Heat in Houston Hall as Democratic Convention Opens
Reporters describe crowded, hot conditions at Sam Houston hall where 16 000 delegates converge for the Democratic gathering. Ventilation tests proceed while platform committee debates prohibit ion and farm relief with figures like Carter Glass Caraway Daniels Moody weighing in on enforcement and amendments.
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Sam Houston Hall
James L. West
Associated Press
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Texas
South
Resolutions Committee
New York State
Maryland
Carter Glass
Virginia
Caraway
Arkansas
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Daniel Roper
Glass
Roanoke
Daniels
Moody
Smith Lands Lead as Democrats Open Convention Drive
At the Dallas convention Franklin D. Roosevelt backs Governor Smith for the nomination while dry factions rally behind Dan Moody of Texas. Prohibition lines shape debate as resolutions, credentials, and a tight schedule unfold with Robinson slated for permanent chair.
Indiana Delegation Backs Woollen for Democratic Nomination
The Indiana delegation decided not to withdraw Evans Woollen and will continue to vote for him for the Democratic presidential nomination as long as his name remains on the ballot at the convention after discussion overnight in Houston.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Indiana
Evans Woollen
Woollen
Oklahoma to vote on presidential delegation Wednesday
Oklahoma chose to delay its presidential vote until Wednesday morning amid a dispute between Governor Smith and Senator Reed. The unit rule governs the delegation and both factions claimed a majority as the decision neared.
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Associated Press
Houston
Oklahoma
Smith
Reed
Officer Arrives to Examine Books in City Departments
A. E. Williamson deputy in the state examiner's office arrived in Butte yesterday for a routine inspection of books across the city administration. Williamson has served as the city and county examiner for several years in the park.
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A. E. Williamson
State Examiner
Butte
Williamson
Paak
Smith Poised for Nomination as Key Delegations Form
Houston dispatch reports Democratic chiefs and campaign managers surveying pre convention delegate strength. Smith of New York is seen as holding solid backing with estimates above 700 delegates and a first ballot push appears likely. Favorite sons Pomerene Ohio Woollen Indiana Ayres Kansas Hitchcock Nebraska are expected to release delegates, aiding Smith's bid.
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Paul F. Haupert
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Democratic Party
Smith
New York
Pomerone
Ohio
Woollen
Indiana
Ayres
Kansas
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Robinson boom for second place on ticket gains as new candidates named
Whispers from party leaders push Senator Robinson of Arkansas into stronger vice presidential reconsideration as Evans Woollen and Hull receive support from delegates. The discussion centers on Robinson's experience and cross-region appeal to unite farm belt voters and counter Republican opponents.
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Joseph T. Robinson
United States
Arkansas
Robinson Boom
W. B. Ragsdale
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Senator Robinson
Smith
Evans Woollen
Indiana
Hull
Tennessee
Robinson
Senate
Washington
Curtis
Woolen
Anaconda Man Named to Pla In Notificat
A Montana group discusses a possible vice presidential pick at a party gathering. Delegates debate candidates including Huston Thompson and Pittman while others voice support for Governor Ritchie and notable figures from Virginia and Wyoming attend. The talks reflect a crowded, uncertain boomlet amid campaign maneuvering.
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Utah
Underwood
Alabam
Launa
Erners
Erner Byrd
Virginia
Nellie Tayloe Ross
Wyoming
Hitchcock
Araska
Newton D
Old Golds Tobacco Promotes Heart-Leaf Quality
A social leader extols Old Golds for smoothness and fragrance derived from heart leaves of the tobacco plant. It claims only heart leaves are used, avoiding heavy top leaves or ground leaves, and asserts readers can pick them with eyes closed.
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