Democrats Split Over Klan Plank After Long Convention
The Democratic convention executed a record run of 103 ballots amid heated debate on a League plank and a Klan denunciation. Bryan and Smith led factions while Baker backed the minority. after two hours of floor debate the majority plank passed, four votes short of unanimity, amid tensions that could tilt the party.
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Smith
Cox
Davis
Charleston
Baltimore
Stephen A. Douglas
McAdoo
Harrison
Walsh
Resolutions Committee
Homer Ss. Cummings
Klan
League of Nations
Baker
League
William J. Bryan
Bryan
William R. Pattangall
Maine
Bainbridge Colby
New Jersey
Joseph A. Kellogg
New York
William Jennings Bryan
Owen
Oklahoma
Mr. Bryan
Minoriy
Deanocracy
Davis Wins Democratic Nomination After Long Balloting
After 103 ballots at the Democratic convention in New York, John W Davis of West Virginia is named the presidential nominee with Charles W Bryan of Nebraska as running mate. The long stalemate ends as delegates shift to Davis amid a night of celebrations and a communal lovefeast atmosphere.
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Wright A. Patterson
New York
Oscar W
Merlay
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
Smith
Mr. McAdoo
McAdoo
Alabama
Underwood
Davis
State petitions file for three November ballot measures
Petitions to place two constitutional amendments and an initiative on the November ballot were filed with the secretary of state. The reapportionment measure seeks to limit counts in major counties and keep assembly districts unchanged. The motor vehicle amendment would allocate gas tax funds by registered vehicles, backed by the California League of Municipalities. The Klamath river initiative would create a fish and game district in Siskiyou and Del Norte counties and ban dam construction hindering fish. None of the petitions had over 180 signatures.
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Klamath River
Secretary of State
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Alameda
California League of Municipalities
Klamath
Shasta
Siskiyou County
del Norte
Southern California crops show strong yields and new vine ventures
In southern California celery and citrus hold steady amid high grape and pear tones. Riverside and Napa counties report robust harvests with above normal crops. Walnut and cherry crops improve in Hemet and Yucaipa valleys while Bartlett pears fetch strong prices in Chicago. A July 18 19 pest control school will be held in Pasadena.
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Southern California Ccitrus Institute
Pasadena
Fourteen Amendments Set for November Ballot
Proposals include educational poll tax bonds exemptions for school and utilities, cap on salaries of elected officials, salary raise for legislators to 100 monthly, creation of municipal courts, voting by soldiers away from polls, education poll tax of at least five dollars, irrigation district stock in foreign firms for water system control, and legislative power to set counts of inferior courts by population. Superintendent Marsh of the state motor vehicle department travels to study registration and enforcement methods. stops at Salt Lake City to discuss tax issues, then to Springfield to review registration improvements.
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United States
Marsh
State Motor Vehicle Department
Salt Lake City
Springfield
Ill
Dr C K Mapes Dentist Barstow Hours 9 to 12
Dr C K Mapes, a dentist in Barstow, lists office hours from 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 at the Dillingham Apartment No 2.
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C. K. Mapes
A. C. Pratt
Arend’s
To & Barstow Res
G. Cleveland Taylor Mining Engineer Examination Direction
G Cleveland Taylor listed as mining engineer examiner and director for Randsburg California. The notice states appointment responsibilities and authority in oversight within the mining sector and regional development.
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G. Cleveland Taylor
Randsburg
California
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Brvan
Gharler W Bryare
John W.davis
Chas. W. Bryan
Riverside County
Napa County
Bartlett Pear
Hemet
Harding
Napa
Yucaipa Valley
Sutter
Yuba
Thompson
John L. Kilka
Terra Bella Farm Bureau Center
Kilka
Colusa County
Wolf River
Chico
H. R. Meade
Bartlett
Yuba County
Chicago
Bonanza Ranch
Schmidt
Arboga
San Olita County
Pressley Ayshire
Beauford Covington
Pomona
Covington
Fountain Hill
Koshroy A. Tashgian
Hoke
Tahoe-Ukiah
Yuba City
Sutter City
Petaluma
Coachella
Texas
Southern California Vineyards, Inc
Palo Verde Valley
B. C. Anderson
Barstow
S. L. Benson
Barstow Cafe
William L. Denton
Randsburg, California
Francis X, Moore
Remington Portable Typewriter
Standard Oil Company
Pearl Oil
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