Nine Ballots No Choice Convention Takes Rest
The McAdoo Smith deadlock at the convention continues with McAdoo leading in thirty-two states and five territories to thirteen states and three territories for Smith. Indictments of Fall Sinclair and the Dohenys loom as balloting resumes, with talks of compromise and potential support shifts among leaders and delegates. A Klans platform dispute deepens tension as Smith’s strength dips while compromise candidates gain attention.
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DOHENYS
SINCLAIR
DAVID LAWRENCE
the Gazette
HEL
Comiental Press
dss
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
New York
William Gibbs McAdoo
Al Smith
McAdoo
Smith
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Washington
Albert B. Fall
Harry F. Sinclair
Doheny
John W. Davie
West Virginia
ingist
Grand jury indicts Doheny and Fall in Teapot Dome case
Grand jury returns indictments charging oil magnates Doheny and fellow officials with conspiracy to defraud the government in Teapot Dome dealings. A. B. Fall indicted for accepting a bribe of 100000 to influence policy in California oil leases. Indictments allege involvement with the Pan American Petroleum Co and official acts to aid Cohen interests.
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U.S
California
WASHINGTON
Ted
inff
Sinekar bbert
Doheny
Ing
naval owl
Abe
Fath
Sinchile
Dene Jenne
Wall
behall ot Cohens
Sr Fall
PansAmerican Petroleum
Uae
Presa
dip weber
Noted observatory threatened by flames in California
Fire rages near Mount Isabel and Mount Hamilton observatories as Sequoia forest fire nears Tulare park boundaries. Mount Isabel tongue of fire races toward Jeuse Valley, threatening Smith Creek hotel. two sides of Lick observatory are affected with wind aiding containment efforts. Emergency calls sent to San Jose for additional firefighters.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Mount Tsabel
Santa Clare
Llek observatory
Mount Hamilton
Inn
eveat
Sequoia national forest
General Grant national pik
San Jose
Isabel
Missionary killed on Hainan Island amid bandit activity
Washington reports Rev. George Douglas Byers, an American Presbyterian mission worker, was murdered June 24 at Kuehels stand of Hainan. Information reached the American minister in Peking and was sent to the State Department.
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WASHINGTON
George Douglas Byers
Presbyterian Taission
Kuehels
Bainan
Schurman
Peking
state department
Disabled planes proceed north from port San Luis Obispo
Two navy seaplanes of squadron SY-3, disabled after starting with the rest of the unit for San Francisco, left for the north after engines were repaired. Destroyer No. 515 arrived in port and will accompany the planes with the supply ship Prometheus, which returned with the planes when engine trouble began yesterday.
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SAN LOUIS LUISPO
navy
Port San Luiy
San Francisco
No. S15
Ducks Barred From Nevada Pond After Noisy Quacking
University regent Walter B Pratt ordered removal of ducks and geese from the Nevada pond after nightly quacking kept Manzanita Hall students awake. The flock was moved to the university farm and numbers diminished. Some birds were also stolen by unknown persons. The regents plan to plant pond weed in the north end to improve the area.
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University of Nevada
Walter B. Pratt
university
Manzanlen
university farm
Train collision near Buda leaves six dead
Chicago dispatch reports a mail train rear-ended an eastbound Denver train at Buda Illinois. Dr P W McNair president of Michigan College of Mt lost his life and seventeen were injured. Panic followed as half dressed passengers rushed to safety while wrecking crews retrieved six bodies. Survivors were moved to Princeton and the injured to a Presbyterian hospital.
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CHICAGO
Associated Press
P. W. McNair
Michigan
College of Mt
Denver
Buda
C.F Cavanaugh
Pullman
onett
Cavanaugh
Ohio
Presbyterky hospital
Princeton
furteen
British flyer at Hong Kong arrives after Haiphong
Stuart MacLares, the British aviator on a world flight, landed in Hong Kong today after departing Haiphong in French Indo China. He arrived amid a tense period as his voyage continues across Asia.
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HONG KONG
Aascelated Press
Stuart MacLares
Haiphong
Cyclist Crashes at Bakersfield Speedway Injuries Reported
J T Branson, an Ascot delivery man and claimed holder of the world one hundred mile motor record, crashed during Sunday auto races at Bakersfield speedway racing for first place. He suffered a fractured forearm and a broken shoulder and was taken to Bakersfield emergency hospital. Rider Myers was also involved as Branson slipped through the western section of the track. The condition was listed as favorable this morning.
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BAKERSFIELD
J.T
Bakersfield speedway
nrst
Myers
Branson
Ascot
eal
Death Toll Rises in Ohio Hurricane Across Towns
A massive storm left Ohio with at least ninety four known dead and hundreds injured. Lorain and Sandusky suffered heavy damage with dozens of blocks destroyed and property losses mounting above millions. Towns including Lorain Sandusky Cleveland Mantua Akron French Creek Vermilion Weymouth Norwalk and others reported fatalities and widespread destruction as relief efforts mobilized.
