Graphic account of quake hits Mexican town
The Chicken of the Sea tuna boat crew reported a strong quake near Manzanillo on June 15 as they entered San Pedro. Streets cracked, roofs collapsed, and one woman died. Communication was down except for radio, with a 30 foot sea recession and breakwater damage noted as enduring signs of the event.
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San Pedro
Calii
W. A. Morgan
Leon Seal
Los Angeles
Manzanillo
Manzillo
Tammany Seeks Delegation Control in Roosevelt Controversy
Tammany bosses press for leverage as Curry mulls last moment moves to haul 45 to 50 delegates into the convention. Roosevelt campaign manager Farley notes that adding New York votes to Roosevelt could give the governor a substantial, near five thirds majority.
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Curry
Tammany
A. Farley
Roosevelt
New York
Victory Fund drive raises 719,718 from 101,972 donors
Chicago June 24 GP A record 101,972 contributors have given 719,718 to the Victory fund toward a 1,500,000 goal. National and state leaders, amid intra party rows, caucused on the party war chest noting a deficit of over 200,000 but signs of progress with many states reporting quotas and funds raised to date.
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Chicago
Montana
Wyoming
MOS OF WOMEN AT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION SCENE
A milling mob of women at the democratic pre-convention scene tests the woman vote strategy for November. Delegates from Louisiana to Minnesota and Porto Rico gather as Mrs Nellie Tayloe Ross leads women’s activities and Mrs Henry Moskowitz cites the woman factor for Al Smith. Jane Addams advocates a peace plank and war debts commission amid committeewoman efforts.
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Bess Furman
Herbert Hoover
Henry Moskowitz
al Smith
Nellie Tayloe Ross
Gach
National Committee
Elizabeth Marbury
Louisiana
Porto Rico
Minnesota
Ruffin G. Pleasant
Huer Leng
Individus
Jane Addams
Convention Notes from Chicago Democrats Band Displays and Delegates
Chicago June 24 A lively report notes bands warming up for the Democratic convention with California and Texas delegations set to perform and a first impression of the youngest delegate Compton I White Jr 11 from Idaho. Governor Murray of Oklahoma appears in the mix while Franklin Roosevelt attracts interest. A new magnetic alloy from Japan touted for its strength ends the snippet.
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Chicago
California
Fort Worth
Houston
Oklahoma
Murray
Missouri
Guardians of the Public Peace
Compton I. White, Jr
Clarks Ford
Idaho
Roosevelt credentials committee hears contested delegations
Roosevelt backers from Huey Long Louisiana and Minnesota Einar Hoidale were seated on the temporary contest roll by the Democratic National Committee amid clashes and humor. Arthur Mullen and J Bruce Kremer argued for the Hoidale and Long groups as credentials battles loom for the convention floor.
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Chivaso
VPI
Roosevelt
Huex Long
Louisiana
Einar Hoidale
Minnesota
Franklin Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
Ciehes
John J Naskob
Ronsentian Hall
Arthur Mullen
Nebraska
J. Bruce Kremer
Montana
Hoidale
Johnson Opposes Shelving Old People in Civil Service
Senator Johnson denounces a plan to retire elderly civil employees for economy. He calls it a crime against age and cites authority figures to argue against the policy, asserting long-serving leaders demonstrate sustained efficiency. The debate centers on aging officials and government efficiency.
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Washington
Curtis
Johnson
Cabri
Senate
Smuth
Utahy
Fhatraman Jones
Cr. Wash
Appropriations
Sears
Veterans Rally Cracks Down On Demands At Nation Convention
In San Diego the Disabled American Veterans elected William A. Conley of Los Angeles as national commander and chose Grand Rapids Michigan as the 1923 convention city. They pressed Congress for prompt and full payment of soldiers’ bonuses and pledged to return home after the rally.
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Af Congress
Glassford Tre Ieee
Powthind
San Diego
Wham
D. A Vi
Frieda Mooney
Los Angeles
Smith Fights Majority Rule In Nomination Showdown
Fragmentary report shows Smith opposing a two thirds rule amid Shouse Roosevelt tensions. He denounces compromise and defends principles as lawmakers clash over delegate power and the nomination process. References to California and Montana figures hint at cross party maneuvering and leadership battles.
