Democratic convention wracked by Ku Klux Klan clashes at Madison Square Garden
At New York's Madison Square Garden the Democratic national convention erupted over a Klan issue with anti Klan demonstrations and fist fights among delegates. The event showcased William McAdoo support and the push to present Governor Al Smith's name while platform adoption looms Friday.
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Madison Square Garden
Great
William McAdoo
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al Smith
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Mississippi
Pat Harrison
Forney Johnson
Johneaton
Ku Klux Klan
Underwood
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Missouri
McAdoo
Chaos at Democratic Convention Over Anti-Klan Plank
Delegations from several anti Klan states led a wall of protest in New York as Johnston read a strong anti Klan plank. Flags were torn from walls and fists flew in scattered altercations before order was restored and the session continued toward tomorrow’s nominations.
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Sweet
WW. Im. Sweet
New York
Johnston
Visles
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Gove Brougy Gl Arc
Democratic National Convention Proceedings Overview
Senator Walsh of Montana presides as permanent chairman while Rev George Caleb Moor offers the invocation. Delegates pledge nominating speeches for the presidential candidate and elect Democratic national committee members with tenure rules. The committee on platform and resolutions reports, and the day adjourns.
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Walsh
Montana
Teapot Dome
Oianke
Alabama
Oscar W. Tinderwood
Arizona
Arkansas
Joseph T. Robertson
Califonia
Mr. McAdoo
George Caleb Moor
Madison Avenue Baptist Church of
New York
McAdoo Nominated by Democrats at Parked Convention
At Madison Square Garden June 25 William G McAdoo was nominated for the presidency by James Phelan of California as the progressive choice. The ceremony featured heat from the sweltering room and noisy, sometimes unruly demonstrations as delegates moved to back the McAdoo and Underwood bids amid organized fights over state banners.
Denver Weather Forecast for New Mexico and Arizona
Denver June 25 forecast calls for generally fair conditions Thursday and Friday with little change in temperature. Arizona area notes include hot days with lighter winds and no significant rain expected.
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Denver
New Mexico
Atizon
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Weather records show temperature and humidity data
The fragment lists meteorological readings with temperatures around 25 to 46 and humidity figures. It appears to be an incomplete station log from a university station, recording conditions at a specific time.
McAdoo Hopeful as Democratic Convention Balloting Opens
McAdoo backers express confidence the nomination will come by Saturday as delegates assemble at the Democratic convention. Campaign manager David Ladd Rockwell says the line remains intact and a majority could emerge early, with McAdoo issuing plans to press for a quick result.
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New York
William G. McAdoo
McAdoo
David Ladd Rockwell
Rockwell
George F. Brennan
Illinois
Sweet
Colorado
Charles M. May
Missouri
Leroy Springs
South Carolina
Alexander Thompson
Oregon
Gasoline War Fizzles in Topeka After Short Riot
In Topeka a brief gasoline war began when a filling station owner vowed to buck the trust and cut two cents a gallon. The station saw heavy business for three days before announcing the end of the price war and restoring to 17.9 cents per gallon, matching other sellers.
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Topexas
Rabbi Wise Named to New York Democratic Delegation
On June 25 Rabbi Stephen S Wise was appointed to membership in the New York State Democratic delegation, filling the vacancy from the death of Charles F Murphy. The announcement came from Franklin D Roosevelt, floor leader of the delegation, at Roosevelt's residence.
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Stephen &. Wise
New York State
Charles F. Murphy
Franklin P. Roosevelt
Forty Years of Service Record of Mrs. Werner
Laura E. Werner a directory clerk at the Albuquerque post office will retire July 11 1924 after nearly forty years of continuous service the record rarely equaled in the local office. Appointed July 29 1884 she served under nine presidents and across multiple postmasters including Roeh Spitz Roch Williamson Whitcomb Grunsfeld Armijo Hopkine and Co. Roeh.
