Legal Action Against Klan: New York Democratic Convention in Turmoil
At the New York Democratic National Convention on June 2, delegates faced a delay as the platform committee debated a Ku Klux Klan plank. Homer S. Cummings proposed a recess to 3 PM while the race for a League of Nations stance split the leaders and drew up minority reports.
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Homer S. Cummings
Connecticut
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League of Nations
Dover July 2 program cites Mavy secretary speech
Dover Delaware plans call for secretary Wilbur to deliver main address at July 2 DuPont Road celebration. Walter L. Fox Post members re enact Continental soldiers parade scene, with James P. Peanewill and George Y. presiding. A Benjamin Franklin Carteright rider will relay messages to Independence Hall.
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$500000 Damages Sought From Ku Klux Klan In Federal Action
American Unity Publishing Company filed a federal suit seeking 500000 in damages against the Ku Klux Klan alleging conspiracy against races and classes. The suit involves Neufots Jones of Atlanta and claims Klan leaders hired him to disrupt opposition to its influence. Dr Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University is said to be preparing legal action in New York with other federal actions possible.
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New York
P. O'Ronnell
American Unity League
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Ralston Net Klen Candidate He Says
The article records statements by Senator Ralston and mention of a candidate from New York in the context of June 24 events. It notes reactions and remarks from supporters and opponents about the nomination process and political positions.
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Ralston Net Klen
Crowds Gather at J E Sheckies & Company Store
More than 780 people packed the J E Sheckies & Company store for the phonograph lucky drawing winner announcement part of the sale that began June 7. The prize remained unclaimed as the holder of the winning coupon did not appear.
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Antil Moon
Steamer Willoughby Opens New Rock Hall to Baltimore Line
The Willoughby, rebuilt for freight and passenger use, inaugurated a Rock Hall to Baltimore route. It departs Rock Hall at 4 PM today and 4 AM tomorrow, with Saturday and Sunday schedules listed. future runs set from Rock Hall at 7:15 PM and Baltimore at 4 PM. George Van Wegenen is vessel com, E E Cohee Baltimore ops, also agent for Lynnbie and regional lines.
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Maltimore
At & A
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Rack Hall
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George van Wegnen
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New Line
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Lynnbie
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Salisbury
Norfolk
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Carolina Line
Assaunhted Prod Dayton Flyers Chase World Marks
McCook Field airmen and civilian pilots led by Lieutenants Barrie Bronkley Deekittle and Pearson with Louis Meister and Ralph Lockwood attempted to eclipse seven record marks in distance, duration, and weight carrying at McCook Field Dayton Ohio. The event drew both military and civilian aviators aiming to set new world records amid airshow tensions and public spectators.
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McCook
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Ootagthien
Mereld KR. Barrie
W H. Bronkley
James Deekittle
Alex Pearson
Louis Meister
Ralph Lockwood
Exiled Germans Permitted to Return Amid Duel with Bandits
The French proclamation extends to all German nationals expatriated from the Duerselderf bridgehead and Ruhr areas. In Cleveland a police pursuit ended in gunfire when bandits led by Red Martin opened fire during transport to police headquarters. One bandit died, another wounded, and a patrolman was shot in the encounter.
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Ruhr
Rhineland
Duerselderf
Cleveland
Eertous
Beg
Red Martin
Polie
Martin
Clerk Charged With Embezzling 17008 at Franklin Bank
Philadelphia report says Alexander McCook a bank clerk confessed to stealing 17008 from the Franklin National Bank foreign department. He was held in 19000 bail by LoS Commissioner Manley. McCook is married with 51 children.
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Philadelphia
Alexander McCook
Foreign Department
Franklin National Bank
Los
Manley
McCook
Ritchie's Maryland Backers Grow in Madison Square Garden
Clarence W. reports at Madison Square Garden that Governor Richie supporters in Maryland gain daily numbers as delegates align behind his effort. The piece notes strong regional backing across New England and Pennsylvania, with expectations of a spring rally and shifts in the national party dynamics.
