Roosevelt Renomination Preparations Ahead of Philadelphia Convention
Democratic leaders work through June 13 to finalize plans for the Philadelphia convention opening June 23 to renominate President Roosevelt. Senator Barkley drafts the keynote, Emil Hurja and Charles Michelson coordinate seating and hotel details, while delegates are chosen and pledged to Roosevelt.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Emil Hurja
James A. Farley
National Committee
Charles Michelson
Liberty Bell
William Jennings Bryan
Franklin Park
Federal conciliation chief to test beating claim
Gadsden Alabama June 13 FW F White federal commissioner of conciliation said he expects to make his test on the alleged beating of HM Dalrymple Akron CO dent of the United Rubber orders of America to Secretary Perkins tomorrow or Monday.
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FW. F. White
Sheriff Killed In Tennessee City Shooting
Spencer Tennessee reports Sheriff Montgomery G ton aged 38 was shot to death on the street by a farmer named Charlie M Clark using a double barreled shotgun according to Deputy W B Rogers in the incident.
Graham To Keep Out of Run-Off
Charlotte June 18 The Charlotte News quotes Sandy Graham third high man in the governor race saying he will support neither candidate in the run-off. He notes his campaign ended with the votes and that he will not influence his supporters.
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Charlotte News Tonight
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Guardian named for Reynolds heir in historic case
Libby Holman Reynolds had the $7,000,000 estate of her three year old son Christopher placed under guardianship. The Orphans' Court called it the largest guardian ship for a minor in its history. The Safe Deposit and Trust Company of Baltimore was named guardian by Mrs Reynolds's written request and attorney Benet Polikoff witnessed the signing.
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Libby Holman Reynolds
Christopher
Zachary Smith Reynolds
Winston-Salem
N. C
Oyster Bay
Mra. Reynolds
Safe Deposit and Trust
Baltimore Guardian
Fortune
Smith Reynolds
W. R. Hubner
Trust Company
Danzig Nazis Prepare Mass Meetings After Riot
Danzig’s Nazi party vows to answer foes after a deadly clash at a meeting house. District Leader Albert Forster declares plans for mass meetings and parades to defend the Fuehrer and suppress opposition in the Baltic Free City.
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Danzig
Albert Forster
Baltic
Slayer of Child Faces Death Penalty Conviction
Hollidaysburg Pa June 13 A jury convicted 24 year old Roy Lockard of slaying three year old Sonny Matthews and recommended the death penalty. Sonny's mother Mrs Margaret Karmendi faces trial on similar charges as the defense argued insanity.
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Roy Lockard
Sonny” Matthews
Margaret Karmendi
Sonny
Atate
Lockard
Borah Delays Decision On Landon Candidacy
June 13 1936 Borah plans a breathing spell before deciding to attack support or stay neutral on Alf Landon's presidential bid. Friends expect a mature review of platform differences and consultations with aides before Landon formally names his campaign head. Borah has not pledged support and has avoided direct attacks.
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Cleveland
William E. Borah
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Landon
Herbert Hoover
Borah
Washington
Susannah
Wallace Modifies Cotton Program
Secretary Wallace altered the southern region agricultural conservation plan to expand base acreage eligible for soil-conserving crop payments. Small producers with five acres or less can receive full payment for diverting up to two acres, and countywide diversion payments cap at 25 percent to permit individual payments up to 35 percent of base acreage.
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Washington
Wallace
Mrs Sallie Barger, Hickory, dies after long illness
Mrs Sallie Barger wife of W V Barger dies in City Memorial hospital Hickory after several months illness Surviving are husband one daughter Miss Faye Barger of Hickory and two sons William Barger of Hickory and John Brittian of High Point Funeral arrangements not completed tonight
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Hickory
Sallie Barger
W. V. Barger
City Memorial Hospital
Miss Faye Barger
William Barger
John Brittian
High Point
France Follows Others In Defaulting On War Debts
The Blum government of France defaulted on its semi annual war debt payment of 75 787 725 to the United States, raising total arrears to 250 227 866. Estonia also failed to pay 222 850, bringing its total due to 2 611 886. Britain Italy Lithuania Yugoslavia and Romania had previously defaulted, while Finland remained current.