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Laura E. Werner
Albuquerque
Werner
Thomas Hughes I
Thomas Hughes
Hallam G. Whiliamson
Alexander M. Whitcomb
Ernest A. Grunsfeld
Justo R. Armijo
Wilmot R. Hopkine
Henry Co. Roeh
Arthur
Cleveland
Harrison
MecKinney
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
Mark Turner
George ©. Mueller
James H. Lynch
Americans Arrive in Paris for Olympic Campaign
Colonel Robert M. Thomsen and Coach Lawson Robertson lead the American Olympic army into Paris. The battalion arrived from Cherbourg, camped at Château de Rocquencourt, and were greeted warmly by crowds at Saint Lazare station. They prepare to march to Colombes Olympic stadium for the July 5 start amid a forty-two nation coalition.
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Paris
Associated
Preas
Robert M. Thompesen
Lawson Robertson
Paria
Cherbourg
America
Château de Rocquencourt
Prince Murat
Democrats Grapple With Klan Plank At National Convention
Deliberations by eleven platform builders in New York focused on a religious freedom plank without naming the invisible empire. The anti Klan demonstration was underway near Madison Square Garden as factions argued over how to address the league of nations and prohibition. Attention centered on surgeons for agriculture and a possible modification of the Volstead Act with Pennsylvania’s John T Flood pledging to press the issue. Continued on Page Two.
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Associated Press
Madison Square Garden
Homer 8. Cummings
Platform Committee
Edmund H. Moore
Ohio
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iy of Nations
League of Nations
League
Newton D. Baker
Woodrow Wilson
Supreme Court
John H. Clarke
League of Nations Non-partisan Association
Owen D. Young
Dawes Reparations Commission
America
Democratic Party
World Court of Justice
United States
Philippines
John T. Flood
John H. McCann
Pennsylvania
Robinson Boom Io Launched At N Y Convention
At New York on June 5 C H Brough former Arkansas governor launched Senator Joseph T Robinson as the Democratic presidential nominee. He praised Robinson as a unifier of party factions a crusader for democracy and Americanism and highlighted his wartime leadership and esteem among the American people.
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New York
Joseph T. Robinson
C. H. Brough
Arkansas
Southwest
Augustus H. Garland
J. M. Rose
James P. Clarke
Rock of Gibraltar
Wood
Wilson
America
United States Senate
United States
Democrats condemn Klan activities in Underwood speech
New York June 25 Senator Oscar W Underwood of Alabama urged the Democratic National Convention to condemn the Ku Klux Klan by name in a keynote speech. Fordney Johnston of Alabama introduced a resolution reaffirming Democratic principles and condemning secret or quasi secret organizations as un-American and undemocratic.
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New York
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Fordney Johnston
Underwood
Johnston
United States
Ku Klux Klan
Democratic Party
American People On Trial Before World
Senator Walsh declares the American people face global judgment in the 1920 campaign over corruption revelations. He accuses the Republicans of shielding officials and urges a return to Wilsonian moral leadership to maintain national prosperity and honor. He references President Coolidge and calls for unity to resist corrupt influences.
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New York
Thomas J. Waleh
Montana
Senate
Walsh
United States
Republican Party
Beneator Walsh
Coolidge
House of Commons
Duke of Buckingham
Charles
Calvin Coolidge
Nias
Congress
America
League
Woodrow Wilson
Stealing Cars Not As Popular In Kansas
Topeka Kansas June 25 Stealing automobiles is not as popular as it used to be in Kansas says A B Carney chairman of the state board of administration after the bimonthly session at the penitentiary Hearing parole petitions He notes a fall in auto thefts but warns overall law breaking rises The state prison holds 1252 inmates the largest in history The board plans harvest paroles for 25 prisoners to aid wheat harvest with returns required after 30 to 60 days
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Kans
Kansas
A. B. Carney
State Board of Administration
Carney
State Penitentiary
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