Democrats in Attack on Corruption at Chicago Convention
A chaotic Democratic National Convention in Chicago featured clashes over religious tests for public office and street demonstrations as delegates from North Carolina and Alabama clashed with others. Police restored order after banners and standards were torn and portions of the North Carolina standard were broken amid fights surrounding the Smith delegation and ongoing speeches by Senator Robinson of Arkansas.
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Nomination Seen For Alfred E Smith On First Ballot
The Democratic race tightens as Ohio moves to Smith, shifting 48 votes in support. Oklahoma follows with Reed on first ballot but may switch, leaving Smith near the two thirds needed. Arkansas adds 17 votes, bringing Smith to about 701/3 ballots before tonight’s roll call.
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Amundsen Expedition Dirigible Crashes In polar Ice
The Thalia dirigible returning from the North Pole encounters fog and adverse winds. It struggles toward Kings Bay at speeds under 20 mph. On May 25 the airship weight increases from snow and ice, plunges into the polar ice cap and crashes. Pomella dies in the gondola crash. Nobile sustains injuries. Aboard the failing craft are six men, none heard from after the crash.
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Milwaukee County Attorneys Visit Sheboygan
Members of the Milwaukee County Bar association and families arrived in Sheboygan on the Goodrich steamer Indiana at 1 55 PM for a luncheon at the Association of Commerce. County Judge Paul T. Krez and Circuit Judge-elect Edward Voigt spoke before tours and a procession by Kohler band to Security National Bank, then the visitors returned to the Indiana for the 3 PM return voyage.
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Governor Lacks Authority To Remove Kenosha City Manager
Governor Zimmerman told Kenosha activists that recall is the proper path to oust city officials, stating he cannot remove the city manager. The letter to secretary Maceo Kuehny notes Kenosha officials must pursue recall, as labor strife and national guard questions loom. A separate 3,000 strong group plans a petition for a special election to consider changing the city manager form of government.
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Bowers Attacks G. O. P in Democratic Convention Speech
The keynote by Claude G Bow ers, published in full on page 11, quotes fierce lines attacking the Mellon group and tariff policy while contrasting Democratic and Republican figures. It cites farm devaluation, paternalism accusations, debt, and calls to revive Jeffersonian democracy with Jacksonian vigor amid sharp partisan rhetoric.
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Noted Shakespearian actor Mantell dies at Brucewood home
Robert B Mantell, famed Shakespearean actor, died at his Brucewood country home near Atlantic Highlands New Jersey after weeks of illness. He was 71, survived by wife Genevieve Hamper Mantell and son Bruce with a daughter en route from the Pacific coast. Mantell's career spanned Britain and America including roles in Othello Richard II King Lear The Merchant of Venice and Macbeth. He married twice Charlotte Behrens and Maria Booth Russell.
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Mentink Seeks Third Term As Assemblyman
John Mentink of Oostburg announces candidacy for re election to the Wisconsin State Assembly from Sheboygan county's second district on the Republican ticket. He has served two terms, backed La Follette era measures aiding the masses, and held numerous local posts including presidency of the county Equity society.
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Tim Murphy Dies After Machine Gun Shot Incident
An emergency report states Tim Murphy, known as "Big Tim" and the original Cilengo racketeer, was fatally shot last night by a machine gun from a closed position. He died instantly from a back wound.
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Kohlerites Hold Republican Committee Session in Kohler
The Republican executive committee at Kohler postponed action on selecting a candidate to oppose Senator La Follette for the Wisconsin GOP nomination. Officers for Walter J. Kohler’s gubernatorial campaign were elected: Chairman George Gilkey Merrill, Vice Chair Lawrence W. Hall Madison, Treasurer William Winsella Afil Waukee, Secretary Ry O. Wipperman Milwaukee. The session opened late after a luncheon at the American club with a Kohler band concert.
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Mazanonie
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Milwaukee
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Wauwatosa
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Oshkosh
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Waupaca
Ross Porter
Marshfield
Beverage Company Plant Is Raided in Wisconsin
Federal agents raided the Stevens Point Beverage plant in Wisconsin on Tuesday arresting four men C A Shenk manager George Egenhoefer brewmaker Edward Lang bookkeeper and Vincent Witkowski They pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Wausau and were held on 5000 joint bond on charges of violating federal prohibition laws Forty eight half barrels of beer were confiscated as agents patrolled the plant today.
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Big Tim Murphy Death Sparks Chicago Gang War
Chicago dispatch reports the murder of "Big Tim" Murphy by gunfire during a night of intense gang conflict. The shooting triggers further killings, including Nicholas Manos, rival hotelier, and a tortured body found in Broadview. Police say a motor officer was wounded and gun battles continued with two Italians wounded.
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Democratic Conference On Monday In Plymouth
Democrats of Sheboygan county meet at Joe Rieck hall Plymouth at 2 pm next Monday to select sixteen delegates for the state conference in Milwaukee on Saturday July 7. A large attendance is urged as the full delegation will be named from those present. Discussion will include a county ticket for assemblymen and senator and the county campaign for Gov Al Smith and the presidency. All Al Smith admirers are urged to attend.
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