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Blum
France
Unit States
Esthonia
State Department
Great Britain
Italy
Lithuania
Yugoslavia
Romania
Fine Land
Iat
Threat of Coal Industry Shutdown Looms
Washington June 18 A blunt warning from the United Mine Workers threatens to shut down the giant soft coal industry if the Guffey Vinson coal control bill fails to pass. John L. Lewis told the Interstate Commerce Committee the union will use its "only weapon" if operating groups push ahead with plans prepared for use if the measure fails.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
Senate
John L. Lewis
Miners’ Union
Interstate Commerce Committee
Bonus Bonds 10 Start Tomorrow for Veterans
Washington June 13 three government workers prepared 2 670 514 envelopes with bonds and checks for shipment to 3 517 000 veterans entitled to payment. First shipments depart Sunday midnight from Washington and 11 Federal Reserve cities with delivery by Monday night in major cities and by Tuesday or Wednesday in rural areas.
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Treasury
Toa
Veterana Administration
Federal Reserve Bank
RFC Ruling Sought On Constitutionality In Court
In Chicago on June 13 Judge James H. Wilkinson was asked to declare the RFC act constitutional in the defense brief filed in the suit to recover 10 million from Central Republic Bank and Trust stockholders tied to the Dawes loan 80 million. Ignaz Schwinn stockholder is represented by John B. Hughes.
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Chicago
U 3
James H. Wilkinson
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Central Republic Bank and Trust Company
Dawes
John 2. Hughes
Ignaz Schwinn
Stench bombs blamed on Nangis drive crowds from Vienna theatres
Vienna authorities blamed Nangis for stench bombs that forced audiences to flee from the state theatres the opera house and the Burg-theater tonight.
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Nangis
Opera House
Burg-theater
Druggist Receives Early Navy Bonus Bonds
John C. Ort a Bad Axe Michigan druggist and World War I veteran may have been the first to receive the 11 850 bonus bonds. The 11 bonds were sent by registered mail postmarked Washington June 15 and delivered this afternoon. He must wait until Monday to cash the bonds.
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Mich
John C. Ort
Washington
High Command Plans Republican Offensive Against Roosevelt
June 13. Republican high command outlines a militant early campaign to defeat Roosevelt within ten days. John D. M. named new national committee chair. Alf Landon promises an active fighting campaign with radio and travel. Col. Frank Knox to tour. final plans to be set after Topeka talks. Democratic convention to name Roosevelt-Garner in Philadelphia in ten days.
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John D. M
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Hamilton
Kansas
East
New York
Col
Frank Knox
Chicago
Knox
Republican Committee
Topeka
Philadelphia
Truck Overturns Killing Fifteen Injured in Buncombe County
Fifteen Arden residents from route 1 Buncombe county were injured when their truck overturned on highway No. 19 one mile north of Columbus in Polk county at 4 30 pm. All victims were taken to St. Luke's hospital Tryon. They were en route from Arden to Lake Adger for a picnic when the accident occurred as the truck struck a pavement hump and flipped down a 10 foot fill.
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N. C
Arden
Buncombe County
Polk County
St. Luke's Hospital
Tryon
Lake Adger
Hurricane Rages In Tropic Waters
A potential hurricane the season’s first disturbance moved slowly northwest over tropic waters south of Yucatan. Blustery weather reached Florida as officials kept a disaster plan ready and monitored the storm’s path.
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Miami
Fla
Weather Bureau
Yucatan
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Mountain Folk Festival Near Ashland Postponed?
Hymns and ballads echo in Kentucky for the sixth annual American folk song festival to be held near Ashland tomorrow. The event traces a century of mountain wilderness music from vital traditions and offers performances inspired by regional themes.
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Ashland
Kentucky
Georgia Supreme Court: teacher not injured in grading fire
The Georgia supreme court ruled that D. Sanders, a Hart county school teacher, cannot be legally regarded as injured in the course of employment after his pajamas caught fire while grading examinations. The claim was denied and the board's decision upheld.
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Atlanta
Georgia Supreme Court
D. Sanders
Hart County
Eagle Grove
Congress Seeks Adjournment By June 20 After Convention Winds
Washington records show Republicans returning from the Cleveland convention and Democrats preparing for Philadelphia talks set to adjourn by June 20. House favors a graduated tax up to 42.5 percent while the Senate stands at a flat 7 percent. conferees say no report ready for Monday session.
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Congress
Cleveland
Philadelphia
House
Senate
Bodies likely at bottom of desert lake in New Mexico
State police plan to recover six suspected missing persons from the rock strewn bottom of a desert lake near Roswell. Diver RE Lane described overhanging ledges and boulders across depths over 100 feet, noting the search will require time and multiple descents to locate any remains.
