Democrats Move Toward Repeal At Chicago Convention
At Chicago on June 30 the Democratic National Convention approved a brief platform calling for repeal of the Volstead Act. Major party leaders and delegates debated prohibition, with strong push from Senator Walsh and supporters of repeal while moderates pressed for amendment proposals. The crowd surged and booed rival views as the repeal plank gained a rising endorsement.
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Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Committee On
Este
Lonely States
Ihaakty
Georgia
Mississippi
Oklahom
South Carolina
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Kan
Oklahoma
Utah
Millard Tydings
Maryland
Tydings
Walsh
David I. Walsh
Demchusetts
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Thomas J. Walsh
Hull
Vals
Amin
Mise
Volatead
Gilbert H. Hitchcock
Nebraska
Traction Cars Crash Near Middletown Kills Six
A collision of two traction cars south of Middletown Ohio left six dead and a seventh fatally injured among the five who were seriously hurt. The northbound passenger from Hamilton was hit by a southbound freight from Cleveland after a switch loss. Officials identified several crew members and noted an unidentified woman among the dead. Four victims were hospitalized with unknown names.
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Middletown
Cincinnati and Lake Erie Traction
Here
Hamilton
Ohio
Cleveland
Wead
Ray Bowman
Dayton
Mmotorman
Jose Brose
R. C. Wilson
Harry B. Augsberger
Trenton
Jacks Augsberger
George Betz
Suit Filed Over Vehicle Accident Near Lebanon
Mills sues J A Yation claiming his 160 two ton Reo truck, valued at 800 dollars, was damaged about 1% miles south of Lebanon on State Road 52 after colliding with a car driven by the defendant's agent John Doe whose true name is unknown. He seeks 675 dollars for damages and 250 dollars for loss of use due to negligence.
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J. A. Yation
Mills
Lebanon
John Doe
Smith wins cheers at party platform vote scene
The convention heard Hull defend repeal as a pledge and attack the minority submission. Bulkley spoke briefly and left to cheers. Governor Alfred E. Smith prepared to address the majority plank as delegates remained vocal and animated, signaling a crowded scene amid the platform debate.
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Hull
Plank
Bingham
Robert J. Bulkley
Ohio
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Walsh
Indiana Delegation Hears Rumors In Presidential Ballot
In Chicago on June 30 Indiana delegates weighed how to cast their votes for the Democratic Presidential nominee. Hoosier supporters backed Mel Rounic while others rallied for Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland and Alfred E. Smith. Tammany influence appeared through Jouett Shouse as permanent chairman amid shifting balloting prospects.
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Chicago
Indiana
Mel Rounic
New York
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Ritchie
Alfred E. Smith
Tammany
Jouett Shouse
Illinois
Roosevelt
Chicago Stadium
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alabama
John E. Mack
Leok Bt B. Ely
Art Tom Ghanally
Alias
Garner
Millard Tydings
Henry 8. Johnston
Perry
Oklo
Murray
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Ae Atlee
Congress Today Senate Debates Philippine Independence Bill
Senate debates the Philippine independence bill as the Foreign Relations Committee holds a regular session. Conferees continue discussions on the Wagner relief bill while the House program remains indefinite.
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Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
House
Boy Injured In Harvest Field Near Thorntown
Fourteen year old Jimmy Roth son of Clarence and Mrs Roth of Ralph Kincaid farm northeast of Thorntown suffered severe leg lacerations and body bruising after a sheaf jam in a binder pulled him in while he helped his father cut wheat. Dr G M Owsley treated him with stitches and he will be confined to bed for some time.
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Jimmy Roth
Clarence Roth
Ralph Kincaid
Thorntown
Mr. Roth
G. M. Owsley
Boy Scouts Plan to Boost Camp Fund
Boy Scouts of Troop 202 plan to paint house or curb numbers for a small fee to improve the camp fund. Mayor J C Perkins approved the project, beginning Monday scouts will seek property owners. Scoutmaster Robert Sterling leads the troop.
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Boy Scouts
Troop 202
Lebanon
J. C. Perkins
Robert Sterling
Ladoga Men Hurt in Auto Accident
John M. Stanley and Robert W. Marks of the Ladoga Building and Loan Association were seriously injured in an automobile crash east of Indianapolis on Wednesday. The Montgomery County businessmen were en route to Richmond, taken to Methodist hospital, with Marks’ wife formerly Miss Zenta Caldwell of near Lebanon.
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John M. Stanley
Robert W. Marks
Ladoga Building and Loan Association
Indianapolis
Montgomery County
Mr. Stanley
Mr. Marks
Eugene C. Ashby
Chicago
Richmond
Methodist Hospital
Zenta Caldwell
Lebanon
Frankfort Mayor Crawford speaks at Kiwanis Club event
Clifford Crawford mayor of Frankfort addressed the Kiwanis Club on community service loyalty and personality. He cited Clinton county 4 H support and intercity ties such as Frankfort Lebanon basketball fans, urged municipal ownership of utilities with Frankfort Electric Light Co. funds backing city finances. Basen pee of Us Frasier guest introduced at the luncheon.
