Give and Take Fight Opens in the East Today
George R Holmes reports from New York that the Democratic scene shifts from ritual skirmish to delegate bargaining in Chicago. Bryan says Al Smith will not be the nominee while Davis and Davis allies boast Wall Street ties and records. Ralston gains Hoosier backing as Robinson, Houston and others loom in the race for the ticket. Houston is urged as top timber by Wilson’s aides before death.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
al Smith
Bryan
Florida
McAdoo
Davis
Wall Street
West
Tom Taggart
Ralston
Robinson
Arkansas
San Francisco
Houston
Texas
New York
Smith
Democratic Platform Clash Over Denouncing Klan Intensifies
In New York on June 19 the push to insert a plank denouncing the Ku Klux Klan gained virtual certainty as Illinois boss George E. Brennan and Indiana leader Thomas Taggart hinted they favored such a declaration. Brennan said, I call em by name if I had my way, while Taggart opposed the Klan due to its chosen Republican candidate in Indiana. The coming fall fight is set to become a clear Klan confrontation.
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New York
George E. Brennan
Illinois
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Brennan
Taggart
Democratic leaders descend on New York for garden convention clash
Principal figures of the Democratic party gather in New York for next week's convention battle. McAdoo and Smith lead rival camps directing delegate counts as two-thirds rule and unit rule foment disputes among factions. About 2140 delegates loom, with Smith claiming over 406 by ballot five and McAdoo in line for roughly 450 early votes.
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Democratic Party
New York
William McAdoo
al Smith
lcAdoo
Smith
McAdoo
Thomas B Love
Texas
McAde
George F. Trennan
Illinois
Srim
Chicago
San Francisco
Baltimore
Garden
Brennan
Underwood
Alabama
Davis
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
David F. Houston
Ralston
Robinson
Houston
Adele
McAd
Ohio Synod in Yearly Sessions Opens in Pomeroy
The Ohio District Synod at Peace Evangelical Church in Pomeroy opens with strong turnout of laymen and ministers from across Ohio. Bible study led by Rev. E G Kuenzler kicks off daily sessions. papers on War or Peace and Christian Education for Youth are scheduled. evening talks cover Foreign Missions and Religious Education by Rev. Lehmann and Rev. Schlundt. Public welcome at all sessions and services.
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Pomeroy, O
Ohio District Synod
Peace Evangelical Church
Pomeroy
Ohio
Evangelical Synod
E. G. Kuenzler
Kenton
Paul Saleste
A. M
E. J. Spell
T. Lehmann
Theo. Schlundt
R. J. Loew
A. H. Becker
J. E. Digel
Drowns in Ohio River near Cincinnati
Roy J. Kennedy, ten, drowned in the Ohio river in Cincinnati last night while swimming. He was seized by cramps after entering the water.
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Cincinnati
Roy J.kennedy
Ohio
Porter calls for halting mental expert use in murder case
Dr. James P. Porter of Ohio University urges a disinterested state stance and focus on facts in the Leopold and Loeb case. He warns against diagnosing crime through experts on both sides and argues heredity and environment jointly shape youths, not wealth or schooling alone.
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James P. Porter
Ohio University
Leopold
Loeb
Porter
Persia
Egypt
Alexander the Great
Macedonia
Self Confidence Helps Give the British Credit
A column contrasts confidence and overconfidence with Caesar and Napoleon myths. It notes McAdoo’s Eastward rush and declares him the leading candidate, asserting belief as a major factor in victory. The piece forecasts a forty percent edge from confidence and hints at continuation on Page Four.
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McAdoo
Lwin
Automats and a Drunk in Cincinnati Story
The piece mocks prohibition innovations by recounting William Wagner of Cincinnati calling police to dispatch a drunk for arrest. The tale describes Wagner using the police wagon service as a cab, with fare billed as the cost of court, and the police reportedly delivering him to jail.
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Cincinnati
William Wagner
Central Avenue
Wagner
Hughes releases Japan from verbal immigration agreement
Secretary of State Hughes formally releases Japan from the gentlemen's agreement on immigration in a note to Tokyo. Washington notes the law must be enforced and Japan now decides whether to abrogate the pact or let it remain in force for future use in regulating Orientate immigration.
