Martin to lead East for Landon campaign in 1936 race
Washington reports Governor Landon’s campaign organizers move quickly with Joseph W. Martin Jr. of Massachusetts set to direct eastern headquarters from New York. The plan links Martin with John M. Hamilton to coordinate strategy as Republicans aim to unite Landon’s bid with a hostile, anti New Deal House.
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Landon
Joseph W. Marlin Jr
Massachusetts
New York
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John M. Hamilton
National Committee
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Mechalike
Bertin
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Congressrom
New England
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Snell
Cleveland
Tandon
House of Representatives
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Tver
Pair Soar Nearly 7 Hours in Glider
Hawthorne Calif pair Buxton and Barnes broke unofficial two place glider altitude goals at the Elmira soaring event. They spent about seven hours aloft reaching about 2500 feet with a flight time of hours and 58 minutes.
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Elmira
N.Y
Buxton
Fred C Barnes
Hawthorne
Calif
Pledge Miner backs Roosevelt re election in coal stance
John L. Lewis, president of United Mine Workers, pledged a new lodge for support from 400000 union members. After hour long talks with President Roosevelt, Lewis said they reviewed the coal industry impacts from the Guffey bill defeat, and that positions would be maintained at a steady pace until the next Congress.
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John L. Lewis
United Ming Workers
Roosevelt
Lewis
Senate
Lewis’ Demands That So Pass. “the Pliers
Jrouse
Jabar
Landon Adds Fourth Ad Staffer From Los Angeles
The Landon campaign expands its research staff with F. D. Enfield Los Angeles attorney joining Charles B Tait E H Tay Tor and Raph W Robey. Enfield, then with Columbia University ties, praises Landons record and pledges support. Governor Landon and his family will vacation at Estes Park Colorado returning July 6 others stay until September.
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Pers
Alt M. Landon
F. D. Enfield
Los Angeles
Enfield
Roosevelt
Charles B .Tait
E. H. Tay- Tor
Raph W. Robey
Columbia University
Landon
Landen
Estes Park
Colo
Lemke Races Congress Seat as Langer Seeks Comeback
In Bismarck North Dakota on June 22 voters eyed William Lemke's bid for the Union Party presidency while noting he appears secure for another term in Congress with no Republican challenger. Former Governor William Langer also seeks a political comeback in the state primary, drawing interest from observers.
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Lemke
Congress
Bismarck
N. D
William Lemke
William Langer
Union Party
Al Smith Stands on Revolt Statement
Former Governor Alfred E Smitts returns to his office after a weekend at John J Raskob’s Mars land estate and refuses to amplify the message sent by five anti New Deal Democrats to delegates at the Philadelphia convention. It was said the statement speaks for itself and there would be nothing further today.
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al Smith
New York
Alfred E. Smitts
John J. Raskob
Marsland
Philadelphia
Pastor protests bullfight plan in Galveston
Pastor Herold B. Fickett of the First Baptist Church opposed El Mina Shrine band of Galveston plans to sponsor a bull fight on July 4. He cited religious and public order concerns during the protest in Galveston.
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Galveston
Tongregalium
Herold Bb. Fickett
First Baptist
el Mina Shrine
New Zealand Labour Leader Sets Wage Standard Target
New Zealand labour minister W. R. Armstrong announces a target wage standard aiming to match an American millionaire. He says the 40 hour work week and compulsory arbitration will guide base wage rates, seeking a living wage sufficient for a man, his wife, and three children, with wages higher than Australia’s.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Mrs Landon Seeks Vacation Amid National Attention
TOPEKA Kan June 22 11 Mrs A M Landon finds it exciting but almost impossible to answer all the personal mail she has received since her husband became the Republican presidential nominee She reads letters from old school friends and those she lost touch with She plans a Colorado vacation starting Wednesday with a program of riding sleeping and reading She will read books mostly about present day economic problems and the governor thought would interest her.
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Topeka
Kan
A. M. Landon
Colorado
New York Governor Lehman Defends Roosevelt Policies
Philadelphia June 22 Governor Lehman said that a statement by Al Smith and four anti- Roosevelt dealers condemning the president’s policies represents only a handful of Democrats. He added the majority of the party and independents back Franklin D. Roosevelt’s policies and declined to comment on a possible run for New York governor.
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Philadelphia
Lehman
New York
al Smith
Roosevelt
Paad
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Capyt
Ning Peas
Filadelpha
Professor Slain in Vienna Classroom Shooting
In Vienna on June 22 Professor Moritz Senlek, 56, a noted Vienna University faculty member, was shot and killed as he entered a classroom. Police identified the killer as a mentally deranged adherent to Professor Sehnck's philosophy course.
