Kansas Senator Charles Curtis Chosen as Hoover Running Mate
At the Republican National Convention in Kansas City on June 15, Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas was named as the vice presidential candidate. Curtis, of Indian descent and a former jockey, was a top ally of Hoover and a key link to the McNary Haugen farm bloc, despite past votes on the bill and a prior presidential bid. His selection followed a landslide convention vote with modest opposition.
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Herbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
Kansas
United States Senate
Curtise
Coolidge
Oklahoma
Hoover
Curtis
Senator Borah
Idaho
Leona Curtis Knight
Rhode Island
Democrats Not Likely To Revolt At Houston Convention
Washington dispatch reports that the Democratic National Convention in Houston on June 26 is unlikely to witness a mass revolt over nominations. Hoovers praise and party unity are echoed as drafts focus on farm relief and prohibition debates while the ballot for president approaches.
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Washington
Houston
Texas City
Kansas City
Hoover
Smith
New York
Rescue efforts continue for Italia crew off Spitzbergen
A strong east wind drives potential rescue toward the Italia crew in North East Land as Kinss Bay reports conditions improving for reconnaissance. The seven balloon crew members are thought to have ski equipment and rifles for hunting. a Russian icebreaker Maligin is awaited as the main chance to reach the stranded party.
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Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
Jund
Kinss Bay
Curtis Gains Momentum At Hoover Vice Presidential Convention
At Convent on Hall Kansas City June 15 Curtis of Kansas leading the race for Hoover's running mate as New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Illinois endorse him. New Hampshire and New Jersey lawmakers refuse to run, favoring Curtis, while Borah of Idaho also backs Curtis boosting nominational push.
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Byron Price
Associated Press
Hall
Kansas City
Curtis
Kansas
Herbert Hoover
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Illinois
Hoover
Moses
New Hampshire
Edge
Borah
Idaho
Dawes
Smith Is Given Another Big Vote
In Lexington Kentucky the state Democratic convention pledged its 26 national delegates to Governor Al Smith of New York after a tumultuous night marked by factional clashes fists and heckling. The disorder arose from party leaders split after prior primary defeats.
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Lexington
Kentucky
al Smith
New York
Smith
U. S
J. CC. W. Beckham
Flem D. Sampson
Mail Robber Lives After Gun Battle
Chicago report says mail robber Charles Cleaver nearly died after a third gun battle with police in eight years. He and Joseph Farina were wounded nine times combined as they resisted extradition from a Wheaton jail escape. Farina likely to die. Cleaver may recover. Lieutenant Andrew Barry of the detective bureau was wounded three times.
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Chicago
Charles
Limpy) Cleaver
Evergreen Park
Dupage County
Wheaton
Joseph Farina
Cleaver
Andrew Barry
Detective Bureau
Farina
All But Five Cast In Votes in Republican Convention
Kansas City June 15—Of 1089 delegate votes at the Republican national convention all but five cast ballots for a presidential candidate. Hoover led with 837 votes, 295 over the 542 needed, with Lowden 74, Curtis 64, Watson 45, Norris 24, Goff 18, Coolidge 17, Dawes 4, and Hughes 1 making up the remainder.
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Kansas City
Hoover
Lowden
Curtis
Watson
Norris
Goff
Coolidge
Dawes
Hughes
Clemson College May Expand Textile Work
Members of the South Carolina Cotton Manufacturers Association met in Spartanburg to discuss plans for expanding Clemson College’s textile department. Addresses were given by W. G. Query of the state tax commission, Clemson president Dr. E. W. Sikes, and H. H. Wills head of Clemson’s textile department. J. Choice Evans of Spartanburg is association president with S. W. Converse as secretary.
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Spartanburg
S. C
South Carolina Cotton Manufacturers Association
Clemson College
W. G. Query
State Tax Commission
E. W. Sikes
H. H. Wills
Clemson
J. Choice Evans
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
S. W. Converse
Kaiser Conducts Devotional Service in Holland
On June 15 in Doorn Holland the former Kaiser Wilhelm II marked forty years since his becoming German emperor by leading special devotional services at 10 o clock this morning in commemoration of the anniversary.
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Kaiser
Doorn
Holland
Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Hoover Named Republican Presidential Nominee of 1928
Herbert Hoover won the Republican nomination on the first ballot at the Kansas City convention with nearly four-fifths of the vote. Frank Lowden abandoned his bid over farm relief plank as the party prepared to choose a running mate and adjourn.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Herbert Hoover
Frank ©. Lowden
Hoover
Washington
Coolidge
North Carolina Delegation Keeps Hoover Support At National Meet
At the 1928 Republican National Convention in Kansas City North Carolina’s 20 delegates cast 17 for Hoover with three voting for Lowden. The withdrawal of Lowden left 13 NC delegates ready to back Hoover though four able to oppose, led by W G Bramham and others who protested for Lowden.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
North Carolina
Herbert Hoover
Frank O. Lowden
Hoover
Lowden
Willie G. Briggs
Raleigh
W. G. Bramham
Durham
R. J. Harris
Dillsboro
James S. Dun¢van
Greensboro
Bramham
Briggs
Jury fails to resolve Swanson slap case in New York
Jury could not decide if Gloria Swanson slapped S. Alexander Cohen when he tried to serve a subpoena on September 19, 1925. Cohen seeks 25000 dollars for pain humiliation and publicity. Swanson did not testify. two hotel employees testified they saw the meeting but not a slap.
