Democratic Platform Draft Delays Constitutional Amendment Plank
Philadelphia dispatch reports the Democratic drafting subcommittee completed a platform outline lacking a constitutional amendment proposal but discussing the issue. President Roosevelt was consulted during an all night session as the committee aimed to finalize phrasing and present the platform to the convention tonight.
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Philadelphia
Democratic Resolutions Committee
Walsh
Democratic Platfoom Bs
Roosevelt
Full Resolutions Committee
Robert F. Wagner
New York
James A. Farley
National Committee
Many acts of courtesy brighten city streets and trials
MA Winchester notes pedestrians deserve right of way at intersections as Brooklyn judge fines a motorist for mud splashing. He recalls a driver who stops for a child in rain and urges more courteous driving to inspire others toward safer, kinder behavior.
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Brooklyn
Loudoun Street
Clarke County Centennial selects Miss Agnes Page Mitchell queen
Miss Agnes Page Mitchell of Boyce Clarke county chosen as queen of Clarke County Centennial Celebration to be held July 8 to 11 at Berryville. She is descended from the Burwell and Page families and will be crowned July 8 with a 500-person pageant following depicting the county’s 100-year growth.
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Agnes Mitchell
Clarke County
Star
Berryville
Agnes Page Mitchell
Boyce
Virginia
Burwell
Pages
Mitchell
Susan Page Mitchell
R. G. Mitchell
the Glen
Saratoga
Daniel
Glass
Berryville Horse Show
United States
Carter Glass
Apple Growers Meet to Discuss Advertising Campaign
An important meeting of apple growers is set for Saturday at 2 30 PM in the County Court House Winchester to discuss the Appalachian Apples Inc advertising program covering Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia and Virginia. Attendees include Dr A H Teske Extension Horticulturist Carroll Miller secretary Appalachian Apples Inc H Clay deGrange Virginia director and other industry members.
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Winchester
Applachian Apples, Inc
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
W. S S. Campfield
Virginia State Horticultural Society
A. H. Teske
Carroll Miller
Applachian Apples Inc
H. Clay deGrange
Shenandoah-Cumberland
Shenandoah National Park stamp asked but not issued
President Roosevelt told Governor Peery the Post Office Department cannot issue a Shenandoah National Park commemorative stamp this year as the stamp program is fully booked with the Arkansas stamp, Oregon territory issue, and an army navy series. He expressed hope for consideration at a more opportune time.
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Richmond
Roosevelt
Peery
Post Office Department
Shenandoah National Park
Arkansas
Oregon Territory
Army and Navy
Moon Disappearance Prompts Life Insurance Legal Battle
In Richmond a federal court case opens over whether Edward H. Moon, a Richmond broker who vanished from the steamer Jefferson in 1922, died or lives. His widow Katherine Scales Elliman seeks about 13800 on a war risk policy. government challenges Moon’s death proof after 14 years.
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Richmond
Edward H. Moon
Katherine Scales Elliman
New York
United States District Court
Robert Pollard
Moon
Isted Boothe
Russell T. Bradford
Douglas Ohana Ied
Lynchburg
William Coan
Washington and Lee University
Jefferson
Coan
French Government Offers Olive Branch to Peace Talks
Paris reports the popular front administration agrees to halt further occupation of factories by striking workers in a move toward industrial and political peace. The government seeks to curb escalation while maintaining labor relations and national stability.
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Paris
Popular Front
Business Men Study Plan To Attract Trade
Local business leaders meet to discuss a plan aimed at increasing trade. They review strategies for attracting customers, improving sales, and fostering regional economic growth through coordinated efforts.
Virginia seeks 50 thousand more for tourism and industry drive
In Richmond Virginia sixty businessmen and leaders backed a proposal by the State Chamber of Commerce to double the tourism and new industry budget. The plan allocates 10000 for Washington tour administration 2500 for tourist information and 2500 for miscellaneous costs with speakers including J G Holtzclaw and E Lee Trinkle urging action to beat competition from other states.
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Richmond
Virginia
State Chamber of Commerce
John M. Miller
Day Johns
Col
Leroy Hodges
State Chamber
Johns
Col. Hodges
Old Dominion
Miller
Istana
Washington Tour Industrial Bureau
Ieee Tree View Amvietere
J. G. Holtzclaw
Virginia Electric and Power Company
J. Scott Parrish
Richmond Foundry and Manufacturing Company
E. Lee Trinkle
Homer L. Ferguson
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
W. J. Harahan
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Confessions Linked in 1934 Battlefield Park Murder Case
In Richmond two more alleged confessions were entered as evidence against Earl Connor Williams, charged in the Battlefield Park murder of Miss Fannie Kurz of Fredericksburg in 1934. In Peiping US Ambassador Johnson protested rough treatment of American citizens during a military display to the Japanese embassy.
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Richmond
Earl Connor Williams
Battlefield Park
Fannie Kurz
Fredericksburg
Peiping
Nelson T. Johnson
United States
China
Star Restaurant Receives Beer Off Sale License
The Star Restaurant has obtained an off sale beer license and invites patrons to visit. License approved June 25 with 1p 21 noted in the filing.
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STAR
Treasury plans $1.12 million public buildings for Virginia
The Treasury Department announced a 1,123,000 dollar construction program for Virginia public buildings as part of this year’s federal plan.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Virginia
Virginia railroad taxes rise for 1936 assessments
The State Corporation Commission announced railroad assessments will yield 2,590,116 in taxes this year, about 55,000 more than last October for 1935. The figures reflect state revenue from railroad properties and operations in Richmond.
