15 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1928
Page
1
The piece profiles Herbert Hoover as a growing political figure with broad appeal and a steady climb from humble origins. It notes his leadership style, hard work, and ability to inspire loyalty among volunteers while detailing his routine in Washington and family life.
At Kansas City June 15 the Republican National Convention nominated Charles Curtis of Kansas for vice president. Delegates cheered Borah who switched from Dawes and gave Curtis the nominating speech. Tilson withdrew, Borah urged Curtis, and Hoover read a supportive message amid procedural delays and crowd enthusiasm.
At Kansas City the Republican convention backed Herbert Hoover with 837 votes on the first ballot. Frank O. Lowden withdrew after disapproval of the farm relief plank, leaving Hoover poised for the vice presidential selection as leaders reconvened at noon.
A fragment urges a comparison between Ella's method and the narrator's prior parenting with a hint of regret or doubt about child behavior. The language suggests a domestic, diary like tone reflecting family matters in a historical context.
Defeated in writing the equalization fee principle into the Republican platform farm leaders from the Midwest plan to push their fight to the Democratic convention in Houston. Frank W. Murphy of Wheaton Minnesota a convention delegate who spoke for the majority farm plank said the group would attend the Texas gathering to seek relief denied by the Republicans. He claimed farmers must accept the farm relief plank vote as a sign the party is large enough to include them in the protective system and that their vote was not essential to party success.
Herbert Hoover republican nominee issued a campaign telegram from Washington thanking the Kansas City convention for the nomination. He expands the note of appreciation into a preview of his governing stance and reliance on party support as he seeks the presidency.
Secretary Hoover, arriving at 9 15 in Washington, begins a formal draft to the Republican national convention in Kansas City to thank them for the presidential nomination. A small, staged demonstration by commerce department staff greets him as he moves to his private office amid a flood of congratulatory messages at work and home.
The speaker reflects on America’s meaning and his service in two cabinets, claiming the nation gave him schooling and opportunity. He asserts no one can bind the public and vows a solemn mission to lead in war and peace, ending with a note about a continued message on another page.
President Coolidge endorsed Herbert Hoover’s Republican candidacy with telegrams of congratulations to Hoover and personal thanks. Mrs Coolidge joined the greeting sending love and best wishes. The message was written aboard the presidential train en route to the summer White House.
In Iowa the night and Saturday look partly cloudy and unsettled with warmer temperatures in the east and central areas. In Illinois fair tonight with increasing clouds Saturday and a north river region likely cloudier.
An east wind at Spitzbergen today shifts the Nobile radio party westward toward the rescue teams nearing the Italia balloon crew off Northeastland. Snow gave way to sunshine aiding reconnaissance as Kings Bay notes the party must have Italia ski gear and rifles to hunt polar bears. The Russian ice breaker Maligin’s arrival is awaited as the key to reaching the Italia crew.
Kansas City June 15 AP Iowa would be front porch for Hoover if he runs with Front porches as western headquarters for Hoover campaign Cyrenus Cole says Cedar Rapids would host a central base West Branch Hoover birthplace near Cedar Rapids Cole notes Cedar Rapids has ample facilities and has long been Hoover city and he offered a fine home there
A Gold Star mother will head the jury selecting the best design out of 73 entries for Arlington cemetery Unknown Soldier tomb completion. Mrs William D Rock of Philadelphia will preside, with MacNider former Assistant Secretary of War representing the American Legion and architects Coolidge Boston Burnham Chicago Crets Philadelphia named to the jury.
The Waterloo Iowa State Federation of Labor held its annual convention and voted to hold the next session in Iowa City. Delegates discussed industrial issues and organized labor priorities during the meeting.
West Branch Iowa birthplace of Herbert Hoover moves to honor his presidential nomination with a hand concert parade and fireworks. A. F. Dawson will speak as the town shows broad support including the West Branch Hoover club's 500 members.
Fr. Dodge pleads guilty in federal court here to stealing parcel post matter. Elmer J. Babbitt a Waterloo postal employee is sentenced to eight months in Black Hawk county jail. A federal grand jury indicts Willis Dalton of Mason City for Mann Act violation. Iowa City child welfare station at the University of Iowa receives about 906,900 from the Laura Spellman Rockefeller Memorial foundation.
A worker expresses ambition after a small raise and plans to tell his mother about the increase to show self confidence. The dialect reflects working-class speech and aspiration.
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