McAdoo Leads Slump, Rises on Ballot at Democratic Convention
The article notes McAdoo's strong advocacy by Abou Ben Adhem-like oratory that reversed his slump and boosted votes to 503.4 on the final ballot, with Smith at 318.6 and Davis at 67. Bryan is described as influential but not omnipotent, and the piece surveys prospects of McAdoo’s nominating path versus Wilson.
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Abou Ben’ Adhem
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Davis
A. W. Gilchrist
Florida
New York
Mr. Bryan
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Woodrow Wilson
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Wilson
Doctor Dolittle Chases Pearl Heist on Fantippo Sail
In a continuation of The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle a stolen registered pearl parcel sparks a pursuit. The thrush blames a cross-eyed fisherman, Jack Wilkins, as Dolittle and Dab-Dab race by canoe to Fantippo to recover the pearls while planning new mail rules.
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John Dolittle
Jack Wilkins
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Dab-Dab
Butte Fourth of July Celebration Set With Wide Appeal
Butte enters a jubilant Fourth of July as American Legion led events unfold with support from business and civic groups. Hotels, restaurants, and shops bustle as out of town visitors arrive. thousands already enjoy city scenes and preparations continue for the holiday and Saturday festivities.
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Butte
American Legion
Bryan's Day in Politics Echoes From Baltimore to New York
In a dramatic revival of his influence, William J. Bryan sought to save McAdoo at an American convention in New York. He endorsed seven Democratic hopefuls, rallied support amid turmoil, and aimed to reverse a slipping McAdoo while Smith gains and Davis lags behind.
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America
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
New York
Baltimore
McAdoo
Missouri
Mississippi
Smith
Davis
Murphree
Daniels
Robinson
Ralston
Nebraska
Meredith
Walsh
Means the Conspirator Foe of Whiskey and Nation
A federal conviction of Gaston B. Means on a conspiracy to steal whiskey exposes him as a brazen, merciless liar and German spy infiltrating U S affairs. The piece criticizes congressional probe tactics, noting the lengthy hearings that entertained his and others alleged misdeeds.
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Braggart
Means
de Luxe
Senate
Congress
Democratic Convention and Vice Presidential Prospects
The piece notes interest in the vice presidential race inside the Democratic convention with several possible candidates. Mrs. Leroy Springs of North Carolina is nominated by her delegation. her prominence in the League of Women Voters and NC political service is highlighted. The author suggests tension and uncertainty as the convention works through the field.
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Leroy Springs
North Carolina
League of Women Voters
Reddy Fox and Coyote Learn to Fear Baby Porcupine
In Burgess bedtime tale, Yowler the Bob Cat targets a porcupine pup but is foiled as Mrs. Porky springs to defend it. Yowler recoils with a sprained leg from quills as Reddy Fox and Old Man Coyote observe the lesson: even small rivals can defend themselves. The scene ends with a cue for the next story, An Independent Family.
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Yowler
Bob Cat
Reddy
Coyote
Old Man Coyote
Mrs. Porky
Porky
de Spears
T. W. Burgess
Earth
Whats the Hurry
Florence Davies questions the rush of modern travel arguing speed saves money but costs beauty and human connection. She praises cross continental conquest yet warns it steals leisure and sight of the land, values time over experience, and laments lost moments on the road.
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Earth
Harding
Washington
Post
Unlucky Day Foreseen by Stars for 1924 Business
Horoscope predicts Mars malefic influence in July 3 1924 bringing unrest and strikes for labor and confusion in politics. It warns exceptions for selling and notes possible health issues for President Coolidge and a forthcoming government crisis in England with embarrassments for the king.
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Saturn
Jupiter
Uranus
Coolidge
England
McClure
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