Roosevelt delegates spur two thirds rule fight at Chicago
In Chicago on June 25 1932 Illinois Lewis releases a block of 58 delegates amid a heated fight over abolishing the two thirds nominating rule. Roosevelt leaders claim 700 plus votes while opponents warn of a bolt as Davis Baker Cox and Tammany weigh their positions amid platform debates and New York influence.
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Lewis
Illinois
Roosevelt
Davis
Baker
Cox
Chieago
New York
Tammany
Tiligpis
Onator
Lewie
Michigan Avenue
John W. Davis
Chicago
Ohio
Newton D. Baker
James M. Cox
Frank Hague
New Jersey
Alfred B. Smith
Cermak
Roosevelt Hurries Back to State Center
Albany dispatch reports Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt hurries from Hyde Park to Albany to resume duties and relay word of Chicago campaign strides for the Democratic presidential nomination. He briefly planned a quiet weekend at his Hyde Park home before returning to the capital tonight.
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Roosevelt
State Center
Albany
N. Y
Hyde Park
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
New York
Hopes Dim for Unemployment Relief Bill Revision
The Day In Washington reports pressure from House and Senate sponsors as President opposition cools efforts to revise the $2.3 billion unemployment relief measure. Senator McNary signals a reconsideration of the economy bill vote while police tighten amid a war voter bonus case. The House agriculture panel backs an emergency farm relief plan by 11 to 10, and the Senate approves a $1 million cut in prohibition enforcement funds.
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Associated Press
House
Senate
McNary
Oregon
House Agriculture Committee
Hired man denies part in Mamie Thurman murder
Clarence Stephenson a hired Negro laborer pleads ignorance of Mrs Mamie Thurman slaying as Logan County officials hold a crowded preliminary hearing. State police and sheriffs monitored the courtroom while his employer Harry Robertson faced murder charges without being called to testify.
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Emmett Scagge
Hatfield
Charles Estep
Defense Counsel
Stephenson
R. B. Harris
Committee Votes Aid Plan Approval
Washington June 25 The house agriculture committee approved an emergency farm relief plan to boost farm income for one year. It was sponsored by Representative Rainey and passed eleven to ten along party lines. The measure faces slim chances for further action this session as the rules committee has not acted on related relief bills.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Rainey
House
Rules Committee
Cadere
Stormy session on repeal plank rules in Democratic platform
In Chicago on June 25 a stormy Democratic platform committee session backed a tentative prohibition plank seeking immediate submission of an amendment repealing the eighteenth to the people. Bishop Cannon spoke for a dry line as boos rang out, while a tariff plank and tariff commission were also drafted.
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Roosevelt
Illinoia
Platform Committee
Chicago
Democratic Platform Committee
Congress Hotel
James Cannon Jr
Smith
Cannon
Lausanne delegates back plan for international credit pool
At Lausanne on June 25 delegates to the reparations conference discussed a non political international credit pool to guarantee debts of financially strapped nations. The plan, backed by France, envisions the pool under the Bank of International Settlements with the aim of reviving private business by ensuring debt payments.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Danube
Bank of International Settlements
Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
Italy
Dino Grendi
Romeovernment
Signor
Grandi
Two Apollo youths killed in head on crash near Burgettstown
In Burgettstown Pennsylvania two Apollo youths Merle Kepp and Francis Bowser both 21 died when their car collided head on with a truck driven by 35 year old William Jones of Pittsburgh. Ralph Hayes and Joseph Maverick also of Apollo were injured. Jones and his helper Alfred Boe in sustained minor hurts.
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Burgettstown
Apollo
Merle Kepp
Francis Bowser
Ralph Hayes
Joseph Maverick
Steubenville
William Jones
Pittsburgh
Jones
Alfred Boein
Notables Prep for Democratic National Convention
Three Democratic figures ready for Chicago as the party nears its national convention. Former Senator James Reed of Missouri, long-shot candidate for the presidential nomination. Governor William H. Murray of Oklahoma, the state's favorite son and another outside possibility. Burton K. Wheeler, Montana delegate, may influence the liquor question.
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Chicago
James Reed
Missouri
William H
Bill
Murray
Oklahoma
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Defend Aid Bill Faces Hoover Pork Barrels Clash
Washington debates over a 2.3 billion unemployment relief bill see Speakers Garner and Senator Wagner defend the measure against President Hoover's pork barrelling critique. Senate and House conferees press to bridge gaps as adjournment looms and reconsideration moves surface. Wagner argues Hoover has erred repeatedly on relief policy.
Fire under Control After 20 Hour Forest Fire
A Monongahela national forest fire was contained after a 20 hour battle. About fifty acres burned and a private acre near Parsons also suffered damage. Ranger L. R. Gaudineer blamed careless fishermen for starting the blaze.
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Elkins, W. V
Monongahela National Forest
L. R. Gaudineer
National Forest
Ia Gre
Parsons
Louisiana Tangle Could Decide Seating On Floor
Chicago June 25 The Democratic convention floor may determine which Louisiana delegation is seated as conflict between Huey Long and Jared Y. Sanders supporters escalates. Sanders plans to appeal to the full convention if credentials fail, while Long backers seek Roosevelt alignment.
