Heat and stalemate at the Democratic National Convention
In Madison Square Garden the 1924 Democratic convention drags through heat and conflict between William G. McAdoo and Al Smith. Frustration rises as numerous ballots yield no clear winner while minor candidates slip into collateral feuds. A potential compromise candidate, Indiana’s Mahlon M. Ralston, is floated as the bloc searches for an endgame.
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Samuel G. Blythe
Madison, Square Gard MY
Tim
Inevie Bredk
Sanuk
Wiliam G. McAdoo
Ednotdates
David F. Houston
Texas
Missouri
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
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Smith
McAdoo
Bulux
Bryan
Apostle of
Peace
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Thess Smith
Thell
Man Smith
Ralston
Maar M. Ralston
Indiana
Effart
Bomar Cummings
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Truss Wearers Ad Offers Expert Bridgeport Fitting
An advertisement for the Bridgeport branch of the N. H. Surgical Co. at 148 Fairfield Ave near Main St offers expert truss fitting. It promises accurate fitting, comfort, and secure rupture support with dependable service and purchasing options.
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Walt
Bridgeport
N. H. Surgical Co
Sairfield Ave
Main St
Turbulent Session Shapes Ralston Controversy and Ku Klux Fallout
Fragmentary remarks describe a volatile convention scene with deep partisan rifts. The focus centers on Hon. Tom Laggett and his Indiana delegation backing the Ku Klux Klan, fueling hate and upheaval as factions clash. Observers await a daylight or late week solution, hopeful yet uncertain amid looming November elections.
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Tom ‘Laggart
Indiana
Five Arrested for Disturbance in City Fire Lane
A group of five men was rounded up near East Malin Street and Barnum Avenue by Second Precinct officers yesterday afternoon after a disturbance. Each man was charged with breach of the peace and fined $75. Names listed include Tony Marelio, Ange Lampugnole, Fred Zaieci, Frank Manerio, and Joseph Rerio.
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East Malin Street
Barnum Avenue
Hach
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Tony Marelio
Halletteet
Ange
Lampugnole
Ogden Fred Zaieci
Shelton Frank Manerio
Cedar Streen
Joseph Rierio
Deacon Street
Seek to Fix Blame for Fire Car Collision
Information on the Chemical No. 2 accident where Hoseman Nicholas Cousins was injured is being gathered by Fire Chief E Johnson. A board investigation will fix responsibility, said President Henry N. McCathron. Jaime Sullivan of 24 Benham Avenue was arrested for failing to yield to fire apparatus and operating without a license. case continued to July 8.
Train Hits Auto. Family Killed Near Beagle Lake
Beagle Lake Minnesota July 2 A single family at the village limits was killed when their automobile was struck by a Chicago and Northwestern train at a grade crossing. A second family member was fatally injured others were seriously hurt and feared dead. Local authorities labeled it a tragic grade crossing collision with likely fatalities.
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Beagle Lake
Minn
Ninli
Chicago and Northwestern Tiger Train
Valley Democrats Telegram Urges Smith Nomination
Valley Democrats send telegram urging ex-mayor Thoms of Waterbury to back Smith for the Democratic convention. Delegates in Shelton report all local Democrats and those of the Naugatuck Valley favor Smith, urging a swift streak to victory.
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Valley Democrats
Smith
Shelton
Thoms
Waterbury
Naugatuck Valley
Holiday Traffic Control In State Police Patrols
State police will patrol all major highways in Pai Fala county today to curb holiday traffic. Motorists ignoring warnings face arrest as officials enforce traffic safety measures to reduce accidents.
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Paifala County
Ling
Bridgeport Meetings Regions Notes and Union Halls
Public notices list numerous Bridgeport organizations meeting tonight and locations. Entries include Independent Order of Odd Fellows 651 State Street and Housatonic Avenue lodges, Modern Woodmen at 150 Lee Avenue, Knights of Pythias 497 A.M., and Women's Christian Temperance Union 289 Gilbert Street.
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Stree Deeport Iodge
Fairfield Avenue
Tle
State’ Street
Emington Improvement Association
Temington Arms Club
Athietic Association
Bridgeport
Vereld
Age- Works
Bund
Taenie
Pride of
Tsridg Daughters
Ame Street
Seon Dowrall Lodge
K. of T
Main Street
Mpany I
Housatonic Avenue
Jerusalen
Enapler
Sonic Temple
Beloln
Modern Woodmen of America
Lee Avenue
Bridgeport Lodge
N. H
Broad Street
Arcanum
Shad Street
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Gilbert Street
Corneil
Cannon
K. of P
A. M
Em Street
Timnployes
Congress and
Ets
American Veterans, Welfare
Tinealov
Stratford
NEO
242nd Regiment Discovers Camp Preparations For Tomorrow
The State armory buzzes with activity as the 242nd Regiment N G and Coast Artillery unit ready Fort Wright Pishers Island for a two week training camp. Troops depart tomorrow morning after Baird arrives about 3 PM to oversee readiness.
