Tammany Tiger Sits On Fence In Roosevelt Field
Chicago dispatch reports Tammany Hall delays in New York state presidential caucus. John F. Curry, leader of the organization with more than 50 convention votes, postpones a formal vote as private talks hint Roosevelt may be nominated soon. Some urge a first ballot for Alfred E. Smith before shifting to Roosevelt if strength grows.
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Tammany Tiger
Chicago
Roosevelt Camp
John F. Curry
New York City
Democratic Organization
New York State
Curry
Sphinx
New York
Tammany
Roosevelt
Indiana
New Yorker Victorious in Floor Battles at Democratic Meet
Roosevelt forces triumph in six hour convention session. Walsh of Montana wins chairmanship 626 to 528 as delegation fights settle. Louisiana Huey Long and Minnesota Holdale contests also resolve with Roosevelt bloc ahead. Farley calls result weakest vote and Walsh recalls Madison Square Garden past.
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Huey Long
Louisiana
Einar Holdale
New York
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Walsh
Montana
Madison Square Garden
Jouett Shouse
John W. Davis
Shouse
Walsh Presses Plank For Immediate Prohibition Repeal
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts leads a drive in the Democratic committee for an immediate repeal of the 18th amendment and quick Volstead Act changes. Roosevelt allies push a repeal submission with varied language amid a three hour stalemate and planned tomorrow vote. The convention faces renewed debate as McAdoo and Glass proposals hint at a new plank.
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Wets
Walsh
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Rooseveltians
William G. McAdoo
California
Senator Glass
Virginia
Nicaragua Peace Meet Arranged
A peace conference between General Augusto Sandino and Nicaragua's political leaders has been arranged for the near future. The plan emerged after General Manuel Balladares spoke with American officials following a Sandino conference, signaling a potential shift in the insurgent conflict.
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Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Augusto Sandino
Manuel Balladares
Nicaragua
Sandino
Mysterious Man Held in Czechoslovakia in Lindbergh Case
An unidentified man claiming American citizenship surrendered to police in Waag Neustadt Czechoslovakia alleging he is one of seven kidnappers and murderers of the Lindbergh baby. He said the group traveled to London and Paris seeking passage to the Soviet Union after obtaining funds from Andrich, then lost two companions en route.
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Waag-Neustadts
Czechoslovakia
Lindbergh
United States
London
Andrich
Paris
Soviet Russia
Coinage of silver urged at labor federation meet
The 35th annual Montana State Federation of Labor opened with a resolution urging Congress to order coinage of twenty five million silver dollars and the same number of half dollars to restore the silver market. James D. Graham, state president, presented the annual report. About 125 delegates from across Montana attended at the Finlen hotel.
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Labor Federation
United States Congress
James D. Graham
Nual
Montana State Federation of Labor
Montana
Finlen Hotel
Winter Garden
Finlen
Meaderville
Butte Electric Railway
Economy bills move to White House after Senate action
Congress completed action on the national economy bill saving 150 million to 175 million dollars and sent it to the White House. Senate approved the conference report 35 to 11 despite opposition over retirement and spousal dismissal rules. Also agreed on unemployment relief and adjusted treasury post office and navy supply measures.
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Washington
Senate
House
White House
la Follette
Republican
Wisconsin
Hoover
Navy Department
Woman Seeks Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination
Chicago June 28. Mrs Nellie T Bush a Arizona representative was chosen to present the name of Isabella Greenway Arizona national committeewoman for Democratic vice presidential nominee.
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Chicago
Nellie T. Bush
Arizona House of Representatives
Isabella Greenway
Arizona
Montana Delegates Jubilant Over Walsh Victory at Convention
Montana delegates celebrate Thomas J Walsh as permanent chairman after a tight ballot at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. They vote as a unit on Walsh and on roiling issues like the two thirds rule and the St Lawrence waterway plank.
