Nomination Prospects Sharpen As Smith Rallies Backers
Thousands pack Houston Convention Hall under scorching heat as Democratic leaders push William Gibbs Smith’s bid. Prohibition plank agreed, southern allies align, early ballot victory urged. Claude Bowers to deliver keynote. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson expected among guests.
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Bowers of New York to Deliver Democratic Keynote
United Press reports Claude G. Bowers, longtime editorial writer for the New York Evening World and former Indiana congress hopeful, chosen to deliver the keynote at the national Democratic convention. The 50-year-old editor, noted for his histories of the party, rose from obscurity to prominence as Jackson Day dinner speaker and now leads the party’s campaign rhetoric amid calls for reunion after divisions.
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Compromise on enforcement worked out at Democratic convention
Houston report details a dry and wet compromise aimed at enforcing laws at the Democratic National Convention. Moderates and Smith allies push a strong prohibition plank while avoiding the 18th Amendment and Volstead Act by name, in a night conference at Jesse Jones's office.
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Auction sale at 661 East Wayne Street Saturday June 30
Auction at 661 East Wayne street on Saturday June 30 at 1 o clock. One Guernsey cow, years due to freshness October 14. one 1100-pound work horse with heavy and light harnesses. plow harrow and one horse wagon. top buggy. set of light sleighs. 20 gas crook and shovel plow. cultivator, chains, forks, shovels, hoes, and many small tools. Other articles too numerous to mention. Terms cash. Mrs. Millis Nelson. John Hammond, auctioneer.
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Democratic National Convention Broadcast Planned Across 42 Stations
The Democratic National Convention will be re broadcast at 1 45 p m Eastern Time today via a coast to coast network of 42 stations linked with the National Broadcasting Company Graham McNamee will describe the Houston proceedings as he did at the Republican convention in Kursus City
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Republican campaign goes quiet for Democrats picks
Washington June 26 Republican headquarters and candidates were idle today and will stay so this week in courtesy to the Democrats. Secretary of State Work said the Hoover Curtis campaigners would lie low until the Democratic candidates are chosen.
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Man Fined $50 For Contempt In Jamestown Court
Mayville June 48 a contempt fine of 50 dollars was imposed on West Floyd of Jamestown after arraignment in Supreme Court before Justice Alonzo G Hinkley. Floyd had been subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury regarding the shooting of Henry Smith by Otto Johnson last week and failed to appear, leading to the contempt order.
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Democratic Convention Platform Lines Take Shape
Reports from the convention show near unity among El Smith leaders as five prohibition planks are sent to the platform committee. Moody Daniela United Dry Organizations Caraway represented on the committee. A draft by Pittman likely guides talks with possible minority reports from Daniels and Moody. Committee hearings to begin mid afternoon, with the platform due for presentation tomorrow.
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May Get Demo Post As Next View Chairman In Party
May get the position of view chairman of the party national committee after discussion with Mrs Bernier and Pyke of Cleveland. The role is described as the most important women’s job in the party.
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Proposal aims at forming independent railroad company
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Fragmentary OCR Notice From Historical Paper
Incomplete text fragment mentions various names and sums such as 900 and 500 dollars and months. It references a legal or employment context with names like Morganza and Franklin and a prohibition theme, but the exact actions and entities are unclear due to corrupted OCR.
Warren’s Erratic Drive Ends in Patrol Stop
A blurred report notes Warren of Blurbrick ten county faced a Monday incident involving a motor vehicle and police patrol. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but an apparent appearance and arrest or detainment are implied amid confusion over location and charges.
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