Mountanex Standard on Southern Democrats and Speaker Challenge
The piece notes Southern Democrats favoring the New Deal, contrasting a strong speaker candidate with Burns. It cites Rep Bankhead’s ill health while serving ten terms, his family Confederate lineage, and his brother being Senator Bankhead. It portrays him as a capable parliamentarian despite health concerns.
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Democratic Party
Representative Burns
Representative Snell
Representative Bankhead
Old South
Confederacy
Congress
United States
Bankhead
Cleveland Republican convention chaos slows Landon bid
At Cleveland the Republican race for the nomination is clouded by infighting as leaders and rivals clash over Wendell Landon. Knox Borah and Dickinson forces reportedly push to derail Landon while charges of anti Landon forces mount. The scene mixes political theater with warnings for the party and nation.
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Cleveland
Landon
London
Roosevelt
George H. Moses
Knox
Dickinson
Borah
Illinois
Kansan
Bankhead Becomes 46th House Speaker After Sudden Death
Representative William B. Bankhead of Alabama is elected the forty sixth speaker, taking office within 11 hours of the death of Speaker Joseph W Burns. The swift action accompanied a unique procedure aimed at promptly handling pending legislation without disrespect to the late speaker. Bankhead is a longtime member of Congress.
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William B. Bankhead
Alabama
House of Representatives
Joseph W. Burns
Tennessee
House
Congress
Burns
Bankhead
Byrd warns of colossal federal spending in coming year
Senator Byrd of Virginia told the Senate that the current and planned federal outlays will reach nearly 10 billion dollars for the year, with a 6 billion dollar deficit. He urged tax increases and spending cuts, noting relief funds and higher anticipated tax revenue, while warning against ill conceived legislation. He argued the nation risks renewed financial chaos if spending continues unchecked.
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Roosevelt
Byrd
Virginia
Senate
Federal
Relief Administration
Bullfights and posture dominate a careworn Spain and health
A fragment from a column contrasts Spain’s bullfighting boycott amid union tension with a medical section stressing posture. It argues good body mechanics improve breathing, neck strain, and abdominal appearance, and that balanced carriage boosts overall health and efficiency.
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K. G. Hansson
Cornell Medical College
Blonde in Pennsylvania Swallows Hooks
A blonde in Pennsylvania recently swallowed two fish hooks, sparking gossip about which color flies she prefers. Swains now speculate on preferred lure colors tied to this incident.
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Pennsylvania
Peltier's Comet Closest Approach in July
Scientists forecast Peltier's comet will pass within nine million miles of Earth in July. Observers note such a close approach is rare and could provide a rare viewing opportunity for skywatchers worldwide.
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Peltier
Three Americans Seek Uninhabited Pacific Island Base
Three American college students apply to settle an unnamed Pacific island and consider inviting Professor Tugwell for an open ended stay to explore a possible settlement scheme.
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Pacific Island
Professor Tugwell
McCoy Publications Address Notice in Los Angeles
Communications for Dr. McCoy should be mailed to McCoy Publications, Inc., at 1151 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, California.
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Montana Standard
Standard Publishing Company
Remedies for yawning and slender legs period guidance
Answers advise yawning may reflect oxygen deficiency from anemia or breathing habits. If not anemic, deep breathing exercises can boost oxygen. For thin legs, olive oil massage is ineffective. daily exercises strengthen muscles to create natural curves, with walking swimming dancing roller skating tennis rope jumping and targeted leg routines both day and night.
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Russell K
Hazel T
Delegates Choose Washington to Lead 1787 Constitutional Convention
The May 25 1787 gathering in Philadelphia unanimously named George Washington as Convention President. The article traces the five deliberation periods from May to September 1787, the various plans by Randolph Pinckney Patterson and Hamilton, the Committee on Detail and the final drafting by Gouverneur Morris, culminating in the seven article Constitution and its concise 5000 word form.
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George Washington
Randolph
Virginia
Madison
Charlie Pinckney
South Carolina
Patterson
New Jersey
Confederacy
Hamilton
Randolph and Pinckney
Committee of the Whole
Committee On
Watson Const
Bancroft Const
Thorpe
Committee On Detail
Watson Coast
Supra
Governeur
Morris
States
United States
Lord Bryce
Am. Commonwealth
Bar Journal
Montana
eWashington
Thorne
Washington
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Congress
Department of State
William Jackson
Jackson
Independence Hall
Bancroft—Hist
Franklin
Horoscope and constitutional notes span vast themes
A June 7 1936 horoscope speaks of spiritual exaltation outdoor recreation and wedding signs while noting notable birthdays John Franklin Goucher and Byron Halsted. The text shifts to a historical account of the U S Constitution conventions including destruction of papers and reflections by Franklin Bancroft and Thorpe underlining ratification stakes.
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Mars
Earth
John Franklin Goucher
Byron David Halsted
Notable Deaths and Political Rallies Across the West
Otto Schoenfeld of Montana dies in Sheridan after 43 years of residence. John D. Spreckles, California shipping magnate, passes away in California. Elmer Partridge perishes in a plane crash near St al Smith. W R Brookhart wins a 30,000 vote Iowa GOP Senate nomination majority. Harding presides as temporary chair at Chicago Republican convention. Tom Marlow elected Montana GOP committeeman. Mrs. P J Grady returns from Los Angeles trip. Mrs H Stillwell returns from Pocatello visit.
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Otto
Schoenfeld
Montana
Sheridan
Secretary of Treasury
Andrew Mellon
John D. Spreckles
California
Elmer Partridge
St. al Smith
W. Brookhart
Iowa
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Chicago
Tom Marlow
Helena
P. J. Grady
Los Angeles
H. Stillwell
Pocatello
Winds Strike Miles City Damaging Seven Buildings
A forty mile per hour wind caused damage to seven buildings in Miles City. The Milk River valley experienced flooding from Chinook to Glasgow. Bishop J. P. Carroll addressed 21 State University graduates in Missoula at the annual commencement. Mr and Mrs George Ferguson are traveling to Glasgow Scotland for their trip.
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Miles City
Milk River Valley
Glasgow
J. P. Carroll
State University
Missoula
George Ferguson
Scotland
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