Democratic Rally Sparks Madison Square Garden Address
Senator Pat Harrison as temporary chairman delivers a fiery keynote at the Democratic convention in New York. He recalls 1876 reform, attacks Republican budgeting and disarmament claims, and urges voter action to elect honest leaders in 1924. The crowd erupts during his tribute to Wilson and Cleveland era reforms.
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Vincennes briefing on political controversy and policy critique
A June dispatch from Vincennes reports a political broadside criticizing the Harding Coolidge era and praising Wilson era diplomacy. It contrasts Democratic and Republican policy, cites bank failures, and calls for reforms to tariff, labor, agriculture, and civil service to restore purchasing power and world leadership.
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Lieutenant Maughan Completes Record Transcontinental Flight
Lieutenant Russell L. Maughan, U S Army aviator, landed in San Francisco at 9 48 p m after a 2700 mile dash from New York in 21 hours 49 minutes actual flight 18 hours 26 minutes with three refueling stops He aimed to lower the time on the next trip and received a telegram from President Coolidge praising the arrival The immense crowd cheered as photographers photographed the aircraft and Maughan was carried to the army headquarters amid cheers and sirens.
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Hull collapses as debts paid rally follows
Cordell Hull fainted at his desk Sunday as the national committee reported that all debts were paid and the party would enter the presidential campaign with a clean slate. The strain of pre convention work and the ticket scramble wore on the chairman.
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Brazil closes last nearby coal mine in Billtown center
Brazil Ind June 24 The Brazil Collieries Co No 1 mine at Billtown has shut down and will dismantle the tipple and sell the structure as lumber. Once a wartime prosperity site the 125 worker operation ends after years of intermittent output due to high underground hauling costs. Miners face uncertain prospects nearby and may seek work elsewhere in Indiana or neighboring states.
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Rex the famous Bicknell pony is not sold at auction
Rex, the pony of mine publicity fame, remains unsold after the Edwardsport auction. Lon Crawford had brought Rex to town with hopes of sale, but the coal company paid the board bill and no buyer appeared. Rex appeared calm and unbothered by the hammer.
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Chairman Hull Collapses From Heat at Madison Square Garden
Chairman Hull of the Democratic National Committee fainted from heat in New York after Senator Pat Harrison delivered the keynote. He was revived and later confined to bed recovering from heat prostration and exhaustion from overwork.
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Disastrous Min River Flood Hammers Foo Chow Area
The Min river flood swamps Foo Chow with three quarters underwater and water levels rising to sixty feet at Yenching. Millions in property damage and numerous casualties reported as tea and rice stores vanish and shipping is threatened by drifting log rafts.
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Rhode Island Senators Flee to Massachusetts Hotel
Twenty one Rhode Island Republican senators who fled the state after a gas attack in the senate chamber were found registered at a Rutland hotel in Massachusetts. Guards surrounded the group as spokespersons said they would not return until guaranteed protection from violence.
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Thieves warn P. M to keep more cash in Griffin raid
In Griffin Indiana the post office was robbed Sunday night with $1600 stolen from two stores and a blacksmith shop. Thieves left a note demanding more money at future visits and warned of arson against the postmaster's store. Three earlier postmasters are serving prison terms.
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Democratic National Convention Battles Over Platform
The New York convention opens amid bitter factional fights over prohibition, the klan, and the league of nations. McAdoo leads in delegate strength while Al Smith lags behind, with Bryan and Indiana backing a national anti klan plank. Deadlock and protracted balloting are anticipated.
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