Veto feared over vast unemployment relief bill in Congress
Washington observers split over the 2.1 billion unemployment relief measure. Conferees say votes exist for approval, but President Truman likely to veto an enlarged public works program. Debates center on Reconstruction Finance Corporation funding and expanded lending powers. Continued on Page 1, Fore 2.
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Veterans March On Capitol Demanding Bonus Payment
Six thousand war veterans marched to the capitol to demand immediate bonus payment as Congress was in recess for a Fourth of July holiday. They spoke, booed, and cheered for three hours, then returned to their encampments after guards sealed the doors and the capitol crowd dispersed.
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Senate
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Curtis Jury Finds Hoaxer Guilty in Brannon Pay Case
A jury of seven men and five women found Curtis Curtin Culm guilty of aiding the hxinapers of the Lindbergh baby and preventing tiery capture. He was sentenced to up to three years and $1,000 fine. Chancellor Brannon plans a voluntary 10 percent salary cut to aid state budget burdens.
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John Hughes Curthy
Norfolk
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Finn
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Montana
Lad of 22 Killed by Fall From Train Near Bryanston
A young man about 22 was found dead today between the Union Pacific rails a mile and a half from Bryanston Wyoming. He apparently fell from a train and died from fatal injuries. Papers on the body bore the name and address of George Koral Upper Lehigh Luzerne County Pennsylvania.
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Wyo
Upj
Union Pacific
Mwe
George Koral
Upper Lehigh
Luzene County
Starving Mexican Found Wandering Near Gillette
A starving and semi lunatic Mexican was found wandering near Dest croak 15 miles north of Gillette Wyoming. He was unable to speak due to weakness and was transported to Ranney Hospital in Gillette for care. The incident occurred July 2.
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Dest Croak
Here
Ranney
Gillette
Boy of 14 justified in shooting down attacker
Kattapelt July 2. A coroner's jury finds 14 year old Chester Mahoney justified in shooting Wrante Masher after Masher attacked Mahoney's grandfather William P Mahoney with a club near Moonecronk in the North Fork country. Mahoney fired after warning and then shot Masher in the right side and both legs.
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Chester Mahoney
Wrante Masher
William P. Mahoney
Fisher
Moonecronk
North Fork
Mahoney
Hishar
Tha
Tharennon
Chanter Mahonay
Glacier Tark ‘Transportation Company
Glamor Park
Alatton
Rioting in Germany Takes Heavy Toll in Violence
Berlin reports a rising death toll as political rioting escalates. Two killed in socialist assaults on communists, with shots from speeding cars and motorcycles injuring several, including two women, at communist meeting sites at midnight.
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Speaker Garner Takes It Easy Refuses Statement
Washington July 2 The democratic vice presidential nominee Speaker John N Garner slept peacefully today as Chicago convention formally waned him for sec on place on the national ticket. Shortly after he disappeared friends conducted a frantic search for him and he was found hours later seated before a radio listening to Franklin D Roosevelt. He wore garb but would not comment on his nomination. He had dozed on a couch in his office while nominating and seconding speeches were made. He later left via a side door as his whereabouts remained a mystery for more than two hours.
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Alfred E. Smith
New York
Waleb
Montana
al Smith
Duta
Denver maid dies in employer home fire
Fire investigators probe the death of Mita Mary J. Hope 25 a maid in the home of Manley T. Wallbank Denver attorney She was found fatally burned wrapped in gasoline soaked sheets on a first floor near rescue of three Wallbank children Betty Jane 12 Helen 9 and Lincoln 8 who were saved from the second floor Firemen recovered gasoline soaked sheets atop a basement refrigerator motor The Wallbanks were away at the time and a police official cited possible suspicious circumstances awaiting further inquiry
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Mita
Mary J. Hope
Manley T. Wallbank
Denver
Park Hill
Wallbank
Mra. Wallbank
Sheeta
Chitken Sato
Weather Outlook for Northern Trochy Region Next Week
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions across the Northern Trochy mountain region with occasional thowara and thanderstorms in the mountain districts. Temperatures remain near normal, with typical diurnal variation and no widespread severe weather expected.
