Roosevelt Renominated by Acclamation at Democratic Convention
Franklin D Roosevelt was renominated by acclamation at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The vote-free nominating process ended amid cheers as John Nance Garner was slated for vice president and Roosevelt prepared to campaign from Franklin Field with a platform favoring constitutional amendments if needed.
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Philadelphia
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
White House
Wilson
Roosevelt
Roosevelt-Garner Ticket of 1936. John Nance Garner
Franklin Field
Mack
Robinson
Holt Seeks Lasting Cure For Drought
Governor Elmer Holt urged President Roosevelt to send a personal representative to Montana to devise a permanent drought solution. He named a Montana delegation for a drought conference in St Paul with Dr. W. J. Butler J. C. Taylor and Joseph E. Watson attending, plus state WPA chief Joseph Parker. Cannibal grasshoppers reported as additional concern as railroads await rate reductions.
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Helena
Elmer Holt
Roosevelt
Montana
St. Paul
W. J. Butler
State Livestock Commission and Sanitary Board
J. C. Taylor
Bozewman
J. G. Bruce
Montana Railroad Commission
State Interstate Commerce Commission
Emer
Eagles State Convention Closes With Officer Elections
The 34th annual Fraternal Order of Eagles state convention in Butte will end today after electing officers and naming the 1937 conclave site. Delegates and visitors enjoyed sightseeing and an open air drum and bugle contest, with drill teams and district delegations competing as results are announced.
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Eagles
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
Butte
New Pro Japanese Government Set Up in Inner Mongolia
A new military government under Japanese domination has been established in Inner Mongolia, independent of the Nanking Central China government. The seat is at Chiapussu on the Chahar Suiyuan border, with Prince Tech named commander.
Butte Miner Fatally Struck by Car on Arizona Street
Butte miner Joseph Fuginoi about 50 of 435 South Ohio street died after stepping into a car on the 200 block of Arizona street. Irvine Carlson driver of the car rushed him to St James hospital where he died minutes later. Carlson said he was traveling about 25 mph when the man stepped from the curb. Also in the car were Ed Winters J McGowan J J Daniels John McKenna and others.
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Joseph Fuginoi
Butte
Ohio Street
Arizona Street
Irvine
Bud) Carlson
Locust Street
St. James Hospital
Carlson
Arizona
Ed Winters
Grand Avenue
J. McGowan
Yale
J. J. Daniels
O. J. Mueller Tire Company
John McKenna
Weekend Forecast For Montara And Uncertain Areas
Weather outlook for Montara with Saturday and Sunday showers and thunderstorms likely in the west portion. Cooler conditions expected Sunday with unsettled skies and cooler temperatures throughout the area.
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Montara
Roosevelt urged to heal rifts over platform and two thirds rule
Wary New Dealers look to President Roosevelt to mend divides from a liberal platform dispute and the abolition of the two thirds rule at the national convention. Conservatives fear a constitutional amendment pledge and press for emphasis on home rule during renomination at Franklin Field. Senator Walter George warns changes belong to legislation, not party platform.
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Philadelphia
U.P
Roosevelt
Franklin Field
Walter George
Georgia
Horatio Alger of 3 000 Years Ago Uncovered
The Sunday Montana Standard previews stories on Horatio Alger’s ancient Egypt tale, publicity and scandals, a Montanan safety rail crossing device, and Roosevelt’s acceptance speech for engaging weekend reading.
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Horatio Alger
Senmat
Egypt
Montana Standard
Roosevelt
American Tanker Magnolio in Distress Off Korea
An American tanker identified as the Magnolia was in distress off Moppo Island near southwestern Korea. Radio reports said the ship had gasoline leaks and was likely taking emergency measures.
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Tokyo
Magnolia
Moppo
Korea
Montana Delegation Backs Roosevelt at Democratic Convention
Montana joins western states in Philadelphia to second the Roosevelt nomination. Butte delegation chairman Dr. T. J. B. Shanley hails Roosevelt as humanitarian and fearless leader predicting an overwhelming Montana vote. Senator Wheeler supports liberal platform with caveat on monopolies and price fixing.
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Philadelphia
Montana
Northwestern
Roosevelt
T. J. B. Shanley
Butte
Shanley
Burton K. Wheeler
Senate
Wheeler
Montana Delegates Named to Democratic National Committee
In Philadelphia on June 26 the state delegation selections named Montana O S Warden and Mrs R C Battey to the Democratic National Committee.
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Philadelphia
New Democratic National Committee
Montana
O. S. Warden
R. C. Battey
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John E. Mack
New York
Tom Berry
South Dakota
Akansas
Arkansas
Lehman
New York State
Empire State
HOLT
Mongolia
Japan
Bureau of Safety
Butte, Montana
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