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Geserner Ritchie
Madison Square Garden
Clarence Wo
Madimag Square Garden
New York
Ritchie
Maryland
Legation
M. Adoo
Imesy Birhee
Raister Crees
Cork
Beether
Trongmng
Edtraems Acturer
Busstere
Met
Kewerd Brace Jeubee
Miles Ord
Trusties Escape From Easton Jail
Northampton County authorities hunt two prison trusties Tedly Zinkow and Mike Zuria who fled last night from Easton jail. Both men from Bethlehem serving 345 years for burglary worked in the kitchen and escaped through the jail kitchen by climbing a high wall with a rope taken from a painter’s scaffold in the yard.
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Hasten
Northampton County
Tedly Zinkow
Mike Zuria
Bethlehem
Shenandoah Out for One Hour Flight Delay Reported
Fragmentary note reports Shenandoah leaving the air at 9 80 AM daylight time for a flight toward Miller Field Staten Island. Commander Quen states arrival expected near Midler Ford by 1. Details are unclear in the damaged text.
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Lake
Natal
Miller Foeld Staten Ousland
Arkansas ratification labor act overview text
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Arkansas ratification of a labor act and federal context. Mentions Senate approval and references to labor and workers, with unclear dates and garbled terms.
Wemar Killed By Bolt Of Lightning
Centreville Maryland June 27 Mrs Gilliam M Johnson 55 of Gracemike was struck by lightning in a storm and killed instantly while upstairs in the parlor her husband beneath. The bolt shattered a window and damaged a stair room her body marked by the bolt.
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Storf
Mre
Gilliem M. Johnson
Gracemike
Johnson
Italia
Severe Earth Tremors Recorded In Washington
A massive earthquake was recorded on the Georgetown University seismograph early morning, registering the highest severity at 29.6 with epicenter about 1500 miles away in Washington.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Father Torndorff
All Night Session Aims to Avert Democratic Rift
The Platform Committee, after an all night session, struggles to avert a split at the Democratic National Convention. Members, under delegations, discuss a plank and confer with leaders to secure a reconciliation while awaiting Mr Bryen's report set for later in the day.
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New York
Platform Committee
All the Comeniller
Hite Jessingson
Bryen
Avo ids Modern Life Leave Gus Bishop 74 Behind Tech
Gus Bishop aged 74 has never ridden a train or car or used any mechanical device. He has not talked on a telephone worn a collar or accessory chewed gum eaten ice cream or seen a motion picture.
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Liberty
Gus Bishop
Hawever
Late News Bullets From Attanter City and Surrounds
Maryleed Bar Association reports new officers led by Trancin Neal Park Westminster as president and Riceetory Fame W. Chaplan Jr Valimere. Names include Treesares B Renatt Barcell Beltimere and Towson members. Weather and agriculture notes follow with scattered forecasts across regions.
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Maryleed Bar Axortation
Em Gaal Wenden Heve
Trancin Neal Park
Westminster
Riceetory
Fame
W. Chaplan
Jr Valimere
Treesares
B. Renatt
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Vine
Men Endeerk
Gallaberg
T. Reghien Masten
Ceertney Sealer
Towson
Bendersen
Someshark
Athott
Rechvitle
T. Wewerd Bork
Want Service Man As Vice-President
A New York evening caucus of former service men and women from forty states weighed a vice presidential pick for the Democrats. Chaired by C. J. Bodenhamer of Arkansas the group decided not to choose among the three or four named service men. A Texas rally led by G Calhoun urged a vice president with war and peacetime record, noting Republican General Charles G Daur’s nomination makes soldier support crucial.
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New York
C. J. Bodenhamer
Arkansas
G Calhoun
Texas
Charles G Daur
Eetwice
Pepper Urges Barristers on Witness Testimony
Senator Pepper speaks before the Marsland Bar Association warning of possible congressional action. He notes concerns over committee efforts to compel witnesses and calls for prudence as the Senate weighs legal procedural tests. The address emphasizes legislative limits and the need to regulate proceedings within constitutional bounds.
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Daugherty
George Wharton Pepper
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Ander
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Caput
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Ashe Constant Sottn
Cabynet
Crowds Gather at Cedarmurst for Open Cabaret Event
Readable fragments describe a crowd gathering at Cedarmurst for a cabaret opening. The text mentions Scoter Dene and various decorative and musical elements, but exact details are unclear. The item reads as a local cultural scene note with attendees and performances implied.
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