Congress clears hurdle on economy bill amid relief loan talks
Washington reports the economy measure approved by the Senate as conferees agree on a $300 million fund for emergency relief loans to states. The package carries savings of 150 to 175 million and includes pay reductions for essential government workers. The move comes as Senate and House seek final action before the new fiscal year.
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Maryland Governor Ritchie in Chicago for Democratic convention
Gov Albert Ritchie of Maryland arrives in Chicago for the national Democratic convention. He consults with H. W. Jackson Baltimore mayor and Robert B. Ennis campaign manager as they map strategy for the dark horse bid.
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Ritchie
Maryland
Chicago
H. W. Jackson
Baltmore
Robert B. Ennis
Statewide rains cause river flooding and rail washouts in West Virginia
High waters from heavy overnight rain halted Virginian rail service between Roanoke and Charleston and washed out two C and O bridges in Logan County. Kisler and Braeholm bridges were blown in to avoid debris jams while portions of highways including the Cotton Hill cut off near Beck with Fayette County suffered pavement washouts.
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West Virginia
Virginian Railroad
Page
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Roanoke
Guyan
Guyan River
Logan County
Rum Creek
Hutchinson Coal Company
Fayette County
Koppers Coal Company
Ingram’s Branch
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Road Commission
Cotton Hill
Beckwith
Autopsy Reveals Bullets That Killed Prohibition Agent Watkins
Eli Watkins 52 of Bluefield, a veteran state prohibition agent, was shot in Bradshaw McDowell County while checking alcohol permits. An autopsy showed three bullets entered his back and traced their paths through the body. Funeral planned at Westminster Presbyterian this afternoon.
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Eli Watkins
Bluefield
Bradshaw
McDowell County
F. N. Andrews
Watkins
Harry G. Steele
Andrews
Luttrell Robson
Charleston
Robson
E. L. Roach
Bill Chrisley
Ezra Zirkle
E. Hawkes
Robert Hawkins
Sid Crowder
War
Nathan Hawkins
Prohibition
Hawkins
Means Accomplice in Lindy Case Arrested
New York June 28 An ex convict accused of acting the Lindbergh baby kidnapper in the Means McLean ransom plot was arraigned in federal court. Norman T Whitaker alias Neil Williams, linked to Fox No 19, was held in 100000 bond as agents probe deeper ties to the case.
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Gaston
B. Meane
Department of Justice
Norman T. Whitaker
Evalyn Walsh McLean
Washington
Whitaker
John F. Condon
Brooklyn
Neil Williams
McLean
Logan man shot to death by kin. youth confesses
Logan West Virginia June 28 Burll Farley Bryant 30 was shot dead on his porch as he sat at home His half brother Thomas Farley 18 surrendered to police and confessed the shooting The father Gordon Farley said Bryant had frequently abused and beaten the youth
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Shots Heard on Trace Mountain in Thurman Killing Case
Logan W Va June 28 A woman testified she heard shots on Trace Mountain the night Mrs M mie Thurman was killed and saw a Negro in a small sedan shortly before. Investigators found blood soaked car padding in a Robertson garage and continued the Robertson Stephenson hearing until July 1.
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Mmie Thurman
Mildred
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Hany Robertson
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Mack B. Strengle
Stephenson
Robertson
Streagle
Lindbergh Disputes Curtis Contact With Kidnapper
Col Charles A Lindbergh testified in the Curtis obstructing justice trial he does not believe Curtis had actual contact with the Lindbergh kidnappers. He described learning his baby was dead and identified the body by clothes and feet, while praising nurse Betty Gow and household staff. He reaffirmed faith in Dr John F Condon despite past arrangements of ransom.
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N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk Boat Builder
Lindbergh
Cirtié
Betty Gow
Colonel Lindbergh
Nuree
Ollie Wheatley
John F
Jassie) Condon
Tongue Slip Delights Delegates At Convention
A humorous misstatement by temporary chairman Barkley stirred laughter as delegates debated seating Louisiana. Mrs A Mitchell Palmer stood outside the platform committee door guarding her husband’s health, while Nancy Traylor, 19, watched from a box as attention focused on potential nominee rumors.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Platform Committee
Nancy Traylor
Lausanne Parley Nearing Closure After Failed Talks
Lausanne June 28 The six powers Britain Germany France Italy Belgium and Japan prepare to adjourn the reparations conference as no agreement is reached. Prime Minister MacDonald urged reconsideration but hopes fade as Herriot and Von Papen insist on firm positions.
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Switzerland
Raméay MacDonald
Great Britain
Edouard Herriot
France
Franz von Papen
Germany
MacDonald
Berlin
Paris
M. Herriot
Herri von Papen
Britain
Italy
Belgium
Japan
Woman Drowns As Laurel Creek Bridge Collapses
A rain swollen Laurel Creek flood washed away a bridge in Fayette County causing an automobile to plunge into the water. Misa Nora Martin, 50, of Stone Cliff, Fayette County, drowned. J. H Withrow and two sons escaped by swimming to shore and holding to branches. Miss Martin’s body was not recovered. Reports of further flood deaths near Laurel Creek were unverified.
