Coolidge and Dawes Nominated in Explosion Toll
Reported at San Pedro California as of June 12 about an explosion in Mississippi turret number two during fleet drill. Forty four killed including officers and crew. dozens injured as a shell fired prematurely and engulfed the turret. Officers and men from Mississippi listed among the dead with further casualty notes and naval officials awaiting official releases.
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San Pedro
Cal
Associated Press
Mississippi
San Clemente
USS
New Mexico
Seath Bist
William & McCrea
Renova Penna
Ted Carlyle
Ragen
Joplin
Mc Norman Lew Barbee
San
Kennedy
Remae
Tiavasut
Washington
Wississippi
Wiles
Avimon
Eussippi
Prielb
Samuel & Bisihilene Land
Consention
Consention Hall
Liet
Coolidge Nomination Wins Amid Wisconsin And North Dakota Dissent
At the Cleveland convention on June 1 1924 Coolidge secured the Republican nomination after a dramatic contest. Dawes emerged as the running mate following a brief clash with Hoover and Lowden while Wisconsin and North Dakota voiced opposition. The ballot climax ended in Dawes acceptance and a party united by acclamation amid dissents.
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Wisconsin
Dakota
Cleveland
Ohio
Associated Press
Cool
Dawes
Republi
Fondun
North Diekota
Willam M Butler
Ereddent Coolidge
Mani
Reed
Pispivania
Hoover
Heed Han
Lowden Tutinols
Buth
Theodore J. Burton
Frank Lowden
Minoia
Pilot Killed as Seaplane Crashes During Maneuvers
The report notes a naval captain was killed when a seaplane fell during maneuvers off San Pedro. Details remain unclear as investigators review the crash and the cause is not yet confirmed.
New Haven Bank Closed by State Authority
State bank department shut down New Haven private bankers amid a disturbance over assets and liabilities. Details indicate bank assets around 80 thousand dollars and liabilities unclear, with court action possible as a Fossey Frethers suit looms.
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NEW Haven Bank
Pea
Ano der Rye Radio Brothers
Mew Haven
Roo Bitns
Xaninetien Fy State Bank Department
Si Pater
Liquor Cargo Seized At Long Island Sound Border
New London reports a Marine Patrol interception of a liquor shipment from Rum Row. The vessel Rita carried about 180,000 dollars in liquor toward New York when intercepted near Long Island Sound, with customs officials stating this is the largest seizure in the area since prohibition efforts began.
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Rum Row
New London
Lew Fondon
New York
Hum Row
Block Island
Montauk Point
Italian Deputy Kidnapping Shocks Nation
Italian police probe a deputy linked to a high profile kidnapping case amid nationwide searches. Officials report the suspect’s possible involvement with a group called the Millenat Socials and note ongoing investigations across multiple regions.
Bridgeport Sunday Post Unreadable Notice Summary
Fragmented OCR text from Bridgeport Sunday Post lacks readable events or names making a coherent summary impossible.
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Bridgeport Sunday Post
Coolidge Names Dawes Running Mate Amid Public Writings
The article notes President Coolidge selecting Charles Dawes as the 1924 Republican running mate. It mentions greetings sent to Dawes and remarks on public service, with references to Coolidge sending best wishes to Dawes and others involved in the campaign.
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Wastuington Joe
Corvidge
Turneht Seit & Menage
Charis G Dawes
Bis
Wall
Pi Asus
Davey
Wis Coolidge
Fragmented 1920s Bridgeport Page Mosaic Cites Figures and Debates
A garbled Bridgeport page mentions invited attendees at a convention with Senain and Congressman Wr ot, a dinner honoring Arthur F Conner, divorce case details, tax and legal notices, and political notes. The text blends names, dates, and events across church funds, commerce, and state matters.
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Senain
Voses
Wrot
Arthur F Conner
Post
Lax Tewedan Wall
Gertetal Chare Nin Warner
Behren
Tiewner Anderson Campbell
Meensich
Walwass
Stani Ho Bulard
State Chamber of Commerce
Moonews
Convention Republic
Omerce Hoover
Geeral Charles & Dawes
Drewes
Dawesween & Prigidert
Luwden
Dawe
Tarsal
Maren Woo Norton
Bal Heath
Stamford Fartering
Salds
Eli Whitney Dies in New Haven Former Bank Head and Public Figure
New Haven reports the death of Eli Whitney at age 87 after a period of illness. He led the Whitney Arms Company and the New Haven Water Company, served as president of multiple utilities, and held roles with historical societies and city commissions. Whitney supported public affairs and civic causes throughout his life in New Haven and beyond.
