Smith Holds Large Group Of Delegates
United Press reports that Herbert Hoover and Alfred E. Smith face a tight race for the Democratic nomination at the Houston convention starting June 26. Smith appears near enough votes to secure the nomination with delegates already pledged, while other leaders rally around McNary Haugen farm relief issues abroad.
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Hogsett gets eight years for check fraud in Navajo county
In a Navajo County Superior Court decision Judge J. E. Crosby sentenced Hogsett to eight years in the Florence State Prison for defrauding by issuing worthless checks. A compromise sentence was discussed to avoid prison if Hogsett made good on obligations, with no state visits allowed during the term. A separate city council session debated paving East Third Street from Williamson Avenue to Donnelly with bitulithic concrete, plans by Warren Brothers and local engineers, and a proposed curb and gutter installation.
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Tornado Strikes Blair Area. Town Seeks Help for Injured
The storm devastated Blair and surrounding counties 30 miles southeast. Rescue teams, ambulances, and doctors are aiding injured residents while relief parties sweep the widespread damage. Authorities fear extensive property loss and delayed restorations beyond the coming days. Continuous reports flow from Altus and farm areas as search efforts continue.
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Flying Cloud and rivals in 482 mile marathon update
Flying Cloud the Karaok runner led the San Francisco to Grants Pass marathon entering Coolidge Park at 7 20 p m after 47 8 miles from Willits in 12 hours. Melika the Zuni trailed about 12 miles behind as Mad Bull made a partial comeback. Runners encamped near Laytonville were Klamath Crescent Feather and others within five miles of the lead. Chochee and Sheeka exited at Cloverdale.
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Suspected Lamar Bandits Escape Officers Trap
Seven men believed to be the Lamar Colorado bank hold up gang escaped a trap set by officers tonight. The Jarrett brothers Earl and Floyd and five companions fled to a ranch south of the Kansas line near Coffeyville where they had rendezvoused.
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Miss Earhart Seeks Title as Lady Lindy After England Flight
Miss Amelia Earhart says after the planned flight to England she will train for a second flight with herself as chief pilot. She suggests a potential solo trans Atlantic attempt to earn the title Lady Lindbergh. Storms over the western Atlantic delay a planned trans-Atlantic race between Earhart’s Friendship and Mabel Boll’s Columbia.
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Coolidge Endorses Curtis Candidacy for VP
President Coolidge endorses Senator Curtis of Kansas for the Republican vice presidential nomination. In a telegram to Curtis at Topeka the president praises Curtis long public service and knowledge of parliamentary law and wishes him success. News of the nomination reached Coolidge late because of remoteness of his summer home.
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Explosion sinks gunboat Hercules on Magdalena River
In Colombia an explosion destroyed the gunboat Hercules near Sitio Nuevo on the Magdalena. About 43 crewmen are missing from a 53 man crew, with 10 accounted for and gravely injured. Commander Ara Guren and two officers are among the missing. Major Silvestre’s wife aboard was saved. Government teams will search riverbanks for survivors.
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Curtis Signals Big Time Topeka Nomination Notice
Senator Charles Curtis vows official notification of his Republican vice presidential nomination be given in Topeka at the earliest date. A record Kansas gathering is planned for the event. Curtis will depart for Washington to confer with Herbert Hoover and a national committee sub-committee on campaign plans.
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Peak bungalow project details and hotel contract announced
The bungalow project at Squaw Peak spans 6 700 yards and will be designed by William P Bell of Pasadena. Expenditure is set at 100 900 dollars. J L Benet of Los Angeles secured the hotel and bungalow contract.
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Holbrook Voters Approve $47000 School Bond Issue
In Holbrook Arizona voters approved a 47000 bond issue by 112 to 51 for additions and equipment to the current school building and repairs. An earlier 70000 bond for a separate high school failed. The board will issue bonds and award contracts swiftly to add space needed before fall term.
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McPherson Plans European Revival Wardrobe Talk
Los Angeles June 16 Aimee Semple McPherson the world’s best known female evangelist prepares for an eight week revival tour in Europe starting in September. She discusses clothing problems for ministers and argues women should dress stylishly yet modestly with medium length skirts and hair. She stresses preachers have a right to smart attire and notes she will not look like an old frump.
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England
Norris denounces Kansas City convention and Hoover nomination
Senator George Norris of Nebraska condemns the Kansas City convention and its Hoover ticket in a sharp statement. He accuses Republican leaders allied with oil and power interests of opposing Teapot Dome disclosure and links them to the power trust under federal scrutiny.
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Hoover Quiet Weekend Before Campaign Efforts
President Hoover signed autographs for admirers and met with Senator McNary then returned home to a radio session. He plans a Friends meeting with Mrs Hoover and a family reunion as Allan heads back from Kansas City. Monday he discuss campaign strategy with Wilbur Good and other Republican leaders in a busy week ahead.
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