Maughan to Pass Reno After Eight Tonight in Flight
Lieut. Russell Maughan plans a coast to coast daylight flight from New York to San Francisco passing Reno around 8:30 pm Mountain time. Weather and wind conditions may affect timing, with support from Reno air mail staff.
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Britain seeks American presence at July inter allied talks
In London the Prime Minister told the House of Commons that a preliminary conference with France's Herriot paves the way for an inter allied conference likely on July 16. He stressed the importance of U S representation at the talks and said a communication is being prepared to invite America.
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Smuts Resigns as South Africa Premier
Capetown June 33 Associated Press Jane Christian Smuts premier of the Union of South Africa, whose party was defeated in recent elections, resigned the premiership today.
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Giant Sequoias Fire Threatens Grant Park Grove
Fire of unknown origin advances toward the Gen. Grant national park sequoia grove from Pinehurst, four miles distant, with a half mile front. Frank Cunningham, Sequoia National Forest supervisor, has assumed personal control amid more than sixty workers and tours pressed into service.
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Pershing Dines With Royalty at London Horse Show
General John J. Pershing was hosted by King George V and Queen Mary in the royal box at an international horse show, accompanied by Danish royals and U S envoy Kellogg and aide. The event marked a prestigious royal gathering with American and Danish dignitaries present. In Los Angeles burglars robbed Jack Pickford’s home of jewelry valued between $7,000 and $10,000 yesterday, police reported.
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Japan tightens control as anti American agitation grows
Yokohama police move to curb anti American protests amid rising anti US sentiment tied to California incidents. Meeting banned for June 20 in Yokohama protests immigration law. Jap consulates report Japanese deaths attributed to underworld ties in California. guards and reservists set to protest in Tokyo and Kyoto as exclusion becomes effective.
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Folsom Prison Captain Killed in Derrick Boom Accident
June 23 at Folsom Capt. Cochrane 54 veteran head of the m7 died instantly when a derrick boom failed and a cable snapped. He directed convicts repairing a canal leak and stood beneath the derrick. Cochrane helped convict escapes in 1903 and was famed statewide for prison work. In Oakland riot police responded to missiles aimed at officers, injuring two and leading to four arrests.
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Cummings Seeks Smooth Platform Draft for Convention
Homer Cummings of Connecticut, slated for chairmanship of the resolutions committee, predicts all platform planks will be settled in committee to avoid a floor fight. He notes anti Ku Klux Klan sentiment and possible phrasing without naming the group, with Tom Taggart and McAdoo supporters backing his selection.
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Coolidge Campaign Marks Shift in GOP Leadership
Washington June 23 Will the Coolidge candidacy cause a permanent realignment in the Republican party or a temporary shift in leadership and following The question engages politically minded observers as the president and allies plot the campaign The Cleveland convention demonstrated a new directing personnel replacing the old guiding hands of Penrose Crane Lodge and others and signaling a changed party machinery for the Coolidge bid Turn to Page Two.
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Reclamation costs to farmers to be fixed soon
Secretary Work's task force orders a survey of reclamation projects to determine financial conditions of water users and the eligible areas for charges. A $27,000,000 credit is under consideration for write off pending Congressional action, while future charges would be based on realistic agricultural returns. Field investigations are approved for five new projects including Oregon's Gowhee and Vale, Utah's Salt Lake basin, Nevada's Spanish Springs, and Washington's Inington.
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Purser Averts Panic Aboard Stranded Colombia
Panama June 23 The passengers and crew of the stranded Pacific Mail liner Colombia at Balboa were calm as the purser Mr Burnett ordered the orchestra to continue after the ship ran aground on Cano Island off Costa Rica during a heavy rainstorm en route from San Francisco to New York. Some passengers will sail on the Sante Luisa for New York today while others depart on the Sante Marta Thursday.
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Truckee Highway Work Is Halted this Summer
Sacramento June 23 Special Work on two Truckee river highway units was halted by the state highway commission in a general order curtailing all road construction due to funds shortage. The suspension affects nine miles in the canyon from Gold Run to Forebay and the Floriston to Nevada state line unit. Funds are to resume when gasoline tax receipts and federal aid become available.
