Roosevelt in Favored Spot as June Open Looms
Washington May 28 Roosevelt strengthens his path to the Democratic nomination with 441 delegates, nearing a June 27 Chicago convention. New York, Pennsylvania and Louisiana loom large as the battle for a two thirds majority tightens with six states left to vote before the convention.
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Buddhist Priests Appeal to Hoover for China Relief
Japanese Buddhist priests in the United States appeal to President Hoover seeking aid as they outline difficulties faced by Buddhist communities in China. The appeal comes amid worsening conditions and calls for consideration by the White House.
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White House
E Association of
Envoys to Discuss Aid for Austria
Rome reports May 34 US Italian ambassadors to London Paris and Berlin ordered to discuss with their governments steps to financially aid Austria amid ongoing European tensions.
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Rome
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London
Paris
Berk
Austne
Rector Faces Immorality Accusation In Norfolk Case
In a consistory court proceeding, Mrs. Jessie Walton testified she would have expelled the rector Harold Francis Davidson if she suspected immorality at Buffkey Church Norfolk. George Walton backed his mother by denying accusations, saying he had seen the rector kiss family members but not confirming misconduct.
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London
Harold Francis Davidson
Jessie Walton
Barbara Harris
Yeasbhop
Buffkey Church
Norfolk
Barbara
Walton
George Walton
Davidson
Murray Hints at Roosevelt Fight in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Democrats say the state Roosevelt for president group will reveal a tank and file that will not back Roosevelt for the nomination. Governor Murray, who organized and will lead the group, says the release will steer away from Roosevelt though the tab list remains to be seen.
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Roosevelt
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Democratic
Seth Parker Rescues Two Men From Drowning at Long Island Sound
New York May 24 Phillips Lord known as Seth Parker of radio and film fame saved two men from drowning in the Long Island Sound near his Little Neck Bay home. He saw the men struggle after their boat capsized, pulled them to safety, and summoned police.
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Phillips Lord
Seth Parker
Lone Island Sound
Lord
Little Neck Bay
Elevator Fire Destroys Santa Fe Elevator in Morris Kansas
Fire swept the Santa Fe elevator in Morris Kansas causing about 115000 dollars in damage. Pats Eyson, secretary of the elevator, said the facility stored feed used for feeding sheep.
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Kans
Patseyson
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Chicago Plans Clean Street Decor for Party Meetings
Chicago officials announce a special committee to clean and beautify the city ahead of Republican and Democratic conventions. Decorations will feature Washington bi-centennial imagery, flags, bunting, and large monument reproductions along main streets and near the stadium as crews repair avenues and lay paving.
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Weather Chaos and Confusion Across Regions
Fragmented OCR shows scattered weather notes and city mentions from Texas to Louisiana. The garbled data includes temperatures, cloud cover, and city references such as Dallas Fort Worth Houston and Chicago, with erratic formatting and unclear timing.
Three Diamond Rings Reported Missing in Transit
Mrs J J McDonald of Dayton Ohio reports three diamond rings vanished from a wardrobe trunk after arriving in San Antonio. The items valued about 2500 include a four carat ring, a three carat ring, and a dinner ring set with ten small diamonds.
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J. J. McDonald
Brahan Boulevard
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Dayton
Ohia
Congress urged to finance buyers in wheat and cotton deal
Berkeley Calif May 2. American Farm Bureau directors propose Congress fund long term credits to foreign buyers who are not U S wheat or cotton consumers to dispose of large surpluses.
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Mellon Will Obey Royal Command
Ambassador Andrew Mellon and Ray Atherton will miss American Memorial Day services in London due to a royal command. King George arranged a special levee at Buckingham Palace on Monday, preventing the embassy party from attending the ceremony.
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Ray Atherton
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Colorado Democratic delegates back F D Roosevelt for convention
At the Colorado state Democratic convention in Colorado Springs on May 28 delegates voted by standing vote to instruct national delegates to support Franklin D Roosevelt while his name remains before the National convention. The brief record notes Encourage reliable car shopping in classified ads.
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Seabury Pursues Lead In Mayor Walker Kin Search
Samuel Seabury escalates pressure on Mayor James J. Walker by pursuing leads to the mayor's brother Dr. William H. Walker. The probe notes Walkers may testify again while Seabury highlights a doctor monopoly over city employe medical care for workmen’s compensation.
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James J. Walker
William H. Walker
Walker
Seabury
Holstadter Legislatuve Committee
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New York City
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Board of Education
Garner Quotes Hoover As Favoring Works Plan in 1928
Rainey of Illinois cites Garner remarks praising public works to relieve unemployment and fund inland waterways. The article notes a revised Garner bill proposing $2.31 billion for relief with hearings set next week and emphasizes shifts from post offices and courts to meritorious projects.
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Portugal Backs Democratic Return With National Plebiscite
Lisbon May 28. A decree marks Portugal's shift from dictatorship toward democracy. It calls a national plebiscite to replace party rule and create a 50 member national assembly with limited legislative powers for four years.
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Lisbon
Carmona
Hoover Approves VA Hospital Construction Plan
President Hoover today approved Veterans Administration plans for about 5.4 million dollars in new hospital projects. Approved sites include San Francisco 1.5 million, Des Moines 1.2 million, Fayetteville Arkansas 1 million, Cheyenne Wyoming 0.5 million, and Batavia New York 1.275 million for hospitals and a diagnostic clinic.
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Terrell Reviews Commission Work
Railroad Commission Chairman C. V. Terrell spoke in a prepared address on the commission's work over the past few years. He is a candidate for re election and spoke in MKINNEY on May 28.
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C. V. Terrell
Communists Nominate Foster and Ford for President and VP
The Communist party nominates William Z. Foster for president and James W. Ford as running mate at their national convention. The ticket advocates unemployment insurance, relief for farmers, equality for minorities, and support for Chinese workers amid a broad reform platform.
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Cricago
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Utah Delegates Back Roosevelt at Democratic Convention
Utah eight delegates to the Democratic national convention were instructed to vote for Franklin D. Roosevelt for president and Governor George H. Dern for vice president. They were urged to advocate remonetization of silver at a proper ratio to gold, but a 1 to 1. Do not pass.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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