Bowers Keynotes Democratic Convention Opening in Houston
Claude G. Bowers delivers sharp attack on Republicans as 16,000 delegates fill Houston hall for the opening session. Shaver struggles to call meeting to order amid noise while Mrs. Alfred E. Smith appears in a box as preparations shift toward nominating Smith.
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Associated Press
Houston Hall
Housin
Texas
Claude G. Bowers
Jem Shaver
Irman
Aver
Republican Party
Bowers
Wilson
Alfred E. Smith
Harding
Coolidge
Woodrow Wilson
W. H. Porter
Calvin
N. D
Kentucky
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
S. R. Hay
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Smith
Ciem Shaver
Democratic National Committee
New York
Shaver
Hermitage
Night session ordered for 1928 Democratic convention
The Democratic Party moved to a night session to reach radio audiences nationwide. Claude G. Bowers was named temporary chairman as Sam Houston Hall showcased advanced lighting and wireless broadcasting for the event.
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James L. Williams
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Claude G. Bowers
New York Evening World
Sam Houston Hall
Long Convention Night Opens With Pageantry in Houston
Delegates at the Houston convention fill the vast hall with a mix of veterans and spectators. Former leaders like Smith’s son Elliott and John W. Davis draw attention as searchlights sweep the floor. bugles and a Houston girl’s singing lift spirits before the night agenda begins.
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Cox
Ohio
John W. Davis
Roosevelt
New York
Man Dies In Burning Plane Near Vallejo
Vallejo California June 26 with row Prince 23 naval radio operator plunged 2000 feet in a burning plane to his death near Vallejo Ensign L T Cleaves pilot leaped to safety in a parachute The plane crashed three and a half miles northeast of Vallejo
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Vallejo
Cal
Withrow Prince
Naval
L. T. Cleaves
Boy swept by creek dies? Not confirmed in text
Victor Lanning, 11, was swept 300 yards by a swift creek current while crossing a foot bridge near Interstate Lumber, aided by Moyle Wise and the Conchild crew. rescued at the hospital after efforts by workmen including George Gordon. Italy plans autostrada between Florence and Viareggio.
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Victor
Betty
Gene Smollack
Interstate Lumber Company
Moyle
Wise
William Lanning
Butte
California
Anaconda
George Gordon
Mr. Gordon
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First Presbyn
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Stander
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Pennsylvania
Byrd
Virginia
Bulow
Alabama
Pat Hartigan
House of Representatives
Holcombe
United States
Missouri
Mt. Morris
West Park St
Mont
M. R. Johnson
Elderkin Company
Floral Parkiton
Tess
Floral Boulevard
Elliott
Cation
America
Dixie
Southwest
Vention
Mason and Dixon Line
Montana
Rollin
Melville
Heisey
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Woodbury
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Gibson
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Italy
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Viareggio
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