Dry forces mobilize against Smith nomination at Houston
Mississippi State Senator Belle Kearney, a noted dry advocate, predicts Governor Alfred E. Smith or any wet nominee would sway ten women to Hoover. She notes nine national dry organizations backing an anti wet stance and urges a similar prohibition plank in the Democratic platform. Kearney arrived from California after lecturing for W C T U and allied groups.
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Gallea Press
Houston
Tex
Alfred E. Smith
Herbert Hoover
Apis
Belle Kearey
Mississippi
al Amith
Glearney
Kearney
California
Tourists Rescued From Summit of Pike's Peak
Twenty five tourists were rescued from the summit of Pike's Peak after being marooned for 24 hours by a severe spring snowstorm. Isolated by heavy drifts, the group was reached by a snow plow as telegraph service returned. no major hardships were reported due to ample fuel and food at the summit house.
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United Press Transcontinetal
Colorado
Springs
Colo
Pies
Reon
Hoover urges cheaper operation of American cars at Mackinac
Republican presidential nominee Herbert Hoover addressed about 600 American and Canadian auto industry leaders at Mackinac Island urging lower operating costs and improved service facilities for cars. He praised cooperative efforts that strengthened U S dominance in auto equipment while demanding steps to make motor vehicles affordable for all Americans. A convention survey will probe costs to operate vehicles domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinac Island
Mich
Herbert C. Hoover
América
Automobile
Hoover
America
Retiring Speaker Honored in Commons Tribute
In London on June 19 the House of Commons unanimously adopted Premier Baldwin's motion thanking J. H. Whitley for his services as speaker and appealing to King George to confer a mark of royal favor on Whitley upon his retirement effective today. All factions united in paying tribute to the speaker.
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Dullea Press
Transcontinental Wire
London
House of E6iliftions
Baldwin
J. H. Whitley
King George
Whitley
Erie
Elgin New Eaton "dude ranch" poised to open this fall
A fragment notes Elgin New Eaton on Canille Road plans a fall opening for a new “dude ranch” attraction. Details are limited but the project signals a local lodging and recreation development.
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Elgin
New
Eaton “Dude Ranch
Canille Road
Mie
McIntyre Held For Questions In Glab Death
Police questioned McIntyre after the death of Mrs. Glab amid divorce chatter. Mrs. Glab said her husband could have enemies in Chicago’s underworld from his Cicero drugstore work. Autopsy found a 32-20 caliber bullet. two .38 caliber pistols were at the Glab home.
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Glab
Chicago
Cicero
Reed forces press ahead as convention shapes Smith bid
Reed backers claim 457 votes against Smith at start and finish despite Ritchie's Maryland retirement in Smith’s favor. F. J. Prince lists states backing Reed including Kansas Missouri Nebraska Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania West Virginia as delegates may shift to Reed before the tenth ballot. Clem Shaver says Arkansas Senator Robinson likely permanent convention chairman with other names eyed for platform chairmanship. two contested delegates to be settled before next Monday. Smith aides delay arrival. George Van Namee coordinates reception and has set up office space at the Rice Hotel mezzanine opposite Reed.
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Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Smith
Reed
F. J. Prince
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Arkansas
Nebraska
Prince
Clem Shaver
Democratic National Committee
Robinson
Pittman
Nevada
Caraway
Glass
Virginia
Platform Committee
Canal Zone
Shaver
National Committee
Tomorow
George R van Namee
van Namee
Rice Hotel
Reed Headquarters
Fishermen Strike Ties Up Plants Along Alaska Grounds
Alaska June 19 strike ordered by the Alaska Trollers Association halts trolling off Cape Omaney and Noyes Island after buyer offers were deemed too low. If enforced it will suspend operations at Sitka Tyee Port Alexander Waterfall Port Walter and Noyes Island plants. Over 200 boats at Noyes Island lack gasoline and provisions while a Wickenburg Vulture mine closes a small mill to make room for a larger plant.
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United Preas Transcontinental
Wrangell
Alaksa
Cape Omaney
Noyes Island
Alaska Trollers Association
Sitka
Tyee
Port Alexander
Waterfall
Port Walter
Millionaire Mill Worker Left Heirless Fortune Revealed
Cleveland judge orders 800000 placed in trust for seven Thompson grandchildren after two year legal battle over 1200000 estate of William Shoo fly Thompson. Remainder split between Mrs E D Mooney and Mrs John Boyle. Thompson died in 1916 unaware of stock holdings worth over 1 million.
