First Ballot Gives Nomination to Robinson at Houston
George R. Wolmes reports from Sam Houston Hall in Houston on June 2 that Robinson secured the Democratic nomination on the first ballot as the party united behind the Arkansas senator. Delegates shifted to Robinson after initial rivalries faded, giving the nominee a two-thirds majority with key states and delegations still to vote.
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Sn.s
Sam Houston Hall
Houston
Tex
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E. Smith
New York
Joseph T. Robinaun
Arkansas
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Masaachusetts
Montana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
al Smith
Empire State
Democratic Party
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Baler
Seauair Doe Robinson
Arkan
Rmivention
Smth Smith
Reed Urges Unity As Democrats Rally In Te as
Senator Norris assails platform and fierce rally follows Fighting Reed of Missouri. The speech at 1 a.m. in Texas June calls for unity and support for the nominee amid heated party tensions. Demonstrations by delegates reflect high tension and determination to unite against the Republicans.
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Reed
Democratic Party
Texas
Tum
Kved
Noel
Missouri
Dem
Welch Moore Shoe Sale Opens With Largest Day In History
Despite muddy roads and rain, the Welch Moore shoe sale opened as the biggest opening day ever staged by the Veleva establishment. Ira L. Welch cited strong customer turnout from auto, train, and wagon travelers, with umbrellas and special bargains drawing crowds. staff reported robust sales and favorable early reception.
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Ira L. Welch
Wneon
Miny
Umbreligs
Shire
Meredith Bequeaths Estate to Family in Probate
The will of Edwin T. Meredith backs his family with control of Meredith Yarm Publications and life annuities. His mother Mrs. Minerva J. Meredith of Los Angeles will receive 3000 dollars annually for life, sister Miss Tys Belle Meredith gets 1600 annually for life, and insurance policies total 420000 dollars.
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Moines
Edwin T. Merdith
Willfilead
Meredith Yarm
Wnterest
Wiew
Meredith
Minerva J. Meredith
Los Angeles
Tsybelle Meredith
Dodge Brothers Chrysler merger blocked by judge order
New York Supreme Court Justice George Mullan denied C A Goddard and Lodge Brothers preference stockholders a permanent injunction to stop the Dodge Brothers Chrysler merger. The court held that Dodge Brothers must furnish a bond guaranteeing any amount awarded to stockholders claiming damage.
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New York
L. N.S
Supreme Court
George ¥. Mullan
C. A. Goddard
Lodge Brothers
Dodge Brothers and
Chrysler
Norris attacks party platforms over power trust remarks
Senator Norris of Nebraska assails the Democratic platform as remarkable for what it avoids and contrasts it with Republican practices. He cites power trust disclosures before the Federal Trade Commission, warns of machine politics, and argues for direct presidential voting and electoral reform to counter monopolistic influence. He criticizes Democratic leaders as timid amid large political machines.
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Norris
Nebra
Democratic Party
Kansas City
Water Power Trust
Norris Eda i Ee Ee
Lica
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Noreis
Dattn
Abulich
United States Senate
Houston
Annulment of Writ of Certiorari in Iowa Supreme Court
The Iowa Supreme Court annulled a writ of certiorari in a Montgomery county matter. County Attorney F E Billinga reported the notification this morning. A defendant was found guilty of contempt of court in a spring trial related to alleged sales.
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Red Oak
Supreme Court of Iowa
F. EB. Billinga
Supreme Court
Montgomery
Lct
Clarinda
Globe Girdlers Board Majestic At Sea Today
New York reporters note GLOB E Girdlers Henry Mears and Captain Charles Collyer aboard the White Star Olympic at sea on the first leg of a world odyssey planned for twenty three days. They left at five this morning in a powerful seaplane to overtake the Olympic which sailed at midnight. A radio update reported both crews aboard the Olympic and all well.
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Henry Mears
Charles Collyer
White Star
Olympic
Mears
Colly
Curtiss Field
Nantucket
Bald A. m
Marshall
Clyde Hudkins Suspended by Illinois Boxing Commission
Lincoln dispatch reports Clyde Hudkins brother and manager of Ace Hudkins has been suspended by the Illinois boxing commission. The charge cites starting arguments in a corner chat and disputing the commissioner's orders after the Walker bout in which Ace Hudkins lost. Chicago views the action as unfair and notes Hudkins protested the decision and statements.
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Neb
Clyde Hudkins
Ace Hudkins
Mickey Walker
Chicago
Ilinola Boxing Commission
Aon
Biaoks
Secretary Hoover to Spend Night in Old Home Town
Herbert Hoover plans a brief stop in his childhood town West Trane before continuing by special train to Palo Alto. A 100 year old entourage will accompany him as the presidential secretary makes a short overnight halt at a cottage associated with his youth.
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Cala Rapils
Ladune 2
Vivendi
Palo Alto
Calif
Local furniture dealer to build home on Seventh Street
Arthur J. Young, noted mortician and furniture dealer, contracts to erect a bungalow on the south half of the L. W. P. Dull tract at Seventh and Hazel streets after canceling a deal with Mrs Ruth Chase. Excavation to start Monday, H. Pi Hanan to supervise as contractor. Mrs Chase previously sold the north half to Dr Walt Knarry two years ago.
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Ruth
CG. A. Chase
L. W. P. Dull
Hazel
Chise
Walt Knarry Joca
Steamships Collision Off Cape Cod Injures Passengers
A pair of steamers collided off Cape Cod near Monontay Point, injuring about 100 passengers. The York to Yarnouth vessel and the Gret tviuh from Baltimore and Norfolk suffered damage. lifeboats and crew aided evacuations as the ships reached shore safely.
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York
Yarnouth
N. S
Irvishe
Grettviuh
Bigton
Baltimore
Norfolk
Monontay Point
Citiwiy
Shea
Archery Gallery Set to Open Tomorrow in City
E Sturtevant operator of the Hayaberger Shop on West Fifth Street announces the opening of an archery gallery on the eastern lots near his shop. A prize for the best archery score is offered on opening day. The gallery has been prepared in recent days and is ready to operate. Moving to Detroit Mr and Mrs Evans and family of 188 West Fifth Street depart for Detroit Michigan to establish their future home.
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E. Sturtevant
Operatoy
Detroit
Early Ball Scores From The Leagues
In the American League Philadelphia leads New York 3 to 0 in the fifth inning while Chicago trails Cleveland 0 to 2 in the third. National League action shows Cincinnati ahead Chicago 4 to 0 in the fourth inning.
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New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chie
Democratic Platform Highlights Prohibition And Agriculture
A Detroit Times report outlines the 1928 Democratic platform adopted at the convention. It calls for strict enforcement of the eighteenth amendment, support for agriculture with industry, and attacks on Republican corruption. It pledges creation of a federal farm board and critiques Coolidge for failed agricultural policy, leaning toward the McNary-Haugen style farm relief without subsidies.
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T N.S
Tiiutten Vox
Des2emocracy
Republi Cums
Kansas City
Pisco Party
Federal Farm
Federal Reserve Board
Bankaruld
Coolidge
Tegiala
Sistent
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