Robinson homecoming greets Democratic Vice Presidential nominee
Joe Robinson returned to Little Rock early today amid cheers, a brass band, and a hot sun. Former Governor T C McRae welcomed him, praising Governor Smith and the Arkansas delegation. Robinson issued a bold campaign speech, thanking supporters and pledging vigor for the national ticket.
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Gree Robinson
Ark
Joe Robinson
Robinson
Smith
Arkansas
T. C. McRae
Prescott
McRae
Captain Courtney Plans to Take Off for Halifax
In Horta Azores on June 30 Captain Frank T. Courtney hoped to depart for Halifax today after a minor metal fragment delay. Mechanic Sergeant Fred Fierce could not duplicate the broken dynamo part and fashioned a brass substitute, delaying the flight even further.
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Frank T. Courtney
New York
Halifax
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Week Ahead Weather Outlook in South Atlantic States
The forecast calls for frequent thundershowers across interior areas and moderate temperatures during the week starting Monday. Strong storms may form inland with humid air mass over the region and unsettled skies.
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South Atlantic States
Three Held in Death of Pelham Citizen
Pelham Georgia June 30 three relatives William and George Elrod and Annie Elrod stepmother were held on murder charges after an inquest into Julian Prod death. The body was found with bullet and stab wounds in his home yard. Conflicting stories emerged about how Elrod died. Poison traces were found in his mouth.
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William
George Elrod
Annie Elrod
Julian Prod
Elrod
Famous Pacifist Wins Citizenship Fight in Court
Madame Rosika Schwimmer, noted pacifist and leader in peace efforts, won her long legal battle for U S citizenship. After a federal judge ruled against her oath, the United States circuit court of appeals reversed, allowing her to become an American. Schwimmer helped organize the Ford Peace Ship and is a renowned lecturer.
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Chicago
Rosika Schwimmer
Schwimmer
Carpenter
Mms
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Detroit
Robinson Sends Congratulations to Governor Smith
Albany June 30 Senator Robinson telegrammed Governor Smith in reply to the Governor's congratulations on his nomination for vice presidency. The message praises their past collaboration and the Governor's service and humanity. It notes the nationwide appreciation for Smith and the sympathy he shows across races and creeds.
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Smith
Albany
N. Y
Democrats Trek Back Home After Conclave
Houston Texas June 30 After the Democratic convention closes the party heads home leaving Al Smith and Joseph Robinson as nominees The note filled gathering marches to songs The Old Gray Mare and Sidewalks of New York The convention ends with Bowers advising Robinson and Pittman delivering nomination tidings
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
al” Smith
Joe” Nppinson
New
York
New York
Claude G. Bowers
Robinson
Smith
Key Pittman
Nevada
Senator Pittman
Dry forces call Asheville meeting to oppose Smith
Democratic delegates returning from the national convention faced a push from Bishop James Cannon Jr. of the Methodist Episcopal Church South urging immediate organization by the dry faction to defeat the party's presidential nominee Governor Smith of New York. The appeal targeted Southern Democrats.
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New York
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Nator Giase
Virginia
Cole Blease
South Carolina
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Nevada
Hoto
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Blease
O'Donnell Survives Chicago Gang Attempt On Vehicle
Four gunmen opened fire on Eddie Spike O'Donnell in a West 63rd Street ambush after Big Tim Murphy was killed. The shots missed as O'Donnell dropped to the ground and sought shelter behind a car, protected by his concealed bodyguard.
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Eddie
Spike) O’donnell
Spike O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Big Tim
Murphy
O‘donnell
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O’donnell
Nesle in Savannah to Receive Sentence
Nesle in Savannah arrives for sentencing likely Monday on bribery charge tied to a two year old rum running case. He previously escaped to dodge sentence and was arrested in Miami after returning from Nassau where he served a year for receiving stolen goods.
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Nesle
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Constructive statesmanship to guide Smith bid for presidency
Albany dispatch reports Governor Smith frames his presidential campaign around constructive statesmanship. He plans to speak plainly to the nation, not attack opponents, outlining how he would improve the country if elected. He will meet national committee members in New York City soon and hopes for a brief vacation before active campaigning.
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Albany
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New York City
Chief Milton Withdraws From Sheriff Campaign
Tilness has caused another withdrawal from the race for sheriff of Thomas county. Chief Milton, ill with a severe throat disease, told a Times Enterprise reporter he would retire after doctors urged rest for fifteen days. Primary is mid July, preventing any meaningful campaign. He thanks friends for support and says discretion is the better part of valor as formalities proceed.
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Thomas County
Milton
Times-Enterprise
Prohibition Party Calls Chicago Convention Next Month
Des Moines June 30 the Prohibition Party issues a call for its national convention in Chicago July 10 and 11 to form a common ticket with drys farmers and laborers for the November election. Dr D Leigh Colvin national chairman criticizes both major parties liquor stands and hints at a labor plank. Gilford Pinchot is noted as a leading potential presidential candidate.
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Des Moines
Chicago
John B. Hammond
Dty
Hammond
Iowa
D. Leigh Colvin
Man o War Colt Wins Rich Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct
Genle Gif ford Cochrane's Man O War Colt clinched the Rich Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct heading Sun Beau to the wire in a mile and a half feature worth 20000 dollars. Ironsides finished third as the final time stood at 2 minutes 31.35 seconds.
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Genle
Gifford Cochrane
Rich Dwyer
Sun Beau
Aqueduct
Ironsides
Democrats Get Little Publicity From French Papers
Paris reports say Governor Alfred J. Smith and Senator Joseph T. Robinson faced limited coverage as Democratic nominees. French editors note late nomination timing and focus on Premier Poincare, with modest interest in Smith and Hoover's stronger notoriety. London papers echoed cautious optimism about Smith and Hoover.
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Alfred 5. Smith
Joseph T. Robinson
Smith
Poincare
Herbert Hoover
Governor Alfred E. Smith Praised by Berlin Papers
Berlin newspapers across the spectrum praised Governor Alfred E. Smith as the Democratic nominee. The Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung called him the ablest New York governor since Grover Cleveland and Charles Evans Hughes, while the Socialist Vorwaerts hailed Smiths humble origins as a strength and a sign of American freedom from snobbery.
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Berlin
Alfred E. Smith
Deuthsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Smith
New York State
Grover Gleveland
Charles Evans Hughes
Vorwaerts
America
Chief to Formally Withdraw From Post
The chief will announce his withdrawal in a formal statement though he could not prepare it today. He asked reporters to make these facts public.
Governor Smith Receives Copenhagen Congratulatory Call
Albany June 30. Among hundreds of congratulatory messages to Governor Smith on his nomination was a telephone call from Copenhagen Denmark placed by Bruce to convey cheers.
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N. Y
Smith
Copenhagen
Denmark
Bruce
Death Toll Rises After Tennessee Tornadoes and Dam Burst
Nashville reports several fatalities as floods and tornadoes sweep middle Tennessee. Cookeville dam failure unleashed a torrent along the Falling Water and Caney Fork rivers. Putnam County residents and others are confirmed dead, with property damage in the millions.
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Cookeville
Burgess Falls
Caney Fork
Fate
Pearlville
Chestnut
Cameron
Hutchins
Fancher’s Mill
Cumberland Mountains
Collins River
Carlton
Putnam County
Lee Loock
Martins Creek
Solon Busell
Lambs Club member reports midnight sun call to governor
Kramer of the Lambs Club telephoned the governor from the executive mansion late at night. He opened by saying he was calling from the land of the midnight sun at three oclock in the morning with the sun shining brightly.
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the Lambs Club
Executive Mansion
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