Women Keynotes At 1932 Democratic Meet Stir Floor
Report from the Democratic convention highlights women counting in the race for delegates and speakers. Notable figures include Mrs Woodrow Wilson and Rep Mary T Morton with activists like Mrs Benny Moskowitz and Mrs Carroll Miller shaping support for Al Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Reuben
New York
al Smith
Maryiena
Richie
Wooten
Husy Long
Louisiana
Woodrow Wilson
Mary T. Morton
New Jersey
Benny Moskowitz
Thin Dandee
Berton
Bmith
Toe Westcoharta
Obie
Saconder
Deweemey
Carroll Miller
Pittsburgh
West Virginia Floods Sweep Roads and Cause Debris
High waters from heavy rains yesterday disrupted train service and telephone lines across southern West Virginia. Bridges at Kisber and Brasdeeten damaged to prevent debris jams. two Chesapeake and Ohio lines washed out. Kim Buildings, Kimberly, Powellton and other towns reported washed homes and damaged property as water crested along the Kanawha, Greenbrier, and nearby streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrigges
West Virginia
Alsa
Servie Oy
Reencke
Charleston
Chesepeake
Chip Ralkewad
Buffalo
Logan County
Kiser
Brasdeeten
Vetera
Bun Creek
Ingram
Fayotae
Danka
Armel
Weber
Eas
Kimn
Kimberly
Powellbon
Ptets Foyle Ho
Mt. Carbon
Kanawha
Ohio
Powell
Kisaberry
Powsilton
Prisces
Eng
Wee
Jaraine
Fiegia
Pound Department
Kanewha
Fayette and
Lo- Wee
Ermie Monary
Beaty Ros We
Baar
York
Davin
Logenemmy
Logan
Hospital admissions and discharges reported in Kanawha Valley area
Mrs. Robert Ferrell of Danville was admitted to Kanawha Valley hospital yesterday for treatment. Among those discharged from Meg Milian hospital yesterday were Miss Toa Jane Perry of Kanawha street and Mrs. J a Wood of Vistor Strs. Nannie May Owen of Belle and Mrs. Carl Tully of Third avenue. Ris. M. Beasley and Miss Lorens Hill of Mallen underwent major operations yesterday at McMillan hospital. Thacker, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Thacker of South Charleston, is recovering from a minor operation at Kanawha Valley hospital. E. V. Babcock Jr. of Pittsburgh improving from injuries from a fight at a cleaning establishment in Elizabeth street. patient at Charleston General. Ruby Lanham returned to Sharon after treatment at St Francis hospital. Weather and flood notes report no imminent danger. damage to crops and lines minimal. water receded from highways in sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ferrell
Danville
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Meg ‘Milian Hospital
Toa Jane Perry
Kanawha Street
J. A. Wood
Vistor
Nannie Mayowen
Belle
Carl Tully
Third Avenue
Ris
M. Beasley
Mis. Lorens Hill
Mallen
McMillan Hospital
Dinck Thacker
Roosevelt and party struggles at convention amid protests
At the convention, Roosevelt faced interruptions and loud protests from galleries as debates over chairmanship and votes unfolded. A tense atmosphere persisted through contested roll calls, with delegates from New York Massachusetts California Ohio and Texas prominent in the standstill. Senator Barkley urged order while Senator Walsh spoke of party duties and criticized the administration, calling for harmony and national service despite pro repeal pressures within the platform committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Rules Committee
Barkley
Montana
Walsh
New York
Massachusetts
California
Ohio
Texas
Lindbergh details ransom money and Curtiss testimony
Lindbergh testifies he saw none of the ransom bills and Curtis described gang members and the boat for the abduction. Curtis and Bruce recount a Bronx cemetery rendezvous with a man named Sonn, identified as John, allegedly linked to the ransom payment. Bruce questions Curtis' guilt but defense fail to secure police duress evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn P. Condon
Col. Lindbergh
Curtis
Lindbergh
Sta
Bruce
John
Yeourt
Wilingy
Curtin
Jersey
Curtie
Vocalists Featured At Kiwanis Club Luncheon
A Kiwanis International meeting event featured a musical program at Hotel Daniel Boone. Annie Laurie Leonard performed two solos while Dr Cecil Adama and Roland Hinckley sang two duets. Charles Greybilt accompanied, Roy Bird Cook presided in President Carl Glibrat’s absence who was at the Detroit convention with Mont J. Carmack sending greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Daniel Boone
Annie Laurie Leonard
Cecil Adama
Roland Hinckley
Charles Greybilt
Roy Bird Cook
Carl Glibrat
Kiwanis International
Detroit
Mont J. Carmack
Reed
Britain to mediate reparations clash at international talks
