Territories Ignored at Cleveland Republican Convention
At the National Convention in Cleveland on June 12, the Republican platform for the first time since 1892 ignores American noncontinental territories and insular possessions. Delegates from Alaska Puerto Rico and Hawaii voiced disappointment urging autonomy and statehood but were ignored. Hawaii suffered three setbacks including a plank for recognition and parity with the mainland.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Henry Benson
Juneau
Resolutions Committee
GOP Platform Shows Compromise Amid Landon Requests
In Cleveland the Republican National Convention adopted a platform shaped by compromise with Alfred M Landon pushing for flexible interpretations. It endorses sound money, state wage laws, budget balance, relief by states, and anti World Court policies while Landon signals possible constitutional changes for wage laws. Senator Borah criticized the gold standard shift as Landon sent a London message. Mrs Arthur W Fox sails to Seattle for two weeks.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Resolutions Committee
Alfred M. Landon
World Court
League of Nations
National
John D. Hamilton
Kansas
Gov. Landon
Borah
Landon
Washington
London
Soviet democracy plan outlines two-parliament system
The All Union Central Executive Committee approved a draft constitution calling for two parliamentary bodies named Supreme Councils with four-year terms. An All-Union Congress of Soviets will convene November 25 to pass the constitution, marking the start of the USSR’s organized democracy.
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Moscow
All Union Central Executive
Ussr
All-Union Congress of Soviets
Stock Quotations From New York and Dow Averages
June 12 closing quotes show Alaska Juneau at 14 percent and a list of major stocks with prices including American Can 129 and General Motors 64. Dow Jones averages report Industrials 153.71, rails 46.64, utilities 32.13.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
American Can
American Power and Light
Anaconda
Bethlehem Steel
Curtiss-Wright
General Motors
International Harvester
Kennecott
United States Steel
Commonwealth and Southern
Cities Service
Pound
Calumet
Hecla Mining
Bremner
Peace efforts stir in Shanghai amid Chinese talks
Threats of a Chinese civil war eased as reports said peace negotiations were likely. Envoys from Nanking Central Canton and Southwest governments met in a huddle with optimism for a settlement. A small fire last night damaged Capt Snyder's home on Gastineau Avenue near the Home Boarding House, burning a few shingles from the roof at 8:30 p.m.
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Shanghai
Nanking
Canton
Southwest
Capt. Snyder
Gastineau Avenue
Steamer Klondike Sinks En Route to Dawson Alaska
The Klondike steamship en route from Whitehorse to Dawson ran aground four miles below the Hootalingua river in Yukon Alaska. Heavy damage to ship and cargo reported. passengers landed safely. Whitehorse dispatches to assist and recover thirty passengers.
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Alaska
Klondike
Whitehorse
Dawson
Hootalingua
Waeath
Ameri Tean
Wax
Rei River
Yukeu
Governor Troy Seeks Alaska Airfield Expansion Aid
June 12 Gov. John W. Troy of Alaska, traveling east, tells interviewers he will seek Congressional backing for a $2,900,000 airfield program and landing field expansion in Alaska and for expanded mail service. His son in law Robert W. Bender, editor of the Daily Alaska Empire, accompanies him to the Democratic convention in Philadelphia and to Washington. Mrs. Bender remains in Alaska.
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Seattle
John W. Troy
Alaska
Robert W. Bender
Alaska Empire
Juneau
Philadelphia
Washington
Sitka Young People's Conference Sees Strong Delegation
Delegates to the Young People's Conference held at Sitka’s Sheldon Jackson School from June 4 to June 9 report the event as the best yet. Fifty-one delegates from Southeastern Alaska towns attended, including nine from Juneau with six from First Presbyterian and three from Northern Light.
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Juneau
Princeton
Young People's Conference
Sheldon Jackson
Sitka
Alaska
David Waggoner
First Presbyterian Church
Northern Light Presbyterian Church
David Wa
Christiansen
Ketchikan
Waggoner
Juneau Wert
Mildred Webster
Stanley Heisel
George
Landon Knox Ticket Confirmed at Republican Convention
At Cleveland on June 12 the Republican National Convention nominated Col. Frank Knox for Vice President with unanimous support, while Alfred M. Landon was chosen for President. The event sparked an immediate push for a strong nationwide campaign and efforts to draft Sen. Arthur Vandenberg for vice presidency were rejected in a letter read to the delegates.
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Ohio
Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
Frank Knox
Chicago
Knox
Col
London
Col. Knox
o'Cive
Mwa Roy
LS Ap
United States
Arthur Vandenberg
Girl Slayer Executed At Folsom Prison
Elton Stone, who killed 14 year old Mary Louise Stammer of Fresno, was executed by firing squad at Folsom Prison. He told reporters the quicker it is over and I am forgotten, the better it will be. Students at Vacation Big School wrap up with a picnic and hikes with teachers Mrs Waukoner and Mrs Carmichael.
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Folsom Prison
Cal
Elton Stone
Mary Louise Stammer
Fresno
Clarence Larkin
Stone
David Waukoner
Carmichael
Mt. Palients
Man Killed En Route To Wedding In Yakima
Allen Gordon 27 a University of Washington graduate was killed in a car crash off the Yakima River Bridge last night, moments before his wedding to Miss Pauline Wallivek of Toppenish. The vehicle was said to have been traveling at a high rate of speed on a hillside road.
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Yakima
Wasti
Allen Gordon
University of Washington
Yakima River Bridge
Pauline Wallivek
Toppenlah
Cleeve
Missionary Boat Princetem Heads to Wrangell
GOTO WRANTELE AG George Tanner and Lieut Morris of the Salvation Army left Juneau aboard the missionary boat Princetem bound for Wrangell for a mission trip.
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AG Grorge Tanner Witty Bb
Lieut
Morris
Salvation Annyeft
Juneau
How Governor Landon Came to Be Chosen
June 4 coverage from Cleveland notes Alfred M. Landon of Kansas won the Republican nomination for President with unanimous support after a late roll call dispute. Wisconsin and West Virginia backed Landon for President amid minor dissents. William M. Born, Landon’s son, was nominated as delegate.
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Athough
Wisconsin
West Virginia
United States
William &. Born
Lhey
John BD
Hamilton
National Republican
Kansas
Gadpar Barmy
Massachusetts
Interlocutory Divorce Granted to Mrs J Marie Dix
In Seattle on June 12 Mrs J Marie Dix obtained an interlocutory divorce from J F Dix a Public Utilities Company executive. The case was hotly contested.
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Seattle
J. Marie Dix
Teere
J. F Dix
Public Utilities Company
Execuive
Kansan Accepts Nomination for President Campaign
Gov Alfred M Landon accepts the Republican nomination at Cleveland and pledges an aggressive campaign. Kansans flood Topeka to celebrate the nomination with cheers from Governor Landon outside the Executive Mansion. Herbert Hoover sends telegram of congratulations urging divine help for the task ahead.
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Herb Hoover
Peka
Kansas
Gay
Landon
Herbert Hoover
New York
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