This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 38 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1932
Page
1
Chicago June 13. A tentative dry plank was discussed by Republican platform builders proposing resubmission of a new amendment with states gaining a limited right of decision. Supports would see a federal dry guarantee against wet neighbors and a restored saloon ban. Hoover forces may or may not accept.
Alpine New Jersey June 13 police denied accusations that Violet Sharpe was harried to death amid Lindbergh baby kidnap inquiries. Police chief says no undue pressure during questioning. MPs may press US representations as Brinkert and Miller alibis shift scrutiny.
Secretary Hurley of the War Department said he will not seek the Republican vice presidential nomination. He cited the wet and dry issues as the main convention concern rather than the vice presidency.
Mrs. Catharine Wheelwright 74 mother of Eamon De Valera president of the Irish Free State died in Rochester New York after living 37 years in her modest home. De Valera was her only son by Vivian De Valera a Spanish sculptor and musician whom she met in New York after emigrating from County Limerick Ireland. After his death and her marriage in 1887 she sent Eamon to relatives in Ireland.
Perth reports renewed hope for Captain Hans Bertram and his companion missing since May 17. Natives gave Father Cubero a bag two handkerchiefs a cigarette case with a German message, and footprints of two men southward about 100 miles northeast of Wyndham.
Fair tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Saturday highs and Sunday lows are listed for Winslow with Monday lows as well.
In Hilo Hawaii on June 13 a Japanese contractor Rikan Kunishi descended into Halemaumau the fire pit of Kilauea and returned with the bodies of Sylvester Nunes 20 and Margaret Enos 17. The descent was made in a tiny cage suspended from a rope and ended after eight hours.
Mrs. Maude J. Kays of Phoenix Arizona was injured when her automobile overturned at Coyote Mountain near Jacumba California. A blown tire caused the crash while she was driving home from a coast visit. Her left forearm suffered injuries and a brother accompanied her for medical attention.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on June 13 searchers dragged Harris pond for the bodies of Leo Gibbons a 28 year old Ed wardsville high school teacher and Lewis Brussock 21 of Kingston who drowned when their boat overturned yesterday during a boating accident chasing the salvage effort to recover remains in the pond.
By Byron Chicago June 13 on the eve of the national convention the swiftly rising whirlpool of Republican dissension over prohibition engulfed the party's chosen representatives. The article describes internal rifts spreading from the general to the rear ranks.
New York June 13 leaders of the Democratic party including Alfred E. Smith and Franklin D. Roosevelt urged unity behind the party's nominee. They appealed to complete the $1.5 million victory fund before the Chicago convention opening June 27. The call described as practical politics.
Paris reports that France and England reached a common viewpoint ahead of the Lausanne conference on war debts and reparations. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and Premier Edouard Herriot held talks to align toward an international solution.
Chicago June 13 The Arizona delegation to the Republican national convention favors outright repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. A private poll by H R Sisk Nogales Herald shows all questioned back repeal with resubmission seen as weak. Francis Crable Prescott named vice chairman at the Sherman hotel while Frank H Hitchcock Tucson Daily Citizen had been chosen chairman.
Stanislaus Felix Hausner, New Jersey movie operator, rests aboard the S. S. Circe after his failed transatlantic flight to Poland. He will reach New Orleans in about two weeks. His red monoplane was abandoned after drifting for a week about 500 miles off Portugal and 42.41.18 N, 20.04 W, as rescue ships could not recover it.
Amelia Earhart Putnam, guest of King Albert and Queen at luncheon, received the Order of Leopold for her solo Atlantic flight. The honor was bestowed in Brussels as part of her Belgian visit.
Early returns in the Newfoundland general election show the opposition leading in four constituencies and having elected one man. The government party leads only in Humber where F. G. Bradley appears likely to be elected.
London reports Neville Chamberlain told Parliament it would not be desirable for Great Britain to return to the gold standard while current conditions persist. The country abandoned the gold standard last December 20 under Philip Snowden, and the pound's value stands around 3.68 dollars.
State Senator Emerson Rich ards called for an investigation into the Lindbergh kidnapping police response citing five major blunders. He alleged detaining Red Johnson Hof pay to ransom by Dr. John F. Condon, Curtis hoax, discovery of the baby's body five miles from the estate, and the waitress's death by self harm.
