Senator Acbingon Running Mate Rumors Stir Convention
New York delegates whispered about Senator Acbingon as a running mate while other candidates vied for second place. Supporters urged Robinson of Arkansas for chairman and built cross state backing. Woollen Baker Stevenson Hull and Ross were named by various delegations as vice presidential possibilities amid a tense, hopeful convention atmosphere.
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Houston
Robinson
Arkansas
Montone
Massachusetts
Michigan
New York
New Jersey
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Evans
Lewis G. Stevenson
Bloomington
Adlai Stevenson
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Nellie Taylor
Wyoming
Pennsylvania
California
Utah
Idaho
Barkley
Kentucky
Silinose
Rainey
Fevenaen
Simeon Johnson
Cincinnati
Atlee ‘Omerene
City and Coalfield Items Office Removal Dr. Harry Steele Moves
Dr Harry Steele relocates his office to the 3rd floor of Bailey Building. Classified ads list six room modern brick apartment for rent on Rogere street and contact options including Slifkin Hotel Matt cigar stand or telephone 1789-L. Notices mention Coty products, West End Pharmacy, Raleigh Hotel dining, and music venues. A G I meeting is announced for memorial service at Engineers Hall and Shrine degree recipients travel to Wheeling for banquet and dance.
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Harry Steele
Bailey Building
Rogere Street
Tke Slifkin
Bitterness Over Dry Issue Provokes Heated Debate
The committee debated temperance and farm relief as prohibition hearings closed. Chairman Pittman announced five minutes remaining while Bishop Cannon urged equal time for antis. The full committee granted forty minutes for temperance speakers, then set a three hour block for farm relief input before proceeding to a twelve member subcommittee.
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Pittman
Bishop Cannon
Wet Advocate Accuses Bishop in Prohibition Clash
In Houston on June 27 the Democratic convention resolutions committee faced disruption as Sen Milard Tydings of Maryland clashed with Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Episcopal Church South over prohibition enforcement. Tydings accused Cannon of slander and false statements while Cannon pressed factual assertions about Maryland breweries and distilleries.
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Houston
Resolutions Committee
Milard Tydings
Maryland
James Cannon Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Virginia
West Virginia
Tydings
Dan
Pittman
Nevada
Tyding
Cannon
Edwards Presbyterian to Host Summer Vacation Programs
News of the Colored People reports Edward Presbyterian Church on North Mercer Street will devote Sunday services to the planned summer vacation program. Pastor Hyder speaks on Political Slavery in the morning, Rev. W. H. Johnson speaks at 1:30, with choir and congregation attending in a body. Christian Endeavor and Sunday school draw many youths to service as the church collaborates with its departments and volunteers. Mrs E R Hyder leaves for a Virginia Christian conference, pastor to continue education classes for boys and girls all summer. Also Rev A Jobowen preaches at Tabernacle Baptist Church, and Zion Church announces a preaching by Rev M P James at 8 pm. Willing Workeye meets. Mra Kent Brown undergoes hospital operation with wishes for quick recovery.
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Edward Presbyterian
Mercer Street
Hyder
W. H. Johnson
Bethel Church
Cesson
Meteéa
E. R. Hyder
Christian Conference For
Colored Women of
Virginia
Peteraburs
Randolph Dies Ex WV Lawmaker Founding Figure in Salem
Jemne F. Randolph 87 former West Virginia legislator from Wheeling during the 1854 capital era died at his daughter's home in Washington DC. A founder of Bedemcol or he resided at Salem West Virginia as his hometown in his later years.
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Just Randolph
Clarketurns
W Va
Jemne F. Randolph
West Virginia
Wheeling
Washington, D.C
Bedemcolor
Salem
Fists and flags erupt at party parley over prohibition
Delegates from North Carolina Alabama and Tennessee clashed over standards and a prohibition plank during a heated party parley. A heated melee broke a support, gaveling and shouting followed as Senator Robinson restored order. Compromise proposals emerged including pre adoption nominating speeches and law enforcement language.
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North Carolina
Alabama
A. H. Carmichael
Carmichael
Tennessee
Senator Robinson
Robinson
Florida
Drys
Walker
New York
Two Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in U S District Court
Two voluntary bankruptcy petitions were filed yesterday in the district court. The Presley Wiggly store of Matoaka lists liabilities of 6675.91 dollars and assets of 7417 dollars. The petition by Walter G Eanes of Princeton shows no listed liabilities or assets.