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Washington
Hughes
Gy Sentlemen
Japan
Coolidge
United States
Tokio
Masanao Hanihara
Big Damage Suits Filed in Newark After Bridge Collapse
Attorneys for Baltimore and Ohio filed three suits in Federal court seeking a total of 120000 in damages. The cases stem from a Baltimore and Ohio engine falling through the Hog Run bridge five miles south of Newark on March 29, causing the deaths of three trainmen.
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Cleveland
Baltimore and Ohio
Hog Run
Newark
TownsEnd Oil & Gas Co. Second Well at Fisher Shows Promise
The Townsend oil group reports its second Berea sand well near Fisher depot, 700 feet west of a recent large gas well. Drilling reached 1137 feet with 209 feet of oil exposed in two hours and the hole half full by evening. Production estimates range from 25 to 50 barrels daily. next well site pending stockholder review.
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Townsend Oil & Gas Co
Berea
Fisher Station
Fisher
Penrod Castle
Townsend Company
Ohio University summer enrollment nears last year's total
About 1225 students registered by noon Thursday for Ohio University's summer session, with officials expecting final enrollment near last summer's 1384. Registrations rose 19 percent since Tuesday as larger-city teachers delay school release, and admissions rules have drawn a higher quality class. Dorms are full and overflow has shifted to private lodgings.
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Ohio University
F. B. Dilley
Milley
Ohio
Marietta College
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ceitrt
Athens
Red Cross Awards Presented to Ohio University Students
Miss Irma Stanfield received seven Life Saving Certificates from the national Red Cross offices to award to girls who excelled in lifesaving work under Miss Ruth Savage at Ohio University this year. Recipients include Eloise Trimble Dorothy Slutz Janice Battin and others from Athens Dayton Philadelphia Youngstown and Marietta. Certificates bear the signatures of President Calvin Coolidge national officer Mabel Boardman and local officials.
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American Red Cross
Irma Stanfield
Iest
Ruth ‘Savage
Ohio University
Athens
Eloise Trimble
Dorothy Slutz
Janice Battin
Julia Leonard
Dayton
Margaret Cooper
Philadelphia
Penn
Amber Cross
Youngstown
Mildred Linchcome
Marietta
Calvin Coolidge
The
Red Cross
Mabel J. Boardman
Judge Payne
John H. Preston
Athens County
Miners District in West Virginia Suspended
Indianapolis June 19 Official circular from John T. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America announces that District No. 17 West Virginia has been suspended and control of the district’s affairs has been assumed by the International Union.
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Indianapolis
John T. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America Today
West Virginia
International Usion
Coal Mines Sold At Auction In Harrison County
The United Coal Mines Company mines in Green township were sold at Harrison county courthouse auction for 18004 dollars. Buyers include J. G. Fuirman of Pittsburgh J. 8. Cookson of Steubenville and Emanuel Wright with George Collins of Jewett.
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Cadiz
United Coal Mines Company
Green Township
Harrison County
J. G. Fuirman
Pittsburgh
Smaller amounts expended on eats
Washington June 19 Retail food prices fell two tenths of one per cent in May from April 1924. The Labor Department also reported that the average family expenditure for food decreased 2 per cent for the year ending May 15. From May 15, 1913 to May 15, 1924 overall food prices rose 46 per cent.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Airman Escapes Death By Very Narrow Margin
Dayton Ohio June 19 Lieutenant John A MacReady survived a fatal drop after his De Havilland aircraft lost power over Dayton. He parachuted free at about 8 000 feet, landed near a ravine, and was rescued after his chute became snagged in a tree. The plane crashed with a large explosion as fuel tanks ruptured.
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Dayton
John A. MacReady
Columbus
McCookfield
MackKeady
MacReady
de Haviland
Scioto River Now Holds Two Bodies
The swollen Scioto River in Columbus Ohio held the bodies of two boys who drowned while at play. One victim was Charles Snyder 18 and the other Conrad Sherman who fell from a raft. Police warned parents to keep children away from the river as rescue efforts continued.
