Democratic convention gains for Ralston as adjournment nears
At Madison Square Garden the Democratic national convention moved toward a compromise as Ralston of Indiana gained ground with delegates from several states. McAdoo’s lead narrowed after Mississippi and Missouri shifted support, while Davis dropped to third and new talks of elimination or adjournment arose as Ballot counts neared fifty.
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Associated Press
Madison Square Garden
New York
MccAdoo
Ralston
Indiana
Mississippi
Missouri
McAdoo
Smith
John W Davis
West Virginia
Tonicht
Meador
Convention index voices mounting as ballots loom
Taggart attempts Ralston amid talk of a coup and dead tired delegates. Heanls of the ballots signal tension while warnings about a fake delegate circulate. In the forties ballots show slight changes as Smith prepares for ascent. The gentleman from Indians and Bender’s view of the convention highlight lingering partisan strains and pressures on both sides.
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Taggart
Ralston
Smith
Gentleman
Bender
Georgia Man Impersonates Delegate at Prohibition Era Gathering
A man claiming to be B A Sullivan of Atlanta caused a stir at the Georgia delegation when found to wear Miller Bell’s badge and credentials. He said he worked for McAdoo, was warned not to interfere with votes, and returned as a guest. Rumors of seat tampering were unsubstantiated. Washington hosts talks on campaign strategy with Alanson B Houghton and Dawes, with Dawes to lead major speeches.
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Associated Press
Madison Square Gallon
New York
B. A. Sullivan
Atlanta
Georgia
Miller Bell
Midgeville
Sullivans
McAdoo
Sullivan
Dut Wan
United Press
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Eurape Alanson
Houghton
Germany
Charles G. Dawes
Butler
Dawes
Washington
British union claims world non-strike record
The National Union of Root and Shoe Operatives of England boasts twenty nine years without a strike and challenges other labor unions. President T F Richards says the group maintains a $5000 strike protection fund built from mutual employee and employer assessments and would refer any future strike to a mutual tribunal with forfeiture to cover losses.
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United Press
Tondon
National Union of Root and Shoe Operatives
England
Vt. F. Richards
Eet al
Ihug
Committee acts to ensure expense publicity in Senate inquiry
Washington report notes the senate committee on campaign contributions and expenditures begins inquiry into financial operations of major parties. Senator Borah, chair of the investigating panel, requests the Republican national committee’s cash on hand as of July 1, expected revenues and expenditures, and contribution limits. The Borah panel will survey other party committees similarly.
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Washington
Senate
Republican National Committee
William M. Butler
Borah
Senate Investigating Committee
Butler
Lmilt
Borah Committee
Betting odds against W McAdoo shorten in New York
United Press reports New York buyers shortened the odds against William G McAdoo from 6 to 1 to 4 to 1 for the Democratic presidential nomination as his convention comeback unfolds. Dark horses retain favor with Gov. Al Smith at 3 to 1, Underwood Ratton and Ritchie among favorites. Weely. i 2. S. Fried & Co. say they have funds to bet on seven terms that one of any two candidates will not win the nomination.
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United Press
New York
William G McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
al Smith
Underwood
Rataton
Ritchie
I 2. S. Fried & Co
Judge sentences 36 alleged bootleggers in Omaha
Federal Judge John F. Magee sentenced 36 alleged violators of the eighteenth amendment in Omaha to a total of 41 years in prison and fines totaling $81,000. The sentences ranged from three months to two years, amid a crackdown that has depopulated the city’s bootlegging activity.
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United Press
Omaha
Neb
John F. Magee
Minneapolis
Magee
Democrats Settle Down to Real War at Convention
United Press dispatch from Madison Square Garden reports President hopeful Sam Ralston rising in the balloting as Mississippi Missouri and Oklahoma swing to his side amid a long Democratic presidential fight. McAdoo and Smith cling to slim totals while Indiana starter Taggart presses for Ralston, with further ballots anticipated.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
McAdoo
Ralston
Indiana
McAde
Mississippi
Towns
McAdo
Smith
Missouri
Robert J. Bender
United Press
Tom Taggart
Sam Ralston
Rallston
Smithsuse
Oklahoma
Lowa
Taggurt
Paxel
Progressive platform urged farm aid and labor rights
A platform drawn by the Progressive convention calls for renewed farm aid and stronger recognition of labor claims. The 1,090 delegates plan to support Senator Robert M La Follette as an independent candidate without endorsing a third party. A telegram asking La Follette to state his position will be read at the opening session. The platform focuses on economic reform, avoiding mention of the Ku Klux Klan scandal.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Cleveland, O
Conevention
Plana
Robert M. la Jollatte
New Publican
United Presa
la Folletta
Washington
William HL. Johnston
Union Ferder
Chalesman
Johnston
Ballot totals surface in New York election roundup
The Day's Ballots at New York show repeated tallies across forty-four ballots with McAdoo, Smith, Davis of West Virginia, Underwood, Cox, Glass, Ralston, Robinson, Ritchie, Walsh, Saulsbury, Owen, and others. Final day totals approach 1,098 with multiple rounds and varied state and local candidates.
