Nomination of Hoover on First Ballot Seems Inevitable
Herbert Hoover appears set for the Republican nomination on the first ballot as the Pennsylvania delegation voted to follow Secretary Mellon’s recommendation. Mellon argued Coolidge would not accept the nomination, urging Hoover’s selection with broad national support, prompting enthusiastic applause and a roll call of all ayes.
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Hoover
Ralph W. Wheatley
Associated Press
Kansas City
Herbert Hoover
Pennsylvania
Mellon
Coolidge
Commerce
William S. Ware
Mr. Mellon
Republicans Begin Work On Platform In Kansas City
Republicans start drafting their platform for the November election as they face divisions over farm relief and prohibition enforcement. The resolutions committee will hear from various groups before producing a new draft for the convention, with possible floor fights looming over the 18th amendment and tariff policy.
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Kansas City
Eagles’ Hall
Resolutions Committee
Coolidge
McNary- Haugen
Smoot
Utah
Moses
New Hampshire
New York
Ogden Mills
the Treasury
Borah
Idaho
Lone Eagle Carranza Resumes Flight Toward Washington
Mexican aviator Captain Emilio Carranza forced down by fog at Mooresville resumes his goodwill hop to Washington in his Ryan monoplane. He plans to follow the Atlanta New York air route to reach Washington by about 5 pm if weather permits.
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Washington
Mooresville
Emilio Carranza
Mexico City
New York
Carranza
Tampico
Galveston
Montgomery
Ala
Aviation Field
Candler Field
Atlanta
Democrats Name Houston Delegates At Raleigh Convention
At Raleigh on June 12 the North Carolina Democratic gathering listed 12 of 29 district delegates. Coordell Hull and Josiah William Bailey announced eight remaining for the New York governor. Aubrey L. Brooks delivered the keynote and O Max Gardner spoke as gubernatorial nominee as credentials delays paused business.
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Raleigh
Coordell Hull
Josiah William Bailey
Smith
New York
Aubrey L. Brooks
Greensboro
O. Max Gardner
Brooks
Committee On Party Platform
Houston
Mellon Labels Dawes Logical VP Candidate Prospect
Secretary Mellon says Dawes is the logical vice presidential candidate as prospects rise for nomination. A Pennsylvania delegation meeting will be convened to decide its stance, with Mellon noting he has not yet fixed his own position.
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Kansas City
Dawes
Mellon
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Chicago
New Jersey Delegation Shifts Support to Hoover Vice President Pick
In Kansas City on June 12 the New Jersey delegation caucus declared Hoover as the preferred candidate, adding 31 votes to his column. Senator Edge was nominated for vice president by the delegation and the vote was unanimous.
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Kansas City
New Jersey
Hoover
Senator Edge
Mable Bell Tries Ocean Flight From Roosevelt Field
Miss Mable Bell launches from Roosevelt Field at 7 20 AM in the monoplane Columbia bound for Harbor Grace N F on her second attempt to cross the Atlantic The aircraft is piloted by Oliver Lebou tillier and Arthur Argles with Andrew Sirrini as chief mechanic They face delays from weather and a sparse crowd today including Mrs Josephine Bell who bade her daughter farewell
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Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Mable Bell
Atlantic
Columbia
Harbor Grace
N. F
Germany
Oliver Leboutillier
Arthur Argles
Royal Air Force
Josephine Bell
Rochester, N. Y
Plane Thought to Be Columbia Monoplane Passes Over
Parrsboro Nova Scotia reports a plane believed to be the trans Atlantic Columbia monoplane with Miss Mabel Bell aboard and three men passed over the area on June 12.
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Parrsboro
N. S
Columbia
Mabel Bell
Coolidge Vacation Delayed by Mrs Coolidge Illness
Washington June 12 AP The 1928 summer White House trip hinges on Mrs Coolidge who has a recurrence of illness though not serious Her condition improved but travel to Wisconsin would pose undue hardship so plans remain paused while preparations stay intact for a prompt departure when ready
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Washington
Watson and Curtis Make Last Effort in Indiana Rally
Kansas City dispatch reports Senator Watson of Indiana claiming the “allies” against Hoover have halted Hoover’s nomination and are free to act. He says the coalition’s formation prevented Hoover and asserts the group is waking up. Senator Curtis of Kansas then declares he will run alone.
