Democratic platform splits widen over Klan and foreign policy
Delegates at the Democratic national convention work through four disputed planks on the Ku Klux Klan foreign relations prohibition and farm aid. Multiple drafts and minority reports raise expectations of floor fights while leaders seek committee resolution. New planks from Meredith Vrooman and Kendrick address agriculture.
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New York
League of Nations
Homer Cummings
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Walsh
Ohio
Baker
Edmund H. Moore
William Jennings Bryan
Indiana
Bryan
Carter Glass
Virginia
Wilson
Newton D. Baker
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate
Hitchcock
United States
E. T. Meredith
Cai! Vrooman
Wiliam G. McAdoo
Senator Kendrick
Wyoming
Fight Over Unit Rule Draws Attention at Democratic Convention
New York June 23 AP The unit rule debate dominates delegates as some states mandate voting as a block while others permit自由 minority voting. Convention authority on overruling state actions is contested and past precedents, notably 1912 Baltimore, are cited. Abrogation of the two thirds rule lingers with possible maneuvers by leading candidates if a majority supports it.
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New York
Baltimore
Ohio
Abundance Claims But Dearth Details At Democratic Convention
New York June 23 The eve of the Democratic convention features rival managers touting victory without concrete delegate sources. They project about 450 votes for McAdoo and 250 for Smith on the first ballot, with others scattered among Cox Underwood and several states offering small blocks.
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New York
Eyen
William G. McAdoo
al Smith
Senator Underwood
James M. Cox
Senator Ralston
John W. Davis
New Jersey
Silser
Michigan
Senator Ferris
Virginia
Senator Glass
Kansas
Jonathan Davis
Mississippi
Senator Harrison
Arkansas
Senator Robinson
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Brown
Nebraska
Bryan
Colorado
Sweet
Delaware
Saulsbury
Kenck
McAdoo Attacks Metropolitan Press in National Committee Address
William G. McAdoo and campaign manager David Ladd Rockwell lashed the metropolitan press over alleged unfair tactics as McAdoo claimed imminent victory for progressive democracy with him as leader. He urged delegates from western states Hawaii and the Philippines to stand firm and warned against betrayal of trust.
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New York
William G. McAdoo
Democratic National Committee
McAdoo
David Ladd Rockwell
Rockwell
McAfoe
Hawaii
Philippines
America
Delegates From Twenty One States Meet With Gov Smith
Delegates from twenty one states met with Governor Alfred E. Smith and campaign manager Franklin D Roosevelt to discuss questions tied to Smiths bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Roosevelt called the conferences encouraging and said they revealed support for the Smith movement.
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New York
Alfred EB. Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Smith
Mr. Roosevelt
Tennessee
Virginia
North
South Dakota
Kentucky
Missouri
Washington
Oregon
Utah
Colorado
Nebraska
Louisiaana
Florida
Mississippi
West Virginia
Maryland
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Maine
John F. Hylan
New York State
Moran Wins From Zivic in Unpopular Decision
New Orleans lightweight Pat Moran defeated Jack Zivic of Pittsburg by disqualification after 1:43 of the third round. Referee Johnny Gallagher had warned Zivic in the prior round for hitting Moran while Moran was in a clinch. The crowd at the stadium booed the result and police had to disperse supporters as officials turned out the lights.
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New York
Pat Moran
New Orleans
Jack Zivic
Pittsburg
Johnny Gallagher
Zivic
Moran
Gallagher
Morap
West Virginians Rally for Davis at Democratic Convention
West Virginia delegates vow loyalty to Davis as they name convention committee representatives and choose officers for their Davis rallying point. John J. Cornwell joins the resolutions committee. Charles R. Wilson named to the rules panel. Maryland and Kentucky delegations also organize and assign leaders.
