Wets and dry battle ends with Sampson contempt penalty
Judge H L Miller in Livingston imposed a $1000 fine and a jail term for Cy Sampson after finding contempt for violating a restraining order. Antstrand’s liquor charge followed. bonds were set at $8500 and case adjourned for July 1. Attorneys Baldwin Rotering and Meyer sought to quash the information as witnesses testified.
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Montana Had No Hand in Naming of John W. Davis
Montana delegates backed Senator T. J. Walsh at the Democratic convention, voting for him on most ballots after initial support for McAdoo waned. Walsh stated he did not seek the nomination, yet Montana shifted decisively late, aligning with Walsh as the preferred alternative to Davis. Bruce Kremer continued with McAdoo on the first post-release ballot before Montana unified with Walsh.
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Running Mate for Davis in National Convention
Charles W. Bryan was chosen on the first ballot as Davis’s running mate at a conference attended by Davis George Brennan of Illinois Senator Harrison Mississippi Governor Smith of New York Senator Walsh and former Governor Stewart of Montana and Frank L. Polk. The Nebraska governor, brother of William Jennings Bryan, joins the ticket to challenge the Davis slate.
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New York
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Stewart
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Walsh declines nomination for vice presidency
Senator Walsh of Montana formally declined the vice presidential nomination at the Democratic national convention. A letter read by Representative Barkley of Kentucky conveyed his decision, expressing profound appreciation for the convention’s trust and the honor accorded him. The message is part of a day of political developments amid a contested convention in New York.
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New York
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Kentucky
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Dorris sues sheriff for fifty thousand dollars
Filton C. Bernin a former prohibition officer sues Sheriff Larry Duggan seeking 50 953 dollars in damages. He alleges March 27 in the county jail he and others were allowed in a corridor and brutally attacked causing impaired sight a broken nose and facial scars. He names jailer Anthony Me as a participant.
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Larry Duggan
Tho Sequitia
Jona Ul Yan
Robert Gibney
Dorris
Sheritt
T Fortone
Dannell Joan
John Wegan
Sourrie
Anthony Me
Davis Wins Democratic Nomination At 103rd Ballot
At Madison Square Garden on July 10, John W. Davis of West Virginia secured the Democratic nomination for president on the 103rd ballot after a 10 day deadlock. Gov. Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska was chosen for the vice presidential slot. The convention adjourned after tense debates and late evening nominations and conferences among leaders and managers. The assembly hall buzzed with last‑minute efforts before a weary crowd dispersed.
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William Jennings’ Bryan
Simple funeral for youth held at White House
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge buried their son Calvin in Vermont. A White House East Room service preceded with government officers and diplomats. On the lawn thousands gathered to express sympathy as the family prepared for burial in the family plot.
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Diplomatic Corps
New England
Best Man Convention Praises John W. Davis as Nomination Choice
Column by Mark Sullivan argues John W. Davis is the best possible Democratic nominee with Senator Glass as second choice. He praises Davis for character, independence, and sympathy toward labor, noting the convention’s vigor and notable figures like Newton D. Baker and the Ohio delegation.
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New York
John W. Davis
Senator Glass
Virginia
Senator Glas
Zahnd Nominated for President on National Independent Ticket
John Zahnd of Indianapolis was nominated for president of the United States on the national independent ticket here tonight. Roy M. Harrop of Omaha, Nebraska was chosen as the vice presidential candidate.
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Omaha
Change in Half Holiday for Butte Clerks
The Butt Clerks union plans a meeting tonight at 8 to vote on shifting the summer half holiday. After last Monday’s start the change drew discontent from merchants and clerks, prompting conferences to arrange talks with union representatives. President J. Mule and business agent Sam Mitchell issued the call for the special session.
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Kanis
Davis Nomination Vote Totals Show Unified Delegation Support
July 9 report on John W. Davis nomination highlights steady backing from a devoted mix of delegates led by Governor Ritchie York. Maryland and Louisiana figures anchor the tally as calls for unity shape the rolling roll call, with small state allocations adding to a 44 vote lead before later increases.
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Maryland
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Minnesota
Hilinole
Democratic Nomination Ends Deadlock for West Virginia’s Davis
Widespread relief roared through Madison Square Garden as John W. Davis of West Virginia won the Democratic nomination by acclamation, breaking a lengthy deadlock that had dominated the convention. Votes flooded in as supporters surged to place Davis on the ticket, ending days of closed ballots and factional contention. Alabama supporters rallied as ballots continued across the floor, signaling a decisive shift at the convention.
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Madison Square Orden
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Alabama
Totals Of Ballot At Bryan Maddion Square Garden
New York July 10. Following the result of the first ballot for voters, B. Clark, 42, and Ritchie, right 6, Waker, are noted in partial totals.
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Maddion
Davis Nominated as McAdoo, Madd and Smith Comment
Davis receives congratulations from Madd and Smith on his nomination. McAdoo’s sole public remark references Davis’ nomination, prompting discussion of political alignment and remarks by party figures.
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Mr." Davis
Davis Declares His Stand Against Forces of Reaction
In a New York dispatch from July John W Davis Democratic presidential candidate outlines his duty to the country and the Democratic policy as the convention declared it He asserts the need for bold action and pledges to obey the will of the party and the nation's voters while opposing reactionary forces and undemocratic elements.
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