Curtis Facing New Opposition at Republican Convention
An 11th hour fight to renominate Vice President Charles Curtis stirred the Republican convention. Gen. Dawes said he is not a candidate, while Iowa and Texas backed a Dawes bid. Party leaders worry over prohibition language as Florida and Chicago debates unfold, with midwestern opposition to Curtis gaining steam.
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Chicago
Charles Curtis
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Hoover
Iowa
Texas
Charles G. Dawes
Gen. Dawes
Washington
Dawes
William T. Sherman
Baker
Roosevelt
Seabury
Walker
Raskob
al Smith
Program Today At Republican National Meet
CHICAGO June 14 Here is the official order of business today the opening day of the Republican national convention. Convention called to order at 11 o'clock Central daylight time by Chairman Fess. Prayer by Rt Rev James E Freeman Episcopal bishop. Call for convention read by George de Bonneville Keim. Temporary roll call Election of temporary chairman Address of temporary chairman Election of temporary officers Selection of committee on credentials permanent organization rules and order of business and resolutions Miscellaneous business.
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Fess
James E. Freeman
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Washington
D. C
George de Bonneville Keim
New Jersey
G O P Eyes Dems Republican Convention Seems More Like A Democratic Gathering
The report notes the GOP sees the Democratic convention atmosphere as unusually partisan leaning toward a rally like event. Analysts describe crowd energy and messaging as strongly partisan with few signs of cross party persuasion.
Elm Street Y W C A Elects Officers At Meeting
The Elm Street Y W C A committee of management held a regular meeting Monday in the Y building. Officers for the coming year were elected including Mrs Blanch Dillard as chairman and Mrs Cora Morgan as vice chairman. The Inter Race committee members elected were Mrs Raymond Williams and Mrs Blanch Dillard with Mrs Betty Thomas and Mrs Thelma Stuart.
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Raymond Williams
Betty Thomas
Thelma Stuart
Elm Street Racquet Club Meets Tonight at 8
The Elm Street Racquet Club will meet this evening in the Y building at 8 o'clock. The Eva Bowles Club will hold an important meeting Thursday evening at 8 30.
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Elm Street
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Eva Bowles
Pennsylvania Republicans split on repeal plank at convention
Pennsylvania's GOP delegation remained divided over repeal or modification of the prohibition plank. A five member steering committee led by John J. McClure was to meet to craft a compromise for the full delegation. State Chairman Gen. Edward Martin pushes modification to avoid a floor fight.
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International News Service
Chicago
Pennsylvania
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Chester
Edward Martin
Hoover
Martin
McClure
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Reed
Davis
Washington
Congress
Seating plan for GOP National Convention venue
The article lists seating allocations for the GOP National Convention opening June 14. It details 178 seats for national committee members and guests on and behind the platform, 726 press seats in sections K to N, 1,170 delegates in center sections F E D, 1,156 alternates in sections A J, 602 guest boxes behind delegates, 797 guest seats at east and west ends, with the stadium capacity of 25,000 including balconies.
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Herbert Hoover
Mrs. Jones
Wright Patterson
Kansas
Idaho
Wyoming
Arizona
Colorado
Opening Day Impressions Of Republican Convention In Chicago
Floyd Gibbons describes opening day at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. He notes delegates and alternates, travel mileage, and costs, plus the stadium setting, press presence, and notable attendees including Mrs. Dolly Gann, Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms, Walter Newton, and Eleanor Medill Patterson. He previews the forthcoming sessions and the mood of the crowd.
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Philippines
Dolly Gann
Washington
Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms
Ilinois
Charles Sabin
Carrie Nation
Walter Newton
Larrie Ritchie
Hoover
Pat Hurley
Stimson
Walter Brown
White House
Will Rogers
Oklahoma
Matt Woll
American Federation of Labor
Hyde
Agriculture
Claude Bowers
Jingo
Eleanor Medill Patterson
Polish flyer Hausner relapses as recovery proceeds at sea
Stanislaus Hausner the Polish American airman who drifted at sea for over a week after his transatlantic flight attempt showed a slight relapse today. He is not in danger but is too ill to speak and is urged to rest. Captain Wilson, skipper of the British tanker, said the airman is unfit to make statements.
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International News Service
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