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Cleveland
Ohio
William “Shoofly
Thompson
Newburgh
Common Pleas
E. D. Mooney
John Boyle
Standard Oil
Rancher Dies When Foot Is Severed
Fred H. Payne, 38, of Randolph near Florence Arizona, died after his foot was severed when caught in a hay baler on his ranch. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed two hours later from blood loss. The baler jammed and started the feeder arm, tearing his foot off and breaking the leg above the ankle.
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United Preas Transcontinental Wirer
Florence, Ariz
McClintock Named Phoenix Postmaster
Official notice announces Col. James H. McClintock will succeed James A. Jones as Phoenix postmaster. McClintock, a known historian and Republican leader, takes the role after Jones’ term expired June 1 in Phoenix Arizona.
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United Press
Phoenix
Ariz
James. H
McClintock
James A. Jones
Jones
Arizona River Commission to Discuss Swirg Johnson Bill
The Arizona Colorado river commission will meet in the governor's office in Phoenix to discuss plans for a unified state policy relative to the Swing Johnson bill, which was blocked by the state congressional delegation. Governor Hunt wired commission members about the meeting.
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United Press Transcontinental Wire
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona Colorado River Commission
George W
Miami Man Dies After Stabbing in Mexican Quarter
Angel Seguila died at Gila County hospital Globe after a stabbing affray in Miami Arizona. Tony Pena,Seguila's assailant, is in critical condition with over twenty stab wounds from an ice pick. The incident occurred in the Mexican section yesterday afternoon.
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Miami
Ariz
Angel Seguila
Gila County
Globe
Seguila
Tony Pena
Pena
Globe-P. C. Plan to Spend on Bun Galows Near $100000
Pinson officials announce a Globe-P. C. project to build ten modern bun galows at a total near one hundred thousand dollars. The move aims to update local facilities and expand public service capacity.
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Globe
P. C
Pinson
St Johns Day Celebration Planned With Events
St John day observance set for June 24 with field sports racing speaking and cowboy stunts. Since June 24 falls on Sunday the main events will occur Saturday with a variety of celebratory activities announced in the local notices.
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ST. Johns
American Author Drowned In Ireland
In Clonakilty Ireland on June 19 Donn Byrne, a famed American novelist, was killed last night in an apparent drowning incident. The incident occurred as Byrne visited Ireland and police are investigating the death.
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Ireland
Clonakilty
Cork author survives river plunge in overturned car
A Cork County automobile accident left a writer’s car overturning and plunging into a river as he traveled from Cork Macsherry to Coolmar Castle, which he had recently purchased. The incident occurred while he was driving alone, with no immediate injuries reported beyond shock.
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Cork County
Quile
Couro Macsherry
Coolmar Castle
Miss Boll Plans Flight To New York After Delayed Crossing
Miss Mabel Boll, part of the Columbia monoplane crew, returned to Harbor Grace and announced plans to fly to New York at the first favorable weather. Her trans Atlantic attempt was abandoned after Amelia Earhart won the honor of the first woman to cross the Atlantic.
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United Press
ST. Johns
Mabel Boll
Columbia
Harbor Grace
New York
London Welcomes Miss Earhart And American Pilots
Thousands gather in foggy London to greet Amelia Earhart and the American flyers as the Friendship arrives by sea plane escort and is cheered by crowds. Earhart pilots briefly, engines handled by Gordon and Stultz, amid sirens and patriotic displays at Woolston and Imperial Airways docks.
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Southampton
Supermarine
Miss Earhart
Gordon
Newfoundland
Earhart
Stultz
Barryport
Woolston
Thornycrofts
Imperial
Airways
South
Woman emphasizes passion for aviation over earnings
The speaker states the flight is not about money, expressing strong lifelong interest in aviation and eagerness to participate in the adventure. She insists the opportunity aligns with her passion and reflects true enthusiasm for flight.
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Ampton
Aviators Still Seek Nobile’s Castaways at Sea
Nobile’s crew at the base ship Citta Di Milano reports signals from a weakening wireless link. Flyers say no trace of the castaways has been found. Earlier, Nobile sighted an airplane, lit smoke bombs from a drifting ice shelter, but the aircraft failed to spot the signals.
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Nobile
Citta di Milano
Illinois primary home rate remarks on unselfer crimes
A fragment notes a critical view of the Illinois primary home rate described as another unselfer crime of its kind.
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Illinois
Priest Transfer Announced for Winslex Station
Aje Priest will be stationed in Winslex as part of a planned transfer. The move appears to involve Rev. J Bartettey and is described as a low transition within the next period.
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Winslex
J. ‘Bartettey
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