Democrats Recess as Convention Weighs Nominee
At Madison Square Garden New York the Democratic National Convention recessed after debates on a peace committee report. William G McAdoo faced pressure as delegates discussed shifting support while other candidates like Ralston Taggart and Harrison maneuver for backing. The main action was suspending the rules to release pledged delegates, potentially changing the field before adjournment.
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Willam G. McAdoo
McAdoo
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Pat Harrison
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Wiliam G. McAdoo
Democratic Convention Sparks Roar With Roosevelt Hero Figure
The convention center bursts with talk as Franklin D. Roosevelt is hailed as the convention's hero. Delegates debate instructions and conduct ballots with McAdoo mounting a solo challenge. La Follette period voices emerge urging Brandeis as a running mate while platform matters proceed.
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Fourth of July Train Wreck Near Oshkosh
A passenger train on the Chicago & Northwestern near the Doty Street crossing on Oshkosh south side wrecked Friday morning. The incident was photographed by Northwestern staff but delayed by the holiday engraving suspension. full description appeared in Saturdays Northwestern.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Dotytreet Crossing
Northwestern
Neighbor Held For Murder In Jealousy Case
Superior Wisconsin Mrs Emil Yilatle 36 was shot to death at Lakeside home. Billy Buata former resident of Vilatyle was arrested at his home after a 30 30 rifle with shells found behind the door. The couple had a 5 year old child who watched as the attack occurred. Police say motive unclear but jealousy suspected.
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Coolidge Jr Clings To Life With Tenacity
Washington reports Calvin Coolidge Jr son of the president remains at Walter Reed Army Hospital in blood poisoning with doctors describing fragile stamina as infection progresses Gas in the stomach hinders nutrition The president and Mrs Coolidge stay nearby and later join luncheon at the White House indicating he is not yet dying according to physicians
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Washington, D. C
Calvin Coolidge, Jr
Walter
Reed Army Hospital
New York Delegation Reaffirms Loyalty to Governor Smith
The New York delegation decided to continue voting for Gov. Al Smith despite an agreement by other candidates to release delegates. They discussed and approved the governor’s action of reaffirming allegiance and backing his leadership amid the agreement.
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Wife Delivers Desperate Rescue in Quarry Tragedy
In Caledonia Wisconsin Walter Motson, 28, fell into an abandoned quarry and drowned after his wife Margaret entered the deep water to save him. Margarets brave attempt ended with her own rescue as Motson could not swim and was pulled from the water later.
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Caledonia
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Socialist Convention Urges Unite With Progressive Movement
The Socialist Nations convention in Cleveland urged unity with the Conference for Progressive Political Action to back Senator R. M. La Follette’s independent presidential bid, while preserving core Socialist principles. Thirteen of fifteen signed the majority report urging cooperation at the polls and backing a VP candidate from the Progressive conference. The minority urged a Socialist ticket and criticized the La Follette platform as too leaning.
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Cleveland
Socialist Nations
Conference For Progressive
R. M. la Follette
Socialist Party
Conference For Progressive Political Action
Polle
la Follette
Social- Int
American airmen head toward Persian Gulf after repairs
Americans arriving in Karachi after 14 hour days in a repair blitz join volunteers from the Royal Air Force. Engines are new and the group thanks locals before departing at 8 40 this morning amid an enthusiastic crowd. Major MacLaren reaches Kanamiura after a harrowing fuel shortage and forced landing near Kushimoto.
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United Press
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Kushimoto
Ralston Maintains Withdrawal From Democratic Contest
Indianapolis United Press reports Senator Samuel Ralston urged Thomas Taggart by long distance call not to present his name again for the Democratic presidential nomination. Taggart had signaled possible designation as a convention nominee, but Ralston reaffirmed his withdrawal from the race last Friday.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Samuel Ralston
Thomas Tag
Taggart
Ralston
Perry Withdraws From Governor Race
Milwaukee veteran Charles B. Perry of Wauwatosa withdraws from the Republican gubernatorial race and will seek re election as assemblyman from the Sixteenth district. His exit narrows the field to Gov J J Blaine A R Hoert and Lieut. Gov Com Winge as candidates for the nomination.
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Sympathy and prayers for Chief's son Coolidge
United Press reports the Democratic national convention unanimously endorsing sympathy for President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge and hoping for the speedy recovery of their son Calvin. Kansas City churches plan a special prayer meeting led by Methodist leaders with radio broadcast. Jewish children in New York prayed at a Talmud Torah for the president's son.
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Charles R. Wilson
West Virginia
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Notier
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Talmud Torah
Galvin Coolidge, Jr
Franklin D Roosevelt Hero of Democratic National Convention
Fraser Edwards reports from New York that Franklin D Roosevelt stood out at the 1924 Democratic National Convention. Despite paralysis two years earlier, his courage and presence inspired delegates across regions, elevating him above political contention and earning broad admiration even if his favored candidates falter.
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Slemp Returns to White House Role After Brief Absence
Col. Bracom Slemp, Secretary to the President, resumed duties in Washington after a three week absence. He dismissed rumors he quit amid a dispute with Republican national committee chairman William M Butler over Cleveland convention management.
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William M Butler
Republican National Committee
Cleveland
West Leads in Interchurch Move Says One Leader
A fragmented report notes a regional interdenominational church movement gathering delegates from multiple denominations. Leaders describe a shared conference process to select nominees, with focus on strengthening western rural church activities and coordinated nominations across districts.
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Western church work seeks rural miners with small incentives
Rev. Mr. Thackery notes distanced, indifferent western valleys hinder church work. To attract rural residents and miners, workers use amusements and wholesome dances, with Unet and other small incentives. Presidents sometimes travel sixty miles to church, covering about 2690 miles monthly in a 190 mile square territory.
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Thackery
Filipinos Suspected in Military Duty Disruption
A distorted report claims a number of Filipinos in a unit near Port Menitley refused patrol duties, forming an alleged conspiratorial group. Authorities say the affair centers on pay and allowances, with possible plans to disrupt service. Separately, reports from London describe Spanish forces surrounding Kotiran after three days of fighting, with heavy losses reported.
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Navarra
Meiin
Motaton
Kotiran
Madd
Young Miner Commits Hanging Incident In Tragic Find
A 10 year old miner reportedly hanged himself from a tree or support while alone on duty near a fire site. Local authorities and the owner of the nearby firm report the incident occurred Thursday or around that time. No immediate witnesses or suspects identified. The case is under local investigation.
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Argnar Andersen
Coolidges Keep Constant Vigil At Sick Bed Of Son
President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge remain at the bedside of their gravely ill son in a Washington hospital. The youth, 14, is said to be in critical condition with septic poisoning from an infection contracted while playing tennis. The president and first lady have kept a constant vigil through the night as hospital physicians battle to save him.
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Washington
Britons Plan Surprise Visit to Politicians in Paris
British Premier MacDonald informed Premier Herriot he would travel to Paris tomorrow to discuss the planned conference in London next week. French officials declined comment on the sudden move as London and Paris seek a united front ahead of the inter allied delegates meeting this month.
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Girl seeks return to House of the Good Shepherd
A girl of 18 appeared with her mother at a police station this morning asking to be returned to the House of the Good Shepherd in Milwaukee, the institution she escaped from last Tuesday. She said she walked home from Milwaukee and had been there since. Weather notes show cloudy skies and little temperature change in Wisconsin.
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