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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
1
Unclear OCR text indicates a political fight over a Transco Retin wagon vote, with factional pledges and committee debate expected. The fragment hints at party pressure and possible public action, but specifics are missing.
From Kings Bay on June 13 reports say General Umberto Nobile and three crewmen drifted on an ice floe toward Nodestland as rescue ships Braganza and Hobby faced breaking seas and advancing storms. An official statement in Rome confirms Nobile was injured in the May 25 crash with Ceccioni and Malmgren also hurt.
A mandamus action may seek reinstatement of three Phoenix police officers Chief George O. Brisbois Captain James Allen and Sergeant Edwin Moore who were dismissed for inefficiency amid allegations they allowed vice to flourish. The city commission refused Civil Service Commission orders for reinstatement calling them unconstitutional.
Washington reports confirm the resignation of Thomas M. Collier from his post as U. S. ambassador to Chile. Officials cite personal matters and a desire for a career change, noting seven years at Santiago with health concerns for Mrs. Collier. Kellogg will issue comment.
Holbrook Arizona June 13 180 gallons of liquor and four cases of beer were poured into the city sewer under a destruction order by Judge Crosby. The liquor stored in the county jail came from raids on bootleggers countywide.
Coast guard patrol boat Dart sustained heavy damage after a gasoline explosion in its bilge near Norfolk. Two machinists from Washington, Z. V. Peele of Norfolk and A. Stackhouse of Hampton, both formerly of Washington, were badly burned on the head face and body.
The Kansas City platform committee finished its work and approved the Hoover Jardine farm relief plank calling for a federal farm board and aid to farmers in co operative associations. It also backs tariff aid for agriculturists and endorses Borah enforcement of the 18th amendment and campaign expenditures reform. The draft moves to the full convention with potential farm relief and McNary Haugen issues likely to spark debate.
Prescott reports strong winds disrupt Northern Arizona aviation activity. A tri motor Scenic Airways plane remains grounded at the Grand Canyon after plans to fly to Prescott and Phoenix were delayed. An Aero Corporation Eaglerock piloted by Charles Goldstrap sits anchored in Prescott, with several other aircraft grounded in Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon due to hazardous mountain winds.
Morning session seats blues of delegates with tight votes and Moses as permanent chairman urges harmony amid Democratic defiance. Night session shortened as platform report stalls. farm relief documents reviewed and platform team ends without report. Warm marchers barred from hall. third party talk rises as vice presidential candidates appear.
The United Press reports 1500 additional U S troops will join 3700 already in Nicaragua to supervise the November presidential election. About 600 will come from ships to replace marines training as judges and clerks, while 900 more, possibly bluejackets, will reinforce order before during and after voting under Rear Admiral Sellers. The plan follows a request from Brig General Frank R Mc Coy to President Coolidge.
Miguel Ramirez twenty one died when the car he drove left the road and overturned thirty five miles southwest of Tucson at 1 30 Sunday morning. Carlos Mundial and Lewis Gonzales were injured with facial and head cuts. Deputy Sheriff Carmen Mungia said the trio were bound for an early morning dance at Greaterville.
United Press reports a confessed judgment for 7375 dollars was filed in the county clerk's office today against Leland Stanwood Wool son of the late General Wood and his wife Garnet W. Wood. The suit by Milton Diamond Samuel Abrams and Jerome A. Strauss rests on promissory notes due October 1927.
The Republican National Convention in Kansas City opened with lights and a short session delay as the platform committee wrestled with proposed planks. Delegates filled the hall, security present, weather hot, and discussions continued as an adjournment was set for later tonight.
Ex‑Congressman William D Upshaw of Georgia a Democrat urges Columbia University President Nicholas Murray Butler to debate prohibition in Kansas City. Upshaw notes Butler opposes the dry law and previously refused debate citing a choice of weapons.
Captain Emilio Carranza of the Mexican army flying ace completes a Mexico City to Washington goodwill flight with one stop and plans to depart for Mitchel Field New York escorted by army planes. He will be welcomed by Major James J. Walker at city hall and by West Point superintendent General William E. Smith upon his arrival. The visit includes a photograph presentation to West Point and greetings from President Coolidge. Carranza is accompanied by his father Sebastian Carranza and ambassador Dwight W. Morrow.
Tucson bishop Rev. Daniel J. Gercke opened a two day Philadelphia celebration for Cardinal Dougherty’s silver jubilee. The event includes the dedication of the $4,000,000 St. Charles Borromeo Preparatory Seminary Overlook. More than 200,000 people attended.
In Arizona, Griffith cleared of embezzling funds linked to Pima County accounts. Pfeiffer, former chief county assessor, was tried separately and sentenced previously to three to six years. Griffith admitted limited bookkeeping knowledge and blamed the hired clerk for shortages after signing blank checks for Pfeiffer. The indictment cited embezzlement of 1100 dollars from personal property tax payments.
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