Bryan Defeated for Temporary Chair at Democratic Convention
The New York Times reports that William J. Bryan failed to win the Temporary Chairman post at the Democratic National Convention, sparking relief among Parker supporters and renewed focus on Bryan’s Nebraska delegation and Resolutions Committee role as others maneuver for the platform. Tammany forces led by Charles Murphy push for either Champ Clark or Mayor Gaynor, while New York’s delegation stays tight lipped, awaiting Murphy’s next move.
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Times Special Races to Baltimore for Democratic Convention News
New York Times Special edition rushes to Baltimore for the Democratic National Convention with late political and sports news. Newsboys hawk the papers along hotel entrances as the 3:25 A.M. train travels 187 miles in about 3 hours 45 minutes, reaching Baltimore with editions from Times Square and Brooklyn.
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New York May Name Ticket In Democratic Convention
The New York delegation including 1,300 Tammany members has been unusually inconspicuous at the Democratic National Convention, while developments that day in the convention featured New York’s ninety representatives in focus.
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Rebels Draw Marines Fire at El Cobre Cuba
Capt. Gulick, commanding U S Marines at El Cobre, says his company guards nights and exchanges fire with insurgents as outposts hold automatic guns. A bomb near the outpost caused no damage and Cueto was destroyed by insurgents. The Cuba report of Mayari burning is denied. Government troops fight Estenoz at Calabazas with rebel losses reported and Estenoz fleeing. Armando Andre faces immunity while editors of La Lucha and La Prenza seek courts.
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Craig Biddle Jr. Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Craig Biddle Jr., 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Biddle of Philadelphia, was taken to Newport Hospital and underwent an appendix operation by Drs. Stewart and Easton. His parents remain at his bedside tonight.
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Stones on balcony threaten pedestrians after fatal fall
A fourth floor balcony at St. James Court 214 West Ninety-second Street toppled, killing Catherine Loftus. Inspectors found insecure stone posts held by a thin cement layer and warn this danger may exist on hundreds of buildings. Workers Saponell and Deversick are jailed for homicide pending coroner’s inquiry.
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Lawyer Held for Bankruptcy Fraud
William Rabinowich a lawyer of 309 Broadway and Louis Wilson were arraigned before Judge Hand in the United States District Court on conspiring to conceal assets of Klein Rosner Co clothing manufacturers of 26 Washington Place Wilson pleaded guilty and was released for sentence Oct 1 Rabinowich pleaded not guilty held in 2.5 bail with permission to demur or change plea by Aug 1
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China Faces Halt on Six-Power Loan Negotiations
The State Department reports a halt on the six-power loan to China after Huan Hsi Ling rejected both the loan and foreign administration of the salt monopoly. China fears foreign control and may seek funds from Austria or Belgium, with tensions over terms and foreign advisers delaying an accord.
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Lynching of Annie Berkdale Shocks Vienna County
In Vienna Georgia on June 25 a mob lynched Annie Berkdale a Black woman after abducting her from Sheriff Bennett as he attempted to take her into custody for the murder of Mrs B Jordan at Pinehurst. The coroner and prosecutor avoided naming participants and no arrests were expected. The mob degraded her body with shots and shotgun blasts after hanging from a tree limb.
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Prominent planter’s wife slain in domestic incident
Report notes Mrs. Jordan, wife of a prominent planter, was killed. Eyewitnesses describe her as kind-hearted and humane. A reprimand she gave to her servant is mentioned as a possible motive, though details remain unclear. LYNCHERS fled in their automobiles after the incident.
Ex-Judge Jones Attacks Gov Blease in Florence Debate
In Florence South Carolina on June 25 ex Judge Ira B Jones candidate for governor rushed at Gov. Cole L Blease during a joint debate. A B McCown chairman and others restrained him. Blease had accused Jones of voting against a railroad Jim Crow law. Jones denied and attacked Blease, amid prior clashes in the campaign. Jones had resigned from the Superior bench to run against Blease.
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Hart Civil Engineer Dies By Suicide In New Jersey
Chester D. Hart a civil engineer of 2 Grand Street White Plains committed death by own action by taking poison after visiting his wife in Weehawken New Jersey. He drew a vial and swallowed it while a few pedestrians watched him fall dead on the sidewalk. The poison type is unknown and no motive is given. Mrs Hart denied comments when notified.
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Earl Pritchard Arrested in L A Drunk Driving Fatality
Earl W. Pritchard a Yale graduate and former New Yorker-promoter was arrested in Los Angeles on charges of driving intoxicated and killing Herbert D. Stokes. His wife is seriously ill after a two day old birth. A. W. Spears a fellow promoter was present with an unidentified woman. both men are on bail.
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