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New York
John W. Davis
Davis
West Virginia
Clarksburg
West Virriiia
West
J. Davis
David EB. French
Bluefield
Louis A. Johnson
Andrew Price
John J. Cornwell
Resolutions Committee
Charles R. Wilson
Maryland
Carville D. Benson
Committee On Rules
Brooke Lee
Kentucky
Governor Fields
E. N. Dishman
Louis C. Humphrey
Platform Committee
Urey Woodson
Mra. J. Campbell Cantrill
McAdoo
John W. Dav
West Virginia All Stars Elect Officers
The West Virginia All-stars elected officers in Weston on June 23. Maurice Brooks of French Creek was named president, Pauline Spangler of Elkins vice president, Martha Kochenderfer of Elkins secretary treasurer, and Robert Hudson of Lewisburg Greenbrier county scout. Retiring president Gladys Schrange of Taylor county led the group.
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ALL Stars
Weston
W. Va
West Virginia
All-stars
H Club
Maurice Brooks
French Creek
Pauline Spangler
Elkins
Martha Kochenderfer
Robert Hudson
Lewisburg
Greenbrier County
Gladys Schrange
Taylor County
Parking Prohibited on Bland Street by Police Order
Parking of automobiles and other vehicles on Bland street between Princeton avenue and the Federal building is prohibited by police orders. One side of the street remains open for Bland street business trucks. only delivery vehicles may use the street during rebuilding of the car line. N. D. Dillow Chief of Police.
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Bland Street
Princeton Avenue
Federal Building
Police Department
Maughans daylight to dusk transcontinental flight success
Lieutenant Russell Maughan completed the daylight to dusk flight from New York to San Francisco landing at Crissy Field at 9:48 p m after passing over Sacramento Reno and other points. President Coolidge sent telegrams of immediate news and congratulated him. Anxious crowds formed as searchlights lit Crissy Field and the flight drew national interest across June 23.
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San Francisco
Russell Maughan
Army Flier
New York
Crissy Field
Washington
Patrick
Army Air Service
Maughan
Golden Gate
Vacaville
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company
Mare Island
San Francisco Bay
Pacific Telephone Company
Sacramento
Cal
Reno
Nev
Truckee
William E. Gilmore
Army Air Squadron
Russell L. Maughan
Kelly
Opening Day Convention Program Highlights
National Chairman Hall calls to order at noon daylight saving time. Cardinal Hayes gives invocation. Official photograph and national anthem. Brief address by Chairman Wall then reading of the convention call. Temporary officers elected, escort committee to platform for Senator Harrison. Harrison speaks. Committees formed, business transacted. Optional speeches. Resolution of respect for Woodrow Wilson adopted. Adjournment.
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Hall
Cardinal Hayes
Wall
Harrison
Mississippi
Patform
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan Helps Shape Chape Platform In Florida Caucus
A Florida delegation caucus in New York on June 23 featured a clash over prohibition enforcement between William Jennings Bryan and Albert W. Gilchrist. Bryan, placed on the platform committee, prevailed as Gilchrist’s anti prohibition resolution failed.
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Florida
Commoner
New York
William Jennings Bryan
Albert W. Gilchrist
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Gilchrist
Thomas J. Appleyard
Moonshiner Charged With Murder in West Virginia
Jasper Mullenix, alleged moonshiner, was arrested at Horton by a posse led by Deputy Lester Adamson and state policeman M Arbogast. He is jailed in Elkins charged with the murder of Charles Engle, shot near Whitmer during a moonshine raid. Engle and Olie Mullenix, nephew of Jasper, were ambushed yesterday. Olie was wounded but not seriously.
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Elkins
W. Va
Jasper Mullenix
Horton
Lester Adamson
M. Arbogast
Charles Engle
Whitmer
Mullenix
Engle
Olie Mullenix
Jasper
Democratic convention opens amid deadlock and rival camps
Madison Square Garden hosts the Democratic National Convention with McAdoo leading on pledged delegates and Al Smith a strong second. crowds cheer marching delegates as factional battles unfold over candidates and platforms. Indiana signals Samuel M. Ralston bid though risked by early move.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Willim G. McAdoo
al Smith
New York Democracy
Smith
McAdoo
Indiana
Samuel M. Ralston
Thomas Taggart
John W. Davis
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Ma Guffey Miller
D. E. French
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N. D. Dillow
Hiv. Davis
Mrs. Davis
Coolidge
Associated Press
Reno, Nev
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