McNary Winds Up With Hoover On Farm Relief Plan
Senator McNary of Oregon met with Secretary Hoover in Washington to discuss farm relief. He said Hoover was sympathetic and anxious to relieve farm distress and indicated he would abandon the equalization fee concept. McNary emphasized continued support for federal farm measures and a plan to fund surplus relief, with Congress to act next session.
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St Francis River levee breach floods Kennett area
The St Francis River levee six miles northwest of Kennett Mississippi floods a five mile stretch after breaking at 1:30 this morning. Crevasse widened from 150 to 800 feet by dawn as hundreds of families flee homes. Mayor urges closing businesses and mobilizing men to shore up levee for upcoming crest expected Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Norris Delivers On Republican Leaders For
Washington reports quote Senator Norris condemning Republican leaders at the national convention. He singles out opponents and policy allies including Willebrandt, Smoot, Ware, Slemp and Lenroot while criticizing actions on Dam, Muscle Shoals and a lame duck amendment.
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Mabel Walker Willebrandt
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Hoover and Curtis Nominees as Republicans Close Convention
Kansas City ends its political week with Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis headed for the White House after a first ballot nomination. Delegates depart as street sweepers begin cleansing the hall while vendors ready shipments to Houston for balloons and campaign keepsakes.
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Associated Press
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Charles Curtis
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Nationalists claim China unification achieved and new state planned
The Nationalist government in Nanking announces that unification of China is achieved and pledges a new state built on Sun Yat Sen's three principles. It rejects militarism and Communism, seeks equal rights in new treaties, and promises rehabilitation and reconstruction for international peace.
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Senator Harris Undergoes Sinus Operation
Washington report states Senator W. J. Harris Democrat of Georgia was operated on for sinus trouble at the Episcopal Bye Ear and Throat Hospital. The procedure was not serious and he expects to leave the hospital tomorrow.
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Harris
Georgia
Mrs Goodman Seeks Presidency in Atlanta Woman's Club
In Atlanta on June 16 Fulton superior court heard a quo warranto case over the club presidency. Mrs Charles Good contends the office was filled improperly while Mrs John R Hornady, the duly elected president, seeks to overturn a double election amid a split in the club.
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John R. Hornady
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Supreme Court
Hornady
Fifty children injured in county fair collapse
At Pottsville Pennsylvania a collapse at the county fair grounds compromised an improvised bleacher seating area. About six hundred schoolchildren were present at noon when the structure failed injuring at least fifty children.
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US County Fair
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A. G. Rhodes dies. Atlanta furniture leader and benefactor
A. G. Rhodes, president of the Rhodes furniture group and Rhodes Haverty Investment Co, died at his Atlanta home after weeks of illness. He built a chain of 20 stores in the region, pioneered the installment plan, and funded Georgia Tech, Berry School, and the Peachtree Christian Church. He owned properties in Atlanta and Florida and planned a 20 story Peach tree street office project.
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Curtis Resting At Topeka Home After His Victory
Senator Charles Curtis returns to his Topeka residence after the Republican National Convention where he was named Herbert Hoover's running mate. Accompanied by his son Harry, Curtis seeks rest after a whirlwind week of celebration and accepting the nomination. Communities organized a Capitol celebration as bands and speakers prepared to greet him.
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Supreme Court upholds bank liquidation authority in Deariso case
Georgia high court affirms the state superintendent of banks may act through a general agent to liquidate banks. The ruling sustains executions against stockholders in failed banks, including Mrs. Mollie Deariso in the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Sylvester.
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State Supreme Court
State Superintendent of Banks
Deariso
Mobley
Worth
Georgia
New American Altitude Record for Seaplanes
A PN-12 type seaplane carrying 1,000 kilograms set a new American altitude record. PN-12 No. 2 reached about 18,200 feet over the Philadelphia Navy Yard, surpassing the previous 16,014 feet record.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
First Bale of Cotton Not of the New Crop
Officials from VaHey Gin Company in San Benito Texas say the first bale in Houston labeled 1928 cotton is volunteer cotton from last year’s stubble not 1928 grown fiber. They identify the bale as not part of the new crop and report the gin processed it today.
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Texas
Houston
VaHey Gin Company
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