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Chicago
Huey Long
Democratic National Committee
Credentials Committee
Court of Last Resort
Long
Jared Y. Sanders
State Central Committee
Minnesota
Puerto Rico
Pennsylvania
Long Central Committee
Roosevelt Organization
Sanders
Indiana
Florida
Roosevelt
Louisiana
Confederate Soldiers Parade Through Washington in 60s Row
In Washington on June 25 avenues were cleared for Forrests cavalry and other Confederate troops once alarmed the North. Rebels rode along Pennsylvania Avenue with cheering crowds, bands playing, sons and daughters beside them, as four mounted comrades led the procession. Acting President Hoover’s aide reviewed the scene.
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Washington
National Capital
Forrest
Pennsylvania Avenue
Jereny Adame
Hoover
Donohue Murder Verdict Ends Uniontown Trial
In Uniontown Pennsylvania R C Bledsoe and Cosmo Stengeni were acquitted of the murder of Constable John F Donohue after nearly 11 hours of jury deliberation. The trial centered on testimony linked to Tony Bell whose confession aided the case but who was later acquitted in 1930.
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Uniontown
R. C. Bledsoe
Cosmo Stengeni
Masontown
John F. Donohue
John Donahue
Robert C. Bledsoe
Fayette County
Cosmo Stengoni
Bledsoe
Stengeni
Tony Bell
Buffalo
N. Y
Bell
Commonwealth
John Morrow
Miner deaths in blast at Old Ben Coal No 11 mine
At Coello Illinois a blast and ensuing fire at Old Ben Coal No 11 mine killed one worker and injured five others. Rescue teams battled flames as the men were trapped by the explosion. The incident occurred near Benton Illinois as responders rushed to the scene.
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Benton, Ill
Old Ben Coal Corporation
Coello
Here
Mercer County GOP fills two vacancies endorses Judge Lively
The Mercer county Republican executive committee met at the county court house in Princeton and filled two vacancies, set dates and meeting sites for magisterial conventions to pick delegates for the state judicial convention in Wheeling. The group adopted a resolution endorsing Judge Frank Lively for another term on the supreme court of appeals. J H Gadd urged tax relief through reduced expenses and a fair indirect tax system, proposing prisoner support at cost and a two year halt on land sales for delinquent taxes.
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Mercer County
Republican Executive Committee
Princeton
Wheeling
Frank Lively
Supreme Court of Appeals
J. H. Gadd
House of Delegates
West Virginia
Mr. Gadd
T. C. Townsend
School Land Commissioners
Air Visitors to City for West Virginia Air Tour
Harvey Amos announces Bluefield airport readiness for West Virginia first air tour and Bluefield summer air show. Lieutenant Starke to perform outside loop, with other stunts including balloon ascension parachute jump and bombing contest. Pilots arrive by 10 am from White Sulphur Springs, with events starting after lunch and a 50 cent parking fee split to unemployment fund.
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Harvey Amos
Bluefield
West Virginia
Hubert Starke
Charleston
Amos
Starke
Air Jourists
White SW
Phur Springs
Bellanca
White Sulphur
Weston
Special Session of Legislature Called July 12
President Hoover spends a quiet weekend at Rapidan Camp with only family and aides present. He abruptly left for the Virginia mountaintop retreat, ordering lunch baskets for traveling reporters as the trip began.
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Imray
President Hoover
Rapidan
Virginia
Whit House
Mia. Hoover
Herbert Hoover Jr
Wsnally
Eleven points included in WV governor relief call
Governor C a call for a July 12 special session lists eleven measures. They include enabling banks to borrow from the Reconstruction Finance Corp, tax delinquency and land sale timing changes, salaries and prisoner fee revisions, semiannual property tax payments, unemployment relief funds, and a new emergency revenue measure to balance the budget with indirect taxes on cigarettes and luxuries. The list also seeks constitutional levy limits and tax provisions for 1938.
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Charleston
W. Va
Conley
Eatatute
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
West Virginia
Legislature of
Congress of
United States
King of Siam to Bow to New Constitutional Rule
Bangkok June 26 Siamese leaders of the peoples party announce a bloodless revolution ends King Parajadhipok’s absolute power and establishes a constitutional monarchy. The king on holiday with his consort gave assent via telegram from Huahin saying he agrees with the new form of government.
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Bangkok
Siam
Parajadhipok
Peoples Party
Huahin
Paria
Foun
West Virginia calls special session to balance budget
Governor Conley issued a proclamation calling a July 12 special session with eleven topics. Aimed at raising about 2.25 million dollars via indirect taxation including tobacco, rebates, and tobacco luxuries, the measures seek to balance the state budget and provide unemployment relief. The agenda covers tax limits, bank loan authorizations, delinquent land sale laws, sheriffs fees, unemployment funds, and funding for the session. He urged nonpartisan action and unity to enact practical relief measures.
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Charleston
W. Va
Conley
Sesson
West Virginia
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East
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al Smith
Clarence Stephenson
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Marks
Bishop Cannon
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Garner
Wagner
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Wagner Senate
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Congress
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Wisconsin
New Yorker
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Hawley
Judge Lively
Townsend
WN Gall
Prajadhipok
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