Moral wave and political rifts in Chicago debates
Across editorials and letters the piece weighs in on monarchical fears, Roosevelt and the two thirds rule, and a push for moral revival amid talk of debt forgiveness and public feeding programs. It notes autograph seekers, a New Rochelle incident, and ongoing treasure hunts from sunken ships.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Benator Reed
Missouri
Andrew Jackson
Smith
Messrs
Cox
Davis
Texas Caucus Downplays Prohibition Move at Convention
Texas delegates at the Democratic national convention debated prohibi tion lines. Walter Woodward and Dallas Mayor C M Chambers led opposition to an anti Garner stance while calls to repeal the eighteenth amendment faced mixed support among Texas leaders.
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Shicago
Texas
Resolutions
Walter G. Woodward
B. E. Witt
Resolutions Committee
Houston
Thia
Richard Burgess
el Paso
Mill
Burgess
National Platform Committee
C. M. Chambers
San Antonio
Woodward
Jones
sTepudiniian
John N. Garner
Resoitutions Committee
Chambers
State of Texas
Corpus Christi
Bai
John Gartner
Tam
Tepeal
Dalegatio
Garner
John Guenerte
Jena
Smanan Vans
Pork
Worth
W. R. Montgomery
Siamese Monarch Accepts Limited Monarchy After Revolt
King Prajadhipok agrees to a constitutional role after a bloodless coup. Revolutionary leaders from the army ivy and people’s party accept the terms and vow to govern with a limited monarchy. Prince Purachatra is captured while attempting escape to Penang. The royal family remains under guard as Bolu Ay Aolio leads the rebel regime from Hua Hin.
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Rervice
Bangkok
Siam
Prajadhipok
Yeaterday
Ivy
People's Party
Hualin
Saaide
Rambhal
United States
Praladatpok
Junte
Purachatra
Witt
Penang
Ratburi
Chaktl Tvnasly
Rola Ay Aoho
Japs Break Treaty Notes Spark Nine Power Tension
Nanking reports the Chinese government has sent identical notes to the United States Britain France Italy Belgium and other powers accusing Japan of violating the Nine Power Treaty by recommissioning Manchukuo and altering the status quo in Asia.
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Nanking
Japan
Lhe
Viola
Five Buildings Burn After Explosion in New Mexico Town
Fire damaged five buildings in Balch New Mexico after an explosion at a cafe. The blast caused extensive damage in the business district with estimated losses around 50000 dollars. Local authorities investigated the incident and evacuated nearby structures as crews worked to control the flames.
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Herenica Molea
Europe
New Rochelle
N. Y
Molea
Italy
Srek
EL Paso
Sine
Balch
N. M
Alfalfa Bill Murray and Huey Long at the Democratic factory show
Floyd Gibbons reports from Chicago on a convention day scene with Governor Alfalfa Bill Murray of Oklahoma and Senator Huey Long. The chatter centers on political stunts, money bets, and a lively corridor exchange as Long offers bold comments while Morrison and others react amid the presidential nomination chatter.
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Floyd Gibbons Callore
Underval Beerice, Inc
Chicago
General Jackson
Heroline Wunter
Bill Murray
Oklahoma
Alfalfa Bui
Jedge
Heo
Kunnell
The Light to Carry Democratic Convention News
The Light will publish Democratic convention coverage from International News Service Universal Service and the Associated Press with exclusive recounts by special writers. Will Rogers and Bigs Baer will contribute lighter pieces as Aldio news notes Chicago events.
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International News Service
Universal Service
Syl Ba
Will Rogers
Bigs Baer
Aldio News
Anows Mandey
Chitaga
Prohibition Debate Buttons a Threat at Democratic Meeting
Protestant spokesmen led by Bishop James Cannon warned the Democratic platform must include a Prohibition plank or risk a bolt to the dry cause. Dr Ernest Cherrington argued with Michael Tree as the meeting grew contentious. Cannon warned that drys could bolt a wet candidate, recalling 1928 defections, as chaos erupted and the speech was cut short.
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Chicago
TNS
Bishan James Cannan
Resolutions Committee
Next Work
Ernest Cherrington
National — Prohibition Board of Strategy
Michael Tree
Tinos
Igor
Cannon
Ueh
Virginia
Texas
North Carolina
Florida
al Smith
Hoover
Dry Leader Faces Suit for Libel
Dr. Clarence Tre Wilson, secretary of a Methodist church temperance board, was named defendant in a $45,000 libel suit filed in circuit court by L. F. Welch, an automobile man, after a recklessness driving charge against Wilson. The suit followed a calami an incident involving Welch’s car.
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Tortland
Ore
Clarence Tre Wilson
Board of Prohibition, Temperance and Morale
Methodist
Church
L. F. Welch
Sith
Wilson
California Crude Oil Prices Hiked
Standard Oil of California announced a 2 cent per barrel price increase effective at 7 am tomorrow. The move follows Oil Umpire Neal Anderson’s notice that California production as of Thursday last is within the allowable 476,700 barrels.
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Los Angeles
Standard Oil Company
Calloinia
Neal Anderson
California
Stimson Denies Debt Agreement Reports Denial
Secretary of State Stimson denies reports that the United States and Great Britain reached a debt reduction accord. He labels such claims as erroneous while noting the country’s stance on debts and reparations in the postwar context.
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Washington, N. G
Stimson Tomy Isro
Eal Af
Unter States
Great Britain
Weather forecast for Texas sections described
San Antonio and nearby areas show partly cloudy skies with a Sunday high near normal. Light to moderate southerly winds. West Texas expected partly cloudy with possible showers, coastal areas seeing moderate to fresh southerly breezes. Additional weather details on page 3.
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San Antonio
Yielnity
Texas
Weat
Praga
Patriotic Warning on Japan and U S Defense Policy
A June 21 speech by Viscount Ishii at a dinner to Joseph C. Grew denounces U S restraint in Asia and warns that Japanese hostility and preparation signal likely future conflict. The piece argues for stronger American military readiness and criticizes pacifist appeasement, noting France and Japan resist disarmament. Page 2, Col 4.
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Viscount Kikuhiro Ishii
Washington
Japan
Joseph C. Grew
Grew
America
Asia
United States
League of Nations
Hoover
France
Germany
Withdrawal reshapes Roosevelt bid as Lewis pulls out
In Chicago the withdrawal of Benatur James Ham Von Lewis as the “favorite son” candidate unsettles Roosevelt’s rivals. New York managers claim 30 of Illinois 38 votes despite late opposition. Anti-Roosevelt allies insist two-thirds rule remains intact and foresee a continued struggle for control and the permanent chairmanship.
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Benatur
James Ham
von Lewis
Timois
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Illinois
Melvin A. Traylor
Chirag
Roosevelt
Smith
Rnose
Vettran
Mey
Roosevelt High Command
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
James A. Farley
Generalissima
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