Democratic Platform Calls For Relief and Defense
Senator Joseph C. Robinson opened the Democratic convention with a program urging continued federal relief, strong national defense, and preservation of current monetary policy. He attacked the Supreme Court majority for slowing recovery and nullifying New Deal measures, while criticizing Gov. Landon and Hoover.
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Robinson
Supreme Court
Hoover
Landon
Philadelphia
Arkansas
Senator Barkley
New York
Barkley
Repubican
Alfred Landon
New Deal
Republican attacks on Robinson New Deal platform claims
Chicago and Washington reports quote Harrison E. Spangler criticizing Sen Joseph T. Robinson for saying the New Deal faithfully followed the 1932 platform. Spangler argues the speech reveals standards by which administration measures performance, citing deeper deficits, new bureaus, and tariff shifts as evidence of unbalanced governance.
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Chicago
Harrison E. Spangler
Republican National Committee
Joseph T. Robinson
Robinson
Spangler
Congress
Washington
Abrogate Two-Thirds Rule Gains Party Support
In Fargo a primary shows Gov Walter Welford leading former Gov William Langer for the Republican nomination with early results from 527 of 2,242 precincts. Lemke and Burdick are unopposed for Congress as voting continues. In Philadelphia the Democratic Rules Committee votes 36 to 13 to abolish the 104-year-old two thirds nominating rule, with a plan for new delegate apportionment based on state strength.
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Fargo
N. D
William Langer
Walter Welford
Welford
Langer
William Lemke
Congress
Asher L. Burdick
Lemke
Philadelphia
Bennett Clark
Missouri
National Committee
Roosevelt drafts acceptance speech for renomination
President Roosevelt concentrates on shaping his acceptance address for the Democratic national convention in Philadelphia. He aims to present a robust case for a New Deal continuation for four more years using historical parallels and a stewardship forecast. He listened to radio remarks on the convention indictment and considered liberalization of platform planks while Secretary McIntyre stays close to developments.
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Frederick A. Storm
United Press
Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Joe T. Robinson
White House
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Marvin H. McIntyre
Rubin withdraws Wisconsin delegation amid party revolt
Incensed by a rebellion, Rubin, chair of the Wisconsin delegation, renounced recognition of actions taken by his group at the Democratic convention. He declared the walkout and tensions unresolved despite talks to mend party rifts as the convention pursued harmony under Felton Follett’s slate.
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Rubin
Wisconsin
Fy Carson
Philadelphia
Walhany
Muwanker
Wiscontin
Larmont
Carniconn
Philp
First Battle Fought in China Civil War
General Cha Tang and Chiang Kai Shek clash as forces battle in Hengchow and surrounding areas. Rebels push toward Canton while government troops regroup and respond with reinforcements. Fighting centers on strategic towns in Kywangtung and Husan regions amid a major civil conflict.
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George W. Bawtire
United Pree
Canton
Treenger
A Cha Tang
Hengchow
Husan
Avines
Chiang Kai Shek
Eadenune
Kerarney
Tj Nz
Hea
Bank of France Lowers Discount Rate Again
Paris reports the Bank of France reduced its discount rate to 4 percent from 3 percent. The note mentions ongoing fluctuation and directs readers to continue on page 2 for further details.
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Paris
Bank of France
TTA
Fawn
Oshkosh Welcomes Veterans For Four Day Gala
Veterans of Foreign Wars and auxiliary arrive in Oshkosh for a four day convention with events at Eagles clubhouse Armory and Monument square. Mayor Wiechering Congressman Schneider and Col. Pearsall spoke as ceremonies opened with prayers and colors presented.