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Beckley
W. Va
Laurel Creek
Fayette County
Misa Nora Martin
Stone Cliff
J. H Withrow
Sone
Miss Martin
Laurel Creek Coal Company
Fayette Commie
Greenwood
Chesapeake and Ohio
Prohibition Plank Delays Democratic Platform Action
Democratic platform work in Chicago stalls over the prohibition plank as Walsh and Roosevelt allies clash on timing and language. Walsh pushes immediate action toward repeal of the eighteenth amendment while Rooseveltians favor submission without committing the party. Smith allies demand action before the presidential vote.
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Jouett Shouse
Chicago
Democratic Resolutiona Committee
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Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Rooseveltians
William G. McAdoo
California
Senator Glass
Virginia
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Patman
Texas
Rankin
Mississippi
Connery
Legal Debate Sets Nomination Vote Threshold
Chicago June 28 It will take exactly 769 1-3 votes in the Democratic convention to nominate their candidate for the presidency this year The rules committee adopted a unanimous resolution proposing discarding the two thirds rule for the next convention four years hence It notes that the large fractional votes arise from delegations with more delegates than votes and may be a rare necessity in the future
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Chicago
Rules Committee
West Virginia Lines Breaks On Balloting In Democratic National Meeting
West Virginia delegates split on the Roosevelt ballot during the Democratic national convention. Four members—John J. Cornwell Gray Silver of Martinsburg J Lewis Bumgardner of Beckley and Thomas H B Curd of Welch—opposed seating the Minnesota delegation and cited contestant arguments rather than Roosevelt opposition. They discussed possible support for Newton D Baker or Harry Byrd if Roosevelt falters, noting both Martinsburg natives as favored choices.
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Roosevelt
John J. Cornwell
Gray
Silver
Martinsburg
J. Lewis Bumgardner
Beckley
Thomas H
Curd
Welch
Minnesota
New York
Newton D. Baker
Harry Byrd
Virginia
W. Va
C. EB. Smith
Fairmont
Walsh
Jouett Shouse
Rose Lee Smith
Clarksburg
Colorado
Jouett Shouse Faces Defeat with Gracious Smile
In Chicago on June 28 Jouett Shouse accepted his loss as permanent chairman of the Democratic convention with a courteous smile. He praised Senator Walsh for fairness and thanked his supporters for their help and effort.
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Chicago
Jouett Shouse
Walsh
Order of business at Democratic convention in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago lays out two more days of nominating speeches and balloting with speeches limited to 20 minutes and second speeches to five minutes. Debates on prohibition are expected. a possible night session may be held. Delegates are called to order at noon by Permanent Chairman Thomas J. Walsh with an invocation by Rev. Duncan Hodge Brown and the report of resolutions and platform committees.
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Chicago
Thomas J. Walsh
United States
Montana
Duncan Hodge Brown
St. James Cathedral
Two-Thirds Rule To Govern Ballot
Chicago June 28 The fight to abrogate the old two thirds rule was abandoned by the Roosevelt controlled rules committee and the convention unanimously approved retaining the rule for this year's nominating process. The Roosevelt forces, split on the issue, reversed the committee and then reversed again advising scrapping the rule if the convention deadlocks after six ballots.
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Roosevelt Controlled
Roosevelt
Rules Committee
Conven
Walsh Takes Over Reins At Chicago Democratic Nominating
Senator Walsh of Montana became permanent chairman of the Democratic convention in Chicago. He assailed Republican policies, tariff barriers, and the tax-and-debt burdens, urging liberal international cooperation as the party aims to revive the nation's economy and credit.
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Walsh
Montana
Madison Square Garden
Europe
Streas
Montana Senator Elected Permanent Chairman at Roosevelt Meet
Roosevelt Democrats pressed late into the night as Montana Senator Walsh won permanent chair with 626 to 528. The convention faced floor fights over prohibition and the Volstead Act with Alfred E. Smith set to address delegates. Huey Long boosted Roosevelt support in a platform session while New York and Tammany hints shaped behind-the-scenes strategy.
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Chicago
New York
Roosevelt
Ramora
Senator Walsh
James A. Farley
Tammany
Platform Committee
Alfred E. Smith
Huey Long
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Democrats Speed Convention Action at Chicago
At Chicago Stadium on June 28 Democrats pressed to finish convention business fast as delegates urged shorter debate on Louisiana and Minnesota seat contests. Temporary Chairman Barkley warned a 24 hour debate limit would be imposed if unanimity failed, and the rule carried amid a crowd eager to go home.
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Senate
Washington
Virginia Delegation Backs Byrd Nomination Fight
The Virginia delegation supported former Governor Byrd in the struggle over permanent chairman at the Democratic national convention. Speakers noted Byrd’s name amid subcommittee work on arrangements and the Shouse defeat marked a day of minority votes for Minnesota and Louisiana delegations. The report highlights the Virginia position and the broader debate on nomination strategies.
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