Democratic convention tests two thirds rule amid party optimism
The article notes Democratic leaders debate the two thirds rule amid optimism and infighting. Roosevelt supporters face confusion after he hints at maintaining the rule despite calls to abandon it. Republicans showcase religious diversity at their session with Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish leaders present as the Democrats invite Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army for a ten minute prayer.
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Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
Chicago
Raskob
General Motors
Democratic Party
Miss Booth
Cermak
Ak Ikake Esos
Paine Jefferson
Jefferson
Thomas Jerson
Suspect Held in Collicott Murder Tied to Los Angeles
Elmer Collicott and Davenport officials discuss reports that Norman O. Luce, arrested in Los Angeles, is held in connection with the 1924 Davenport murder of Ethel Collicott. Authorities traced a revolver and yellow jacket to Luce and identified him by fingerprints, with Luce denying involvement. Davenport seeks to bring him back for questioning.
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Norman Luce
Los Angeles
Cedar Rapids News
Elmer Collicott
Eighth Street
Scott County
Norman O. Luce
Collicott
Ethel Collicott
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Luce
Associated Press
Iowa
John P. Walker
the Ox
Doc White
Congress Advances Two Major Bills Amid Relief Talks
Congress moved forward on two key measures aimed at economy and unemployment relief. Conferees narrowed the Wagner relief to 200 million of a 300 million fund for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, with the rest to be distributed by the President. The House sent the national economy bill back to the Senate, signaling progress toward agreement. The Senate also examined the treasury post office supply bill for about 1.055 billion, slightly less than the House. Gardner Cowles Jr. was approved for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation board. The Senate Appropriations Committee released the last year’s second deficiency bill totaling 22.832 million.
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Washington
Congress
Senat
House
Reconstruction
Senate
Hoover
Treasury Post Office
Gardner Cowles, Jr
Des Moines
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Senate Appropriations Committee
Curtis trial hinges on Lindbergh testimony Inside Job claims
Col Charles A Lindbergh testified that John Hughes Curtis said a member of the Lindbergh household was involved in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Curtis described a two-man caper from Newark with a green sedan and a schooner at Cape May, with nurse Gretchen overseeing the infant during the abduction.
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Flemington, N. J
Edmund Bruce
Elmira
N. Y
John Hughes Curtis
Col
Charles A Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Col. Lindbergh
Curtis
Betty Gow
Ollie Wheatley
Hopewell
John
Eric
Nils
Newark
Gretchen
Cape May
N. J
Vets Organize To Fight For Bonus Plank
A new national veterans group formed in Chicago by 28 states aims to press for cash bonuses and broader benefits for World War I veterans at the Democratic National Convention. Ralph T. O’Neill of Kansas elected president. Congressmen Connery Rankin Patman and Rev Joseph Barnett named to push the plank. Attending were Gov Woodring of Kansas Maj Gen Tinley of Iowa and Mrs Donald McRae of Iowa.
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Chicago
National Democratic War Veterans Organization
Congress
Ralph T. O’neill
Kansas
American Legion
Connery
Massachusetts
Rankin
Mississippi
Patman
Texas
Joseph Barnett
Wisconsin
The
Legion
Woodring
Tinley
Iowa
Donald McRae
Legion Auxiliary
Wet plank to repeal Eighteenth Amendment tops Democratic plank
Delegates and supporters in Chicago agree on a wet plank calling for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and immediate modification of the Volstead Act to legalize beer and certain alcoholic beverages. The plank urges state supervision of liquor, federal protection against importation, and new revenue, with farm relief and prohibition planks still to be written.
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Chicago
David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
Congress
Democratic Party
Platform Committee
Farm Board
Obvious party impartiality noted at conventions
The piece argues steam rollers show political impartiality at party gatherings but notes at the polls the scene changes. It cites Al Smith as a reference and warns that politics this year carries explosive potential behind a sugary appearance in the era of the great silent vote.
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al Smith
Farm Couple Sought to Live On 320-Acre Dairy
A farm woman from a 320 acre operation writes that she and her husband, milking twenty cows by machine and raising four children, offer room and board to a respectable married couple without children. The couple would help with farm work and receive a small wage as a sample of life on that farm.
Letter Inspires Shelter Offer for Two Deserving People
The columnist reveals that a letter prompted her to offer shelter and meals to two needy individuals. She explains farm conditions prevent her husband from funding much assistance, and the plan would be reciprocal, a gesture many hardworking men would welcome.
Cedar Rapids murder suspect linked by fingerprints
A Davenport murder from eight years ago resurfaces as a Los Angeles burglary suspect is arrested. Police confirm fingerprints match those sent out for the Davenport slaying, tying the suspect to the old case through a long reach of law.
