02 Jul 1924
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1924
Page
1
Amid chaotic clashes within party circles, a rising political faction denounces Ku Klux Klan influence and pledges to pursue fair policies. The controversy centers on race rights and the leader’s rhetoric, with supporters urging unity while opponents demand accountability and cleaner party standards.
Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic debate on the Democratic platform and party actions. Mentions tariff, western shipping, farm interests, and figures like William Randolph Hearst and William Jennings Bryan. Indicates calls for action, criticism of rivals, and speculation about NY influence and upcoming events.
Attended Commercial Club picnic at Spencer Wednesday evening. Emmetsburg delegation including American Hand, R. E. Thompson, Charles Tubigg, Art Schlutsmeyer, and Dr. Mul tigue praised the event. In Webster County, June marriages tally 15, with 12 more listed for June 1929. Republican convention featured debate over Ku Klux Klan denouncement and defense of freedoms, amid party tensions.
Weather reports note heavy rain and hail yesterday between Oylinder and Whittemore with rapidly changing conditions. The notice summarizes recent meteorological disruption affecting local areas and reflects on ongoing unsettled forecasts.
A quirky tale reports that officials release snakes on golf links claiming high value per snake. It notes two venomous species, including the rattler, and discusses supposed benefits tied to controlling local wildlife. The fragment hints at odd stakes and claimed worth in a humorous context.
IVLE laborers in Chicago report thousands idle after layoffs. May payroll cuts and a 5,000 layoff at Western Electric reveal scarce work. Campbell and Nall traveled home via cay, noting high living costs yet affordable goods, while corn in Illinois remains unplanted due to wet, backward conditions and widespread mud.
BrAOOKnAne RERUESON 15 travels west from Milwaukee through Montana toward Havre and Williston, with a stop at Stavanger, Norway birth region reunion. He notes family milestones, business losses, insurance gains, and sending nine annual Rambles over the Range booklets while voicing political views and subscriptions.
A two mile west gravel road crash near Gilmore City killed Donald Kent of Laurens and seriously injured Eva Burns. The car struck a telephone pole, rolled, and Kent died at the hospital after being pinned under clothing. Burns suffered dislocated shoulder and cuts but is expected to recover.
Friday Vernon Fatton a state prohibition officer was wounded near Webster City in a gun battle with alleged bootleggers after discovery of a liquor shipment. Two cars were involved as the posse chased the runners who opened fire. 24 shots exchanged and the runners were later apprehended.
Roy Babcock of Waverly in Rev. John Clinton's troop set a national record in the scout rescue race at Mason City on Friday. He ran 30 yards, picked up a fellow scout, and returned in 14 and 11 seconds, beating the previous mark by two seconds. Patrick O'Neill was a business visitor at Algona on Monday.
A March 22 dispatch from Concord recounts a long reader letter describing a four month voyage visiting Gibraltar Algiers Alexandria Cairo the Suez Canal Cape Town St Helena Madagascar Durban Pernambuco and other ports. It details the pyramids in Giza Brazil's size climate and resources with local notes on population and landmarks. The writer includes historical tidbits about Alexandria and mentions a Cape Argus reprint attached with interest in army coverage.
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