Roosevelt Forces Win First Test at Democratic Convention
At Chicago Stadium on June 28 the Roosevelt faction won a tight first test, seating Huey Long’s Louisiana delegation and moving toward backing Walsh of Montana for permanent chairman amid heated floor battles over credentials and party rules. Further votes showed long contest lines and renewed pleas for unity alongside a repeal plank.
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Mississippi
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Alabama
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National Party
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Nebraska
Roosevelt Backer Walsh Favored For Democratic Chair
June 28 reports from Chicago and the convention floor show Roosevelt ally Walsh leading in state delegations for permanent chair as Shouse trails. Alabama Utah Michigan pledged for Walsh while Kansas and Connecticut split, Missouri caucus backs Walsh 18 to 14 amid tense rules-room drama.
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Missouri
T. J. Walsh
Montana
James A. Reed
Jouett Shouse
Anna Nolan Christian
Reed
Two-Thirds Rule Adopted by Committee
Roosevelt supporters push to abrogate the two-thirds nominating rule as the rules committee in Chicago approves changes. The panel backs a platform first, limits speeches, and signals a possible abolition for future conventions with a minority pushing to keep the old rule.
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Ohio
Insurgent clash leaves five dead in Nicaragua near San Juan
Lieutenant Virgil Hays of the Nicaragua National Guard said his patrol killed five insurgents and captured ammunition in a near San Juan engagement yesterday. He sustained a minor machete wound to the knee.
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Former Atlanta Cop Killed by Speeding Car
Atlanta officers report J. M. B. Goode a former policeman was killed when a speeding car struck him and fled. Witnesses described the hit run as the auto a two boy speedster veered to miss another vehicle and did not stop.
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Veterans leadership changes as rain worsens hunger crisis
Thomas Kelly of Camden hands over command to George Kleinholz of Portland as the Bonus Army endures a food shortage amid heavy rain. Police withdraw from financial administration, Red Cross provides about 9000 pounds of flour, and a local bakery offers 500 daily loaves to aid the veterans.
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Camden
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Portland
Ore
George Kleinholz
Veterans Financial Administration
Maryland
Red Cross
Fard Board
Rival Candidate May Be Lifted From The Buck
Chicago June 28 In a day of intensified Roosevelt opposition talk turned to alliances that might lift a rival candidate from obscurity. Debates centered on combining Tam culinary New Jersey and Alfred E Smith states behind Governor Ritchie of Maryland while Tammany's John F Curry weighs shifting from neutrality. If Roosevelt falters Smith delegates could rally to Newton D Baker who has opposed majority rule but otherwise stayed out of the convention fray.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tammany
New Jersey
Alfred E. Smith
Ritchie
Maryland
John F. Curry
Roosevelt
Smith
Newton D. ‘Baker
Business leader killed in elevator accident in Atlanta
George W. Walker 58 president of Bonded Service Warehouse in Atlanta was killed when trapped in an elevator at his company’s warehouse. Detectives say he fainted after the lift began and was dragged to the third floor. Witness B P Hopson, a company salesman, noted Walker had left him on the first floor to fetch samples and had recently suffered dizziness.
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George W. Walker
Walker
B. P. Hopson
Hopson
Lindbergh Testifies Curtis Hindered Lindbergh Case
Col Charles A Lindbergh recounts journeys with John Hughes Curtis and says Curtis claimed a Lindbergh household member aided the kidnapping. He affirms faith in his servants Dr John F Condon and notes police knew ransom plans but could not surround payment.
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The Fox Held in Means Kidnapping Conspiracy Case
Norman Whitaker known as The Fox was held as a fugitive in New York for conspiracy and grand larceny tied to the Lindbergh baby case. He faces removal to Washington with bail set at 100000, admits no direct Florida involvement and requests a lawyer.
The Fox Whitaker Arrest Tends to Prove Conspiracy Link
Norman Whitaker known as The Fox is held at police headquarters for fugitive from justice charges from Washington DC. He was picked up in Brooklyn last night and alleged by police to be Gaston B Means’s confederate in the Lindbergh baby hoax.
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Gaston B. Means
Evalyn Walsh McLean
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Thomas H. Lewey
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First Hiley Belle peaches ship from Forsyth to New York
The first car of Hiley Belle peaches from Forsyth territory left Forsyth for New York today signaling the early harvest of this year.
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New York
Conferees Agree on 300 Million Emergency Relief Fund
Washington June 28 Conferees on the unemployment relief bill approve a 300 million emergency fund to be partly administered by the president. The plan allocates 200 million to states by population and 100 million at the president's discretion, with the remaining issues to be resolved in further talks.
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Senate
Hoover
Reconstruction Corporation
Norbeck
Charles Brady Found Dead in Atlanta Home
Charles P. Brady a 48 year old shoe department manager at Muse's clothing in Atlanta was found dead at his home after an explosion in his bedroom. A rifle lay beside him and police believe he fired the weapon with his toe. Brady had mourned a son who drowned in a local pool two years prior.
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Brady
Hausner Returns to Newark After Ocean Rescue
Stanislau Felix Hausner arrived in Newark by transport plane to a large welcome, after a failed non stop attempt from New York to Warsaw ended with his ship abandoned at sea. He had been rescued after drifting eight days and was greeted by his wife and Rev. Paul Knappek. He thanked the welcome committee and said he would try the flight again if another plane were available.
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Hoover
Paul Knappek
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Old Newspaperman Frank Standworth King Dies
Norfolk veteran Frank Standworth King died at his home at age near three decades in the trade. Writing as Frank King he contributed to humor magazines and many papers including Norfolk Virginian Pilot Jacksonville Times Union Knoxville Sentinel and Washington Post.
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Frank Standworth King
Frank King
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
Jacksonville Times-Union
Knoxville Sentinel
Washington Post
Bids Sought for Four Georgia Bridges by State Board
Atlanta plans call for four bridge contracts on state routes across Dawson, Clinch and Macon counties. Bridges span the Etowah River, Suwanee River, Central of Georgia Railway and Brown s Mill Creek with work starting within ten days of award and 70 to 100 working days for completion.
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Dawson County
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Central of Georgia Railway
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Fruit crop outlook in Territory shows good quality but short supply
Growers report fruit in the territory is good in quality though the crop is short. Shipped by Ken T. Banks under express handling, the market notes limited volume despite favorable fruit health.
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Ken T. Banks
Weather forecast for multiple states with scattered showers
Georgia shows partly cloudy skies with possible thundershowers in the north tonight and Wednesday. South Carolina remains partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday. Florida expects partly cloudy conditions with possible showers in the far south and thundershowers in the north and central areas by Wednesday. Alabama stays partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with likely thundershowers in the north and warm temperatures. Extreme Northwest Florida reports partly cloudy conditions with chances of showers in the east.
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