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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
5
Chicago June 29 AP The Democratic national convention postponed business after a long platform talk and speeches. Chairman Walsh announced no report from the platform committee for hours, the session recessed at 7 PM with a debate over prohibition on the floor and nominating speeches likely delayed until tomorrow.
Twelve new cases were reported at St Marys Hospital this week. Floyd Beavers from Koeltztown suffered head injuries from a fall from a Rock Island train and will recover. George Rice of 1604 East Miller Street had an operation and is in satisfactory condition. William Sappington of Hartsburg had an emergency operation and is critical. Mrs Marie Hagener Henry wife of John Henry is seriously ill. Mrs Margaret Harrington of 917 Moreau Drive is seriously ill. Mrs Nina Clay of New Bloomfield is to undergo an operation today and is serious. Charles Hasenbeck two and a half years old of 800 Ohio Street is seriously ill. Richard Stivers of 413 East McCarty Street is seriously ill. Mrs Clara Nelson of Chamois had an operation and is not alarming. Alfred Lanning of Marys Home had an operation and is satisfactory. Henry Crewell has recovered enough to go home and will rest a week to regain full health.
A daughter was born to Mrs. Paul Hunsiker at St. Marys hospital this morning. Mr. Hunsiker, recently critically ill at Mayo Bros hospital in Rochester Minnesota after an operation, was expected to return tomorrow and his condition is greatly improved.
Weather forecast notes partly cloudy skies over Missouri and Minnesota with little temperature change. The outlook covers Thursday with no significant shift in temperatures expected.
Will Rogers, cowboy humorist, stealing the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Brought on from the press stand amid laughter, he quipped about not being a delegate, joked about prohibition, and delivered a self deprecating routine that drew the crowd into a wild, approving reaction.
Two civil actions filed in Circuit Court stem from a June 18 automobile crash on Highway 54 south of the city. A. M. Shikles faces both suits over the deaths of Dorothy Farmer and Hd Payne and the injuries to Miss Raesie Smith and Dorothy Farmer. Plaintiffs seek combined damages of 25,300. Smith requests 15,000 for injuries and 300 for vehicle damage, while Fred and Hattie Farmer seek 10,000 for their daughter's death. Shikles suffered injuries and was taken home. Miss Smith discharged from hospital last week. Trial likely during July term.
Chicago June 29 AP A minority report backing payment of soldiers compensation certificates and other issues not in the majority report was being prepared for presentation to the Democratic national convention by Governor William H. Murray of Oklahoma. Murray, seeking the presidential nomination, was ready to advocate adoption of the minority recommendations. The Oklahoma delegation, instructed to back Murray while possible, made no other affiliations with candidates.
The Missouri Pacific withdrew its petition to discontinue stopping a train at Enon on the Cole Miller county line. Enon vigorously opposed removal from the railroad record, hiring a lawyer to battle before the Public Service Commission. The railroad dismissed the petition and the train will whistle and stop at Enon.
Mrs Nancy Meyers of Elston died suddenly early today while visiting her daughter Mrs Mose Jones near Marion. At 63 she lived all her life in the Elston area. She is survived by one other daughter Mrs Herbert Glenn and Frank Meyers of Grandview Mo, plus six grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 from the Jones home with Rev Larrimore officiating, burial in Steeley cemetery at Marion. Dawson and Tanner in charge.
Cape Girardeau Missouri June 29 AP Jack Lee 32 of Morley was killed early today when his truck left Highway 61 struck an 8 foot ditch and overturned Dale Dye escaped unharmed Lee the third son of John R Lee Morley to die in an accident in six years Westinghouse Omit Dividends Declared on Preferred Shares only
National League baseball score from Brooklyn and Philadelphia game. Thurston and Lopez pitched for Brooklyn with Ellicott and Hansen contributing. Wilson hit a third inning homer and Stripp followed with another for the winners while McCurdy added key support.
In Jefferson City the burning issue is weeds. City Attorney June R. Rose debates with Chief Burger over an ordinance banning weed growth on parcels adjoining public property. The exchange questions what counts as a weed and whether crops like alfalfa or sunflowers are banned, ending with a plan to notify violators and pursue police court action if needed.
Lawrence Ahrens, companion of James McGauley in the Overland State Bank holdup killing cashier Todd Phelps, is granted parole by Governor Caulfield. McGauley remains serving life. Ahrens aided by testimony, parole recommended by his judge, sheriff, and a prosecutor, with other parolees also listed.
In Washington on June 29 AP reports veterans of the Bonus Army shifting focus from disbandment to leadership. Walter W Waters of Portland seeks permanent commander in chief after a re election. Senate backed loans to cover transport home up to July 15 with 75 cents daily subsistence.
Washington reports House and Senate conferees agreed to release 40 million bushels of wheat and 500000 bales of cotton from Farm Board stocks for relief. The Red Cross would distribute it.
In Flemington New Jersey on June 29 a federal agent testified that John Hughes Curtis was charged with aiding the kidnapers of Charles A Lindbergh Sr. The testimony contradicted the state claim that Curtis led the negotiations while Curtis sought a deal to sell his tale.
Missouri delegates plan to cast one vote for James A. Reed on the first ballot and then switch to Roosevelt, Smith, or Baker as talks split the group. Some will stay for three or four ballots, others may depart early. Reed vows to stay in the fight to the finish despite the setback.
John Curry, leader of Tammany Hall, told reporters he would announce before the ballot which presidential nominees the New York delegation will support. New Yorkers elected Curry convention chairman as Roosevelt gains two more votes. Tammany claims 67 votes to 27 for Roosevelt, with Roosevelt adding two further pledges.
Chicago June 29 AP report says the Democratic platform committee approved a rank advocating a competitive tariff based on revenue only after a sharp dispute. The item reflects intra party debate over trade policy and tariff emphasis.
Chicago June 29 The Roosevelt faction at the national convention pushed to replace the traditional two thirds rule with a bare majority for presidential nomination. The rules committee, dominated by Roosevelt supporters, attached a recommendation affirming such a change and declaring precedent shall not govern future conventions. The move ensures the issue will be actively debated in delegate selection henceforth.
Albany, June 2. A tri motor airplane fuel ed and with two crack pilots stood by at Albany airport to fly Governor Franklin D Roosevelt to the Chicago Democratic National Convention. The plane, owned by American Airways, was to be used if Roosevelt received the presidential nomination and chose to address the convention. The Governor laughed at a question about plans, joking previously about using a submarine.
Chicago dispatch reports Roosevelt headquarters quickly disavowed any link to an alleged bribery scheme. Frank Scofield, Traylor campaign manager, claimed a Roosevelt worker offered him 10 000 to sign a statement withdrawing Traylor. Roosevelt aides dismissed the tale as ludicrous and un-Rooseveltian.
A 17 member medical corps including doctors, nurses, and orderlies en route from California to Washington joins the Bonus Army effort. They arrived in Springfield at dawn, stay briefly, then proceed to Rolla and St Louis to arrange the automobile caravan. The unit, organized by Dr Bolden and Dr Menary, aims to ease veterans’ suffering at the encampment. Equipment and supplies were previously damaged in Oklahoma floods.
Chicago June 29 AP After five hours of wrangling the Democratic resolutions committee adopted a prohibition plank calling for repeal of the 18th Amendment and immediate modification of the Walstead Act. The full committee vote was 35 to 17 in favor. A minority submission was planned by opponents as the convention opened. The platform also urged competitive tariffs, unemployment relief, and farm aid as part of the party’s economic program.
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