Five Believed Dead in Docks Blaze at Brooklyn
A fire at the British freighter Aeromont Castle docked at Brooklyn’s Red Hook Point burned throughout the night. Five crewmen are missing and presumed dead after a blast shattered fifty cases of naphtha while they were lowered into the hold. Seven others are severely burned and authorities tow the burning ship away to prevent further blasts as rescue boats stood by.
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Standard A Company
Aeromont Castles
Tornado Tears Through Belfast City Causes Widespread Damage
A powerful tornado struck Belfast on June 24 causing massive damage across the city. Homes were wrecked, roofs torn free, and utilities disrupted as hundreds sought safety. Dozens were injured as families endured sudden destruction and debris-filled streets.
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Peckfaey
Heifst
Lelomrepl Wits
Seven Jurors Chosen in Baring Trial at Whith Plains
In Whith Plains New York on June 34 jurors were selected as the trial of Clarence O Baring moves forward. He is charged with ravenous attempted harm to his wife by contaminating her food with disease germs and poison, an act alleged in the court today.
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Whith Plains
N.Y
Clarence O. Baring
Caddies strike at Kanawha Country Club over pay fees
Sixty three caddies at Kanawha Country Club in South Charleston walked out after dispute over 10 cent fees and a new credit system. Caddy master John Fox met with strike leaders to seek a settlement within days as a welfare of unpaid seven shifts remains unresolved.
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South
Artenton
Wames
Byayere
John Fox
Cnd
Adi
Croubla
Hud
Nationalist Overthrows Smuts' Ministry In South Africa
In the recent South African elections Nationalist forces confirmed victory over General Jag Smuts, with General 3. B. AM. Hoertzox pictured leading the overthrow of Smuts' ministry.
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3. B. AM. Hoertzox
Jag Smuts
New York Garment Workers Vote to Strike Tomorrow
In New York and vicinity about forty thousand workers including men and children will strike tomorrow after the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America announced the vote. Sidney Hillman cited bearable conditions and contractor practices as key causes, accusing manufacturers of wage reduction via subcontracting and attempts to revive the old social shop.
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New York
Rave
Clothing Workers of America
Sidney Hillman
Stab
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Astira
Hillman
Van Sweringen Seek Erie Control
New York June 34 Negotiations near completion would give the Van Sweringen interests of Cleveland control of the Erie railway and likely consolidation with the Chesapeake and Ohio and Nickel Plate into a 10,000 mile system. Bankers offered no comment as stock activity surged and talks reportedly included potential acquisitions of the Pittsburgh and West Virginia and Virginian railways.
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van Sweringen Injarente
Cleveland
Erie Railway
Chesa Peake
Financial
van Averingsna
Fittsburgh
West Virginia
Railrona Inteconta
van Swearingen
Chesapeake and Ohio
Gazette Morning Call Promises News During Your Vacation
A notice invites readers to call Capitol 5600 to receive The Gazette while away on vacation. The message emphasizes convenience and consistent service for daily news delivery during absence.
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Capitol 5600
Plank Conflicts Roil Democratic Platform Draft
Democratic platform committee in New York started hearings on four key issues race Ku Klux Klan prohibition farm relief and league of nations with leaders hopeful to iron out differences. Public hearings featured limited five minute speeches from both sides as members filed written proposals while Mrs Franklin Roosevelt led a women’s advisory group.
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Ku Klux Klan
Demaerstie National Convenilom
Harry D. Howes
Missouri
Juliue Attchele
Goporndo
Fating
Ditter Fleht
Bath Co
League of Nations
Homer
Cummings
Connecticut
W. HM. O'Brien
Indiana
Newton D. Baker
Ohio
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Key Pittman
Nevada
Kendrick
Wyoming
Franklin Roosevelt
National Committee
Wade
Hull
Democratic National Committee
Kira
Roosevelt
Flynn seeks conference to end Rhode Island senate deadlock
Providence June 24 governor Flynn called for a conference between the House and Senate to resolve the deadlock over committee appointments. The House adjourned without action after his address while he urged a referendum and constitutional convention to curb minority control. Representative Lavender proposed a conference committee. Speaker Joslin blocked the adjournment motion. The adjournment passed 43 to 21. The minority Republicans, largely absent, met briefly to extend recess until tomorrow afternoon.
