Republicans Debate Prohibition Change at Convention
The Republican National Convention adopts a platform proposing a modification of the Eighteenth Amendment allowing states to decide liquor laws while preserving federal powers. Delegates scuffle during a turbulent night session, rejecting a direct repeal plank and setting up a national vote on prohibition in coming years.
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Irmy
Hiram Bingham
Connecticut
Congress
Red
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Dynamite Hurl Reported In New York Home Incident
A stick of dynamite hurled from a passing car exploded near Elmer Bay's Chestnut Street home in Nelsonville at 1 45 am. The blast shattered windows and a porch board, damaged a transom, and drew investigation by National Guard officers and police. Neighbors saw the car speed away. Bay and a son work at Lick Run Mine, Manhattan Coal Company. Authorities report multiple mine workers housed in camp cars and ongoing cleanup at No 25 Mine Chauncey. Corporal Weaver was accidentally shot at Y M C A headquarters. Joseph Davis, Chauncey, was arrested for assembly and assault related to a prior stoning of Clinton Oxley near Albany. Davis pleaded not guilty and posted $300 bond.
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Nelsonville
Elmer Bay
Chestnut Street
Bay
Lick Run
Manhattan Coal Company
Fern
Abner Juniper House
National Guard
No. 6
Millfield
Sunday Creek Coal Company
James A. Weaver
Columbus
Service
Weaver
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Joseph Davis
Chauncey
Frank White
Clinton Oxley
Albany
Oxley
Davis
Carl H. Porter
Labor MP Demands UK Inquiry Into Sharpe Case Methods
A Labour member in the House of Commons pressed the government to confirm whether a broad inquiry is underway into third degree interrogation of a British subject, citing police questioning of Violet Sharpe in the Lindbergh case and urging speed after her death while under questioning.
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Britain
Sharpe
London
House of Commons
Gove
Violet Sharpe
Miss Sharpe
Gangster Milford Jones Found Shot in Detroit Cabaret
The body of Milford Jones, linked to gangster Fred Burke, was found with a bullet wound in a Detroit cabaret. Police questioned the cabaret owner Jack Green and detained three young women who were present during the shooting.
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Detroit
Milford Jones
Fred Burke
Jack Green
Trade Balance Now Favorable
The Commerce Department reports a favorable U S foreign trade balance of about 20 million dollars for May. Exports reached roughly 132 million dollars while imports were about 112 million. Cotton exports in May totaled 501 thousand bales, down 44 thousand from April but up 165 thousand from May 1931. First five months cotton exports totaled 3.863 million bales, up 1.564 million from a year earlier.
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Washington
Commerce Department
United States
Department
Blimp Puritan Heads to Lake Alma Dedication
The blimp Puritan piloted by R. D. Wilson and Roland Blair departed Akron for Lake Alma State Park near Wellston Ohio where Governor George White was to dedicate the site.
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Wellston
Akron
R. D. Wilson
Roland Blair
New Lake Alma State Park
George White
Western Reserve President Speaks to Graduates in Sympathy
Cleveland June 16 Robert E Vinson president of Western Reserve University told the graduating class that he feels sympathy for new diploma earners. He said the world offers little welcome and many seek work that does not exist and goods that are not needed.
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Cleveland
Robert E. Vinson
Western Reserve University
Senate MPs Split on Patman Bonus Bill War Vets Rally in DC
The Senate Finance Committee refused the Patman Bonus Bill by a 14 to 2 vote while the House passed it 209 to 176 authorizing 2.4 billion in new currency for veteran bonus payments. Veterans march on Washington as Senate leaders vow to block the measure and President Hoover threatens a veto if sent to the White House.
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Washington
U.P
Senate Finance Committee
House
House of Representatives
Senate
Hoover
White House
Pacific
Guards In Near Riot At Glouster Mine
Disorder broke out in Glouster after two Ohio Collieries guards were arrested. Albert Bolin and a second unnamed guard were beaten by a mob of about 500 while transport to jail. authorities planned hearings and National Guard units were sent from Millfield to restore order.
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Glouster
Ohio Collieries Company
Albert Bolin
Depot Square
C. W. Fischer
Fischer
Bolin
Congress Goes To Work On Money Grants
Senate acts on key appropriation bills including a 318,218 Navy Department measure and aims to finish quick adjournment. House to consider Fulmer resolution enabling 40 million bushels of farm board wheat and 500 thousand bales of cotton for Red Cross relief.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
Navy Department
House
Fulmer
Farm Board
Red Cross
Ohio Delegation Backs Hoover At Republican Convention
Ohio 55 delegates split 42 to 79 against inserting a prohibition repeal plank, approving the resubmission plank for Hoover. The delegation later planned to unanimously back Hoover for renomination and Curtis for Vice President, barring changes.
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Chicago
U.P
Ohio
Hoover
Buckeye
Aaron Will
McArthur
Charles Curtis
Kansaa
Students plan Cambridge jail protest over coal strike
National Student League says 35 members from Ohio State Western Reserve and other colleges will protest at Cambridge Court House to demand jail access to miners charged in the bituminous coal strike. They say the group was in Cambridge to study strike areas. Samuel Levinger of Columbus is reported arrested for attempting to photograph prisoners at the Cambridge jail yard.
