Roosevelt Nominated for Vice President by Acclamation at Democratic Convention
Franklin D. Roosevelt assistant secretary of the navy and a noted ally of the late Colonel Roosevelt was nominated by acclamation for vice president by the Democratic National Convention as Governor James M. Cox was chosen as presidential nominee on the forty fourth ballot amid a swift rally in San Francisco.
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Newad
Thomas G. Platt
Theodore Elt
Tammany Organ
Franklin D. It
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New Era Club Members Plan Thursday Picnic
Members of the New Era Club will hold their annual picnic Thursday at 5 20 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs Wetz on Cemetery Road.
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New Era Club
Thurs Smoon
Mrs. Wetz
Cemetery Road
Rainy Northwood sale draws large crowd
Over 100 people attended the Northwood sale in steady rain, and a larger crowd of more than 800 gathered Monday afternoon despite the weather. Kagay Realty postponed the special sale to Saturday afternoon, promising gifts and souvenirs while supplies last.
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Northwood
Kagay Realty Company
Northwood Addition
Fifth District Democrats Ratify in Terre Haute
The Vigo County Democracy schedules a fifth district ratification meeting in Terre Haute on Thursday night July 8 at 7 30. The nomination of Governor Cox and Franklin D Roosevelt as the Democratic national candidates is met with great enthusiasm in the district and a large crowd is expected. A parade and a meeting at the Vigo County courthouse will follow.
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Vigo County
Terre Haute
Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Vigo County Court House
Floyd Township Sunday School Convention
The Floyd Township Sunday school convention will meet Sunday July 11 with Lester Miller as township president. Morning session at 10:00 features Union Sunday School and talks by Rev. G C Ramey and Rev J Lockeridge. afternoon session at 1:30 covers the influence and necessity of the Sunday School, administration, and reports by Rev V L Raphael.
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Floyd Township
Lester Miller
Union
Ase
G. C. Ramey
Lockeridge
S. S
F. D. Fraley
V. L. Raphael
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Floy Plummer
Miss Floy Plummer receives a bridal shower hosted by Miss Bonnie Duncan at the Plummer home on Highland street in honor of her upcoming marriage to Oren B. Williams of Putnamville. About fifteen guests attended and presented many useful gifts.
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Bonnie Duncan
Arthur Plummer
Highland Street
Floy Plummer
Oren B. Williams
Putnamville
Ten Thousand Hogs Prices Hold Steady at Indianapolis Market
Indianapolis hog receipts total 9 000 carried over from Tuesday with 1 000 hogs added and 800 cattle 700 calves 400 sheep. Hog market opens steady at 16 00 with some at 16 05 and top early buying at 16 10. pigs bring 14 00 and up. Local buyers take 3 000 hogs with outsiders taking roughly the same. Cattle calves and sheep hold steady.
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Indianapolis
Wool Growers Vote to Hold Their Wool Indefinitely
A Wool Growers Committee meeting in Greencastle chaired by John Robe unanimously voted to hold wool indefinitely until markets improve. Farmers may store wool dry or confignre it to a warehouse for safekeeping.
Park Graham to Return Home After Stay in Indianapolis
Park Graham of Indianapolis will depart tomorrow after a several day visit with his brother Robert Graham and other relatives and friends in town.
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Park Graham
Indianapolis
Robert Graham
Nomination of J. M. Cox Praised by Indiana Democrats
Indianapolis July 7 Indiana party leaders hailed the nomination of James M. Cox of Ohio as Democratic standard bearer praising his record in office He is seen as a strong advocate of the League of Nations and a contrast to Governor Hardin Cox’s administration is credited with peaceful steel town conditions and a cooperative legislative program He will enter the campaign backed by a united Democratic party and is expected to appeal to Hoosiers across party lines based on his Ohio governance.
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Ohio
Cox
Waren G. Hardinz
League of Nations
Indiana
Goodrich
Buckeye
Lake Michigan
Goveror Goodrich
United States
James Cox
San Francisco
Putnam County Democrats Ratify Ticket With Rally Planned
Putnam County Democrats celebrate Cox and Roosevelt as national leaders and plan a ratification meeting for Saturday. The organizers promise an enthusiastic event with speakers and program details to be announced later.
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Putnam County
Cox
Roosevelt
Two Lads Rob Companion of Five Dollar Bills
Three Bainbridge youths visited Greencastle and stayed at the Grand Central Hotel. One boy carried three five dollar bills and woke to find them missing. After a theft inquiry, the money was found in a pocket and the trio confessed to the prosecutor. They were ordered to appear before Judge Hughes.
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Greencastle
Grand Centrail
Iad
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Hughes
Greencastle Band to Play Bainbridge Concert and Rally
The Greencastle Band travels to Bainbridge on Thursday for a band concert and to participate in the Democratic ratification meeting on Saturday. Glenn Lyon plans a weekend in Crawfordsville with William Goltra for golf at the Crawfordsville Country Club.
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Bainbridge
Glenn Lyon
Crawfordsville
William Goltra
Lyon
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Crawfordsville Country Club
School Repair Bids Exceed Funds Delaying Work
Bids for upgrading the First and Second Ward school buildings total more than 50 000 with costs listed at 41 680 for the First Ward and 9 299 for the Second Ward. The Greencastle school board will review bids but no contracts will be awarded due to insufficient funds. Local firms led by Crawley and Butler and Urban offered low general contracts, with plumbing and electrical bids also listed.
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Second Ward
First Ward
CC. C. Urban
State Construction Co
Crawley & Butler
W. A. Beemer
Conklin
R. FE. Hanna
Goodrich Reverses on State Ownership of Coal Mine
Indiana Governor Goodrich shocks observers by backing a state owned and operated coal mine a stark shift from his earlier anti government ownership stance. The move raises concerns about convict labor use and ties to his son’s mining firm amid fierce political debate.
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Ind
Goodrich
Grain Dealers’ National Association
Jha
Globa Mining Company
Pike County
Pierre F. Goodrich
J Tv. Moorman
E. J. Robison
JaMersonvile Reformatory
Pithy Proverbs and Quips on Truth and Foolishness
A collection of humorous aphorisms and social observations on honesty critics and human folly. The remarks touch on reputation, yesterday’s ideas, and the perils of pride with a playful tone.
Henry Spann to Deliver an Address Here
Democrats of Putnam County will meet in Greencastle Saturday evening to honor the nomination of Governor Cox and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt. County chairman Dobbs calls the gathering after Tuesday’s county meeting. Indianapolis attorney Henry Spann will speak, with a band concert and festivities planned for all Democrats to attend.
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Putnam County
Greencastle
Cox
Roosevelt
Dobbs
Court House
Henry Spann
Indianapolis
Indiana
Watson Sought Wood Campaign Scandal in Indianapolis
Senator James P. Watson held two Indianapolis conferences on politics a bid to remove Ora Davies from the state treasurer ticket and to probe Maj Gen Leonard Wood campaign spending. Watson allegedly kept Davies in line for Harding while refusing to oust him, and he threatens to reveal details to pressure Wood supporters.
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Ind
James FE. Watson
Ora J. Davies
Kokomo
Leonard Wood Watson
Davies
Troward County
Watson
Harding
Ceneral Wood
Wood Organization
Washington
Chicago
Surprise at church as old convert speaks truth
On a stormy day near the church the rector encounters Lita a new member, an old woman. The exchange reveals strain between religious leadership and personal honesty as she confesses feelings and faith.
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Lita
Liza
Berry
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