Campaigning Tilson Seeks Hoover Backing in VP Contention
In SAS CITY Mo June 14 Representative Tilson pressed Her Hoover for support in his bid for the presidency as leaders sought a definite stance from the secretary. The Connecticut floor leader worked to rally votes while Hoover reportedly avoided committing to any candidate. Other figures in the room included President Dawes and Senators Curtis Fess Hyde Fuller and Hyde with Missouri Governor Hyde and Ohio’s Fess noted among possible contenders.
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Ancis M. Stephenson
Sas City
Heroover
Tilson Ecticut
Ates
Tilson
Hoover
Connecticut
Ategy
Devel
Dawes
New Hampshire
Curtis
S. Fess
Ohio
Deacen Ilinois
Fuller
Husetts
Arthur M. Hyde
Missouri
Merkle to Enter Northwest Golf Tourney in Portland
Merkle, president of the state golf association, travels to Portland to compete in the Northwest Golf Association event opening Monday. He plans to announce the state tourney in Butte next month and may name top Northwest players for Montana championship. Art is regarded as one of the state’s best, with hopes for honors at the Northwest meet.
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Merkle
Na State Golf Association
Portland
Pa- Northwest Golf Association
Erkle
Eld
Butte
Northwest
Montana
Art
Watson Silent on His Course in Presidential Race
Senator E. Watson of Indiana, a declared candidate for the presidential nomination, could not be reached for comment. Reports say he left the nomination scene and was at a friend's home, with officials noting he may already have retired from campaigning.
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Associated Press
Nsas City
E. Watson
Indiana
Lator Watson
No Quitter Labeled as Candidate Binds to Platform
Hall Kansas June 14 On the heels of governor Lowdens candidacy tonight the convention hailed a candidate as no quitter but said he was bound by a contract with the American Legion in the form of a platform.
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Associated Press
Hall
Kansas
Lowden
J. N. Tincher
Curtis
Robert Yellowtail
Hardin
Work
Interior Department
Smoot
Resolutions Committee
Montana Delegation Votes 6 to 5 on Farm Aid Plank at GOP Convention
Montana's 92 delegates cast a 6 to 5 roll call vote on the farm aid plank amid shifts by Lowden supporters. The result, announced by Chairman Monahan, followed a secret ballot with no disclosed reasons for changes. Delegates hailed the outcome as a gain while avoiding a split focus on a vice presidential choice.
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Montana
Monahan
London
Coolidge Nominated by Surprise Speech at GOP Convention
Former Representative Ralph D. Cole of Ohio placed President Coolidge in nomination at the Republican National Convention in Kansas City. The surprise moment drew a several minute demonstration by Lowden delegates but did not threaten the anticipated ballot outcome.
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Associated Press
Convention Hall
Kansas City
President Coolidge
Ralph D. Cole
Ohio
Lowdon
Simeon D. Fess
Moses Telegraph Ballot Result Nomination of Hoover
Senator Moses sent a telegram from the Republican convention in Kansas City announcing a sweeping, united nomination of Herbert Hoover for the presidency. The message praised Hoover�s training, equipment, and character and urged a prompt reply as the convention remained in session.
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Kansas City
Herbert Hoover
Moses
United States
Blaze at Hotel Baltimore Hoover HQ Fire in Kansas City
A fire broke out on a top floor of the Hotel Baltimore where the Hoover headquarters are located in Kansas City. Fire crews quickly controlled the blaze with little damage reported as onlookers gathered in the street.
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Kansas City
Baltimore
Hoover
Convention Votes to Name Standard Bearer Reflects Hoover Support
A fragmented tally shows Hoover leading many states in the naming of a standard bearer while several others favor Lowden Curtis and Norris. The report notes parties’ picks across Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Jersey New York North Carolina and many more with two states abstaining. A closing remark mentions English fashion with wide dress sleeves resembling frock hems.
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Hoover
North Carolina
Lowden
North Dakota
Norris
Ohio
Dawes
Coolidge
Curtis
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Watson
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Li—Hoover
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Goff
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alaska
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Philippines
Porto Rico
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