Philadelphia Welcomes Early Dems Ahead of Convention
Philadelphia opens doors to the advance guard of Democrats as Washington factions draft policy planks for the national convention. Wallace aims to push a farm plank with AAA aid, crop control, reciprocal trade, and commodity loans, while some leaders resist. Des Moines reports Gov. Clyde Herring urged as possible vice presidential nominee, with Garner renomination treated as a given.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Wallace
Resolutions Committee
AAA
Congress
Des Moines
Clyde L. Herring
Iowa
Vandenberg to Tour for Senate Candidates
Washington reports Senator Vandenberg of Michigan said his speaking itinerary for the Republican campaign was incomplete yet would include tours in support of senatorial candidates in New Jersey and Nebraska. He anticipated backing Governor Landon and his running mate Colonel Frank Nash. He also faced primary opposition from former Governor Wilbur M. Bruckner in Michigan.
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Washington
Vandenberg
Michigan
New Jersey
Nebraska
Landon
Frank Nore
Voerdenberg
Senate
I Éns
Detroit
Wibur M. Bruckner
Attack Is Made on Blum's Front
Four parliamentary agents of nationalist troops dissolved by government decree opened a counter attack on Leon Blum's forces. They seek to dissolve groups linked to socialist and communist parties, including Red Fal cons and Advance Guards. Defiance greeted the dissolution order as labor reform moved forward with a 40 hour week law passage by the senate.
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Paris
Leon*Blum
Own
People's Front
Red Falcons
France
Fiery Cross
League For French Solidarity
The
Young Patriots
Senate
Leon Blum
Breckinridge Skips Denver Meet An Attitude Against New Deal
Breckinridge announced from New York and Penn Yan that he will not attend the Denver national convention or have headquarters or a representative there. He cited no reason but remained a sharp critic of the New Deal and opposed Roosevelt's policy, aligning with long stating opposition within the party.
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New York
Breckinridge, Ney
Penn Yan
Todany
Denver
United Press
Convention Opens Here After Fast Arrival of Farm Labor Federation Leaders
Leaders of a farm labor progress federation arrive in the city to organize Wisconsin’s first state convention to be held Saturday and Sunday. Early arrivals include Thomas Duncan secretary to Gov La Follette, J Nandiey Wisconsin Federation of Labor secretary, Henry Rutz federation executive secretary, Samuel Sigman district attorney Outagamie county, Rudolph Kohler Wisconsin Workers secretary, with other organizers named among the party by the time the convention organizers met today.
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Farmer-Labor-Progressive — Federation
Thomas Duncan
Milwaukee
Philip F. la Follette
J. Nandiey
Wiscons Federation of Labor
Henry Rutz
Samuel Sigman
Outagamic Eouity
Rudolph Kohler
Wisconsin Workers
Denel Hoan
3 Ty of Jr
Conan Sie Feder
Wilwon TF Leehter
Are de Res
Wepe
Flernonn
Only Cloudburst To Stop Battle Tonight Promoter Jacobs Says
Promoter Jacobs insists only cloudburst will halt the bout scheduled tonight. Weather worsened, forcing postponement to Monday. fighters and crowd await official word as strange garbled notes hint at event changes and timing.
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Jacobs
New York
S. Ats
AP. M.reetzal
Tragic Pittsburgh Murder Suicide? Mother and Two Children Slain
Coroner reports autopsy on Eleanor Feely and her two children from Pittsburgh shows strangulation and blunt impact with a hammer. Detectives find a man's thumbprint on a hammer near the bodies, suggesting a murder. The victims include Eleanor Feely, 20, wife of a university instructor, and her son Bobby. Police note evidence strengthens murder theory.
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Eleanor Feely
University of Pittsburgh
T. R. Melmbold
Bertillion
J. P. Pument
Lemke Seeks Third Party Presidential Candidacy
Wallashington WP Rep Willam Lemke of North Dakota announced he will run for president on a third party ticket. He said he would head the Union party, with potential backing from Rev. Charles Coughlin and the Townsend groups. Coughlin to reveal his position in a nationwide broadcast at 8:45 PM ET.
