Convention Ballot Struggle Plays On At Eight Ballots
Delegates clash over the tenth ballot as McAdoo and Smith trade gains with state units. Smith clings to votes in Michigan and New Jersey while McAdoo picks up shifts from Kansas and Mississippi slipping under the unit rule. The crowd roars as the roll calls proceed and party leaders seek a path to unity.
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Aulet
Jaimsel
Walsh
Iss
Duffy
Agure
Underwood
Alabama
Iona
Lenaig
Robinson
California
Aftendon
Cordo
McAdoo
Sink Khree
Joan P
Underwear
Connecticut
Agre Smith
Davis
Kansas
Delaware
Saulsbury
Hin
Stil Waitt
MeAdoo
Gelid Doo
Georgie Gay
Idaho
Tilnai
Simin
Cox
Vis
Bryan
Walshane
McAdon
John W. Davis
Brennan Apparenty
Ralston
Iowa
Fbrecass A
SunAover
StedRoo Mana
Norman I. Mack
George Brennan
Illinois Standard
Louisiana
Nelda
West Virginia
Maine
Smith
Ker
Masaneltugaits
Michigan
McAcoo A. Smith
MM Acton
Mississippi
Pat Harrison
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Covernor Bryan
Pave Av
Sith
Varnar Bryans
Hhampshire
Nanasas
McAdos
New Mexico
New York
New Jersey
North Carolina
Worth Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Laia
Pennsyvania
Glass
Ewion D. Baker
House Thompson
Ritchie J. Cand
Hall Underwood
Tohn W. Davis
Aly
Cav
Harrison
Baker
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Adoo
South Dakota
Willam Idhs McAdoo
Tennessee
Fort
iTiglas
Utah
Vermont
Mesdao
Virginia
Senator Glass
Washington
John
David °Onsin
Amith
Smith Seek, Split, and Shields Hold in Convention
The Smith camp argues he can carry New York New Jersey Rhode Island and perform well in Massachusetts claiming strength in the east and west. They foresee winning the east and possibly keeping the southern vote while noting Protestant Democrat and Jewish Ku Klux influence and Republican black votes. McAdoo also can force a convention clash. seven hundred seventy two votes needed, with deep risk either way.
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Smith
New York
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Watho Ie
Miss Demasm le
Legion Post Receives 200 Bonus Applications
The Harry WW Congdon Post American Legion at 807 Golden Hill received 200 bonus applications. They will be available daily from 1 a.m. to 12 p.m. for men seeking ice, with H B Miller in charge noting information and advice are free.
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Harry WW. Congdon
American Legion
Golden Hill
H. BH. Miller
Politicians Buy Votes Amid Convention Rules
The report describes a chaotic convention floor where delegates tally state votes, debates on restricting money and liquor transactions, and a warning to governors. It notes Republican stricter rules and predicts delegates trading for value, with caution about underhand deals and tax scrutiny.
Supreme Court Denies Appeal On Water Rates
The Supreme Court of Connecticut denies appeals in multiple cases including Ansonia Water Company rate appeal. The court sustains Public Utilities Commission order keeping rates as of July 1980. Other Hartford and New London county cases see mixed results with one reversal.
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Supreme Court
NW Haven
Dune
Ationa Ey
Supreme Court of Breers
Hadial Hall
New Bons
Ansonia
Publictitins Commission
Pairfield County
James J. Green
New London County
United States Trust
Colony Trust Company
Tineledtric Company
James W. Hillhouse
Giousa, Duca
Ike Puklin
A. Schante
Wewlttt Grocery Company
District Court of Waterbury
Waterbury
M A. Sullivan
Margaret Cadden
Judge Mead hears 22 cases in record session
Greenwich June 30 By service Greenwich court had a record session today as Judge James R Mead disposed of 22 cases most were motor vehicle violators given light fines. The heaviest sentence went to Alexander Brown of Stamford for operating a vehicle while intoxicated fined 100 and costs and 30 days in jail. Thomas Norris the of Stamford faced lax indulgence breach of peace and resisting an officer fined 34 and costs and 8 days jail. Richard Soute of the trio faced intoxication breach of peace and resisting an officer fined 22 and days in jail. The trio were arrested after Charles Purdy of King street complained they were unduly. Thomas Irwin was unable to report for duty due to a severe pitch injury.
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Greenwich
Greenwit Court
Sesson
James R. Mead
Alexandes Brown
Stamford
Narety
Thomas Norsythe
Richard Soute
Charles Purdy
King Street
Thomas‘ Irwin
Tax cooperation and home tax class proposals
The article outlines efforts to maintain year long tax cooperation to aid the board’s work with questionnaires sent nationwide. Mr. Warner remarks on sufficiently detailed work by committees and a push to prevent tax jugglery by classifying homes into four assessment groups based on laborer, artisan, well to do, and wealthy households. A separate note recalls Cornman rescuing a cat from a tree at Carlisle College, halting a fall with a safe grip after the branch bent.
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Warner
Teaing
Woman's 20 Year Sunday School Streak Honored in Danbury
Danbury June 30 report reveals Miss Grace Metnyost of St James Episcopal Church honored for 20 years of perfect Sunday School attendance. Metnyost, a longtime Wilton teacher, received a medal for lifelong dedication to the church program after 1,040 consecutive Sundays.
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Danbury
Prohibition Raisin Tremocracy and Delegate Vetting Conflicts
A fragment reflecting a speaker warns against delaying drinks until delegates vet Going Up while noting rising prices under Prohibition. The speaker criticizes convention influence on votes, hints at manipulating delegates, and urges smart nomination to avoid losing franchise.
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Bome
Dal Gates
Meetings of fraternal and social groups gather tonight
Purity Shrine and White Shrine of Jerusalem meet at 1025 Main Street Stratford. Various lodges and clubs such as Knights of Pythias, Harmony Council, Pythian Sisters, Masons, Woodmen, and Republican groups convene at multiple venues including Main Street, Fairfield Avenue, and Broad Street. diverse organizational gatherings listed with locations.
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Purity Shrine
Jerusalem
Stratford
Knights of
Pytilag
Town Hall
Avian Society
mMary J
Broad Strees
Tuthill Camp
O. W
Woodmen Circle
Slate Street
Barbers
Fairfield Avenues
Abraham Lodge
St. George
Stratford” Avenue
Bridgeport
Order of eNolay
Masonic Temple
Sneddan
Ladies of the G. A. TL
Gannon Street
Blodgett Questions Abatements and Affidavits in Tax Case
Blodgett testifies about affidavits and sworn statements in a tax allowance dispute. He notes past abatements, including a 1920 total exceeding $140,000, and questions why large sums were approved. Attorney Graengren corroborates details as the hearing proceeds.
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Tisk
Blebelt
Dreengren
Nési
Avits
Blodgett
Graengren
Fireworks Sale Ban Implemented for Fourth of July
The police enforce a July first to July fourth inclusive ban on fireworks to prevent accidents. Merchants requested the measure to ensure a safe Fourth of July as prior years saw many incidents from early sales.
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Ciyuné
Pelegram
Vic
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