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City Council to Reject Gasoline Tax Ordinance Tonight
City council members state the proposed gasoline tax ordinance will be killed tonight. They argue it would discriminate against local dealers and likely spur new stations outside city limits. Officials note revenue projections were overstated and anticipate dealer protests at the meeting.
Coast Delegates Greeted by Adco Taggart Boss Denies Barons
New York June 24 delegates from Coast states and Western territories greeted Mr Adco Taggart at a prominent uptown hotel. He denied being a party boss and dismissed talk of blocs or a presidential boom. He named Senator Samuel Ralston as a candidate he knows, but said he is not coordinating any coalition.
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Throng Arrives for 1924 Democratic National Convention
New York on June 23 reports a massive influx for the Democratic national convention. Delegates alternates visitors and officials converge in the metropolis and anticipation grows toward a hoped attendance near 200000 as festivities unfold.
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No Plans Made by Coolidge After Yacht Cruise
President Coolidge discussed the political campaign with Republican leaders on a weekend cruise aboard the Mayflower. The talks were described as general with no important discussions or definite plans, according to William M. Butler, chairman of the Republican National Committee, who conveyed the word to Washington after leaving the yacht.
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San Diego Flyers Send Greeting to Maughan in Utah
June 28. Lieut. H. I. George with Chief Master at Arms Steinle left Rockwell Field at 10:25 AM to reach Duro, Utah, to greet Lieut. Russell Maughan, famed aviator, in a United States Army air unit deployment message.
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Rhode Island Senators Flee to Rutland Hotel
Twenty one Republican Rhode Island state senate members who fled after a gas attack were found registered at a Rutland hotel with guards surrounding them. Spokesmen said the quorum would not return until guaranteed protection against violence.
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Democrats Debate Two-Thirds Rule At National Convention
New York June 23. Veterans among Democratic hosts at the party national convention refuse to be excited over calls to abrogate the two-thirds rule. Historians note the rule requiring a two-thirds vote for a nomination has been debated at nearly every convention since its 1832 origin and efforts to change it have failed.
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Dockweiler Wins Committee Place In New York
Isidore Dockweiler was re elected Democratic national committeeman from California at a galley late today. Mrs Charles A Donohoe was re elected national committeewoman, David S Ewing was picked on the revolutions committee, R M Fitzgerald on the rules committee, and John W Carter was made chairman of the delegation.
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Southern delegates swing to Al Smith in Democratic drive
In New York on June 28 a Mack led effort aimed to win Southern delegates for Gov. Al Smith. Mack cited Southern support growing as Northeastern and industrial states like Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey indicate less opposition. Senator Samuel M. Ralston to be nominated at the Democratic convention per Indiana caucus agreement.
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Nominees Loom as McAdoo and Smith Rally Support
As convention week nears, McAdoo and AL Smith boast loyal followings and claim momentum. Indiana allies push to place Senator Ralston’s name before the convention while others vow sustained effort for a presidential bid. Officials prepare for a long, contentious gathering with platform fights and rule debates expected.
South Dakota Ten Delegates Back McAdoo For Nomination
South Dakota's ten Democratic delegates today pledged to vote for William G. McAdoo at the national convention, pending release by McAdoo. The action could shift the balance toward McAdoo with allied votes needed to determine the nominee. Governor Jonathan Davis arrived amid local party maneuvering, though no further details were provided.
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New Hampshire Drops Hint of Candidate Choice
A New Hampshire delegation revealed a new candidate preference on June 23, with a spokesman saying the group would vote for the first four or five ballots at least for Gav and Fred Drown amid mounting speculation.
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Wisconsin Turns to J. W. Davis Soon
New York June 24 Delegates from Wisconsin to the Democratic national convention arrive amid talk of a possible deadlock between McAdoo and Sinfrey over support. The Wisconsin group signals John W. Davis as a potential candidate to unite the delegation and influence the convention outcome.
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Ohio Names Moore as Committeeman
Edmund N. Moore of Youngstown was elected national committeeman by the Ohio delegation at the Democratic zonal convention after a contentious pre convention battle. A separate report from Los Angeles states Sam Miller of San Bernardino and four others perished when a cabin plane from Big Bear Lake to Ontario sank after entering the water.
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