Convention Hall Hears Prohibition Debate at Democratic Nominating Session
Delegates at Houston on June 28 watched a long Democratic convention proceedings with the platform committee wrestling over the document while nominating speeches for Reed and Smith prompted demonstrations. Cordell Hull and Atlee Pomerene received nominations amid marching bands and crowd reactions as the day wore on.
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Presa
Houston
Pianori Committee
Smith
James R. Reed
Missouri
Florida
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Philippines
Kansas
Reed
Onme
Robinson
Hitchcock
Cordell Hall
Tennessee
Harvey H. Hannah
Hannah
Agid
North Carolina
Alabama
South Carolina
Georgia
Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
Joseph C. Breitenstein
Cleveland
Breitenstein
Pomerene
Jefferson
Horsetown’s Decline: From Frontier Boom to Deserted Town
A Western mining tale recalls Horsetown once a lively hub with saloons and a local paper as frontier entertainment. Dredge operations moved town buildings, and most residents left as gold vanished, leaving prospector Robert Boyd as perhaps the last inhabitant amid barren hills and sparse fossils attracting a geologist’s fifty cent fossil offer.
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Calif
Jim San
Portland
Ore
Horsetown
Robert Boyd
Ohio Delegation Battle Shapes Harrison Vote
In a crowded arena debate the Ohio and Indiana factions clashed over support for Harrison. Spectators shouted as delegates pressed to gain recognition while one large bullpen scene drew attention amid shifting alliances.
Democratic Prohibition Plank Quells Convention Debates
A Houston report describes a tense Democratic National Convention where a strong prohibition plank was adopted. The pledge backed enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment and related laws, aiming to please both wets and drys while echoing Republican stance from Kansas City.
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United “States
Plank
Deacey
Democratic
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Kansas City
Resolutions Committee
Civic Club Names Board Directors for Ensuing Year
The Wibslow Civic Club elected a 75 member slate of directors from 127 ballots at a special meeting. The board will organize tonight at 8 at city hall to elect a president vice president and treasurer and to appoint a permanent managing secretary.
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Wibslow
F.L. Riley
C. W. Rhyan
JR. Williams
Calzado Sentenced in Winslow Burglary Case
Jose Calzado pleaded guilty before Judge J E Crosby in Holbrook Superior Court to burglarizing the Brandt Hotel in Meteor City. He received a prison term of not less than two nor more than three years at Florence State Penitentiary and may be deported to Mexico after sentence. Calzado has prior California criminal history.
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Holbrook, Ariz
Jose Calzado
Winslow
Brandt Hotel
Meteor City
J. E. Crosby
Superior’ ‘Court
State
Florence
Calzado
Dan Divelbess
California
Mexico
King Alfonso Visits London for Polo and Dinners
King Alfonso of Spain arrived in London on a private visit to witness polo games and attend two dinners in his honor. He will preside at an Ibero American dinner on July 6 and attend a Spanish embassy dinner July 5, accompanied by the Duke of Miranda, with Earl of Shaftsbury greeting him for King George. He plans to return to Spain around July 17.
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Alfonso
Spain
Duke of Miranda
Earl of Shaftsbury
Belalf
George
Easier Tone Lifts Exchange as Call Money Rises
New York June 28 Easier tone in call money spurred a strong stock market rally led by General Motors up 6 1 2 to 186 1 2 and U S Steel modestly higher. Case Threshing Machine jumped 42 to a record 350 while banks faced high rates and irregular activity. Grains finished steady with corn gaining.
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United Press
New York
New York Stock Exchange
General Motors
U.S. Steel
Gatena
Colton
Thaw Visa Entry Circumstances Under Parliament Review
London June 28 The House of Commons announces an investigation into the circumstances under which Harry K Thaw obtained a visa to enter England He was refused landing and proceeded to the continent continuing his travel despite the denial.
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London
Harry K. Thaw
England
House of Commons
Thaw
Albany Gouvernor Alfred Smith Acceptance Celebration
Governor Alfred Smith smiles at a celebration in Albany as friends greet him. The scene centers on his reception, the public display, and the governor's expressed pleasure. Horns blare as a large crowd gathers at the mansion amid the enthusiastic applause and ceremonial festivity.
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Alfred i ‘Smith
Eternat
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Ron Friends
Goebel Heads to Capitol for Flying Cross
June 28 report states Goebel, winner of the Dole flight to Honolulu, will depart by air for Washington D C to receive the distinguished flying cross. He will stop in St Louis to deliver a Robin airplane from Japan to the Curtiss-Robin firm.
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Los Angeles
Art Goebel
Honolulu
Washington, D. C
St. Louis
Curtiss-Robin Airplane Company
Japan
Thousands of Dead Fish Litter Salt River Dam Area
Phoenix June 28 Thousands of dead fish up to 24 inches long are floating in the Salt River below a heat dam between Phoenix and Tempe. Officials say contamination unknown but campers blame nearby packing plant refuse. Plant officials deny the charge citing drought and hot water. state warden Pettis says he has no authority beyond five miles from the city limits.
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United Fress Transcontinental
Wire
Phoenix
Ariz
Pettis
Possible renewed hostilities in China amid nationalist advance
Despatches from Pekin indicate a possible renewal of hostilities between northern and nationalist forces in China. An advance by nationalists on the Mukdenite armies in the Kailan mining area is considered inevitable.
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London
Pekin
China
Kailan
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