Roosevelt Opposition Gaining Strength Among Delegates
In Chicago June 25 delegates opposing Roosevelt moved to form a coalition to bolt if he is nominated without the two thirds rule. Newton D Baker and James M Cox criticized changing the rule while Farley dismissed the immediate threat. The push toward a two thirds loyalty pledge began in the South as Ohio statements surfaced.
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Platform Makers Hear Federation President
Senator Wagner defends a 2.3 billion relief bill against President Hoover who criticizes pork and waste. Wagner argues Hoover is wrong about timing and impact while conferees work on differences between Wagner and Garner measures. Hoover earlier claimed a quick rebound and fewer direct methods.
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Market Ends Dull Week in Eight Years
New York notes the stock market closes the dullest week in eight years with negative momentum. Brokers hesitated over analysis as trading slowed and offerings grew, awaiting decisive news from Washington, Lausanne, Geneva or Chicago before any renewed activity.
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Earthquake Proof Buildings Sought
New Haven June 25 Theodor Von Karman and M Biot of Caltech seek earthquake proof structures at Yale hosted American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Studies from Japan South America and California test how buildings absorb shocks. They favor flexible shake adapting to Earth's movements and reinforce concrete over steel.
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California Institute of Technology
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory
Weather Update for Arizona Tonight and Sunday
Fair tonight across ARIZONA with little change in temperature. Sunday also expected to be fair with minimal temperature variation and light breezes.
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Children Lead Dublin Eucharistic Congress Day
Tens of thousands of children in white dresses filled Phoenix Park for a Pontifical Mass led by Cardinal Lauri. The crowd sang in Gaelic as 500 child choristers performed Soul of My Saviour and a nationwide procession and blessing were planned, with millions expected to witness the conclusion.
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Attempted hijacking ends in murder at Colorado still
In Brighton Colorado Bert Adams 25 of Denver was shot and killed and Fred Petty 24 of Edgewater was seriously wounded during an alleged hijacking attempt on a ranch forty miles east of town Sheriff Lee Templeton said the still was run by Jack Rastolich Frank Pitt and William Lelon who are jailed.
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William Lelon
Shoup Sees Railroads Financed Through Reconstruction Plan
Paul Shoup president of the Southern Pacific railway said after a White House conference that the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the railroad credit corporation would be enough to see the railroads through. He added he knew of no further aid proposals from President Hoover.
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Mexico City Street Car Men To Strike
About 2,000 Mexico City street car workers began a strike in protest of wage cuts and personnel reductions. They cite collective contract dissatisfaction and numerous minor complaints. The system is run by the Mexican Light and Power company, funded by Canadian and British capital, operating for 30 years and serving the city and outskirts.
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Mexican Light and Power Company
Japs In No Hurry To Pass On Hoover Plan
Tokyo officials reported no instructions from the Japanese foreign office to Ambassador Matsudaira in Geneva regarding the Hoover disarmament proposals. The Nichi Nichi newspaper said Tokyo would likely take one or two months to announce a stand on the plan.
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Baker Attacks Roosevelt Nomination Rule Breaks
Newton D. Baker condemned Roosevelt supporters plan to nominate the New York governor by defying the Democratic two thirds rule. He said such a nomination would embarrass both the party and the candidate.
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New York
Rotary Convention Closes In Seattle Ends Five Day Session
About 5000 delegates from many countries wrap up Rotary International's 23rd annual convention in Seattle pledging to promote international understanding and end economic warfare. The next gathering will be in Boston next year under president Clinton P. Anderson of Albuquerque. Three new vice presidents were named: Biagio Borriello of Naples, G Fred Birks of Sydney, and Allen Bagg of Pittsfield.
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Australia
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Maus
Traditional banners and banners at Chicago convention
Chicago crowds fill the Congress Hotel as Roosevelt Ritchie Smith Garner Reed Byrd Traylor Murray vie for space. A large local group welcomes May or Jimmie Walker with music and cheers as bannered convention pageantry continues toward next week’s end.
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Potter reports Siamese king accepts provisional government terms
Kenneth Potter cabled the State Department that the king has accepted the provisional government and will head a constitutional monarchy, with public reception described as enthusiastic. Gene Sarazen wins U S Open at Fresh Meadow Country Club in Flushing, securing the American title after his British victory.
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Kenneth Potter
Bangkok
Siam
State Department
Fresh Meadow Country Club
Flushing
N. Y
Gene Sarazen
Bausch Wins Final Decathlon Trial At Kansas City
James Bausch of the Kansas City Athletic Club won the final trial for the Decathlon squad of the American Olympic team at Dyghe Stadium Evans ton and set a new Olympic record with 8,102.25 points surpassing Paavo Yrjola of Finland who posted 8,056.20 in the 1928 games after trailing in five events.
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Kansas City Athletic Club
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Finland
Protestes Prohibition Plea Before Democratic Platform
In Chicago on January 25 Bishop James Cannon Jr appeals to the Democratic resolutions committee for a party platform declaration in favor of prohibition. Boos erupt as he presses the case.
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J&one
James Cannon, Jr
Democratic Resolutions Committee
National League First Games Render Wild Card Scores
The National League opening games show Cincinnati beating Pittsburgh 4 to 5 in a nine inning effort with Lucas and Lombardi among others. Brooklyn defeated Boston and New York Bested Philadelphia in separate matchups with strong pitching and late rallies.
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St Louis at Cleveland Postponed By Rain
A scheduled American League game between St Louis and Cleveland was postponed due to rain. The Cleveland lineup included Philaphia in the batting order with a 301-473- yet unclear, while New York posted a 2 20 0 0 8 2x line. Mahaffey and Heving to Gomez and Dickey pitched for the day.
