Newton D Baker Second Choice Strength In 1932 Nomination
A United Press survey shows Newton D Baker could be the strongest second choice if Roosevelt falters for the Democratic nomination. Baker would hold 220 votes initially and must gain 550 more under the two thirds rule, with New York Indiana and Illinois pivotal for a possible nomination.
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Morris DE Haven Tracy
United Press
Chicago
U.P
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Newton D. Baker
Ohio
Baker
Smith
New Jersey
Ritchie
Maryland
Melvin A. Traylor
Illinois
Roosevelt
White
Murray
Byrd
Indiana
California
Louisiana
Roosevelt Forces Press Battle Over Party Rules
The Roosevelt camp and anti Roosevelt factions clash over convention rules as Farley signals plans to back Walsh as permanent chairman and a majority nomination move. McAdoo and Smith are cited in a power struggle, with Currey and the Tammany delegation weighing risks and Ritchie and Walker influential in Chicago. The two-thirds rule remains a contentious issue among Democrats in the 1932 convention context.
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Smith
McAdoo
batte—Smith
William Gibbs McAdoo
Roosevelt
New York
Farley
al Smith
Walsh
John F. Currey
Ritchie
Bruce Kremer
Montana
Maryland
Glass
Senator Glass
Virginia
James A. Reed
Missouri
Andrew Jackson
Murray
Smith Defends Two-Thirds Rule In Democratic Convention
Alfred E Smith argues a two-thirds rule is a century old Democratic tradition and condemns any last minute change as unfair. He accuses Roosevelt supporters of pressuring the convention with no deliberation and cites Long and Wheeler as instigators. Smith refuses to quit if the rule changes and faces questions about backing the nominee. Delegates debate, while fundraising shows $719,587 of the targeted million raised for the victory fund and roughly $200,000 more pledged for convention costs.
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Smith
Roosevelt
Long
Wheeler
Louisiana
Montana
Alfred Emmanuel Smith
Rayburn
Garner
Convention Headquarters Carnival Atmosphere at Chicago Democratic Event
A Chicago diary describes the Democratic convention atmosphere before it begins with carnival style candidate headquarters along a long lobby. Elevators labeled with letters amuse guests while Roosevelt Smith and Garner factions spar with bold signs. The scene resembles a circus as delegates debate and talk, drawing crowds and comment.
Violent Blast Wrecks Cafe in McKinney District
A violent explosion wrecked the Vannie Cros sone cafe in McKinney's business district early today. Windows shattered in most nearby buildings. Fire Chief J. S. McKinney to chair a fire prevention council meeting to determine the blast’s cause.
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M’kinney
Vannie Crossone
McKinney
J. S. McKinney
Fire Prevention Council
Texas counties urged to adopt home rule for better budgeting
President Hawk urged Texas counties to embrace home rule to balance budgets by cutting expenditures. He criticized 200 year old governance and the state’s 254 counties, arguing for local flexibility to tailor services and reduce duplication under a unified constitutional framework.
RAGGED BONUS CONTINUES AS VETERANS ARRIVE
Veterans relief group plans to feed the main body as it nears. A medical detachment reported bound for Wichita Falls. In Big Spring, Sheriff Slaughter and T. W. Ashley backed gas and oil supply in mayor's absence. American Legion members expected to ask city commissioners to cover the bill. After a two hour stop, Commander Robertson ordered refueling near a refinery under two state patrolmen. Policemen in Washington were ordered by Phelan D. Glass.
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Veterans’ Relief
Wichita Falls
Big Spring
Jess Slaughter
Howard County
T. W. Ashley
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Robertson
Louisiana duo of killers quietly captured in Arkansas
Two Louisiana desperadoes, John B. Thomas and Walter Bearden, were taken to Louisiana to face prosecution for bank robbery, a deadly deputy pursuit, and the kidnapping of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Taylor. They surrendered quietly after a Glenwood chase, with Taylor and his wife rescued and set to return home. The case hinges on Louisiana charges, not federal kidnapping.
