Booms for VP nominees at Democratic convention
Chicago July 15 A wide open vice presidential race dominates the Democratic convention with booms for Paul V McNutt Jene H Jones and others. Rumors place Cordell Hull Louis Johnson Lloyd Stark Bankhead Olson Cochran Cochran Garner in play as delegates seek top runner while Roosevelt remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Wendell L. Willkie
Republcan
Jene H. Jones
Texan
McNutt
Jones
Paul V. Mc~Nutt
The
American Legion
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Ronosevelt
Lloyd Stark
Missouri
Demuerste
Massachusetts
Maine
Cordell Hull
Louis Johnson
Bankhead
William M. Bankhead
Newse
Alabama
India Behndf
Culbert J. Olson
California
Hig
Travis Park Sends 25 to Kerrville
Twenty five members of the Travis Park Methodist church will attend the adult assembly at the Methodist grounds in Kerrville on Wednesday and Thursday. Dr M Leo Rippy of Nashville leads the adult work and is guest speaker. Dr John Hicks of SMU Dallas and Dr Paul Quillach of Houston will speak on international matters. Dr J O Haynes of Big Springs will address the Wednesday banquet on activities and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Park
Methodist
Kerrville
M. Leo Rippy
Methodist Church
Nashville
John Hicks
M.A
Dallas
Paul Quillach
First
Houston
J. O. Haynes
Big Springs
City Zoo Measure Moves Forward In San Antonio
The San Antonio Zoological Society approved provisions of an ordinance regulating the new municipal zoo. The city council will adopt it Tuesday or Monday. admission is 25 cents for adults, 10 cents for youth from UT to 17, and free for children under 7. One day weekly, likely Wednesday, will be free. students with teachers may enter free at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Zoological Society
Miulis
Dies Plans Important Announcement From Beaumont Hearing
Beaumont July 15. Robert E. Stripling secretary of the Dies house committee said an important announcement would be made by Representative Dies committee chairman after a Jasper conference between Dies and Stripling. The meeting acts as a prelude to hearings set to open at Beaumont tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Robert E. Stripling
Dies House
Representative Dies
Dies
Jasper Inter
Jasper
Stripling
Democrats gain labor support in Chicago platform push
The Democratic convention in Chicago heard labor demand two conditions before backing the candidate. John J. Lewis urged a plank opposing sending American youths to fight in Europe and a commitment to solving unemployment without eroding workers' gains. The CIO and AFL pressed for strong labor relations act protections while endorsing Roosevelt for a possible third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
CINS
Democratic Party
Lsbor
John J. Lewis
Lewis
Europe
Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
A. P. of L
National Labor Relations Board
William Green
A. F. of L
Democratic National Convention
Dog Burns Fight Fire After Gasoline Coat Incident
Clyde Ness reported to police someone soaked his eight year old Wirehaired terrier Happy with gasoline and set it on fire. A veterinarian treated the dog for burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennox
Calif
Clyde Ness
Texans Unite Behind Garner In Democratic Tug of War
Chicago July 15 After a threatened split over a convention honor the Texas delegation to the Democratic national convention stood united for Garner with 48 votes ready to face a third term fight. Garner’s Texas allies claim five states might back him on the first ballot amid a bustling Sherman hotel headquarters. Alvin J. Wirtz won the platform committee seat over Richard Norton in a heated caucus as Mrs Clara Driscoll urged Norton’s cause and Garner supporters argued for party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
B. B. Germany
Dallas
Garner
Germany
Gummer
Sherman Hotel
Alvin J. Wirtz
Richard Norton
San Antonio
Clara Driscoll
National Committee
Norton
Hater Itowas
Delscall
Farley Dominates Democratic Convention Buzz
