Democrats Adopt Prohibition Pledge At Convention Push
Chicago dispatch reports the Democratic resolutions committee adopted a plank calling for repeal of the 18th amendment and modification of the Volstead Act after five hours of wrangling. The vote stood 35 to 17 in favor of the prohibition plank, with a minority report possible. Separately Roosevelt supporters denied any approval of a supposed $10,000 withdrawal deal for Melvin Traylor.
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Democratic Resolutions Committee
Resolutions Committee
Roosevelt
Frank Schofield
Melvin Traylor
Traylor
Scofield
Illinois
I. B. Dunlap
North Carolina Delegation Defies Roosevelt With Upsets
In Chicago on June 28 the North Carolina delegation remained loyal to Roosevelt but resisted marching in line. They voted strongly against abrogating the two thirds rule and bolted the Roosevelt machine by opposing Huey Long’s Louisiana delegation, prompting a personal visit from Long to the Tar Heel section.
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North Carolina
Roosevelt
Tar Heels
New York
Louisiana
Huey
Lene
Tar Heel
Lindbergh described as nearly leaping into sea during kidnap probe
In Flemington New Jersey on June 29 Col Charles Lindbergh was described in testimony as once trying to swim to a boat he believed held his kidnapped child. W E Haskell testified Curtis offered to sell his story and recounted Curtis telling his wife he was all right.
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N. J
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Col. Lindbergh
W. E. Haskell
John Hughes Curtis
Anthony M. Hauck
Haskell
New Jersey
Lloyd Fisher
Wake Forest Student Drowns in College Lake
Wake Forest North Carolina June 29 Edward William McManus a 23 year old senior at Wake Forest college summer school drowned late yesterday in the college lake after an all night search his body recovered at 5 this morning He was found in eight feet of water and coroner L M Waring said death resulted from strangulation after exhaustion no foul play noted Memorial services were held at the college and the body sent to Cabarrus for burial
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Wake Forest
N. C
Edward William McManus
Wake Forest College
College Lake
McManus
W. A. McManus
Cabarrus
L .M. Waring
Wake County
Darkest Financial Chapter Of U S To Close Tomorrow
Washington report details the nearing end of the U S fiscal year with a projected deficit near 2 9 billion dollars The 1932 revenue bill shifts the economy toward new taxes and programs while spending exceeds revenues by about 851 5 million dollars Planned adjustments include delaying sinking fund contributions and cutting expenditures to bridge the gap Experts note the deficit grew from income declines and higher costs as the nation faces a pivot to a new tax era and fiscal policy.
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United States
Treasury
Hoover
Supreme Court decides 23 of 24 cases in Raleigh session
The North Carolina Supreme Court issued 24 decisions with 23 cases resolved. The Leas-Davis bank petition was dismissed and 15 undecided cases were carried to the fall term. Opinions include Maxwell versus Branch Banking Company affirmed, N A Story Hunt versus A L Railway Company reversed, and several other rulings across Buncombe Wayne Duplin Franklin Wake Alamance Guilford Mecklenburg.
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Buncombe County
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Herring
Wayne
Annie Carrol Garriss
Admx
Hines Brothers Lumber Company
Phillip Lanier
Greene
Kenan
Duplin Motor Company
Et Als
Duplin
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Corporation Commission
Hamilton
Railroad
Wake
Clement Richardson
Cullen Satterwhite
Franklin
New Trial
McLeod
Hicks
Democratic convention in Chicago stalls over prohibition plank
At the Chicago stadium convention, the platform committee deadlocked on prohibition. Delegates killed time with speeches and entertainment, not beginning formal business until after 1 PM, then recessed until 7 PM as delegates waited.
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Chicago Stadium
Garner spurns trading overtures on presidential nomination
Amos G. Carter of Fort Worth told Texas and California delegates that John N. Garner refused any trades for the presidential nomination. Carter said Garner was in the hands of his friends and authorized him to deny any such trade, calling the claim false.
