McAdoo Slipping as Davis Faces Antiwest Push in Nomination Fight
In the Democratic convention McAdoo loses ground while Davis stalls under Bryan opposition. Smith shows potential strength as Ralston Glass Walsh and Robinson are discussed as possible eventual nominees amid unit-rule erosion and regional blocs in the South and Midwest.
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George R. Holmes
I. N.S
New York
McAdoo
Davis
Bryan
Smith
Indiana
Carter Glass
Virginia
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Joe T. Robinson
Arkansas
Ralston
Glass
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Walsh
Robinson
Missouri
Oklahoma
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Hiorida
Iowa
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Mr. McAdoo
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Slavis
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Alston
Pat
McAdoo Dominates Ballots in Democratic Convention Drift
Reported ballot tallies show William Gibbs McAdoo leading the Democratic convention with 444,610 votes on the ninth ballot while opponents including Smith and Davis gain small fractions. Rumors of backroom strategies suggest efforts to sideline McAdoo may influence future rounds as delegates tread a cautious path.
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Louis Seibold
MelAdoo
Smith
McAdoo
Lorain calls for nationwide aid in rebuilding efforts
Governor Donahey due in Lorain to meet the Committee of 25. City officials urge broad national support for recovery after the Saturday storm with estimated damage up to 49 million dollars. Red Cross lists 59 identified dead, more bodies expected. 200 injured. utilities and business slowly resuming.
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Frank Maloy
Lorain
A. V. Donahey
Lorain Relief Fund Plans Under State Board Action
Details progress on using a 75 000 dollar state emergency board grant for Lorain and Sandusky relief. Fifty thousand funds will sustain about 1 300 National Guard members in the storm area, twenty five thousand aids Governor Donahey relief efforts. Otto W Brauch to train workers for a temporary employment office as cleanup begins.
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Columbus
State
Emprsency Board
Lorain
Sandusky
Donahey
Relief Commission
State Emergency Board
H. R. Vytter
Otto W. Brach
State Division of Labor Statistics and Employment
Lorain to Seek Funds After Tornado Devastation
Lorain officials meet with Governor Donahey in Cleveland to secure funds for recovery after a weekend tornado. The Red Cross lists 199 dead, pending duplicate removals, while downtown cleanup nears completion aside from the State Theater ruins. Fire departments stand ready in nearby cities as gas service is restored.
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Lorain
Donahey
Cleveland
Red Cross
State Theatre
Federal tax on long distance messages reduced
Cleveland date July 2 tele phone and telegraph costs were reduced today to all users of lines for long distance purposes. The act repealing the federal tax on such messages became effective. The tax formerly levied at five cents on messages under fifty cents and one cent on those over sixty cents is no longer in effect.
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Cleveland, O
Mail Order Bride Divorce Filed in Logan County
Logan Ohio July 2 The daily reports C N Smith of Haydenville files for divorce from Henrietta Smith alleging gross neglect and fault after a 1924 Logan marriage arranged via a matrimonial agency The petition claims she left him after 15 days and sought a share of his property She allegedly urged his beer production and reported him to the county sheriff leading to his arrest and fine The plaintiff seeks a divorce.
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Logan
C. N. Smith
Haydenville
Henrietta Smith
Hocting
Booze Prisoners Lead Prison List in Hocking County
Logan Ohio July 2 sixty prisoners were confined in the Hocking county jail for the quarter ended June 30 the largest number in years except last year when 73 were incarcerated. Illicit liquor violations accounted for the bulk with 49 cases. nine for threatening conduct. Two women were held one for liquor possession and one for abandoning her children. The ages ranged from seventeen to sixty one.
Mail Flight Reaches Checkerboard Field Ahead of Schedule
Pilot W. C. Hopson landed the eastbound night and day airmail at Checkerboard Field at 1:30 a. m., five minutes early after departing Omaha at 2:05 a. m. with 22 mail pouches aboard. The piece notes the English poet laureate’s lifetime tenure remains unaffected by government shifts.
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Chicago
W. C. Hopson
Omaha
Crawford named Nelsonville public schools director
Supt O O Crawford of Circleville was elected director of Nelsonville public schools by the board of education in an adjourned session. The one year term carries a $3000 salary. Crawford, 48, married with four children, has rural school experience and strong Ohio ties. He will move to Nelsonville and begin familiarizing himself with local conditions before the new term starts.
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Nelsonville
O. O. Crawford
Circleville
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio State
Crawford
West Virginia
Ohio
Vernon Reigle
Echoos
State Department
State Educational Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Board of Education
Herrold Bridge Washout Prompts Dam Repair Work
The washout at Herrold Bridge prompted a repair effort started Tuesday afternoon by a crew under county surveyor J H Sands. Rock fill is being placed to protect the dam and nearby water wells as the White dam continues to threaten the water supply.
