Minority Reports on Planks Presented at Democratic Convention
A minority report on the League of Nations question and on the Ku Klux Klan issue will be presented at the Democratic national convention. Debate delayed action as committee split over league emphasis and the klan plank. The compromise league plank, drawn by Young Clarke Baker Lucking, calls for outlawing war and backing world peace through the League and world court. Continued on Page 2.
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Compromise League
Owen D. Young
New York
Dawes Reparations Commission
John H. Clarke
League of Nations Non-Partisan Association
Newton D. Baker
Caraway
Arkansas
Alfred E. Lucking
Michigan
Democratic Party
United States
America
League of Nations
World Court of Justice
Labor leaders split over McAdoo Smith as best labor candidate
New York June 27 labor chiefs mostly in railroad ranks call for McAdoo nomination to unite organized labor but James A Holland counters that labor leaders who know both records favor Governor Smith. The six signers say McAdoo has unqualified support of wage earners and oppose the Republican platform. The piece notes a split within the Democratic ranks ahead of the Cleveland progressive conference.
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Associated Press
New York
William G. McAdoo
Alfred H. Smith
McAdoo
Cleveland
James A. Holland
New York State Federation of Labor
Railway Labor Board
J. A.franklin
Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders’ Union
J. G. Luhrson
The
American Train Dispatchers
EK. Millimen
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Republican Party
Republican Convention
Conference For Progressive Political Action
Wall Street
Democratic Party
Alfred E. Smith
Labor
New York Federation of Labor
Smith
Delegates Stand Pat on McAdoo Bid at Convention
New York June 27 There is no net change in delegate lineup as delegates arrive for the convention. McAdoo leads with about twice as many delegates as any rival but has not sparked a rapid early band wagon push. Anti McAdoo forces have made only minor gains and McAdoo is expected to endure a long floor fight with possible slight shifts in delegate support across ballots. Continued on Page 7 Column 1.
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New York
McAdoo
Sach
Two Lives Lost in Plane Crash Near Akron
Miss Elwilda Wickersham, 21, of Cuyahoga Falls, and Howard R. Calvert of Medina, were killed when the airplane she piloted crashed about 1,000 feet onto the ground at Stow aviation field near Akron.
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Associated Press
Akron
Ohio
Elwilda Wickersham
Cuyahoga Falls
Howard R. Calvert
Medina
Stow Aviation Field
Here
Democratic National Convention Nears Nomination Clash
After four days of rhetoric the Democratic National Convention readies for a final showdown on nominees and policies. Informal nominations were added for the last of 16 presidential candidates as the platform rush continues, with the Klan plank to be perfected on the floor and balloting likely start after a night session. McAdoo and Smith remain the front runners with Davis Ralston Glass and Ritchie among others claiming momentum as open questions linger over League of Nations support. Campaign camps prepare for impact as the platform committee seeks a tangible basis for debate amid bitter debate over open condemnation of the Klan.
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Associated Press
New York
Ku Klux Klan
McAdoo
Smith
John W. Davis
Ralston
Glass
Ritchie
League of Nations
Platform Committee
Convention Program And Opening Proceedings
Convention called to order by Chairman Walsh at 9 30 a m eastern daylight saving time. Prayer by Rev John Roach Straton Calvary Baptist Church New York Platform remarks and committee reports begin as part of the session for the presidential nomination proceedings.
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Associated Press
Walsh
John Roach Straton
Calvary Baptist Church
New York
Ting
Day and Night Air Mail Starts Tuesday Across 885 Mile Route
A 1460 mile night and day air mail system from Chicago to Rock Springs will light the route with 6.279 billion candle power. Night service spans Chicago to Cheyenne 885 miles with main terminals at Chicago Iowa City Omaha North Platte and Cheyenne. Divisional fields 22 to 25 miles apart use 4.6 million candle power beacons and acetylene flashes every three miles on six foot platforms. Wyoming divisional fields Pinebluff Burns emergency fields at multiple towns equipped with 5 million candle power towers and wind cones.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Rock Springs
Wyo
Cheyenne
Iowa City
Iowa
Omaha
Neb
North Platte
Wyoming
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Wederal
Laramie
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Rock River
Medicine Bow
Walcott
Cherokee
Wamsutter
Biller Creek
Salt Wells
Leaders seek to avert Klan clash at convention floor
Alarmed by a possible fight over a Ku Klux Klan plank, diverse leaders meet in New York to devise a plan to smooth tensions before balloting for the presidential nominee. Key figures include William G. McAdoo aides and national committee chairmen as night sessions continue.
