Chicago Prohibition Debate Dominate Platform Hearing
The Illinois convention room echoed with wet and dry debate as party leaders urged repeal and enforcement. Igoe pressed ministers to push temperance from pulpits while Cherrington argued the liquor issue is both a moral and political question amid a large audience and cries for federal relief.
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Labor unrest dominates Democratic platform talks
Discussion centers on work creation and wage preservation as William Green of the A F of L and others push for employment programs and unemployment insurance. Immigration, economy, and a potential amnesty in labor policy are debated amid party stalemate on prohibition and tariffs.
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Organized Labor
Duplicate Seat Tickets Issued in Chicago Auction Row
Confusing notices from Chicago on June 25 describe duplicate seat tickets and contested delegates in a Democratic national convention context. The report mentions a scandal around ticket allocations and a classified ad seeking an ad writer, with references to various political groups and organizers.
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Locata
Hoover Deanes Criticism Sparks Clash Over Roller Bill
President Hoover attacking the 2.3 billion roller bill faced sharp retorts from Speaker Garner and Senator Wagner as conferees from Senate and House began sessions to reconcile differences. Wagner accused Hoover of misleading the public while Garner defended pork barrel concerns and urged relief for the destitute and unemployed.
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League delays Sino Japanese action in Geneva
The League of Nations special Far Eastern Commission decided to delay any action in the Sino Japanese dispute until reports from Lord Lytton's neutral investigating commission are received.
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Baer Says Democrats Need Postmasters at Convention
A chaotic report suggests Democrats rail against Republican postmaster gating while noting trainloads of politicians aiming for Washington. The piece claims Democrats condemn threats of dismissal but share similar political maneuvering, assessing if Democrats can gain control this cycle.
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Kansas Governor Proposes Jobless Veterans Bonus
Kansas Governor Harry Woodring proposes a pro rata cash bonus for unemployed veterans to be funded at not more than 300 million dollars per year. The plan aims to address the Washington bonus army and has early approval from representative Harold B. Foulkiold.
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Roosevelt Leads Fight to Core Party Nomination
Governor Roosevelt speaks by proxy as Roosevelt forces push for a first ballot presidential nomination under a two-thirds rule debate. James A. Farley relays that the campaign believes a two-lives ride exists until adopted and cites 1924 deadlock to justify efforts.
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