Nebraskan Platform Backer Serves as Demo Convention Chairman
Gilbert M. Hitchcock, editor of the Omaha World-Herald, leads the platform committee at the Democratic national convention. An anti-prohibitionist and Roosevelt supporter, Hitchcock opposed Wilson's League of Nations in the Senate and helped push the league sign flag.
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Omaha World-Herald
Platform Comittee
Hitchcock
Roosevelt
P Dy Wilson
League of Nations
Senate
Rural mail carriers elect officers at Winona meeting
Rural mail carriers substi tutes postmasters and wives met at the Winona Methodist church. Postmasters J. E. Pershing and Albert Heibecker and Clyde Flory spoke. Officers elected were Ralph Feagans president W R Wininger secretary treasurer. Delegates to the Lake Wawasee state convention named Webber and two others.
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Winora
Methodist Church
Ladies Aid
J. E. Pershing
Washington
Albert Heibecker
Ker
Clyde Flory
Broomfield
Ralph Feagans
W.R. Wininger
Cannerburg
Bilge Cerone Ray Jones
Lake Wawasee
Thomas P. Webber
Siaaieielis
Baker attacks two thirds rule in Democratic nomination debate
Cleveland June 25 Newton D Bakett, former secretary of war, declares the Democratic party cannot abrogate the century and two thirds rule for presidential nominations. He calls the rule a safeguard against hasty majorities and says altering it would embarrass the party and its candidates. He urges party members to oppose changing the rule and uphold its tradition.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Newton D. Bakett
Democrataic
Meade
Democratic Party
Baker
Juho Raewe
Democrats Bare New Weapons for Convention Wars
The condition of Wm. Dombi county treasurer worsened today at Davies ray hospital where he has been unconscious since Tuesday noon after a stroke. Dr. Burress reported he was slipping, though he recognized friends and had some tea this morning indicating slight improvement.
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Dombi
Daviess Ray
B. QO. Burress
Camp
Fresh Meadow Golf Tourney Sees Perkins Lead U S Open Field
At Fresh Meadow Country Club June 25 T Philip Perkins former British amateur champion shot 74 in the third round to hold a 219 aggregate and lead. Jose Jurado Argentina ranked with 145 after two rounds but posted 75 to 220. Olin Dutra added 75 for third at 220 as other contenders jockey for position and rain threatens a finish near evening.
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Fresh Meadow
Flushing
N. C
U. P
T. Philip Perkins
Jose Jurado
Argentina
Perkins
Jurado
Olin Dutra
Wilfy Cox
Brooklyn
Cox
Billy Burke
Charley Guest
N. J
Convention Factions Warn of Bitter Fight at Headquarters
Report from June 25 describes angry Democratic factions threatening a repeat of Madison Square Garden chaos as delegates arrive. Roosevelt supporters, led by A Farley, vow no compromise while Smith forces accuse backers of switching rules. Mississippi Senator Hartison attempts a deal amid rising tempers and fear of a wrecked party.
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A. Farley
Roosevelt
Smith
Aeek
Hanson Store Entered Last Night Belief
A suspected break in at the Hanson Furniture Store on N. 7B Fourth was reported last night. Ed Wright observed a light and entry activity. deputies searched the building but the thief escaped via the back, leaving a second floor rear window unlocked. No items were confirmed missing.
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Hanson
Southern Beauty At Convention Photographed for Camera Eye
The Democratic convention in Chicago featured a moment captured on film with Southern Beauty in the spotlight. A camera eye focused on a striking attendee, highlighting fashion and presence amid the political gathering.
Hit Run Driver Kills Hiker Near Princeton
Princeton June 25 authorities seek identity of a hit and run driver after Noah Embree 2, son of Mrs Posey Carter, died on highway 1 Friday afternoon. Witnesses H. E. Talley and William White found the boy with head on pavement and initially thought he was asleep. Simon Woods of Sinclair Refining Co said no boy hailed him for a ride. Police believe the child hailed a car and was knocked down.