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House’ of Representativan
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Mnior
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Lavender
Bristol
Joslin
Samuel H. Davis
Westerly
Ane
Rutland
Mans
Proposal to Abstract Two Thirds Rule Fails to Get Committee's OK
The rules committee rejected a Texas proposal to abolish the two thirds rule for Democratic nominations, adopting a majority rule idea supported by Florida and Utah. The panel also considered unit votes but left the issue out of the report, and outlined a draft procedural sequence for nominating speeches, credentials, permanent organization, and the platform.
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Associated Press
New York
Texas
Florida
Utah
Ite
Neecedent
Lew Ellingham
Indiana
Organization Committee Splits as Two Meets Convene
June 24 New York The Democratic National Convention organizing committee split with two concurrent meetings. Senator Copeland led one session voting to adjourn to 8 00 tomorrow morning while Senator Walsh presided the other, nominating permanent officers. No quorum at either, with some members present only for specific matters. Thomas H. Ball named chairman and Mrs. Robert E. Newton elected secretary despite protests over procedure.
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Annie Hotel
Senator Walsh
Montana
Ax Pert
Tanert
Mara Mem Leryn
S ¥Alshy
Walsh
H. BR. Merritt
Convention Program Today Deliberations Move Toward Next Democratic Gathering
Convention opened by Temporary Chairman Harrison at 11 am EDT with invocation by Bishom Thomas F. Gailor. Committees on credentials and permanent organization report. Temporary chairman appoints escort for Permanent Chairman Senator Walsh of Montana. Rules and order of business discussed, roll call for national committee selections, and a resolution empowering the Democratic National Committee to fix the next convention time and place. Adjournment follows.
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Bishom Thomas F. Gailor
Credentiala
Parmanent
Senator Walsh
Montana
Keynote Speech by Pat Harrison Stirs Delegates
In Madison Square Garden Senator Pat Harrison delivered the Democratic keynote as crowds packed the venue. The speech praised by Cleveland convention observers contrasted youth protest with old-party apologism. The session featured honorary secretary Ivetta Jewel Brown and box seating for notable figures as flags waved and Anna Case sang the national anthem.
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Charleston
New York
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Madison Square Garden
Harrison
America
Madison Square Gertien
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Architest
Hull
Cleveland
Burton
Ohio
Ivetta Jewel Brown
John W. Halsey
Charles W. Osenton
Cardinal Hayes
Cardinal Grobans
Anna Case
Metropolitan Grand Opera Company
Sawyer Resigns White House Personal Physician Post
On June 24 Brigadier General Charles E. Sawyer resigned as personal physician to the President. The move lets him return to Marion Ohio to devote attention to the Harding Memorial association. The resignation was accepted by President Coolidge and Lieutenant Commander Boone is expected to assume duties. Sawyer will remain coordinator of the federal board of hospitalization.
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Charles E. Sawyer
Marion
Ohios
Harding Memorial Association
Coolidge
Boone
Navy
Sawyer
Federal Board of Hospitalization
Warren G. Harding
White House
Tenn to Pages Right and Nine Aditional News
News dispatches from yesterday at the national convention report developerments and a veil found on page nine. The item notes thin ixane and the search for more details continues as reporters file updates.
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Atspatches
Democrats Open Convention With Harmony Plea At Madison Square Garden
Delegates gathered in New York for the Democratic National Convention as Pat Harrison urged party unity and a reaffirmation of Democratic principles. After three hours of speeches and demonstrations, committees moved to shape organization while candidates' managers prepared for contest. Prohibition, farm and foreign policy issues stirred debate in the platform and credentials processes as McAdoo and Smith looked to lead the first ballot once the platform is set.
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New York
Madison Square
Woodrow Wilson
Pat Harrison
Platform Committee
Rules Committee
Oregon
Minnes
I. Ae
Eg Hooke
Thomas J. Wklsh
Montana
William G. McAdoo
al Smith
Henry Allen
Rhine
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