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald pressed to forge accord between France and Germany over reparations. Edouard Herriot insisted that settlement B stay, while Franz von Papen demanded cancellation. MacDonald remained hopeful for a Berlin Paris reversal, but both sides admitted agreement impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
Almoss
Edouard Herriot
France
Frans von Papen
Germany
MacDonald
Berlin
Paris
Ethel Spradling Hurt When Struck by Auto
Ethel Spradling, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chatlea Spradling of Crescent Toad, was injured at 730 last night at Charleston street and The disno avenue when struck by an auto driven by Mose Skaff now of Joseph Gkaff. She suffered back and possible head injuries and was treated at Staats hospital where an x ray was taken to assess possible fracture. Young Gkaff was arrested by Capt Arch Brown on a reckless driving charge and released on $1000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Spreading
Chatlea Spradling
Crescent Toad
Charleston Street
Disno Avenue
Mose
Skaff
Joseph Gkaff
Staats Hospital
Young Gkeff
Arch Brown
Justice Agents Seize Alleged Ring Leader Whitaker
Federal operatives arrested Brooklyn bound Whitaker, once a college chess standout, amid a money exchange scheme linked to Dr John F Conder. Investigators traced funds through the Dallas area as Mrs McLean aided in rendezvous attempts and negotiations in El Paso and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fconder
New York
Whitaker
Brooklyn
Hia We
Allas
Neil Williams
Meains-McLeamn
McLean
el Paso
Tex
Political rhetoric on wealth and republican talent reforms
The speaker argues against unequal wealth distribution from 1920 to 1920, calls for Jeffersonian policies, and asserts that notable democrats prove Republicans lack a monopoly on talent. He adds that no single candidate stands above the last three incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
United States
Republicans Confer In Charleston With Candidates
Charles 3. Schuck of Wheeling, chairman of the Republican executive committee, is in Charleston for a few days conferring with Republican candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 3. Schuck
Wheeling
Republicantate
Charleston
Radio Highlights: Democratic convention broadcasts planned
New York June 28 The democratic convention in action will be broadcast by networks again tomorrow with WEAF WJZ NBC and WABC CBS carrying pickup starting around 11 p m or when the convention reconvenes Additional broadcasts are planned including talks by party leaders and summaries with schedules for 8 16 0 30 3 00 6 40 10 15 and a prohibition talk by Pierre S Dupont via WEAF NBC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
WEAF
WJZ
MBC
WABC
CBB
NBC
CBS
Wabc-Cbs
Wjznbc
WEAP
Pierre
Dupont
Convention Side Lights Clash Over Stadium Club Room
A Missouri delegation contends with the convention rules committee for access to the stadium club room for meetings after a tense wait outside. Chairman Kremer led the rules panel, while concessions head Frank Harmon noted Democratic attendees consumed more food and drink than Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harmon
Stadium Concesxionaire
Sayx Democrata
Harmon
Yadinon Square
Missouri
Convention Rules Committee
Rules Committee
Kremer
Delegates Face Roll Call Mix Up at Convention
Delegates and spectators were momentarily confused by roll call votes on minority reports as Senator Byrnes spoke for the majority, proposing Benator Walsh as permanent chairman. Laughter followed when he misspoke and said minority report before correcting himself and leaving the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
South Carming
Committee On Arrangements
Benator Walsh
Laaughter
Jptand
Large Crowds Inspect New Telephone Plant
A crowd of several hundred Charleston residents attended an open house at the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone building on Lee Street. Guides directed visitors through the tower and showroom as demonstrations showcased the new system linking Charleston to the wider telephone network. Open house continues through Friday from seven to nine p m, inviting all residents to explore the facility and learn how the system processes thousands of local calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Lee Street
Telephone Company
Met
Telephone
Charleston
Messatanta
R. H. Ayre
Will Lands obituary and political musings in pieced text
