Hoover Grows Ground on Wet Plane at Republican Convention
In Chicago on June 13 delegates push for outright repeal of Prohibition. Hoover aides remove words from the country club plank then restore them as New York delegation presses for a state derived repeal. Treasury Mills and Newton defend administration planks while New York signals floor showdown on repeal.
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Hoover
New York State
Washington
Hoo
Treasury
Milla
Newton
Ipen
Prohibition Dominates GOP Conventions Outlook
Prohibition rose as a central issue at the Republican national convention in Chicago on June 13, shaping debate as convention leaders seek a settlement. The dispute promises to linger through ongoing discussions and future pages.
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G.O.P
Chicago
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Prohibition
Calisthenics To Be Vogue At Prison Calisthenics To Be Vogue At Prison
Warde Henry Gi hae issued an order for immediate closing of all the prison shops due to lack of orders. Daily calisthenics will replace shop work in the foundry and other trades at the Tinosalanis penitentiary.
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Warde Henry
Gi Hae
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Faetorten
Ronvials
Fear of Nitrate Confiscation After Davila Resigns
Santiago reports a renewed threat to confiscate Cosach nitrate holdings worth 75 million as Carlos Davila quits the Socialist junta. Davila, ex ambassador to Washington, resigned from the week-old regime that ousted President Este ban Montero, amid claims his policy toward foreign interests was too moderate.
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Chile
Cosach
Carlos Davila
Washington
Davila
Juan Esteban Montero
Garner Improved But Doctor Keeps Speaker in Bed
Washington DC report says Speaker Garner was improved today though his physician ordered bed rest. The Texan’s office was notified his temperature ran near normal but Dr. George Calver feared a bronchitis setback and advised against resuming work before the midweek. Representative Rainey, acting in Garner’s absence, said the speaker seemed to feel better after a phone call.
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George Calver
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Akron to Tie Up at Paris Island
Akron to tie up at Pats Island with intermediary landings expected, as officials in Alabama note a wartime shipping plan. The report cites wares of military movement and timing, mentioning Washington and a noon expected afft schedule.
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Paris Island
Alabama
Washington
Diate
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Pats Island
German Cabinet to Lift Hitler Ban
The cabinet will issue a decree reversing the ban on Adolf Hitler's National Socialist organization. A new financial measure will impose a graduated tax starting at 1 1-2 percent on employed persons, cut unemployment and veteran relief, and remove several exemptions from the turnover tax.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Amelia Earhart Receives French Honor From King Albert
Amelia Earhart was awarded the Legion of Honor by France and received the Order of Leopold from King Albert for her solo transatlantic flight. She was hosted at a luncheon by the king and queen with her husband present.
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Anicia Earhart
France
Lanpold
Albert. I
Ney
Atlantic
Prima
Texas voter may ballot on repeal
The state democratic executive committee chose Lubbock as the September state convention site where primaries nominations will be ratified. Several officials debated repeal of the eighteenth amendment with discussion on refunding filing fees for withdrawn candidacies and support for a referendum.
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Austin
Democratic Executive Committee
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Fort Worthy
San Antonio
J. I. Wheeler
Texarkana
E. M. Bramlett
Longview
John B. Guinn
Jacksonville
Ww. C. Campbel
Palestine
Carl Exles
Tyler
Carr P. Collins
Dallas
H. C. Curtard
Cleburne
O. L. Kidd
Cameron
W. J. Embrey
Arenham
W. 0. Huggins
Houston
Ube Fulire
Maury Maverick
James H. Cadman
J. O. Gulerie
Amazing
Hugh Li. Small
Fort Worth
Worth
J. E. Kiday
Housinn
San Anthonios
John Darronsedl
Galveston
Libbock
Juli’ W. Hornsby
Beeman Strong
Beaumont
Will B. Orga
Gold Pans In Demand Again Across Northwest
Spokane Washington June reports show gold pans selling fast as thousands of prospectors stock up. Hardware dealers report a surge in demand from Idaho Montana Washington and British Columbia as unemployed join a placer earning school and seek opportunities in gold fields. About 3000 men and women enrolled for free instruction before selling out to chase prospects in nearby regions.
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Wayh
Jina
Washington
Morlh
Neldx
Montana
Idaho
Washingdon
Beltish Columbia
Delays Loom in Wright Robbery Trial in Texas
The trial of Wright, charged with robbery by assault for allegedly extorting $75,000 from R. Morrison, a San Antonio rail and power magnate, faced delays as defense attorneys prepared a motion to quash the indictment citing technical flaws. Wright, a former fugitive who surrendered after a year of absence, appeared in court with his wife and family, while witnesses from Alabama were sought to appear by opening court.
