Al Smith Seen Likely Nominated On First Ballot
United Press dispatch from Convention Hall Houston reports the fight over Al Smith's nomination narrows to a Smith stampede led by Theodore Roosevelt. Strong states including Ohio Indiana and Oklahoma back Smith with the nomination expected Thursday night after a keynote speech placing his name.
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United Press
Convention Hall
Houston
al Smith
Star
Smith
Ohio
Indiana
Oklahoma
Smits
Theodore Roosevelt
Rise in cotton prices near New Orleans as July gains falter
Cotton trading in New Orleans on Tuesday saw an advices of about 2.75 a bale boosting the July position above the 22 cent line. Early gains faded as demand slowed and weather worries loomed, with July trading near 2.20, and October around 21.75 to 21.78 cents. A late spurt pushed prices to new highs before retreating to a steady close about 2.75 cents higher per bale.
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New Orleans
Tornado Ravages Casper Area Causing Major Property Damage
A tornado that hit Salt Lake Creek damaged property estimated at 500000 dollars. Over 125 derricks were wrecked and two fat plants and one pumping plant demolished. Only one person was injured.
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United Press
Casper
Salt Lake Creek
Notable Labor Leader Murphy Killed by Gangsters in Chicago
Big Tim Murphy, a major labor figure in American history, was assassinated by gangsters in Chicago. His career linked to Stockyards locale and labor power, dying from machine gun fire near his home and hotel. His death echoes a violent strike climate.
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United Press
Chicago
Tim’ Murphy
Aloun
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Murphy
Tiate
Local Merchants urged to support patrons in Beeville
A fragmented Beeville report from United Press urges residents to back home merchants and cites rising patronage as a sign of economic activity. The brief mentions Mil having rapd a week and notes increased sales numbers among nearby shops.
Bowers Keys Noted Democratic Convention Orator in Galveston
Claude Bowers dominated the Galveston convention as a keynote speaker stirring the crowd to a camp meeting like uproar. He chastised Republican farmers policy across forty eight states and cited Teapot Dome to inflame delegates amid a swelling rally of twenty thousand Democrats in a crowded Coliseum.
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C. R. Inglish
Galveston
Claude Bowers
Uncle Sam
Bowers
Jefferson Jackson
Clevelaml
Wilson
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Crib
Son of Former Governor Hogg Recuits Speaker Nomination
Houston June 27 Mike Hogg son of former Governor James Hogg will not permit his name to be put up as speaker of the house of representatives Hogg suggested W R Montgomery of Edinburg who was expected to be endorsed by house caucus members tonight
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Houston
Mike Hogg
James ‘Topher Hogg
House of Representatives
Hogg
W. R Montgomery
Edinburg
House Caucus
Vest Dream of the Virgin Recalls a Divine Vision
The passage recalls Senator George G. Vest’s famed dream of the virgin as he spoke on the Senate floor. It describes heavenly messengers gathering beauty and the creation of the maiden with stars, rainbows, roses, lilies, and pearls as divine materials.
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George G. Vest
United States
Enate
Spac
Ghost Vessel: German Navy Tests Wireless Controled Dummy Ship
Berlin reports a North Sea experiment with the 11,800 ton former battleship Zaehringen rebuilt as a wireless controlled ghost ship. The hulk will be propelled by its engine with cork bulkheads to resist shells. An escort torpedo boat will guide the craft during tests and future gun practice.
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United Press
Berlin
North Sea
Mariner
Zachrirgen
Wilhelmshafen
Zaehringen
Httle
Residents Raise One Cent Each to Pay Fine for Flogging Convicts
One hundred Lengir County residents donated one cent each to a fund to pay Capt Frank Rhem’s $1 fine for flogging two convicts at the stockade. Local judges, lawyers, bankers, doctors, and ministers participated, each contributing a penny.
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United Press
Kinsion
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Lengir Coun
Frank Rhem
Weather forecast for Texas tonight and Thursday
Northern Texas sees locally scattered thundershowers this afternoon or tonight while the north portion remains mostly cloudy. West Texas đturns partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with continued dry spells.
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Texas
West Texas
Seating Contests End at National Convention
United Press reports all seating contests ended early as the credentials committee placed delegates on the temporary roll. A thunderstorm threatened to halt the session while Claude Bowers delivered a keynote attacking the Republican administration.
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Nouston
Credentials Committee
National Committee
Claude Bowers
Texas to Name Honored Son Jesse Jones Nominee
June 27 Houston crowd votes to present Jesse Jones as Texas honored son nominee. Delegation weighs who should present the name with Tom Ball noting the chair usually handles the duty and Governor Meady suggesting Jane or the governor may present him.
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Texas
United Press
Houston
Jesse Jones A
Texas ‘Legation
Tom Ball
Meady
Jane
International Poultry Show to Exhibit in Ardmore
Ardmore Oklahoma prepares for the International Poultry Show to be held August 16 to 18, with exhibitors from every US state, Cuba, Canada and several foreign countries. Premium list availability via Ardmore Chamber of Commerce. Official event aligns with The American Poultry Association convention, drawing broad attendance and interest in Oklahoma.
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Ardmore
Okla
American Poultry Association
America
Ardmor
Conmeres
smal_ Arcmore
Oklahoma
Stat Agricultural Department
A. and
M. College
Nobile reports to Rome on Italia accident deaths
General Nobile advised in Rome that one crew member, Vincenzo Pomella engineman, was killed when Italia crashed on May 25. He cited other men who floated away in the balloon and perished afterward. Pomella was buried on an island with full honors.
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United Press
Rome
Jne
Italia
General Nobile
Vincenzo Pomella
Lightning hits large oil tank at Magnolia Petroleum near Mexia
Fire at the Magnolia Petroleum tank farm near Mexia destroys a large oil tank valued at about 90000 dollars. Officials say the blaze may spread to nearby tanks but no injuries are reported. A witness notes a worker had been with the company for over 20 years.
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United Press
Mexia
Maegsota Petroleum C
Southern Swimmer III Atlanta Illness Delays Olympic Hope
Vir Ashe of Atlanta has fallen ill and will miss upcoming Olympic trials. The unnamed swimmer’s condition forces postponement of his Olympic bid and alters the national team selection timeline.
Fire department veteran sets long service record
D. W. Duncan, 80, of Litchfield, remains the city’s longest serving member of the Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department with 52 years of service.
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Litchfield, Ul, Inc
Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department
D. W. Duncan
Hugo Woman and Ex-Police Officer Die in Suspected Double Suicide
In Hugo Oklahoma on June 27 Mrs. Joe Palmer a bookkeeper and John Nelson a former police officer are dead in what police deem an apparent double suicide. Authorities believe Nelson shot Palmer then killed himself. both were married.
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Hugo
Okla
Joe Palmer
John Nelson
Nelson
Senator Robinson of Arkansas Speaks at Houston Convention
The national convention was called to order at 11:15 a.m. in Houston. Rev. Geo Gilmour led the opening prayer and J Brew Kremer submitted his contest. Senator Joseph Robinson of Arkansas was elected permanent chairman and escorted to the stage amid applause. He urged Republicans to support the Far Amendment and warned against repeal fears.
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United Press
Houston
Geo. Gilmour
J. Brew Kremer
Jenal
Ubimittec
Joseph Robinson
Arkansas
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