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Roswell
N. M
RE. O. Lane
Arms Seized by Spanish Police in Disorder Wave
Spain's police raided Syndicalist and Communist headquarters in Madrid and seized a large quantity of arms after a day of disorders in which deaths rose above 200. Five more deaths occurred, including a civil guard beheaded, across various locations.
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Madrid
Spain
McDonald and Eure Seek Second Democratic Primaries
The gubernatorial candidate Ralph W. McDonald and Thad Eure filed for a second Democratic primary as Clyde Hoey leads left, and W. Wade incumbent is poised for runoff. The state board kept the July 6 date after discussions with campaign managers. Gra hamb’s managers and supporters split amid claims of voting shifts. McDonald’s side says Graham’s backers want to defeat the machine. Graham declined to declare his July 4 choice.
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Raleigh
Ralph W. McDonald
Forsyth
Thad Eure
Hertford
State Board of Elections
McDonald
Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
Eure
Oace W. Wade
Wilkins P. Horton
Chatham
Election Board
Hoey
Sandy
Graham
Major Address In Vincennes To Touch National Subjects
President Roosevelt will deliver the final major address of a 4,000 mile swing in Vincennes Indiana dedicating a memorial to George Rogers Clark. He has spoken in Dallas Little Rock and will stress monopolies labor reform and economic and social improvements while staying on a busy national political track.
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Roosevelt
Vincenne Ind
Worth
Oklahoma
Vincennes, Ind
George Rogers Clark
Northwest
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Centennial Stadium
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Pilot Who Saved Jones Succumbs
Dallas report states co pilot Eugene Schacher aged 32 died from burns suffered in a 7000 foot plunge near Ferris while saving passengers including Jease Jones chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Jones Mrs Hobby and Joe Toomey praised his bravery and guests who visited him in hospital thanked him for his cool headedness. Ed Hefley credited Schacher with the highest courage.
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Tex
Eugene Schacher
Jease Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Burns
Ferris
Jones
Mra. W
Houston
Ed Hefley
Sehacher
Penitentiary Convicts Man in One Man Rebellion Case
Colfax, Louisiana. Walter Johnson, a Grant Parish farmer, was convicted of murder after a jury found him guilty in a one man rebellion against cattle tick eradication. The verdict returned in forty five minutes spared the death penalty and issued a life sentence.
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Colfax
Walter Johnson
Grant Parish
Pittsburgh Mayor Held by Grand Jury Action
Mayor William N. McNair of Pittsburgh was arrested and held for the grand jury on charges of halting legal processes and obstructing magistrates. Bond set at 5000 dollars. citizen Michael Grovan posted bond for McNair to go home.
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Pittsburgh
William N. McNair
McNair
City Hall
Ralph E £. Smith
Michael Grovan
Missions Flee China Frontier Despite Warnings
American and British missionaries traveling by air, pony cart, and foot moved westward in China’s remote northwest after eight months on the run. Diplomats warned them to stay away as Reds reportedly advance from Kanen and Tsinghai, with government bombers said to have decimated nearby forces.
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China
Kanen
Tsinghai Prer
Yellow River
Christian and Missionary Once
York
Assemblies God Mission
Springfield
Three More Escape From Prison Camp
Raleigh dispatch says three more men escaped from county prison camps, bringing June total to 11. Garman Painter 24 Stanbury North Carolina and Fred Hildebrand 26 Connelly Spir made second breaks at Caldwell county camp. Charlie Stokes 36 Goldsboro fled Johnston county camp. Stokes has ten prior convictions. Hildebrand and Painter were serving terms for break entering and larceny. Stokes for larceny with prior records.
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Raleigh
Oscar Pitts
Garman Painter
Stanbury
Fred Hilbrand
Connelly Spir
Caldwell County
Charlie Stokes
Goldsboro
Johnston County
Hilderbrand
Pain
Bur County
Stokes
Wayne County
Officers Named By Southern Baptist
RIDGECREST June 13. Dr Claud B Bow of Louisville Ky elected educational secretary for the foreign mission board and Harold Ingraham named secretary of the department of Sunday school administration of the Southern Baptist convention announced today at the church summer assembly grounds. Bow will assume new duties in Richmond VA, Ingraham had served 14 years as assistant secretary and succeeds Dr Arthur Flake who recently retired.
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Claud B. Bow
Louieville
Foreign Msion Board
Harold
Ingraham
Bow Baptist Convention
Church Summer Assembly
Bowen
Richmond
Arthur Flake
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