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Princeton
Noah Embree
Posey Carter
Here
Highway 1
H. E., Talley
Columns
William White
St.uis
Simon Woods
Inclair Refining Company
Non union coal mines to operate on old pay in Indiana
Terre Haute Ind June 25 delegates to District No 11 United Mine Workers rejected a proposed 4 wage scale. The two day Indiana miners convention ended with ratification to keep strip miners at the old 6.10 dollar per day base. The plan had been urged by operators and supported by the miners committee but the vote blocks the new scale and could push operators to negotiate independently.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Aeeee
America
India
Pew
Ap Gve
Miners’ Ale Committee
Cartwright
Indiana Coaliation
United Line Workers
Abe Wates
Pretty Nurse in Court Drama over Heartbalm Suit
In Los Angeles on June 25 Myrtle Hazel Jean St Pierre cried and collapsed as David L Hutton's favor in a heartbalm suit against Aimee Semple McPherson was spotlighted. The nurse testified she was framed and denied intimatel connections with Pete Hill and Dave. Spectators fainted and Judge Lester Roth halted proceedings for a recess.
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Los Angeles
Myrtle Hazel Jean St. Pierre
David L. Hutton
Bt. Pierre
Aimee Semple McPherson
Hutton
Aimee
Semple McPherson
Mrs. St. Pierre
Ong
Pete Hill
Hill
Mark Jones
Dave
Ned Dave
Modern Alchemy Claim by German Scientist H von
A German scientist identified as H von claims to achieve metallic transformations by leveraging variable elemental influences. He asserts his methods can turn base metals into valuable alloys and hints at reproducible experiments, though details and peer verification remain undisclosed.
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H. von
Loogootee Merchants Meet Cannelburg Collegians
The Loogootee Merchants host the Cannelburg Collegians on Sunday at 2 30 at Loogootee baseball diamond. Both teams are closely matched and a real battle is expected with decent attendance.
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Loogootee Merchants
Cannelburg Collegians
Loogootee
Senate wrangles delay unemployment relief bill passage
Washington battles over the $2.3 billion unemployment relief plan as Congress and President Hoover clash over funding and policy. Senator Wagner leads Democrats in pressing action while conferees work to align House and Senate versions amid looming deadlines and the party’s national convention.
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Washington
Robert
Wagner
New ‘York
Hoday
Aio
Hoover
Senate
Benat
Houge
Jepsi
Jworks
Hoovey
Unemia
Wener
Dem
Aikmans Rhed Last Night After Indiana Police Visit
Mr and Mrs George Aikman were involved in an incident last night following a visit in Indiana with police. Details are sparse in the readable text.
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Mrs. George
Indiene
Ffen
Uncle Sam to Fight the Gas Bootlegger
Indianapolis June 25 UP Uncle Sam will curb Indiana gas bootlegging under a double barreled provision of the new revenue act. Federal and state cooperation, with oil interest support, aims to trap night riders and 2000 gallon illicit fuel shipments before reaching retailers. Federal tax enforcement, state gas tax collections, and dealer associations will target supply sources and boost penalties and penalties.
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Mark H. Knight
Indianapolis
Sam
Indiana
Petroleum
Calumet
al Capone
Gaso
Illinois
E. E. Neal
Internal Revenue
Floyd Williamson
Blackmail conviction reversed in Indiana Supreme Court
Indianapolis June 25 John J McNamara brother linked to the Los Angeles Times bombing had a blackmail conviction overturned by the Indiana Supreme Court. McNamara was sentenced in a 1923 labor dispute over the construction of the Indianapolis Elks Club. Also reversed today was the conviction of F G Sprague from Allen Circuit Court, on a docket since October 31 1924.
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Indianapolis
John J. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Indiana Supreme Court
McNamara
Thendianapolis Elks Club
Supee Ge
F. G. Sprague
Ablen
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