Jeffersonians Organize to Defeat Roosevelt in 1936
In Detroit, a coalition of thirty or more Democratic figures from twenty states formed the National Jeffersonian Democrats. They named James A. Reed of Missouri as national chairman, planned headquarters in St Louis, and pledged a 1500 word platform opposing Roosevelt and urging loyalty to the party’s pre New Deal stance. Several signers openly support the Republican candidate.
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ORTY
Detroit
James A. Reed
Missouri
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Landon
Joseph B. Ely
Col
Henry Breckinridge
John Henry Kirby
Texas
Robert S. Bright
Maryland
Roosevelt
Bar Association
American Bar Association
Boston
Washington
John D. Clark
Cheyenne
Wyo
Fred H. Davis
Tallahassee
Fla
George L. Buist
Charleston
S. C
Charles P. Taft II
Cincinnati
Ohio
Congress
Kenneth Wynne
New Haven
Congressman's Death by Own Action Ends Career
Congressman Zioncheck leaps from Seattle office window after fleeing re nomination bid. Friends cite psychiatric advice for rest from politics. Dementia praecox diagnosed as his underlying trouble.
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Zioncheck
Arion A. Zioncheck
Seattle
American Track Team Dominates Olympics Track Meet
The American track team won the competition with a total of 203 points, far ahead of Finland 80, Germany 69, and Japan 61. Jesse Owens of Ohio State University captured four gold medals in the 100 meter event.
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Glenn Morris
Denver
Japan
Kitei Son
Helen Stephens
Missouri
Finland
Germany
Jesse Owens
Ohio State University
Roses Motif for New Bedspread and Accessories
Roses motif bedspread bolster and scarf featured with single outline and lazy-daisy stitches. Pattern 1214 offers transfer motifs sized 16 1 2 by 19 1 4 inches with reverse motifs, color guides, stitch illustrations, and materials. Send 15 cents for pattern 82 Eighth Ave New York include pattern number name and address.
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Sewing Circle
Needlecraft Wens
Eighth Ave
New York
First Sport Ground Discovery From Pompeii Under Scrutiny
Excavations under Professor Majuri reveal a wall part of an ancient athletic field where Pompeii and Nocera teams met in 79 A D. Spectators clashed when a referee’s decision was disputed, prompting Nero to curb Pompeian grounds for ten years.
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Pompeii
Majuri
Nocera
Nero
Montreal Herald
Quotations on Justice From Philosophers and Thinkers
A compact collection of moral maxims on justice from Jurists and poets. Includes lines attributed to Joubert Omar Khayam Emerson Gladstone and Landor noting truth action delay and wisdom as core to justice and its perception.
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Joubert
Omar Khayam
Emerson
Gladstone
Froude
Landor
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Chicago
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