Johnson Condemns Ku Klux Klan Ties In Nomination Fight
New York reports Senate candidate Underwood and Senator Johnston voiced strong Democratic views against Ku Klux Klan activity and urged the party to reaffirm its 1888 platform. They warned the party must oppose any action that undermines federal rights and public morality while defending human rights and lawful political participation.
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New York
Cavcar W. Andarmond
Andaman
Sonnelon
Richte
Ahuve
Resulus UK
United States
Ku Klux Klan
Menntor Underwood
Johnston Vata
Rocrat
Dtr. Johnston
Berrioratio Party
Menager Underwood
Bonn
Moman
Jobnaton
Oman
Wallatrest
Main Street
Alto
Uxsnasin
Dave Impeach
Ohio Klux fight dies natural end in caucus move
The Ohio delegation to the Democratic national convention effectively ended the Klux Klan dispute by refusing to call a caucus. At a Monday caucus the Ohio group adopted a resolution from Edmond H Moore to instruct Newton D Baker on the Klan plank. Ten members petitioned to rescind the action, but Campbell believed it was too late to undo the caucus decision.
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New York
Thaby Klux
Ohio
James E. Campbell
Dele BkUon
Caucue
Edmond HH. Moore
Younestown
Newton D. Iakern
Chis
Moore
Ghia
Campbell
Tickets and badges surge as New York hosts convention
June 25 report notes continued ticket shortages while badge supplies rise with many citizens ordering badges. Hotel lobbies brim with officials and attendees wearing badges, and crowds move to dinners and theatres, some posing as Messengers. A city plot and uniformed messenger presence amid convention activity observed. A separate Chicago item notes Jamen I. Mecos found with hundreds of crockery stolen.
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New York
United States
Hell
Thyrans Vention
Sermaant
Arma
Backers of Davis in Ambush for Publicity
West Virginia candidate Davis faces rival camps amid publicity maneuvers in New York. Backers press for assurances of support across numerous selections as campaign battles unfold. Rival camps gauge reactions from Wall Street associations and Clarkburg supporters, with Davis remaining tightly constrained during the convention period.
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New York
John W. Knsis
West Virginia
Revien
Toms Vrade
Renmdlard
Revi Toajentea
Comrerand
Yentian
Tila
Davin
Davds
Wall Street
Davis
Clarksburg
Davie Dos
New York Delegation Abrogates Ancient Unit Rule
June 25 reports that the Iowa delegation to the Democratic national convention voted to abrogate the unit rule. The group split on McAdoo support with early ballots favoring McAdoo then dispersing influence among Smith Underwood Davis and others amid internal leadership disputes and strategic realignments within the delegation.
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Middle West
McAdoo
New York
Waa
Iowa
Demeccmtin
Nole
Treneth
Smith
Underwood
Davia
New York Mothers Distribute Fans at Democratic Convention
On June 1 in New York City delegates to the Democratic national convention received hand fans from a group known as the Mothers of New York. The women handed out folding fans to attendees as a practical, visible sign of support, aiming to boost comfort and morale on a hot day ahead of Madison Square Garden arrivals.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Mothers of
Delecates
San Francisco
Hunkberlin
Wwer
Berlin
High Lights and Sidelights of the Convention
A vivid account of the 1856 New York Democratic convention at Tammany Hall. It notes Horace Seymour’s nomination, portraits of four presidents at Madison Square Garden, McAdoo’s headquarters at the Vanderbuilt, guard detail, and figures like Murphy and Wiley, with critique of Gov. Cox and remarks on the League of Nations and a new rival paper The Daily Mirror.
McAdoo Named Democratic Nominee Contender for Presidency
In New York June 23, former Senator Phelan placed McAdoo in nomination, praising his broad vision and civil service record. He argued the Progressive wing demands a trained chief, capable of steady leadership, and lauded McAdoo’s wartime railroad management and support for farmers and workers.
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nWin Demic
McAdoo
Dures D. Phelans
California
Mr. Phelan
Democratic Party
America
Repubicans
Ise
Phelan
Uhoven
Gli Pruderes
Gome
Treasury
Wilson
Pacian
Toller
Treaaury
Lincoln
Trenaucy
Democratic convention chaos and a stalled keynote speech
A chaotic report describes a disorganized Democratic convention with a wind scattered stage, a lengthy deliberation by delegates, and a keynote by Senator Harrison. It notes attempts to calm the crowd, confusion over names, and references to various figures, venues, and political maneuvers in New York. A fatal automobile crash kills J W Allwood en route to his wedding in St Paul.
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Bedlam
Harrison Gavele
Senate
American Eagle
Democratic Party
GOP
Zirefeld
Walsh Says Americans On Trial In 1924 Campaign
Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana declares before the Democratic national convention that the 1924 race will test whether the American people will continue the Republican leadership amid Senate corruption disclosures. He accuses Coolidge of shielding delinquents and argues the nation must return to Wilson era moral leadership.
