Democratic convention erupts as Al Smith is named
New York leads a riotous New York crowds surge gates at Madison Square Garden to welcome Al Smith as Democratic delegates begin the convention. Sirens, bells and whistles fill the air as supporters crash the Garden entrances and fill galleries. The scene underscores a bitter split over the Ku Klux Klan issue and sets the tone for a dramatic opening.
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al Smith
New York
Madison Square Garden
Market Street
Fourth Avenue
26Th Street
McAdoo
Paymaster Robbed in Nelsonville Payroll Heist
Nimrod Matheny, paymaster for mines 87 land 387A, was robbed of about 1400 while returning from the mine payroll near Nelsonville Ohio. He was struck knocked down bound gagged and carried to a tree. three masked men fled with the money. A Buick roadster was seen near the bridge prior to the attack. Matheny was found by Walter McCombs several hours later and reported to local police. The case alarms residents as payroll robberies are rare in the district.
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Nelsonville
Nimrod Matheny
Chestnut Street
Cawthorne
Monday Creek
Buchtel
Matheny
New York Coal i Co
Walter McCombs
Farmer
Barn Wreck Ties Man Under Tree During Wind Storm
Middleport Colorado reports a June 26 wind storm blowing down Dennis Beckley’s barn on the old George Nelson place near Dexter. No stock died. tools and feed were buried. Beckley sheltered under a tree to avoid the wind, which uprooted and pinned him briefly before he was freed with minor bruises.
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Middleport
Dennis Beckley
George Nelson Place
Dexter
Ada Winning Sues for Divorce from James Winning
Ada Winning filed for divorce and relief in equity from James Winning in common pleas court on Wednesday. The couple married April 5 1919 and have two children aged four and three.
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Ada Winning
James Winning
Common Pleas
Smith Nominated by Roosevelt as Democratic Presidential Candidate
At Madison Square Garden on June 26 Raymond J. Gorst reports Franklin D Roosevelt endorsing New York Governor Alfred E. Smith as the Democratic standard bearer. Roosevelt calls Smith a trusted public servant who can restore faith in government and defeat the Republicans. He highlights Smith's 20 years in office and pledges a campaign focused on anti corruption and broad popular support.
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Raymond J. Gorst
N. S
Madison Square Garden
New York
Alfred FB. Smith
Wranklin
Roosevelt
Smith
Republican Party
Washington
White House
Wheeling Man in Non-Support Case
Harland Harris, colored, was brought from Wheeling West Virginia to answer charges filed by his wife for non support and abandonment. Harris pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate Helwig and the case may be settled out of court by paying costs.
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Harland Harris
Wheeling
W. Va
Mariner
Harris
Helwig
Frankness in marriage license chief retirement noted
Philadelphia June 26 Robert E Ferguson head clerk in the marriage license bureau who after fourteen years service has retired He issued 248 401 licenses his view on keeping homes together is that frankness between husband and wife will do more to keep homes together and everyone happy than anything else
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Philadelphia
Robert E. Ferguson
iHe
Bryan Makes Florida Banner Shine At National Convention
The opening day in New York featured a Metropolitan Opera singer performing the Star Spangled Banner while William Jennings Bryan, attired in a bright Florida banner, shook hands across the nation. The convention opened with a silver gavel and Cardinal Hayes giving the opening prayer, misnaming him as Cardinal William Gibbons Hayes.
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New York
Metropolitan’ Opera House
Hull
Cardinal Hayes
Cardinal William Gibbons Hayes
Patrick
Flood Floods Greenville Creek Cellar and Carp Surprise
Frank Combs of Greenville recalls a flood from Greenville Creek washing into his cellar where carp swam in the receding water. He found the glow of the cellar light illuminating the scene as he investigated with a gun ready. The tale ends with a moral about floods and misfortune.
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Horatius
Frank
Greenville
Greenville Creek
Mussolini Endorses Machiavelli Over Lincoln In Article
Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini rejects Lincoln’s idea of government by the people. He argues sovereignty lies in the State and warns referendums fail in times of war. Mussolini says armed prophets win while unarmed peoples are ruined.
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Luther A. Huston
Mussolini
English Life
Machiavelli
Machiavello
Pleasant City Bank Taken Over by State Banking Department
In Pleasant City Ohio the Pleasant City Bank was placed under state banking department control at officials request. Authorities expect a temporary closing with depositors assured their funds are safe. A separate note mentions sixty eggs laid by house spiders in a bag of silk.
