McAdoo Opposes Majority Rule at Democratic Convention
As Democratic leaders gathered in New York on June 16, the race over two thirds majority rule heated. McAdoo supporters aim to push majority rule to nominate him on first ballot, while Gov. Smith’s camp opposes it. Key moves include a power shift to the rules committee chair and expected headquarters openings as Indiana and Illinois delegates arrive. Bryan attends as a Florida delegate.
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McAdoo Campaign
Plan
Associated Press
York
New York
Madison Square Garden
McAdoo
Gov. Smith
Rules Committee
Committee On
Smith
Homer
Cummings
Connecticut
Carter Glass
Virginia
Indiana
Illinois
Taggart
Brennan
John W. Davis
Oscar Underwood
William Jennings Bryan
Florida
No Sailors in Mob That Raided I. W. W.
SAN PEDRO CAL June 16 The harbor town boils with rumors after the raid on I W W headquarters Saturday night sparked by remarks about the Mississippi disaster. Naval officers say no sailors from the fleet joined the mob though several civilians and men in navy uniforms were involved and some I W W members were kidnapped.
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Associated Press
San Pedro
Cal
U. S. S. Mississippi
Mississippi
Butte Kiwanis Glu Observes National Fete
All Kiwanis night was observed by every local member or via proxy with a dinner at the New Hotel Finlen last evening. About 88,000 Kiwanis members across the United States and Canada joined similar dinners, marking the first synchronized All Kiwanis night in North America. W. R. Montgomery chaired the Butte gathering as Dee McGonigle, secretary, explained the event’s aim and significance.
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Butte Kiwanis Club
Finlen
United States
Canada
North American
Butte
Denver
W. R. Montgomery
Dee McGonigle
Butte Club
Stone Head of All Engineer Activities
Cleveland June 16 Warren 8 Stone grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was elected president of all brotherhood activities, including bank ing, insurance and the labor organizations, at the convention. Under the plan two vice presidents a Secretary and a grand chief engineer will head departments under Stone’s supervision.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Means Goes On Trial In Liquor Conspiracy Case
Nine jurors were chosen for the trial of Gaston B. Means former DOJ investigator and secretary Elmer N. Jarnecke on charges of conspiracy to violate the prohibition act. The proceedings featured questions about potential government official involvement and references by counsel Felder who is indicted on related charges.
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Associated Press
New York
Gaston B. Means
Department of Justice
Elmer N. Jarnecke
Thomas E. Felder
Means
Secretary of the Treasury
Talesemen
Felder
United States
Hiram C. Todd
Todd
Senate
Daughterty
Maude King
Mabel Normand testifies with witty toying at Greer trial
In Los Angeles June 16 Mabel Normand amused and unsettled the court during the Greer trial for attempted murder of Denver oil operator Courtland Dines. She admitted drinking at the New Year’s party and described the party with humor while denying certain ownership of a pistol.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Mabel Normand
Superior Court
Horace A. Greer
Courtland
Dines
Denver
Comedienne
Miss Normand
Greer
Eight Known Dead in South Dakota Gale
The worst state wide storm in South Dakota history left eight known dead with 11 more unverified, hundreds of cattle killed, crops damaged, and property losses possibly over a million dollars. The storm began Saturday night, bringing hail lightning rain and tornado like gales. Gilad Valley and Forestburg were razed in Setbach and central counties.
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Associated Press
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Gilad Valley
Setbach County
Forestburg
La Follette's Plan Bankrupt Railways
In Atlantic City New Jersey on June 16 W R Cole president of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway charged that United States Senator La Follette of Wisconsin and allies in Congress are aiming to bankrupt railroads and nationalize all private property. He said railroads are the front line trenches and that private ownership should be maintained with government regulation only to the extent the people endorse.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
City
N. J
United States
la Follette
Wisconsin
Congress
W. R. Cole
Nashville, Chattanooga
Kiwanis Open Meet In Denver Debuts International Convention
In Denver on June 16 the eighth annual Kiwanis International convention opened with a 15 minute all Kiwanis night program led by Julius Brazil of Toronto. The ceremony featured singing and was broadcast by radio to 1,250 Kiwanis clubs in the United States and Canada with 88,000 members. Welcome addresses and brief talks opened the session as business sessions are slated to begin tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Denver
Kiwanis Club
Julius Brazil
Toronto
Canada
Johnson Wins Nomination in Minnesota Primary
Magnus Johnson, Minnesota dirt farmer-senator, was renominated on the farmer labor ticket by a large plurality in the state-wide primary returns as of 10 30 p m He defeated two opponents in St Paul on June 16.