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Tmcone Falenico
Cleveland
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Tilden
Chant
Vewuit
Considwe
Daven Xtay
Ike
Associated
Republican Party
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Turplunder
United States
Senate
Oiel- Clel
Benreth Duke
Walshield
Cussidgs
House of Commons
Buckingham
Charles
Calvin Coolidge
Warish
Congress
Walsh
Coolidee
League of Nations
America
League Oy
League
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic convention organizes amid loud reception at Madison Square Garden
At Madison Square Garden on June 25 the Democratic convention perfected its organization and greeted its penitential chairman. The roll called Alabama presented Senator Underwood as the first candidate to be formally presented before delegates for the presidency as floor demonstrations underscored resolve and a sub committee shaped the platform.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Senator Walsh
Montana
Ty Tiebe
Strugels
Alabama
Underwood
Platform plank planned by vets at Democratic convention
Former service men among delegates to the Democratic national convention agreed to push two platform planks. One would criticize President Coolidge's bonus message language, the other call for adequate care of the disabled and reorganization of the veterans bureau.
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New York
Cooligge
Veterans Bureau
West Virginians Optimistic About Davis Nomination
West Virginians at the Democratic national convention remain hopeful about John W. Davis of Clarksburg securing the presidential nomination. At Davis headquarters in New York, visitors report generous hospitality, ticket shortages persist, and a long list of West Virginia attendees is noted including Mrs. SM F Holley Ira Simme P J Newton and many others from Charleston Morgantown Buckhannon and Huntington.
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Gueerne
New York
West
Logan
T. P. Kenny
Joyce
Grafton
Adah Les Mapel
Ida Bigles Mapel
Marguerite Spracy Hall
Fiebert Dowles
Abright
J. J. Wharton
Morgantown
Paull
Welleburg
EB. D. Talbott
W. D. Talbott
Ekins
Teetta J. Brown
Kitgwood
Edward A. Bennett
Weston
Ars
A. D.hopkins
Parkersburg
Alvin B. Cumming
CG. & Tanex
William F. Henke
Gebres & Laughlin
Andrew
Kansas State Flag Collection Grows Amid Delays
Kansas without a state flag joins a nationwide display as Post Office officials boast the most complete official state flag collection. Ohio Utah Montana and Kentucky were added amid inquiries from other states while Nebraska’s flag history is clarified by rail service groups.
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Post Office Department
Ohio
Utah
Montana
Kentucky
New
Arizona
Kansas
Mississippi
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Washington
Wyoming
District of Columbia
Alaska
Guam
Samoa
Virgin Islands
Railway Mail Service Association of
Lincoln
Omaha
Secretary of State
Pere
Nebraska
DANGER IN BEAUTY AIDS WARNED BY DOCTORS
The American Medical Association warned of dangers in modern cosmetics and devices. Doctors cited hair curlers, hair dyes, cosmetics, and even chlorinated water as risks, urging a pure rouge act and safer beauty product regulations.
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Gerald Miller
Chicago
Mosticus
Valls
American Medical Ageneration
H. N. Cole
Western Reserve University
Elas
Wills MacLechlan
General, Electric Camnony
Toronto
Canada
MacLaughlan
Doctarca
Albert D. Kalsar
Rochester
N. F
W.W. Watkins
Phoenix
Arizona
William ‘Heldl
JR Baby
Baby
Fowder
Thamaelvea
Pure Foods Act
Man in Denver Plans Bow and Arrow Mountain Lion Hunt
Denver, June 26. E Welch, a Floridian hunter, will hunt mountain lions in Colorado armed only with a bow and arrow. He notified Stanley B. Young of the U S Biological Survey predatory animal division. Welch claims he can shoot a lion through a one inch plank and treed the cat first. Young welcomes his pursuit across the Rockies.
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Denver
Colo
E. Welch
Floridas
Young
Welch
Rockies
Freth Saves Giru's Let When Accidentally Snow
Arkansas City dispatch reports a ten year old Elsie Farrar was shot in the face by a playmate’s revolver during a demonstration. The bullet entered the nose, passed the mouth, and lodged between two teeth. Elsie retrieved the missile and escaped with assistance, while George Seipp Jr, ten, stood nearby. The incident occurred as a cautionary tale of firearm safety. In other notes Uncle Jack Higgins, famed 166 year old organizer, readies a municipal hotel day celebration in Wabash Indiana, claiming better health than last year. Also Long Beach, California begins a one cent bus fare window with coupon food for four cents at about 100 city stores.
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Giru
Arkansas City
Kan
Sus
Elate Farrar
Elsie
George Seipp, Jr
Elsia
Uncle Jack
Wabash
Ind
Jack" Higgins
Bigwing
Rotherble
Saia
Tincle Jack
England
Long Beach
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