Contested Democratic Convention Balloting Notes
A fragment from Madison Square Garden coverage shows John W. Davis leading on early ballots while Samuel Ralston and McAdoo vie for influence. Bryan campaigns for support, while Cumings is floated as an alternative. Nebraskan and Californian splits affect delegate counts as the day advances.
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Fats Exening
Tresort
Indiana
Cyan
Samuel Ralston
Wlliam J. Bryan
Bryan
John W. Davis
McAdoo
Ming Bey’gan
Criemlate
Rimor
Homer Cumgoings
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Ralston
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Halg
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Nebraska
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George Bretman
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Day and Night Mail Service Transcontinental Debuts
The first day and night transcontinental mail service began from Mitchell Field to San Francisco, with 35 hour schedule and relay stops. The maiden flight carried many Democratic National Convention delegates' letters. pilots faced fog and wind, but officials said schedules will run year round.
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Associated Press
Mineova
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Hazelhurst Wield
San Francisco
Mitchell. Field
3. Y
New York
Vanen
New-York
Vance
Reno
Harry Huking
How the Factions Are Figured in New York Conventions
A political overview explains how presidential candidates secure votes at party conventions in New York. The piece outlines the process, key factions, and the influence of pledged and unpledged delegates shaping the attendee outcomes.
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Associated Press
New York
Hanan Dinee
Autos and Rural Church Work Unite Nation Conference
Prof W Duffee of Wisconsin urged using automobiles to spread church work to rural areas at the national rural church and social conference. Dr J H Kolb said agriculture and church must support each other as clergy learn to bring the human element to farming with broad regional representation from Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Illinois Michigan Ohio Indiana New York and Pennsylvania.
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Associated Preas
Manvan
W. Duffee
University of Wisconsin
National
Todas
Dutles Seaid
Te Bos
Triffee
Atera
Severon
J. H. Kolb
University
Cief
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Illinois
Mitchegar
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Pennsylvania
Court of Appeals Sets Aside $60,000 Judgment
A United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals overturns a $60,000 judgment against Wilkof Iron Company of Youngstown, Ohio. The case involved a contract to purchase $60,008 worth of steel during wartime, with payments previously made.
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Court OF Appeals
Gianare Miei
Jianan Wevernment
Wilkof Iron Company
Youngatown, C
United States
Circuit Court of Appeals
Coolidge Urges Economy to Ease Tax Burden
Washington President Coolidge addressed the seventh semi annual meeting of a government business organization urging strict economy and efficient administration. He outlined policy to cut the public debt and increase treasury revenue while maintaining core services, noting a drop in federal share of total government costs from 69 to 44 percent over the past year. The address stressed unity among administrators to support tax relief through prudent governance.
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Washington, D.C
Coolldze
Treasury
Niation
Lefty
Treasury of Generalty
Washington
Coolidge
Fireman Injured as Two Apparatus Collide
A fireman was injured when two pieces of apparatus collided last night. The injuries are not serious, and the incident involved two first equipment units in the line.
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United Press
Verbal clash over trey high echoe project turns tense
A heated disagreement at a meeting in Wruwaton Wisconsin over the trey high echoe project led to a police call. Officers found no crime after a two week business meeting was adjourned amid the dispute.
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Anitold-Proan
Ex-Girl Wins 370000 in Breach of Promise suit
Mina Dever, described as a former foldier girl, was awarded 370000 in a breach of promise case against Philip M. Shaw, a wealthy New York booker. Shaw admitted proposing before obtaining a divorce and claimed the marriage would be contingent on it. The court noted a later offer to marry the plaintiff if she would drop the suit.
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Aby United Press
New York
Madeling Dever
Philip M . Shaw
Mina Dever
Ames
Shaw
Mae Dever Quterlainly
Mike Dever
Hho
Cost pressures drive merger of Michigan papers
Statewide newspaper costs have risen, forcing consolidation as many papers merge their plants and circulation. In Escanaba the Press bought the Encarabe Mirror, merging the publications under stronger ownership to survive.
