Harmony for Ree Washington Democratic stalemate at national convention
Washington December 20 Confident party leaders abandon final contest for a Democratic platform and defer prohibition questions to the national convention. Discussion focuses on nominations with Roosevelt as possible nominee but no candidate agreed. Names like Baker of Ohio and Ritchie of Maryland recur amid speculation. Jackson Day banquet January 1 marks preconvention activity as Cox of Ohio and Smith of New York invited to address.
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Democratic Congresstaims Teadera
Harmony Cession
Fammilies
Bax
Alffred HB. Smith
Con Gascon Jeaders
Roosevelt
New York
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Activa Sontende
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Ritehis
Maryland
Owanleyor Smith
Smith
Frankob
James M. Cox
Ohio
John W_ Th
Oklahoma Fight Over Party Control in LABUMA Graf
Oklahoma factions clash over control of the state delegation to the national Democratic convention. The active committee meeting intensifies tensions as supporters rally for influence before the convention. Governor Afcurng remains in place amid a struggle described as a coup attempt within the party.
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Labuma Graf
Oklahoma City
Tony Na
Ini Party
Dry Referendum Plank Opposed in Democratic Platform
A garbled report shows opposition to a prohibition referendum within the 1932 Democratic national platform. Henry Rerines of Tlingig is noted as opposing the plank, with mentions of the January meeting and potential action by the Democratic National Committee.
Crusaders Hire 150 Veterans for Anti Dry Drive
One hundred fifty ex-service men were employed Tuesday by the Crusaders to recruit members for a statewide anti prohibition effort. The national organization aims to enroll 10,000 members in Illinois to support voter mobilization and economic relief for veterans affected by Prohibition. Louis Lipscomb leads the drive from the headquarters at 210 West Commerce, with business and professional support backing the campaign to aid the ex-service men and promote a perceived sane policy shift.
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Selticr | Witer
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Crosalers
West Commerce Steed
Louis W. Lipscomb
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W. BR. Itusa
Levis Lipscomb
R. Neil Campbell
Tieaday Norning
Ienet
Crusad
Tortoises Record Set by San Antonio Exhibit
Ford and climate drew eight cities to San Antonio for the Galapagos tortoises. The New York Zoological Society sponsored an exhibit showing 87 tortoises, each expected to weigh about 800 pounds when full grown. The local collection grew from 32 pounds to 111 pounds in three years.
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M. Il. Crimmins
F. A. Sullivan
San Antonio Zoological Society
Focal Zoo
New Zoological Society
Solon to Propose Four Percent Beer
Solon plans to propose a four percent beer law to Congress. Representative W. Fe, a Republican from Tilings, argues for heave dry zones and home delivery via government agencies. He cites a practical test showing intoxicating effects of three point two percent beer by weight and urges data to back his bill.
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Wabliington
V. Gi. Hee
W. FE
Lull
New Year Eve Events Listed With Civic Notices
City notices invite residents to a New Year's Eve gathering at Deromner Al and a members only event at St Marya Street. Other listings include a New Year’s Eve dance at Cortraville and a night dance at Craverne Wall. Promotions mention free admittance for certain activities and a peat ball.
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Deromner
St. Marya
Craverne Wall
Genta
Inslies
Cattes
Jock
Anglo French Plan Sought on Reparations and Debts
Reported in informed circles as Anglo French negotiators seek a compromise on German reparations and allied debts. Proposals center on extending payments with safety guarantees, considering a one year or two year moratorium options, with aims to align before the reparations conference in Westmont.
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France
Ap & Tealt
Azerko
Germany
England
United States
New York
Toner
Paria
Westmont
Texas Waterway Project Before House Committee
Washington December hearing announced by the rivers and harbors committee to begin January 7 on multiple proposed waterway projects costing tens of millions. The list includes channels and improvements across Texas Tennessee Louisiana Virginia and Alabama with total costs ranging around millions.
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Wotersay
House
Congress
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Rivers and Harbors Committee
Sna
Belnre
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Texan
Mutsele Shonly
Shakanoosa
Towisiana Thruskey Creek
Vinginia
Mobile River
Alain
32000 Children of Chicago Get Piano Lessons
In Chicago CUICARO December officials say piano instruction is a school priority. Superintendent William J. Bozan and music director J. Lewis Browne describe three years of effort to provide private guidance and mosaic serasta, with all pupils receiving a keyboard and practice at each lesson. The aim is cultural advancement rather than producing professional pianists, and nearly all students reportedly own a piano or have access through school programs.