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Armory
Athearn
Elks Clubhouse
Eagles
Raulaml
Veterans At Eagles
Guild Hall
Sportsman's Park
Moose Hall
Auxiliary
Oshkosh
Jnink
Charles A. Wiechering
Veterans of Foreign Wars
George J. Schneider
Appleton
Trinity Guildhall
Relock
Com- Miller
Ben D. Hose
Milwaukee
Loretta Larson
Eau Claire
Walter Brown
Florian Lampert
LC. Viel
First Evangelical Church
Larson
Priefly
Gerenas Henal Center
Meritand Lene
Elainent
Hobos
Orhkoeth
Witchering
Andy
C. M. Pearsall
Veterans Administration
Eaton Rapids
Moneheart
Wisconsin Dal Delegates Attack Trade Policy on Dairy Issue
Charles E. Hammersley, Wisconsin Democrat on the platform committee, called the reciprocal trade agreement policy ruinous to the state dairy industry. He criticized national party actions and urged a plank denouncing opposing tickets. He warned continued imports undercuts dairy farmers and could wreck Wisconsin’s leading industry.
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Philadelphia
Charles E. Hammersley
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Democratic House
Senate
Platform Committee
Hammersley
Yiit
Convention Program Reveals Roosevelt Nominations
The Philadelphia Democratic convention outlined the nomination process with a Rules Committee report favoring a standard rule. John E F Mack of New York nominated Franklin D Roosevelt, with formal rallies planned and speeches to follow, concluding the event with coordinated endorsements.
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Philadelphia
Entian
Time Central Ateven
John EF
Mack
New York
Franklin Dbd
Roosevelt
Athon On
Navy Officer and Japanese Arrested in Spy Case
Indictment unsealed in Los Angeles charges Toshio Misazaki a lieutenant commander in the Japanese navy and Harry Thomas Thompson a former navy petty officer with conspiring to furnish U S naval information to Japan. A Japanese woman is noted for questioning by federal agents as the probe widens.
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Los Angeles
Navy
United States Navy
Toshio Misazaki
Harry Thomas Thompson
Miyawaki
Thompson
U. S
Convention Sidelights from Wisconsin Delegates at Democrats
Wisconsin delegates clashed over abrogating two thirds for nominating rules at the Democratic convention. Lea P. Fox urged a Roosevelt inspired plan for majority picks, while Gerald F. Clifford favored maintaining the old rule with potential for a McKinley or Warding type candidate. Delegates discussed candidacies including Hemmy for Congress and Henney’s possible governor bid as Rubin’s formation of the state party’s machinery faced scrutiny.
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Carson F. Lyman
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Lea P. Fox
Chilton
Fox
New York
William Gibbs McAdoo
Gerald F. Clifford
Green Bay
Tme
McKinles
Crith
Hemmy
Dunes
Harry Sauthoff
Nadison
Henney
Port
New Deal platform drafted in Democratic resolutions panel
The drafting subcommittee of the Democratic resolutions committee completed a platform without a constitutional amendment proposal. Sen Robert F Wagner led the group as James Farley signaled a report to the convention that night. The document outlines broad New Deal policies in about 2000 words and is expected to be presented to the convention.
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Nathan Robertson
Philadelphia
Democratic Resolutions Committee
Sen
David Walsh
Massachusetts
Walsh
Full Resolutions Committee
Robert F. Wagner
New York
James A. Farley
National Committee
Townsend
New Tealer
Bishop Green of Norwegian Church Dies in Madison
The Rt Rev. Joan Marinus Green, bishop of the Eastern district of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America, died in Madison at age 59. He served as presiding bishop and held multiple church roles, including pastor in Madison and chaplain during 1917-1918. Survivors include widow Ines Dahle Green, three sons, and several siblings.
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Norwegian Church
Madison
Joan Marinus Green
Mt Hareb
Norwegian Lutheran Church of Ame
Methodist Hospital
Hesyas
Aid
Voy Green
Girieken
Taver
Sa Breenings. S. Dy
Eran Cersyn
Kebson Spars
Main
Madson Luth- Stem Ho Pak Ue
Madson Cireintogue
Chicago Lutheran Cremi
Ines Dahle Green
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