Hoover Convention Struggles Marked by Weak Opposition
GERALD P. NYE analyzes the 1928 Hoover convention noting a strong Hoover drive and a fragmented opposition lacking centralized leadership. He compares tactics to 1912 and 1908, mentions talks of a potential third-party move, and suggests few will push a direct independent challenge from Houston.
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Hoover
Taft
Gerald P. Nye
North
Colver
Scnater, Inc
Wansan Lity
Bos
Coation
Abe
Thore
Gover
Treerfa
Madison Square
Roosevelt
CaFollette
Zaft
Fox
Houston
Ahs Beeen
Woman Recalls Capturing Window Peeper in Court
Mrs. H. C. McGowan of 370 West Laurel Street described the capture of a 21-year-old window peeper at her property. The accused, found in the yard of F. R. Means at 318 West Laurel, was restrained by Means and his brother Wyatt until police arrived, after the woman alerted neighbors and pursued the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. McGowan
West Laurel Street
Corporation Court
Cat Wee
John Fllan
F. R. Means
Horses and Bulls to Be Protected in Spain Decree
Madrid June 15 The king Alfonso signs a decree to protect horses and bulls in Spanish bull rings. The measure published in La Gaceta makes retention mandatory and bans the use of tire darts against bulls.
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Madrid
Uhnnes
Bode
Kingdom
Kink Alfonso
la Gaceta
Spain
Admiral Miles Dies at Capital
Admiral Dusit Miles longtime American diplomat at the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris died here last night after an illness. He served in various posts and advised on naval and international affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Miles
Washington
Dusit Miles
International Chamber of Gommepee
Paris
Air Travelers E. K. Merrett of North- 1 a AL Kelly
Fragmentary OCR notes list air travelers including E K Merrett of North Alabama, Kelly, Dave enpart at Nairns, Dink Hul- Waco, Winburn field, and Lang of Waling with references to Lieutenants J Ik Maw ang Th We Manner and Ark. fields.
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E. K. Merrett
North
AL Kelly
Dave Enpart
Nairns
Dink Hul- Waco
Winburn Field
Fy Lang
Waling
Nartoreey Lieute
Throoken Ee Abbesente
Tiron Field
Ark
Senator Fess Sees Party Ties Weakening Day by Day
Senator Fess discusses weakening party ties as the national convention tests credentials. He notes divisions between supporters of Hoover and rival factions, contrasting modern conventions with older unity. The piece analyzes how leaders and policies, not principles alone, drive the contest and calls for balancing agricultural and tariff relief within constitutional bounds.
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Fess
Simeonte
Fromt Choan
Kansas City
Credentials Committee
Hoover
Breiinibe
Tose
Baer Exposes This And That In Political Glossary
A 1928 Universal Service piece from Kansas City humorously defines political terms and figures. It lampoons conventions, delegates, and reforms with satirical, fictional “definitions” such as a weather bureau, a ventriloquist’s doll in caucus, and a nation of flawed political labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Serv
Kansas City
Texas Weighers Conclude Meeting in Austin June
The Texas Weighers Public Association closes its second annual session in Austin after a day focused on the program and the proposed publication of a weekly organ. Friday's session will wind up the convention with final discussions and resolutions.
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Texas Weighers
Austin
Public Weighers Association
Festerdar
Faday
Texas Bank Meet Delegates Leave
Dallas, June 15. Four special Pullman cars will transport Texas delegates to the Philadelphia convention of the American Institute of Banking. The cars will be attached to the Sunshine Limited of the Texas and Pacific Railway, leaving Dallas to convey the party.
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Dallas
Philadelphia
American Institute
woManking
Mendis
Sunshine Limited
Traffic Blamed as Ceiling Falls at Wesleyan Hall
London reports a ceiling collapse in Westminster at Wesleyan headquarters main entrance hall. A bar was killed, five children suffered fractures, and other youngsters sustained minor injuries amid vibrations from heavy traffic.
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London
Wesleyan Endquarters
Westminster
Manila Earth Tremors Rattle City with No Damages Reported
Manila experiences prolonged tremors shaking the city in the early hours. Observers say shocks likely caused by subterranean disturbance reaching toward the China sea, with no damage reported. Local authorities monitor aftershocks and advise caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
China
Wea
Radio Seeks Entertainers at KGRC Station Store
Stage hopefuls may audition at KGRC Paramount Radio, Mrs. Hugene Toth hosting evenings from 6 until, inviting orchestras soloists and ensembles to try for on air roles. Paid program work offered, with auditions for working people seeking mic time.
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Staton Kgrc
Paramount Radio Company
Hugene Toth
KGRC
Paranigunl Radio Company
T. Mark's
Fiie
Cou sity to Close Schaefer Highway
The Schaefer road in eastern Berar County will be closed for about one mile to divert traffic around the new United States flying field. This action follows approval by the commissioners court and affects twenty eight daily workers. Traffic will be redirected around the southern end of the field into the He Ruin rand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berar County
Commissioners’ Court
Schaefer Road
Rand
Coolidge Near Brule Lodge in Superior Wisconsin
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge vacationing on the Brule River near Superior Wisconsin. They arrived by train at 8 a.m. with photographers, as officials and local dignitaries including Mayors Javier and Suively observed. Preparations to take Mrs. Coolidge to Wing Banjo were mentioned amid public fascination.
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Supensior
Wis
Airs
Coolidge
Jresh Havier
Superior
FL Suively
Duluth
Minsie
Conthige
Wing Banjo, Torr
Ceday
F. Coupat
White House
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Congress
Dorab
Baer
Reynote
Reynoter
Dolla Xed
Ve Meat Ball
Lim
Presidentiel
Texas Bank Meet
RADIO
Brule Lodge
THONE
Bogota
Colombia
Hoezota
Viva
Plese
Nicaragua
Managua
Vorax
United States
Mark Sylvester
Seiderberg Avenue
Vp—Paan- Thing
Bride
T. D. Mooney
Jackson, Misa
Grand Ave
Jackson, Miss
Crockett
Iil
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