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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
6
At Sam Houston Hall in Houston on June 27 the Democratic convention quickly pushes toward Alfred E. Smith as the favorite son parade swells, with Roosevelt's nomination speech and lively demonstrations shaping the floor. Mississippi fight over banners interrupts, while Nellie Ross and others second Smith and roll call proceeds toward the NY governor.
William H. O’Brien of Lawrenceburg Indiana nominates Evans Woollen of Indianapolis for the Democratic ticket. Indiana presents a candidate seen as a son of its pioneers trained in economics law and banking who is a proven vote getter and pledges Jeffersonian government. Indiana’s militant Democrats will support the nominee regardless of name or origin.
Discussion on Reed’s campaign swing reports Illinois New York backing the movement a possible Reed speech and Missouri votes. The anti Smith effort collapsed among the drys as southern unity talks failed and plans shifted to salvage a dry plank from the wreckage of the campaign.
A 218 foot motor ship, the largest built for the Elbe trade, sailed from Hamburg to Magdeburg on its maiden voyage. Trials were so successful that two sister ships will be built.
At the convention a wave of applause for Senator Robinson of Arkansas signaled his rising prominence for the vice presidential role. Delegates from Montana and elsewhere debated Robinson alongside Hull Reed and others as Dewey-era loyalties shift amid party harmony cues and regional bids.
Montana delegates could not agree on a unit rule at the state convention, leaving them free to follow individual leanings on farm relief and prohibition. Senator Robinson spoke on religious tolerance as Montana showed enthusiasm for Smith, with Mrs. W. W. Hamilton of Dodson noted for her Montana ties and farm interests.
Paris social scene closes its season with blue as the dominant color. Decorations, attendees in blue outfits, and blue boutonnieres highlighted the Bal de l Opera on June 23.
At the Democratic National Convention in Houston on June 27 Frankin D. Roosevelt lauded New York Governor Alfred E. Smith as a pathfinder to the open road for humanity. He praised Smith as a leader who can win, noting his unwavering popularity and four key qualities leadership experience honesty and the ability to make government function as intended.
Delegates clash over state banners as Georgia Alabama North Carolina and Tennessee battle for display in the crowded session. Robinson struggles to restore order as Alabama Florida banners endure. Mayor Walker proposes a compromise allowing nominating speeches before platform adoption.
Ohio and Oklahoma delegates moved toward supporting Governor Smith with a solid bloc, while Reed's Missouri and Oklahoma backing boosted his chances. Kremer's report on Louisiana seating sparked debate as Robinson won permanent chair, and the crowd cheered farm relief and anti Hoover sentiments.
A heated Baltimore convention scene saw Senator Tydings clash with Senator Daniels over Wilson and the Volstead act. Senator Glass sought to close debate as factions argued on prohibition and farm relief, before Robinson urged order and the rules committee moved the process forward.
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