Coolidge Heads to Wisconsin on Two Day Summer Trip
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge leave Washington for the Cedar Game Lodge in Brule Wisconsin aboard a special nine car train. A nurse travels with the presidential car while cabinet members are not aboard to bid farewell. The president will detrain at Superior and travel by auto the remaining 25 miles. Captain Emile Carranza the Mexican aviator visits the White House and lunch follows at the Pan American Union. The Kansas City convention proceedings are followed via radio.
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Washington
Coolidges
Hoover
Kellogg
Sargent
White House
Secret Service
Coolidge
Cedar Game Lodge
Brule
Wisconsin
Superior
Kansan
Emile Carranza
Mexico City
Carranza
Pan-American Union
Rescuers Near Nobile Party In Arctic Search
Kings Bay Spitzbergen June 13 The Italian explorer Umberto Nobile and five companions drift on an ice floe as Norwegian arctic fliers prepare to fly over the pack ice from the Hobby. Capt Risser-Lareen and Lieut. Let zow Holm aim to drop supplies if able. Braganza ice breaker aids, aiming to Northern Spitzbergen.
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Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
Umberto Nobile
Risser-Lareen
Letzow Holm
Foynesland
North Cape
Mitring
Braganza
Italia
Rev J Tyler Frazier in Critical Condition
The Rev J Tyler Frazier veteran Holston conference Methodist church South was in extremely critical condition last night and unconscious all day His son C C Frazier president of Flat Top National Bank rushed from home to Chilhowie Virginia after learning of his father's illness
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J. Tyler Frazier
Holston
NOOVER DECLINES TO SEE CALLERS AT DC RESIDENCE
Washington reports a lull as Hoover nears possible presidential nomination. George Akerson returned from Kansas City to report while Hoover stays in his Commerce Department office avoiding talks on vice presidency, platform, or campaign. Police guard Hoover residence, aides assert he remains dominion over convention talks. Officials predict a cabinet resignation if nominated but not haste.
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Washington
Hoover
Kansas City
George E. Akerson
Commerce Department
Washington Police Department
Moyer
Akin Prevents Plane Hop Off at Harbor Grace
In Harbor Grace Newfoundland on June 13 a rainstorm halted Miss Mabel Bell and her party from preparing the Columbia monoplane for a Europe flight. Miss Bell and companions had planned to depart early tomorrow but weather and mid Atlantic concerns led to deferral. Amelia Earhart was in telegram contact, seeking a possible England departure via the ship Prandin to reach England, while smoother harbor water could aid takeoff.
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N. F
Mabel Bell
Columbia
Europe
Miss Boll
Oliver le Boutillier
Arthur Argles
Bell
mid-Atlantic
Queen of Diamonds
Amelia Earhart
Trepassey
England
Prandin
Earhart Monoplane Delayed In Trepassey Harbor
The Friendship failed to take off from Trepassey harbor after fuel unload and minor engine trouble. Amelia Earhart, growing impatient, expected a daylight transatlantic hop with pilot Wilmer Stultz and mechanic Lou Gordon confirming readiness for tomorrow morning as favorable weather held.
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Pass Trepassey
N. P
Amelia Earhart
England
Trepassey Harbor
Wilmer Stultz
Lou Gordon
Chinese General Seizes Palace in Peking Action
General Pa Chung Hei, Kwangsi commander, led 2000 troops to seize the Ank Yu Ting palace in Peking. He announced bringing 120000 more soldiers from Kwangsi and Hunan, aiming to boost Nationalist strength to over 500000 in the Peking and Tientsin region.
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Vie Naval Radio
Chung Hei
Hankong
Shanghai
Henkow
Fon
Ank Yu Ting
Hunan
Pal
Kwangs
Tientein
State Delegation to Fight Hoover Until Bitter End
Senator Goff vows steadfast fight as Henry D. Hatfield, a prominent convention visitor, leaves. The State delegation declares they will stay in the campaign to the finish, signaling continued opposition to Hoover.
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Hoover
Henry D. Hatfield
West Virginia Leads Roll Call Push at Republican Convention
West Virginia delegates push for a roll call on the Texas seat dispute with Attorney Charles J. Schuck signaling anti Hoover sentiment. John Marshall cites West Virginia’s two votes for the minority while Pepper Bradley and White back Hoover and Goff. Senator Goff remains hopeful as party leaders plan future strategy. Dr. Henry D. Hatfield returns to Huntington after talks with state leaders.
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Kansas City
West Virginia
Texas
Chas. J. Schuck
Wheeling
Schuck
National Committee
Fess
John Marshall
Parkersburg
Marshall
Rshall
Minority Report
Wade Pepper
Clarksburg
Hoover
J. G. Bradley
Dundon
A. B. White
Goff
Bradley
White
Mountain
Guy D. Goff
Pepper
Commerce
A. A. Lilly
Charleston
Henry D. Hatfield
Huntington
United States
Hatfield
Rival candidates may quit contest in Kansas City
Four allied presidential contenders Watson Goff Lowden and Curtis will decide tomorrow whether to press ahead with nomination speeches or withdraw. Informal talks were held tonight at Senator Watsons rooms, with a decision deferred until tomorrow amid the Hoover teat vote trend on credentials committee report adoption.
