Reed and Southern bloc maneuver in Dem convention race
Missouri Senator Reed pursues the nomination against Smith with a lone-hand strategy while a quiet band from the South seeks to block Smith. Southern leaders push unity, with Hull, George, and Donahey guiding talks as Prohibition tops the agenda and no clear anti Smith coalition forms.
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Francis M. Stephenson
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Jim” Reed
Missouri
Southland
Smith
Reed
George
Georgia
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Vic Donahey
Ohio
Donahey
Atlee Pomerene
Democrats Seek Harmony at Houston Convention
The article discusses Smith and anti Smith factions within the Democratic party aiming for unity at the Houston convention. Leaders hope to avoid public clashes, prefer resolving disputes in committees, and expect to finish by Friday night after the party’s first post Civil War solid South gathering.
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Madison Square Garden
Universal
Solid South
Walsh Faces Summer in Montana After Houston Miss
United States Senator T. J. Walsh arrives in Helena after leading Montana’s delegation plan, announcing a summer stay. He predicts Governor Smith’s nomination, notes farm relief aims, and pushes Polson power project and Great Lakes shipping benefits. He plans to join Montana campaigning after primaries.
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Associated Prese
Helena
Mont
United States
T. J. Walsh
Houston
Walsh
J. Bruce Kremer
Montana
Smith
Washington
Kansas City
Key Pittman
Resolutions Committee
Great Lakes
Liverpool
Polson
Senate
Emmett C. Gudger
Lake McDonald
Glacier Park
Gudger
Marine Corps Loses Colorful Aviator In Fatal Transport Crash
Major Charles A. Lutz head of the Quantico air forces perishes when a giant tri motor Fokker crashes near File Virginia after a flight from Anacostia to Nicaragua. Lieut Howard Busbey dies with Lutz. Corporal D C McChesney dies later. radio operator Reeder Nichols severely injured. The crash also injures one crewman.
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Associated Press
File
Marine Corps
Charles A. Lutz
Nicaragua
Lutz
Howard C. Busbey
Washington
D. C. McChesney
Detroit
Mich
Aviation Machinc
Reeder Nichols
Florence
Ala
Mr. Anderson
Sport
Naval Air Station
Anacostia
D. C
Clrse
Tropics
Edward Andrews
Marine Barracks
Quantico
Boise
Idaho
Busbey
Rowena Busby
Pensacola
Fla
Corporal McChesney
Corporal Nichols
Houston's Mammoth Hall Reimagined for Democratic Convention
Describes the vast hall in Houston prepared for a Democratic gathering with avant garde design. Open viewing via a back run way and high wire barriers allows public observers to watch the convention while press areas, committee rooms, and guest seating are arranged around a central control space.
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Titanic Hospitality House
Houston
Coney Island
Texas
Convention Control Center
National Committee
Four-Year Gap Marked by Previous Presidential Bid
The passage recalls Cisco's history four years earlier when he was denied his state's favorite son support during his first presidential bid. It notes that the other pledged voters are new to the field.
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Bryan
Wilson
William G. MccAdoo
McAdoo
James M. Cox
Harding
John W. Davis
Smith
Madison Square Garden
Houston
Reed
Missouri
San Fran
Cisco
Lindbergh lands at Curtiss Field after fogbound flight
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh flew blind through heavy mist for two and a half hours reaching Curtiss Field at 4 55 p m from Caxton Pa near Scranton. The journey began with a forced descent by fog in Caxton last night before Lindbergh proceeded to his Sands Point Long Island home of Harry F Guggenheim president of the Guggenheim fund for the promotion of aeronautics.
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Associated Press
Curtiss Field
N. Y
Charles A. Lindbergh
Caxton
Scranton
Detroit
Sands Point
Long Island
Harry F. Guggenheim
The
Guggenheim Fund For the Promotion of Aeronautics
Hens of Canadian Province Repay More Than Entire Province
In a single year hens from one Canadian province repaid more than the province paid, with about six other provinces contributing as well.
Prohibition Faction Shapes Democratic Platform Debate
The article outlines a fierce push by ultra drys led by Dan Moody to insert a strong prohibition plank into the Democratic platform, opposing repeal of the Volstead Act and demanding strict enforcement. It notes debates over farm relief policy and a broader economic tariff stance, with Hull proposing an extra session to tackle farm issues.
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Drys
Kansas City
Smith
Dan Moody
Texas
Resolutions Committee
Prohibition
Moody
New York
Platform Committee
Cordell Hull
Irrigation Project Hearing Concludes In Kalispell
The Flathead irrigation project repayment contract hearing before District Judge Felt closed in Kalispell. Both sides may file briefs within a week, and a decision is expected soon. Project commissioners seek court confirmation of settlers signatures on the new contract, while the Mission and Jocko districts oppose.
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Associated Press
Kalispell
Mont
Flathead
Polson
Felt
Mission
Jocko
Democratic Nominating Battle Narrows To Last Minute Caucuses
Houston dispatch outlines revised first ballot claims as seven favorite son states and seven Southern states shape an anti Smith bloc. Delegates from Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah and West Virginia may sway final tallies before convention votes.
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New York
Georgia
Indiana
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Ohio
Tennessee
Smith
New Yorker
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Mississippi
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Illinois
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Utah
West Virginia
Aia
Calif
BOD
Aks Sles
Colo
Claiacteasase Coo
Dela
Blessels Bachline
BOA
Rie Venstanteay
Ida
Chaste Ete
PSC Ca
Slevesboelendes
Rukieleaerioel Ae Sins
Ter “Gla Bloc cc
Levtvek
Echus Peete
Larebes N.C
Plas
Estawlevtestys
Feria
Balwae Ete Kinetae
Wis
Taabeata Vhs
Cilon Lautaales Pachs
Alska
Stadia
Seeres Hawi
Glee Daily
Fick
Giese
Colorado
Oklahoma
Porto Rico
Canal Zone
Reed
Hull
Convention Leaders Soft Pedal to Rallying C
Houston June 23 with the Democratic presidential nomination in mind Governor Alfred E Smith’s campaign pursues a quiet approach. George R Van Namee says the strategy will persist through the convention and beyond avoiding loud displays or parades. The New York governor’s wife Mrs Smith will attend sessions while Smith supporters emphasize dignity over rallies and noise.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Alfred E. Smith
George R. van Namee
New York
Smith
Smith Forces
Mr. van Namee
New York State
van Namee
Rice Hotel
Son Square Garden
Old Garden
Alfred
George Namee
George Olvany
Mack
Ernor Smith
York
Heex
Go Smith
Houst
Alfred E. Smith Jr
Arthur
Walter Smith
J. A. Warner
Emily Smith
Warner
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