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Associated Press
Paul
Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
Police hold as many suspects in Chicago mail train hold–up
Chicago authorities report seven arrests in the Robbery of a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul mail train near Rondout Illinois last Thursday night. Loot valued between 1 and 3 million dollars remains unrecovered. Police Chief Morgan Collins says all detainees are believed linked to the robbery while postal inspector A E Germer questions the identification. No federal warrants issued yet. No word on recovered money. A postal inspector dismisses theories of beer runners.
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Associated Press
Chicago
E. Germer
Germer
J. R. McWhorter
Rondout
Cook County
Edwin A. Welst
United States District Attorney
Federal
James H. Watson
Oklahoma
Miss Mead
Milwaukee
Tired, She Seeks Rest in Eternity in New York
Margaret Martin a 22 year old secretary to socialist leader Morris Hillquit divorced and weary of life ended her days in a Greenwich Village apartment last night She wore her prettiest lounging robe lit gas from a stove and died Four hours later police found her body A note to her mother asked forgiveness for hurting her and said she hoped to find rest where she is going An incomplete burial request was found in the note
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Associated Press
New York
Margaret Martin
Morris Hillquit
Greenwich Village
Montanans Meet in Butte for U D Meet Today
Montanans Wid Ought for U D hold their annual event in Butte with features set for today. Patriotic Women in Relief Corps and Auxiliaries conduct sessions, marking a busy first day of activities.
Butte Events Highlight Parade Band and Public Drill
Today features a morning and afternoon business session followed by a joint meeting at the courthouse to select the next meeting site. A group photo at the courthouse, a parade led by G A R marshal and Butte Mines band, a public W R C drill team demonstration, and a band concert by Butte Mines conclude the evening on Granite and Wyoming streets.
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G. A. Ree Osh
Court House
W. B. Harlan
Butte Mines Band
B. P.O. BE. Elks
Kalispell
Granite
Wyoming Streets
Montana
Butte Mines
Granite and
Veterans Gather for Three Day G A R Encampment in Butte
White haired Civil War veterans join the annual joint encampment of the G A R and United Spanish War Veterans in Montana. About 100 Grand Army men parade in blue on opening day. The event meets at Temple auditorium and the New Hotel Finlen with Knights of Columbus hosting the campfire. Mayor Horgan greets attendees as the session begins noting Northern victory in the Civil War and American triumph in the Spanish American War.
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Montana
Butte
Grand Army
Organizations of Fighters
Grant
Richmond
United Spanish War Veterans
Allied Organizations
Finlen
Temple
Knights of Columbus
Temple Auditorium
William D. Horgan
Joe Doe
Reply to Japan on way to Tokio
Washington June 16 The Washington government sent its reply to Japan over the protest regarding the new immigration law exclusion section. Ambassador Hankara delivered the note from Secretary Hughes and the text will be published in Tokyo and Washington simultaneously, likely Thursday. Newspapers were asked to refrain from predicting or describing the note before the official release.
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Associated Press
Washington
Japan
Tokio
Hankara
Hughes
Coolidge Averts Break in GOP Leadership at Cleveland
Washington reports a rift among Republican leaders at the Cleveland convention with Secretary Slemp threatening resignation over William Butler's campaign methods. President Coolidge intervened to place active campaign work under an advisory committee, denying a one man directorship and soothing tensions. Slemp signaled continued support and planned participation in campaign management.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cleveland
Coolidge
C. Bascom Slemp
William M. Butler
Butler
Slemp
Cincinnati
Low Air Pressure Likely Caused Class TNT Explosion
In San Pedro California on June 16 officials confirmed that low air pressure inside the U S S Mississippi gun mechanism contributed to the blast that killed 48 crewmen. Turret captain Walter C. Ebel backed turret No 2 plugman Francis Majewski in saying weak air pressure to clean barrels and close breeches left smoldering particles that could ignite new TNT charges during ramming.
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Associated Press
San Pedro
Cal
Sippi
Walter C. Ebel
Scalkaho road hailed as scenic Montana highway debut
More than 300 cars from Butte Anaconda and Bitter Root valley toured Skalkaho road on its first day of public travel. The Intermountain Transportation Co. ran a regular bus from Anaconda to Hamilton with return trips. Local praise credits Frank Cone and J B Goose for backing the project and notes state and federal interest and a $225000 cost, with Ravalli County taxes around $100000. Continued on Page 3 Column 4.
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Montana
Rocky Mountains
Butte
Anaconda
Bitter Root Valley
Intermountain Transportation Company
Hamilton
Bitter Root
Emil Torgerson
Frank Cone
Ravalis County
J. B. Goose
Kavalli County
Forestry Department
Raval County
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Horace Greer
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William Horgan
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