Prohibition Planks Stir Senate Debate On Platform
Senators debated party platform planks with emphasis on prohibition and reform. Walsh of Massachusetts questioned a strict Prohibition stance while others urged flexible language. The sub committee endorsed a strong anti corruption statement and endorsed foreign policy aims against war, with labor and social issues debated for potential inclusion.
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Democratic Party
Wilkins Green
American Federation of Labor
Wmen
Classifieds urge selling used goods in alleys and sheds
Advertisers promote brushing up alleys and sheds filled with items to be sold as secondhand goods. The notice invites the public to use the classified column to advertise and find buyers for used goods locally.
Opposition to proposal affects federation women members
The federation's women members strongly oppose the proposal as the discourse laments past times when women endured harsher roles, highlighting ongoing resistance within the group to changes suggested by supporters.
Woman Found Shot Dead In Chicago Apartment
Mrs. Margaret Doyle, 35, was found shot in her Chicago apartment. Three notes signed Charles blamed her husband and spoke of killing, then himself. Police have no trace of him. Notes quoted Tennyson and directed disposal of bodies. A third note to landlord Jacob Miller teased room cleaning and mentioned an extra revolver bullet for the cat.
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Chicago
Margaret Doyle
Charles
Tennyson
Democratic nominating parade at Houston convention
The Democratic national convention in Houston resumes after a tense night as favorite son figures like Smith of New York lead the list of nominees. Delegates debate platform planks on prohibition and farm relief, with Robinson of Arkansas seen as a strong running mate contender amid hopes of a quick adjournment.
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Central Press
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Houston, Tey
Byron Price
Associated Press
Houston
Sam Houston Hall
Smith
Mississippi
Suilch
Franklin Roosevelt
Robinson
Arkansas
Senate
Convention
Wiu
Kaneds City
Baptismal records raise Curtis Catholic link in Kansas
St Marys Kansas June 28 baptismal records from Immaculate Conception Church show Charles Curtis born January 2 1860 baptized April 16 by L Dumortier SJ. Cur tiss later joined Methodist Church with family ties to Osage mission and Pottawatomie Indians. Reports say baptism details surfaced via historian Father Dumortier and Kansas college president.
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St. Marys
Kas
Immaculate
Willam Curtis
Ellen Papin
Henry Papin
iShiea ‘‘Ranne Papin
L. Dumortier
Kansas
Curtis
Eras Orren
Orrin Rautine
Oun
E. J. Rodman
Str. Mary's College
Father Dumortier
Pottawatomie
Curtis’ Parenth
Wathier Rodman
Rodman
Lédin
Ines
Topeka
Katis
Rome Colvin
Ator Charles Curtis
Stile Marys
Kans
Atso
St. Marys Convent
Methodist Church
Colvin
Orren Curtis
William
Archer
Plea Entered by Williams in Preston County Case
In a Preston county court Williams entered a not guilty plea to an indictment charging felonious shooting of Gordon B Ramsey. Judge Hughes addressed venue and impartiality concerns as Williams’ counsel sought a possible change of venue. Fortney indicated no immediate trial, while Judge Hughes defended impartial jurors and signaled readiness to proceed if circumstances allowed.
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Senate
Walsh
Massachusetts
Cat Glass
Inter
Stth-Ecumatte
Glass
Kingwood
Preston
Equity
A. G.hughes
A.R. Willams
Ang
Vernon J E. Forthey
Williams
Gordon B. Ramsey
Philippi
D. E. Cuppett
Thomas
Preston County
Venus
Hughes
W. Chaplin
Associated
Albany
Vernon
Dem
Fortney
Breakup Over Platform Delays West Virginia Nominee Selections
The Fort Worth Times reports a prolonged internal party process delaying the party platform and presidential ticket while a running mate may be announced after an overnight recess. Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Byrd are central figures amid a clash over appointments and influence, with criticism leveled at Smith supporters and a push to keep the confirmation of appointees from becoming a general convention issue.
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AML
Ford
Ega
Clem Shaver
Durehi
West Virginia
Smith
West Virginia Delegates Divided at Houston Convention
Democratic factions clash over appointing Mountain States committeeman and committeewoman while Rose Burns Burchinal from Pairmont faces opposition from Taylor County leaders. The Burchinal nomination arose from Smith forces amid broader infighting at the gathering.
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West Virginia
Houston
Mountain States
Rose Burns Burchinal
Pairmont
Taylor County
Awards For Non Veterans Protest Spark Illinois Delegation
Illinois delegates prepared a protest resolution against awarding congressional medals to persons not veterans. The disabled American Veterans convention seeks to change presentation to a special medal, arguing airmen deserve honors yet in a distinct form.
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Denver
Illinois
Courtney Heads to Azores on First Leg Flight
Captal Frank T. Courtney, missing a prior attempt, plans to fly to the Azores via Halifax with crew and radio operator Gilmore. The flight, from New York, targets Horta with arrival expected tomorrow evening. The town hosting the home plant of the incandescent light inventor lacks adequate after sunset lighting, prompting a local trade meeting call. Women press for dining car menus on the Brie.
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Lihon
Frank T. Courtney
Tay Azores
Asa
FFOH
United States
Halifax
Courtney
Mer Hi
Horta
Alan B-Ie-Sdealane
Heaig” Akpolli' Er
Pierces
Gilmore
West Orange
N. J
Board Oft Trade
Thomas AJ. Biligon
New York
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Fowstor
Dosephus Daniels
Qouston
Pat Garrison
Pancwalen
Ts AL Smily
Senator Reed
Axel
Emily
John A. Warner
Walter
Arthur D. Bude
Sami Hodston
Texas Convention Hall
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Barthad
Gene Ford
Mrs. Harte Anglen
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Lue
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