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Kansas City
Indiana
Watson
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Senator Curtis Declares He Is A President Candidate
Senator Curtis emphasized his stand against being a vice presidential pick good today. He said he did not care whether others liked it or not and that he is a candidate for president not vice president. He blamed Hoover forces for the talk.
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Kansas City
Curtis
Hoover
Republican National Convention Opens in Kansas City
The Republican National Convention begins in Kansas City at 11 a.m. Central. Activities include music, a call to order by William M. Butler, prayer by Bishop S. C. Partridge, a Star Spangled Banner performance by Madame Schumann Heink, roll call, and early addresses by Butler and Senator Fess of Ohio with a keynote.
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Kansas City
William M. Butler
National Committee
S. C. Partridge
Episcopal Church
Schumann Heink
Roy C. West
Butler
Senator Fess
Ohio
Rioting in Athens at Kavala headquarters leaves one dead
Rioting in Athens at the Kavala base of the American Tobacco company ends with one killed and several wounded as workers on strike clash with gendarmes and soldiers. Government moves to restore order as the protest threatens to spread to Kanthi and Drama.
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Athens
Greece
Kavala
American Tobacco Company
Kanthi
Drama
Poincare Cabinet Reaches Franc Stabilization Plan
Paris report says the Poincare cabinet has agreed on a general plan to stabilize the franc. The plan, likely to be presented to Parliament next week, faces remaining details and cabinet disagreements that delayed final form.
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Paris
Poincarey
Itre
Republican Convention Opens As Hoover Battle Looms
The 1928 Republican National Convention convened in Kansas City with William M. Butler presiding. Key figures include supporters for Hoover and lingering hopes for Coolidge, while Lemuel Mitch and Theodore Burton secured early seats and Poly Tincher prepared to present Curtis' nomination.
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Lemuel Mitch
South Vienna
Ohio
Maine
Theodore Burton
Poly’ Tincher
Kansas
Senator Curtis
Inquirers
Hoover
Hoover bid for presidency gains momentum as Mellon backs Hoover
In Kansas City on June 12 Herbert Hoover's nomination appeared secure after Secretary Mellon announced Pennsylvania's support. Massachusetts leader William M Butler stated that President Coolidge and the RNC chair informed the Massachusetts delegation of Butler's vote for Butler while cautioning that this did not reflect Coolidge's views on the race.
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Kansas City
William M. Butler
National Committee
Butler
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Mellon
Pennsylvania
Republican National Committee
Will Divorce Novelist Jim Tully Faces Alimony Claim
In Los Angeles on June 12, a divorce complaint filed by Margaret R. Myers accuses novelist James Alexander Tully of cruelty. She cites a $2000 monthly income and seeks alimony and attorney’s fees. the couple married January 1925 and have lived in Hollywood. both spouses are writers.
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Los Angeles
Jim Tully
Margaret R. Myers
Tully
Hollywood
James Alexander Tully
Italia Crew in Dire Straits as Rescue Races to Reach
At least some Italia crew stranded on Arctic ice near Spitzbergen face starvation as Captain Riiser Larsen and Lt Holm rush aid. Two Norwegians arrive with gasoline and plan eastward flight. two Italian planes with 30 hour ranges expected to assist.
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Associated Press
Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
Italia
Riiser-Larsen
Luetzow Holm
Mossel Ba
Holm
Captain Carranza Plans Washington Flight From Mooresville
Emilo Carranza said he would depart Mooresville at 1 PM in a non stop attempt from Mexico City to Washington. He will divert to Raleigh if weather northward prevents progress.
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Mooresville
Emilio Carranza
Mexico City
Washington
Raleigh
Mexican Aviator Carranza Clears Mooresville Leg to Washington
Ambassador Teller in Mexico City directed Captain Emilio Carranza who halted his Mexico City to Washington flight near Mooresville North Carolina due to fog to resume the journey at once when conditions permit. Carranza informed the ambassador he will press on to the capital once visibility improves.