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CLEVELAND
CAssociated Press
Ohio
Like oe
Sandusky
Lorain
roin
Soussy
Salem
Mantua
Akron
Man and Woman Dead in Debt Dispute in Pasadena
In Pasadena on June 30 Henry Meyer aged 48, a prominent mercantile chief, and Mrs Charles Wy Dorris were shot dead in an apartment after an argument over a $25,000 debt note. The woman's husband is held for investigation. Police found two pistols, one with three shells expended, the other with one empty. Meyer had previously run a large department store.
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LONG BRACH
Cal
Henry Meyer
Pasadena
Charles Wy. Dorris
Meyer
Dorell
Suzanne Lenglen vs Elizabeth Ryan at Wimbledon 1940 final
Suzanne Lenglen defeats Elizabeth Ryan in straight sets 6-2 6-4 after a tough contest, preserving her status as world women's tennis champion. Helen Wills Moody, competing for the United States, loses to Colgate 6-1 6-9 in a separate match.
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Associated P Iie
Suzanne Lenglen
Elizabeth Ryan
Ryan
United
Helen
States
Colgate
Ralston Denies Klan Ties in New York Story
Indiana Senator Samuel M. Ralston flatly denies involvement with the Ku Klux Klan in a statement from Indianapolis. He challenges the New York World to reveal its sources if doubts remain, insisting he has no membership in the organization or its branches.
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RALSTON
NEW YORK
INDIANAPOLIS
United States
Samuel M. Ralston
Ku Klux Klan
Expected Deadlock as Convention Opens in Madison Square Garden
At Madison Square Garden New York delegates begin balloting for a presidential nominee amid lingering Klan plank tensions from Saturday’s clash. McAdoo leads with about 431 votes to Smith’s 250, Louisiana shifts from Harrison to Robinson, Missouri shows present votes, and overall mood remains tense yet orderly as the convention starts.
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MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
New York
Jane
Associated Press
Klin
Whiam Gibbs MerAdoo
AL Smith
Tne
Louisiana
Harrison
Mississippi
Robinson
Arkansas
Smith
McAsloo
FrankHn D. Roosevelt
McAAdoo
McAdoo
Missouri
Davis
Walsh
Shannon
MADISON SQUARE GARDE York
dune
Mesden
Asdin
Khan
Underwood
Sweet K. Luown
alsbur
John W
pers
Rite son
Kener
Alabama
Arizona
MeAdon
Missouri Delegation Scuffle Over McAdoo Speech
New York report details a clash at a Democratic National Convention gathering in McAdoo where Joseph J. Shannon of Kansas City confronted Charles Kuy of St. Louis during a dispute over money and influence. Police intervened as punches were thrown and verbal jabs escalated.
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MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
New York
McAdoo
Shannon
Hay
aml
Talks at Democratic Convention Hint at Vice Presidential Bid
During the wartime metaphor the report notes the shelling of enemy positions as leaders spar over the vice presidency. Wardy of Chicago leads the shipping board and sits on the International debt funding commission, seen as a potential unanimous VP choice.
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ROBERT T. SMALL
aL Press Ass'n
NEW YORK
Lens
Chry Woods
Hurley
wardy
Chicago
United States shipping board
International debt funding commission
Jolidge
Uarley
Nine ballots fail to nominate at Madison Square Garden
The Democratic convention adjourned after nine ballots produced no nominee. McAdoo and Smith gained votes while Davis and Kendrick were noted contenders. the ninth ballot showed no clear leader as managers weighed ground for a break in the deadlock. The session recessed until eight for further balloting.
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MADISON SQUARE GARDIEN
dune
todding
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McAdoo
Smith
Davis
John W. Davis
deck sitll seled
che situ ulis
te ballat
Sweet
Ferris
Mie nine billaty
sion
cin
didites
Cov
Colorado
Miehi
Kendrick
Wyoming
Harmless water snake blamed for trio deaths at lake
In Los Angeles on June 20 a nonpoisonous water snake near Grays Lake, Chatsworth, caused the deaths of Frank Balaz, Rita Bal (his wife), and Agnes Bals. The two women, rowers, panicked when an oar struck the snake and jumped overboard, unable to swim. Frank's attempted rescue ended with all three submerged and later bodies recovered.
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HARMLESS SNAKE
TRIO IN LAKE
LOS ANGELES
harmiesa
Grays Lake
Chatsworth
ere
Frank Balaz
Rita Bal
Agnes Bals
Frank
Night Session Drama Over Klan Planks At Democratic Convention
In York on a heated night debate the Ku Klux Klan plank and the Who plank were both defeated as the majority platform report was adopted by a 546 to 541 vote. Delegates clashed over roll calls and minority reports while Francis Crowley and Senator Owen voiced opposing views. Franklin D Roosevelt moved to adjourn the session ending the tumult as Chairman Walsh announced the adjournment.
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ARB News
Suneen SUP iilees
materializel
Meidtan a
Amivb
amuse
bet ark Norse
ididate
ie Chun
Smith
Ku Klis Klan Inn
ita ominak
Al Smith ieemS
shaturday
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MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
New York
League of ions
platform committee
Lawrence
Quigley
Masa
Philippine
Massachusetty
New Hampshire
William Jernings Bryan
Walshothr
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Walsh
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