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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Harbor Grace 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.

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.

Peking 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

E. L. Greever 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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