Lowden Leads As Nomination Fight Extends To Monday
At the Republican National Convention in Chicago delegates clash over ballots with no nominee after eight rounds. Lowden leads on several ballots while Wood and Harding gain or lose support, Michigan and Georgia shifting votes as the fight continues toward fresh adjournment.
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Fragmented report on Republican presidential ballot fight
Chicago dispatch describes a live convention standoff as ballots progress from the first to the eighth. Wood and Lowden surge with Harding making gains while Johnson drifts. Gillett struggles to maintain order amid delegate commotion.
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Hungary Mine Explosion Kills Hundreds
An explosion of dynamite at a mine tower in Hungary caused a large number of deaths. Vienna sources report about 170 bodies recovered with many injured and missing. The disaster occurred near the mine as efforts continued to account for victims.
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La Grande Census Shows Rise in Population
Washington June 12 Today's census figures include La Grande Oregon with a population of 612 an increase of 2070 from prior counts. The data highlights growth in La Grande and reflects statewide census tallies for the period.
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Joseph Elwell Bridge Expert Found Dead
New York City on June 12 was the scene of a murder mystery as Joseph Elwell a noted whist expert and tank auction organizer was found in his bedroom with a bullet wound to the forehead. Detectives say money jewelry and trophies remained untouched.
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Bankruptcy Case Referred Here Involuntary Proceeding
An order of reference in the involuntary bankruptcy proceedings of the Tribune Company was drawn today by Thomas Fits Gerald, referee in bankruptcy, from the U S district court in Portland. Creditors are notified to appear on June 25 as no petitions have been filed with the court yet.
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Labor Federation Demands Probe Into Miners Outrages
At the Montreal convention of the American Federation of Labor the assembled delegates unanimously urged Congress to investigate alleged outrages against miners. The call targets abuses by mine operators and the practices of hostile employers, urging federal action to protect workers in the region.
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East Oregonian Plans Updates On Convention Balloting
The East Oregonian reports ongoing talloting at the Republican convention and notes a final result to be announced after the regular preliminary period. Updates will be issued by phone as circumstances allow. The paper states it will provide news via the phone line and urges readers to stay tuned for the outcome.
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Lodge Runs Aground At Large Convention Chaos
United Press reports at the Coliseum on June 12 as chairman Ba dge struggles to maintain order. Delegates ignore the chair, the sergeant is ordered to clear the floor, and heavy pounding at the table interrupts proceedings. Indiana Association critics disrupt the session despite prayer.
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Senatorial group backs Harding at Republican convention
A Chicago report says a senatoral group plans to push Harding for the Republican presidential nomination. The move followed SenTor Torahs pledge not to back Wood or Lowden, with Lodge, Smoot, Curtin, McCormick, New, Wadsworth, Frelinghuysen, Spencer, Calder among attendees at Bethtar Trundees overnight caucus where Harding spent time. Johnson sent Rep Krampton to the caucus but was denied adjournment.
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Newsettes From G. O. P. Convention Shows Party Split
At the GOP convention Senator Borah of Idaho announced he would not support Lowden or Wood. Leaders met all night at a downtown hotel with Borah Smoot Watson W. Murray Rank and others, but no agreement emerged. Oregon delegates split on ballots, Johnson leading. Harding gains noted. Continued on page 6.
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Three Senators Lead Early Republican Convention Vote
A burst of strength for Senator Harding of Ohio featured today. Senator Johnson has lost some support but remains a factor. The Pennsylvania delegation backed Sproul, hoping he might be chosen in a later round.
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