Democrats at National Convention vote to back party platform
At Madison Square Garden June 28 the Democratic National Convention rejected Newton Baker's League of Nations plank in favor of the Resolutions Committee's approach. Baker invoked Wilson and urged a Wilsonian tone, while supporters argued for a practical path to U.S. entry. The roll call followed amid emotional appeals and countercharges.
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Democratic plank urges League of Nations cooperation
The seven member Platform Committee led by Newton D. Baker presents a substitute plank from Madison Square Garden arguing that world peace rests on international cooperation under the League of Nations. It criticizes Republican isolationism, endorses adherence to the Permanent Court of International Justice, and calls for non entangling, conditioned cooperation to abolish war and aid recovery.
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Democratic platform vote downs Ku Klux Klan by one vote
At Madison Square Garden a 10 hour session ended in a narrow defeat for a Ku Klux Klan reference and a Wilsonian League plank. Delegates clashed on the floor as police intervened to quiet disorder during the heated convention.
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Alliance with Klan Denied Vigourously by Senator Ralston
Indianapolis reports Senator Samuel M. Ralston, a Democratic Presidential candidate, netly denied ties to the Ku Klux Klan stating he is not connected with the organization either directly or indirectly. He answered rumors from New York and spent the day in his law office and at his farm home.
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Convention Debates and Fire Blues at Columbus Oil Plant
At a national convention a heated roll call over a Klans issue triggered disorder with challenges and votes, while in Columbus a massive oil plant fire destroyed four 4000 gallon tanks injuring three workers. Firefighters fought the blaze as residents were evacuated and the plant's $300,000 operation faced ruin led by President George J. Karb.
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Three Records Set in Dayton Air Derby at Wilbur Wright Field
In Dayton Ohio June 28 three aviation records were set at the Air Derby at Wilbur Wright field. Lt W H Brookley stayed aloft three hours in a Curtiss bombing plane carrying 2204 pounds, beating the previous two hour twelve minute mark. Civilian pilot Lockwood, in a 500 kilo gram load, posted speeds for 100 and 200 kilometer runs averaging 111.8 and 112.4 miles per hour. Lt John A MacReady failed to beat records for 100 200 and 500 kilometer distances as bombs dropped from his craft.
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Tornado Strikes Ohio Towns Leaving Destruction and Death
A violent tornado sweep from Cleveland to Lorain and Sandusky kills hundreds, injures thousands, and devastates cities along Lake Erie. Lorain reports 300 dead and 1,500 injured with theaters collapsed and bridges washed out. Akron losses exceed 1 million dollars as National Guard mobilizes for relief.
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Debate Over Klan Issue Splits Convention Majority
At the convention the debate centers on Pattengall of Maine proposal to name the Ku Klux Klan in a plank. Senator Owen of Oklahoma argues for the majority report favoring religious liberty and equal rights without naming the Klan, warning against mischaracterizing the issue and noting other criminals don masks.
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Franks Slayer's Mother Visits Son In Jail
Mrs. Albert Loeb mother of Richard Loeb visited her son Richard Loeb in the county jail with Allan Loeb and Jacob Loeb. Warden Westbrook oversaw the five minute talk as Richard, pale and faltering, embraced his mother amid tears.
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President Coolidge Sends Greetings From Shenandoah
The Shenandoah dirigible broadcast a greeting from President Coolidge to Mayor Kendrick as it passed over Independence Square during sesqui centennial exposition launch ceremonies in Philadelphia. Thousands attended as the airship circled the square before heading toward Lakehurst, New Jersey.
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Klan Plank Adopted In Final Roll Call
New York notes the Democratic platform endorses religious liberty speech and press freedoms in a majority report on the Ku Klux Klan plank. The text reiterates church state separation and no religious tests for public office while pledging obedience to law and opposition to religious or racial agitation. It concludes by submitting the cause to the people.
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