Smith Maintains Prohibition Stance Amid Nomination Talk
Governor Alfred B. Smith told reporters he has not changed his view on amending prohibition. Norman E. Mack said the governor’s stance is his own and would not resign as governor if nominated. Smith declined to name a possible vice presidential candidate, saying the choice is up to others to decide.
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New York
Alfred B. Smith
Norman Mack
Houston
Norman E. Mack
Smith
Mack
Texas
Reed
Missouri
Robinson
Arkansas
Claude G. Bowers
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
National Committee
George R. van Namee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
James A. Walker
New York City
George W. Olvany
Tammany
National
van Namee
Sam Fordyce
Charles Howell
Kansas City
Hull
George
Georgia
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Ritchie
Maryland
Waleh
Montana
Evans Woollen
Indiana
Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
Ayres
Kansas
Shaver
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Clem Shaver
George N. Peek
Harrison
Baptists Demand Honest Enforcement of Prohibition
Detroit June 21 Six major parties resolutions from the Northern Baptist convention demand honest and effective enforcement of prohibition laws. The six day meeting adjourned after a reception for 60 missionaries. The body pledges cooperation with the Anti Saloon League and the W C T U and urges a clear pledge in the Democratic platform to enforce the eighteenth amendment and related laws. The convention also endorses world court cooperation and calls for global evangelism in 1929.
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Detroit
Northern Baptist Convention
Denver
Anti-Saloon League
World Court
Coolidge
Houston
Texas
Haldeman Considers Endurance Flight Test in State
Capt George W Haldeman who joined Ruth Bilder on an attempted transatlantic flight spoke with Wheeling capitalists about a new endurance plane test at Field Manndeville. He then departed for Detroit to confer with Eddie Stinson, co pilot on a prior endurance flight.
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Wheeling
W. Va
George W. Haldeman
Ruth Bilder
Manndeville
Haldeman
Detroit
Eddie Stinson
Morgantown Mine Blast Probed After Fatal Explosion
Officials in Morgantown West Virginia investigated the National Fuel company mine blast that killed six workers and injured six others. Coroner S A Posten impaneled a jury for an inquest next Wednesday. State mines officials completed inspections and prepared a report.
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Morgantown
W. Va
National Fuel Company
S. A. Posten
State Department of Mines
Two men shape votes in 1932 race with Hoover backers
Sen Charles Republican, Hoover ally, is expected to attract many votes for the Hoover ticket. William F Kenney, a wealthy New York contractor, backs Gov. Smith, a major influence in the Democratic camp. Kenney is seen among Smith supporters at the Democratic convention.
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Sen
Charles Republican
Herbert Hoover
William F. Kenney
New York
Gov. Smith
Kenney
Earhart Flies Busy Schedule Delays Continent Trip
London June 21 Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon of the Friendship face a packed reception and luncheon schedule that postpones their weekend transatlantic trip. They spent the day at Croydon inspecting British planes, with Earhart drafting engagements and planning wreaths for Manchester’s Aviator gravesite and Whitehall cenotaph ceremonies.
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London
Amelia Earhart
Wilmer Stultz
Louis Gordon
Stultz
Gordon
Croydon
Miss Earhart
H. H. Bailey
The
Siam
Manchester
John Alcock
Arthur Whitten Brown
Atlantic
Letters Read In Utility Publicity Quiz
Washington reports at a federal trade commission inquiry into public utilities reveal J B Sheridan Missouri utility committee director censuring utility firms and calling Missouri editors God s Is He is questioned over claims about the Associated Press and admits some shared news had value Sheridan cites Governor Baker of Missouri then is excused after two days on the stand
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. B. Sheridan
Missouri Committee On Public Utilities Information
Missouri
Associated Press
Federal Trade Commission
Sheridan
Ess
St. Louis
News Association
Baker
Democrats Delay Delegate Lineups and Rally For Nominations
Houston June 21. With key leaders arriving late, Democrats paused convention alignments to await strategy. Van Namee and Mack denied rift over a prohibition statement, while Reed Hull and others prepared to enter Houston to push nomination efforts.
