Day Law Loses by Heavy Vote of Delegations
At Chicago the Democratic convention backs repeal of the eighteenth amendment and calls for immediate modification of the Volstead Act. Roosevelt leads in nominating talks as Smith supporters press repeal, with 25,000 in attendance and debates spanning hours into the night.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
E. Mack
Ovacvelt
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
New York
Petsston
Sady Fant Hight
Sirgea
al Smith
Wome
Smith
Tony
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Cate
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Vest
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Hisses
Oklahoma
Exas
Texas
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Walsh
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Platform Committee
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Melvin Trayor
Ign
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E. B. Dunlap
Missouri
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Taramany
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Ohio
Tate
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Germany
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Folly
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Free” Tunney
Wit Rogers
Eddie Dowling
Roosevelt With Majority Seen At Democratic Convention
Chicago June 3 AP It appears the Democratic convention will end Friday with Roosevelt leading in votes toward the 770 needed for nomination. Al Smith drew the loudest applause at the hall while rumors swirled about deals with Roosevelt supporters.
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Chicago
David A. Walsh
Massachusetts
al Smith
Senator Cordelll of
Tenamasee
National Committee
W. C. Fitts
Alabama
Roosevelt
Garner
James A. Reed
White
Newton D. Baker
Ohio
Dark Horse
Uopecial
Friends of Baker
Bia
Democratic Platform Calls for Wide Government Reform
The Democratic Party outlines a program addressing economic distress. It proposes drastic federal spending cuts, a balanced budget, sound currency backed by an international monetary conference, and tariff reform. The platform also calls for unemployment relief, old age insurance, farm relief, strong defense, anti trust enforcement, and repeal of the eighteenth amendment, with a constitutional amendment to be proposed by Congress. Continued on Page Three.
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Chicago
Cou
Polit
Democratic Party
St. Lawrence Great Lakes
Congress
Staten
Uch Menaurea
Accidentally Shot Samson Man Leaves Hospital for Home
A man named Samson, wounded after a revolver accident while being twirled, was brought to a hospital last week in serious condition. He has now returned home after a period of medical care and a prior hope for recovery.
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Durel Sith
Samson
Smith
Lawight
Boe
Principals in Suit Settle for Damages in Local Case
The plaintiff and defendant in the suit of M. O. Purswell administrator of J. B. Purswell estate against International Harvester Co. agreed to a verdict of 3250 dollars. The dispute arose over an incident involving a delivery or strike at a local enterprise, with settlement recorded in the clerk’s office.
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M. O. Porswell
J. B. Purswell
International Harvesters Co
Aig
S- Thiret Inve
Teaveting Representatiog Fn
Darventer Company
Porter’s Picture In Florida Paper Tragedy At Garretts Crowds
Porters picture in a Florida paper notes the condition of a man and his son improving at a hospital. A barber was pinned under an overturned machine after a crash that killed an officer and a 14 year old girl. The piece mentions a missing ambulance worker and a dignitary witnessing the event, with a curious engraving showing the incident.
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Ang Mis J. RJ
Borpet- Tae
Garrett
Crowiads Sun
Hothen
Cholwan
Electric Cars Crash Head On and Seven Die
Along a Hamilton Ohio rail line two racing electric cars from Cincinnati collided head on injuring seven. A passenger car, loaded with travelers, was struck by a heavy freight locomotive, burying the nose in the lighter vehicle. Workmen used acetylene torches to reach victims as seven occupants died at once. Names include Joseph Brosy, motorman, Hamilton. H P Augsburger, Jock Augsburger of Trenton. Russell Wilson. George Betz of Hamilton. an unidentified woman and a man.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Here
Anoter Southhound
Joseph Brosey
H.P. Augsburger
Jock Augsburger
Trenton
Russell Wilson
George Betz
Price of Cotton Rises Sharply on June Trends
Cotton prices climbed today, advancing $3.60 per bale or 42 cents, per T. W. Palmer & Co. From June 1 low, prices surged from 495 to 503. Palmer cited roll weevil weather and rumors as drivers, with continued gains expected.
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T. W. Palmer & Co
Palmer
Mr. Tatmer
Florida Congressmen trail rivals in runoff results
In Florida, two incumbents led their opponents in a Democratic runoff count. Tom Yu appeared headed to victory, while Herbert J. Jorane trailed by about 600 votes with results from 224 of 374 precincts tallied. Final tallies showed Petersen leading in a separate district race.
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Fixdunedi
Florida
Tom Yu
Herbert J. Jorane
Ye Firat
ADUL
J. Hardin Feterson
Xevereen Martin
Sholle
Congress
Tae Pre
Beate Iia
Andy Pore
Fragmentary inspection notes at Ely ETerkis facility
A partially legible report notes a permit load process and involvement of a teenage entrant. It references a Rutt FO and Pan wey at a site with additional roar and cet 2G carding to the nett. Details remain unclear due to OCR damage.
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Pan
Ely Eterkis
Yerecias
Motion to acquit Curtis overruled at hearing today
In Flemington New Jersey on June 30 CAP A defense motion for a directed verdict of acquittal in the trial of John Hughes Curtis the Lindbergh baby kidnapper was denied. Ray Herr attorney for Curtis argued prejudice from a weekly newspaper report claiming the defendant was convicted already. The court continued by recounting arguments made the night after the Lindbergh baby's body was found.
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Flemington
N. J
John Hughes Curtis
Ray Herr
Cura
Curtin
Adam Robbin
John Lain
Palice
Appeal Transcripts in Elmore Case Approved by Judge
Transcripts of the Elmore appeal were approved by Judge H A Pearce and will be sent to the state supreme court. Elmore, a sorter and chiro teacher, was convicted of assault with intent to murder and sentenced to eight years in prison. An additional copy was made by the court clerk after the conviction in Houston circuit court for an attack on Te. B. Tetman.
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J. F. Elmore
Chreuit
H. A. Pearce
State Supreme Fourt AR Koon
Elmore
Nix
Dla
Houston
Attace Ion Te. B. Tetman
Dolban
Young Man Killed By Bolt Two Hurt
A fragmented report describes a young man killed by a bolt and two companions injured near Yet Mi reek on the Too Water colmty line. Details are garbled but indicate a violent incident with multiple victims and unclear location.
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Bolt
Sasl
Sap
Jack Lraan
Neanly
Antares Bay
Hehtaing
Ingram Waives Slaying Case to Grand Jury
A crowd gathered as traveling salesman J oH Engram waived his murder case to the grand jury before a preliminary hearing. Bond of 2000 was posted by Meyer Hillomsberg, and Engram appeared with his attorney. The case stems from the fatal shooting of Clarence Aubrey Cochran, with witnesses including Joe Floyd Brown present. Cochran died after an attempt to save him failed. Engram had earlier faced assault charges that were upgraded to murder after the death. Funeral services for Cochran were held yesterday at Bethel church, delaying the preliminary trial.
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J. Oh. Engram
Clarence Aubrey Cochran
Dothan
Regner Baxley
Meyer Hillomsberg
Farm
Ingram
Joe Floyd Brown
J. 3 Brown
Brown
Cochran
Huri
Young Cochran
Sally
J. Luke Adams
W. RB. Adama
Read
Funerst
Yeaterday
Bethe Church
Businesses to Close Monday in Dothan July Fourth Observance
Amid Fourth of July preparations in Dothan, many stores and banks will close or shorten hours Monday while residents plan leisure at branches golf fishing or other activities. Local deliveries and port operations will resume later, with limited services expected from morning to noon.
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Peregna
Panama
Peter
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