Damage Suit 15 Still Unfinished
U S district court continued trial in Bailey and Cook vs Norfolk and Western Railway over alleged water diversion. Bean suit was continued. Greenbury vs Norfolk and Western ended with verdict for the railroad. Walters vs Appalachian Electric Power reached a compromise after an accident at Thomas No 2 leaving a $5,000 claim.
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United States District Court
H. L. Bailey
Bruce Cook
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Bean
J. O. Greenbury
The
Norfolk and Western
H. A. Walters
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Thomas No. 2
Byrd outlines proposed constitutional changes in Virginia
Governor Byrd argues for amendments to reform taxes and state government structure. He highlights 47 proposed changes, favors shorter ballots for three offices, local control of schools, and bond referendums. He warns of a central tax board and praises bipartisan support while touring Tazewell and Lebanon.
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K. H. Angell
Roanoke
Angell
State Board of Education
Richmond
State Board
General Assembly
Tazewell County
Byrd
Commissioner of Agriculture
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Congressman Deal
Congress
Senate
Biluefield
Tazewell
Court House
S. J. Thompson
Aldresa
Patrick Henry
George CC. Peery
Peery
Southwest
Lebanon
Henry Carter Stuart
Russell County
Stuart
Elk Garden Estate
GOP Platform Ignores Wet Force Appeals at Convention
At the convention Senator Borah warned the party would split if the McNary Haugen policy and equalization fee were pushed. Fort and Borah led Hoover’s faction against the majority plank, arguing the farmers’ aid would yield a bureaucratic state while Coolidge vetoes had been principled. The roll call favored Hoover’s side, signaling a sharp party split.
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Edge
Borah
Idaho
Presiden
Mark Woods
Nebraska
Adam McMullen
Calvin Coolidge
Hoover Named Republican Presidential Candidate
Telegram from Senator Moses congratulates Herbert Hoover as the Republican convention declares him its presidential nominee. The message emphasizes a united militant party and Hoover as the inevitable leader with the right training and character for the campaign.
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Moses
Victor
Kansas City
Herbert Hoover
Convention Urges Prompt Message From You
The convention, still in session, would appreciate a message from you. It notes your significant contribution to policies warmly approved by the people and hopes you can send it speedily.
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United States
Hoover Nomination Sparks Rousing Convention Speech
At Kansas City on June 14 delegates praised Herbert Hoover in a heated convention moment. A. A. Lilly and Charles J. Scheck seconded Guy D. Goff while McNab urged support for Hoover, praising his WWI relief work and loyalty to American farmers and workers.
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Kansas City
Hoover
Watson Curtis
Dowden
A. A. Lilly
Guy D. Goff
West Virginia
Board
Lilly
Moses
Charles J. Scheck
Wheeling
Sepa
Goff
Coolidge Nominated at Republican Convention Speech
President Coolidge was placed in nomination tonight by former Representative Ralph D. Cole of Ohio in a surprise speech before the Republican national convention in Kansas City. The motion evoked several minutes of demonstration.
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Coolidge
Convention Hall
Kansas City
Ralph D. Cole
Ohio
Hoover Nomination Praised at Republican Convention
John L. McNab of California urged Hoover as candidate for president, praising his Americanism, public service, and wartime leadership. He touted Hoover’s record from World War I and his roles in Harding and Coolidge cabinets, claiming Hoover saved U.S. farm industries and would guide prosperity.
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California
Batae Hoover
McNab
Republic
United States
Republican Party
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Milensk
Hunger's Gate
Kansas City
INS
John L. McNab
Secretary of Commerce
Harding
Coolidge
Goff Nominated by West Virginia in Republican Convention
A A Lilly of Charleston places Guy D. Goff in nomination as West Virginia’s illustrious son with a wartime record from the Civil War era. He is praised for service under Grant and Sherman, Libby Prison experiences, and spirit of union and Mountaineer patriotism.
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West Virginia
Guy D. Goff
A A. Lilly
Charleston
Lilly
Alleghenies
Magon and Dixon Line
Periol
Union Army
Grand Army of the Republic
Grant
Sherman
Libby
Republic
West Virginia Candidate Praised as Republican Pilot
A passionate endorsement lauds West Virginia's candidate as a fearless Republican leader. He is hailed as battle tested, loyal to party principles, and united with farmers and business interests, urging unity across states to secure national victory.
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Ohio
Nebraska
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Republican Party
Maine
Golden Gates
Pacific
Empire State
Keystone State
West Virginia
Lincoln
Great
Mississippi Basin
Rockies
Golden Gate
Page Nine
President Nears Goal for Summer
A dog in a station attracts attention barking at objects while the president greets crowds during a special car appearance.
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President Nears
Day
Thousands greet Coolidge party as train passes Wisconsin station
More than 1,000 people gathered at the Madison station on June 14 to watch the presidential special carrying the Coolidge vacation party pass through en route to the Brule.
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Madison
Wis
President Reads News Incomplete Arrival At Event
L. B. Nagler of the conservation commission presented the president’s gold non-resident fisherman badge to an attendant with the party to be given Mr. Coolidge after the train stopped for five minutes and the president did not appear.
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The
Conservation Commission
Unifo
Mr. Coolidge
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