Ticket makers lose grip as West and South lead
Liam G. McAdoo and Ohio Governor White shift power away from New York and Illinois leaders. Western and Southern bosses ride high while Tammany figures John F. Curry and Al Smith watch from the sidelines amid grim seeming hopelessness to stop the momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam G. McAdoo
White
Ohio
New York
Illinois
West
South
John F. Curry
Tammany Chieftain
al Smith
Roosevelt Forces Move Toward Early Nomination For President
Roosevelt leaders press toward nominating Franklin D. Roosevelt within three ballots at the Democratic National Convention. Anti Roosevelt forces clash in test votes with 492 to 528 figures versus 626 to 658 for Roosevelt. discussions for a running mate include Albert C. Ritchie and Speaker Garner as party confidants work through the night. The near two thirds tally sparks last minute negotiations and possible vice presidential selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Holmes
International News Service
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Congress Hotel
Jouett Shouse
George White
Ohio
James A. Farley
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Garner
Texas
Central Press
Chicago Bureau
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Kansas
Walsh
Settle Secures Truck to Transport City Dogs
Charles Settle the city dog catcher has a truck with a top screen to haul captured dogs to his East Main Street yard. A truck license is not yet issued. Settle plans to seize unlicensed dogs even if they cross owners' property and works on appointing Jack Young as possible assistant, though no agreement yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Settle
New Castle
East Main Street
Settle
Jack Young
Jack
Young
Refuses To Aid Injured Child After East Brook Crash
Highway patrolmen seek identity of motorist in collision with a car driven by Miss Mary Sullivan of East Brook. Avedley boy Albert Wynder injured with forehead and arm lacerations. Sullivan states she asked the other driver to take the boy to a physician but he refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sullivan
Albert Wynder
East Brook
Stoopes
City crews repair tennis courts and baseball grounds
Employees of the city streets department and F. J. Nugent and staff work on tennis courts and baseball fields. Today Boyles field tennis court will be rolled and, if possible, the roller will operate on the Sampson street ball plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Department of Streets
F. J. Nugent
Boyles Field
Sampson Street
Stop Roosevelt Movement Grows at Democratic Convention
Floyd Gibbons reports that the Stop Roosevelt movement gains force as convention intrigue heats up. Republicans are alleged to plot against Franklin D Roosevelt by attacking him as a pretender to Teddy Roosevelt’s legacy, with Hoover hoping for an easy Democratic nomination.
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Roosevelt
Congress Hotel
New York
Washington
Franklin
Teddy
Roosevelt Co
Roosevelts
Alice
Manila
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Frank
Jefferson
Jackson
Man Arrested on Warrant for Desertion and Non Support
C. A. Dickson was arrested last night by city police on a warrant issued by Alderman Wallace J. Ewing. He was turned over this morning for disposition of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Dickson
Wallace J. Ewing
Alderman Ewing
Cutting Weeds On North Hill
City workers began weed cutting in the North Hill area between the curb and sidewalk. Areas include Albert street Garfield Northview Highland avenues and North Mercer street hollow. Improvements continue on the Neshannon Creek east stone wall. Sewer repairs chief Carmi Glover reports rain did not seriously affect sewers.
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City Streets Department
North Hill
Improvements
S. W. Treser
Albert Street
Garfield
Northview
Highland Avenues
Mercer Street
Treser
Neshannock Creek
Carmi Glover
Democratic Platform Near Completion in Chicago
The Democratic platform committee reached a majority agreement on a prohibition plank proposing submission of the 18th Amendment to the people for retention or repeal. A wets minority will seek a repeal on record. Senator Cordell Hull supports the majority view as straightforward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Full Resolutions Committee
Democratic Party
Chicago
Democratic Platform
Wets
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Roosevelt Rumors Stir Debate Over Senate Run
Rumors say Roosevelt could win Chicago votes through a deal linking Alfred E. Smith’s Senate candidacy to Roosevelt’s path. Possible protections for Mayor Jimmy Walker and a Pinchot defection are also floated as part of the intrigue. The Fox news item notes delegates scrutinizing rival headquarters amid the chatter.
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Pinchot
Ballinger
Taft
Keofre
Roosevelt
Kerr Reports Robbery at Comfort Station on Water Street
W W Kerr told the police he was robbed by two men while at a Comfort Station on Water Street. A bag containing $99 and cents disappeared from his hip pocket, with signs of a split in the pocket. One suspect, front, five eight ten, 150 pounds, red mustache. the other, rear, five ten, 175 pounds, dark complexioned, heavy beard. The bag belonged to Standard Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. O. Kerr
Water Street
Standard Oil Company
Eastern Star Picnic At Cascade Park
Three chapters of the Eastern Star hold their annual outing today at Cascade Park where park staff report breakfast parties in the grove and facilities available for family dinners and luncheons. Yesterday about 100 Ellwood City Jewish Council children attended the Cascade Park outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Star
Cascade Park
Grove
Jewish Council
Ellwood City
Double-Check Of Automobiles Opens Second 90 Day Period
Pennsylvania highway department requires two equipment inspections this year. The second 90 day period opens Friday July 1. After October 1 all cars must carry new stickers or stay in a garage. The first check began January 1 at designated city stations. Stations will operate again this week.
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Pennsylvania
Highway Department
B. N. Hanson
Chamber and Chest Boards Set for Luncheon Meeting
Plans call for a noon luncheon meeting Thursday of the New Castle Chamber of Commerce and the New Castle Community Chest boards of directors. The session will review the chest financial condition and outlook for the coming year. Members from both boards are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castleton
New Castle
Taxes start to balance federal budget claims
The Indianapolis News notes new federal taxes have begun in balancing the federal budget and taking a little from other budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indianapolis News
Small Boy and Several Automobile Accidents Reported
On East Washington Street a six year old boy Jackie Straub ran into Mrs. R. F. Roberts car causing a slight wrist sprain. A collision occurred on Highland Avenue involving two boys on a bicycle. no injuries. A city garbage truck moved while cranking and caused a chain of impacts involving Joseph Jenkins car and others, damaging multiple vehicles.
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R. F._Roberts
Barbour Place
Washington Street
Oak Street
Jackie Straub
Cunningham Avenue
Roberts
William S. Lewis
Court Street
Highland Avenue
Leasure Avenue
Paul Weller
Clenmore Boulevard
Lewis
Joseph Jenkins
Fairmont Avenue Extension
South Street
A. Quarles
Youngster Dies From Injuries In Bicycle Car Accident
Five year old William Stadterman died in Altoona Pennsylvania after being struck by a car driven by Carl Shaffer. The fatal injury was a fractured skull and the father witnessed the accident and retrieved the child from beneath the vehicle.
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International News Service
Altoona
Carl Shaffer
William Stadterman
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Oregon
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Velt
Floyd Gibbons
Jim Farley
Albert Ritchie
Chesapeake Dusters
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Storm
Rocky Mountain News
Denver
Kerr
Man
Comfort Station
Chamber and Chest Board
Fisher Bros
690 Beach
Lil Nouanets
Pantie
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