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Pleasant City
Columbus
Pleasant City Bank
State Banking Department
Gas War Goes On In Omaha With Cutting Prices
Omaha readers watch a daily parade of price cuts as 15 cent and 12.9 cent gasoline deals pop up at stations. A dentist ignites a movement urging motorists to wear a button and steer shoppers toward lower prices as the city vies to outdo rivals.
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Omaha
Despescher
John Hopkins
Nebraska
Athens County Receives Share of 1924 Motor License Fees
Athens County will gain 554.17 dollars this week from 1924 motor license funds, sent by state officials to the County Auditor for highway and street use. Nationwide, Ohio distributed 4,165,729.45 to date, with Athens County totaling 26,778.5. The funds arrive as spring and summer road work demand rises.
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Athens County
Thad W. Brown
Cornwell
Brown
Ohio
Logan McArthur Road to Be Built
In August the remainder of the Logan McArthur road will be sold for seven miles of improved highway, closing the gap between Logan and McArthur. Minor road changes precede the contract letting and funding is reported available.
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Logan
Logan-McArthur
Commissioners
McArthur
Club Women Unite in War on Narcotics
Los Angeles June 26 clubwomen of America join the fight against habit forming drugs. Ella L. Blair heads the Anti Narcotic Committee and outlines plans to cooperate with the Harrison act and international control, urging a Congressional committee and a giant petition to the International Opium Conference for restricting opium production to scientific needs.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Clubwomen of America
Ella L. Blair
National Federation of Women's Clubs
Mrs. Blair
United States Army Round the World Flyers Arrive in Calcutta
United States army airmen arrived in Calcutta on June 21 after a flight from Akyab as part of around the world operations. The arrival signals progressing phase of the long-distance air tour with crews briefing local officials on route and future stops.
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Calcutta
India
United States
Akyab
Zenner Store to Expand with ThreeStory Addition
D Zenner Company on North Court Street begins a major enlargement the largest since 1850. A three story rear addition 42 feet deep will be built brick at the rear and a modern storefront with a 16 foot street vestibule. Excavation and foundation work started as Frum and Breinig of Athens serve as contractors with occupancy planned around September 15.
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North Court Street
D. Zenner Company
Athens
T. W. Craix
Messrs. Frum & Breinig
Lorain man seeks 10000 damages from deputy sheriff over liquor raid
Theodore Scherba of Lorain sues H. C. Chambers asking 10000 in damages after a liquor raid at his home. Chambers is described as a deputy sheriff of Elyria township.
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Elyria
Theodore Scherba
Lorain
H. C. Chambers
Chambers
Elyria Township
Dealer Abe Michelson Sentenced to Indeterminate Term
Abe Michelson a junk dealer was sentenced by Judge Miller to an indeterminate term of one to ten years after mercy pleas and a new trial request failed His case will be appealed Bond set at 1900 pending action and sentence suspended Meanwhile William Lemley’s case is to be reconsidered due to circumstances and his prior good record with further action expected today
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Pomeroy
Abe Michelson
Miller
William Lemley
Speedy verdict returned in Mulford escape case
Pomeroy June 26 The court and a jury heard Stanley Mulford charged with furnishing laws and files to help prisoners escape from the county jail The jury found him guilty after about 15 minutes of deliberation
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Pomeroy
Stanley Mulford
New York Convention Sparks Bitter Split in Nomination Fight
Democratic National Convention in New York remains unsettled as McAdoo and Smith camps clash over the nomination. Smith supporters claim momentum with possible 250 votes on first pass, while McAdoo backers push forward. Delegates endure heat and fatigue as rival camps press for a two thirds majority. Smith publicity aims to showcase a strong show after Roosevelt speech.
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George BR. Holmes
I. N
New York
Belick
Madison Square Garden
William G. McAday
al Smith
Smith
McAdoo
McAdoor
Ku Klux Klan
Davis
Ralston
Cox
Undlewood
Glass
Baker
Walsh
Franklin
Roosevelt
York
Roseie O'Grady
Joda McAdoo
George E. Brennan
Mosquito Invasion Hits Columbus During Heat Wave
In Columbus Ohio an army of mosquitoes swarmed the city as an intense heat wave followed a long rainy spell. Officials attribute the surge to the sudden extreme warmth drawing the pests from surrounding areas.
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Skeeters
Columbus
Medina County Jail Says It Is In Excellent Condition
A letter to Judge M H McCiar from the state Department of Public Welfare reports Medina County Jail as cozy and homelike with no female prisoners present. The note points to recent corrections improving overall conditions.
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Medina
M. H. McCiar
State Department of
Lic Welfare
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