Chicago July 15. Farley centers stage as Roosevelt third term drama unfolds. Paving the way for the 1940 nomination, Farley declares his name will go before the convention and will not withdraw until balloting ends. Hopkins remains silent as Farley’s future role fuels debate among delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Roosevelt
Commercce
Harry L. Hopkins
Hopkins
New York Yankees
Democratic Party
Campainn
Woodring vows fight for non intervention plank at Democratic convention
Former Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring, who left President Roosevelt's cabinet months ago, says he will argue on the floor of the Democratic convention for a non intervention platform plank. The draft plank, backed by Wheeler, Clark, Johnson, Worth Clark, and McCarran, opposes U S involvement in foreign wars and urges restraint in world military affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jay
INS
Harry H. Woodring
Roosevelt
Resolutions Committee
Wahodring
Henry Bl. Stimson
Iater
Regulations Committee
Democratic Party
Wheeler
Montana
Clark
Missouri
Johnson
Colorado
Worth Clark
Idaho
McCarran
Nevada
Europe
O'Daniel Band Plans Campaign Swing Amid Primary Push
Texas political campaign notes show Governor W Lee O Daniel and his Hillbilly Band slated for nightly stump speeches as the first Democratic primary nears in 12 days. The bus cost around 15000 dollars, a point of criticism from rivals. Contests also heat up for the railroad commission as Lon A Smith departs, with many entrants and Tom Connally favored for renomination. Gubernatorial hopefuls Gyelane Davis Ernest O Thompson and Jerry Sadler schedule appearances across Greenville Houston Austin Granger Georgetown Belt Buckle Temple Cameson Waco Tyler and more, while Harry Hines focuses on radio outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Texas
W. Lee O'Daniel
Creenville
Poltica
Jand
O'Daniel
Railroad Commission Post
Lon A. Smith
Ciearly
Tom Connally
United States
James E. Ferguson
Houston
Miriam A. Perguson
Ernest O. Thompson
Beaumont
Jerry Sadler
Georgetown
Beltqn
Temple
Cameson
Waco
Harry Hines
Tyler
Democratic platform debate shapes isolationist and peace planks
Senator Wheeler demands a strong isolationist stance while others back a harmony foreign policy plank calling the Democrats a peace party. Pepper Harris and Sanders push for universal military training and conscription in committee note. Mayor Maverick cites National Guard mobilization and youth programs. Minton says the platform will echo the president's Europe message and seek peace with no troops sent. A Light Want Ad urges buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Woodring
Democratic Party
Pepper
Florian
Roy V. Harris
Georgia
J. ¥. Sanders
Louisiana
National Guard
Conservaton Corps
National Youth Administration
Maury Maverick
San Antonio
Congress
Europe
Minton
Indiana
Dial
Dako Battles New Northwest Forest Fires
Desperate firefighting spreads across four states as 8000 to 10000 men battle wind driven blazes sparked by dry lightning. Parachute supplies and air reconnaissance aid crews racing along a 200 mile front from Canada into northern Idaho and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Mont
Canada
Idaho
Kanikeu
Northwest Woods
Deer Dies After First Aid At Sheriff’s Office
A two month old deer found near Helotes by Edwin Becker was taken to the sheriff's office after a bite from a coyote or dog. First aid was given but the animal died Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helotes
Edwin Becker
Travis Street
Sheriff's Office
Carter's Little Liver Pills Promised Relief for Digestive Woes
An early 20th century advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy for constipation headaches indigestion and bloating. It claims natural laxative effects by stimulating liver and digestive organs and urges readers to buy by mail or from local druggists.
Also Mentioned on This Page
WIGE
Roy L. Cochran
Nebraska
Ff Tu
John N. Garner
Xormi
Firat. Ie
James A. Farley
EWS
CIO
Texans
Eng
James A. Paviey
Gan
Rae Sonntareke
Glass
Nnlring
Tommy Corcoran
Jim
Siope
O’daniel
Hidens
Connally
Assu Ne
Atton
rGyelane Davis
Greenville Tought
O'Danie Ray
Austin
Granger
Dako
Forest Blaze
Joske
Carter
Gary Cooper
Samuel Goldwyn
Hera
Tobaccoland, USA
Chesterfield
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!