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Herrold Place
J. H. Sands
Hocking
Zenner Trophy Tourney Qualifiers Set at Athens Club
The qualifying rounds for the Zenner Trophy will be played at Athens Country Club tomorrow afternoon July 3. Sixteen players advance to final match play with handicap. the winner gains possession of the trophy.
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Athens Country Club
Fishing Better Here Now Says Park Protector
Herman Nohr, game protector at Indian Lake Park, asserts bluegill fishing is better than at any time in the last ten years, a claim he makes based on his knowledge of the area and fish population.
Bank of Athens named relief funds depository for Lorain area
Governor Donahey wired that Bank of Athens is collecting agency and depository for storm relief funds. Statewide solicitation directs all funds for Lorain Sandusky and nearby towns to be left with the Bank of Athens at once.
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Donahey
Bank of Athens
Lorain
Sandusky
Bryan Takes Hand In Fight For MpadoC To Prevent Riot
Davis loses on ballot to day through the Nebraskan break is staged many scraps staged during excitement over ballots.
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Bryan
Mpadoc
Ariot
Davis
Day
McAdoo Gains Ground in Democratic Nominating Fight
At Madison Square Garden on July 2 William G McAdoo rallied after a low 404.5 on ballot 33 and won Mississippi’s 20 votes from John W Davis on 34. Bryan praised Mississippi’s shift as McAdoo marches sparked parades while Missouri and Michigan weigh swings. A near clash over banners and a split Missouri vote highlighted tense moments as anti McAdoo factions watched.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
William G McAdoo
McAdoo
Mississippi
John W. Davis
William J. Bryan
MccAdoo
Missouri
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Smith
Ralston
Walsh
Oklahoma
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Nelile Summerville
B. J. Saunders
C. Dunn
West
Davis
Missori
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Ferris
West Virgint
W. J. Bryan
West Virginia
Florida
Wild Bill
Lyons
Roll calls may soon start boosting of some nationally known things
A humorous look at how advertising and roll calls could politicize the Democratic convention in Madison Square Garden. Delegates tease about naming brands and using the roll call to drum up publicity while noting the news of Republican nomination timing and historic events.
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William J. Widget
Tue Hieh Price Grocery
Madison Square Garden
Coolidge
Yanks
al Kansas
St. Louis
Chicago Fire
Lee
Grant
Appommattox Court House
Walsh Is Popular Democratic Hero With Delegates
New York July 2 Chairman Walsh of the Democratic National Convention stands as the party beacon in this campaign citing Washington scandals and calls for a house cleaning. The Montana senator is praised for exposing the Fall, Doheny and Sinclair case prompting indictments. Renewed talks of a Ralston Smith ticket surface as New York Governor Smith hints at the vice presidency but rejects McAdoo.
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New York
Walsh
Washington
Montana
Fall
Doheny
Sinclair
Ralston
Smith
McAdoo
Dave
Miners Officials Attend Meet In Logan
Logan July 2. Besides United Mine Workers delegates space in the city for the joint conference between miners and operators a number of other Mine Worker officials are present. Included are Lee Hall district president William Rey vice president G W Savage secretary Richard Campbell president of sub district No 2 Frank Ledzinski president of sub district No 5 David Watkins president of sub district No 6 and Frank tender secretary of sub district 6.
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Logan
United Mine Workers
Minersa
Lee Hall
William Rey
G. W. Savage
Richard Campbell
Frank Ledzinski
David Watkins
Frank
Smith Hope Still Strong At Democratic Convention
The Smith camp remains confident as votes swing amid McAdoo setbacks and Davis gains. Smith managers plan a New York vote surprise, aiming to show steady two day gains while McAdoo shots his bolt, with no vice presidency in doubt.
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New York
McAdoo
John W. Davis
Goy
al Smith
Smith
Smith Managera
Davin
Road clash settled over Meigs County road duties
Meigs County officials and County Engineer Hysell resolved friction over road building duties after a Columbus mediator. J W Lee of Sutton township named foreman for Racine Letart and Bashan roads. An exposure of 159 dollars on the Pome Nease Settlement road was approved to aid Forest Run miners and their families.
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Racine-Letart
New Bashan
Sutton Township
Pome Nease
Beign
Forest Run
Albany Grange Ice Cream Supper at Potter Lawn
An ice cream supper will be held by the Albany Grange on the lawn of A. E. Potter's residence in Hebbardsville on Friday evening, July 4. Everyone is invited.
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Hebbardsville
Albany Grange
A. E. Potter
Why Not Keep Bees Begin on a Small Scale and Learn
A short guide urging beginners to start beekeeping on a small scale, study the problem, and gain experience gradually. It notes no long preparation is needed and mentions a free Government booklet on beekeeping available via a Washington Information call and a coupon with return postage.
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Washington Information Call
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