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Moritz Senlek
Vienna University
Eas
Sehnck
Farley Expected to Quit Cabinet as Postmaster General
Farley to resign from the cabinet after the Democratic convention in Philadelphia. President Roosevelt would leave the post unfilled until after the November election, with Willam Howes acting head. Benefits include Farley dedicating time to the re election campaign and smoothing criticism of holding multiple roles.
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Big Jim Farley
Roosevelt
White House
Willam W Howes
New York
Farley
Bowes
Saul Dakota
Ferrey
Wold
Jeid
Post Office Department
Tong
Union Party Chiefs Plan Headquarters
Boston June 22 A4 leader of the newly formed Union party said plans to set up headquarters in Chicago this week were made at a meeting of party chiefs in Great Barrington yesterday. The meeting and plans were disclosed by former District Attorney Thomas Charles O'Brien of Boston. Others at the meeting were US Representative William Lemke Republican North Dakota third party candidate for president, Rev Charles B Coughlin Detroit founder of the National Union for Social Justice, US Representative Martin L Sweeney of Cleveland and Francis P Keeton New York businessman.
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Union Party
Chicago
Great Barrington
District
Thomas Charles O'Brien
Galen Party
Obrien
U. S
Wiliam Lemke
North Dakota
Charles B. Coughlin
Detroit
The
National Union For Social Justice
Martin L. Sweeney
Cleveland
Ohio
Francis P. Keeton
New York
Rule Change Favored by Southern Democrats Debate in Philadelphia
Philadelphia June 22 The South backs abolishing the two thirds nominating rule and backing a majority rule in the Democratic National Convention. Josephus Daniels of North Carolina argues against the veto power, while Senator Guth of Pennsylvania contemplates caucusing to scrap the rule. Early Oklahoma caucus votes show support for a simple majority.
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South
Josephus Daniela
North Carolina
Deniels
Roosevelt
Nurlongs
James A. Parley
Gutley
Pennsylvania
Reyur
Atiens
Roostvell
James A . Farley
Wong
Oklahoma
Parrot Responds to Help as Mrs Green Collapses
In Evanston Illinois Polly the parrot perched beside Mrs W E Green wife of a company official. Polly cried for help after fumes from a residence pipe swept the area. Responders arrived as Green collapsed and officials joined in reviving her.
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Evanston
Polly
Riley
Green Howse
W. E. Green
Pny
Mrs. Green
Queen Mary Arrives in New York After Slower Atlantic Crossing
The Queen Mary reached New York today for the second time after a slower Atlantic crossing than her maiden voyage. The voyage took about four days longer, with the ship completing the crossing in roughly four days and eighteen hours, continuing a swift, record-setting pace for a British liner.
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New York
New Yorks
Atlantic
Trio Escapes From Jail in Livingston
Three prisoners escaped from a Livingston jail after sawing the barn cell, punching a hole in the slate roof, and lowering themselves to the ground with a blanket rope. Sheriff BR. D. Holliday and two deputies searched for the escapees.
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Livingston
BR. D. Holliday
Delighted Delegates Mock Roosevelt in Philly Dispatch
A Philadelphia correspondent cartoonishly skewers the Democratic convention scene. He riffs on dull delegates, joke signs, and outsize heat while lampooning reporters, Farley, and visiting politicians from Nevada to Washington as the capital’s spectacle unfolds. The tone mimics a witty unsigned column from the era.
Walk for Democracy: A Call by Former Officials
A dated plea urges 1396 Democratic delegates to defy Roosevelt, arguing for American-first policies. Signatories include Joseph B. Bly, ex-Gov James A. Reed, ex-Secretary Colby, and Daniel Cohalan. They demand budget balance, protection of U S markets, end to wartime deficits, and removal of widespread dole as unemployed rise.
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New York
al Smith
Joseph B. Bly
Massachusetts
James A. Reed
Missouri
Balybridge Colby
Daniel Cohalan
Supreme Court
Hoosevelt
Democratic Party
United States of America
Enduring Constitutional Guardrails for a Democratic Party Leader
A rallying call urging a president to respect constitutional boundaries and avoid a rubber stamp Congress or scorched earth judiciary. It argues for principled governance, fiscal restraint, and opposition to using public funds as political leverage, invoking Jefferson, Jackson, and Cleveland as guiding exemplars. It also cautions against abandoning Franklin D. Roosevelt’s legacy and emphasizes party unity under true democratic principles.