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Wallashington
Willam Lemke
North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
Republiccan
Pr Dent
Lemke
Union
Charles Coughlin
League For Social Justice
Francis &, Townsend. Sonight
Coughlin
Senate Approves 19 Ship Subsidy Plan
Washington report notes a Senate vote approving a subsidy bill to enlarge the American merchant marine. The measure, passed without record vote, moves to conference with the House. Debate centered on strikebreaker agency restrictions and penalties. Senator Clark opposed the subsidy, dubbing it uncertain before adjournment.
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Clark
Washington
House
White House
Bil
Senate
House For
Work Relief Bill Aids Three Million Applicants
Report on a Senate and White House push for continued federal work relief under the New Deal. Hopkins and Tugwell advocate maintaining WPA employment, with about 3.0 million workers projected to receive wages on government projects. Debate centers on extending federal support and its impact on unemployment, political positions, and budget considerations.
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Richard L. Harkness
Washington
Harry J. Hopkins
Harold J
New Deal
York
Congress
Brecterds
Tutkis
SSS Aon
Ivan Styles
Naten
Hopkins
Kesh
Geturg
Tae Cure Hopkins
Tie
Hogi
al Reine
Hes Agency
Toonevelt
SACLE
Datel Fee
Landon names men who are to aid campaign speeches
Landon announced the first members of his staff of expert advisers to shape fall campaign speeches. Taft arrives for conferences and will aid in speech writing on municipal government. Robey and Burl Tyler join as advisers on economics and agriculture. The piece also covers a separate Sel E committee report on securities fraud and chain protective committees, urging action by justice and treasury departments.
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Paul T. Smith
United Press
Kopeka
Kan
Gey
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Supreme Court
William Howard ‘Taft
Lindon
Taft
Robert P. Taft
Ohio
Landon Grst
Jast Dee
Young Republicains
Robey
Tandoy
Frederick T. Robey
Columbia University
New York Herald-Tribune
New York City
Landon’s Mall
Adveersay
Burl M. Tyler
Country Gentleman
Landen
Washington
House
Select Committee
Department of Justice
Treasury Department
Post Office
Adolph Sabath
Mlingis
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Chains
RISE
American Bond & Mortgage Company
S. W. Straus & Co
Central Trust Company
Forman Realty Trust
Continental Trust Company
Valsey, Stuart & Co. Hayden, Stone & Co
Philadelphia Company
Mortxares
Roosevelt
FAW. Smith & Co
G. L. Miller & Co
Independent of Pounds Committee
Chicago ‘Title & Trust Company
Detroit
Fidelity Bond & Mortrage
Federal Bond
Wheat Prices Soar After Crop Report
Wheat prices climbed to season highs following a crop report as traders eyed forecasts and supply signals. Market activity showed volatile moves and a wide trade range amid thin volumes and lingering weather concerns.
Excursion Boat Wins Death Rage On Tashmoo
The excursion steamer Tashmoo sustained a gaping hole amid cascading water while a crowd on deck watched a chaotic scene. Amid the distress, passengers and crew attempted to maintain order as authorities organized relief. The vessel, built in 1900 for the Waite Star Steam Company, valued at $700,000, faced a dramatic crisis during the outing.
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Detroit
Howe
Lewiiry Ang Font
Turk
Peter
Erie
Waite Star Steam Company
Leader Plan Overtime On Tax Measure
Congress nears adjournment as House leaders schedule an overtime session to act on a tax compromise. The plan faces fierce debate with critics predicting many votes against it while administration supporters push for final passage before weekend. Roosevelt is expected to back the measure after a late conference agreement between House and Senate.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House
O’connor
New York
Rules Committee
Senate
Vandenberg
Michigan
Roosevelt
Goth Chambers
Three Long-Term Convicts Kill Guard at Texas Prison Farm
Three long term convicts murdered guard F Smith at the Texas state prison farm in May and fled into dense brush on Smi Jane opr tsa mulee. The trio Luke Trommel, Vorrect Gubson, and Serys 1 iN acrps face charges for murder and theft. They escaped with the officer or staff pursuing, as authorities hunted through fields and underbrush.
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Tex
F Smith
Jane
Ton Attanson
Luke Trommel
Ero Qaxeare
Morder
Telwey
Gubson
Cerys
Nine Children Drown As Boat Overturns Near Mathias Me
Early reports say a boat overturned near Mathias Maine and nine children drowned. Initial rescues recovered one or two children, with no full details on ages or identities available.
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Mathias
Rete “Hey & Bnat
Machiss
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