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Kiwanis Club
Clifford Crawford
Frankfort
Crawford
Clinton County
Lebanon
Lebanon Tigers
Kiwanians
Prankfort
Frankfort Electric Light Co
Basen Pee
Us Frasier Onal Club
Mrs Irvin Peper and son visit Mary Chaille kin
Mrs Irvin Peper and her son Jim from Deal Michigan are spending a few weeks with Mrs Mary Chaille and other relatives in this city, visiting relatives and enjoying the visit.
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Irvin Peper
Jim
Deal Mich
Bandits Rob Bank at Crown Point
Four young robbers held up the First National Bank in Crown Point Indiana at 10:50 a m stealing $2 000 in cash. They ordered seven customers and four employees to lie down and tied them with clothes line. A fifth member waited outside. The bank sits opposite the Lake county courthouse near the sheriff and jail.
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Crown Point
Ind
First ‘National Bank
Albert Mack
Ecashier
First National Bank
Lake County
County Court House
Sheriff’s Office
Lindbergh Probe Makes No Progress
Flemington New Jersey June 30 one of the chief police investigators in the Lindbergh Jr kidnapping and murder testified that the search has led to a blank wall Capt Joseph J Lamb of the New Jersey state police spoke under oath as Lloyd Fisher Curtis counsel pressed for answers The witness contrasted with Frank J Wilson an Internal Revenue Service investigator who said operatives were tracking a man believed linked to the kidnapers
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Flemington
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
New Jersey
John Hughes Curtis
Lindbergh
Lloyd Fisher
Curtis
Fisher
Lamb
Frank J. Wilson
Department of Internal Revenue
Ankle severly cut in Westfield car wreck
Norman Lindsay is recovering from a painful injury after a Sunday night automobile accident at the west edge of Westfield. A rainstorm and oiled gravel caused the car to skid and overturn in a ditch, injuring his right ankle with jagged windshield glass. A Westfield physician sewed the deep cut. he will be immobilized for several days and is staying at his father Clark Lindsay’s home.
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Norman Lindsay
Westfield
Lindsay
Clark Lindsay
Vines and Moody Reach English Championship Finals
At Wimbledon, Ellsworth Vines of California beat Jack Crawford 6-2 6-1 6-3 to advance to the final rounds. Helen Wills Moody, also from California, defeated Miss Mary Heeley 6-2 6-0 to reach the finals.
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Wimbledon
Eng
America
Ellsworth Vines
California
Jack Crawford
Helen Wills Moody
Mary Heeley
President Hoover Signs Economy Bill to Trim Costs
Washington June 30 Hoover signed the Economy Bill to cut government spending by about 150 million dollars. He said the measure reduces costs but falls short of cabinet and executive demands and imposes hardships on government workers in minor matters. He urged remedies at the next session of Congress.
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Washington
Hoover
Bargain-Hunters Rush Store Glass Injures Five
A crowd of over a hundred bargain-hunters jammed the Miller-Jones shoe store entrance to receive free gifts. A large plate glass window shattered, injuring five: Miss Wanda Stevenson, Mrs. Marie Behywmer, Miss Pansy Beaman, Miss Mildred Campbell, and Mrs. Kermit Vanarsdall. Four were treated at Dr H A Beck's office. Stevenson had a severed artery. The glass, insured by Mutual Plate Glass Insurance Company, was replaced at noon.
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Miller-Jones Shoe
Wanda Stevenson
Marie Behywmer
Pansy Beaman
Mildred Campbell
Kermit Vanarsdall
Clermont
Stevenson
H. A. Beck
Auto Collision Kills Two Near Flora on State Road No 18
Two residents of Flora die in a crash at a crossing on State Road No. 18. Oscar Campbell 69 dies instantly. Rev. Gilbert Stinebaugh 62 dies later in Logansport hospital. Campbell's wife survives with minor injuries in the other vehicle.
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Flora
State Road No. 18
Here
Oscar Campbell
Gilbert Stinebaugh
Logansport
Stinebaugh
Roosevelt Nominated Battle Seen At Democratic Convention
Chicago June 30 Roosevelt backers claim 700 votes for first ballot and aim to nominate him early. Alfred E Smith pledges continued bid. Anti Roosevelt group plans to spread votes on early ballots to blunt Roosevelt surge as negotiations unfold.
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Roosevelt
John, J. Raskob
Henry Breckinridge
Byrd
Virginia
James
M. Cox
Farley
Confercees
New York
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