Prohibition Take Center Stage At Democratic Convention Dives
At Houston on June 25 the Democratic convention faced a three way split over prohibition with wets and drys pushing rival planks. Bishop Cannon and Dinwiddie backed a church aligned anti drink stance, while Gov Techie urged turning prohibition to state choice under local option. Governor Dan Moody supported endorsing the Nineteenth Amendment and opposing repeal.
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Walter Chamblin
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Resolutions Committee
First Baptist Church
Yes Cannon Jr
Methodistiscopal Church
South
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Anti-Saloon League
Albert C. Techie
Maryland
Congress
Danody
Dinwiddie
Bryan to miss national convention for 30 years
Charles W Bryan of Lincoln, brother of the late William Jennings Bryan and 1924 vice presidential candidate, will take no active part in the national convention. He said he plans to attend the convention but devote his time to his campaign for governor of Nebraska.
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Associated Press
Lincoln, Neb
Charles Wan
Lincoln
Liam Jennings Bryan
Mississippians Decide How To Cast 20 Delegates Votes
The Mississippi delegation voted to throw its 20 votes for Senator Ham of the state. A national resolution left unclear who would receive the support on early ballots. Close associates say the delegation remains deadlocked over whether to back Governor Smith.
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Associated Press
Ouston
Missishi
Haram
Nalion
Gover- Smith
Smith Sees Scent of Battle in Democratic Race
Gov Alfred E. Smith addresses Cathedral academy graduation as reporters press him on politics. He says he would have left the governorship after a second term if not for the fight, while his son Walter receives his diploma and kisses the bishop's ring amid cheers.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Alfred E. Smith
Academy of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Walter
Bishop Gibbons
Young Smith
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia For Stomach Relief
Simple remedy for excess stomach acid promotes quick relief. The Phillips Milk of Magnesia is claimed to neutralize acids, ease sour stomach, and be prescribed by physicians for over 50 years. Bottles 25 and 50 cents at drug stores under U S Registered Trademark.
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Charles H. Phillips
Roosevelt 9 10 Be Floor Leader of Smith Forges
Houston June 25 George R Van Namee says on the eve of the New York delegation meeting that Robert F Wagner will join the resolutions committee James J Walker will join the rules committee and John J Fitzgerald on credentials Franklin D Roosevelt named Smith floor manager Mrs Caroline O Day may head the delegation again New Yorkers arrive confident of an early Smith ballot amidst no parade edict and bustling rally activity
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
New York
George R. van Namee
Smith
Robert F. Wagner
James J. Walker
John J. Fitzgerald
Congress
van Namee
Caroline O'Day
Rye
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jimmy
Walker
Governor
New England
New
Reed Holds Fort And Quarrels Over Anti Smith Work
Houston June 25 In the face of mounting odds the anti Smith faction led by Jim Reed fights to halt Smith by winning one third of 367 votes. Daniel Roper coordinates delegates from South Carolina while a Texas sun sinks on the drive toward the New York governor. The Missouri dry pronouncement strengthens a working accord between Reed men and the South though denials of coalition persist. Also Finland censors ban one Russian and four German films from nearly 700 examined.
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Francis M. Stephenson
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Jim” Reed
South
Smith
Rice Hotel
Reed
Main Street
Daniel Roper
South Carolina
Lamar Hotel
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Alabama Delegates Align in Early Ballot Shuffle
A. H. Carmichael, Alabama delegation chairman, says eight Alabama delegates back George of Georgia on the first ballot, six for Hull of Tennessee, four for Donahey of Ohio, four for Jones of Texas, and two for Woollen of Indiana. Egypt's building boom is growing.
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Georgia
Hull
Tennessee
Donahey
Ohio
Jones
Texas
Woollen
Indiana
Jones Wins 40 Texas Votes For Jones At Democratic Caucus
The Texas delegation pledged 40 votes for Jesse H. Jones at the Democratic convention in Houston on a viva voce vote. Rumors of a record vote over Smith and Governor Moody’s platform stance did not materialize as the young executive was ratified for the platform committee.
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Texas
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Smith
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