McAdoo Fights Klan Charge At Democratic Convention
At Madison Square Garden on June 27 the McAdoo campaign worked to disavow any sympathy with the Ku Klux Klan, amid debates over religious liberty. A parade and floor demonstrations followed as delegates debated the platform, with tense admissions control and a rain-dampened hall.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
McAdoo
J. F. T. O'Connor
North Dakota
McAdoo Captaine
Smith
Carroll Miller
Pittsburgh
Vecayre
Sitter
New Jersey
Jas. M. Cox
Ohio
Cratary
Arkansas Traveler’s House
Mie
Apparatly
Walsh
Pat Harrison
Bruce Kremér
Montana
Wash
New Build ing Supply Opens Local Offices
Announcement today details plans for Build ing Supply Company to open local offices with Clyde Martin purchasing half interest in the Portsmouth firm and basing operations in High Point. Warehousing planned to serve High Point and a large southern area with the city as center. Martin, tied to Breece Manufacturing, has a High Point home under construction and will relocate permanently.
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Building Supply Company
Portsmouth
O. Clyde Martin
Portsmouth Company
High Point
Mr. Martin
Breece Manufacturing Company
Eimerywood
American Athletes to Be Kept in Dry Paris Area
Paris June 27 The American Olympic committee urged French hosts to keep the Colombe dry by removing liquor signs and bars on main streets. The plan aims to safeguard athletes and uphold training rules by removing temptation and ensuring safety.
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Paris
Colombes
Seek Lodging For Visiting Firemen
The housing committee faces a lodging shortage for the annual firemen convention and tournament July 14 to 17. Local residents are urged to offer space and notify F. J. Shkeemare of the chamber of commerce with details. The committee plans to view available rooms before delegates arrive.
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F. J. Shkeemare
Chamber of Commerce
Fight Over Klan Plank Dominates Democratic Platform
New York June 27 Open fight in the Democratic National Convention over the Ku Klux Klan issue was forecast after platform builders worked hours without agreement on that plank and the league of nations. Minority reports on both subjects will be presented to the resolutions committee later. The platform, including 35 planks, faced hurdles on the Klan and league items, with adjournment until 2 p.m. as drafting continued.
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New York
League of Nations
Resolutions Committee
Platform Committee
League
Goon
Draun
Senate
Teapot Dome
Local Doctor Charged With Assaulting Wife
C D Thompson, local physician, faces trial before Judge J M Hedgecock in police court charged with assaulting his wife. Witnesses testified and court sessions drew wide local interest as the case extended into late afternoon. Mrs Thompson testified to repeated attacks while the defendant spoke in his own defense.
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C.D. Thompson
Co. D. Thompson
JM Hedgecock
Weather in North Carolina Partly Cloudy Tonight Through Saturday
Forecasters expect partly cloudy skies over North Carolina with no change in temperature through Saturday. Minimal precipitation anticipated, steady warm-to-mild conditions across the region.
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North Carolina
McLean Campaign Finances Revealed In State Report
The final statement of Angus McLean's gubernatorial campaign disbursements and receipts was filed at the secretary of state's office. Jd. W. Bailey, the losing candidate, previously released his figures. The list of McLean contributors includes A. McQuilum, Nathan O'Berry, Frank Borden, J.C. Hill and others, showing both candidates barely within campaign expense limits. Attorney General Manning probes gasoline price cutting, summoning local filling station owners for questioning.
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Raleiueh
June Hin
Angus
Whten McLean
Secretary of State
Jd. W. Bailey
James H. Pon
McLean
McQuilum
Nathan O’berry
Prank Borden
J.C. Hill
A. &. Brooks
T. J. Gold
C. G. Wright
T. J. Johns
C. A. Hines
R. B. Terry
K. P. Lewis
K. Powe
W. A. Erwin
J. H. Norfleet
Manning
E&their
Soma
Fowler Accused Editor Admits Ku Klux Ties in Trial
Louis Fowler editor of American Standard and his son were jailed on $1000 bail after arrest on criminal libel charges tied to an attack on Governor Smith. A court witness claimed Fowler is a Ku Klux Klan member who authored and distributed anti Governor Smith material. The elder Fowler denied seeing the challenged article after publication. The pair face libel accusations citing attacks on Smith Jews and Catholics. In separate item, Montreal riot followed a beer promo, drawing 25 000 callers and prompting police reserves. many lost belongings amid stampede.
