Republican Convention Opens with Burton Hailing Coolidge
Theodore F. Burton of Ohio, temporary chairman, urged rally behind President Calvin Coolidge, declaring broad public confidence in his leadership. He pressed for party unity on world court, immigration, tax reform, and a firm stand against Congress, praising Harding era achievements and calling for fiscal restraint and tax reduction while defending the Federal Reserve and conservation.
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Fight Over Wet Plank in G. O. P. Platform Drafted
A group of prohibition advocates met at the Y M C A in Cleveland to draft a dry plank for the Republican platform opposing a light wine and beer provision. Represented by Clinton N. Howard and Canon Chase the effort seeks adoption in the GOP and a similar push to the Democratic convention in New York City. The draft urges prohibition be enforced by a department independent of party politics under the president and criticizes current enforcement methods as corrupt.
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National Reform Association
Charles Scanlon
Moral Welfare Board
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Presbyterian Church
Robert Watson
Word Prohibition Federation
Canon Chase
New York Civic League
New York City
Des Moines Nominates Gribben as Iowa Farm Bureau Leader
Ray L. Gribben a Dallas county farmer was named yesterday as secretary treasurer of the Iowa Farm Bureau federation to succeed C W Hant who resigned to join the federal trade commission. He previously served on the federation board and takes up his duties today. Hant plans to move to Washington later this week to assume FTC duties.
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Dallas County
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
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Federal Trade Commission
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Seventh
Hunt
Washington
Trade Commission
Dundee Loses to Mandell in Ten Round Bout
Johnny Dundee of New York, world lightweight and featherweight champion, was defeated by Sammy Mandell of Rockford in ten rounds at East Chicago. Officials note Mandell fought under the junior lightweight limit. the world title was not at stake.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Johnny Dundee
New York
Sammy Mandell
Rockford
East Chicago
Mandell
Young Chicago duo set for kidnapping trial first
Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb admit kidnapping and slaying Robert Franks. Prosecution pushes immediate trial for kidnapping to gauge insanity defenses and avoid delays. Not guilty pleas will be entered. faculty subpoenas issued to test mental condition claims. Chauffeur Ulving identifies Loeb as driver, resolving a key confsion in who drove the car.
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Nathan Leopold, Jr
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Robert Franks
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Powell Links Midwest Influence to Cleveland Convention
W H Powell of the Ottumwa Courier and AP Editorial Association of Iowa says beneath the public froth at the Cleveland convention lies strong Midwest influence. He argues the platform and VP pick must appeal to the corn and wheat belt.
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Ottumwa (Iowa
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Middle-West
Suggests a Woman as Vice Presidential Candidate
At a Cleveland dinner of the women's party, Mrs Genevieve Allen of San Francisco proposed offering a woman as a vice presidential candidate. The idea drew cheers from hundreds of women and prompted further discussion with California delegates. Men leaders suggested the era of a female VP candidate might not be far off.
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Coolidge pushes to pay bonus as funds are delayed
President Coolidge signals immediate operation of the adjusted compensation act despite Congress inaction. Officials warn a deficit may be created to fund urgent administrative features and bridge the gap until December. War Department disruptions halt clerks and forms prep for 5 million veterans pending funding.
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Borah Refuses VP Candidacy Favors Kenyon for Ticket
Senator Borah of Idaho told Cleveland he will withdraw his name if nominated as vice president at the Republican convention. He urged former Senator William S Kenyon of Iowa for the nomination and was said to have been recommended by President Coolidge.
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Japan Officials Condemn Rowdyism in Editorial Response
Tokyo officials, quoting the Imperial Hotel disturbance as unprompted by the government, denounce acts of recklessness while urging patriotic conduct. Separate statements link anti American agitation to motives of supporters hoping to curb foreign competition following the U S immigration act.
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Missionary killed as bandits threaten others in China
In Kwangse province Chinese brigands killed an American missionary and endangered several more, as reported by Rev R A Jaffray who was freed. The cablegram confirms the death of Rev Joseph Cunningham of Salem Virginia. President Coolidge said no extra congressional session was needed after the Senate failed to pass the deficiency appropriation bill.
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New York
Kwangse
China
Christian and Missionary Alliance
R. A. Jaffray
Joseph Cunningham
Salem
Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Senate
Cleveland Oratory Wasted on Coolidge Main Theme
Washington report notes President Coolidge at his desk as the Cleveland Republican convention opens with heavy speeches. He met his cabinet in a routine semi weekly gathering and may use the White House radio during luncheon, though no definite listening plan was announced.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Coolidge
Cleveland
French President Millerand Signals Resignation
Paris June 10 President Millerand decided to resign as crisis tests the Franco-German coalition government. The Chamber of Deputies defeated the temporary ministry by 329 to 214 to avoid talks with a cabinet not aligned with popular sentiment. Edouard Herriot led the majority to push for a prompt vote after Millerand's communicated message.
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Radical Socialist Coalition
Republican National Convention opens in Cleveland
The Republican National Convention in Cleveland adjourned to 1:30 tomorrow after Theodore E. Burton, temporary chairman, delivered the keynote. Delegates begin hearings on the platform and credentials committee will settle contest rulings as the event proceeds.
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Noted Writer Peter C. MacFarlane Ends His Life in San Francisco
Peter Clark MacFarlane a renowned author playwright lecturer former minister and actor died by self-inflicted gunshot near a San Francisco morque after detailing a long illness and mental torment. Only one witness saw him fire the shot in the Alley Park area close to Stevenson monument. He left letters to close friends describing spiritual agony and breakdown.
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San Francisco
Calif
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San Francisco Morgue
Rufus L. Rigdon
Syron MacDonald
Samuel Alden
Alden
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San Francisco Examiner
Convention Opens as Lowden Boom Gains Steam
The Republican National Convention opens with interest centered on the vice presidential race and the revived Lowden campaign. Delegates and hopeful spectators fill the hall ahead of speeches by Theodore E. Burton and a rapid agenda to set up platform and rules. The platform committee aims to finalize principles by tomorrow while Dawes Hoover and Burton rise as notable contenders with a Bur ton candidacy seen as gaining after Thursday's address.
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Ohio
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Republican National Committee
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Hoover
Marion Leroy Burton
Michigan
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