Coolidge Fishes With Fly Gear Delights Wisconsin Anglers
News from Superior Wisconsin reports President Coolidge fishing on Brule River using flies as bait while wearing a ten gallon hat and high boots. He eyed new tackle and postponed his office visit due to flooded roads. John Larock, Chippewa guide, will lead his woodland outings. The Wisconsin highway commission notes 40000 dollars spent in two weeks to repair routes to Cedar Island lodge.
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Superior
Wis
President Coolidge
Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
South Dakota
Lake Region
Cedar Island Lodge
Brule
Rapid City
Henry Clay Pierce
State Conservation Commission
John Larock
Larock
Winneboujou
Wisconsin Highway Commission
National Guard Called to Restore Kenosha Peace
Kenosha Wisconsin officials asked the governor for aid from the National Guard to restore peace and protect life and property amid riotous conditions. Louis Budenz, editor of Labor Age, called the situation a reign of terror in the imagination of manufacturers and said the request amounts to strike breaking.
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Kenosha
Wis
National Guard
Fred R. Zimmerman
Louis F. Budenz
Labor Age
Allen A. Company
Budens
Pennsylvania
West Virginia Spanish American War vets elect leaders
Weston WV June 21 Jace Shaffer of Parkersburg named departmental commander at the annual convention. Delegates hosted by Weston chamber of commerce banquet. Speakers included Col Henry Richmond Fort Hayes and Rev Allen P Wilson. Officers elected include C A Boyles senior vice commander and W A surgeon with Hughes Weston as Judge Advocate. Delegates to the national convention named along with alternates Ware Beckley Marlowe Parkersburg Price Buckhannon Griffin Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Black
Parkersburg
F. M. McPherson
W. Va
Cashier Fires On Bandits. $50,000 Recovered
Prescott Arizona June 21 two Oklahoma bound robbers entered Bank of Arizona Clarkdale branch. Cashier David Saunders shot dead William J Forrester 30 and the other Paul Hauffman 45 captured. Loot recovered and bandits pursued by Deputy Sheriff James Roberts.
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Prescott, Ariz
Arizona
Oklahoma
William J. Forrester
David Saunders
Paul Hauffman
Bank of Arizona
Clarkdale
Here
Saunders
Clerta
Forrester
James Roberts
Amundsen rescue efforts planned near Spitzbergen
The Kings Bay party planned new search actions for Roald Amundsen and two companions missing after leaving Tromsoe for Svalbard. Rescue focus shifts from Nobile to the Italia crew and the three men who sought land, with fog delaying aircraft and French ships aiding the search.
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Roald Amundsen
Leif Dietrichsen
Rene Guilbrand
Tromsoe
Norway
Svalbard
Geneval Nobile
Maddalena
Nobile
Kings Bay
Italia
Amuandsen
Guilbaud
Advent Bay
Spitzbergen
Amundsen
Penzo
Amundsen Fa
Strassbourg
Quentin Roosevelt
Archipeligo
Baptists Gather for One Day Sunday School Conven tion
More than thirty churches of the New Lebanon Baptist association will attend a one day Sunday school congress in Bluefield at Bluefield College. E T Smith Sunday school secretary for the Virginia Baptist general association will participate actively in the program.
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New Lebanon Association
New Lebanon Baptist Association
Bluefield
Bluefield College
E. T. Smith
Richmond
Virginnia Ba General Association
Reopening Sought in C and C Merger Case by Short Lines
Several short line railroads led by the Chicago Alton and Southern petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to reopen Chesapeake and Ohio merger proceedings. They seek to submit additional evidence challenging the commission’s findings and point to impacts on their operations and future competition.
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Washington
Chicago, Alton and Southern
Interstate Comme Commission
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Ped
Lae Commission
Virginia Democrats OK Platform and Houston Delegation
Virginia Democrats endorse graft fight and enforcement acts, name an uninstructed Houston delegation. Byrd elected national committeeman and Mrs. Watts national committeewoman. Glass and Munford decline reelection. Dry platform emphasises anti corruption. no unit rule enforced. Delegates depart for Houston by special train.
