Lindbergh Tried to Swim to Kidnappers Boat in Stormy Seas
In Flemington New Jersey on June 29 Col. Charles A. Lindbergh testified he once attempted to leap into a stormy sea to reach a boat he believed held his kidnapped baby for ransom. Prosecutors questioned W E Haskell about Lindbergh’s remark that the child was on a ship beyond the stormy seas. Curtis, the Norfolk boat builder, prepared to testify as his defense contends he had no contact with the kidnapers despite claims otherwise.
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Flemington
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
W. E. Haskell
John Hughes Curtis
Curtis
Colonel Lindbergh
Anthony M. Hauck
Haskell
Lindbergh
Norfolk Boat
Lloyd Fisher
Norfolk
Frank J. Wilson
Baltimore
Revenue Department
Hopewell
Dr. Condon
Jassie
Delay Session As Platform Work Held Up
Democratic convention in Chicago stalled nearly an hour as the platform committee wrestled with the prohibition plank. A postponed floor fight between repeal and submission supporters was delayed to the late afternoon while delegates, in a half filled stadium, reacted to entertainers during recess.
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Byron Price
Associated Press
Chicago Stadium
Platform
Murray
Oklahoma
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Walsh
American Surrenders Admits Kidnap In Prague Story
A man claimed to be an American surrendered to police at Wang Neustadel and said he took part in the Lindbergh kidnapping with six others. He alleged the seven fled to England and France, but the tale received little credence.
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Prague
Czecho-Slovakia
U.P
Wang- Neustadel
England
France
Police cleared in Violet Sharpe death inquiry in London
Capt R A Eden told the House of Commons that Violet Sharpe's suicide near Englewood was not caused by police violence during questioning about the Lindbergh kidnapping. The British consul general in New York reported he was satisfied no physical violence or third degree methods were used.
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Violet Sharpe
London
U.P
Morrow
Englewood
R. A. Eden
House of Commons
Eden
New York
Tax Payments Scarce Ahead of Penalties
Tax collectors report scant payments with only one day left before delinquent penalties and interest take effect Friday morning July 1. Courthouse offices are near vacant this morning but will stay open as long as needed tomorrow night to receive payments by mail.
First Mayor Dies in Lubbock After Resort Attack
Funeral services were held for Frank E. Wheelock 69 the first mayor of Lubbock who died after an attack at a resort yesterday in this Texas city.
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Lubbock
U.P
Frank E. Wheelock
Amarillo Area Weather Forecast Tonight and Thursday
Weather outlook calls for fair conditions in Amarillo and West Texas tonight and Thursday. Temperatures range from a high near 87 and a low around 68 with generally light winds.
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Amarillo
Vicino
West Texas
Today McAdoo Is Youthful
Gov Smith Ready To Fight Curry Well Cared For notes on public figures and political action appear in a William Murray column style summary. This brief page highlights contemporary personalities and editorial opinions within a King Feature Syndicate column.
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McAdoo
Gov. Smith
Curry
King Feature Syndicate, Inc
Arthur Brisbane
America
Globe
Brisbane
Chicago scene at Democratic convention crowds and rooms
The piece tours convention hubs near Lake Michigan and the Congress Hotel. It spotlights Louis Seibold, McAdoo greeting Woodrow Wilson’s daughter, Tammany Hall figures like Commissioner Curry, and the throng around Senator Reed and Governor Smith with Mrs. Smith nearby.
Donkey Parade Delights Chicago Demo Delegates
Orville Schuetz and Gordon Fetter from Port Isabel Texas led a Garner booster parade through Michigan Boulevard Chicago as a real Democratic donkey drew cheers with Schuetz in the chauffeur seat and Fetter at the rear.
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Chicago
Orville Schuetz
Gordon Fetter
Port Isabel
Texas
Michigan Boulevard
Schuetz
Fetter
Garner Sees Relief Bill Agreement Soon
Speaker Garner predicted late today that conferees on the Garner Wagner relief bill would reach an agreement late this afternoon or tomorrow. He said both sides must concede and suggested Congress may not pass more bills while Hoover decides the relief measure.
