Women club leaders clash over federation president race
At the General Federation of Women's Clubs in San Francisco the presidency contest heats up as nominating committee caucuses meet. Mrs. Phillip Carpenter and Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker push for support while New York and Texas delegates push for their favored candidate. Endowment funds and integrate discussions unfold as Pioneer Workers elect officers and warn of lawlessness among women.
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Wilson Garners Narrow Lead in Second Ballot Clash
Baltimore dispatch reports Clark with 446 votes and Wilson 339 on the second ballot, as first ballot totals showed Clark 440 and Wilson 324. Delegates vow to stay in session to nominate a candidate with plans for a possible Kern-Underwood ticket if deadlock continues.
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Clark Leads First Ballot At Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention opened with Speaker Champ Clark leading on the first ballot. Clark 440½, Wilson 324, Harmon 148, Underwood 117½, Bryan 1. A two thirds majority was required and the fight ahead promised a protracted deadlock.
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Basso profundo Gravina wounded in Barber of Seville scene
Giovani Gravina the basso profundo was wounded after a sword thrust during The Barber of Seville at the Tulane theater. The blade grazed his eye causing partial paralysis, but his worst injury came from a fall that produced a hemorrhage. he is in critical condition at Hotel Dieu with doctors uncertain about recovery.
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Signor Florencio Constantino
D’almaviva
Basilio
AFL leaders appeal after jail sentences for contempt
Samuel Gompers and Morrison of the American Federation of Labor, recently sentenced to one year and nine months in jail respectively for contempt of court, filed an appeal from Justice Wright’s decision and posted bail. The execution of the sentences was stayed.
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American Federation of Labor
Wright
Tonight and vicinity weather outlook
Tonight and Saturday fair skies expected across tonight and nearby areas. Gentle winds and mild temperatures accompany the clearing conditions with no precipitation anticipated.
Home Weather for Tourists Observations at 8 A.M.
Weather notes from eight cities with temperatures ranging from 62 to 76 degrees. Winds vary from north to southeast with fair to cloudy conditions forecast and potential rain in St Paul and Washington.
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San Antonio Light Sole Carrier Claim Declared Baseless
A statement alleging that the AP leased wire into San Antonio is carried by any newspaper other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and without basis in fact.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Grand jury to hear case in Samuels fatal wreck
Witnesses were sent from Judge Buckley’s court to the grand jury to testify in the investigation of the death of Mrs Grace Samuels, who was killed when a car struck the buggy she rode in, injuring her husband. Max Melcher faces negligent homicide charges and a $100 fine for recklessly operating an automobile.
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Sam Abraham
Etta Morriss
Bowie Street
Atta Peck
G. M. Ewen
L. M. Samuels
Newnam
Buckley
Fred Héners
Zeppelin Blimp Burns in Dusseldorf After Storm
In Dusseldorf on June 28 the Zeppelinsch blown balloon Sch waben I, anchored nearby, was torn from moorings by a gust, collapsed, then exploded and burned. Several workmen and four soldiers assisting were injured, some seriously. The airship had arrived from Frankfort the previous night.
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Former Laredo Resident Loses Legs in Yard Accident
Nickolas Rehkeps of Laredo Texas survived after a switch engine ran over him in Sap yards on Wednesday night. He was found severely injured and first concealed his identity but revealed it by last night.
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Texas
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