Smith Wins On First Ballot At Democratic Convention
New York Governor Smith secured the Democratic nomination on the first ballot after a long roll call. Delegates moved to the bandwagon as Ohio cast 44 votes, followed by Mississippi Indiana Nebraska Kansas and Tennessee, building a decisive margin amid contentious debates over the platform and farm policy.
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Robinson Named Vice Presidential Candidate for Smith
The twenty-fifth Democratic National convention in Houston adjourned with Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas named as the running mate for Gov. Alfred E. Smith. Robinson led on the final tally, with many states switching to join the Robinson bandwagon as the convention praised his long public service.
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Smith Nominee as Democratic Presidential Candidate
Governor Alfred E. Smith, long a New York figure, learned on the eve of major events that the Democratic Party had nominated him on the first ballot for president. The scene at the executive mansion reflected his familiar political success as telegrams of support poured in and officials conveyed congratulations.
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Governor Smith Accepts Democrats Nomination for President
Albany N Y Governor Alfred E Smith officially accepted the Democratic nomination for the presidential race. In a telegraph to Senator Robinson he spoke of devotion to the United States and pledged to address national prohibition reforms as a central campaign issue.
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Margaret Lloyd Loses Suit for Million Dollar Estate
Margare t Isadora Lloyd of Los Angeles sought one million dollars as a widow s share of Marshall Burns Lloyd s estate in Menominee Michigan but a circuit judge awarded her only twenty five thousand dollars in lieu of alimony She alleged desertion but the court upheld the divorce and recognized her claim to the smaller sum with interest from the filing date The case ties to Lloyd inventor manufacturer and philanthropist who died in 1927 ending a protracted legal battle continued on Page 14
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Deny Injunction Against Merger Of Dodge And Chrysler Cars
New York Supreme Court Justice Mullan denied Calvin H. Goddard minority stockholder a temporary injunction to block Chrysler’s proposed merger with Dodge. The judge ordered Dodge to post a bond covering any potential award to preferred stockholders due to the asset transfer.
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Democrats Platform In Brief Terms
Houston report outlines Democratic platform adopted after presentation to the convention led by Key Pittman. Planks include preserving state rights and opposing bureaucracy, denouncing Republican corruption, reforming federal government, cutting internal taxes, tariffs to sustain legitimate business and wage standards, farm relief via federal reserve system, mining support, antiwar stance, no entangling alliances, noninterference with neighbors, Monroe Doctrine, water power title preservation, collective bargaining approval, unemployment study and federal construction, better federal employee conditions, care for wounded veterans, enforce Prohibition amendments, campaign finance record, no radio censorship, end lame duck sessions, humanize immigration laws, anti monopoly in merchant marine, sustain government service if needed, aid education, antitrust enforcement, Philippines independence, Porto Rico territorial government toward statehood.
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