Nomination of Governor Smith Dominates Democratic Candidacy
Wester Houston June 26 Associated Free Staff The Smith camp grows confident on first ballot as momentum builds in the Democratic convention with New York Governor Smith poised for victory on the initial roll call. Strategists like George Ro Van Nance forecast a first ballot win amid sustained moves to secure broad support. Some opponents deny defeat, preparing for a final push to derail Smith.
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Tex
Smith
New York
George Ro Van Nance
Smyth
Governor Smith Attends Session With Four Leaf Clover Pin
Governor Alfred E Smith wore a four leaf clover on his coat lapel as he attended a state convention and weighed his suitability as the Democratic presidential candidate. He showed impartiality toward omens, accepting a brown trout gift from John J Burns of Monticello at the state department of purchase. Continued on page two.
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Ty W W CHAPLIN
Associated Press
Albany NOY
Alfred E Smith
state department of purchase
John J Burns
Montcello
Democratic convention opens with night session broadcast
Houston June 26 AP The Democratic party, seeking victory in 1928, ordered a night session with radio broadcasts to reach every home. Claude G Bowers of the New York Evening World was named temporary chairman to rally party supporters. The day session at Sam Houston Hall was sweltering and heavily lit and wired for the first night.
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Associated Press
Houston
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New York Evening World
Sam Houston hall
Kremer Chosen as Head of Committee Deciding Credentials
Amousted Press staff writer ME Barker reports Houston Tex June 26 1924 The Montana delegation to the Democratic national convention marked time awaiting developments that would determine its next step Kremer national committeeman was chosen chairman of the convention credentials committee The resolutions seat previously held by Kremer was assumed today by TJ Walker of Butte who gave up the delegation chairmanship for an Andy four B Mitchell of Great Falls originally named a member of the credentials committee became chairman of the delegation Walker declared he had no specific proposals he hoped to have incorporated in the platform but was disposed to accept.
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Houston Tex Tune
Al Smith
T Bruce Kremer naternal
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T J Walker
Butte
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Die-Hard Days Choose Pall Leader In Platform Fight
A rally of days named Thomas Pall of Texas as captain in a floor fight to control the Democratic platform plank on bone drsplank after a committee completed the resolutions.
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Houston
Thomas Pall
Texas
Teat of Rowers Speech at Democratic National Convention
The record card notes page 6 shows a speech by Teat of Rowers concerning the address of Tlaude G Rowers at the Democratic National Convention. A reference directs readers to Pure 4 for the full text.
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Convention Delays on Prohibition Plank Amid Showdown
At the Democratic National Convention in Houston on June 26, leaders grappled between wets and drys in the resolutions committee over the prohibition plank. Prominent figures such as Josephus Daniels and Dan Moody pressed for an eighteenth amendment reference and strict enforce ment, while Alfred E. Smith supporters favored a broader law enforcement plank without naming the amendment. The committee planned further discussion tomorrow with two modification proposals expected.
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North Carolina
serritory of the navy
Dan Moody
Texas
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Daniels
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Alfred FE Smith
comenhion
Houston Hall Deluge Floods Sam Houston Hall
AP report from Houston describes a heavy rainstorm that flooded Sam Houston Hall in Houston Texas. Water poured through the hall soaking the speaker's platform and press areas as delegations sought shelter. Reporters and officials attempted to work while rain spilled inside through cracked ceilings and windows.
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Bowers Opens Big Gattle Boasting Corruption
A stormy Democratic convention in Houston featuring Claude Bowers accused Republican Harding Coolidge records, calling for vigorous election opposition. He denounced scandals, farm laws, and “fake prosperity” as the party prepared to enter the November race with energy and a sharp critique of the current administration. The event included heated orations, crowd applause, and procedural debates before adjournment at 9:24.
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Claude G Bowers
New York
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Harding
Coolidge
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Chicago Labor Chief Slain in Mob-Heavy Attack
A Chicago labor leader was shot and killed in a violent robbery attempt near 637 Dearborn Street. The assailants used machine guns as bystanders watched in fear. Authorities say the crime appears tied to organized labor conflict. one suspect was reportedly convicted in a separate case months earlier.
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Chicago
Army student pilot killed in plane crash during graduation
In Portland a student Army pilot named Arthur Draper died when his two mile test flight ended after his plane crashed into the ground. His parents mourn his loss while Draper graduates and the community reflects on the tragedy.
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Draper
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Portland
Five Dead By Blast In Powder Works
Explosion at the Sew Foglind Fire Peck Manufacturing plant today killed four workers and left a fifth dead later. A man nearby described an auto parade of three cars and others driving toward the building as the blast occurred.
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Foglind Firepeck Manufacturing company
Veterans Parade in Butte Draws Thousands
Thousands of veterans from Civil Spanish American and World Wars marched in Butte for a three day encampment of Montana patriotic societies. Department Commander C F Adams of the GAR led the parade as grand marshal with Billiamss named encampment city for 1929. Leaders from the American Legion spoke at a large Legion meeting.
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Montana
FE ‘Adams
GAR
Billiamss
convention city
Bergeson Wounded by Vicious Mule at Ranch Near Townsend
William Bergeson, son of Mr and Mrs 0 A Bergeson of 1015 Sixth Avenue, was severely wounded when a newly purchased mule attacked him while helpers were saddling a saddle animal at the Al Wright ranch near Townsend yesterday afternoon. He suffered deep wounds to his right leg arm and hip and was rushed to St Peters Hospital where a physician attended him. Further details are awaited.
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William Bergeson
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olers
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Milder Weather Aids Arctic Explorer Rescue Efforts
Weather improves allowing rescue teams to move closer to the stranded Noble expedition near the Green Strait. Officials note ships can approach the camp as fog lifts, with Roald and other explorers awaiting further orders and possible air or sea support.
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