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Relief bill in conference delays final adjournment
Conferees from the House and Senate worked to merge their relief proposals amid presidential criticism seen as a veto threat. The House pushed for the Garner plan's full public works program of 1.2 billion dollars, while the Senate backed the Wagner bill with a smaller bond financed program of 500 million dollars. Together the two bills total 2.3 billion dollars. President Hoover criticized both plans as pork barrel. The delay likely lasts into next week.
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Senate
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Tucson Engineer Replaced by Assistant in Cost-Cutting Move
The Tucson city council moved to remove Paul E. Fernald as city engineer and promote Raleigh E. Stallings from assistant city engineer to the top post. The office of city engineer has been abolished and further changes to trim expenses were anticipated.
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Paul E. Fernald
Raleigh E. Stallings
Excavations Near Prescott Continue
Dr Byron Cummings head of the Arizona state museum will leave for Prescott to resume excavations of two 2,000 year old pueblos on Kings ranch. He will be joined by an expedition of scientists and University of Arizona students including Godfried Kuhn of the University of South Dakota and Byron Josi of Illinois University.
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Byron Cummings
Arizona State Museum
Prescott
Kings Ranch
University of Arizona
Godfried Kuhn
University of South Dakota
Byron Josi
Minois University
Cholla Cactus Fire Rages Near Tucson
Nearly 650 acres of cholla cactus and pine burned in the Canada Del Oro district of the Santa Catalina mountains. Hundreds of firefighters converged to stop the blaze from reaching timbered areas while thick smoke was visible over Tucson.
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Santa Catalina Mountains
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Miami Bulletin Ceases Publication After 12-Year Run
The Miami Bulletin founded by Jean Spear and the late Ed Harrington stops publication. Editor William A. Walsh cites poor economy as the reason for suspending the paper, which had operated as a biweekly for the past year after 11 years as a daily.
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Miami Bulletin
Jean Spear
Ed Harrington
William A. Walsh
Gunfight near Camp Verde leaves two injured
In Verde, June 25, a shooting during a quarrel near Camp Verde left Zeb Fowler wounded in the left hand and neck with expected recovery. Ray Wilson, Camp Verde, faces an assault with intent to murder charge with bond set at 5000 and a preliminary hearing ordered for Monday in Justice Court.
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Zeb Fowler
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Will Rogers Flies To Party Convention
Will Rogers, humorist, leaves Western Air Express for Chicago to attend the Democratic national convention. He expects a lively affair and will arrive Sunday morning.
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Senora Calles Recovering After Brain Tumor Operation
Favorable reports from Boston say Senora Leonor Calles wife of Mexico's former president Plutarco Elias Calles remains in recovery after surgery Wednesday to remove a brain tumor.
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Revolt in Siam Driven by Economic Strain
Paris reports say economic distress sparked the Siamese revolt that toppled King Prajadhipok and Queen Dambaiyuk. The king failed to solve the crisis amid rumors of court extravagance and public funds misuse, leading to higher taxes and drastic economies.
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Dawes Daughter Engaged to Navy Ensign
Gen and Mrs Charles Gates Dawes announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia to Ensign John Gardner Tennent of the United States Navy, a graduate of this month.
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Chicago
Charles Gates Dawes
Virginia
John Gardner Tennent
United States Navy
Social Leader in Tucson Dies in Mexico City
News of the death in Mexico City reaches Tucson of Mrs. Fred Valles a social leader of the Spanish colony. She was born in Spain educated there and was visiting in the southern republic with her son Fred Jr. The Valle family previously lived in Nogales after leaving Peru.
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Mexico City
Fred Vailes
Spain
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Republic
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Nogales
Peru
Former Kaiser Returns to Doorn in Exile Home
Former Kaiser Wilhelm returned to his exile residence at Doorn Holland today after visiting Zandvoort where he met Baron Van Der Heydt. A London report claimed his crown prince son joined him there to discuss restoring the monarchy, but the report was denied.
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Zandvoort
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Hoovers Head to Rapidan for Weekend Summit Fishing Trip
President Hoover and Mrs. Hoover with their son Herbert Hoover Jr. left the White House after noon to spend the weekend at the Rapidan fishing camp in Virginia. The trip aims for a quiet weekend with no guests.
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Labor leaders grill AFL head on loans and veterans bonus
Democratic platform makers question William Green president of the American Federation of Labor as they probe federal loans to cities and states and the issue of full payment of veterans bonus certificates. Mayor Walker asks if federal aid to municipalities mirrors a federal building program and Green defers on the bonus.
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McAdoo
Reconstruction Corp to choose new president from outside
The Reconstruction Corporation board will select a president to succeed Charles G. Dawes. Eugene Meyer, chairman, said the choice would likely be from outside the organization after Senator Robinson raised concerns about President Hoover making the pick.
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Hoover
Hoover armament cut proposal to be seriously considered
Paris June 25 Premier Herriot said nations at Geneva will study President Hoover's one third world armament reduction in the "most serious spirit" He added any Hoover proposal deserves thorough consideration and does not view the plan as hostile to France He spoke after a cabinet meeting
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Custers Widow Marks Anniversary In Seclusion
New York June 25 General George A Custer’s widow, now 90, marked the fifty sixth anniversary of his massacre near the Little Big Horn River in Montana. She observed the day in her Lower Park Avenue apartment, canceling a planned interview citing not feeling up to the mark.
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