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Chicago
Amos G. Carter
Fort Worth
California
John N. Garner
Garner
Capitol
Missouri Delegation to Back Reed Then Split After First Ballot
Chicago dispatch reports Missouri delegates plan a first ballot for James A. Reed then break to support other candidates. Authorities say 20 of 36 will back Roosevelt, while the rest divide between Alfred E. Smith of New York and Newton D. Baker of Ohio.
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James A. Reed
Missouri
Reed
Roosevelt Camp
Alfred E. Smith
Newa
Newton PD. Baker
Ohio
Lea Lea and Davis lose bid to reopen convictions in banking case
The North Carolina Supreme Court dismissed a petition to reconsider its ruling upholding Luke Lea Sr. and Luke Lea Jr. and Wallace B. Davis for banking law violations. The decision ends the state case, with prison terms and fines to be enforced. further appeal could go to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina Supreme Court Today
Luke Lea
Tennessee
Wallace B. Davis
Asheville
Lea, Sr
Davis
Lea
Buncombe
Communist Candidate For President Barred In Los Angeles
William Z Foster, Communist party presidential candidate, cannot campaign in Los Angeles while Captain William F Hynes leads the Red squad. Foster awaits a habeas corpus hearing to challenge detention on suspicion of criminal syndicalism after a plaza arrest that drew 1000 sympathizers and police used gas bombs during disturbances.
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Los Angeles
William Z. Foster
Communist Party
William F. Hynes
Red
Hynes
Foster
Fosae
Will Rogers steals spotlight at Democratic National Convention
Will Rogers, at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, interrupted the agenda with jokes in the press stand. He quipped about the convention being a joke and lightened the crowd, poking fun at platform writers and photographers while delivering his humorous take on politics.
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Chicago
Will Rogers
Rogers
Eddie Dowling
Will
Congress Submits $150 Million Economy Bill
Congress nears adjournment as the $150,000,000 economy bill heads to President Hoover for signature. Senate leaders expect a July finish with a furlough of one month for federal workers earning $1,000 or more and an 8.3 percent salary cut for others, higher officials facing larger reductions.
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Congress
Senate
Hoover
Senator Walsh New Chairman Calls Dem Convention To Order
In Chicago on June 29 the Democratic National Convention opens with Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana serving as permanent chairman. The program includes invocation by Rev. Duncan Hodge Browne, report of the platform committee, debate on the minority prohibition plank, adoption of the platform, and roll calls by states for presidential nominating speeches.
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Chicago
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Duncan Hodge Browne
Democrats in Chicago Fight Over Chairman At Long Convention
In a day marked by dissension and delay, Chicago Democrats debated Huey Long’s seating and who should chair a convention already a week old. The writer mocks the fractious scene and notes endless squabbles over trivialities while praising the party's loyal but volatile spirit.
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Chicago
Huey Long
Asheville Chauffeur Killed in State Highway Crash
Waynesville North Carolina June 29 Glenn S. Farmer about 22 an Asheville chauffeur was dead today and Mrs W W Downs of Franklin was seriously injured in a local hospital after an automobile crash on state highway No 10 near Balsam.
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N. C
Glenn
Farmer
Asheville
W. W. Downs
Franklin
Balsam
Surrenders in Europe claim Lindbergh case ties
A man in Prague surrendered to police claiming involvement in the Lindbergh kidnapping. He said he helped six others, and the seven fled to England and France. Authorities gave little credence to the tale.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Waag-Neustadel
England
France
Roosevelt Allies Urge Hold-Outs to Bandwagon
Chicago dispatch reports Roosevelt allies pressing delegates from six large states New York Missouri Indiana Texas California and Ohio totaling 302 votes to join the bandwagon toward his nomination. Indiana seemed firm but others waver. Ohio showed resistance with 48½ votes against Roosevelt in a test, while Texas and California were rumored to back Garner.
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Herbert Hoover
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