McAdoo Loses Ground as Davis Grows in Democratic Ballots
At the Democratic convention in New York on July 1 McAdoo slipped after the fifteenth ballot with Missouri shifting allegiance to John W. Davis. Davis gained strength on successive ballots while Smith made small gains, and the unit rule was repeatedly challenged as states shifted votes.
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George R. Nolmes
Madison Square Garden
New York
William G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Missouri
John W. Davis
Wm. G. McAdoo
Governor Smith
West Virginia
Louisiana
Wyoming
Mississippi
Davis
Florida
Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Kell
Ralston
Underwood
Cox
Robinson
Ritchie
Governor Davis
Walsh
Copeland
Bryan
Glass
Brown
Saulsbury
Harrison
Fred H. Brown
New Hampshire
Arkansas
Wonderwood
Gov. Davis
Govenor Smith
Connecticut
Gass
Buulsbury
Hut
Gov. J. M. Davis
Thomas J. Walsh
Ninteenth
J. W. Davis
Gov. J. M. Davin
Kalaton
McAdoo-Smith
John W.wis
Senator of Glass
Virginia
Samuel Ralston
Indiana
Oklahoma
SiAdoo
Tennessee
San Francisco
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Kansas
Jonathan M. Davis
Carter Glass
Viginian
House
Wilson
Senate
John W. Dark
Andé
Lousiana
Mid-Wes
Brea
Tle
Dark Horse Emerges in Democratic Convention Deadlock
Amid a Democratic National Convention stalemate between McAdoo and Smith, a potential compromise candidate gains attention as ballots stretch into the day. McAdoo leads with 479 votes, Smith with 405.5, while hopefuls like Davis, Glass, and Ralston vie for support as talks of unit rules and regional loyalties shape the fight.
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George R. Holmes
I. N. S. Staff Corp T
New York
William G. McAdoo
al Smith
Radio Noise From New York Routs Pomeroy Monday
Telegraph and telephone wires buzzed with Democratic national convention chatter. Mayor Savage reports his phone was tied up all day by the riot of broadcasted contest results and could not reach central services.
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Pomeroy
New York
Chase Radio
Eix
Savage
Central
Labor frame own measures for next fight
The American Federation of Labor outlines a 1920 presidential campaign program seeking more self-help and constructive laws. It calls for honesty in public office and rejects private gain, urging suppression of graft and corruption while promoting direct relations between labor and industry.
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Roberts. Thornburgh
Washington
American Labor
American Federation of Labor
Federation
American Federation National Nonpartisan Political Campaign Committee
T American Labor Movement
Japanese Radicals Attack Our Flag in Tokyo Protest
In Tokyo early today unknown Japanese tore down the United States embassy flag in protest of the immigration law excluding Japan. Extra police were on duty after threats of an anti-American demonstration. Foreign Minister Shidiarn was to address the diet on government policy regarding the measure.
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Tokio
United States
Shidiarn
Diet
Japan
Water shortage warning as Herrold dam failure drains Athens supply
The city reports a water crisis due to breakaway Herrold dam lowering pressure and depleting the reservoir. Director Romine urges all consumers to conserve water and limit hose use for sprinkling and washing until repairs restore the supply. The situation is not yet acute but could worsen in a large fire if not controlled. Limited pumpage and reserve water prompt caution.
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Athens
Sero Yreen
Romine
Ohio Students Relate Horrors of Cyclone Night
Two Ohio university students Schofield and Evans describe surviving a deadly cyclone that struck Lorain on Saturday night. They were sheltering at Seventh Avenue and Broadway when wind tore roofs from buildings and collapsed the room they had occupied. The roof caved in moments after they fled toward stairs, saving their lives as debris filled the shelter.
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Schofield
Lo Evans
Lorain
Ohio University
Ohio City
Evans
Winnakes
Broadway
Schofield and Evans
First Session AF JOINT GATHERING OPENS AT LOFFAN
Logan reporters note the joint miners and operators meeting begins at 2 pm Tuesday in Lofdan with Afiens named chair. Nicholas Monsarst stands in. Conrad Wein secretary and James Vercoe assistant secretary. Fifty nine delegates attend as J M Foster addresses during organization.
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Logan
Loffan
T. T. Biddle
Afiens
Nicholas Monsarst
Columbus
Conrad Wein
Murray City
James Vercoe Athens
J. M. Foster
Wv. D. McKinney
Restless Day Amid Quiet Democratic Convention
The paper notes a day of rest with ongoing heavy backroom bargaining. Operatives and backers push long hours of talks and deals to secure a favored candidate or influence Washington. George Harvey is cited as someone with real power and insight into the elusive strategy.
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Can
Last June Bride Receives Athens County License 1921
Last June 30 1921 Athens County issued the final June marriage license to Vina May Buchanan of Hockingport and Winnie Batley of Headsville. A license also went to Richard K. Randolph 22 laborer of Guysville and Nellie M. Dunfee 19 of Coolville with Magistrate T. McBride to officiate.
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Vina May Buchanan
Hockingport
Athens County
Miss Buchanan
Winnie Batley
Heedsville
Richard K. Randolph
Guysyville
NeHie M. Dunfee
Coolville
T. McBride
Fishing Is Good Bellefontaine Says Game Protector
Blue gill fishing is better here now than in ten years says Herman Nolir game protector at Indian Lake Park. He is cited as an authority on local outdoor activity and fishery conditions.