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Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Los Angeles
City Fund Trust for Orphans Seeks $10 Million
More than a century ago Stephen Girard an affluent Philadelphia merchant established a trust for an orphan school with funds to aid city taxpayers if balances remained. Now Mayor Moore requests $10 million from that fund to avert municipal bankruptcy.
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MRE
Stephen Girard
Phila- Pew
Moore
City Board divided over use of trust income
The city board majority opposes the mayor's plan for trust income as improper, while the city solicitor disagrees. The late Mr. Girard would likely oppose using the funds to shield politicians from their own folly, a graveyard perspective echoed in the discourse.
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Girard
Big Ten faces radio ban on football games
Commissioner John L. Griffith says Western Conference athletic directors oppose more radio broadcasts of Big Ten football. Eastern colleges already ban radios this fall. Disappearing gate receipts and costly stadiums are cited as reasons, with Iowa noting the implications.
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John L. Griffith
Iowa
State university faces big debt for athletic plant
The state university carries hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt for its athletic facility as part of a broader push for larger and better buildings. Taxpayers are not blamed in this situation, despite the costly expansion trend.
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State University
Jessup
Amendment Enacts Blue Sky Stock Law in New York
An amendment to New York blue sky stock sales law takes effect July 1. Attorneys warn many investors were harmed by worthless offerings and investors face late protections as market losses persisted.
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New York
Co Ee
Nurse sues McPherson kin for 200000 in breach of promise
A nurse sues Aimee Semple McPherson's husband for 200000 in breach of promise. She denies calling him a mama's boy and a sissy. The note suggests he joined his wife in broadcasting their marriage on air.
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Aimee Semple McPherson
Dave Hutton
Germany urges France to cancel war reparations talks
Germany advised France at Lausanne that all reparations parts must be cancelled. The session between representatives of both nations at the economic conference is likely to adjourn until fall, signaling a pause in diplomacy.
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Germany
France
Lausanne
Davenport Hunt for Norman Luce Ties Collicott Killing
Authorities linked Norman Luce to the Collicott murder through a killer's gun and jacket found near the crime scene. Don Davis traced weapon ownership and ballistic match. County Attorney John Weir sought papers to extradite Luce for trial amid further Dubuque charges as the Oxend booze runner.
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Davenport
Norman Luce
United States
Canada
Iowa
Collicott
Don Davis
Luce
John Weir
Dubuque
Convention Program Tuesday at Democratic National Convention
Official program lists events for Tuesday including invocation by Monsignor Ostrowski, credentials report, seating roll call, permanent organization showdown, Shouse Walsh chairmanship fight, address by permanent chairman, and rules report.
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Chicago
Monsignor Ostrowski
Shouse-Walsh
Wanted 7 cows for sale ad draws cash deal
Eight people answered the For Sale Want Ad. The cow sold immediately. Seven others seek similar cows and will watch Gazette Livestock For Sale ads. Start in at once with special low rates and 7 day ads.
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Gazette Livestock For
Tron Man Hutton Gets Jolt at Trial
David L Iron Man Hutton husband of Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton faced a breach of promise suit by Myrtle St Pierre nurse. Witness Betty O Dille Long Beach testified Hutton bragged in 1931 he planned to marry McPherson for her money and advancement.
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Los Angeles
David L
Iron Man
Will Rogers Lashes Democrats Over Back-Slapping Convention
In a caustic Chicago letter, Will Rogers criticizes the Democratic convention for agreement and inaction. He mocks Monday’s session as a Republican-like display and urges real fights, arguing Democrats must oppose speakers and uphold vigorous debate.
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Will Rogers
Iowans to Stick With Roosevelt at Democratic Convention
Iowa delegates to the Democratic National Convention will vote for Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt according to the unit rule. State Committeeman R. F. Mitchell of Fort Dodge said Iowa will stay with Roosevelt to the end, arguing opposing candidates cannot poll a majority.
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Chicago
Iowa
Franklin D. Roosevelt
R. F. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Two-thirds Rule in Iowa Delegation Sparks Convention Vote
Chicago AP reports a renewed clash over preserving the two-thirds rule at the Democratic national convention. The rules committee approved a plan to allow abrogation after six ballots, with a caucus on Tuesday expected to revisit the issue. Delegates split on the change, with some claiming two new votes to tilt the balance, while proponents argue their position remains firm. H M Cooper backed Walsh for permanent chairman.