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Walsh
Montana
Choies
Ronsevalt
Englestendt
Hta
Kala
Smith
Roosevelt
Qian
Long
Wheeler
Sovich
Lone
Laouintana
Prohibition repeal debated by national figures and experts
Proponents and opponents of repeal gathered in Washington to press their cases as figures like Glass, Walsh, and O Mahoney led the discussion. A youthful university president and leaders from the Chicago Board of Trade urged clear economic framing amid criticism of Republican policies. Talks touched on tariff reform, rail regulation, and currency ideas amid a broader party platform battle.
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Tennessee
Glass
Virginia
Walsh
Massachusetts
Mitchell Palmer
Washington
D. C
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Wiliam A. Comstock
Michigan
Robert M. Hutchins
Chicago University
Farm Board
Repubalican Agricultural Polices
Chicago Board of Trade
Firovisional Platform Group
Shiteling
United States
Myd
Carey
Taritt
Pater B Carey
Bryan urges moratorium on prohibition at convention
Governor Chase Bryan, brother of the commoner, calls for a moratorium on the prohibition issue at the Democratic National Convention until a platform is laid out to restore prosperity and employ 3,000,000 idle men. He urges equalization of deposits and including silver in the currency.
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Linenin
Chase Bryan
Bryan
Democratic aide Wy Ger ard backs Roosevelt in New York issue
Chicago reports the wartime ambassador to Germany James W. Ger ard defends Roosevelt against Mayor Tague of New Jersey and asserts Democrats can win New York on a strong platform. EH von Bohndorff claims to witness metal transmutation under radium influence.
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Chicago
James Wy Gerard
Germany
Gigérnot Roosevelt
Tague
New Jersey
Tre Democrate
New York
EH. von Bohndorff
Evil Eye Suspected As Killer Violet Rays From Women
A Cornell University report describes a woman’s exhaled aura said to emit violet rays that killed yeast cells on a slide in minutes. Dr Otto Taha of Cornell's bacteriology dept presented findings at a recent American Association for the Advancement of Science session.
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Howard W. Blair
Syracuse
Tane
Cornell University
Otto Taha
Cornell Bacteriology Department
Corfell
Walker parade dazzles Chicago crowd in historic turnout
Outdated text describes a city parade with a New York connection and remarks on Mrs Walker. The garbled note mentions a large gathering, religious federation, and a train scene. A hospital reference and a cryptic total on non alcoholic beverage consumption are included in the scattered passages.
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Iene
Chicago
Wallov
Tle
Wraebie
New York
United States
Unaly
Double Feature Star Barbara Wych In Yer New Column
Barbara Wych stars in a dramatic four period role in Forbidrinn opening Sunday at Low an frouble with the Royal Knights Orchestra on stage. Miss Stanwych portrays a girl young mother middle aged woman and an old worn wife, with Adolphe Menjou and Ralph Mellamaye as the men who love her in the tale.
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Barbara Wych
Toyal Knighta
Miss Stanwych
Htory
Eken
Pally
Adolphe Menjou
Ralph Mellamaye
Letty Lynton at the Marlow drama and court case
At the Marlow cinema Metro-Caldwyn-Mayer presents Letty Lynton adapted from a May Bele Lowndes novel with star Letty Lynton in a tale of reputation loss and possible prison. The cast includes Nils Asther Lewin Stone and May Robson. In Laramie Bill Comanick faces a 4 to 12 year sentence for the slaying of his friend and neighbor Jack Prete.
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Letty Lynton
Willy Jaan Crasford
Robn Montgomery
the Marlow
Metro-Caldwyn-Mayer
Marie Bele
Laramie
Wra
Ain Bill
Comanick
W. J. Tidhall
Irlend
Jack Prete
Laranile
National grain dealers union meeting in Havre
Montane farmers and grain dealers convened in Havre for the Montana Farm Bureau and Independent Wholesalers Association session. A report on the state grain department’s work was presented by A Martin. Delegates visited a model farm at Fort Assatthone and attended a banquet.
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Audhan
Martin
Uteit
Visiant
Fort Asatthotne
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