Californian Rolls Up New High Mark at Democratic Convention
At Madison Square Garden on July 2 McAdoo surged to a new high of 505 and a half votes while Smith slipped from his peak. Davis fell to 67 votes as Bryan incited a wild, chaotic session, shaping the contest for a two thirds rule challenge and a possible majority.
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Oklahoma
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San Francisco
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Bryan Praises Montana Senator Walsh as Democratic Hope
William Jennings Bryan praised Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana at a Washington event aimed at dampening opposition to W. G. McAdoo. Bryan named Walsh among eight men acceptable for Democratic presidential nomination, lauding his legal skill, Statesmanship, and investigative leadership exposing GOP corruption.
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Roso Bryan
Northwest
Thomas J. Walsh
Bryan Provokes Near Riot at Democratic Convention
William Jennings Bryan's attempt to push McAdoo sparked a near riot at the Democratic National Convention. Heckling delegates and jeering galleries drove him from the platform as anti McAdoo factions demanded inquiry into an oil retainer.
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New York
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William G. McAdoo
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McAdoo
Butte
San Francisco
Second Flight of Airmail Reaches Across Continent
The Associated Press reports the second day of transcontinental airmail flights with westbound planes nearing Omaha and eastbound planes over Nebraska. The coast to coast trip from Mineola to San Francisco completed in 34 hours 45 minutes, with delays in New York for the first eastbound mail.
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Mineola
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Hazelhurst Field
New York
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Means 15 Given Limit For Booze Conspiracy Prison Team
Associated Press reports Means and his secretary Og Jarnecke were sentenced to two years in a federal prison term in Atlanta and fined 16000. They were sent back to the Tombs after failing bail and appealing over a renewed motion.
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New York
Atlanta
Gaston B. Means
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Means Andarnecke
Bryan Plea Moves Country Toward McAdoo Rise
New York crowds hissed Bryan at a convention broadcast to Texas listeners. The boorish reception contrasted with renewed McAdoo support after recess, as Missouri Oklahoma and Mississippi shifted back to the New Deal candidate. The fight over drys vs wets framed the convention narrative.
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Hias
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New York
McAdoo
Missouri
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Bryan Speech Seen Helping McAdoo In Convention
Former Montana governor V. Stewart, a McAdoo lieutenant, says William J. Bryan's speech strengthens McAdoo's lines and may secure the nomination after one more Al Smith drive fails. Senator Walsh continues to receive minority but steady votes. Washington delegates remain bound, with Dill hoping to pivot them to Walsh later.
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Walsh
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Maughan Arrives at Rosecrans Field in St Joseph
Lieut. Russell L. Maughan, army aviator who completed a coast to coast dawn to dusk flight, landed at Rosecrans Field at 6 42 tonight and planned to depart for Dayton at 8 15 tomorrow. He left Salt Lake City this morning and passed Cheyenne at 2 03, en route to New York via Dayton.
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American Flyers Take Off From Allahabad to Umballa in Rain
The American army around the world flyers departed from Allahabad for Umballa in British India, despite a drizzle that turned to heavy rain. Umballa lies about 590 miles northwest of Allahabad, according to a Daily Telegraph dispatch.
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British India
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Bryan's impassioned plea tightens lines among rival camps
In New York on July 2 Mark Sullivan reports Bryan's appeal reshapes delegates' loyalties. He notes eight figures on Bryan's white list face doubt, with Carter Glass appearing least compromised. The piece hints at possible beneficiaries like Glass or Cox of Ohio as ballots resume.
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Mark Sullivan
New York
Carter Glass
McAdoo
Ralston
Indiana
Walsh
Montana
Nebraska
Meredith
Iowa
Robinson
Arkansas
Daniels
North Carolina
Murphree
Florida
Emil, Underwood
John W. Davis
Carter Glans
Virginia
Glass
Miryan
Cox
Onlo
Treasury reports greatest surplus in U S history
Official figures show the government closed the fiscal year June 30 with a surplus of 506,366,986.31 dollars the largest ever. The national debt was cut 1,098,894,376.87 to 21,250,812,989 dollars aided by the sinking fund and other charges. Taxpayers were relieved in one year of more than 45 thousand dollars in interest charges.
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Washington
Treasury Tonight
Iisen
British Aviator Reaches Shanghai
British aviator Stuart MacLaren, famed around the world, arrived in Shanghai at 11:25 this morning, after a long flight that legged him into Bhanshai.
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Bhanhai
Stuart MacLaren
Forty second Ballot Shows McAdoo Above the 500 Mark
Madison Square Garden New York July 2 Leaders after forty second ballot McAdoo 503.4 Smith 318.6 Davis 67. McAdoo totals 603.4 to 318.6 for Smith. other candidates and votes by state listed. Rallies and shifts noted with not voting percentage. Continued on page 6 column 3.
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New York
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Smith
Davis
West Virginia
Underwood
Cox
Glass
Ralston
Dry chief must serve his term for forgery
The appellate division of the New York Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the conviction of William H. Anderson, former state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, who is serving one to two years at Sing Sing for third degree forgery.
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Associated Press
New York
William H. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League
Sing Sing Prison
Supreme Court
Communists barred from third party meeting in Cleveland
The national committee organizing the Progressive Political Action conference in Cleveland July 4 and 5 plans to exclude communists. Leaders say most delegates back Senator Robert M La Follette and seek his independent ticket. A credence committee will screen attendees to ensure true progressives only.
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National Committee
Conference For Progressive
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Boston
Representree Union
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Ashington
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