Architecture and power plays at national committee meeting
Delegates struggle with selecting national committee members as vacancies, protests rise from Arizona, and Mrs Childers of Tennessee pushes a rule to limit name lists. Sen Byrnes proposes a vice presidential nomination rule as Robinson oversees proceedings in a sparse, time consuming gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Arizona
Frank Walker
National Committee
Cape of Philly
J. Murray Cooper
Virginia
W. A. Julian
U. S
Jim Farley
Louis McHenry Howe
Treasury
Pat Halligan
Childers
Tennessee
Mistic
Sen. Robinson
Garner Renominated Amid Smallest Democratic Crowd
John Manes Garner of Texas wins renomination for vice president by acclamation at the Democratic National Convention. Despite a tiny audience, delegates and supporters cheer Garner as the day’s proceedings unfold with remarks thanking Uncle Jim Farley and other party figures. The session runs late as delegates drift in and out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon Runyen
Universal Service
Philadelphia
John Manes Garner
Texas
Garner
Congpeas
Sonsad
Hattee
Jim Farley
Opti
Hanking
Mary W. Dewson
National Committee
William Jennings Bryan Jr
California
Charley Michelson
Bryan
David Fitzgerald
Connecticut
W. Forbes Morgan
Governor White
Mississippi
Clerk Lively Pushes for Fully Accredited Capitol Press Club
Capitol press affairs hinge on Senate Clerk Charles E. Lively's push for a recognized press club to grant floor access during sessions. He favors regular correspondents deciding who earns floor privilege and notes past overcrowding of journalists on the House floor. Lively is drafting a roster for the upcoming special session, with House Clerk John S. Hall preparing a parallel pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Charles E. Lively
Capital Press Club
Lively
House
Charles E. Hedges
John 8. Hall
Governor Allred Posed In Tan Abardine Suit
A Detroit newspaper portrait describes Gov. James V. Allred of Texas as a good looking, coal black haired figure wearing a tan abardine suit white linen and a black and white tie. He is pictured with a snappy watch and an arm tattoo while posing with a wide smile for early voters in the Lone Star state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Allred
Texas
Lone Star State
Alfred
Texas crowd hails Garner as greatest vice president
The speaker honors John Nance Garner of Uvalde aka Cactus Jack. Alfred, youthful but bold, evokes old time rabble rousers in oratorical style as Texans cheer him and again when he praises Garner as the greatest vice president in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
John Nance Garner
Uvalde
Cactus Jack
Alfred
Garner
Birth announcements from Gar, Gauley Bridge, and nearby towns
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wise of Gar announce the birth of a daughter Shirley Jean on June 10. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Hill of Gauley Bridge report the birth of Evelyn Lee on June 10. Mrs. Hill is the former Irene McIntyre. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown of Reed share a son born June 27 at McMillan hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Skaff of Court Street welcome a son born yesterday at St Francis hospital. A daughter Betty Jane born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gerstee of Rocky Fork on June 24. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Jiden of Dunbar Street announce Velma Jean on June 18. Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Good of Seventh Avenue announce Janet Carol on June 12. Twelve one reel color films are being made in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Wise
Gar. Tison
Shirley Jean
Wise
Eta Moore
High Coal
Evelyn Lee
John F. Hill
Gauley Bridge
Edward Brown
Reed
McMillan Hospital
Louis Skaff
Court Street
St. Francis Hospital
Betty Jane
Howard Gersiete
Rocky Fark
Ote
Austin Jiiden
Dunbar Street
Velma Jean
Seventh Avenue
Janet Carol
Garner Hears Self Named Takes Nap
A fragment notes Garner hearing himself named and takes a nap during a gala ceremony setting where President Eeend will be notified. The line hints at a page 1 continuation and a public appearance limited to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Hall
Eeend Be
Convention Week Climax Draws Early Rise
The article notes the climax of convention week with a leader rising early, slightly later than his routine in Washington due to nocturnal noises. Distinct figures and exact places are not clearly provided in the readable text.
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New Bridge
South Side
Charleston
Kasawhe
Virginia Street
Howse
Frank W. Ruth
the Reformed Church of
Bernville, Pa
Charles Bruce
Bibb Graves
Alabama
Roosevelt
Ren
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Gen. Robinson
Historyland
Ossan
Fina
Halland
Goma
America
Virginie
State Commission ON Conservation and Development Department
Capitol
Richmond
Now In Progress National Furniture CO
Zanawha ST
Clerk Lively
Capitol Press Club
Philippines
Virgie Bensh
Chalfonte
Brent Gell
Teash
Aniement Near
Coantry
Chih Cains
Health Studio
Pamela Brenton
Heel — Placa
Phees
Chevrolet
McMillion Motors, Inc
St. Dial
Vale
Bee
Chevrolet Motor Saki
Detroit
Mich
RAL Motors
Schmidt Motor Co
Cabin Creek Motor Co
Cabin Creek, W. Va
Reliance House
Blue Bell House
Manor Quick
Reliance
Walhue
Manor
One Coat
Reliance Shingle
Troma
Slis
Arter Paint & Glass Co
Hale Street
Seore
Chevrolat
Aleo
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