Dickinson Urges Hoover Re-Election at Republican Parley
Senator L. J. Dickinson of Iowa opened the Republican National Convention with a pro Hoover keynote voice praising his actions during the stock market crisis. He defended the Farm Board and Smoot Hawley tariff, urged unity, and pressed for Hoover's reelection as the path to normalization and economic recovery.
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Chicago
L. J. Dickinson
Iowa
Herbert Hoover
Farm Board
Dickinson
Hoover
Federal Reserve Board
National Credit
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
House
Congress
Samson
House of Representatives
Channing Poised to Back $150,000 Highway Bond
Dalhart boosters predict a solid yes for the Hartley County bond issue of 150000 to fund highway improvements. Dalhart expected to carry it with a nice majority while Hartley box votes split, with over 150 opposed out of just over 200 ballots. Supporters cite ties to Friona Muleshoe and other towns seeking regional highways as justification.
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Dalhart
Channing
Hartley County
Hartley
Good Roads
Friona
Muleshoe
Spanish War Veterans elect Texas commander in Sweetwater vote
On June 14 Colonel A A King of El Paso was elected commander of the United Spanish War Veterans of Texas. Mineral Wells was chosen as the next meeting place.
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Sweetwater
A. A. King
el Paso
United Spanish War Veterans of Texas
Mineral Wells
Stars and Stripes Rally Opens Chicago Political Convention
Delegates mingle amid red white and blue decorations as Senator Fess calls for order at 11 26. An American Legion color guard assembles for a flag salute while Chicago figures Mayor Anton Cermak and Silas Strawn receive warm welcome from the crowd.
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Fess
American Legion
Legion
Hoover Named As New Party Leader In Grave Hour Speech
An Iowa delegate moved to present a 22 page address on party positions while ignoring prohibition. The crowd cheered when Herbert Hoover was named as another stalwart American. Governor Rolph of California waved the state flag as the administration record was praised including the reconstruction corporation and Dawes leadership. Dickinson then attacked Democratic obstructionists.
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Ator
Iowa
Lincoln
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Rolph
California
Times
Reconstruction Corporation
Dawes
Dickinson
Golden Peacock Bleach Cream Promises Fast Whitening
An ad touts Golden Peacock Bleach Cream claiming to instantly brighten dull dark skin, banish freckles and pimples, and render a smoother, whiter complexion with minimal use. It targets men and promises money back and economy versus rival bleaches. Available at drug stores and toilet goods counters.
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Golden Peacock
Compromise Plank Shared With President By Convention Chiefs
The full text of a compromise plank drawn by convention chiefs was transmitted to the President. There were indications that Republican leaders in Chicago would know Hoover's views on the tentative formula within a few hours.
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Washington
White House
Chicago
Mr. Hoover
Mayor Candidate Prefers Official Canvass Before Announcement
Mr. Rogers states his future action will depend on friends' wishes and will await the official canvass of election returns by the city commission before making further announcements. He thanks supporters for their votes and the efforts of his campaign workers.
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Rogers
London probes Sharpe death as protests surge
The British press protests American police methods, prompting a government inquiry into Violet Sharpe's death by her own action in Englewood New Jersey. The British consul general in New York will prepare a report for the foreign office.
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London
Sharpe
Violet Sharpe
Morrow
Englewood
N. J
New York
Foreign Office
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Kayser
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