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R. W. Morsrison
San Antonio
Sermed
Thiry-seventh
Alaseasa ‘Tounty
Walter Groce
W. H. Blanion
Edward Dwyer
Weight
Wyiehl
Atracose County
Yar
Wright
Morrison
Atlanta
Shelif Albert Hausser Suricl
Hesser KL
New Orleans
T. B. Edmondson
Annville
J. B. Conor
Prostitution Chief Suspends Agents Over Missing Beer
Philadelphia reports Prostitution Administrator John Pennington suspends ten agents after beer vanished from a guarded area in New Jersey. Names of suspended agents are withheld while investigations proceed.
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Patladelphia
John Pennington
Gureka
Pater’ Son
New Jersey
Nancy
Unclear prison death and royal farmer remarks
A fragmentary report describes a prisoner dying after an order to bathe, citing a heart attack as the cause. Separate notes reference the Prince of Wales at a county show in Leicestershire, with the phrase we farmers used in a speech about readiness to learn something new.
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Texas
Prince
London
England
Jung
Prince of Wales
Leicestershire
Hounding by police sparks UK minister promise action
London reports that the British government will take whatever action is required over the death of Violent Sharpe, a young domestic blamed for hounding by police. The Foreign Office has not yet received an official report of her death by own action at Mrs. Dwight W. Morrows.
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wall _ take
Sharpe
New Jersey
Foreign Office
Dwight. W. Morrow
International News Service
F. Seymour Cooks
Labovile M. P
House of Commons
Washington
Police deny pressure in Violet Sharpe inquiry in Lindbergh case
New Jersey police rejected claims of coercion in questioning Violet Sharpe on the Lindbergh kidnapping case. They cited four sessions with Morrows and Lindberghs present and said no undue pressure was used. Witnesses offered conflicting tales about Violet’s movements the night of the kidnapping as authorities continue checks.
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Lindbergh Jr
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Cabres Som White
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Shale Police
Catherine Minners
Elmer Johnson
Violet
Wight
Miners Johnson
Closter
Couthand
Hausner to Arrive in Two Weeks After Rescue
Mrs Martha Hausner asks how long before her husband Stanislaws Pelle Mouser recovers fully aboard Circe Shell. He underwent treatment after being rescued from the sea near Toruigal Drader, with hope he will reach New Orleans in about two weeks.
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Martha’ Hausner
Stanislaws
Pelle Mouser
Ness
Circe Shell
Toruigal Drader Uuneward
Severe Wind Storm Flats City With Minimal Rain Sunday
Severe wind storm Sunday dropped temperatures to 84 degrees in the morning then rose to near 20 degrees by afternoon. Rainfall was light though the event pushed the month total to 11.5 inches and the year to date to 12.07 inches. No damage was reported.
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San Antonio
Mercury
360 Rescued From Chinese Steamer
Rescue details describe 360 people saved from a Chinese steamer aground near Ghieming Island in the Yellow Sea off the Shantung peninsula. Two destroyers participated in the effort. The vessel belonged to the China Navigation Company. a dispatch offered no casualty figures or conclusions on salvage.
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Pron Ghee Clvivest
Daamen Shengking
Ghieming Island
Yellow Sea
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Aimee Needs Trip Abroad, Doctor Says
Aimee Seginis Merherson remains in a serious condition and requires another trip abroad per her physician Dr. E. Williams. She is under care at a secluded suburban resort and cannot endure excitement or travel at this time.
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Aine Seginis Merherson
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Williams
Semi-active Colima Volcano Erupts in Jalisco Mexico
Dispatches from Colima report the semi-active Colima Loleana volcano eruption belching flames and towering smoke above the area. Loud subterranean rumbling accompanied the blast as residents prepared to evacuate near Ciudad Guzman and Colima city, with offshore fishing difficulties noted along nearby beaches.
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Veterans rally as House votes 2.401 billion bonus payment
In Washington the House approved a 2.401 billion cash bonus payment for veterans by a 228 to 195 vote amid thousands of veterans outside and inside the galleries. President Hoover has signaled a veto, and debate centered on restoring purchasing power and debt obligations to veterans without Treasury costs.
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Weather Forecast for St Antonio and West Texas
Forecast predicts partly cloudy conditions for Monday night and Tuesday with a high around 70 degrees and a low near 34. Expect scattered showers in the northwest portion and variable winds. West Texas remains fair to the south with isolated showers possible in the north portion Monday through Thursday.
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