Democrats Urged to Adopt Short Prohibition Platform
Washington June 21 powerful senatorial figures urge the Democratic national convention to back a simple resubmission plank on the 18th Amendment. They favor a short, pointed platform plus emphasis on economic issues and tariff reform, with support for unemployment relief and public works.
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International News Service
Washington
Cordell Hull
Ten- Shessee
Chicago
Hull
Viewers Appointed To Fix Damages In Fusco Case
Judge R L Hildebrandt appointed J Roy Mercer Albert Treser and Joseph Hannon as viewers to fix damages for land taken by the Pittsburgh and Western Railroad Co The Fusco property lies in Ellwood City Ohio Valley region had a case filed over alleged land seizure during railroad expansion.
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Fred Fusco
Pittsburgh and Western Railroad Company
R. L. Hildebrand
J. Roy Mercer
Albert Treser
Joseph Hannon
Fusco
Ellwood City
Judge orders release of Tony Reuben for vacation
Judge R L Hildebrand ordered the Polk Institution for the Feeble minded authorities to release Tony Reuben for a vacation. He will be allowed to visit among friends in the area this morning.
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R. L. Hildebrand
Polk Institution
Tony Reuben
ZEMO Soothing Lotion Promises Quick Skin Relief
Clean soothing antiseptic lotion named ZEMO offers relief for itching skin conditions including eczema pimples ringworm rashes and dandruff. Available at druggists priced 35c 60c and 1.00.
Veterans Support Democrats If Bonus Payment Plank Is Adopted
Harold Barnes Foulkrod of the Bonus Expeditionary Force warns that World War veterans will back a third party unless the Democratic platform includes a plank for immediate cash payment of the adjusted service certificates. He says millions of veterans and their families will vote for the Democratic nominee if the issue is faced fairly. If both major parties ignore the issue, he will push the plank to a third party. He urges the Democratic platform committee to insert a provision for immediate payment in cash to all veterans.
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International News Service
Chicago
Harold Barnes Foulkrod
Foulkrod
Democratic Party
Earhart Putnam Receives National Geographic Gold Medal
Amelia Earhart Putnam arrived in Washington to receive the National Geographic Society’s special gold medal for her solo Atlantic flight. She was greeted at Hoover Airport by Dr. Gilbert Grosvenor and celebrated with a White House meeting, Capitol receptions, and a Constitution Hall ceremony.
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International News Service
Washington
Amelia Earhart Putnam
National Geographic Society
Atlantic
Hoover Airport
Gilbert Grosvenor
Hoover
D. A. R’s. Constitution Hall
Senate Votes 50000 to Extend Stock Market Probe
The Senate approved a $50,000 appropriation to extend the investigation of abuses in the New York Stock Market until March 4. Senator Norbeck of South Dakota compared the probe to Teapot Dome, saying it dwarfs past scandals.
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International News Service
Washington
Norbeck
South Dakota
Senate
New York
Senate Today
One Skinny Girl Gains 14 Pounds in Weeks
An advertisement claims mentha pepsin helps people gain weight by boosting digestion. A bank cashier in Oklahoma reportedly gained 19 pounds and got a salary raise, as the product promises renewed vigor without heavy meals. The copy urges readers to buy genuine mentha pepsin from first class druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Oklahoma
Dave
Eckerd
Raskob Favors Jouett Shouse For Chairman Bid
Democratic party scene centers on John Jacob Raskob backing Jouett Shouse for the party chairmanship. Shouse seeks to unite factions as opponents press their own strategies in ongoing internal leadership maneuvering.
Raskob Predicts Prohibition Dominates 1928 Campaign
John J. Raskob, DNC chairman, arrived in Chicago and declared prohibition the dominant issue of the coming presidential campaign. He backed keeping the two thirds rule and named Jouett Shouse as permanent chairman, while Roosevelt forces pursue Senator Walsh as floor nominee. He refused to favor any candidate and dropped hints about party strength postwar.
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Chicago
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Franklin Roosevelt
New York
Shouse
Jouett Shouse
National Committee
Subcommittee On
Roosevelt
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Raskob
Democratic Party
Fresh Heir Fund Proposed By Proud Father
A humorous exchange where a father asks a bank manager how to name an account for his newborn. The manager suggests calling it The Fresh Heir Fund to distinguish it from the father's existing account.