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Chicago
Iowa
Rules Committee
J. W. Powers
Denison
H. M. Cooper
Marshalltown
Committee On Permanent Organization
Senator Walsh
Roosevelt
Jouett Shouse
Thomas Walsh
Walsh
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Shouse
J. Bruce Kremer
Mild Temperatures After Cool Night In Cedar Rapids
A cool night followed a day of mild temperatures in Cedar Rapids. Temperatures fell from 80 at 3:30 p.m. to 74 at 7 p.m., 60 at midnight, and 58 at 5 a.m. Tuesday saw an uptrend with 62 at 7 a.m. and 72 at 9 a.m. Noon reached 81 and 84 by 2:30 p.m. The river level stayed about 1.5 feet above June average as fair weather persisted.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercury
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll This Year
Cedar Rapids reports annual highway toll data including total accidents injuries and fatalities on I71. Officials compile counts for road safety and enforcement planning.
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Cedar Rapids
Democratic majority in Chicago politics grows
By Morris de Haven Tracy in Chicago there is a definite majority in the democratic party as indicated in early reports. Continued on Page 15, Column 1.
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Morris DE Haven Tracy
Chicago
Iowans Near Riot in Huey Long Delegation Vote
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago the Iowa delegation clashed while voting on the minority report concerning the Louisiana delegation. Delegates shoved and scuffled, police intervened, and the roll call split 13 to 12 in favor of the minority report unseating Huey P. Lane's delegation.
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Chicago
Iowa
Louisiana
Huey P. Lane
Long Maintains Louisiana Delegation At Democratic Convention
At the Democratic national convention in Chicago the Louisiana delegation led by Senator Huey P. Long retained its seat as a minority report to unseat the group was defeated 638 to 514. The Iowa recount demand and heated exchanges marked a tense roll call with delegates demanding a poll and one member claiming to be double-crossed.
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Chicago
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Long
Roosevelt
Iowa
Barkley
T. Diamond
Sheldon
Frank O'Connor
Dubuque
Ed Dunn
Mason City, Inc
Cahill Speaks for anti-Long Delegates at Convention
Maurice Cahill of Cedar Rapids addressed the Democratic National Convention platform in Chicago to support anti Huey Long delegates from Louisiana. He declared no interest beyond fair dealing and asserted justice favors the anti Long side. Huey Long followed with a fifteen minute defense of his delegation’s selection procedure.
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Cedar Rapids
Maurice Cahill
Iowa
Louisiana
International News Service
Chicago
Cahill
Long
Huey Long
Raspberry strawberries blend by Harry J Lay intrigues guests
Kansas City chef Harry J Lay serves a new fruit hybrid called raspberry strawberries. The mix combines raspberry flavor with a strawberry-like appearance, drawing curiosity as guests sample the dish.
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Kansas City, Mo
Harry J. Lay
Church in the Woods funds Camp Good Health with drive
The annual outdoor service in Bever Park by Peoples Church raised 21.10 for Camp Good Health. The fund supports medically aided, supervised summer care for physically handicapped children, with nurses from the Public Health Nursing Bureau overseeing medication, meals, rest, and activities.
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Bever Park
Peoples Church
Camp Good Health
Public Health Nursing Bureau
Good Health
Ceed
R Donaco
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Roosevelt delegation seats gain in Minnesota vote at DNC
The Roosevelt delegation from Minnesota won a majority vote Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention. The informal poll signals support for Walsh for the Shouse job, with Chicago Stadium hosting the event.
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Tavors Walsh
Chicago Stadium
Roosevelt
Minnesota
Senate Walsh Set To Clinch Democratic Chair Amid Split
An informal Chicago poll of delegations at the Democratic convention shows Senator Walsh of Montana leading for the permanent chair, with pledged support around 399.5 and 477.5 elsewhere amid uncertainty and possible delegation splits. a simple majority will decide as the convention opens.
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Chicago
Walsh
Montana
Roosevelt forces clash as convention rethinks rules and chair
Confusion marked the Democratic National Convention as Roosevelt and anti Roosevelt factions debated rules for nomination and chairmanship. The two thirds rule remained while factions pressed for the platform before nominations, amid bids to unseat Long and Hoidal delegates and talk of Baker and Ritchie.
Roosevelt Denies Involvement in Nominating Rule Change
Gov. Franklins Roosevelt said he had no part in the Democratic National Convention rules committee action in Chicago to eliminate the two thirds nomination rule. The move was announced Monday night. The statement stresses lack of involvement by the governor in the procedural change.
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Ithen
Rules Committee
Roosevelt
Albany
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Roosevelt foes weigh united front in Chicago talks
In Chicago, opponents of President Franklin D. Roosevelt begin discussions on possible cross party alliances to defeat him. The AP reports efforts to form a broad coalition as political currents shift ahead of the coming campaign.
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Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cowles Appointed to Reconstruction Corporation Board
The Senate confirmed Gardner Cowles Jr. of Iowa as a director of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, succeeding Charles G. Dawes. The action followed remarks by Senate Republican leader Watson regarding the appointment to the agency.
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Washington
Gardner Cowles, Jr
Iowa
Senate
Reconstruction Corporation
Charles G. Dawes
Watson
Hoover
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