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Associated Press
New York
David L. Rickwell
William G. McAdoo
Norman E. Mack
George Brennan
Illinois
B. H. Moore
Youngstown
Ohio
35 Hour Mail Trips Start July 1
New York reports that the 35 hour air mail service from New York to San Francisco will begin July 1 with six planes relaying mail across the country. Postmaster Edward M. Morgan said the new service will operate daily year round, carried by airplanes including sealed parcels up to 5 pounds 8 ounces in weight and not exceeding 84 inches in total length and girth. The current service takes 85 flying hours with night halts, delivering over four days.
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Associated Press
New York
San Francisco
Edward M. Mrogan
Underwood Presses Klan Denunciation on Platform
New York June 27. Senator Underwood presses for a platform denunciation of the Ku Klux Klan as convention battles unfold. His supporters claim the resolutions committee deliberations will boost his bid, arguing McAdoo and Smith cannot win and that anti Klan sentiment from Smith voters may swing to Underwood during balloting.
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Associated Press
New York
Underwood
Alabama
Resolutions Committee
McAdoo
Smith
Maloney's Voice Fails at Critical Moment in New York
W H Maloney of Butte Montana lost his voice while seconding Governor Smith at the Madison Square Garden rally. He could not finish his brief speech and had to omit the peroration and closing sentences, joking that his voice was plum worn after long shouting. He attributed the lapse to overuse and urged others to keep speeches concise.
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Standard
Madison Square Garden
New York
W. H. Maloney
Butte
Mont
Smith
Maloney
Governor Smith
Prairies
Hill Is Sued for Breach of Promise
Walter J. Hill faces a $200,000 breach of promise suit filed by Mrs. Bessie Gottlieb of Chicago. Process servers sought him in St Paul as they left papers at the Hill home on Lake Minnetonka after he evaded service. Gottlieb alleges Hill asked her to marry and she obtained a divorce to do so.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul
Walter J. Hill
James J. Hill
Empire Builder
Bessie Gottlieb
Chicago
Hill
Lake Minnetonka
Gottlieb
Danner Set to Die for 1920 Double Murder
Bozeman, June 27 Seth Orrin Danner, convicted of murdering Mrs Florence Sprouse and her husband John Sprouse in 1920 while families camped along the Yellowstone trail, faces execution Friday July 18 at 1 30 pm. Judge B B Law ordered the date after a prolonged appeal, with a death watch and guards to prevent miscarriage of justice.
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Associated Press
Bozeman
Seth Orrin Danner
Florence Sprouse
B. B.law
John Sprouse
Danier
Yellowstone Trail
Central Park
Danner
Supreme Court
District Court
Law
Democratic platform fights over League and Klan
New York June 27 the platform committee approved a national referendum on American membership in the League of Nations by 34 to 16. The panel then opened a major debate on the Ku Klux Klan with rival reports to be submitted at the convention. A near all night session was planned to finalize the platform for presentation.
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Associated Press
New York
League of Nations
Ku Klux Klan
League
Florida
Clarke-Young
Virginia Delegates Cheer Davis Greeting at Convention
West Virginia supporters of John W. Davis placed his name for the Democratic presidential nomination and welcomed the reception his name received at the convention. The long list of nominees included Davis last among many, as the crowd rallied despite fatigue with prolonged speeches.
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Associated Press
New York
West Virginia
John W. Davie
West
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