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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1924
Page
1
The Associated Press reports more than 100 people died in yesterday's tornado across Lorain Sandusky and other Ohio cities with Lorain suffering the most. City blocks were demolished and property losses may reach 50 million dollars. Rescue teams organized state troops kept order as hospitals treated hundreds injured.
The Democratic National Convention adopted a antiKlan plank by a narrow margin during a late night vote and moved on to candidate balloting. Officials note no clear split between McAdoo and Smith as they weigh nominating prospects amid ongoing deadlock and regional support shifts.
A June tornado across northern Ohio leaves Lorain with fifty nine dead and massive property loss estimated at 25 to 30 million dollars. Sandusky shows six dead. Cleveland seven. Mantua three. Akron one. Youngstown one. Two children drown near Weymouth. French Creek reports three dead and multiple homes demolished. Governor Donahoe tours the stricken area while martial law is not declared.
Paris reports Premier Herriot demands continued Ruhr occupation and funds to cover the cost. He stated leaving the Ruhr would abandon French rights and won a confidence vote 456 to 26 with 94 socialists abstaining.
Special Staff Correspondence from New York reports J. Bruce Kremer of Butte, vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee, claimed the right to step onto the platform but was halted by a deputy sergeant at arms. A brief exchange followed before officials intervened and the deputy was dismissed. Senator Walsh of Montana is noted for unofficial nominations for president and vice president amid a klan row atmosphere.
A skeleton found between Basin and Bernice is examined by Butte and Boulder officials and relatives as a possible match to Mrs. Ernest LaCasse missing since 1921. Dentists, hair, and clothing fragments are studied to confirm identity and revive a murder mystery.
Dr Adolph Barkan professor emeritus of ophthalmology at Stanford University has been elected honorary citizen of Ludwig Maximilian University Munich in recognition of his services alleviating distress among students. A Hungarian by birth he is a member of many scientific societies in Europe and America.
Mark Sullivan reports that as the convention begins Mec Adoo retains all delegate strength. The anti McAdoo faction shows seasoned leaders in parliamentary strategy and crowd psychology, including a famed jury lawyer, promising bold moves during floor actions. Continued on Page 8.
Spokane reports a fatal crash near Cheney two miles south, when an automobile carrying Mrs. G W Gibson, her 6 year old son Darel, and her in laws Mr and Mrs John Jordan was struck by a Chicago Milwaukee St Paul passenger train. Mr Gibson survived with minor injuries and was identified as publicity manager for McClintock Truckey Co. Witnesses say the car’s engine stalled on the track.
William G McAdoo told a June 29 rally that liquor interests big business and a corrupt press are trying to block his Democratic presidential bid. He accused bootleggers of spending heavily to sway delegates and urged supporters to stay seated in the convention hall as the battle begins. He warned against entertainment or threats and vowed no quarter to predatory interests.
William Churchill, son of a wealthy Chicagoan, died when the automobile he rode in with six companions overturned near North Brook. Louise Mayer, niece of the late Levy Mayer, and four other occupants were injured.
Chairman Walsh calls the convention to order at 9 30 E daylight time. The Rev. Gustav Arnold Carstensen delivers the invocation at Holy Rood church. Roll call by states begins for the vote on the presidential nomination.
On the eve of the Democratic National Convention balloting, top presidential hopefuls consolidate positions and issue confident pronouncements. Some candidates with weaker support plot quiet campaigns to exploit a potential breakaway from McAdoo or Smith as convention action unfolds.
Stuart MacLaren, British aviator, reported to have landed at Tay lower Burma, reached Hai Phong in Northeastern French Indo China on Sunday evening. He left this morning for Hongkong and is expected to arrive at 3 this afternoon.
David L. Rockwell McAdoo campaign manager says the Democratic national convention klan vote had no significance for presidential nominees. He notes no pressure by McAdoo supporters and cites Bryan that the klan issue had no place in the convention. E. H. Moore claims 244 klan delegates were seated and hints at reconsideration.
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