Platform Urges Aid to Farmers and Sound Currency
The platform calls for repeal of reciprocal trade agreements, a flexible tariff, and expanded tariff powers to support agriculture and industry. It condemns secret negotiations, favors federal securities regulation, merit-based federal employment, and drastic spending cuts. It advocates a balanced budget, sound money, limited foreign commitments, and preservation of civil liberties.
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Wegearner
Tariff Commission
Agricul
United States
Firesent
Congress
Borah
America
League of Nations
World Court
Lion
New Deal
Sousset
Missouri Wheat, Fruit Crops Hit By Drought Effects
In Columbia Missouri on June 11 AP reports May rainfall in Missouri was the lowest since 1900 causing wheat and grains to weaken. Wheat harvest about 24 492 000 bushels with 13 bushels per acre. Oats and fruit crops show poor conditions, peaches pears and cherries nearly ruined, apples at 25 percent normal. Moisture shortage spans counties from Lincoln to Perry and western border areas.
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Columbia
Missouri
Lincoln
Perry
Nomination dynamics at party convention shift Florida first
The convention, with favorite son candidates withdrawing, sees Florida leading in caucus alignment as delegates from southern states join. Vandenberg consults Knox and Borah while the platform committee debates monetary planks. Landon and Knox may form a ticket. Hoover likely to campaign.
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Florida
Vandenberg
Knox
Borah
Platform
Landon Vandenberg
Landon
Chicago
Landon-Knox
Henry P. Pletcher
National Committee
Herbert Hoover
Hirth to Speak in Audrain County Tonight
William Hirth a Democrat candidate for governor plans a campaign address tonight at the Ovilet church near Mexico Audrain County. His formal campaign opening is set for Springfield on June 17. Hirth, born and raised in Audrain County, addresses his boyhood friends and neighbors.
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Columbia
UPJ
William Hirth
Audrain County
Ovilet Church
Mexico
Springfield
Misouri Farmers Association
Hirth
Radox Foot Baths Sold By A Brandenberger Drug Co
The ad promotes Radox foot baths to soften calluses and relieve toe heel skin. It claims multiple baths restore comfort and offers a money back guarantee if not as advertised. The Brandenberger Drug Co. is advertising the product.
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A. Brandenberger Drug Co
Missouri Delegation Backs Landon Despite Hoover Speech
The Missouri delegation at the Republican convention remains solid for Landon with 27 of 30 votes expected on the first ballot. Leaders note Hoover’s stirring speech failed to move key Missourians and praise Herman Langworthy of Kansas City for guiding platform negotiations.
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Cleveland
Missouri
Herbert Hoover
Landon
Hoover
T. W. Hukriede
Warrenton
Hukrieda
Kenneth Middleton
Kansas City
Postmasters to Lead Party Funds Campaign in Kansas City
Kansas City Postmaster Alexander W. Graham said Postmaster General James Farley asked him to chair a local campaign finance committee but he declined. Graham noted he preferred a different approach and mentioned T. J. Pendergast as head of the local Democratic organization.
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Farley
Guy Wade
WPA
Graham
Kansas City
Alexander W. Graham
James 4. Farley
Democratic National Committee
T. J. Pendergast
Postmasters decline Farley campaign request in Missouri
In Columbia and Poplar Bluff Missouri postmasters reacted to a request from Postmaster General Farley to head local campaign finance committees. Allen W. Sapp refused to lead, recommending his brother Wood H. Sapp, while Dr. Lee Stokely of Poplar Bluff accepted the appointment, and questioned any interference with his postmaster duties.
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Columbian
Columbia
Allen W. Sapp
James A. Farley
Wood H. Sapp
Boone County
Sapp
Central Missouri
Postmaster General’s Department
Washington
Farley Denies Knowledge of Naming Postmasters
New York June 11 AP Democratic national headquarters said no postmasters will be appointed chairman of fundraising units for the Roosevelt campaign. James A Farley national chairman said chairmen are chosen from prominent Democrats nationwide and postmasters would be replaced if found among them. He said he has no knowledge of any postmasters being named as chairmen.
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New York
James A. Farley
Farley
Democrats start presidential drive with large fund
Washington report shows the Democratic National Committee had 295000 in cash on May 31 to start its campaign. Between March 1 and May 31 the committee received 456544 and spent 384775. Receipts included 81000 from contributions 22000 from Jackson Day 56400 from Jefferson Day and 337000 from national convention activities. Unpaid obligations stood at 174755 on May 31, up from 136000 on March 1.
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Washington
Democraticational Committee
Democratic Committee
National Committee
Yeast Company Officials Held in U S Charge
Six officials and employees of the New York Baking Corporation were arrested on federal charges of illicit yeast sales linked to a bootleg liquor raid. The six include Isadore M Becker Esther Becker Manuel Becker Lillian Becker Kline Joe Fox and Charles Todesay. Preliminary hearing set for June 30.
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Kansas City
New York Baking Corporation
Hereere
Isadore M. Becker
Esther Becker
Manuel Becker
Lillian Becker Kline
Joe Fox
Charles Todesay
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
New York
Germany
Inheritance Tax Paid on Clements Estate
An inheritance tax of 12222 was paid to the state on the estate of Dr. E B Clements of Macon Missouri a Republican national committeeman from 1924 until his death in an automobile crash June 19 1935. The estate valued at 223762 largely went to three sisters with fifteen bequests to non residents.
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E. B. Clements
Macon
Missouri
Service Officers School to Be Held in Nevada Mo
An American Legion service officers school will be held in Nevada Missouri on Sunday with Lowell R Johnson of Kansas City in charge. The session aims to train officers in assisting veterans with claims and benefits, reflecting ongoing postwar welfare efforts in the region.
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Nevada
American Legion Service Officers
Lowell R.johnson
Kansas City
State
Capudine Relieves Nervous Headache Fast Ad
An advertisement claims Capudine calms tense nerves and relieves nervous headaches. Two teaspoonfuls in water supposedly soothe worry and emotion, with gentle non narcotic formula and money back guarantee. Available in 8 0 10 cent sizes.
Rehabilitation chairmen named for Springfield and Kansas City
Chairman of Rehabilitation Geo Skidmore of Springfield, area chairman, and H V Snell of Kansas City, service officer, identified in the notice as key figures in regional efforts.
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Geo. Skidmore
Springfield
H. V. Snell
Kansas City
Jerusalem Cut Off From Rest Of Nation
Jerusalem reports being cut off from Palestine and the world when vandals severed telephone and telegraph lines. Intermittent shooting and arson, ongoing since yesterday, continued through the night, worsening the unrest.
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Jerusalem
Paleor
Palestine
150000 Signatures Collected for Teachers Pension Amendment
C Harold Sackett, chair of the petition committee, reported 150000 signatures for a constitutional amendment to allow a legislature established teachers pension fund. The petition will be sent to the secretary of state soon. Miracle Rock in Grand Junction balances a 12000 ton hulk on a three foot thick base.
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ST. Louis
C. Harold Sackett
Sackett
Miracle Rock
Grand Junction
Colo
Boyer Files Motion for Another Trial in Sanford Case
Raymond Boyer, condemned to death for the murder of Army Reserve officer Waine Duke Sanford, filed a motion for a new trial in Kansas City Missouri. The filing was reported June 11 by United Press.
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Kansas City
Raymond Boyer
Waine Duke Sanford
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Yeast Company
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Clements
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Tom
Ned Weeks
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Wilken
Grandad Wilken
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