Robinson Sees Landon Bolt From Platform
The article reports Senator Joseph T. Robinson’s address to the Democratic national convention in Philadelphia on June 24, criticizing the Republican approach in Cleveland and contrasting Roosevelt era policy adherence with Republican deviations. It notes tensions over platform fidelity and hints at continued discussion in later pages.
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Roosevelt
Landon
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Republian
Platform Committee
Chicago
Convention Troubles Mount at Democratic Nominating Convention
Senator Robinson of Arkansas rallied for Roosevelt while factions clashed over platform items and the two thirds rule. Two key committees delayed action as drafting panel worked through money monopoly and constitutional issues amid bitter Southern opposition and a heavy night of speeches and parades.
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Supreme Tribunal
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Robinson
Arkansas
June drought slashes Midwest crop prospects and prices
A severe June drought worsened crop prospects from the Rockies to the Dakotas, with Montana and South Dakota officials reporting deteriorating conditions. Weather forecasters saw little relief as markets reacted with higher butter and flour demand, while relief plans were organized in North Dakota.
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Chicago
Middle West
Rockies
Dakotas
Elmer Holt
Montana
Nat C. Murray
Weather Bureau
North Central
North Dakota
Bismarck
M. A. Kennedy
South Dakota
WPA
C. A. Connell
Roosevelt preps Philadelphia speech for renomination
President Roosevelt to deliver a Philadelphia address Saturday night accepting renomination after a long writing session with Vice President Garner and officials. White House says progress is limited due to many bills to study while 18 measures were signed and another vetoed keeping about 150 bills pending, including ship subsidy and Walsh-Healy wage controls.
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Washington
Garner
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
White House
Walsh-Healy
Drought Cattle Move Authorized by Montana Railroads
Helena June 24 Railroads cleared tracks for an emergency mass cattle movement from eastern to western Montana. Gov Governor Holt requested reduced rates with one day notice and the state railroad commission granted fast approval. Interstate approval awaited. Temperatures topped 100 in Glasgow and Glendive as rains fell in western valleys and drought spread northeast.
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Helena
Montana
Elmer Holt
State Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Glasgow
Glendive
Governor considers seventh reprieve for William Cates
The Montana governor reviews a plea for a six month stay of execution for William Clarence Cates who was convicted of killing Prohibition Agent Paul Read in Missoula in 1933. Attorney William Keeley asks for independent case review and cites a physician’s note on Cates' mental and physical condition.
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Cates
Missoula
Paul A. Read
Keeley
Missoula County
State Eagles Meet Opens in Butte With New Members
Butte hosts the thirty fourth annual state convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles as eight new members join Buttenerie No. 11. An opening ceremony drew over 100 in attendance, with visitors from Miles City to Red Lodge. Pre-convention HQs opened, and 800 to 1,000 visitors are expected, with 15,000 more anticipated in three weeks.
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Buttenerie No. 11
Order of Eagles
West Granite Street
Miles City
Great Falls
Billings
Missoula
Red Lodge
Butte
Spokane Youth Kills Father in Family Quarrel
In Spokane Washington Clarence Anderson aged 17 shot and killed his father Leroy Anderson 44 during a family argument at the home. The incident occurred late this afternoon prompting police to investigate as a fatal domestic case.
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Spokane
Wash
Clarence Anderson
Leroy Anderson
Montana Forecast Calls for Mild, Cooler Thursday
The Montana weather forecast predicts generally fair conditions on Thursday and Friday with a cooler spell on Thursday. Temperature changes are expected to be modest and skies mostly clear.
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Montana
New Admiral Takes Command of U S Pacific Fleet
In a traditional ceremony at San Pedro California Admiral Arthur J Hepburn assumed command of the United States Pacific Fleet, relieving Admiral Joseph M Reeves who stood aside as 17 guns roared. Reeves changed to civilian clothes and departed by barge while Hepburn addressed the ship.
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United States Pacific Fleet
San Pedro
Calif
Joseph M. Reeves
Arthur J. Hepburn
Pennsylvania
Reeves
Hepburn
Driving Advice From The Bureau Of Safety
A cautionary note from the Bureau of Safety advises using low gear on hills both ascending and descending to control speed and protect the vehicle. The address Box 1959 in Butte Montana appears as the contact point for further guidance.
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Bureau of Safety
Butte
Montana
Liberals Gain Ground as New Dealers Dominate Platform Panel
Philadelphia liberals seize the lead in shaping the 1936 Democratic platform by placing ardent New Dealers on a resolutions subcommittee. The 12 member panel includes Senators Wagner Byrnes Hatch O Mahoney Black with Walsh Bulkley among the dissenters. they meet to craft the platform ahead of a full committee and convention.
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Philadelphia
U.P
Democratic Party
United States Senate
Robert F. Wagner
New York
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Carl Hatch
New Mexico
Joseph O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Hugo Black
Alabama
David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
Robert Bulkley
Ohio
Wayne Coy
Indiana
Paul McNutt
Frank Murphy
Philippine Islands
Walter Walker
Colorado
Norman Jones
Illinois
J. Stitt Wilson
California
Girl's Quick Action Prevents Bus Disaster
Eva Frodsham a 12 year old Butte girl noticed objects fly from a car and fall on the Butte Bozeman highway alerting her father Leroy Frodsham and the bus driver. An inspection showed lug bolts holding the rear wheel loose leaving only three bolts. The bus stopped in time to avert a possible fatal crash with fifteen passengers aboard. Eva had earlier left home Saturday night and was thought to be bound for Hollywood seeking a film career.
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Eva Frodsham
Butte
Butte-Bozeman
Jefferson River
Eva
Leroy Frodsham
Montana
Hollywood
Movies
Democratic rhetoric preserves tradition on first day
In Philadelphia the Democratic speakers including Farley Barkley Steiner and Snell upheld long standing political oratory traditions. They claimed their party possessed all virtues while imputing vices to opponents, showing no radical shift in cadence or style.
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Chiladelphia
Farley
Barkley
Steiner
Snell
Butte Yugoslavs to mark Kosovo day with services and program
Butte Serbian Orthodox church hosts a 10 o'clock service and memorial for the Battle of Kosovo June 28 1389. evening events at American Legion hall include folk songs dances a one act play and speeches. Governor Holt invited to attend.
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Butte
Lazar
Kosovo
Nichola Petkovich
St. Vitus
American Legion Hall
Elmer Holt
Wilson
Father Petkovich
Europe
United States
Montana Delegates Poised to Back Party Platform
Montana delegates prepared to accept the administration sponsored platform when offered to the Democratic committee. O S Warden of Great Falls said a brief platform would state the party’s program as the administration’s record. Senator James E. Murray of Butte left by air to campaign for re nomination and attend the Custer battlefield celebration after speaking at a Progressive Democrats breakfast honoring William Jennings Bryan.
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Philadelphia
Montana
Democratic Committee
O. S. Warden
Great Falls
James E. Murray Butte
Senate
Murray
Billings
Hardin
Custer
William Jennings Bryan
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Liberty Bell
S. Davis Wilson
Senator Robinson
Prairies
Deer Lodge
Poison
Cates Agred
Holt
Butte Aerie
NEW Deal
Subcommittee
F.D.R
Walter Lippmann
Treasure State Group
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