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Michigan
Associated Press
Becanaba
Mich
Birchigan
Optanaeteae
Nowadeya
Thatéaiit
Thia
Escanaba, Press
Tha
Encarabe Mirror
Cedne
Two Men Killed as Auto Struck in Washington PROMOTIONS
Special to The Northwestern Washington reports two men died when their automobile was struck by a fast moving vehicle. The account notes discontent with promotion practices, naming Admiral Jobert C. Gogate and Rear Admiral Clarence F. Williams among officers discussed for advancement. Defects in the promotion system and political cliques in Washington are cited as factors.
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Virginia
Huompton Ronda
Bacaure Cope
T. Senn
West Virginia
Capliine
Captain Senn
Dds
Washington
Former U S Sales Director Exonerated by DC Judge
Ernest C. Morea, former director of child welfare under the war department, was exonerated today by Judge Bailey of the District of Columbia Supreme Court in a case related to government weapon sales. John L Phi lp as of Georgia and others face trial on charges tied to the same inquiry.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ernest c. Morea
Child
The
War Department
Bailey
Columbia Supreme Court
John Ll." PhiHpa
Georgia
Ex Governor Upham Failing Health Sparks Hope Abandoned
Marshfield Wisconsin Ex Governor Upham is gravely ill at his home with heart trouble following bronchial pneumonia. After returning from the oath he grew weaker and doctors have given up hope of recovery.
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Marshfield
Wis
Airkroom
Missouri Deserts McAdoo On the Twentieth Ballot
A historic party convention details the long roll call and shifting votes as McAdoo loses on the twentieth ballot. The tally lists candidates by state and supporter, including Cox, Smith, Underwood, and Davis, with overall totals and regional blocks.
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McAdoo
Montane
Mesdod
Nebraska
Smith
Bryan
Gilbert
Hicock
New Hampshire
Walsh
New Jersey
New Mexico
McAtdoo
New York
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Asa
North Dakota
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W. Davin
Ohio
Cox
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Ove Por Davis
Newton Baker
Fitchie
Underwood
W. Davis
Vian Meareery
Vermont-AilcAdoo
Virginia-eGlana
Washington
MeaAdoo
Weat- Virginia
J. W. Davie
Winconpin
Weorghha Underwood
Alan Rb
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Lot
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Davin
Arte Rico
J. W. Davis
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Meadoo
Democratic Convention Debates Over Candidate Davis
The Democratic national convention featured a heated exchange over John W. Davis of West Virginia with William Jennings Bryan pressing that Davis’s ties to Wall Street and Daugheny hurt the party’s westward appeal. Bryan urged polling again and warned against risking Democratic chances in the North and West.
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Madison
Equigés
New’ York
John
W. Davia
Wes
Virginia
Mr. Davie
William Jennings “Bryan
Bryan
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McAdoo
Dohany
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Sryan
Eaat
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Davis
West
Davin
Poheny
Wall Street
Aryan
Lai Bryan
Train Crash Kills 13 and Injures Several Near Cumberland
A northwest bound rail collision near Cumberland injures several and kills Henry Zappt, 13, and Raymond Dennatal, 35. Victims lived in Cumberland. Zappt died instantly, Dennatal died on a train en route to St. Paul. Other injured include John Zepp, Joseph Donate, and Jongph Zanpl.
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Hudsah
Wis
Holequstomoblie
Northwest Limited
Chicago
St Paul
Minneapolia
Onitia
Cumberland
Tia
Henry Zappt
Eamond Dennatal
Zappt
Pennatel
St. Paul
John ‘Zeppl
Joseph Donate
Jongph Zanpl
Henry
John
Detalla
Tot Tenia
Reading fragments from a faded local page
Incomplete OCR fragment recounts a street scene with scattered names and places. The readable bits hint at a local incident or weather note involving residents and a tourist observer, but the exact event remains unclear due to missing context.
Wisconsin alfalfa acreage expands amid dairy farm push
State agriculture figures estimate 217000 acres for hay with 166000 acres set for seed. County agents promote alfalfa to dairy farms, yielding an 82000 acre increase as campaigns intensify statewide.
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Willy
Storm toll climbs as rescue searches for wreckage
Reported by United Press from Lorain indicates the storm’s death toll rising to 94 as rescue teams salvage wreckage inside the interior. Authorities list hospital checks for injured and workers dynamite a concrete bathhouse area while searchers comb the area for further bodies.
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Walla
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