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McAdoo
Smith
Davis
West Virginia
Lunderwood
Cox
Glass
Rudstan—al. Robinson
Ritchle
Kansas
Walsh
Saulebury
Oren
Navis
Weal Virginia
Underwood
Ralston
Robinson
Ritchie
Dayia
Saulsbury
Owen
Eawards
Davia
H. Owen
Ballat
Ralaton
Day
É. Orwen
Glasa
Saathbury
É. Owen
Davin
Wert
Virginis
Glaan
Hansas
Toti
Hirwith
Glosa
Ritchin
S. Owen
Olaer
Glasn
Walah—l. Raulsbury
BryAn
Battle
Totsla
Kalaton
Weat
Virginia
Coz—d. Glasn
Sainsbury
Coxr
Glase
Walah
Franklin Roosevelt
Bryan—i
La Follette Expected To Accept Bid At Conference
Washington reports say La Follette is expected to accept a bid to run for president, though he plans to hold his peace until a Democratic candidate is chosen. In New York a group of big supporters met to discuss the Wisconsin senator’s stance while Cleveland delegates prepare for a pivotal convention. Ta Follette’s formal appeal was submitted to Washington, with leaders exuding confidence a favorable reply will come, possibly via messenger or convention delegate. A large influx of delegates, including William Grahn representing United Mine Workers, gathered, as observers from Socialist and progressives circles assess the potential of a permanent political organization beyond a mere gathering.
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Associated
Washington
To Follette
New York
Cleveland
Hind
Wisconsin
Cheveland
Robert M Ta Follette
van Nekst
T Hoae
William Grarn
United Mines Wuarkera
Resolutions Committee
Snelitats
le Thovah Thalr Otginigdon
Morris ErIquist
Pitogresktye
Teegardlena
American Federation ‘of Labor
Comen
Jabor
Organiane
Ilond
Bandit's Poor Aim at Close Range Saves Man's Life
Milwauket-Poor aim of a negro bandit who fired at close range was thwarted when a man named Blake reached for an electric switch and unintentionally lit more light. The shot missed, embedding in a wall behind the defender, who then fled the scene. The report credits Blake with saving himself by a misdirected action during the confrontation.
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Bandit
Milwauket
Blake
Falcon Keeper
Widespread Areas in Russia Threatened by New Famine
From Moscow dispatches the Associated Press reports widespread drought and an unprecedented heat wave, worsened by poor seed quality imported from America. The crop failure threatens famine across large parts of Russia, with officials warning of severe shortages.
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Russia
Aseociated
Berlin
America
Moscow
Six Injured When Two Cars Collide in Milwaukee
Six persons were injured in an automobile accident near Milwaukee when two cars collided. One car carried A Dennet Racine, his wife Margaret, daughter Alice and Mrs. J Richards of Kenosha. The other had a woman passenger and was driven by Fred Meltz. All were seriously injured.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Here
Dennet
Racine
Margaret
Alice
J. Richards
Kenosha
Fred Meltz
Mexican Judge Shot by Gun in Mexico City
Judge Jose Maria Rincon, a noted Mexican jurist, was mortally wounded by Carman Uiehard a striking 18 year old Apanian girl in Rincon's court area. The girl claimed he attacked her after inviting her to a meeting. she surrendered to police. The incident occurred as Rincon entered his car with the two women present.
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Miss
City
Alfred G B. Hart
United Prem Rta
Mexico City
Jose Maria Rincon
Carman Uiehard
Apanian Gied
Miema
Senorita Trubehard Stold Police
Pealles
Hotian
Intaida Tudge Rincon
Kenora Gut
Property for sale after license refusal in liquor raid
Following a raid by federal prohibition agents on a saloon, Robert Glaeser offered his property for sale. Healy Comoniastoner J. 0,thers also offered Clarser to clean a basement where a large quantity of Wiegal beer was dumped, causing a strong odor that affected the neighborhood.
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Hy United Preany Sheboyzan
Robert Glaeser
Loday
Healy Comoniastoner J. 0
Thers
Clarser
Fair And Warmer Forecast For Fourth Across State
United Press dispatch notes fair skies and temperatures around 66 to 74 as Independence Day approaches. Milwaukee plans calm celebrations with ample parades, races, pageants, and fireworks under city supervision. Statewide parks will host children events. many states residents take a three day holiday seeking extended vacations.
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Meffert
United Press Star
Milwaukee
W. P. Birwart
Stewart
United States
Stnte
Fourth Commission
Professor Urges A New Frame Of Mind For Peace
Washington DC educator Dr J Russell Smith of Columbia University urged National Education Association delegates to foster student sympathy for other peoples. He said bad manners of Americans fuel international trouble and advised asking foreigners their view to reduce hatred. He argued manners affect world peace and American trade.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Smith
Last Rites Planned for Ex Governor Upham at Residence
Funeral services for former Wisconsin governor William Upham will be held at his Marshfield residence at 2 30 Saturday afternoon with Rev Oscar Leo Black of the Presbyterian church officiating. Six nephews have been chosen as pallbearers. Governor Blaine sent a sympathy message praising Upham’s service and spotless conduct in state affairs.
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Madison
Blaine
W. H. Upham
Marshfield
Inesa
Blaine Alag
Upham
Upham Asa
Wisconsin
Hia
Ify Associated Press
Wik
Bea
William Upham
Oscar Leo Black
Presbyterian Church of
Thin City
Wellington Koo Takes Charge of Chinese Government
Peking reports that Dr. Wellington Koo has taken charge of affairs of the Chinese government after the premier's resignation. The present cabinet will remain in place pending reorganization, though Dr. Koo has not been officially named acting premier.
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Wellington Koo
United Press
Peking
Koo
Little Boy Killed On His Birthday In Milwaukee
In Milwaukee a 10 year old boy Frederick Kerem pel died when a wagon overturned while he was returning home from his grandparents. The horse frightened by the wagon caused it to tilt and pin him beneath. He died at the scene before a physician arrived. His family had planned a birthday celebration for him.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Tolando
Frederic Kerempel
Frederick
Srene
Weather outlook for Wisconsin shows warmer Friday
Partly cloudy conditions prevail tonight with a general warming trend into Friday. Southwest and central portions expect higher temperatures, with forecast indicating milder coastal conditions and light winds.
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