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Garner
Washington
Garner- Wagner
Congress
Hoover
Three Dead In Santa Fe Freight Wreck Near Castle Rock
Rescue workers in Castle Rock Colorado report three confirmed deaths with up to five more feared after a Santa Fe freight train derailed when a flood weakened bridge failed. Eighteen cars piled up in four car lengths. A stolen radio test outfit from The Mathes Company at 412 Polk Street was attempted to be sold by the thief this morning, who fled when recognized.
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Fear More
Castle Rock
Colo
Mathes Company
Polk Street
Joe Bailey Jr Visits Panhandle For Congress Campaign
Amarillo audiences planned to hear Joe Bailey Jr candidate for congressman at large Place 2 speak in Pampa and at the Municipal Auditorium in Amarillo tonight. He backs repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and abolishment of the Federal Farm Board. Julius Dorenfield of Amarillo will speak for Ernest Cox of Corsicana. Cox is a former congressman and Texas American Legion past commander.
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Texas
Joe Bailey
Dallas
Municipal Auditorium
Federal Farm Board
E. A. Simpson
Bailey
Julius Dorenfield
Amarillo
Ernest Cox
Corsicana
Panhandle
South Texas
Cox
Texas American Legion
Williams Drops Reelection Bid Amid Health Issues
Decatur June 29 Congressman Guvin Williams from the 13th district resigns from seeking another term due to ill health and lack of time for campaigning. He becomes the sole Texas incumbent not to run for re election.
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Decatur
U.P
Guvin Williams
Texas
California Bonus Marchers Stay in Dallas After Resting
California's 1200 Washington-bound bonus marchers rested in Dallas and praised local hospitality, with plans to possibly remain until Saturday before continuing their eastward march.
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Dallas
U.P
California
Sale Ad Offers Cash for Late Model Fords and Chevys
A brief automotive ad notes cash paid for late model Ford or Chevrolet vehicles. It credits Lee McLain of McCarty Motor & Co as the contact or dealer.
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Ford
Chevrolet
Lee Mclain
McCarty Motor &Co
Runoff Vote 18 Set for July 12 in Amarillo
Absentee voting begins tomorrow in Amarillo for the mayor runoff on July 12. Ballots may be cast at the county clerk’s office through July 9. Ross D. Rogers and Lon D. Marrs drew for ballot positions with Rogers on top. Official canvass shows Rogers 2378, Marrs 2200, Daniel 196. Eight precincts designated for voting with extra officials to handle expected turnout.
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Amarillo
Ross D. Rogers
Lon D. Marrs
Rogers
Edity Commission
Marrs
H. A. Daniel
Daniel
Courthouse
Central Fire Station
Buchanan Street
Fast Amarillo
Wilson School
Sixteenth Avenue
Wolflin
San Jacinto
The
Globe
Secret debts meet is held in Lausanne
Six inviting powers to the reparations conference met at Chateau D'Ouchy for an important session that could settle the fate of the talks. Present were Great Britain France Germany Italy Belgium and Japan amid rumors of rupture or last minute compromise. Immediate adjournment of the arms conference cannot be considered by the United States delegation, said Hugh S Gibson to Premier Ramsay MacDonald and Arthur Henderson.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
U.P
Chateau D'Ouchy
Great Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Belgium
Japan
Geneva
United States
Hugh
Gibson
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Arthur Henderson
Britain
Warn Voters On Notifying Of Removals In Elections
County Judge Sam B Motlow warned voters about removals from one ward or precinct to another, stressing Article 2966-27 and the need to obtain a tax collector receipt five days before the election for city gains of 10 000 or more. Moves across counties or into the city require four days prior. Also noted changes in postal rates could add about 10 million dollars in revenue annually.
