Dawes and Curtis Vain Clash Over Prohibition at Convention
The Chicago convention sees heated debate among delegates on Prohibition and party planks. Dawes and Curtis supporters push for the vice presidential and constitutional positions while Dawes seeks the top ticket. Delegates from Illinois and South Carolina shape seating and platform fights as hearings proceed and leaders seek unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Neaden
Hambright
Hes National Committee
Joseph W. Tolbert
Wa Platform Committee
Euberualon
Con
Moorer
Car saves children after street crash in Gardner Street
Haden Craft steered a car to avoid children playing in Gardner Street, veering off and wrecking the vehicle. He suffered facial injuries while several youngsters escaped serious harm, aided by Dr. Hugh B. Robins, city health commissioner, at the scene.
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Haden
Rand
Gardner Steert
Maden
Ives Fy Magazine Hollow
Tte
Childdren
Mn Racing
Tr. Hugh BR
Roblins
City Health Commisaaioner
Political theatre and partisan strain in economic crisis
The article recounts criticisms of Democratic obstruction in Congress during a national economic crisis. It cites Pickinson attacking the opposition for two years of hindering the president and warns that partisan gain would backfire as the nation faces a grave economic threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes Renderenip
Spolatse
Pickinson
Congress
Samson
Officials Weigh Changes to Books and GOP Backing
The Kanawha board’s push to alter textbooks faces political pressure from Republican candidates led by Tax Commissioner T C Townsend. Townsend aided the first change and may be courted again to influence the November ticket. Courts have limited the board to changing only portions of texts unless prices are unfair or discrimination shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha Circuit
Court
State Supreme Court
Thoes
T. C. Townsend
Townsend
Towtseed
Spilman
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Rant McNally Company
John C. Winston Company
Europe
America
West Virginia
Phil M. Cowles
Row, Petersen
Watson
Johnson Putitioning Company
American Book Company
Laldiaw Brothers
West Virginia Supplement
Constitution of the
Arthur P Budaon
Pedemurrer
Hudeon
Fractured Convention Report Slips From Speech To Quips
A muddled field report from a political convention recounts speeches, delays, and local color. The piece notes a Stanford man, Alice, a whooping cough, and a chaotic invocation. It mentions Dickinson, Hoover, Fess, Silas Strawn, mayor of Calengo, and Louie B Mayer amid theatrical antics and rumor of a $1000 reward for the speech author.
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Stanford
Alice
Paulina Longworth
Bimsec Fess
Dickinson
Hoover
Calengo
Silas Strawn
Chicago
Columbus
Maga
Fess
Coolidge
Mr. Hoover
Louie B. Mayer
California
Tee
Motra-Goldwyn-Meyer
Ccrnario de Parament
Louie
Finyd
Agale
Tilson
Connecticut
Convention Opens as Republicans Battle for Quiet Moments
The opening of the twentieth national Republican convention features tense moments as camera crews provoke Senator Fess and the chair orders a cut. Delegates rise to salute banners while the crowd bursts into the national anthem. Senator Dickinson of Iowa delivers a brisk keynote greeting, noting Dawes era work with restrained references and no Dawes demonstration allowed on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fess
USA
National Committee
Eneuights
Heral
Acme
Btrar
Senator Dickinson
Towa
Aeronatiuation Corporation
General Dawes
Fee
Dawes
Willebrandt Seeks Clear Plank On Repeal At Convention
Mrs Ma bel Walker Willebrandt a longtime dry advocate spoke in a Chicago radio address urging the Republican convention to adopt a repeal plank rather than disguising reform behind vague terms The speaker insisted the platform should plainly support repeal to preserve government order and avoid concealing the true aim of shifting policy
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Imauate
Ben
J. Dickin
Hoover
Stadiem Co
Michigen Avenue
Ime
Omming
Chicago
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Dry Cause
Xhie
Assault in dark alley leaves victim shaken at hospital
Struck on the head by an assailant early Monday morning, 28 year old Witlig Deinsen of Capitol Street reported being followed down a dark alley and robbed of money. He was treated at Charleston General Hospital, where he remained conscious and released after treatment.
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Witlig Deinsen
Capitol Street
Charleston General Hospital
Man Suffers Finger Amputation Repairing Car at Weat Charleston
Finger tip amputated when Cheeus B. Tully of Station B Weat Charleston attempted to repair an automobile tire. He injured a finger. hospital report says the tip was amputated and his condition is good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheeus B. Tully
Weat
Charleston
Senate Banking Fight Over Public Works Bond Stalls Progress
Negotiations intensify as the Senate Banking Committee reports unemployment relief in a substitute form to Garner data while leaders seek a compromise on the 500 million dollar public works bond. House optimism rises. resistance remains over the 300 million dollar relief bill and farm relief plan. Hoover endorses home town discount banks as the measure advances toward adjournment.
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Banking Committee
Senate
Hoover
House
Garher
McNary
Prohibition Debate Shapes Sessions at Congress Hotel
Prohibition dominates lengthy committee talks as anti and pro camps clash over submission to legislatures or state conventions. Key figures like Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler and James Wadsworth led anti-prohibition voices, while Ernest H. Cherrington and Daniel Poling argued for enforcement. President Hoover’s influence and last minute talks kept tensions high as resolutions committee debated resubmission and broader policy questions.