Washington June 13 A sharp critique from House Democratic leaders follows a White House claim that new revenue and economy bills leave a 150 to 200 million dollar gap to balance the budget. Rep Rainey Illinois says the treasury estimate shows incompetence and that deficit relief would require higher taxes. Rep Crisp Georgia contests this, proposing economies instead of extra taxes. A Ways and Means panel meeting was set to consider an amendment to the tax law.
Washington report notes the weary and impatient Congress again faces confusion as leaders weigh adjournment plans. Business delays, uncertain schedules, and rising pressure to exit Washington without completing key measures amplify tensions on the Hill.
Southern California's bonus army of World War I veterans traveled by night to escape the heat. They began in San Bernardino with about 1500 men and 50 new recruits, aided by local citizens with money food and gasoline. They planned to press on to Phoenix Arizona after arriving in El Centro.
Medford Mass June 13 Mrs Herbert Hoover wife of the president received an honorary degree of master of arts from Tufts College president John A Couzens says she was one of nine persons to receive honorary degrees at the Tufts commencement ceremony.
Berlin June 13 German cabinet plans two emergency decrees one rescinding the ban on the Nazi storm troops and the other introducing new taxes and welfare cuts. The financial decree sets a graduated tax starting at 11.2 percent for all workers cuts unemployment and veteran benefits and ends turnover tax exemptions.
Club women of America heard a vivid portrait of ideal American children here in Seattle. Mrs. Frank E. Humphrey of Reno presented to the General Federation of Women's Clubs the division's report on child welfare. The message urged children with sound physical and moral training from normal homes rather than institutions. A mention followed about a generation “trained insane saving, spending, sharing” and continued on page 81.
Illinois Republicans debate placing Charles G. Dawes in nomination for second spot on the ticket against Charles Curtis. Representative Snell of New York will chair the convention and notes growing but unorganized opposition to Curtis due to his age.
Washington June 13 Charles G Dawes declined any form of candidacy for the Republican vice presidential nomination against Vice President Curtis.
President Hoover signed an act authorizing Secretary Hurley to lend War Department equipment to the American Legion for its fourteenth national convention to be held in September in Portland Oregon.
Secretary Mills submitted a favorable report to the Senate Banking Committee on pending legislation to create a nationwide system of federal home loan banks. He said the treasury believes better organization of home mortgage financing would improve the financial structure by extending credit to member institutions.
Garner shows improvement but remains in bed per his physician. Dr George Calver the house physician advised against returning to work before midweek due to bronchitis concerns.
Santiago reports: Carlos Davila resigns from the Socialist Junta that governs Chile after being seen as too moderate toward Cosach the American controlled Cosach Nitrate Combine threatening a $75 million investment confiscation Davila had served as ambassador to Washington and quit after the Junta ousted President Juan Esteban Montero on June 4
The Senate directed the Commerce Department to prepare a report detailing total national income for the years 1929 1930 and 1931.
The Arizona State Fair Commission met in Phoenix and sent a letter to Governor Hunt asking him to reconsider his recommendation to abolish the state fair this year. They argue it would not be policy or economy to skip the fair, and note forthcoming explanations of conditions influencing the decision.
The House voted 226 to 175 to bring up the $2.4 billion cash bonus for formal consideration amid packed galleries and lines of veterans in Washington. President Hoover promised a veto. Senate action and final passage remain uncertain. Measure faces White House opposition and uncertain Senate fate.
Boston leads Chicago 6 to 2 after six innings while New York tops Cleveland 6 to 2 in the sixth. Philadelphia defeats Detroit 2 to 0 through seven innings.
St Louis at Brooklyn and Chicago at Boston were postponed due to wet grounds with rain also delaying Cincinnati at Philadelphia. Two games are scheduled for tomorrow to complete the slate.
Bulletin reports at 3 p m eastern time the Akron was 27 miles south of Macon, with the airship signaling from the Atlanta area. In separate incidents, a mine explosion in Splashdam Coal near Norton, Virginia killed three and left seven missing, while Governor Hunt urged southern California bonus army leaders to consider Phoenix for their next stop with 1500 men to be housed at the state fair grounds.
Akron radioed San Francisco that the dirigible will make an intermediate landing at Paris Island South Carolina late this afternoon. The message came shortly after 8 a m Pacific time.
Dr Charles A Seale longtime Lincoln surgeon died today in Madison Avenue hospital He was 90 years old and the first surgeon to reach the President after he was shot remaining at the side until his death The report comes from New York June 13 by P agency
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.