Rooseveltists Press To Change Two-Thirds Rule At Convention
At Chicago in the early hours the Roosevelt organization moved to drop the two-thirds requirement after six ballots. A compromise proposal would allow a majority to change the party rules when a seventh ballot is needed. Metcalfe of Omaha offered the plan as Roosevelt factions grew, with talk of defections and potential support for Governor Ritchie and Newton Baker amid party divisions.
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Chieagsco
Roosevelt
New York
Govermor
Maryor Richard L. Metcalfe
Omaha
Heosevelt
Ritchie
Marsland
Newton I
Baker
Roosevelt Faction Battles Over Nomination Rules and Platform
The Roosevelt controlled committee votes 36 to 12 to name Senator Walsh of Montana permanent chairman as against Jouett Shouse. Alfred E. Smith and other Roosevelt rivals plan to oppose the two thirds rule and push actions on the platform after the nomination. The fight centers on repeal and modification of the Val Stead act and the prohibition dispute in tomorrow's meeting. World Herald.
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Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
Permanent Organization Committee
Senator Walsh
Montana
Jouett Shouse
Smith
Houston
World Herald
Woodcock Refutes Rockefeller Prohibition Claim
Prohibition Director Woodcock disputed John D Rockefeller Jr assertion that drunkenness rose under prohibition. In a congressional record letter to Senator Sheppard Woodcock said the claim is general and unclear about timeframes. He cited a survey of illegal liquor production suggesting consumption fell in the 1920 fiscal year.
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Washington
Woodcock
Congressional
Sheppard
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller
Wooulcock
United States
License steel bids identical challenge state board
Lincoln June 28. Chairman Thorpe and Mrs Nellie Benson faced identical bids from 10 firms for sheet steel used in auto license plates. One bidder offered slightly inferior steel and the board summoned a steel expert from the new license plate factory to help decide. Purchases total about 18 000 dollars to begin immediate operation.
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Lincoln
Harry S. Thorpe
Nellie Benson
State Board of Control
Electric washer for sale at Valliery Sale Pavilion
For sale notice lists an electric washer available at the Valliery Sale Pavilion with optional payment terms. State the seller’s location and contact for inquiries.
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Valliery Sale Pavilion
Fireworks Sale Boosts Fourth Prep at Bates Book Store
A week before the Fourth, Bates Book Store advertises the lowest prices in years for fireworks. Local shoppers rush to stock up as stores highlight bargains and safety notices accompany the sales.
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Bates Book Store
Councilman W C Tippens Ousted and Fill Gap in Second Ward
Regular city council session reports the resignation of W A Tulene as Second Ward sexton and councilman, with mayoral approval of Tulene’s exit. W C Tippens is appointed to fill Tulene’s council seat while Park Board member W M Barclay is confirmed.
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W. A. Tulene
Tulene
Sexton
John P. Sattler
W. C. Tippens
Sattler
Tippens
W. M. Barcley
Josephine Rys
11Th
Marble Streets
Cora Hirz
Judiciary Committee
Luschinsky
American Express Co
R. W. Clement
William Baird
Seventh Street
Pearl
Vine
Sixth Street
Park Board
Main Street
River Front
Burlington
Davis
Johnson
Supreme Court
Plattsmouth Aemie No
Eagles
Carnival Company
Lillian Freeman
Claims Committee
J. P. Perry
Norfolk Packing Co
Firestone Tires Stand Out From Special Brand Mail Orders
Firestone notes that they do not make tires under special brand names for mail order houses. Special Brand Tires lack the manufacturer name and come without Firestone guarantee or service responsibility. Every Firestone tire carries the Firestone name and quality exceeds that of special brand tires at the same price.
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Firestone
Local Garages and Filling Stations List
Plattsmouth Motor Co Murray Trunkenbolz Oil Co Union Mathews Garage Greenwood Dietrick Motor Co Louisville Jorgenson's Filling Station Avoca provide auto services and fuel options across multiple towns. The compilation names several businesses including Plattsmouth Motor Co and Jorgenson's Filling Station with regional coverage.
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A. D. Bakker
Murray Trunkenbolz Oil CO
Union Mathews
Greenwood
Dietrick Motor CO
Louisville
Jorgenson’s Filling Stat
N . Avoca
Peter Gradeville to Return Home After Knee Operation
Peter Gradeville, who has been at Lincoln General hospital for ten days recovering from knee surgery by Dr. H Winnett Orr, is expected to return home Friday. He will be driven by his brother in law William P O Donnell.
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Peter Gradeville
Lincoln General Hospital
H. Winnett Orr
Gradeville
William P. O'Donnell
Fireworks Prices Hit Record Lows at Bales Book Store
Fireworks prices at the Bales Book Store are reported as the lowest ever this year, signaling affordability for customers and potential seasonal sales gains for the retailer.
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Bales
Returns From Hospital
Vern Price of this city has returned home after treatment at Omaha hospital. He has suffered from a goiter and undergone several operations, limiting his activities. It is hoped the present treatment will prove beneficial.
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Vern Price
Omaha
Mr. Price
For Sale: Hawaiian Steel Guitar and 62 Lesson Pack
A $40 Hawaiian steel guitar and 62 correspondence music lessons offered for sale at $25. Phone 4920 Union.
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Union
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The
Wescott
Comflee
Rlans
Naeve’s Park
Highway No. 75
Gilmore
Labor Temple
Simon Herold
Melody Boys
Barclay
Lincoln Avenue
Rock Bluffs, Avenue
Thomas
Nance Committee
Franklyn Kiel
Rayikriskey
J. HH. McMahen
John Kubicka
George Taylor
Walter Byers
M. R. Beach
Swanson Petroleum Co
BE. Sedgway
J. L. Tidball
George Stone
Firestone Tires
Oldfield
Ahen, Boughi TB
MPARE
FRECE
Firestone Gueld
Oldfield Fivresteree Counce
Ford
Franklin
Chevrolet
Hudson
Packard
FOSS
K.D
Chandler
Pierce-Ar
Zie
Eased — DeSoto
H.D
Ach Price
Eae
Pierce-de
Lousevelt
Kears
Cadillac
Nash
Essex
Olds
Freke
Buick
Pee Pr
Stubaker
Socian
Oom
St. Oakland
Peerless
EERIE
Voice of Firestone
WOW
Plattsmouth Motor Co
Ford Sales and Service
Plattsmouth, Nebr
Hanson Motor CO
Alvo Garage
Alv Ray Gamlin
Murdock
Ashley O. Ault
Cedar Creek
Cole Motor CO
Weep’ S Water
I M
Rock of Ages Granite
Square
Glenwood Granite Works
Glenwood, Low
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