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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1928
Page
4
The Democratic Party altered its nominating rule to require a two-thirds majority of votes cast rather than of all votes in the convention. In 1924 this rule nearly toppled the party and its impact on the 1928 campaign remains uncertain, affecting presidential and vice presidential nominations.
Quiz answers list names and places including Prince Carol and Queen Marie of Roumania, George P. Parks, trams, Nazareth, and Saint Luke chapter 17 verse 6. No narrative.
Tokio informs ambassadors that it will prevent defeated troops from entering Manchuria to protect its position there. A Shanhaikwan barrier would be used to enforce the limit, threatening Chang Tso-lin with retreat or withdrawal to Manchuria. Japanese divisions are prepared for reinforcement as needed. Chang Hsueh-liang and others rushed to Peking after the seminar.
The piece traces how Democratic conventions have struggled under the two-thirds rule, cites past ballots for nominees like Jackson and Van Buren, Buchanan, and Davis, and notes calls at Houston to abrogate the rule for party unity while Republicans mostly required majority votes to nominate.
The stock market shows extraordinary activity with Smith common at new highs as non professional buyers flood in. Hoover climbs despite bear pressure while large blocks shift to Pennsylvania and New York interests. Lowden steadies but cautious. Dawes appears ready to surge if mergers form, though risks remain.
The article argues that growing cities must plan for expansion and better facilities. It cites New York City as a model, urging electrified rail, grade-crossing elimination, unified rail management, expanded subways, and multi-deck waterways and streets to reduce congestion.
W. F. Cogswell secretary of the board of health arrived in Butte last night to conduct business. Mrs. C. J. Nepper of 2145 Oregon avenue returned to Butte from a coastal visit. Chris Steurnagle left for Elliston to bring his children to Anaconda where he will reside. Mrs. W. E. Roberts left Anaconda for Blackfoot Idaho to visit her sister for weeks. Dave Kidd of Butte arrived in Anaconda to reside there in the future.
John E. Lloyd left Butte yesterday for Seattle and California to visit his children and grandchildren for six weeks or two months. Mr. and Mrs. Harrie W. White returned from three months in Cleveland and New York City, accompanied by Mrs. C. B. Hosking of Cleveland who will stay the rest of the summer. Maurice J. English joined Butte residents in Anaconda for a Gaelic league entertainment at the A. O. H. hall. Mrs. A. J. Tuchscherer returned to Anaconda from California and other coast states after a two month visit. J. A. Pritchard of Butte was in Anaconda yesterday.
May 19 1898 notes J T Sidley of Butte business visitor in Anaconda for several hours while Judge W W Dixon of Butte returns from Washington D C to visit with friends. J W Petriz and family depart Anaconda for extended East visit. Mrs F T McBride and son head to Hamilton for weeks with relatives. John McGinnis of Montana Ore Purchasing back from New Orleans and southern cities.
A Carlisle landmark, the Carlisle Arms and attached shop, has been sold to the city for 125000 dollars. The sale marks the transfer of one of Carlisle's oldest landmarks to municipal ownership.
The Associated Press reports settlement of income taxes on Continental Trading company profits of Canada, tied to senate lands committee disclosures. Negotiations reportedly rest with attorneys for Harry F. Sinclair, Robert W. Stewart, Harry M. Blackmer, and James E. O Neil as the senate seeks tax collection details.
A schedule of radio features with times and stations. Included are 12 30 demonstration hour, 4 30 Pennsylvania program, two hours of dance music, Keystone Duo with Balladeers, RCA Hour, Nighthawks, and Trocaderans with multiple station airings. Stations include WEAF WHO WOW WDAF KVOO KOA WTMJ WJZ WOC WH0 WOW etc.
A compiled schedule of radio programs with times and show titles across multiple stations including KDAF Kansas City WDAF WCCO Minneapolis KSD St. Louis KVOO Tulsa KOA Denver KFI Los Angeles KNX Los Angeles KGO Oakland KGW Portland KJR Seattle KHQ Spokane KPO San Francisco detailing orchestras ensembles dances and concerts through midnight with varying daily lineups
Senate oil investigators opened hearings on Salt Creek Wyoming leases tied to the Mid West Refining Co. and other firms. E C Finney, assistant secretary of interior, read reports by Justice Department aides alleging dummy entries and interlocking stock ownership. A. B Bouton and R C Bell lists were discussed, with potential control of about 15 000 acres. The inquiry runs into next Tuesday without officials explaining department action.
Capt. Robert S. Hunter, seriously wounded in the Paso Real engagement earlier this week, died this morning per an airplane report. Marines and Nicaraguan guardsmen under his command would stay in camp near the battle site until relief columns from Quilali arrive.
Benefic aspects rule the day but a sun eclipse warns of tension in high places. The new moon and eclipse in the Pleades portend storms in Southern Mexico India and China with violent weather. Europe may see cold spells and Luxembourg Cologne France and the Netherlands face misfortunes. Russia's leadership faces internal strain while those born this day may enjoy a favorable year though risk being too easily influenced.
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