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Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Wright
State Armory
and Coast Artilley Corp, N. G
Pishers Island
Ming
Baird
Tiieutenant
Ixnox
Majar Ta F
Mickelsen
Lee
Pius
C. N. Hungerford
Wiged
Philp Thurlex
Tieutenant F
Fredericson
Tienant Raynd R. Watt
Preserves Break-In Leads to Arrest of Man
George Orasz, 36, of 8 Wordin Court, was arrested yesterday and released in bonds of 60 dollars related to a break-in at preserves. He is connected to the disappearance of items from the cellar of Mrs. Wilor, 14 Lesko Court.
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George Orasz
Wordin Qourt
Wlor
Lesko Court
Ian’ Pi
Disabled Deer Found By Campers at Stevenson Lake
Campers William Weaton and Charles Planner of Devon found a disabled deer at Stevenson Lake this afternoon. The animal could not climb onto the bank due to a broken leg and had a shattered bone in the upper part of the body. Deputy Game Warden Healy of Terky was notified and euthanized the roughly 175 pound deer.
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Derby
Stevenson
William Weaton
Charles Planner
Devon
Game Watvien Healy
Terky
Indiana McAdoo gains as deadlock dominates convention
Delegates clash in a long Democratic convention ballot as Indiana shifts toward McAdoo and others move voters. Nevada and Pennsylvania alter alignments while Georgia presses for a last push. A parade of state standards and lively speeches punctuate the session as the fight over the nomination persists.
Contested Balloting Tears Through Convention Halls
Delegates clash as Smith and McAdoo campaigs with Mississippi and Missouri switch loyalties on every ballot. Rowdy galleries chant for their candidates while Chairman Walsh struggles to restore order before the next roll call and a potential rule change draft is unveiled.
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Walsh
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McAdoo
Mississippi
Ralston
Texas
York
J Smith
Franklin Roosevelt
Arshal
Michigan
Gamere
Missouri
Oklahoma
J Robinson
Arkansas
Peore Yeaders
Hitchack
N Traska
Louisiana
Behrman
John W. Davis
Doa
Pyole
Georgia
Jet Wilson
Forcy
Trent
Maughan
Llautenami Maughan
Ispoulghis
Utah
Amidniarkt
Bauer
Madame Niebe
CloOk Bryan
Menphis
Yale
New York Man Held in Fairfield Ave Auto Crash
Stephen Arthur of White Plains faces a reckless driving charge after a car collided with Stephen Heggmegi’s machine on Fairfield Avenue near Ellsworth last night. Arthur was held in $100 bond on proceeding charges, with a license issue noted as a factor in the incident.
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Fairfield Ave
Stephen Arthur
White Plains
Stephen Heggmegi
Fairfield
Airfield Avenue
Ellsworth
Arthur
Harry
Waterman Avenue
Dhava
Indictments Returned in Woman's Death Case
A Lancaster New Hampshire special grand jury indicted four men and a woman in the death of Katharine Wallace near Groveton. Names include Osman Cowell Oscar Tanguay FR Boutin Hazel Wuntoon and M Brideau. Autopsy says drowning with skull fracture hints at blunt force.
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Tory
Dietments
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Groveton
Osman Cowell
Oscar Tanguay
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Warnock Home in Greenwich Ablaze With Owners Absent
Greenwich July 3 The home of W Warnock on West Telm Street was damaged by fire at 9 oclock tonight. The fire started near the shrubbery probably from a cigarette thrown into the bushes. Dr W Wold a neighbor discovered the blaze and alarmed the fire department. Three lines of hose fought the flames, which gutted the whole west side and reached the second story. Much furniture was removed but water caused additional damage.
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W. Warnock
West Telm Street
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Perfect Weather Fireworks At Park Display Continues
Police plan crowd control and trolley cooperation for another night of fireworks at the park. Ambulance and physicians on duty as last year’s record crowd is expected. The Battle of the Marne set piece features 1000 bombs and 600 ft of lights with rifle and machine gun sounds. Grand finale uses 500 bombshells. other new designs and 240 aerial shells added.
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John O'Connell
Sicialy
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