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Chicago
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Roosevelt
T. J. B. Shanley
Walsh
Wheeler
Resolutions Committee
St. Lawrence Waterway
Kenneth Romney
Miles Romney
Western News
Hamilton
House of Representatives
Wilson
J. Bruce Kremer
Kremer
Montana Governor Urges Farm Relief at Democratic Convention
Governor Erickson telegrammed Montana’s Democratic delegation urging actions to aid farmers and silver rehabilitation. He favors plans like allotment or equalization fees to lift wheat prices by about 20 cents a bushel, boosting Montana farm revenue by roughly 12 million dollars this year. He also calls for a currency including silver and a world-wide conference.
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Helena
Erickson
Montana
Chicago
Democratic Party
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Butte Youth Upsets Auto Getting Rid of Dako Hitch-Hiker
A 16 year old Butte boy, Richard Thomson, son of Dr. Francis A. Thomson, was hailed by a hitchhiker near Leadore Idaho. He slowed then sped up to escape a possible holdup. The incident was reported as continued on Page 2.
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Butte
AUTO
Dako
Richard Thomson
Francis A. Thomson
Montana School of Mines
Leadore
Idaho
Shouse Accepts Loss as Democratic Chairman Candidate
Jouett Shouse faced defeat for permanent chairman of the Democratic convention but smiled and thanked supporters. He praised Senator Walsh’s forthcoming fair and satisfactory leadership and conveyed appreciation for the backing he received.
Fear of Deadlock in Democratic Convention Split
Chicago June 24. The second day adjourned at the Democratic National Convention with Alfred E. Smith’s candidacy showing less than 150 votes, blocking potential nomination. Roosevelt bloc holds a rural democracy core, while anti Roose velt sentiment comes mainly from industrial regions.
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William Allen White
Chicago
Walsh
Alfred Emanuel Smith
Smith
Roosevelt
Women Count In All Phages Of Big Convention
Chicago report notes women influencing the stage and committee rooms of the Democratic convention. The big hall’s atmosphere shifts with the organ’s refrains as women participate across factions, including Huey Long supporters and opponents in Louisiana affairs.
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Chicago
Reuben
New York
al Smith
Maryland
Ritchie
Huey Long
Louisiana
Chinese Scout Wins Second Class Rank at Court of Honor
Butte's Chinese Boy Scout troop celebrated a court of honor last evening as Bill Dong, 14, earned second class rank with a khaki uniform. Six other Scouts received rank advances and merit badges during the brief session led by W. J. McMahon.
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Butte
Bill Dong
Dong
W. J. McMahon
Court of Honor Committee
Montana Forecast Calls for Fair Warmer Days
Weather bulletin for Montana predicts Wednesday and Thursday will be fair with continued warm conditions. No precipitation expected as high temperatures stay elevated across the state. Continuous mild winds likely, with clear nights and dry air throughout the period.
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Montana
Roosevelt Camp Sees Uneasy Feelings After Victory
Roosevelt forces claimed the permanent chair man at the Democratic National Convention but at Roosevelt headquarters unease persisted. They recalled Baltimore 1844 when Van Buren faced defeat after a key letter about Texas annexation. The comparison highlighted fragile confidence despite a win.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Baltimore
Martin van Buren
Empire State
van Buren
New York
Hammitt
Shultz Ahead in Florida Voting in Governor Runoff
Jacksonville Florida June 28 UP Dave Shultz Daytona Beach attorney and runner up in the Florida democratic primary led in early returns from the governor runoff. With 292 of 1 238 precincts counted Schultz 29518 Martin 13190 data tabulated by the United Press from half of the counties shows Schultz ahead by a wide margin.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Dave Shultz
Daytona Beach
Florida
John W. Martin
United Press
Schultz
Martin
Democrats Delay Change to Two-Thirds Nomination Rule
Chicago June 28 Roosevelt controlled rules committee abandoned its push to scrap the century old two-thirds rule. The Democratic convention unanimously approved retaining the rule for this year and urged study at the next quadrennial gathering. Roosevelt forces, split, reversed then upheld the platform order to nominate before the ticket, a move also approved.
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Chicago
Roosevelt Controlled
Rules Committee
Roosevelt
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