Platform Planks Outline Democratic Nominating Theme
Houston June 29 The high spots of the Democratic platform outline Governor Smith's presidential nomination program. It calls for law enforcement of the eighteenth amendment, economic equality through cooperative loans, a farm board against surpluses, and careful subsidy avoidance. It stresses state rights, flood control, tax cuts, civil service merit, water power and waterways development, conservation, and broad reforms in labor, unemployment, and veterans' support. The platform also advocates immigration limits, radio distribution fairness, and campaign finance reform.
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Houston
Smith
Civil Service
Great Lakes
Gulf
Atlantic Ocean
Mississippi
Colorado
Colorado River
Earhart image publicity and government ship transfers
A fragmented text outlines Miss Earhart publicity, gradual transfer of government ships to private hands, and remodeling and replacement pending such transfers. It mentions Armenia, Philippines self government, immediate independence grants, and public health and education reforms. It also covers antitrust policy, honest business treatment, canal employment, and results from a party convention stack including Smith’s nomination tally and shifting votes.
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Caial Zone
Maska
Hawaii
Philippines
Governor in Sombrero Sways Room During Party Nomination
The governor burst in wearing an oversized sombrero, tossed it aside, and chaired the room with humor. He quizzed a reader, teased about coal, and peremptorily ordered uninvited persons out. After a tense reading, he left briefly, then returned for balloting as Ohio shifted to nominate on the first ballot. He noted the telegram to learn the mystery telegram sender.
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Emily
Houston
Illnes Culty
Moody
Ritchie
Thomas Jefferson
Jeff
New York
Ohio
Pomerone
Smith
Feller
Governor Moody and Prohibition Plank Rally Democrats
At the convention the Democrats reach a compromise plank opposing prohibition enforcement gaps and pledge the nominee to enforce all statutes. Governors Moody and Ritchie weigh support for local options while Senator Glass notes the nominee would be bound by the plank. The farm program also aims to address surplus and agricultural rehabilitation amid late-night speeches.
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Moody
Texas
Ritchie
Maryland
Glass
Virginia
Reed John W. Davis
Party
A Busy Following Brief Statement
A brief statement expresses joy and satisfaction over a nominating moment. The speaker believes family and friends share the sentiment and that longing resonates with their heart and palate in a poetic, reflective tone.
Two Men Off Continue Record Flight Plan Across Asia
Two men, Edward Evans and ane Linton Wells, extend a voyage aimed at speed and safety of air and sea travel. They seek a new record but focus on demonstrating coordination of airplane and steamship. They plan Cherbourg to Paris to Berlin to Moscow and across Siberia to China then Tokyo, with a Pacific crossing by steamer. Envelopes bearing Rockefeller dimes were handed to them before departure.
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Edward Evans
Detroit Sportsman
Ane Linton Wells
Mears
Collyer
Cherbourg
Paris
Berlin
Moscow
Siberia
Kourgan
Kraevojarij
China
Mukden
Tokyo
Pacific
John. D. Rockefeller
Night club raids rock Broadway district in New York
New York on June 29 saw more than 190 federal prohibition agents raid fifteen popular night clubs. Over seventy five arrests were reported among owners and staff as agents seized liquor. Raids coincided with Democratic convention events in Houston and Governor Alfred Smith's nomination.
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New York
Broadway
Houston
Alfred Smith
Tear Guinan
Blue Hout
Furnace Club
Don Royal
Jungle Club
Beaux Arts Club
European
la Prera
the Night Club
Mimic Club
Helen Morgan Club
Charm Club
the Silver Slipper
Thea Rasche Delays Transatlantic Flight Return
The German aviator Thea Rasche postpones her projected trans Atlantic flight and returns to New York from Canada to settle a suit with former backers Mrs James A Stillman Howard W Harwell and the Hollis corporation. Negotiations may allow a later start from American. Dell Moore Park opens under new management offering sandwiches and refreshments with free picnic grounds.
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New York
Thea Rasche
Canada
James A. Stillman
Miss Rasehe
Howard W. Harwell
Hollis Corporation
Dell Moore Park
Pitnie Grounds
Rasche bond set to secure breach of contract suit
In 2011 in Old Orchard Beach Maine Justice Valente denied a motion to make a temporary injunction permanent in a suit by former backers. The judge required Miss Rasche to post a $10,000 bond to insure the plaintiffs against loss if they win the breach of contract action. If the bond is posted she can proceed with the flight without a legal barrier.
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Old Orchard
State Supreme Court
Valente
Miss Rasche
Flag Run School to be Abandoned by District
The district board, announced by County Superintendent Lloyd L. Shriver, will discontinue Flag Run school with pupils reassigned to Simpson under better conditions. Flag Run building has been in poor shape while Simpson facilities are good, and bids for Simpson high school improvements including an extra wing will be opened tomorrow at 2 PM.
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Flag Run
Court House
Lloyd L. Shriver
Simpson
Simpson High School
Shriver
Few Licenses Issued To Date By County
Licenses for dispensing soft drinks tobacco confection and for operating pool halls amusement places and other businesses covered by state tax renewal July 1 are being issued slowly in county jurisdictions as authorities report a lag in processing and approvals.
Taylor County Clerk Warns of Penalty for Late Licenses
Clerk Frank Bennett reported this morning that less than half of the total licenses have been written. He urged licensees to act early to avoid a 10 percent monthly penalty on unpaid taxes. The week’s largest fee was $227.60 from J. Q. Philipps of the local Recreation pool, billiard and restaurant hall. Approximately 200 licenses are issued annually in the county, but fewer than 100 have been written so far.
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Taylor County
Frank Bennett
J. Q. Philipps
Prize for Best Name for House Offered in Person
Sunday, Judy 1st coach prize offered for best house name. Names must be presented in person. J. DeMoss, Proprietor.
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Judy
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