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White House
Everstiing
Congress Hotel
Nicholas Murray Buller
James W. Wadsworth
New York
Ree Peal
Ernest H. Cherrington
Board of Strategy
Daniel A. Poling
Toy Enforcement
Washington
Hoover
Abe
James
R. Garfield
Ohio
Resolutions committee shapes Hoover era farm and tariff planks
A crowded resolutions session smoothed over farm relief, tariff and foreign affairs topics in a Hoover era platform. The farm board is urged retained with Reconstruction Finance support, while prohibition battles and silver conference plans dominate debate among leaders and ambassadors. Secretary Hurley attended, signaling administration interest.
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Resolutions Committee
Hoover
Tarit Foreign Affairs
Callines
Farm Board
Reconstruction Finarice Corporation
Republican Platform
Hurley
Revolution
Oklahoma
Henry Ju. Allen
Kansas
Daniel A. Foling
Allied Forces For Enforcement
Anti-Saloon League
Becretanee Mills
Hyde
New York
Missouri
Death Delays As Veterans Protests Continue
An article notes veterans gathering after a death announcement and delay, with police estimating 500 planning to leave the city due to heavy rains over three days. Timber estimates range from 14 000 to over 20 000, per sources, while the senate and president consider the measure.
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Senate
Menaure
Yelwrann
Funeral Services Held For Rev M L Wood At Huntington
Hundreds attended the funeral of Rev M L Wood B D pastor of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Huntington. Attendees included Dr and Mrs C W Kemper and Rev William Breen Miller from Charleston. Dr A B Kelley officiated and Rev E Z Weester delivered the main address. Wood served Huntington 27 years after succeeding Dr Walker. He came from Staunton Virginia and originated from Bedford County. Body scheduled for burial in Richmond today.
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Clarington
M. L. Wood
Fifth Avenue Baptist
Huntington
Wood
Charleston
C. W. Kemper
T. ©. Johnnon
F. EB
Brintintool
William Breen Miller
Calgary
A.B. Kelley
Parkersburg
State Baptist Board
E. 2
Weester
Salem
Sevveral Huntington
Mr. Wood
Huntington Church
Dr. Walker
Bert
Staunton
Bedford County
Virginia
Richmond
Motorcycle Crash Injures 18 Year Old in McMilian Hospital
An 18 year old rider from Bmithera sustained a fractured jaw and head injuries when his motorcycle collided with a car yesterday morning. He is listed in serious condition at McMilian hospital.
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Eugene Corett
Bmithera
Texas
Heta
McMilian Hospital
McMillion Motors Named New Chevrolet Dealer in Charleston
McMillion Motors Inc takes over as the Chevrolet agency in Charleston effective immediately. G E Mexillian and his brother J F McBullion assume management, bringing experience from Wheeling. The firm, with 16 years in the Kanawha valley, will operate from Virginian Street and Maryland Avenue offering full Chevrolet models and factory service with a revamped service department.
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McMillion Motos
Chevrolet
Charleston
G. E. Mexilllan
Wheeling
Haa
J. F McBullion
McMillion Motors, Inc
Charlect
Plane Derelict Rescue Amid Ocean Storms
A rescue off the Azores describes a swimmer sighting a submerged airplane, the crew lowering a lifeboat in fading light. Stanley Hausner, rescued after a perilous plunge, survived with minor injuries as weather worsened to fog by midnight.
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Azores
Mint
Cire
Smicer- Ha
Stanley Hausner
Hausner
Fausner
Obituary notices from a 20th century local paper
Obituary notices report infant Ira Johnson of Pond Gap died at home of his parents Mr and Mire burial in McDaniel Cemetery Bell Creek. Also listed are rites for Charles B Bates 48 of Ashland Ky killed in Brookfield Mo auto crash and other memorial services for Wilbur Clement Carnes II, Egbert Ferrell, Theo Nada Honeker and W M Byrd with survivors and burial details.
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Johnson
Ira Allen Johnson
Bia
Mire
Ira Johnson
Pond Gap
Priday
McDaniel
Bell Creek
Charles
Charles B Bates
Ashland
Brookfield
Bates
C. A. Maticxs
Fast Bank
Charleston
Ada Shaver Eaten
Nancy
Jean Bews
Donald Te
Wilbur Clement Carnes
Fiabert Ferrell
Toy Egbert Ferrell
Com
Everett Ferrell
Beth and
Mra
Lige Boste
Spring Fork
Theo Nada Honsker
Theo Neda Honeker
George Honeker
Dunbar
Juanite
Juanita
Clayton
Bivian
Howard Lee
Wade Chapel
Putnam County
Violet Sharp Death Sparks London Protest and Funeral
Widespread protests in Britain followed by a government probe into Violet Sharpe s death by own action in Englewood New Jersey. The Smith commission in New York is to draft a report for the federal office as Violet s sister Emily says police harassment drove her crazy amid Lindbergh kidnapping fears. The funeral is planned in Brookside Cemetery after a marriage certificate lists an unknown husband.
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Briiiah
Protente
London
Violet Therpe
Morrow
Zngiewood
Smith Comm
New York
Violet
Herse T
Englewood
Emily
M J
Violet Sharpe
Dwight W. Norrow
Greenleaf Funeral
H. G. Shepherd
Brookside
Dleath
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Kanawhe Banking & Trust Co
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Mrs. Willebrandt
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W. M. Byrd
Lents Street
C. B. Jackson
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Caleyanda Byrd
Mnother
Lilian Tinsley
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Painie Coleman
June Johnson
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