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Congress
Ra Chuf
United States
Hope for Best in Damperstic Principles Letter
Alfred E. Smith Bainbridge Colby James A. Reed Joseph B. Ely Daniel F. Comalan urge voters to support Damperstic ideals within the constitution framework. They pledge faithfulness to Democratic traditions and to the country, saying American institutions will be safe if voters rally behind the candidates.
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Fon
Pask
Weil
Alfred E. Smith
Bainbridge Colby
James A. Reed
Joseph B. Ely
Daniel F. Comalan
Smith Totae Landon Stan Smith Totae Landon Stan
New York June 22 Former Governor Alfred B Smith plans to stump for the Republican nominee this fall the Evening Journal reports citing Smith co signers. The article names Bain Druge Colby James A Reed and others as backers and says Smith may wait until October to announce active support for London.
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New York
Alfred B. Smith
Roosevelt
Lyndon
Evening Journal
Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
G. C
Bain- Druge Colby
Wilson
James A Reed
Missouri
Josep B. Elyot Maseachusetts
Forme Supreme
Daniel ¥ Cohalan
Ailsa
London
Journal
Landon nomination to be formally notified July 29 in Topeka
Governor Alf M Landon will be formally notified of his nomination as the Republican candidate for President at a ceremony on July 29 at the state house grounds in Topeka The event recalls Charles Curtis notification in 1938 and 1932 with the program beginning at 8 p m and ending nationally
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Topeka
Knn
Alf M. Landon
State House
Charles Curts
Ovordenst Pationally
Draft Farm Plank Debates Crop Insurance and Control
In Philadelphia on June 22 Democratic planners faced a key issue. Should the party endorse a farmer insurance system against floods and droughts as federal aid, with support from Wallace and others, while some prefer broad language avoiding specific insurance or production control references. A draft plank reportedly omits insurance and production control, while other proposals stress soil fertility, trade talks, farm co operatives, higher domestic wages, and credit to reduce tenancy with paths to ownership.
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Philadelphia
Wallace
ASA
Chester C. Davis
Corrless
AAA
North Dakota
Wagner
New Yorks
Resolutions Committee
Sergeant Leeper Parachute Jumper at Maxwell Field
Sergeant Leeper is listed as a parachute jumper at Maxwell Field in Montgomery Alabama. Public records note his assignment and role within the field unit.
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Sergeant Leeper
Maxwell Field
Montgomery, Ala
Platform draft signals liberal tilt at national convention
Philadelphia June 22 The Democratic platform drafted at the White House leans toward liberal reforms echoing New Deal pattern. Wagner leads resolutions with left and right pressure shaping the monetary plank while Lemke and leftist groups seek broader changes. Delegates anticipate planks on Townsend pensions bi metallic money and neutrality with strong federal control of industry amid party unity efforts.
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Philadelphia
White House
Robert Wagner
New York
Resolutions Committee
New Union Party
Williem Lemke
North Dakota
Glass
Carte
Glass of Virginis
Pep- Petty
Senate
Roosevelt
Lemke
Seue
Platform Committee
Wagner
Guffey Sees 42 States In FDR Bag
Senator Joseph F. Guffey forecast President Roosevelt will win reelection, predicting Pennsylvania as secure and Kansas as favorable to Landon. He estimated Roosevelt would carry about 40 to 42 states, reflecting early confidence from a staunch administrator supporter.
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Guffey
Pimnlavelphia
INS
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Joseph F. Guffey
Kan- Se
Alf M. Landon
Burkett Placed on Ballot for Fourth Court Seat
Joe Burkett of San Antonio, candidate for chief justice of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals, announced Monday that his name is on the Democratic ballot in Uvalde County. He warned that a writ of mandamus filed in the Fifty seventh District Court to compel placement by party officials would be dismissed.
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Joe Burkett
San Antonios
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Uvalde County
D. W. Price
Uvalde Demo
Etviir
Matt
Talmadge to Stay in Party in Georgia Fight Over Roosevelt
Atlanta June 22 Governor Eugene Talmadge denies leaving the Democratic Party amid pressure from Al Smith and dissidents. He advocates backing his platform to oppose Roosevelt and New Deal policies within the party. He may attend the Philadelphia convention if his countrys needs require it.
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Eugene Talmadge
New Deal Crite
Alfred E. Smith
New Deal
Ronsevel
Democratic
Georgia
Tam
Talmadge
Roosvelt
Bub T
al Smith
Ely
Mie
Roosevelt
Carlton Mobley
Philadelphia
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