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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1932
Page
1
Washington June 14 crowds of veterans watch the House begin debating the 2.4 billion cash bonus bill as Rep Crisp directs opposition and final passage is expected before adjournment. The adjournment today follows Rep Eslick’s death after collapsing during a pro bonus speech.
Chicago Stadium June 14 The convention opened in a quiet two hour session as leaders wrestled with prohibition and the vice presidency. Keynoter L J Dickinson praised Republicans and Hoover while the crowd showed little excitement. Prohibition and repeal issues were noted with little floor debate. Two major committees, platform and credentials, prepared to meet later with Garfield and Jefferies named to lead. The convention schedules two Wednesday sessions at 11 am and 4 pm.
Republican convention followers of Charles G. Dawes planned a stampede for him as Republican vice presidential nominee as delegates gathered. The Dawes talk spread on the convention floor with Texas taking the initiative.
Representative Eslick of Tennessee collapsed on the house floor while advocating payment of the soldiers' bonus. He died without regaining consciousness after fifteen minutes of medical effort. Mrs Eslick fainted in the gallery but recovered. the House adjourned. The committee amended the bill to include Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands and sought early consideration. Secretary Lamont had approved the measure.
Speaker Garner, fever free since Saturday, stayed in bed at the Capitol to speed recovery from bronchitis. He felt much better but his cough remained severe, though he continued brief talks with close friends about the congressional legislative situation.
The Polish flyer Stanley Hanener drifted hundreds of miles on the Atlantic aboard a wrecked plane. He called to Captain James W. Wilson of Circle Shell as his life boat approached. The crew lowered a lifeboat and rescued him in near darkness after eight days at sea.
North Carolina’s 28 delegates arrive in Chicago for the Republican convention with James Duncan of Greensboro chosen as spokesman for sessions. Committee appointments set credentials Charles A. Jonas. resolutions C. C. Frazier. permanent rules W. G. Bramham and I. B. Tucker. Delegates struggle to align uninstructed members with the dry platform amid division over voting autonomy.
Akron's airship remains moored at Parris Island South Carolina awaiting clearing weather to continue its voyage to Lakehurst after fueling. Lieut Commander Charles H. Rosendahl said departure hoped for today but would be delayed by heavy rains or winds. The dirigible arrived at 6 15 p m Eastern Standard Time yesterday, marking its first stop since Sunnyvale California.
Senator Smoot announced that house and senate conferees have agreed to the Hoover furlough plan in the national economy bill. The measure saves about 150 million dollars and proposes government employees take a month without pay or shift to a five day week. The conferees plan to lay the report before both chambers tomorrow.
ROCKY MOUNT June 14 Officers will be elected during the final business session of the North Carolina Order of Eastern Star convention. Opening events included a grand officers reception delegate welcome banquets and Rainbow girls initiation with Mayor M D Munn Rev F S Craighill Senator L L Gravely and others attending.
Joseph C. Grew arrived in Tokyo and was received at the Imperial Palace Phoenix Hall by Emperor Hirohito to present his credentials as the new United States ambassador to Japan.
Simmons and Grist announced backing for Cameron Morrison in the second primary, ending years of factional wounds. The moves follow Morrison's past clashes with Simmons and Bailey, with Reynolds and Grist signaling reactions amid party maneuvering in Raleigh.
Chicago notes the convention opens with the House voting on the soldiers bonus tomorrow. Reporters propose using radio feeds from Washington to cover speeches, while lobbyists dominate with badges and drinks. Dickinson of Iowa is keynote, Dawes draws crowds, and Chicago contemplates sub letting the event to Cicero.
Violet Sharpe, the Morrow household maid connected to the Lindbergh baby case, is listed as married on her death certificate filed in Englewood New Jersey. Dr Ralph Gilady, Bergen county physician who performed the autopsy, signs the certificate confirming her wedlock.
Four miners remain missing after an explosion at Splashdam Smokeless Coal Corporation in Splashdam Virginia. Six bodies have been recovered and rescuers have abandoned hope of finding the others alive. Investigation of the disaster is postponed until after body recoveries.
Senator L. J. Dickinson spoke at the Republican National Convention urging Hoover reelection as a means to restore normal conditions. He praised the president’s handling of the low mood and defended the Farm Board while praising tariff and national defense policies, noting Hoover’s actions to stave off panic and stabilize markets.
Senate banking committee substitutes the Garner 2.3 billion relief plan with the 2.0 billion senate bill so both measures go to conference. The Garner bill authorizes 1.2 billion for public construction and 1.0 billion additional capitalization for reconstruction loans plus a 100 million emergency fund. The Wagner plan adds 500 million in public works bonds and 1.5 billion more borrowing power for self liquidating public works.
Detec tive Means convicted in DC Supreme Court on two counts of larceny for a $104000 ransom swindle tied to the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Jury found him guilty after a two hour deliberation, while acquitting on embezzlement charges. He faces up to ten years per count and a $2000 fine and was remanded to jail.
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