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FEARFUL FLOOD CLAIMS SIX IN TEXAS KERR COUNTY
Kertrills Texas July 2 Six persons are believed drowned as the Guadalupe river fell after a 30 foot rise causing $250000 damage in Kerr county Two men disappeared in the swirling water while rescuing 18 year old Hal Prior who clung to tree limbs all night Prior was rescued by Cooper Fletcher A youth from Camp Eagle trying to swim to the tree with a rope was lost A boat in which 40 year old Charles Green Yant sailed swamped in the flood
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Tex
Guadalupe
Kerr County
Hal Prior
Cooper Fletcher
Prior
Camp Eagle
Ifo
Charles Green- Yant
Fire hero dies saving woman and child in Malta
Earl Vv. Smart, 42, died from burns suffered while rescuing Mrs. Frank Bilizan and her small granddaughter from a fire at the Ellison home. He rushed inside, brought the woman and child to safety, and perished. He leaves a widow and three children and will be buried Tuesday with military honors.
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Earl Vv. Smart
Burns
Frank Bilizan
Ellison
Smart
NO INDEPENDENT ON MONDAY FOURTH OF JULY OBSERVANCE
The Independent will not publish on Monday in observance of the Fourth of July. The decision follows its custom of skipping publication on holidays to give workers a day off.
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Independent
Roosevelt Accepts Democratic Nomination for President
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt accepts the Democratic presidential nomination at Chicago Stadium declaring the platform suited him one hundred percent. He pledges to attack Hoover, discusses relief, unemployment, farmer purchasing power, and lower government expenditures as the party seeks to restore world trade. Garner is unanimously chosen for vice president as Alfred E. Smith’s supporters depart in disappointment.
Montana Delegation Praises Vice Presidential Mention at Convention
Chicago July 2 Highly pleased with senators named for vice president many Montana delegation members left Chicago. Senator Walsh considered for the place and praised for his role as permanent chairman. J Bruce Kremer of Butte becomes ranking member of the national committee succeeding Norman E. Mack.
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Chicago
Montana
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Wheeler
W Kremmer
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Butta
Norman E. Mack
New York
Kremer
Edith Mr. Battey
Acceptance Speech by Governor Roosevelt at Democratic Convention
The folk text of the acceptance speech by Governor Roosevelt will be found on page three of this issue.
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Roosevelt offers olive branch to Smith era leaders
Chicago July 2 Roosevelt seeks party unity at a Democratic National Committee meeting. He extends peace to the retiring Smith committee leadership. The new nominating team lauds John J. Raskob and aides Jannet Shouse and Charles Michelson for their service under the Smith regime. James A. Farley chairs the meeting in New York. Continued on Page 1. Section 3.
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Reynolds Leads North Carolina Senate Primary Race
Charlotta North Carolina July 2. Robert R. Reynolds of Ashville swept into a commanding lead over Senator Cameron Morrison, veteran, in tabulated returns from today’s Democratic primary for the party’s senatorial nomination.
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Robert R. Reynolds
Ashville
Cameron Morrison
Nomination Letter Informing Roosevelt as Democratic Candidate
Chicago July 2 The chairman of the Democratic National Committee formally notifies Gov Franklin D Roosevelt of his nomination for president by the party. The message notes Roosevelt is chosen by a strong majority amid rivalries and lauds his unblemished record and public service.
Republican Independents Back Roosevelt in Senate Shift
Washington July 2 Republican independents led by George W. Norris Nebraska swung to the Democratic camp for Franklin D Roosevelt as third party talk faded. Nedrnak a veteran leader announced bolting his party to back Roosevelt. Western independents celebrated Roosevelts nomination deeming a third party movement ended. Borah declined comment but friends doubt he will back Norris and the Democratic ticket. Norris had backed Smith in 1928 and favored Roosevelt if nominated.
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Nathan Robertson
Washington
Senate
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Nedrnaka'a Vetecan
Roosevelt
Borah
Idaho
Hoover
Democrats Quickly Get Into Campaign in Bellingham
Bellingham Washington July 2 one of the first cities to establish a Roosevelt for President club claims the distinction of organizing a Garner for President club. Organization was perfected at noon today soon after word of Garner's nomination was received.
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Ftrat
Garner
Borah Reticent on Prohibition Proposal
Washington July 2 Senator Borah Idaho Republican said he would confer tomorrow with D Leigh Colvin national chairman of the Prohibition Party but he did not know what would be discussed He recently said he could not back Hoover on the prohibition plank and would not comment on running for president as Prohibition Party candidate Indianapolis July 2 Colvin left by air for Washington hoping Borah would become the party's presidential nominee
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Borah
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D. Leigh Colvin
Production Party
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Republican Party
Prohibition Party
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William ,E. Borah
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Merty
Smith Silent Refuses Back Roosevelt Nominee
Chicago reports Alfred E. Smith, defeated presidential contender, turned away from the Democratic convention scene and boarded a return train to New York. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the nominee and former ally, moved toward accepting the party’s victory as Smith’s stance remained unclear. Efforts to reach Speaker Garner yielded no comment.
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New York
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