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Kansas City
Watson
Goff
Lowden
Curtis
Hoover
Credentials Committee
Clem Shaver Calls Committee Meeting
Clem Shaver chairman of the Democratic national committee called a meeting of the committee in Washington for June 25 to finish final convention arrangements before the national gathering.
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Clem Shaver
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Housoma
First Balloting May Be Delayed Until Tomorrow
Kansas City June 13 The Republican national convention may delay the first ballot to tomorrow with a busy day ahead. The program calls for 10 am CST call to order by Senator Moses and platform presentation by the resolutions committee. Names likely include Hoover Lowden Watson Curtis and Goff with seconding speeches planned.
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Kansas City
Moses
New Hampshire
Herman M. Cohen
Resolutions Committee
National Committee
Herbert Hoover
Frank O. Lowden
Watson
Indiana
Curtis
Kansas
Goff
West Virginia
Dawes Leads in Vice Presidential Race as Nomination Looms
Kansas City June 13 Dawes appears at the forefront of the vice presidential contest with Hoover silent and factions split over second place. Senator Deneen of Illinois is pushed by some admin men to block Dawes amid a field of over twenty candidates awaiting a nominee. Hoover unlikely to discuss a VP pick until nominated. Foremost interest centers in the Middle West as the map may shift. Both Dawes and Deneen favor Lowden, though Deneen initially opposed a ticket with Dawes.
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Kansas City
Dawes
Herbert Hoover
Senator Deneen
Illinois
Lemler
Deneen
Hoover
Middle West
Frank C. Lowden
Senate
Southern Operators seek appeal over lake cargo rates
E L Greever of Tazewell, chief counsel for Pocahontas Operators association, traveled to Washington to join lawyers for the Southern Operators Lake Cargo committee. They plan to appeal a commission order denying suspension of lake cargo coal rates set to take effect June 18 and will argue against the action in a forthcoming hearing.
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Tazewell
Pocahontas Operators Association
Capital
Washington, D. C
Greevers
Southern Operators Lake Cargo Committee
Lake Cargo
Commission On Thesday
Lake Cargo Committee
Commission
Tornado Nearly Destroys Pyatt Arkansas Town
A tornado struck Pyatt Arkansas twenty miles northeast of Harrison causing extensive destruction. About 50 buildings were destroyed and one man Tom Melton was seriously injured. Damage was estimated at 100000 dollars as the storm cut a three quarter mile swath through the town.
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Harrison
Ark
Pyatt
Tom Melton
Frelinghuysen Spent 50000 in New Jersey Senate Bid
Former Senator Joseph S. Frelinghuysen admitted spending 50 000 on his bid for the Republican nomination in the New Jersey Senate primaries. He said all funds were his and gifts from supporters were returned. Atlantic City candidate Robert M. Johnson testified about county Republican finances and payroll deductions. Senator King urged an investigation.
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Washington
Josephs. Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Reed Senate Campaign Funds Committee
United States Senate
Frelinghuysen
Robert M. Johnson
Atlantic City
New Jersey State Senate
Atlantic County
Republican platform pledges strict enforcement of prohibition
Kansas City June 13 A dry law plank was approved by the Republican resolutions committee and the full committee, pledging candidates to enforce the eighteenth amendment. The measure, for vigorous prohibition enforcement, is described as one of the era’s sweeping platforms, with Senator Borah threatening to push the issue at the convention.
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Kansas City
Borah
Idaho
George Washington
Republican platform committee votes on farm relief plank
Kansas City reports the resolutions committee rejects the equalization fee in the farm relief plank amid a flurry of votes. Senator Borah notes planks on law enforcement and campaign expenditures are adopted. Norbeck says fight over the equalization fee moves to the convention floor tomorrow.
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Kansas City
Borah
Idaho
Resolutions Committee
Republican Party
Norbeck
South Dakota
Stewart Contempt Case Sent to Jurymen Tonight
The jury in the Robert W. Stewart contempt case was locked up at 11:35 P.M. after deliberating since 1:05 P.M. The wealthy oil operator faces charges for refusing to answer questions before a Senate committee and will resume deliberations tomorrow.
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Washington
Robert W. Stewart
Senate
Political convention stalls as Mellon speaks for Hoover
Curious crowds listen as Andrew Mellon rises to claim Pennsylvania's 79 votes for Herbert Hoover but struggles to be heard, highlighting tensions at the convention.
Moses Takes Gavel as Republican Convention Opens
Kansas City observers watched George Moses of New Hampshire assume the permanent chairmanship at the Republican National Convention. He moved swiftly to quiet interruptions, pushing the proceedings forward with a firm, rough edged style. Sightseers noted the orderly audience, the abrupt Texas delegation confrontation, and the distinctive presence of Mrs. Walter Walker Willebrandt as the day closed.