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United States District Court
Matoaka
Walter G Eanes
Princeton
Convicted of Stealing Watch Man Is Jailed
Dan Cormack charged with stealing a watch from L W Marshal of McComas was sentenced to eight days in jail and fined twenty dollars after a guilty verdict handed down yesterday before Laurie F Wauner of Montcalm. Cormack was arrested by Deputy Ace Bill Reynolds of Rock district.
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Dan Cormack
L. W. Marshal
McComas
Siu
A!artal
Laurie F . Waaner
Montcalm
Cormack
Ace Bill Reynolds
Rock District
Al's Supporters Confidence Grows in Nomination Push
Houston June 27 supporters of Governor Smith from his home state regard the formal placing of his name before the convention as the final step toward his presidential nomination. They expect a nomination tomorrow or tomorrow night, with some visitors predicting a full convention day finishing with platform adoption and running mate selection. George R. Van Namee, Smith manager, declined to forecast a swift finish but urged businesslike completion.
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Houston
Smith
George R. van Namee
New York
Walker
Jimmy
Texas
Junior Chautauqua Attracts Large Attendance In Bluefield
Many present for the junior chautauqua as Wednesday meeting drew a large crowd. Officers were elected except the mayor, to be chosen today amid feverish campaign activity. Eleanor Magans leads the group planning a Monday afternoon minstrel. The junior town pursues citizenship ideals and aims to make the event Bluefield's best yet.
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Eleanor Magans
Goeburn Bank to Liquidate in Norton Virginia
The Miners Bank of Commerce in Coeburn Va to liquidate after directors voted to stop accepting deposits and request a state examiner. Cashing assets and paying depositors with about 97 000 dollars in deposits and 54 000 dollars in margin expected. cashier Roger Warren and president Wi Lay cited mining downturn and mining area shrinkage as causes.
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Norton
Miners Bank of Commerce
Coeburn
State Banking Department
Roger
Warren
Abingdon
Wi Lay
State Bank Department
Sharp Battling Marks Parade For New Yorker
Sharp Battling Marks paraded for the New Yorker as vice presidential nominee eight years after his initial bid. His high voiced speech stirred the crowd, drowning bands as standards and banners rose from East and West amid shouting slogans and distant sirens recalling four years ago in New York.
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Democracy
New York
Senator Robinson Faces Protest Over Religious Toleration Plea
Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas served as permanent chairman when his remarks referencing Jefferson’s pleas for religious toleration provoked a demonstration. The protest escalated into heated fistfights and damaged state emblems.
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Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Jefferson
Mississippi Standards Clash in Hall as Smith Backers Riot
In a packed hall Mississippi supporters guard their standard against rival states amid a chaotic scene. Police, six or eight blue-clad officers and senators struggle to separate attackers as benches topple. Despite the melee, Mississippi maintains control and retains its banner while Alfred Smith gains the nomination for a third time.
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Miseleeippine
New York
Stephens
Houston
Dare
Tate
Migsesippi
North Carolina
Peraders
Mississippi
Croudast
Hardie
Smith
Senator Stephens
Mississppians
Robinson
Mississsppi
Alabama
Tennessee
Nelle Ross
Wyoming
Alfred Smith
Nominaton
Colora
Iheland
Ruth Bryan Owen Wins Historic Florida Nomination
Florida selects Ruth Bryan Owen for Congress as the first woman from the Old South to gain a major party nomination. Daughter of William Jennings Bryan, Owen, 40, will join the House, carrying a legacy of public service and advocacy. She has lectured nationwide, served on the National Council for Child Welfare, taught public speaking at the University of Miami, and is mother to four. Owen will reside in Washington with her daughter Ruth I. and son John Bryan.
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Miami
Fla
Ruth Bryan Owen
William Jennings Bryan
Florida
Orida
Owen
House of Representatives
Bryan
Nebraska
Capitol
National Council For Child Welfare
ASKS WAIT TO PREVENT HIGHER TAX ON TRUCKS
Charleston June 27 A petition for an injunction to restrain the state road commission from reclassifying licenses for trucks used to deliver goods was filed in Kanawha county circuit court by the Plaff and Smith Building Supply Company of Charleston. The company carries sand gravel and other building materials in its trucks and delivery charges are paid by purchasers. The road commission ruling would reclassify the trucks as common carriers and nearly double the license fee for these delivery vehicles.
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Charleston
W. Va
State Road Commission
Kanawha County
Plaff and Smith Building Supply Company
Road Commission
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