School for Auto Drivers Planned headline hints reform school
A Fort Worth Star Telegram reader notes the phrase School for Auto Drivers Planned and questions if it signals a reform school while a casual remark about an ambulance driver and a quip on alienists colors the passage.
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The
Fort Worth
Garner Willing to Accept Democratic Presidential Nomination
Speaker John N. Garner announced his readiness to accept the Democratic nomination for the presidency if offered. He called for repeal of the 18th amendment. The report notes reactions to the word billion as part of contemporaneous coverage.
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International News Service
Washington
John N. Garner
House Today
Hunt For Powder Laden Car Reaches Capital
Overnight reports said authorities sealed roads into Washington as a maroon coupe possibly carrying TNT was tracked toward the capital. Chief Moran denied Secret Service aid while police said two white men occupied the auto and teletype alerts from Baltimore noted a New York agent’s tip.
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Washington
District of Columbia
New York City
U. S
Secret Service
W. H. Moran
White House
Glassford
Moran
Baltimore
United States Secret Service
New York
Realty Transfers Involving J Elder Bryan and Osborne Family
Realty transfers list several parcel changes with $1 consideration in the 4th and 7th wards. J Elder Bryan transfers to Elizabeth G Callahan. W T Livingston to Raymond J Stoughton. Elizabeth M Meyer to William J Osborne. William J Osborne to George Meyer.
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J. Elder Bryan
Elizabeth G Callahan
W. T. Livingston
Raymond J Stoughton
Scott
Elizabeth M. Meyer
William J Osborne
William J. Osborne
George Meyer
Police Guard Fresh Meadow Country Club For National Open
Bluecoats patrol the Fresh Meadow Country Club golf links in Flushing New York amid threats from gambling interests to place pari mutuel machines near the clubhouse during the national open tournament. Milton Hertz the tournament chairman says officials will not yield and the police will guard the course until the tournament ends. Hertz says a gangster demanded pari mutuel betting machines and threatened disruption after his rejection.
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International News Service
New York
Bluecoats
Fresh Meadow Country Club
Flushing
Milton Hertz
Swindler Must Face Charges in New York Stock Swindle
Erie resident Peter Nowitzke, 39, was taken to Lockport, New York, by two deputy sheriffs to face charges of swindling a Lockport resident out of 5000 dollars in a stock deal.
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International News Service
Erie
Peter Nowitzke
Lockport
N. Y
Local Social Notes From Edenburg Area
Edenburg community highlights visits and family gatherings. Lillian Liston and others from New Castle and Lowellville stopped by relatives including Mrs. Leeper and Mrs. Peterson. Flowers, reunions, hospital visits, and improving health of Lawrence Wigton are mentioned.
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Lillian List
New Castle
Joseph Leeper
Sarah McIntosh
Elizabeth Peterson
John Corby
Lowellville
Fred Taylor
Marian
Donald
Taylor
J. A. Wigton
Petition for discharge of executors in Wilkins estate
Mrs Maude Ward presented a petition at court for discharge of the executors in the estate of John Wilkins deceased. The court fixed Saturday June 25 for the hearing.
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John Wilkins
Maude Ward
Painful Persistent Pile Torture Relief Promised
San Cura Ointment relieves itching burning sting and pain quickly with cooling soothing action. Sold by druggists with money back guarantee, 35c 60c and 1 25 for ointment and 25c for soap. Suitable for itching skin burns cuts eruptions sunburn boils and more.
Charter Granted Wimodausis Club
Charter for the Wimodausis club of the city was granted at court this morning. The club has no capital stock and is organized for benevolences and educational undertakings. Directors chosen for the first year are Florence E. W. Long Edith Thompson Celia Wolford Grace Donges Lella M. McBride Mary L Ray Nellie G. Matheny Rachel Wilder and Grace Crawford.
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Wimodausis Club
Florence E. W. Long
Edith Thompson
Celia Wolford
Grace Donges
Lella M. McBride
Mary L Ray
Nellie G. Matheny
Rachel Wilder
Grace Crawford
Armstrongs Attend Carrick High School Commencement
Mr and Mrs R E Armstrong and daughter Virginia of Garfield avenue returned from Brentwood Pittsburg where they spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs De Demmy and attended Carricks High School commencement exercises held at the Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall in Pittsburg.
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R. E. Armstrong
Virginia
Garfield Avenue
Brentwood
Pittsburg
de Demmy
Carricks High School
Sailors and Soldiers Memorial
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