Hoover Curtis Ticket Nominated at Kansas City Convention
After four days of speeches and ballots the Republican National Convention in Kansas City nominates Herbert Hoover for president and Charles Curtis for vice president on the first ballot. Kansas Senator Curtis receives 1052 votes to 34 and the result becomes unanimous as a roar rises for the majority senate floor leader. The city returns to normal with street sweepers and lingering campaign memorabilia coloring the streets.
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Brian Bell
Associated Press
Kansas
City
Herbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
Majority
Senate
Kansas City
White Wings
Houston
George H. Moses
Curtis
Hoover
Blackmer Silent in Paris as Denver Indicts Him
Henry M. Blackmer, missing witness in the Teapot Dome affair, remains silent in Paris after a Denver indictment charging perjury and tax evasion. He resides at a hotel on the Champs Elysees while his lawyers await possible extradition actions.
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Paris
Henry M. Blackmer
Teapot Dome
Denver
Champs Elysee Quarter
United States
Auto Driver Acquitted in Alabama Manslaughter Case
Lieutenant H. L. Woolard, Maxwell Field pilot, was acquitted in Montgomery court of second degree manslaughter charges stemming from a wreck that killed Mrs. Emma McGough of Montgomery. The collision involved the auto she rode in and the car Woolard drove.
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Montgomery
Ala
H. L. Woolard
Maxwell
Court of Common Pleas
Emma McGough
Woolard
Automobiles Banned on Mackinac Island Chosen for Auto Talks
The American Automotive association will hold a five day convention on Mackinac Island starting next Monday. The island is the only place in the western hemisphere where cars are prohibited by law, a key point of the gathering.
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Mackinac Island
American Automotive Association
Heflin to Speak Under Police Guard Near Albany
Senator Heflin of Alabama will speak at Hurtsville near Albany under police protection from New York Governor Smith’s order. Major John A. Warner, state police head, will assign troopers to prevent interference or discourtesy at the event. Heflin said he was told Roman Catholic friends might try to disrupt the gathering.
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Albany
N. Y
Heflin
Alabama
al Smith
Smith
John A. Warner
Hurstville
Washington
West Branch celebrates Hoover nomination with loud rally
West Branch Iowa residents honor Herbert Hoover with a noisy celebration aided by brass bands and fireworks. Cedar County residents also claim Hoover as theirs while local speakers praise his rise from a poor boy to a national leader.
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Iowa
Cedar County
Hoover
West Branch
Herbert Hoover
Cyrenus Cole
Cedar Rapids
Home Folks Rejoice With Sen. Curtis
Topeka Kans June 16. Medicine made long ago by his Raw Indian kin again proves good for Senator Charles Curtis as he rests at home after celebration of his nomination as running mate for Herbert Hoover. He arrived with his son Harry and greeted by neighbors and family before a public showing at the state capitol. Curtis praised Hoover and noted sleep has been scarce during the nominating period.
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Topeka
Kans
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Herbert Hoover
Sun Flower State
Julie Poppin
Harry
Chicago
Kansas City
Charlie
Rome Colvin
State House
Topeka Boulevard
Curtis
Capitol
Paulen
Leona Curtis Knight
Rhode Island
Edward Everett Gann
Washington, D. C
Senator Curtis
C. P. George
Fort Sill
Okla
Senator Curtis Receives Loyal Friend's Congratulatory Letter
New Bedford Mass June 16 A letter from one of Senator Curtis oldest and most loyal friends joins many messages of congratulations for the Republican vice presidential nominee as he awaits the outcome of the election.
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New Bedford
Mass
Senator Curtis
Rescue of Italia Crew Hopes Fades After Mishap
Major Maddalena’s Savoia Marchetti flying boat, en route from Milan to Kings Bay to rescue Nobile’s marooned party, was forced down in Varanger Fjord. Two Norwegian planes scout ahead but lack needed size for pickup. provisions and plans prepared for a 220 mile flight to the castaways as ice conditions shift.
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Kings Bay
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Wadsee
Spitzbergen
Milan
Nobile
Citta di Milano
Gén- Nobile
Rescue Airlift Shifts Fates of Nobile and Crew
In Kings Bay Spitzbergen on June 16 a swift air rescue evacuated General Umberto Nobile and five companions. The operation marked a critical turning point after their dire stranded situation was reported and mobilized救援 teams.
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Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
Umberto Nobile
Floods Drive Arkansas Families From Homes To Higher Ground
Flood waters force many Arkansas families from their homes as rivers swell and crevasses threaten more areas. In Missouri and Wisconsin reports, communities brace for additional rises while guardsmen assist flood response.
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Arkansas
Coolidge Settles In At Superior Summer White House
President Coolidge arrives at Cedar Island Lodge in Superior Wisconsin for a three month summer stay. His staff, Edward T. Clark and Rudolph Foster, sets up offices in Superior high school and he later enjoys fishing at the lodge bridge and Lake Nebagamon amid cool temperatures.
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Superior
Wis
President Coolidge
Wisconsin
Edward T. Clark
Mr. Coolidge
Lake Nebagamon
White House
Fire damages Ed Melion haberdashers in Charlotte
A late night blaze on the third floor of the Ed Melion Company haberdashers caused several thousand dollars in damage. Officials say defective wiring started the fire, which was probably insured.
