Smith and McAdoo clash at Democratic convention
Alfred Smith and his New York supporters demand McAdoo quit or risk a convention deadlock and party split. McAdoo refuses, arguing Smith has little nomination strength. Analysts note McAdoo could help Republicans if nominated, while others urge a dark horse compromise to avoid fracturing the party.
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Alfred Smith
New York
William G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Smith
MéAdoo
the Treasury
Eadlock
Doc
Daino
S. Orly
West
Aquarium
Gotham
Bryan
Garden
McAdina
Davis
Walsh
Massachusetts
William ©. Philins
Coolidge
Charles R. Wilson
Huntington
W. Va
Florida
Kremer
John Trvis
Texas
David Huston
Huston
J. Bruce Kremer
The Coolidg es Black Hour and Nationwide Hope
The nation laments with President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge as Calvin Jr. fights blood poisoning in a Washington hospital. News notes Nevada’s small population with many students at the University of Nevada and the Presbyterian pension plan drive. General Isaac R. Sherwood, 89, plans to return to newspapers. A War Dept draft proposal and global military comparisons conclude this mixed page.
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Calvin Coolidge
Calvin, Jr
The
Presbyterian Church In America
General Assembly
Grand Rapids
Mich
Isaac R. Sherwood
Toledo
Congress
Lincoln
Billy the Tanner Threatens Sir Timothy in Washington Bar
A crowded Washington saloon scene unfolds as Billy the Tanner menaces Sir Timothy. The bar crowd disperses when the notorious figure enters, while the barman warns of Billy’s violence. Sir Timothy stays wary, plans to meet Billy alone, and the tale continues.
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Guvnor
Sir Timothy
Billy the Tanner
Billy
Smith’s Court
Guynor
Jim
Bill the Tanner
Timothy
Sir Thnoty
Tom
Beautiful Girl Can't Succeed in Paris Divorce Suit
New York July 7 Julia Troyt a famed beauty files for divorce from her husband Lydig Hoyt in Paris The once pampered star who sought an acting career left behind a life of wealth and social standing but failed to find fulfillment The case marks another turn in a saga of disillusionment and unrealized dreams
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New York
Julia Troyt
Paris
Lydig Hoyt
Julia
Hoyt
Broadway
Julia Robbins
Luig Hoyt
Yongs
Julia Hoyt
Greenwich Village
George Cohan
Debating a presidential race amid Democratic deadlock
The page reports ongoing U S Democratic convention balloting as McAdoo and Smith deadlock deepens. Comstock and Clancy push a regionalist bid with Minnesota Oklahoma Massachusetts Vermont delegates, while Missouri shifts to Glass, and Cox arrives to aid Smith. Bryan circulates among wavering delegates as hopes fade for a quick end.
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William G. McAdoo
al Smith
William A. Comstock
Clancy
Michigan
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Massachusetts
Vermont
Missouri
Carter Glass
Virginia
Glass
McAdoo
Garden
Tom Tageart
Josephus Daniels
School Teacher Omnibus Promotes Manners and Knowledge
A local feature extols teachers as shaping good Americans and calls for close cooperation from parents. The piece argues teaching is a highly responsible job and advocates affordable monthly support for students and programs.
26 Varieties Stamps Now Sold in Iowa
Sioux City July 7 Thirty varieties of stamps are now on sale in all town post offices in Iowa per Postmaster W H Jones. Denominations include 1 2 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 14 15 30 40 cents and $1 with three metres of air mail stamps commemorating American historic events and stamps bearing portraits of notable Americans. The special delivery stamp now bears the imprint of a motorcycle messenger replacing the former bicyclist.
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Sioux City
W.H. Jones
Contracts Awarded for Highway Grading in Harrison Township
The Benson county board of supervisors awarded grading contract this afternoon to W. O. Lockhart of Mt. Auburn for a short stretch of highway along section No. 20 in Harrison township. Other matters were expected to be brought before the board before adjournment.
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Benson County Board of Supervisors
W. OT. Lockhart
Mt. Auburn
Harrison Township
Fragmented claim on reforming a man and broad laws
The text muses that when a woman reforms a man she dedicates herself to one person while men seek a universal law to govern all, implying competing visions of individual change versus collective rule. The fragment suggests tension between personal influence and broad legislation without a clear narrative.
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