Strangler to Have His Sanity Tested
AN FRANCISCO June 25 Albert Walter Jr confessed attack on Blanche Cousins and tentatively decided to cooperate with the public defender for a forthcoming sanity trial. He will be aided by his tearful wife Angela and anxious father who had conflicts with him after a head injury in 1920 when struck by a train at Charleston West Virginia.
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Blanche Cousins
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New York
Boston
Angela Walter
Charleston
Jafsie Attends As Good American at Convention
Philadelphia dispatch reports John F. Condon known as Jafsie arriving at the Democratic convention as a loyal American and credited President Roosevelt with prompting the Hauptmann arrest. He discussed the Lindbergh case, noted he could speak freely now, and insisted his Democrat ties span from New York. He recalled tracing the ransom note to Hauptmann.
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Lindbergh
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Bruno Hauptmann
Condon
Col. Lindbergh
Roosevelt
Prexi
Hauptmann
Po- Sen
Convention Ballyhoo Exposes Absurdity of Party Nominating
The piece lampoons a political convention, calling the nomination process a circus of cynicism and ballyhoo. It notes noisy band music, empty motions, and a lack of substantive critique, while contrasting public performance with private discussions about Roosevelt and Hoover. The writer describes attendees as drunkenly swayed by factions and questions the seriousness of the proceedings.
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Statesman
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Democratic Delegations Expected at Rally Here
South Charleston Democrats and Kanawha county Democratic executive committee plan to attend the Roosevelt nominators rally at Charleston high school auditorium tomorrow night. Doors open 7 30 with entertainment by the Colonels Orchestra and short talks beginning at 8. Dr G C Robertson will speak and introduce Paul Wehrle. At 9 Charleston time the broadcast of Roosevelt's acceptance address from Philadelphia will be heard. Tickets bought in Charleston good at all rallies and may be purchased at the auditorium. County candidates to be introduced. Republicans invited to listen.
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Kanawha County
Democratic Executive Committee
Charleston
William Woodroe
Colonels Orchestra
G. C. Robertson
Fomer
Paul Wehrle
Roosvelt
Philadelphia
United States
Woodroe
Roosevelt
Fashionable Wariness as Roosevelt Nominating Circus Unfolds
The piece criticizes the Roosevelt nominating process and party socialites’ squabbles in Washington. It mocks the suffering of the poor while pillorying convention chatter, noting rich officials’ indifference and a culture of opportunistic celebration amid looming political upheaval. A New Zealand note about Morrinsville and a speeding arrest in Whitecen, England, conclude the fragment.
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Morrinsville
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Witescen
England
James Freeman
Father Follows Two Sons in Death
Weirton reported that Thomas McGavitt aged 53 died of burns in a Steubenville hospital after reentering a flaming home to try to rescue his sleeping son. His three sons Michael 9 and Harry 15 perished in the blaze. William 14 was hospitalized in critical condition.
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Thomas McGavitt
Steubenville
WPA
Michael
Harry McGavitt
McGavitt
Harry
William
McGavilt
Mary
Dorothy
R. L. Cummins
Glanjune
Martha Jane
Norris predicts Roosevelt win. eyes unity conference
Norris says FDR alone can carry Nebraska in November and hopes like minded lawmakers will convene soon to map action. He forecasts Roosevelt will win Kansas, notes his prophet stance breaks a long held political rule. Roosevelt spends morning signing 61 bills and shaping a Philadelphia acceptance address. White House aides estimate under 2,060 words.
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Roosevelt
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Kansas
Philadelphia
White House
Democrats End Two-Thirds Rule At Convention
The convention saw friction as Sen. Smith of South Carolina walked out during a Negro minister's prayer and again when a Negro congressman spoke. Smith later declared he was through with this convention. A note of harmony followed as Sen. Guffey read Mayor S. Davis Wilson of Philadelphia’s proclamation for Roosevelt Day. Robinson’s gavel marked the closing at 4:28 p.m. Eastern.
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Sen. Smith
South Carolina
Mitchell
Illnois
Sen. Guffey
Pennsylvania
S. Davis Wilson
Philadelphia
Rooseevelt
Robinson
Corres
Judge Shepherd of Denver Visits Charleston Court
Judge Ellett Shepherd of Denver municipal court visited Judge Cyrus W. Hall in Charleston municipal court yesterday. They were schoolmates at Charleston high school. Shepherd left Charleston for Denver in 1921 to improve his health. He is visiting his father A. RB. Shepherd of Spring Hill.
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Ellett Shepherd
Municipal Court of
Denver
Cyrus W. Hall
Charleston High School
Shepherd
Charleston
A. RB. Shepherd
Spring Hill
Lawyers Endorse Ross for State Supreme Court Seat
Democratic Mercer county bar association members endorsed Ross Walter V. Ross, retired as state manager of the Home Owners Loan Corporation, for one of two Democratic nominations for Judge of the state Supreme Court. The endorsement followed the association's annual meeting as Poland notes rising government revenues with a hoped surplus this year. Oil output in Romania remains down from a year ago amid economic shifts. Egypt reports a weak winter tourist season impacting local business.
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Walter V. Ross
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Mercer County Bar Association
State
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