Balloting at Democratic National Convention Dominates Garden Scenes
Seven ballots cast at Madison Square Garden reveal McAdoo leading with Smith close behind as delegates debate Klan issue and contest for the presidential nomination. Ballot totals show McAdoo 663 1 16, Smith 2614, Ricchie 229-10, with many others receiving scattered votes. The convention opens amid political tension and evolving alliances.
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Senith
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McAdee
Rebimsen
Ter
Jehan W. Meavin
Ricchie
Cox WD
Bryan
Senathan Davin
Ralston
Barrisae
Newwn
Glam
Rauhbery
Walsh
Fearin
Uladeruead
Robinsen
Smith
Davin
Riechke
Con
Sonsthan Davis
Berrisen
Brown
Glass
Laviebery
Ferrin
Silver
Thempnea
Madison Square Garden
New York
Willian G McAdoo
Alfred E Smith
Abe
Delerente
Opeeel
Vast Lake Erie Storm Kills Dozens, Wrecks Lorain Area
As the Erie coast from Sandusky to Lorain faced a fierce wind and rainstorm, 83 dead and hundreds injured were reported with heavy property damage. In Lorain 125 blocks were destroyed and Norwalk, Vermilion, and Sandusky saw significant losses as relief workers and Ohio National Guardsmen assisted.
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Sandusky
Locain
Lorain
Af Rat
Santey—Sizge
Norwalk
Creek Valley
Lecaia
Nerses
Red Cross
Ohio National
German executioner Krautz dies by suicide after 125 killings
Krautz, the German executioner who claimed to have executed 125 prisoners, killed himself after years of wandering villages in Prucesta and claiming his craft as an art. He believed guillotine work required perfection and longed for guidance from Jules Deibler, whom he admired alongside Schwietz and Spadthe.
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Ertner Vrussta
Krautz
Himelf
Thes Val Age
Germany
Schwietz
Spadthe
Rinlant
Vilages
Prucesta
Krqutz
Jules Deibler
Epideme Divorces Looms in Potsdam
An epidemic of divorce spreads through Potsdam Germany as seven divorces are granted in one day in a town tied to former German royalty and nobility. The surge signals a precedent for Germany.
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Potsdam
Potasdam
Germany
Kaierr
Democratic Delegation Backs Governor Ritchie at Convention
Maryland delegates report growing support for Governor Albert Ritchie at the Democratic Convention. Governors confidants say talks in Baltimore and counties Saturday boost Unity for Ritchie. The governor shows optimism as the "First Ritchie for President" club underscores party cohesion.
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Cameeneuh
British taxpayers face large incomes report
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss tax figures and income data in Britain and Northern Ireland. It mentions total income sums and year references, with unclear figures and dates. The readable text points to a fiscal overview of household earnings and tax contributions.
Murder Case Echoes From Aghast Trial
Fragmented article recounts a 1983 murder with unclear names and places. It mentions Joseph Trindle, Philedrighne contracting firm, Father Hansen, and a courtroom scene with a beheaded executive and tears. The muddled text references a death in April 1983 and a ritual or ceremonial setting.
Locomotives Renamed to Honor Veterans on Long Island Rail
The Long Island Railroad will rechristen first locomotives Seaman Birchell and The Edward W Hesse with gilt names to honor veterans. Birchell has run Lang Island trains for three years and will pilot the Seaman Birchell on the Wading River passenger line, while Hulse, a veteran engineer since 1897, will drive The Edward W Hulse on the Speonk Express for 30 years of service. A separate dispatch from Peking reports missionary Rev George Deugine Byers of the American Presbyterian Church in Hainan was murdered on June 24, with the US consul to Canton to investigate. the 1983 Protestant mission directory lists Byers and wife as stationed at Kachek on Ulainan Island. Cucumbers and pineapples grow scarce in London as German firms buy them up.
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Edward W. Hesse
Andre
Birchell
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Wading River
Hulse
Edrward W Hulse
Peking
George Deugine Byers
American Presbyterian Church of
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Canton
United States
Culvert Chamberlain
Hongkong
Protestant Missions
Kina
Dev George D. Byera
Wewife
Kachek
Bast
Ulainan
Far East
Dated Early 20th Century News Fragments From Multiple Cities
A scrambled bulletin list reports various incidents and notes across Lorain Chicago Nashville Milwaukee and other places. Items include search results after a late tremor, a tram collision injuring seventeen, a captain’s report during flight, arrests and injuries, and Germany’s reply to Allied demands amid ongoing military tensions.
Grand Jury Returns Four Indictments Against A B Fall
Federal grand jury charges former Secretary of the Interior Albert B Fall and Doheny family with four counts of conspiracy to defraud the government tied to naval oil reserves and Teapot Dome leasing. Sinclair and Doheny Jr. also implicated in related schemes with bribe and improper influence claims.
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Albert B. Fall
Interor
Harry F Sinclair
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EB. Fl. Doheny, Jr
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Fall
Doheny, Sr
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California
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Doheny
Pan American Company
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Feleencua
Elevators by Push Button To Control Skyscraper Cars
Arthur Langedyke of New York reports at a convention that vertical transport systems may allow 750 foot buildings. Plans include a push button controlled car with express and local services on every ten floors, awaiting mass adoption in future tall structures.
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Springs
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Arthur Langedyke
New York
National Association of Building Owners and Managers
O& & Railway
Longedyke
Ohl
General Dawes to Visit White House
The report notes General Dawes will travel to Washington and meet political leaders. It mentions dates on leaving for Washington and potential discussions about party interests and the pending confirmation.
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Vist
White House
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