. J. Dickinson delivered a cautious keynote. By afternoon two committees would review the platform and delegate seating, with reports due by tomorrow night.
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Massachusetts
William M. Butler
Mamoth Stadium
L. J. Dickinson
Iowa
Markets at a Glance New York Stocks Firm
New York stocks hold firm with uneven bonds and steady curb. Foreign exchanges are easy as cotton and sugar rise while coffee remains quiet. Chicago wheat and corn stay steady. Cattle show irregular moves and hogs stay active and strong to higher.
Convention Is Orderly Quiet At The Opening
Labor leaders and Senator Dickinson praised the opening as orderly and calm amid prior disturbances. They cited steps like the National Credit Association and Reconstruction Finance Corporation, stressing a balanced budget as essential to recovery and criticizing Democrats' press tactics and the failed farm relief efforts. The discussion highlighted co operatives for marketing and stabilization gains for wheat and cotton, valued at billions to farmers.
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National Credit Association
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Iowa Senate
Hoover
House
Dickinson
Garner
Aleady
Farm Board
New York Stock Letter Notes Quiet Rise Amid Fed Dollar Strength
The New York Stock Letter reports a modest advance across markets on June 14 as dollar strength, anticipated Senate votes on policy measures, and congressional adjournment influence broker mood. Stocks show gains in alcohol, chemical, steel, and consumer goods firms with broad participation and notable bond strength supporting the upturn.
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New York
Senate
Congress
American Commercial Alcohol
U.S. Industrial Alcohol
Allied Chemical
Dupont
Air Reduction
Chemical Group
American Telephone
Union Pacific
Hastman
U. S. Steel
American Can
American Sugar
National Biscuit
American Tobacco
Liggett & Myers
Woolworth
Westinghouse
North American
Standard of N. J
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Steady at London Market
Liverpool cotton notes 10 000 bales with 1 900 American as spot prices rise one point. American grades quoted from strict good middling 4.68 to good ordinary 3.48 with futures closing very steady July 3.88 October 3.88 bos 3.90 January 3.93 March 3.98 May.
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Liverpool
New York Call Money Steady Across Short and Medium Terms
New York on June 14 reports call money steady at 2 percent all day. Time loans hold 60 to 90 days at 13?9, 4 to 6 months at 12 percent. Prime commercial paper listed at 24 to 3. Bankers' acceptances unchanged.
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New York
Chicago Butter and Eggs Market Summary
Chicago reports stable butter and eggs prices with June 14 values. Butter 15 176 cents per pound, Keggs 18 937 cents per dozen, all steady.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Report Summary
Chicago markets report steady prices for live poultry including fowls 12 to 14 cents, broilers 14 to 18, leghorn broilers 12 to 13, roosters 7, turkeys 10 to 12, spring ducks 10 to 11, old stock 8 to 10, and geese 11 cents. Inventory notes mention 1 car and 48 trucks in transit.
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Chicago
New York Dairy Prices Show Broad Cheese and Butter Movements
New York butter and cheese figures released June 14 indicate butter output at 29 948 pounds with gains in creamery products and higher grades. Cheese production stands at 648 859 pounds with prices steady. scores range from 87 to 92 for various grades.
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New York
Chicago Livestock Prices Report June 14
Chicago livestock market update shows hogs at 19 000 head with 180 220 lb cattle and pigs steady to higher, top hog at 3 70 and 7 30 for fat cattle. Cattle trade slow though steady with killing quality down, steers 600 900 lb 6 50 7 65 and cows 3 00 5 00.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Sugar Market Holds Firm With Steady New-York Quotes
Raw sugar remained firm in New York with no sales reported. Buyers showed general interest at 2.72 while refined sugar held at 70 cents.
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New York
Moultrie Hog Market Prices and Coffee Briefs
Moultrie Georgia hog prices show No 1 packers at 3 00 No 2 packers 2 75 No 3 packers 2 30 No 4 2 50 Sows 2 50 New York coffee spot light inquiry Rio No 7 8 8 Santos No 4 10 10 percent for June 14 1920s style market snapshot.
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Moultrie
New York
Rio
Santos No
Savannah Turpentine and Rosin Markets Report
Turpentine firm shows 88 percent sales 129 receipts 868 shipments 122 stock 8243. Rosin firm reports sales 1725 receipts 2392 shipments 108 stock 177 with bids B through WG quoted from 1.90 to 4.25. New York cotton seed oil closes steady with summer yellow at 3.30 crude 2.50 to 2.62. July 3.60 Sept 3.63 Oct 3.67 Nov 3.80 Dec 3.85 Jan 3.95. Sales 35 contracts.
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New York
Savannah
Cotton Seed Oil
New Orleans Cotton Seed Oil Prices Steady
New Orleans June 14 cotton seed oil closed steady with prime summer yellow at 2.95 to 3.05 and prime crude 2.50 to 2.62. Futures listed June 3.04 July 3.10 August 3.14 September 3.19 October 3.23 November 3.25 December 3.30 January 3.33.
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New Orleans
Senate Relief Bill Substitutes Garner Plan
Washington report says the Senate banking committee substituted a 2.0 billion relief program for the Garner 2.3 billion plan. The move shifts funding expectations and outlines changes in relief efforts as of June 14.
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Senate
Washington
Democrats
Senate Banking Committee
Policeman Slays Wife Then Kills Himself in Atlanta
Odus C. Howell, a 38 year old Atlanta policeman, shot his wife to death and then killed himself with his police pistol after a quarrel over a whipping of their 17 year old daughter. Witnessed by three children Dorothy 17 George 13 and Lamar 8. Howell had been acquitted last year in the slaying of Jake Minsk a merchant. Bodies taken to a mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
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Atlanta
Odus C. Howell
Hewell
Dorothy
George
Lamar
Jake Minsk
Minsk
Grain Prices Report From St Louis Market
St Louis cash grain prices show Wheat No 1 red 48 34 with July at 48 percent and Sept at 51 54 Dec at 54 percent Corn No 2 yellow 31 44 with July 30 and oats readings at No 2 yellow 20 percent No 2 white 20 percent
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Ghicgago Grain and Provisions
Chicago
ST. Louis
Opening Day Draws 400 Women to Republican Convention
Over 400 women gather at the convention site in Chicago for the opening with 93 voting delegates. Notables include Mrs. Dolly Curtis Gann and Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth observing, while Mary Schuyler Butler vows to oppose if resolutions curb repeal. Kentuckian Mrs. Alyn T. Hert heads Republican women poised to back Herbert Hoover as Ellis A. Yost seeks to retain West Virginia post.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Dolly Curtis Gann
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Charles Curtis
Gann
Mary Schuyler Butler
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York
Resolutions Committee
Alyn T. Hert
Herbert Hoover
Ellis A. Yost
West Virginia
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