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City Commission
Sam B. Motlow
Democratic Convention Speechmaking Runs Long Despite Rules
Chicago report notes that limiting rules failed to curb parade of speakers as twenty minutes per candidate and five minutes per nomination would still extend well beyond four hours, with marching demonstrations remaining unpredictable as delegates name candidates.
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Chicago
Platform Fight Delays Nomination at Democratic Convention
A heated platform committee clash over prohibition and repeal urges a stateside repeal proposal. Disputes delay full platform adoption as Roosevelt figures hold back and recesses loom. Naomi Halmsohn and Compton White Jr. perform on a paused day with the organ playing between sessions.
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Naomi Carroll Halmsohn
Memphis
Senator Walsh
Rockies
Roosevelt Denies Bribe Plot Tied to Traylor Candidacy
Roosevelt headquarters disavowed any link to an alleged offer of ten thousand dollars to withdraw Melvin Traylor from the Illinois race. I B Dunlap and James Farley rejected the story as un-Rooseveltian and not authorized. Traylor, contacted at First National Bank, said he had no plan to withdraw and would stay in the convention race.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Frank Scofield
Melvin Traylor
Traylor
Scofield
Illinois
I. B. Dunlap
James A. Farley
Farley
First National Bank
Roosevelt Forces In Victory Drive For Delegates
Roosevelt campaign managers pressed a final drive at the Democratic convention in Chicago on June 29 as Roosevelt seeks 100 votes to reach the two thirds. Missouri showed early signs of backing Roosevelt, while Illinois's 58 delegates stirred promises. Alfred E. Smith and John F. Curry discussed anti Roosevelt unification, with Curry hinting a New York delegation stance before balloting.
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Chicago
U.P
Roosevelt
Missouri
Illinois
James A. Reed
Alfred E. Smith
Tammany Hall
John F. Curry
Drake Hotel
Ritchie
Baker
Tammany
Smith
Curry
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Newton D. Baker
Ohio
Jouett Shouse
New York
Garner
Shouse
Texas
Texas Standard
Thomas Walsh
Montana
Flood Waters Sweep Hawley as Brazos River Rises
Flood waters of the Clear Fork of the Brazos, fed by Nolan and Fisher counties rains, inundate thousands of Abilene area farmland. Hawley, 15 miles north, is cut off as river reaches about a mile wide. Fire department crews rescue Harlan Fields and his expectant wife from near the south bank to safety across the river.
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Abilene
Clear Fork
Brazos
Nolan
Fisher
Hawley
Harlan Fields
Fields
A. F. Young
Garner Forces Hold Together At Democratic Convention
Chicago reports show Garner support solidifying among southern and western delegates. Jesse Jones mobilized funds and influence after a Chicago meeting of financial leaders backing a 1928 Democratic ticket. Roosevelt factions push for other candidates while Garner retains key Texas votes and a possible vice presidential look.
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Chicago
Jesse Jones
Houston
Texas
Prohi Forces To Tighten on Laws
Washington reports Prohibition Director Woodcock vows no slackening of anti prohibition enforcement despite major party shifts. He states the two parties’ decisions have little consequence for enforcement and pledges stricter action on dry laws.
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Prohi
Washington
Woodcock
United Press Today
Shot Wounds Man At Oil Plant Near Borger
W L Mc Donald was shot and critically wounded last night at an oil plant near Borger. An unidentified assailant fired from the dark with a shotgun, striking him in the chest.
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Borger
W. L. McDonald
Master of Stadium Organ Stirs Throng
Chicago sees Al Melgard, the stadium organ master, sway delegates and spectators at the Democratic National Convention with his full voiced pipe organ. For 25 years he has crafted a vast repertoire of state songs and a single score that fuels demonstrations and fanfare as he taps the crowd’s emotions.
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Chicago
Chicago Stadium
al Melgard
Melgard
Mr. Dry
Melegard
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