Bitter seating fights loom at Democratic credentials hearings
Chicago June 27 embittered Louisianans lead contests from Minnesota Porto Rico and a Pennsylvania district to plead their cases before the credentials committee empowered to recommend seating changes. Roosevelts and Huey Long factions clash as Minnesota Paris Rim and Bennet Horton contests test the national committee's resolve with possible convention floor appeals anticipated.
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Fran Minnecote
Porto Rico
Pennsylvania
Gowislana
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Huey Long
Roosevelt
Einar Aisdale
Smith Inelson
Neil M. Cronin
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W. R. Bennet
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Robstown to Get Quarter Car Flour Distribution
Robstown fans a Red Cross led relief effort as the Robstown community chest plans to receive about one quarter car load of flour milled from surplus wheat held by federal farm ports Roy Clift county Red Cross chairman confirms the plan and allocation details through the relief committee.
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Robstown
Red Cross
Roy Clift
Chunty Hed Cross
Massachusetts Delegation Supports Al Smith at National Convention
Massachusetts sending over 150 men and women to the Democratic national convention to back Alfred E. Smith for president. Charles Fl Riordan notes the large delegation, aiming to influence the party platform and oppose the two-thirds rule.
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Chicago
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Massachusetts
Charles Fl Riordan
State Democratic Committee
Moody urges voters to back Democratic ticket in July primary
Alvin S. Moody, a political figure from Texas, urged supporters to enter the July 24 Democratic primary. He claimed ballot loyalty would bind voters to the national ticket and criticize the party executive committee, while noting potential open races and efforts to influence convention dynamics.
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Houston
Alvin S. Moody
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Moody
Yidlig
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Tie Wels
Garner Forces Garner for President in Democratic Race
Enthusiastic backers of Beaker John N. Garner begin a friendly campaign amid Roosevelt opposition. They push Unite on Garner as a rallying call among Texas and California delegates, with Garner's fate tied to stop-Roosevelt momentum and potential vice presidential talks denied by Garner himself. The Garner campaign groups, led by Sam Rayburn and William Gibbs McAdoo, aim to place the speaker in a strategic position at the convention where the Texas delegation remains the largest bloc with 46 votes and substantial alternates.
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TNS
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Garner Board of Strategy
Sam Ray- Wurn
William Gibbs Mcaroo
Garner James
Texas
Roosevelt Phones Pleads for Backing
Chicago dispatch reports Franklin D. Roosevelt telephoned an entire state delegation to urge strong Democratic support for his presidential nomination. The call aimed to secure backing for Roosevelt and his push for a simple majority rule over the time honored two thirds vote.
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Jime
Tate
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Wileh Roosevelt
Jed Adams Heads Dallas Latin Committee Reform?
Jed C. Adams of Dallas was appointed Democratic national committeeman from Texas. Mrs. Clara Driscoll Somer was renamed national committeewoman from Texas. Maury Hughey of Dallas joined the platinum committees and W. R. Montgomery was placed on the rules committee.
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Uil
Jed C. Adams
Dallas
Texas
Clara Driscoll Somer
Maury Hughey
W. R. Montgomery
Artiglio II Freed Gold From Wreck for ToGo Formalities
In Plymouth on June 27 a salvage vessel Artiglio II was granted permission to move gold bullion from the wrecked Nyas Beypt. The metal was placed in boxes awaiting formalities, as French salvagers claim prior discovery of the wreck. The Ablelath returned toward Brest where the Egypt rests at about 30 feet.
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England
Artiglio II
Adindraity
Artigio
Togo
Brest
France
Egypt
Mare
Changers Before Committee in Chicago Democratic Vote Debate
Chicago June 27 delegates gather as Texas and Oklahoma figures debate Black support for the Democratic primary. Sen Barkley and Huey Long loom large as factions key the national ticket, with Long wagering and political posturing shaping the Lone Star State’s influence before the Chicago convention.
Texas Delegates Battle for Two-Thirds Rule at Convention
Chicago June 27 The Texas delegation resolved to oppose any Roosevelt supporters’ attempt to repeal the two thirds nominating rule. They back Janett Shouse for permanent chairmanship. Maury Hughs Dallas lawyer on the resolutions committee favors a repeat plank but will back the resubmission plank as adopted by the state convention.
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Chicago
Texas
Roosevelt
Janett Shouse
Maury Hughs
Dallas
Resolutions Committee
Roosevelt Bypasses Convention With Direct Wire
Albany dispatch reports Governor Roosevelt sent a direct wire to Chicago declining to attend the Democratic convention. The note emphasizes measures and expectations amid political negotiations, suggesting preparations and potential shifts in campaign strategy and party leadership.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Olympic Stamps Placed on Sale at West Downtown Postoffice
A supply of new stamps honoring the Olympic games in Los Angeles goes on sale at Wes downtown postoffice Monday. The stamps vary in denomination and are issued to celebrate the event, with proceeds supporting philatelic discussions and class in Greek.
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Los Angeles
Wes
Judge Methan Bryan Names Kennerly Western District Judge
Senior Justice Nolitied Jon Fe Gocolein appoints Judge Thomas M. Kennerly to the Western district of Texas with headquarters in San Antonio. Signed in Jacksonsville, Fiuel Judge Duval West presides while Sidge A. J. Meillan succeeds. Listings for homes rooms and apartments follow.
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