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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
1
Tennessee and North Carolina delegates at the Republican national convention expressed enthusiasm over early signals. Arm bands bearing Hoover and Tilson and a local paper’s headline promise Hoover and Tilson, with Tilson reportedly leading in pledged votes.
At Kansas City the Republican convention presses toward a platform and presidential nomination as farmers relief debate looms. Sen Moses, Borah plank critic Butler, Burton and Tin cher among early arrivals. crowd sparse and delayed opening.
Vatican denies II Il Brillante report that Pope Pius X was suffering a serious arteriosclerosis. The pontiff, in apparent good health, greeted many pilgrims including the daughters of Justice Dowling of New York and a large Genoese university group.
London June 14 Emmeline Pankhurst a leading figure in the woman suffrage movement died this morning at age 69 after a brief illness Her militant tactics helped win votes for women now voting in the parliamentary election.
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge travel aboard a special train en route to Superior Wisconsin for a summer stay. They rested well after a previous postponement and the physician notes Mrs. Coolidge’s steady recovery and good appetite as the journey resumes through the central states. A radio set and newspaper updates accompany the presidential party during the trip.
President Coolidge departs Washington for his Wisconsin summer home delayed two days by Mrs. Coolidge’s illness. The nine car special train carries about seventy people as Hoover says goodbye and the president dispenses with formal farewells.
New York markets report bar silver at 59 percent purity and Mexican dollars at 43 percent, with prices and trading activity noted for bullion traders and dealers. The brief bulletin lists current assay levels and market reception in the financial district.
North Carolina delegates at the Republican convention in Kansas City face farm relief debates and a shifting vice presidential outlook. Mrs. Bess Kennon and Mrs. Lindsey Patterson host events for NC candidates and women leaders, with Hoover support prominent among speakers.
General Umberto Nobile and five Italia crewmen stranded off Northeast Land feel rescue is near after radio contacts from the Citta Di Milano. The fate of the other ten men remains unknown as searches continue amid ice, wind, and blizzards near Spitzbergen.
Kansas City June 14 The Republican national convention outlines the morning schedule with Call to order by Senator George H Moses permanent chairman and the presentation of the platform. A farm relief plank sparks doubt about the first presidential ballot with nominations to be read for Hoover Lowden Watson Curtis and Goff followed by seconding speeches.
Raleigh June 13. Richard T. Fountain, speaker of the North Carolina house in 1927, is the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor after Col. John D. Langston declined a second primary. June 2 primary results: Fountain 84,477 Langston 68,480 Burgwyn 62,866. Party harmony cited by Langston.
Kansas City dispatch describes the opening sessions of a women's convention where the first evening ended abruptly. Delegates, some new committee members, arrived in sleeveless frocks and no hats, then returned to hotels and clubs as delegation hubs. Mrs. Charles H. Sabin delivered the keynote while Mrs. Albert I. Beach hosted a large tea for over 1,000 guests.
Seven men robbed Home Trust Company in downtown Kansas City as the Republican National Convention opened. They fled amid tear gas after firing on police, wounding several officers and killing a bystander. Loot estimated over 25 thousand dollars, possibly near 50 thousand. Police officers James B. Smith and Darrell Capshaw were injured. Alvin Faeth died of heart disease after the event. Lillian Roland, 16, was wounded. Unidentified pedestrians also hurt.
Six or eight gunmen robbed the Home Trust Company in downtown Kansas City as delegates headed to the Republican National Convention. Two police officers and a bystander were wounded, with tear gas the bandits used to escape. President Alexander Rieger put losses at about 60,060 dollars.
President Coolidge issued an executive order creating a port of entry in customs collections at Charlotte North Carolina with headquarters at Wilmington North Carolina effective June 29 announced today at the state department Washington June 14.
The four Hoover opponents known as the allies agreed to have their names placed in nomination at the convention despite near-certain defeat. Watson Goff Curtis and Lowden debated withdrawing their speeches but resolved to proceed with their original plan.
Leaders seek to set aside the vice presidency dispute until Herbert Hoover is nominated and can signal wishes. Delegation managers rush floor to line up support while Dawes’ chances fade. Curtis and Capper loom for potential convention bids as eastern contenders press for unpledged delegates. Reed backs Moses as Tilson claims pledged western and southern votes.
Two American women aim to be the first female to fly the Atlantic with separate Newfoundland ground crews awaiting better weather. Mabel Bell at Harbor Grace with Oliver Le Boutilier and Arthur Argles plans to resume preparations for the Columbia monoplane while Amelia Earhart at Trepassey Bay with Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon readies the Friendship for a 1 am departure after trimming fuel by 200 gallons to 700.
The Fokker monoplane Friendship completed a successful trial flight in Trepassey on June 4. Two men and a girl hope to fly to Europe, with preparations underway by way of Iba Agores.
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