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Murfreesboro
Ark
Louisiana
John B. Thomas
Walter, Bearden
Bank of Baskin
Elmo Ferguson
Warsaw Landing
Clyde Taylor
Franklin Parish
Glenwood
Taylor
Oklahoma
Police prepare for bonus army unrest then pull back
Ford the police chief kept officers on standby for possible disturbances by about 20 000 veterans demanding the soldiers bonus. Early evening patrols were paused as no trouble appeared. Officials noted discord within veteran factions centered on Waters of Portland and orders for a Capitol plaza demonstration drew fewer than 500.
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Ford
Bonus
Glassford
W. A. Waters
Portland
Ore
Waters
Capitol Plaza
Myrtle Cries Continues In Defense Testimony
Miss St Pierre described her last meeting with Hutton and denied any romantic contact after he lent her The Strange Death of President Harding. The defense lawyer pressed about a kiss or hug, she sobbed repeatedly, and the court recessed. Hutton predicted an easy win and joked the case might be dismissed any minute as the trial paused over the weekend.
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Mark Jones
Hutton
Harding
Angelus Temple Choist
Jones
Miss St. Pierre
Texas Delegates Headed to Chicago Garber Nominated
Texas delegates left Dallas on a 12 car train with Old Gray Mare Band aboard to Chicago via Texarkana. About 75 delegates from Dallas plus 100 from Fort Worth and 200 more expected at Texarkana joined. They aim to show unity with California delegates and vote for John N. Garner for the presidential nomination.
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Texas
Dallas
Chicago
Edgar Witt
Waco
Fort Worth
Texarkana
St. Louis
California
John N. Garner
Hoover criticizes relief bill while urging restraint
President Hoover says relief measures may threaten budget stability and employment if deficits rise. He supports relief to the unemployed in principle but fires at a $300 million loan fund as a pork barrel, urging conferees to rewrite the bill to retain constructive provisions and remove harmful elements. Senator Robinson quickly disputes the critique.
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Congress
Hoover
Senate
House
Robinson
Arkansas
Congress Races Toward Conference On Wagner Garner Relief Bill
The House adjourns pending conference on the Wagner Garner relief measure as conferees plan to meet tomorrow. The Senate backs a 50 million bushel wheat substitute for the House 40 million figure, with tensions over economy provisions and the Hoover furlough plan. Strong critics warn of delayed agreement and possible political battles.
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House
Congress
Senate
McNary
Red Cross
Garner
Rainey
Sen. Bratton
N. M
Rep. McDuffie
Ala
Brief Revolt Grows in Siam Over Constitutional Change
A Paris diplomatic official noted King Prajadhipok has no children and suggested a dynastic shift. Military leaders signaling action raise questions about a constitutional monarchy, with the King already consulting weekly for advisers. Siam, population about 10 million, requires male military service and traces to Rama VI with the seventh monarch in the dynasty since 1925.
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Paris
Prajadhipok
Privy Council
United States
Siam
Rama VI
Tammany Hall Telegram Urges Alfred E Smith Nomination
A telegram from New York circulated by Tammany Hall appeals to use influence for the Democratic nomination of Alfred E. Smith for president. It warns against nominating Roosevelt and opposes altering the two thirds rule unless all leading candidates consent, calling such a change at midgame risky and dishonorable.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
Ex Kaiser and Son Discuss Plans to Regain German Throne
June 24 report from Amsterdam says former Kaiser Wilhelm II and his son Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm met at Zandvoort Holland. They attended a conference of monarchists and royalists on restoring the Hohenzollerns. Secret talks with bankers and politicians began last week and continued after a weekend return to Doorn.
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London
Fredrich Wilhelm
Germany
Kaiser
Zandvoort
Holland
Daily Herald
Amsterdam
Herald
Doorn
Round-robin Telegrams Stir Smith Support in New York
Telegram reports indicate a round-robin campaign began in New York led by Smith supporters, signaling coordinated lobbying in political circles. The action suggests organized pressure aimed at influencing public opinion and party dynamics.
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New York
Smith
Velvetized texture powder promises new face glam era
Women asked for velvetized texture and Ploughs Favorite Bouquet Powder delivers. Created by a 200-mesh silk velvetizing process, this ultra fine powder clings lightly without caking and blends with any complexion. Packaged in a square shaped box, it’s promoted as the world’s largest selling powder at 25 cents.
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Plough
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