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William J. Bozan
J. Lewis Browne
Noah
Ranger Captain In 18 A for Records Hanger Gant
In Delia a matron named Gant served as a ranger captain in the 18 A unit, with light tonsent duties noted. Del Riko was mentioned in connection with the unit’s activities and medical matters.
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Delia
Aluart
Ieee Aon
Hoover Plans Consolidation to Cut Federal Costs
President announces a broad program to consolidate government departments and bureaus to reduce expenditures. Key moves include merging the Shipping Board into Commerce, centralizing educational activities, creating a Bureau of Construction under a Public Works administrator, and consolidating veteran, conservation, health, and merchant marine activities under single heads to achieve large savings.
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Ehipping Board
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Construction
Thenemy and Navy
Federal Conservation Activisies
Prillic
Bayood
Congress
Stan
Veterans’ Administration
Generales
Department of Camfaetoo
Public Health
Volkieg
Can
Bonnett Fights Giant Rattler With .22 Rifle
Bonnett and Mmeassutes faced a deadly rattler. The snake measured an imposing six feet ten inches taller than Bonnett, and was advancing with eighteen rattlers. Five bullets from a .22 rifle stopped the creature. Buckhorn plans to skin it.
Lost flyer probe report over Washington area
A probe was launched after a missing airman from the Washington area was reported missing following a crash near Berstr and Gel house Mil. A Ville. Five planes participated in the search from Boll ivy with Capt. Tra Saker among the pilots. The item hints at real estate ads and Sunday light ad profits, urging readers to call 2100 for more information.
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Tra Saker
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Rattlesnake Warning From Onake Hunter Bonnett
EB C Bonnett warns Winters that rattlesnakes remain dangerous in winter. He claims a five foot ten inch specimen was shot four times with a 221 rifle yet moved, weighing 1042 pounds and measuring 3 feet 10 inches long with 38 rattles. The hunter plans to display the rattles for visitors while Monnett keeps the snake.
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Vance Ujon Donpett
Mifete
Los Angelus
Texas
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Akin
Monnett
Tourist Finds Hidden Cash in Secondhand Suitcase
A tourist who bought a used suitcase for two dollars discovered a hidden wallet inside. The wallet contained three worn twenty dollar bills, totaling sixty dollars, along with miscellaneous items. The finder paid the seller two dollars to complete the transaction.
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Tinian
Cole
Calvin Hawks
Wikeousin
Leeks Vane
Six Kelly Officers to Ferry Planes to Aberdeen
Six Kelly Field officers received orders to ferry two ships and two patrol planes from San Antonio to Aberdeen Maryland. They will proceed to Langley Field Virginia to secure bombers, then to San Antonio. First Lieutenant Max Schneider was sent to Middletown Delaware to pursue ships to Kelly Field, and First Lieutenant Elmer Bertin will ferry a pursuit ship from Fairfield Ohio to Kelly Field.
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Wix Xirotenes
San Antonio
Fone
Ivery
San Antolnn
Max 1. Schneider
Middletown
Terry
Kellyfield
Elmer Bi
Tin Will Terry
Fairfield
Ohio
Fort Worth Wins Tilt In Gas Suit
Fort Worth gains a favorable ruling in a gas company condemnation dispute. Judge Criver Jr denies the Tone Star Gas company request to stay the filing of condemnation proceedings. City relief seeks to secure property use amid the dispute.
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Ft. Worth
Fort Worth
Ttr of
Fort Wealth
Yieter ‘Mesday
Tone Star Gas Company
Frank D. Criver Jr
Secent
Tenth District
General Delirver
Pan Company
Antis Pertits
Gan Company
Ithe Elaht
Armen
Ashurst Quits Judicial Subcommittee Amid Prohibition Debate
Senator Ashurst, Democrat of Arizona, withdrew from a judiciary subcommittee panel formed for hearings on prohibition and related measures. He defended his decision, saying the efforts are a waste of time and that many seek jobs rather than genuine reform. Senator Black of Alabama was appointed to fill his seat.
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Washington, D.C
Senalor Ashurst
Arizona
Asburgt Anil
Rifort
Prohibition
Sennator Black
Albacus
Asturst
Clinintinn Norris
Calmnilice
U to Stay Out of Meet Says Mills
In a terse message Mills states the U team will not attend the meet this winter. The decision follows implications of the European reparations conference and a desire to avoid travel. Radio coverage from San Francisco notes fan interest and contrast with prior expectations.
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San Francisco
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