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Ohio College
Columbus
O.R
National Student League
Organization of
Student Liberals
Ohio State
Western Reserve
Cleveland College
Cambridge
Ohio
Samuel Levinger
Second baby murder found in Wood County
The body of a second infant was found in a ditch south of Rossford. Coroner Halford E. Whitacre returned a verdict of infanticide. No clue identified the murderer.
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Bowling Green
U.P
Wood County
Stanley Walski
Rossford
Halford E. Whitacre
Contracts Mailed To Teachers By Board Of Education
W. W. Ankenbrand announced that contracts signed by E. R. Walker and himself were mailed to teachers for the next school year after a board meeting last Monday night. Teachers are expected to return contracts within 10 days.
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W. W. Ankenbrand
E. R. Walker
Board of Education
Mr. Ankenbrand
Nomination Praise Seals Hoover Bid At National Convention
Joseph J. Scott of Los Angeles nominates Herbert Hoover for a second term, praising him as a home spun American and a master in human engineering. He lauds Hoover’s courage, faith, and service while warning against partisan attacks and urging unity for victory in November.
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Los Angeles
Hoover Courage
Chicago
U.R
Joseph J., Scott
Hoover
White House
Herbert Hoover
Scott
Halia
Congresa
California
United States
Whitesburg Bank Closes. Public Funds At Stake
Whitesburg Kentucky June 16 The Third National Bank Whitesburgs only bank closed Wednesday All public funds of city and county were deposited there.
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Whitesburg
Third National Bank
Cleveland Dentist’s Arraignment Deferred in Wife’s Death
Arraignment of Dr. John O. Steer a 41 year old Garfield Heights dentist on a blanket charge of homicide was postponed for two weeks at his counsel request. Police said Steer confessed beating his wife with a pistol which accidentally discharged. she died last night.
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Cleveland
John O. Steer
Garfield Heights
Steer
Republican Platform for 1932 Has 39 Parts and Hoover Praised
Chicago dispatch notes the Republican platform lists 39 sections including leadership by President Hoover. Key planks cover unemployment, public finance, the gold standard, banking, tariffs, veterans, foreign policy, Latin America, disarmament, and labor, with emphasis on state local relief and balanced budgets.
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Republican Party
Hoover
Chicago
Will Talks to Curtis Desires Dry Head Wet Tail
In a Chicago exchange the author relays Curtis stating he was assured of his Senate seat and would run if notified. Curtis explains the party prefers a dry head and wet tail ticket and mentions Dawes as a possible candidate. Dawes at the Willard Hotel in Washington declines comment while urged to take on essential duties.
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Will
Curtis
Chicago
Mr. Dawes
Gen. Dawes
Washington
Willard Hotel
Eves
Repeal clash rocks Republican convention crowd
At a Chicago stadium convention floor fight, Prohibition repeal supporters were defeated as boos jeers and cheers echoed. Delegates from Nevada Kansas Illinois Indiana voiced lines while Senator Bingham drew support and a lighthearted mood with parades and makeshift beer props.
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Chicago
James R. Garfield
Platform Committee
Garfield
Gallery
National Party
Hoover Nominated Again by Republicans at National Convention
The Republican National Convention convened at Chicago and nominated Herbert Hoover for president for a second term. Joseph France of Maryland emerged as Hoover’s lone major opponent, with talk of other potential candidates for vice president and ongoing deliberations on the party platform and ticket.
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Chicago
Herbert Hoover
United States
U.2
Charlies HM. Curtin
Ure
Joseph L. Scott
Lou Ane Welea
Mr. Hoover
Sandblast
Portland
Orecon
Joseph France
Maryland
Wisconsin
Blaine
Cousens
Michigan
Florida
G. Leonard Replogle
Steel Man
MacNider
Canada
American Legion
Hurley
Therm
Tois
Charles
Josephs France
L. B.blast
Ore
France
Bent Hoover
Senators Try To Pass 2.4 Billion Bonus Bill
Senate leaders aim to approve a 2.4 billion dollar bonus measure today to send World War I veterans home. The bonus army vows to stay until payment, amid food shortages and worsening mud in camps, as a presidential veto threatens defeat.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
Tragic End After Runaway Trio Rides Freight Car
Cleveland June 16 A runaway youth expedition ends in death as Paul Goslyn 13 is killed instantly when his head strikes a wire while atop a Nickel Plate train. Two companions Thomes Johnston 17 and Alvin Seamart of Toledo escape injury and are reported safe.
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Cleveland
Paul Goslyn
Goslyn
Thomes Johnston
Alvin Seamart
Toledo
Seven Youths Plead Guilty in Chillicothe Escape Case
Seven youths indicted by the Ohio Grand Jury admitted guilt today in a Chillicothe reform school escape case. Named arraignees include Donald Cameron Arley Collings Douglas Jr Orvis Kirby Kelly Gerald Eugene Page John Allaburgski. United District Judge Benson will pass sentence.
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Columbus
United States
Chillicothe
Donald Cameron
Arley Collings
Douglas, Jr
Orvis Kirby
Kelly
Gerald Eugene Page
John Allaburgski
United District
Benson “Wy
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Latin America
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Fess
My Lyle
Wilson United Press
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Fred Haizar
Kansas
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Bingham
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