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Bellefontained
Herman Nolir
Indian Lake Park
Fourth of July Parade by Ku Klan Group Planned
Plans outline a large celebration by Knights of the Ku Klux Klan from Henry, Williams, Fulton and Defiance counties in Defiance. A parade is set as a feature amid a city ordinance banning masked parades.
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Defiance
Knights of the Ku Klinux Klan
Henry
Williams
Fulton
Speedy writer tracks 90 mph flight to Louisville
Maurice Hutton aviation editor of the local newspaper traveled as a passenger to Louisville Kentucky and, at 90 miles per hour, filed a rapid account of the flight.
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TON. O
Maurice Hutton
Louisville
New Oil Field to Be Developed in Bowman's Run
Reports say a new oil well struck on the Lucius Cross farm in Bowman's Run near Nial Salser's. Drilled to 1690 feet, with 16 feet of grit, initial slight oil shows gave way to a good showing after being shot. The find is in entirely new oil territory near Cross Mill and attracts renewed county attention.
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Pomeroy
Lucius Cross
Bowman's Run
Nial Salser's
Cross Mill
Three New Members In Athens Rotary
At the Tuesday noon meeting of the Athens Rotary club three new members were introduced Frank Beasley miller James D Brown banker and Sr Bryan president of the Ohio University. Dr Silas Evans president of Ripon University spoke on a world movement aiming to better humanity saying it is outside church and politics and not organized.
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Athens Rotary Club
Silas Evans
Ripon
Wis
Athens
Ohio University
Frank Beasley
Miller James D. Brown
Sr. Bryan
Evans
Merchants to Start Half Holiday on Wednesdays
Delaware city merchants plan a half holiday on Wednesdays starting July 9 to ease the heat through the summer months.
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Delaware, D
Miraculous Escape From Tornado Ruins At State Theatre
Lorain Ohio July 1 Four persons were pulled alive from the ruins of the State Theatre after a tornado destroyed the building killing at least 70 people. Rescue workers freed a group of survivors who had been buried for about four hours under fallen timbers and debris. Medical staff say their chances of recovery remain guarded.
Refusing to Give Out the Missing in Lorain Horror
Lorain Ohio July 1 requests for missing persons information continue at Red Cross and city offices. Red Cross withholds list of those reported lost and not identified in the dead. Rain flooded morgues as tor nado fears lingered and a ship with coffins arrived to load victims for Cleveland aid.
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Lorain
Red Cross
Cleveland
Destructive Meigs County Storm Destroys Bridges and Livestock
Meigs County officials estimate eight to ten thousand dollars in damage from Sunday morning’s storm. Bridges and culverts were destroyed while livestock and poultry losses rose near Rocksprings and along streams. Farmers report floodwater depths and crop losses across multiple communities.
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Meigs County
Pomeroy
Meigs County Commissioners
Googleins
Thomas Forkman
Charles Gilkey
Chester
Insurance Man of Marietta Is Dead
John W. Crooks 52, vice-president and treasurer of the Ohio Farmers Insurance Co. and former State Insurance examiner, died of cancer at his Leroy home. Born in Marietta, he attended local schools and graduated from Marietta College. his wife Ida Moore of Marietta survives.
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Columbus
John W. Crooks
The
Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Company
State Insurance Department
Leroy
Crooks
Marietta
Marietta College
Ida Moore
Marrietta
Workers Busy Among Ruins of Play House in Lorain
Lorain Ohio July 1 rescue and recovery continue after Saturday tornado toll rises to 72 identified dead. Officials report one dead at Red Cross and 27 funerals planned as search expands for 26 missing in the East Side ruins including the State Theatre and Crystal Restaurant. Looting prompts militia orders to shoot to kill in the Colorco Avenue district while funerals for many victims proceed with restricted attendance.
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Lorain
Red Cross
State Theatre
Crystal Restaurant
Derbis
Chamber of Commerce Wea
Ohio
Lfe
Anna
Helen Hanyak
Margaret Powers
St. Joseph's Hospital
Addtedor
Margaret
Colorco Avenue
Get Out the Vote planned by Athens County League
The Athens County League of Women Voters plans a Get Out the Vote campaign before the August primaries. Representative women from the county will meet at 2 PM Wednesday in the courtroom to discuss canvass plans and seek cooperation from all women’s organizations to mobilize the largest possible vote.
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Athens County League of Women Voters
Athens
Ohio to vote relief funds for Lorain stricken city
A special session of the Ohio legislature will be asked to approve state treasury funds for Lorain relief if Governor Donasay heeds Cleveland council requests. Police officers who had been in Lorain since Saturday were withdrawn yesterday as relief workers and trucks continue aid today.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lorain
Donas Hey
Cleveland Council
Free Assistance on Soldier Bonus Inquiries From Washington
The Washington Information Bureau offers authoritative help on the soldier bonus act. Contact Frederic J. Haskin in Washington for inquiries, with postcard return postage of two cents.
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Washington
Frederic J. Naaskin
Rers
Tim Ag
Addrens
Federick Waskin
Drederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger
Inforamatiele
Uremi
Washington, D. C
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