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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1924
Page
6
At the Democratic National Convention ten presidential candidates were nominated. Franklin D Roosevelt briefly nominated Governor Smith as expected, but Colorado’s delegation surprised by passing and a miscue altered the planned sequence and timing for Roosevelt’s address.
Mrs Henary Landes acting mayor while Mayor Brown attends the Democratic National Convention dismissed Police Chief William Severyn after giving him hours to reform. She appointed former chief Wayde Bannick acting chief and issued an emergency proclamation asserting she was not in charge of the department. Mayor Brown supported Severyn and planned his return home.
New York June 26 By the Associated Press Friends of Governor Alfred E. Smith turned the national convention into a pandemonium of sound. They shrieked and sang in the gallery and crowded the aisles, waving Smith banners as delegates pressed on with business. The tumult continued as Roosevelt named the New York governor as the party’s choice, signaling a dramatic scene and intense demonstrations throughout the hall.
Washington reports the London premiers conference will restrict dialogue to the Dawes plan and inter allied debts. Kellogg to be official representative to expedite plan operation and monitor developments affecting American interests under Germany treaty. The chorus of reports includes denial of British aid to Franco and news of German expulsions from the French zone.
Santo Domingo report states Congress approved a treaty with the United States for the evacuation of the Dominican Republic by American military forces. The agreement, signed June 17, was ratified today, setting the stage for U S troops to depart following the evacuation.
At the Democratic National Convention in Garden Tall New York delegates confront Montana clash over Maloney's bid to carry Montana's banner for Alfred Smith. Disruption erupts as New York backers drown out a Oregon speaker, prompting calls to adjourn and possible move of the convention.
Rankin, seeking Republican nomination for senator, declared yesterday amid reports of a deal with Governor Dixon over H. R. Hathaway of the state insane asylum. The announcement referenced the Hathaway affair and suggested Rankin would generally support Dixon’s renomination, with statements released to newspapers by George Lanstein and other officials.
The Democratic National Convention platform committee in New York adjourned around 3 20 AM after approving all 35 or more planks from the drafting committee except those on the League of Nations and armaments. A sub committee from eleven tried to shape planks on war and League. the full committee was asked to report at 2 PM.
New York report states David L. Rockwell of Ohio announced McAdoo day with several delegates previously aligned to other candidates. Campaign manager McAdoo emphasized renewed backing and urged unity among supporters at the event.
Reading garbled dispatches shows American airmen reaching Calcutta for relief efforts amid fires burning across California. The report cites federal and state forest services and private timber owners fighting blazes, with Phanta Clira county near San Francisco noted as the largest.
Ted Pe Nnaha Jane Harey Newman of Toronto was elected president of the International Association of Lions Clubs. The 8th annual convention concluded here at Cedar Point with Herman Cedar Point selected as the 1925 convention city.
New York June 26 The Democratic platform plank criticizes Republican inefficiency and corruption, accusing the administration of blocking senate investigations, condemning naval bases, the attorney general, and the veterans bureau. It notes Chicago ward inquiries and calls for action against Klan ties and a league of nations. Subcommittee discussion continues through the night.
Luton Rouge Louisiana June 26. Suzehe Virdriene has confessed in prison at Valleplatte to slayings of six men in Evangeline Parish. He faces execution in August for the May 19 murder of Robert E. Wisuslis from Evangeline Parish. The confession includes killings of Pierre Vidriene and a Garbo chauffeur. He says the life story will be published after execution. Governor Fuqua received a letter about the completed book and readiness to publish.
Fragmented report describes a wartime scene with references to factions and a convention. Names and details are garbled but indicate an incident where opposing groups attempted action, with mentions of Commander McFerinna and a pledge to uphold a ruling. The legibility masks clearer attribution.
Convention opened by Chairman Walsh at 10 30 a m eastern daylight time with invocation by Rev Tweighy W Wylie of Central Presbyterian Church New York. Committee reports include nominations for president and election of national committee members and tenure provisions. Platform committee report and agenda for the day.
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