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Charlotte
Ed Melion Company, Haberdashers
Flood Waters Spread Across 40000 Acres Forcing Jackson County Residents to Camp On High Ground
Flood waters from the White river spread fan like over about 40000 acres in Jackson county. Some land was newly cultivated as 800 valley residents fled to higher ground. The Stephens levee 12 miles south of Newport breached last night but a warning broadcast 24 hours earlier helped evacuations.
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Newport
Ark
White River
Jackson County
Stephens
Tragedy at Royal Ball Ends With Fatal Accident
A brilliant society ball at Walter Guinness's Grosvenor Place home ended when two maids, watching from a skylight, broke through glass on the second floor lobby. One maid died and another was gravely injured. Two guests were slightly hurt and a night watchman broke his leg while investigating the incident.
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London
Walter Guinness
Grosvenor Place
Princess Mary
Viscount Lascelles
Hoover Will Remain At His Work
Hoover plans to stay as secretary of commerce for the moment while campaign plans form. He will meet with Republican leaders from the Kansas City convention and decide on the national chairmanship, with possible successors weighing in.
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Davenport
Hoover
West Branch
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Kansas City
Republican National Committee
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Oregon
Willard Hotel
William M. Butler
Massachusetts
Work
James W.W. Good
Caudius Houston
Walter F. Brown
Williams
Butler
Northern Baptists Open Convention in Detroit
W C Coleman of Wichita Kansas president of the Northern Baptist Convention opened the nineteenth annual meeting in Detroit with a call for unity and mutual understanding. He cited contacts with Baptists in the north and south and differing strands of fundamentalism and liberalism. He said both sides share core beliefs, differing mainly in expression.
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Detroit
W. C. Coleman
Wichita
Kansas
Northern Baptist Convention
Free Will Baptist Meet Ends with Prohibition Solidarity
The Free Will Baptist national conference adjourned in Eureka College after three days of sessions. A resolution opposed any public office holder lacking wholehearted support of the 18th Amendment. The group announced plans to meet in Glennville, Georgia next year.
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Ayden
N C
Glennville
National Conference of the Free Will Baptist Church
Eureka College
McNary Talks With Hoover Over Farm Relief Plan
Senator McNary of Oregon, co author of the McNary Haugen farm relief bill, conferred with Secretary Hoover. He said Hoover was sympathetic and eager to relieve farm distress and signaled willingness to drop the equalization fee to improve agriculture and enable workable legislation.
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McNary
Oregon
Coolidge
Hoover
Raleigh Sees P and N Injunction Likely in Rail Case
Raleigh observers expect Piedmont and Northern to obtain a federal injunction overturning an Interstate Commerce Commission denial of its Charlotte to Greensboro plan and further lines to Winston Salem and Durham. The state corporation commission backed the P and N, and impartial judges may grant the restraining order. Prospects shift after Judge Watkins recused himself. next steps may move to Judge Edmund Waddill.
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Piedmont
Northern
Interstate Commerce Commission
P. and N
Charlotte
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Durham
State Corporation Commission
H. H. Watkins
Anderson
S. C
Edmund Waddill
Bad Weather Delays Proposed Long Distance Flights
DETROIT June 16 After reports of unfavorable weather between Washington and the Carolinas aviator Jacquin Pecheto announced his planned non stop flight with Fritz Vieler from Walker Field Windsor Ont to Mexico City was postponed until tomorrow morning. If weather clears the flight would depart at dawn tomorrow otherwise further delays would occur. The Stinson Detroiter plane is at the Stinson field Northville Michigan ready for take off. HARBOR GRACE Newfoundland June 16 Flight plans for Europe postponed due to weather with takeoff set for 4 30 am EST tomorrow if conditions improve.
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Detroit
Washington
D. C
Carolinas
Jacquin Pecheto
Mexican City
Fritz Vieler
Walker Field
Windsor
Ont
Mexico City
Pecheto
Vieler
Harbor Grace
N. F
Europe
Oliver le Boutillier
Columbia
le Boutillier
Mabel Bell
Arthur Argles
Two American air expeditons eye takeoff from Newfoundland
In St. Johns on June 16, American air expeditions wait on weather forecasts hoping for a Europe departure before nightfall. Conditions remain uncertain as crews monitor reports and anxiously anticipate clearance.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Newfoundland
Europe
Senator Norris Attacks Hoover Convention Platform
Senator Norris of Nebraska denounces the Kansas City Republican convention and the Hoover ticket for power interests and frauds. He accuses Smoot Willebrandt Ware Slemp Lenroot Fess and others of steering delegates, notes failures to investigate power trusts, and calls for accountability and reform. He warns of congressional action if the program is approved.
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Norris
Nebraska
Kan City
United States
Kansas City
Boulder Dam
Muscle Shoals
Fess
Ohio
Mabel
Walker Willebrandt
Smoot
Utah
William S. Ware
Bascom Slemp
Irvine L. Lenroot
Wisconsin
Daugherty
Senate
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Hoover
Solid South
New York
Fall
Boss Ware
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States Senate
Levee Breaches Near Kennett Threaten Thousands
A levee on the St. Francis river six miles northwest of Kennett Dunklin county gave way at 1 30 oclock this morning. About 1000 families were in danger and more than 20000 acres of bottom land were expected to be inundated.
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St. Francis River
Here
Campbell
National Guardsmen
St. Francis
Dunklin County
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