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Brew York
Louis Fowler
American Standard
Louis Fowley, Jr
Governor Smith
Mauszing
Ku Klux Klan
Yasin
Fowlers
Gegan
Mowler
Ku Klos Kien
Simmons
Klan
Georgia
Doctor Evins
Vivans
New Jersey
Thore
Bayonne
Rowler
Watit
Greenville
Jacob Alschafer
Une
Fowler
Hart
Madison Square Garden
Smith
Alsehule
Montreal
Wesleyans Plan Revival at High Point Liaison
The Wesleyans announce a revival led by Rev. Edwin M. Graham in Cre ad High Point, Ra. A week of evening services at 7 o clock and afternoon meetings are planned, with dates to be announced. The event aims to promote the church’s jiica and attract local residents.
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Cread High Point
Cour Edwis M. Graham
Feur
Yeherille
Parking ordinance limits 46 minutes on key High Point streets
The city council approved a new parking ordinance to take effect tomorrow at 7 am, extending to 10 pm on Saturday nights. It limits parking to 46 minutes on Commerce and English streets from Main to Wrenn, with city officials planning signs and enforcement. Police Chief Blackwelder will issue further instructions to enforce the measure.
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Focal Merchants
High Point
Trom
Washington Street
Main
Wrenn
Commerce Street
Ray White Jr Hurt In Wreck At Cen Lenni Avenue
An early morning collision on Cen Lenni Avenue Injured Ray White Jr five year old son of Mrs. George Nicholson and grandson of Squire W. G. Brown. Warren Brown driver claimed responsibility after reaching for an apple. Ray was taken to High Point hospital but injuries were less serious than feared and he returned home resting. The Ford coupe suffered heavy damage while the truck remained intact.
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Davis Léa Company
Cen- Lenni
Ray White Jr
Ray White
George Nicholson
Squire W. G. Brown
Warren. Brown
Squire
Helen
Ray
Warren
Ford
High Point
Strategy Debate Shapes Early Presidential Nominations
In Washington a Pat Harrison keynote sparks traderlike bargaining among 15 plus McAdoo hopefuls. Delegates seek second choice pledges as dark horse Newton Baker emerges. Endurance tests may fade, with a nomination possible by around the tenth ballot as managers push favoring sons and pledged support.
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David Lawrence
Madison Square Garden
New York
Pat Harrison
McAdoo
Dark Horses
Newton D. Baker
Ohio
Thomas F. Walsh
Montana
Metdoo
Smith
Great Stretch To Be Lighted For Aviators
Chicago June 27 A 1460 mile air route between Cleveland and Rock Springs will glow with overlapping heat pools and beacons circling horizons to provide 6279 900000 candle power when air mail service begins July 1. Electrical engineering groups helped install the system many pilots may use landing lights. Twenty planes carry 10000000 candle power of electrical flood lights and parachute flares capable of three minutes to fall from altitude.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Rock Springs
Wyo
Horizona
Story of Misa Loretta Lachbg Found at Vaughn Home
After an attempt to find work at a ten cent store, Misa Loretta Lachbg told Mrs. Vaughn her story from the home of Pp Vaughn and expressed fear her family would not allow her to return. She had sent a postal card to her father before officers located her.
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Pp Vaughn
Misa Loretta Lachbg
Ead
Lor
Faughus
Bennett
Mrs. Vaughn
Vaughn
Closing More Border Ports Along the Mexican Line
The three Arizona border entry points Nogales, Naco, and Douglas are added to southern ports closed daily at 9 p.m. to curb short traffic and contraband, mirroring California and El Paso regulations that end at 9 p.m. each day.
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Washington
Iune
Dongas
Nogales
Naco
Arizona
California
el Paso
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Coates
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Losmibern
Ion Sean
Wesleyans Plan
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