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Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Virginia Lions report a gain in members for year
Representatives of Lions Club from Virginia gathered for the thirteenth annual convention. W. W. Averett Jr. reported four new clubs formed and total state membership rising from 1,359 to 1,627, a net gain of 268. Delegates noted healthy zone reports and received a telegram from Senator Byrd, who was honored as an honorary member of the Twenty-fourth district. Winchester Lions won the prize for best attendance in Class A clubs.
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Lions Club
Virginia
W. W. Averett, Jr
Lynchburg
Pe Ae
John A. Farr
Roanoke
W. C. Fitzpatrick
Farmville
E. C. Ellis
Petersburg
Frank 8. Driver
Weyers Cave
John Marshall
Newport News
Harry F. Byrd
Lions
Twenty-fourth District
Lions International
Byrd
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Winchester
W. Boozer
Sea
FE. G. Gill
Vinton
R. B. Torbett
Bristol
Ben A. Ruffin
International
Richmond
Edwin R. Kingsley
Parkersburg
W. Va
Winchester Lions
Averett
Kingsley
First International
Providence
R. I
Bonus Money Spreads Across City and County
Bonus checks arrive and various citizens rush to spend. Veterans buy car parts and tires, plan vacations, and pay debts while merchants and dealers anticipate a broader share of the bonus funds. A Clarke County visitor reports wives buying dresses as funds circulate rapidly.
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Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Clarke County
Haas Edges Barclay In Tight Intercollegiate Tie
Fred Haas Jr of Louisiana led Bill Barclay of Michigan by one hole at midday in the 36 hole quarter final of the national inter collegiate golf tournament.
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Chicago
Fred Haas, Jr
Louisiana State
Bill Barclay
Michigan
Iron guard attack on Socialist HQ sparks clashes in Bucharest
In Bucharest on June 25, iron guard students disrupted Socialist headquarters, clashed with watchmen, shattered windows, and fired numerous shots during the riots.
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Burcharest
Iron Guard
Rotary Club hears Br itisher attache at Winchester
Rotarian J Pinckney presided at the Winchester Country Club meeting. Arthur spoke on the Rotary International Atlantic City convention he attended earlier in the week. Incoming president Frank Armstrong Jr plans a fuller report after the convention. Peyton Marshall announced next week’s speaker Rotarian Percy H W Almy of Torquay England, a solicitor born in New Haven Sussex.
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J. Pinckney
Arthur
Rotary Club
Winchester Country Club
Atlantic City
N. J
Rotary International
Frank Armstrong, Jr
Army
Peyton Marshall
Percy H. W. Almy
Torquay
England
New Haven
Sussex
Rouss Firemen Call for Convention Uniforms
Members intending to attend the Maryland State Firemen's Convention in Hagerstown are asked to call at Rouss Hall to pick up uniforms on Wednesday or Thursday evening from 7 to 9. Uniform Committee. Palace restaurant advert promotes air conditioned seating.
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Rouss
Maryland
Hagerstown
Rouss Hall
Wedding Rings and Ensembl es New Styles From Oldest Manufacturers
F R Crane Jeweler announces a new lot of wedding rings and ensembles from the oldest and most reliable manufacturers. Rings and ensembles feature the latest styles now available at Crane's jewelry shop.
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New Eee Wie
R. Crane
Wanted to find homes for Maltese kitten and Spitz mix dog
Classified notice seeks owners or good homes for a female Maltese kitten and a female young white dog part Spitz. Contact phone numbers 41 J and 629 1. Date 6 24. Ipstf.
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Spitz
Rubber coat missing after early fire at Judge Weems home
The Star reports a black rubber coat used by a fireman at the Saturday morning blaze that destroyed Judge Don ald L. Weems home. The coat was left at the scene, picked up by an unknown person, and not returned. Captain Richard Brown asks the finder to bring it to the Sarah Zane engine house for inspection of all equipment.
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Donald L. Weems
Sarah Zane
Richard Brown
Administration Forces Backed By Roosevelt Claim Dark Horse Candidacy
The Roosevelt backed administration argues that the new requirement spawns unexpected candidates seen as dark horses. The piece notes political maneuvering as reform measures gain traction and critics warn of unintended consequences shaping the field.
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Administration
Roosevelt
Requirement
Convention Votes Tonight On Reports
Convention hall Philadelphia June 25 A Democratic National Convention report leans toward nominating Roosevelt and Garner while suspending the two thirds rule by compromise, with platform talks to be presented tonight. Subcommittee rejects constitutional am endment to strengthen federal powers as the rules committee favors reapportionment for future conventions.
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Hall
Philadelphia
New Deal
Roosevelt
Garner
App
Uriet
Ren Ae
Ti Lees
Supreme Court
Democrats Vote to End Two-Thirds Nomination Rule
Philadelphia June 25 The Democratic convention rules committee unanimously backs a plan to apportion delegates by state and territory Democratic strength. subcommittee led by Senator Bennett of Missouri approves directing the national committee to draft a new plan. Full committee expected to approve and report to the convention. Southern delegates had urged greater delegate strength if the two-thirds rule is dropped.
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Philadelphia
Democratic — Conven
Bennett Sinc
Missouri
Democratic Convention Philadelphia Program June 25
The Democratic Convention in Philadelphia schedules 11 30 A M rules committee on nominating rule two thirds. Noon convention called to order by Senator Joseph T Robinson permanent chairman. 1 P M rules committee reports on two thirds rule. Indefinite hour platform committee acts on platform. 8 P M night session platform report adoption. Friday noon convention called to order to nominate. 12 30 call of states. John E Mack of New York nominates Franklin D Roosevelt. speeches follow. adjournment to day. no night session.
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Philadelphia
Joseph T. Robinson
Platform Committee
John E. Mack
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Virginia Lions
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H. B. Wade
Acon
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