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Columbus
Scioto
Charles Snyder
Conrad Sherman
State session of road chiefs at Cleveland meeting
C H Bryson secretary manager of the Athens County Automobile Club heads to Cleveland for the semi annual Ohio Good Roads Federation session at Euclid Beach Park. He presides over State Counsellors and Board of Trustees discussions on highway policy financing and labor reduction measures with Ohio needing about 50 million dollars annually for roads.
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C. H. Bryson
Athens County Automobile Club
Cleveland
Ohio Good Roads Federation
Bryson
Federation
Athens
Perry
Hocking
Vinton
Meigs
Morgan
Washington
Euclid Beach Park
Board of Trustees
Ohio
State Highway Department
Body of Wanamaker Sent to Akron for Burial
The body of State Supreme Court Judge R. M. Wanamaker who jumped from a hospital window will be sent to Akron at noon for burial there tomorrow. State Supreme Court associates and family will accompany the body. Funeral services are set for 2:30 PM at Billow's Chapel with Supreme Court judges as honorary pallbearers.
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Columbus
State Supreme Court
R. M. Wanamaker
Akron
Hburia
Big Fam
Billow’s
Bupreme Court
Veteran miner John Horn visits Logan convention
Logan Ohio June 19 The Hovking district miners held a special convention in Logan. John Horn of Congo, a veteran unionist, attended as a keen observer though not a delegate. At 71 he remains active as a check weighman and helped organize the local effort, with ongoing dexterity at the shovel in Local No. 81.
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Logan, O
Logan
John Horn
Congo
Life of Logan Business Leader John W. Jones Fades
John W. Jones 82 died in Baltimore after an operation. A Civil War veteran, bank executive, and longtime Logan figure, he chaired in business ventures with Magoon, led the lumber and clay interests, and served as elder of the Presbyterian church. Funeral planned Friday at the Presbyterian church with burial in Oak Grove.
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Logan
John W. Jones
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Naomi
Hattie Jones
Jones Logan
Josen
Business Mathiers
William Bowen
Jin Logan
Union Furnace
Gore
Haydenville
Hayden Interests
Haydensville
August Magoon
Hocking Clay Mfg. Co
Logan Clay Products Co
Jones & Magoon
the Lumber and Supply Co
Jones
First National Bank of
Iowa
Mr. Jones
Miami
Fla
Mingo Lodge
A. M. Logan
Hock-Hoc
Pennsylvania Delegation to Back Governor Smith at Convention
John H. Bigelow announced in Scranton that Pennsylvania's Democratic delegation will support Gov. Al Smith of New York for the presidential nomination at the national convention.
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Scranton
Pennsylvania
al Smith
New York
John H. Bigelow
Returns to Meigs County for Visit
Dr Ralph Wilson of Wellsley Hills Mass connected with the Babson organization will be in Middleport from tomorrow until Monday with his parents the Ven erable J Wilson and wife Dr Wilson will be accompanied east Monday by his daughter Lula Bernice who will spend the summer there returning in the fall to complete her high school course Miss Wilson will enter Wellsley College in the fall of 1925 for which she has already registered Dr Wilson is a graduate of Ohio university at Athens
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Middleport
Ralph Wilson
Wellsley Hills
Mass
Babson Organization
FT. J. Wilson
Wilson
East
Lula Bernice
Farmers Labor convention faces split over third party prospects
At the Farmer Labor convention in St Pauls, radicals clash with conservatives over forming a national third party and platform. Communists seek a role in the national campaign committee as debates center on industry nationalization and labor standards amid disputes on LaFollette and the party’s future.
Springfield Team Wins State Contest Fire Brigade Meet
In Columbus on June 19 the state contest results show Springfield victory over Youngstown Sheet and Tube volunteers. Youngstown team led by 1 end in the final, marking the first such contest held in the country.
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Columbus
Cial
Youngstown
Youngs
Springfield
Pomeroy High to Hold Annual Union Banquet
Pomeroy High School to host a union and banquet tomorrow evening. Wyatt G Plantz presiding as master of ceremonies. Banquet to start at seven with covers set. Lend-a-Hand ladies and the First M E Church to provide spreads.
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Ning
Union
Gram
Wyatt G. Plantz
M. E. Church
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