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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1928
Page
7
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United Press from Kansas City notes Hoover odds improve as anti Hoover factions signal possible Coolidge acceptance. It cites estimates placing Hoover at about nine hundred votes with five hundred forty five needed to secure the nomination, pending Pennsylvania results and upcoming state conventions.
Captain Emilio Carranza plans to resume his northward flight at 1 p.m. today, the Mexican embassy informed United Press. Weather conditions largely determine the schedule, with visibility and wind as the key factors.
Captain Emilio Carranza, Mexican airman, was forced down by fog near Light twenty five on the Washington Atlanta Airmail route at 3 45 this morning while flying from Mexico City to Washington. Local reports confirm he landed safely and is unharmed after the incident.
At Kansas City a large farm gathering voiced support for a Western candidate and criticized President Coolidge's veto of the McNary Haugen bill. Delegates and officials from thirty national and state farm groups pledged unitedly that the nominee must back farm relief. Badge distribution signaled solidarity among attendees and visitors.
Convention in Convention Hall in June 12 opened to nominate Herbert Hoover. Chairman Butler called the gathering to order at 11:30 am as delegates filled seats with banners bearing their delegation names and chiefs.
The report states Alfred Hoover won the Pennsylvania vote securing more than 545 Republican votes, meeting the threshold for nomination. The solid wins across the state push Hoover toward the party nomination as the process continues.
In a keynote speech Senator Fess denounced the bill as delaying the day of reckoning. He faced agitation from farm groups and expounded the Coolidge farm doctrine to the convention.
Nearly 1 000 fire service members attend the three day Texas Firemen's Association convention in Denton. Events include fighting demonstrations, pumping contests, and volunteer firefighting exhibits with an oil tank fire demonstration. Speakers include T M Campbell Jr state fire insurance commissioner J R Taplin Blackwell Okla president Southwestern Fire Chiefs Association and J J Ek Newell New York.
Two drivers offered simultaneous excuses after a collision at a street intersection. One claimed weak brakes, the other said he had none, sparking a brief exchange about who should have stopped. The incident was reported by United Press from Ranger.
East Texas sees tonight fair with cobbler in the northwest portion and Wednesday partly cloudy with scattered showers near the coast. Cooler conditions expected in northern areas. West Texas off equals tonight and Wednesday generally fair and cooler in the southeast portion tonight.
The Republican National Convention opens in Kansas City with over 12,000 watching as William M. Butler leads the session. Senator Simeons Fess serves as temporary speaker while rules, credentials, and organization are formed. The platform committee will hear witnesses and draft the party platform before voting begins, aiming for balloting by Thursday.
Lt Janns reports Miss Amelia Earhart climbed into the Friendship cockpit at 11 30 am to begin the long delayed Atlantic crossing. She is joined by Wilmer Stutz the pilot and Lou Gordon the mechanic. Perfect weather and Mabel Bell traveling up the coast to start her air race spur the crew.
Washington June 12 The Commerce Department aeronautics branch announced a plan to form an investigation board to analyze airplane crashes. Data from accidents will be used to eliminate frequent causes and lead to stricter piloting and construction regulations.
A damaged report states Italian air crew led by Nobileff or Nob and nine crewmen are immobilized with hands and feet frostbitten aboard a vessel near Kingsbay. Radio operators on the Italia and Citta M Lanu relay evolving efforts to reach land as two parts, three men each, struggle to survive.
More than 2,000 pile rollers put in Abilene for the Texas Pharmaceutical Association annual convention. More than 2,500 druggists from Texas and neighboring states were expected to attend the three day event opening today.
Report notes Thursday night or Friday adjournment possible for vice presidential nominating speeches and balloting. Leaders plan to adjourn Saturday if needed. Over 1,000 newspaper men attend with many photographers.chartered airplanes and telephoto transfers planned for quick dispatch to home offices.
June 12 Albany Governor Smith will not attend the Democratic convention in Houston. A large radio system will be installed in the executive mansion to keep him in touch with the balloting.
Berlin June 12 reports the cabinet of Dr. Wilhelm Marx resigning today. President von Hindenburg accepted the resignation and ordered formation of a new government. The Marx cabinet was a coalition of the Centre party German People's party National party and Bavarian People party.
Kansas City June 12 The Republican platform denounces prohibition nullificationists and deplores lavish political expenditure while praising economy. It was approved by most influential Republican leaders and will not be public until the platform committee signs off.
Washington date June 12 Mrs Coolidge's condition was reported better this morning The presidential vacation may start before the weekend
Nubile leads five crew members across Arctic ice hoping to reach rescue. three of the party are reported lost. The expedition from Kings Bay area split into three groups with contact lost to the main group as a disaster unfolds.
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