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Mooresville
Emilio Carranza
Mexican Air Eagle
Mexico City
Washington
Teller
Coolidge Praised by Senator Fess at Keynote Speech
Senator Fess of Ohio opened the Republican convention with a tribute to Calvin Coolidge calling him the greatest personal and political force. He noted Coolidge leaves office after five years and seven months by his own fiat, a conclusion echoed by party leaders amid calls for Hoover.
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Byron Price
Associated Press
Kansas City
Coolidge
Hoover
Fess
Ohio
Melton
Butler
National Committee
Weather Favorable for Trans Atlantic Flyers
Reports from Dr. James H. Kimball of the weather bureau indicate favorable conditions for ocean hops today. A storm southwest of the British Isles is moving away from the path, with Miss Recall’s Newfoundland flight and the Columbia’s expected arrival at Harbor Grace, Newfoundland.
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New York
James H. Kimball
The
Weather Bureau
British Isles
Miss Recall
Newfoundland
Kimball
Harbor Grace
WN. F
Columbia
Earhart team weighs Europe hop as weather clears
The Friendship crew Miss Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon studied New York weather reports before deciding on a transatlantic hop to Europe. The wait came as the local sky opened with clear conditions and a northwest breeze.
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Trepassey
N.ff
New York
Europe
Amelia Earhart
Wilmer Stultz
Lou Gordon
Nationalists in China take control of Peking
Peking is under the control of Marshal Yen Hsi Shan the Shansi governor who promises peace and the dispersal of enemy troops in the north. He issues instructions to protect foreign lives and property forbids incendiary literature and public gatherings and directs cooperation with the Nanking government to handle civil affairs.
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Peking
Yen Hsi-Shan
Shansi
Marshhal Yen
Nankin
Nanking
Tientsin Falls Under Nationalist Flag as Shansi Troops Advance
Word dispatches report Tientsin, Peking’s sea outlet, came under nationalist control today as Shansi forces seized the city. General Chang Tsuing Chang and Chu Yu Pu left with troops after an agreement. a small number of elected troops remain to maintain order.
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Washington
Tentsin
Peking
Chang Tsuing Chang
Chu Yu Pu
Manchurian War Lord Chang Tso Lin Killed in Bomb
Tokyo reports Chang Tso Lin a former northern dictator slain by a bomb at Mukden after abdication. The blast struck trains carrying him and staff from Peking into Mukden on June 4. Several aides including Wu Chun Sheng, Heilungkiang governor, were killed.
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Tokyo
Japanese War Office
Chang Tso-Lin
Mukden
Peking
Wu Chun-Sheng
Heilungkiang
Hindenburg Accepts Resignation of Marx Cabinet
Berlin June 12 President Von Hindenburg accepted the resignation of the coalition cabinet led by Dr Wilhelm Marx. He asked former socialist Chancellor Herman Mueller to form a new government.
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Berlin
von Hindenburg
Wilhelm Marx
Herman Mueller
Democratic convention opens in Raleigh with 7500 crowd
The North Carolina state Democratic convention convened at noon in the city auditorium with Rev. James B. Turner leading the invocation. Dennis G. Brummitt read the call as 7,500 delegates filed in while Senator Overman and Governor McLean entered the hall before Aubrey L. Brooks launched a 45 minute keynote.
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Raleigh
James B. Turner
Dennis G. Brummitt
City
Senator Overman
O. Max Gardner
McLean
Brummittee
Yarborough
Aubrey L. Brooks
Greensboro
Brooks
Associated Press
Former Governor Cameron Mor oy in Raleigh News Update
A Raleigh bulletin dated June 12 reports on former Governor Cameron Moroy in ongoing political or ceremonial matters. No additional context is provided in the fragment.
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Raleigh
Cameron Mor
Newsome Convicted Again in Beulah Tedder Murder
Larry Newsome, a Wayne county Negro, was convicted a second time of murdering 14 year old Beulah Tedder in Chatham county. He was sentenced to die in the electric chair on Friday July 13 though an appeal was entered, delaying the date. Troops guarded the courtroom and Newsome was later moved to Raleigh under guard.
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Pittsboro
Chatham County
Larry Newsome
Wayne County
Beulah Tedder
Wayne
Goldsboro
Henry A. Grady
Newsome
Supreme Court
Clawson Williams
R. A. Nunn
Don E. Scott
Raleigh
Durham Chine
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