Dual federal probes open over union violence in Gadsden
In Gadsden Alabama on June 27 federal inquiries from Labor Department conciliator William P. White and National Labor Board director Charles N. Feidelson began into violence against rubber union workers. Union representatives returned to Birmingham after clashes with around 300 protesters who raided union headquarters and threatened organizers. Goodyear Akron denied responsibility, calling union charges about factory suspensions to rally workers false. A small grass fire on Walters Street was extinguished by Grafton firefighters. Welch mayor John W. Blakeley warned beer parlors to curb disorder or face new city ordinances.
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Miner Killed in Morgantown State Collapse
June 7 report states George Hall was killed under a state fall at a mine. In Morgantown on June 27 another incident involved a worker, with unclear details, while Tamara Me Feta claimed he accepted a coal company position. authorities cited ongoing inquiries.
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Bephelugh
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Clod of Clay Hurled In Play Kills Child
In Omaha on June 27 a clod of clay hurled during a juvenile fight killed seven year old Donald Nicholson. Coroner’s Physician Earl Connolly said autopsy showed brain concussion from the fall, which affected an enlarged thymus at the base of the throat and caused paralysis of the windpipe leading to death.
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President May Spend Vacation In Far West
The Examiner says Santa Barbara might become President Roosevelt’s campaign headquarters in September. The city, 90 miles north of Los Angeles, could host the so called summer white house as discussions favor the location.
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Reds Fearful Nomination Nears in Madison Square Garden
Delegates indicate 8 likely to secure the party's presidential nomination at the final session in Madison Square Garden. James W. Ford, Harlem organizer, is slated as vice presidential candidate, a role he held in 1932.
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Madison Square Garden
James W. Ford
Ford
Card of Thanks for Eliza J. Grimes
The Grimes family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness after the death of wife and mother Eliza J. Grimes. Gratitude is extended to those who lent cars. GRIMES AND FAMILY.
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Eliza J. Grimes
Ladies Only Pain Relief Cure Ad At Grafton Drug
An advertisement claims a quick acting relief medicine for women to end pain and delay. It promises relief in 2 to 5 days and describes the product as powerful yet safe. The complete treatment costs 58 cents and directs readers to bring the act to Grafton Drug Chemical Company.
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Roosevelt nomination by acclamation marks party unity
Delegates at the nominating session chose Roosevelt by acclamation at 12 42 a m daylight time, first in 20 years without a roll call. Governors and speakers praised the New Deal while criticizing Landon and prior administrations, amid heated oratory and applause from delegates and state contingents.
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Quick
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Arkansas
American Liberty League
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Coolidge
Usual Friday Evening Drunks Before Mayor
Several residents faced the city court after being found drunk on a Friday evening. James Remlinger claimed intoxication left him unaware of the day as officers brought him from Washington street. he received three days in county jail. Noah Crooks and another man posted bonds, later forfeited when they failed to appear. Csester Poling and Ira Wheeler Blackman also posted bonds. Curtain Trope drew three days for nonpayment of a fine.
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James Remlinger
Washington Street
Noah Crooks
Crooks
Csester Poling
Ira Wheeler Blackman
Curtain Trope
Country Club Road
Roosevelt to Press New Deal Unity at Philadelphia
The convention gavel opened amid crossfire over nominating rhetoric with Garner absent from the main floor while Roosevelt prepared a keynote address at Franklin Field. Delegates pushed for harmony as the New Deal stance against London and Knox sharpened. Local supporters lined up behind him as more than 5,000 gathered.
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Texas
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STATE BOOMS AT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION HALL
State officials party leaders and others fill crowded aisles as Homer A. Holt and Dr. Gary Hogg attend. Senator Neely seconds Roosevelt renomination blasting Hoover as industrial disaster and praising Roosevelt prosperity. West Virginian Minter L. Wilson joins to second Garner renomination.
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Lewisburg
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Bankers View on Legislation From Continued Page One
Bankers advocate a constructive stance toward proposed bank legislation rather than outright opposition. They cite government statistics and data supporting measured reforms, urging a balanced approach to safeguard banking interests while enabling necessary regulation.
Bankers Urged to Support Confidence and Liquidation Work
Speakers praised U S banking leaders and the Depositors Liquidation committee of the fifth Federal Reserve district during the crisis. Prof E W Kemmerer warned of rising interest rates as inflation pressures take hold and urged bankers to shed long maturities while Governor Kump observed the West Virginia Society election meeting.
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Fireworks Sale Ad on Riverside Drive Dates Listed
Doughboy Fla Cracker for sale beyond first vert on Riverside drive. All ki of FIREWORKS. June 26, 27, 29, 30 July 1, 2,3.
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