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Kansas City
George Moses
New Hampshire
Texas
Moses
Mones
United States Senate
Walter Walker Willebrandt
Railroads Trim Lake Coal Rates as Commission Delays Action
Pittsburgh dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission denied B&O authorization to begin June 11 reduced coal rates. A July 13 filing requests June 18 effectiveness for a new schedule matching cuts by New York Central and others. B&O would set 1.26 per ton Pittsburg district 1.36 Connellsville 1.51 Fairmont area. earlier cuts by rivals narrowed the gap between Northern and Southern rates.
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Pittsburg
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
New York
Fairmont
W. Va
Commission
Pittsburgh
Rthern
Southern
New York Delegation Unanimously backs Hoover on First Ballot
The New York delegation at a caucus cast its ninety votes for Herbert Hoover on the first ballot. James W. Wadsworth opposed Hoover initially before moving the delegation to vote unanimously for Hoover, carried unanimously.
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New York
Hoover
Kansas City
Herbert Hoover
James W. Wadsworth
Convention Paragraphs Amid Delays at Republican Meeting
Delegates at the Republican convention faced long talking spans and slow credential reports. The room hummed with conversation as the band played and delegates debated, with some expressing homesickness and joking about Louisville travel plans.
Road map on knees hints at search for home
A reader glimpses a traveler with a large automobile road map spread across his knees. The scene suggests he is seeking directions home rather than focusing on a Californian, implying a quiet, personal moment of navigation and intent.
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Mabel Walker Willebrandte
Silent row as Mellon votes no amid minor report vote
In a credential committee session a reference to the presidential race arose during the minor report vote. Andrew W. Mellon voted no 79 times from his front row Pennsylvania seat, while a Hoover supporter in the delegation expressed approval of Mellon and remarked that once their minds are made up, they stay made up.
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Credential Committee
Andrew W. Mellon
Pennsylvania
Hoover
Treasury Secretary
Hall ushers puzzled by seatless patron mystery
Newspaper men circulated around the hall as ushers puzzled over a man who claimed not to have a seat. One journalist quoted the patron to the director saying he did not have a seat and was allowed to go.
Mellon Reads His Mail at Delegate Seat
Secretary Mellon appeared with a stack of letters and read his bulky mail from his delegate's seat. Photographers targeted him as he glanced at the correspondence, continuing to read despite the attention.
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Mellon
Microphones Fascinate Delegates At Luncheon Break
Delegates and visitors crowded the platform during a luncheon recess and whispered into the microphones, finding fascination in the device as several hundred gathered around to speak briefly.
Crashes Gate At Convention Entrance
Mrs. J C McConnell a 90 year old Hastings on Hudson resident pressed into the convention hall at door four asking for a ticket. Police Sergeant Warnock helped her inside and escorted her to an inner door. Senator Jim Reed a Missouri Democrat watched the Republican visitors and commented on speeches by Moses the chairman.
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Hastings-on-Hudson
N. Y
J. C. McConnell
Julian Warnock
Hastings-on- Hudson
Warnock
Cabinet quorum gathers in hotel lobby tonight
A cabinet quorum assembled briefly in the lobby of the Muehlebach hotel with President Coolidge distant from the session. Bach led a circle of old friends and convention visitors as Secretaries Wilbur Jardine Davie of war and labor, and Postmaster General New mingled nearby. Upstairs separate rooms housed Mellon and Secretary—partial, unclear details.
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Muehlebach
Coolidge
Bach
Wilpur, Jardine
Davie
War Department
Davis
Labor Department
New
Seersiacs Mellon
One Sided Vote Seats Love Star Hoover Delegates
Referring to Smith, he vows to bury the Democrat party and welcomes him with hospitable hands into a bloody grave, stirring political tension as Moses amuses with sharp jests.
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Love Star Hoover
Smith
Hoover movement tightens grip at convention amid farm relief fight
Kansas City June 13 delegates backed Hoover allies as they defeated an attempt to seating of anti Hoovers Texas and Florida delegates 659 1 2 to 399 1 2 New York then backed Hoover with 190 votes but the farm relief plank fight stalled ratification of the platform adjournment was voted until tomorrow Dawes dominated post nominating speculation and the scene showed Hoover workers favoring brisk action over lengthy oratory with plans for vice presidential talks after the nominee is chosen.
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Kansas City
Hoover
Commerce
Texas
Florida
New York
Dawes
Moses
Hoover Forces Triumph at Republican Convention Vote
Kansas City reports a first test vote at the Republican national convention showing Hoover forces crushing the opposing coalition 6591 2 to 2991 2 on seating contested delegates. Demonstrators outside clashed as platform deliberations resumed and leaders including Senator Moses mocked the Democrats.
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Hoover Supporters Smash
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