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Roanoke
Virginia
Houston
Committee On
United States
Carter Glass
Harry F. Byrd
Robert C. Watts
Glass
Beverly Rh. Munford
Richmond
Ader
George ©. Peery
Kenote
Swanson and Glass
Harry FP. Byrd
J. Murray Hooker
State Central Mittee
B&b. Lee Prinkle
G. Walter Mapp
W. T. Reed
R. C. Watts
Resolutions Committee
Comn
Peery
Leas
Democratic Party
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Swanson Byrd
Convention Highlights and Party Platform Endorsements
The document outlines endorsements of the eighteenth amendment and enforcement acts, attacks on graft, and calls for agricultural relief and tariff revision. It praises fiscal policy of the previous Democratic administration, tax reduction, and adherence to Jeffersonian principles. It favors workers compensation, criticizes Nicaragua policy, and supports restricted immigration, with praise for Virginia politics and Senator Swanson’s renomination.
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Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Nicaragua
Plank
Europe
Hihd
Virginia
Senator Swanson
Prince Carol Loses Divorce Case in Bucharest Court
In a quiet Bucharest courtroom a divorce was granted to Princess Helen of Greece from Prince Carol of Romania. The ruling left Carol absent, confirmed custody of King Michael, and cited Carol's alleged plots to regain the throne along with his companion Magda Lupescu.
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Bucharest
Prince Carol of
Romania
Helen
Greece
Carol
K. Rosenthal
Legation
Mihail
Michael
Emmanuel Pantasi
van Lessen
Rince
Carol May Uo
England
Brussels
Mlle
Magda Lupescu
Merger Farmer Barely Escapes Bull Attack Near Ada
Sam Bowling Mercer county farmer was injured when a bull attacked him on his farm near Ada. He was hospitalized at Bluefield sanitarium with fractures and serious injuries after the horn ripped his eye socket. condition reported favorable last night.
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Sam Bowling
Mercer ‘County
Ada
Bluefield
Bowling
Bull Pen
Wileg
Kiwanians Meet in Milwaukee for 1929 Convention
Milwaukee, Wisconsin was chosen as the 1929 Kiwanis International convention city after a spirited contest. Samuel Cummins of City, Missouri was elected president, and Raymond W. Casdena of Omaha, Nebraska was re-elected.
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Seattle
Wash
Milwaukee
Kiwanis
Samuel Cummins
City
Raymond W. Casedana
Omaha
Neb
Republicans Hold Open-Ended National Committee Session
The Republican national committee met in Washington, ratifying officers and naming officers for the drive to victory in November. Hubert Work announced headquarters for central, eastern, and western operations in Washington New York and Chicago and revealed plans to notify Hoover at Palo Alto and Curtis at Topeka.
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Washington
Hooves
Curtis
Hubert Work
Coolidge
Ralph E. Williams
Oregon
Alvin T. Hert
Kentucky
Daniel K. Pomeroy
New Jersey
Franklin W. Fort
Joseph R. Nutt
Ohio
Work
New York
Chicago
Hoover
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Curtin
Topeka
Hino Oom
Wai
C. C. Hamlin
Colorado
Charles D
Noe
Manley Foeeeen
Minnesota
Guy P. Gandett
Maine
Worth
Good
Charles D. Hiiles
Cali
Coal Operators Return From Merger Confab
A group of coal operators from New York traveled to discuss mergers of mines in southern West Virginia and Virginia. They returned yesterday noting a spirit of harmony at the meeting and many expressed that the merger is an assured project.
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New York
West Virginia
Virginia
Indictment Returned Against Candill Dennis for Murder
A grand jury in Giles County circuit court in Pearisburg returned an indictment charging Candill Dennis, 11, with the murder of Otey Laton, 15, at Laton’s home in Virginia. Dennis was released on bond for his appearance at a February arraignment after initial preliminary hearing.
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Giles County
Otey Laton
Newport
Pearisburg
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Kiwanians
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Candill Denmis
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