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Eli Whitney
New Haven
BANKS
Whitney
Mlutney
Natal
Valenisarsity
Sarah Sher Juti Tarnam
Whtney Arms Companytront
Nes Haven Water Company
M. Wintney
West Hisen Water Company
Vwaltomk Witter Company
Sun
Worns
Clarman
Kanis
New Fork
New Fffven
Elart
New England Talroad
Amd de Sootmay
Fairfield Committee Chairman Charged in Assault Case
The Fairfield committee leader is named in a hospital incident and later charged with assault. Police report the man was wounded by a blow during a confrontation and his wife filed a complaint. Authorities say the case involves a cease and desist reference and a hospital stay.
Banker Trustee Norton Dies by Own Hand at Shoreline Picnic
Walter Norton a Hartford area banker and trustee of the Connecticut State Hospital at Middletown shot himself to death near a beach in Shore Take Wonenscopo. A note stated accounts accurate. Norton, 55, was active in civic and fraternal groups and had fought overcrowding at the hospital. Funeral arrangements set for Lakeville with burial in the local cemetery.
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State Hospital For Insane
Middletown
Lallailie
Peleeran
Walter Wo Nerton
Connecticut State Hospital
Middetown
America
Noron
Accunt
Fenial
aToalouk
Fr Norton
Silisbury Livings Society
Robbing Burrell Trust Company
Maid Weads Club
Amelie
State Hospital
Lakeville
Norton Hts
Vasonic
Rerans
Serton
Suevases
Hissifs
Marrit
Margaret
Tur Akin Sis Rus
Nis
Tax abatement deadlock ends with Drew acceptance
City council breaks a stalemate on tax abatement after Drew accepts the terms. Edward Bues and other officials confirm adjustments amounting to a four dollar minimum in interest and related provisions. The decision ends tense legal negotiations and closes the case pending formal signatures.
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Drew
Lestion
Vega
Lax
Edward ‘ Bues
Tooth Wolf and
Teraham
Janfer
Anator
Qatiuaren
Hubbub on Vice Presidency All Bank Blythe Asserts
June 12 report notes a tense convention atmosphere as Blythe claims debate over the vice presidency centers on regional influence. The piece hints at political jockeying among factions, with questions about who could secure the top ticket and how this affects the broader party strategy.
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Hubbub
All Bank
Blythe
Connecticut Stood Firm by Lowden
A fragmented passage discusses political resistance to a candidate named Lowden. The text mentions supporters, opponents, and a form related to ballots, with references to voting locations and figures. The readability is limited, but the core theme centers on political stance and ballot activity.
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Connecticut
Lowden
Even Goldberg Liked Burton's Rapid Fire Talk
A fragmentary report from the Rube Goldberg Convention in Cleveland Ohio notes speech acts by Burton and Goldberg. It mentions delegates leaving, talk at length, and mock or whimsical remarks about politics and oratory.
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Goldberg
Burton
Rube Goldberg
Cleland
Ohio
Dave
Ody
Marion Leroy
Lurton
Oraf
Ubemmolt
Wits
Pie
Alman
Templeton Congratulates White House Leader
Templeton sends congratulations to the White House as officials in Washington receive praise. The message mentions President Coolidge and refers to ongoing national leadership and ceremonial exchanges amid political events in the capital.
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Templeton
White House
Dawes Accepts Nomination for Vice Presidency
Big Gen Charles Dawes accepted the nomination for the vice presidency as a Republican party choice. He thanked delegates in a statement reported by the Associated Press. Dawes indicated his brother might support the ticket and vowed to attend the 40th convention.
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Charles Dawes
Republican Party
Nitron
Associated Press
Danes
Marifus
Hoover Congratulates Dawes on Victory
A garbled telegram from June 1 shows President Hoover congratulating Charles G Dawes on his forthcoming vice presidency. The incomplete text references W Willington and a public draft context with unclear dates and places.
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Hell
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Coolidge
Lowden Refusal
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Marion le Roy Burton
Cater Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
Navais Cpt
Mirpayers
Ilar
L Sound
Fishers Island
N. Y
Custom Agents
Italy
Mysteriqualy Utarpea
Beauty and Taxes
Aos
Pallinl
Nan Rapoure
Bridgeport
Kovanis Club
Oldrow
Water Company
Senate
Burilg
TND
Sante Pie
Prumbutl
Cralgid Wits
Washington Atraus
Walter W. Norton
Bald Head Club
Inia Sce
Anton O
Holter
Centhiacdine Page Toonty
Boeatenan Goyer
Abe
Rome
Tae Coolidge
Vroorn Wintown
van Ab Arles Vol Laple Los
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Delegat
Seerary Hower
Gere
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