A fragmented reminiscence features Will Lands, Mrs Woodrow Wilson, Alice, Mrs McAdoo, Ed Button, and Barney Baruch amid political chatter. The writer notes a stock market style campaign board, mentions Democratic curb speculation, and hints at forthcoming news from Baruch. The piece blends personal recollections with political commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig
Barney Baruch
Fragmentary notes hint at vice presidential race and party nomination
Fragmented lines mention candidates, vice presidency, and a party nominating process. The text references Coolidge and a Republican possibility, with garbled phrases about candidates, timing, and electoral strategy. Names and places are unreadable, but the core theme is political maneuvering and nomination dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suturtey
Vin Coolidge
Verdict Awarded In Furniture Sale Suit
A common pleas jury awarded Gertrude Boster 863 dollars in a suit against Eva and Westfall over furniture. The case arose from a fire loss claimed under Mrs L Summers against Caledonian Insurance of Scotland for 1000 dollars. The circuit court separately handled J H McKinney of Charleston versus Charleston Interurban Railroad for 15000 dollars over injuries on a Dunbar Street car panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Gertrude Boster
Eva
Wera Westfall
Fria
L. ©. Summers
Caledonian Insurance Company of Scotland
J. H. McKinney
Charleston
Charleston Interurban Railroad Company
Dunbar
Missing Daughter Reported By Father Johnson
C. C. Johnson of Third Avenue reported to police yesterday that his daughter Helen Johnson, 19, has been wandering from home since noon Monday. She weighs 106 pounds, is five feet tall, and wore a spotted dress, black shoes, and a white tam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Johnson
Third Avelve
Helen Johnson
Logan Youth Admits Shooting His Brother
Logan youth confesses to shooting his half-brother Bryant Farley on the porch of their Logan home. Police say 36 year old Bryant died in the incident. the 18 year old suspect, Thomas Farley, made no further statement after his arrest. Father Gordon Farley says Bryant had frequently abused the youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Burh Parley
Bryant
Thomas Farley
Gordon Fartey
Obituaries of Mary E Smith Virginia Carter Banks and Williams
Funeral services are set for Mrs. Mary E. Smith 74 at Barta Jott chapel with burial in Bunnet Memorial park. Virginia Stone Carter 18 dies at home of her parents and services will be at Central M E church. Albert Banks 21 to be buried at Spring Hill cemetery after First Baptist church service. Williams 74 dies at Marmet home with funeral at Marmet Baptist church and burial in the Marmet cemetery. Survivors include spouses, children, and siblings across Charleston Spring Hill and Marmet areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Smith
Park Avenue
Barta Jott Chapel
William Bricon Milter
Calvary Baptist Church
Barta
Buneet Memorial Park
Buindon Woman's Relet Corps
Hebexst Lodge
Hebexst Lodge. Mr Smith 8 Survived By One Son, ‘H. H. Smith
Charleston
Edward Oliver
Spring Hill
W. ©. Quiver
Huntington
Ida Sawmill
Calvary Saptint Church
Relief Corps
Rex
Virginia Stone Carter
Central M. E. Church
Emory Stone
Ballard Drive
I. B. Workman
Albert Hanks
Albert Banks
Ek River
Spring Hill Cemetery
Balke
George Banks
Wiqama E.W. Williams
Heriaher
J. £. Hartman
Marnet
Marmet
Willama
The
Baptist Church
Cynthia E. Williams
Throw Brothers
Ong Elster
Musicale at College Tonight by College Chorus
The A Capelle choir of West Virginia State College will present a musicale tonight in the college auditorium. Fasace Heater, a tenor, Gretchen Branchd, and Morrison Ryder, violinists, will perform as part of the program from seven to eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Capelle Hoir
West Virginia State College
Fasace Heater
Gretchen Branchd
Morrison Ryder
Birth of Two Sons for McClain Family in Cedar Grove
Mr and Mrs Trop D McClain of Cedar Grove announce the birth of their son Robert Edward on Sunday June 16. Mrs McClain formerly Miss Virginia Snead daughter of Mr and Mrs M Snead of Belle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trop D. McClain
Cedar Grove
Robert Edward
McClain
Virginia Snead
M. x. Snead
Belle
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Roosevelt
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Justice Agents
Walsh Tetters
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Ole Houston
Madison
al Senith
Alwayne Pleasant
McAdoo
Ed Button
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