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New York
Gloria Swanson
S. Alexander Cohen
Cohen
Park Chambers
Miss Swanson
Indictments Target Teapot Dome Figure Blackmer
Denver six indictments accuse Henry M. Blackmer, tied to the Conti metal Trading Co deal in Teapot Dome, of perjury and tax evasion. Fourteen counts span 1916 to 1923 as liens seek $8 million in government claims. Blackmer, in self imposed exile in France, faces trial if extradited.
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Denver
Colo
Henry M. Blackmer
Continetal
Teapot Dome
Blackmer
France
New York City
Nationalist Moves to Centralize Administration in Nanking
The Nationalist ministry of communication in Nanking orders the Peking posts directorate to move to Nanking the southern capital. It is believed the foreign office in Peking will also close and the administration may be transferred or shut down.
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Peking
i/P
Ministry of Communication
Nanking
Peking Directorate of Posts
Kidnaped Grace Budd Returns Home Amid Details
New York reports Ten-year-old Grace Budd, abducted from her home two weeks earlier, is safe and well. A note from her abductor claims she is happy in a new home, has pets, and will receive schooling, while police pursue the man dubbed Frank Howard who arranged a supposed party.
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New York
Grace Budd
Grace
Hoover Looms as Safe Sane Conservative Choice for President
Foreign press outlets praise Herbert Hoover as a safe, sane and conservative candidate. The Evening News says Hoover is not a politician but has capable campaign managers and wide support, though Wall Street views him with skepticism and hopes he may continue Coolidge policies.
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London
the Evening News
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
United States
Wall Street
Coolidge
Hoover nomination praised in Paris papers
Paris reports Herbert C. Hoover’s Republican presidential nomination draws favorable comments in the afternoon papers. Earlier editions carry no reaction since the news broke at breakfast. France has long known him for his food relief and wartime relief work.
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Paris
Herbert C. Hoover
France
Hoover nomination prompts favorable Rome impression
In Rome on June 15 the Republican nomination of Herbert C Hoover for the presidency drew a generally favorable reception. Observers expect his election would mean a continuation of current policies and leadership.
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Rome
Herbert C. Hoover
McLean Grants Paroles to Six and Commutes One
Governor McLean announced parole for six prisoners and a sentence commutation for one. Paroled: Judge Stanley for assault in Pitt county, John Brooks in Vance county, JL KE Sanford in Haywood, Paschal Hudson in Sampson, Zeb Snipes in Wayne, Claude Weaver in Lincoln. Doc Kink in Wake county had his twelve month sentence commuted to six months.
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Raleigh
McLean
Stanley
Pitt County
John Brooks
Vance County
JL. KE. Sanford
Haywood County
Paschal Hudson
Sampson County
Zeb Snipes
Wayne County
Claude Weaver
Lincoln County
Doc Kink
Wake County
N. A. Sinclair
Coolidges In Wisconsin Welcome Hoovers In Superior
President Coolidge telegrams Secretary Hoover praising his ability and experience for the presidency. Mrs Coolidge and officials greet the couple upon arrival in Superior Wisconsin as they begin a month long vacation in the Badger State with a planned move toward Winneboujou and Cedar Island lodge.
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Iws
Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Fred Baxter
Superior
8. F. Snively
Duluth
Superior Public School
James F. Coupal
White House
Wis
Badger
Zimmerman
Wisconsin
Christiansen
Minnesota
Northwest
Washington
Mr. Coolidge
Nobile and survivors Drift Near Arctic Land For Rescue
General Umberto Nobile and five Italia survivors drift on an ice floe near Brock or Foyne Island awaiting rescue. Injuries hinder departure while they request snow spectacles rubber boots and medicine for frostbite. Polar bears roam nearby as dog teams search for three missing men who started toward land.
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Spitzbergen
Arctic
Umberto Nobile
Natale Cecccioni
Nobile
Citta di Milano
Brock Island
Foyne Island
Charles II Island
Hobby
Associated Press
Women in Kansas GOP convention push Hoover and Curtis
Women cracked the political gate in the Republican convention's early hours, driving two stampedes for Hoover and Curtis. A pair of feminine figures later stepped to the platform to second the nominations, undeterred by photographers' glare.
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Marthy Dalrymple
Associated Press
Kansas City
Hoover
Curtis
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