Governor Smith Nominated as Democrats Rally in Houston
The Democratic National Convention in Houston moved through a tense day as supporters of Alfred E. Smith published their push for his nomination. Delegates from Oklahoma Missouri Nebraska and the Philippines carried rival banners while Reed supporters caused disruptions before the roll call. After noisy proceedings and street clashes the assembly adjourned at 12:87 p.m. to resume at 6 p.m. local time.
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New York
Leaders Of Gang War In Detroit Leaves Two Dead
August Nykiel and Michael Dipisa, rival gang leaders tied to river liquor traffic, were shot dead amid a Detroit gun battle. A constable and a bystander were wounded as police pursued an unidentified gunman who fled the scene. The feud, years old, centers on control of riverfront rum operations and saloon territory.
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Democratic National Convention Opens Third Day
Convention Hall in Houston hosts the third day as delegates push to nominate Gov. Smith of New York for president. Charles Howell of Kansas City sparked a demonstration while trying to put Senator Reed’s name in nomination, drawing a mixed reaction from the audience.
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Kohler Club To Be Organized At Friday Meeting
A Kohler for Governor club will form at a county republicans meeting at Ninety Nine club hall Friday June 29 at 8 p.m. All county Republicans are invited. Chairman C W Janke announced. Speakers include Walter J Kohler and Mrs Harry Thomas.
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Three States In Search For Missing Girl
La Crosse Wisconsin reports an 18 year old Florence Stelzig disappeared from her Mormon Coulee farm home after telling a youth she would be back in a minute. Five days of fruitless search by Wisconsin Illinois and Minnesota authorities followed as private detectives and search parties combed surrounding fields and woods. Two young men were held by police for questioning.
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Choice of Democrats Picture From Gov Al Smith to Editor
A biographical timeline traces the political ascent of Al Smith born 1873 in a New York tenement. It covers assembly service 1900 to 1915, leadership roles, sheriff tenure, mayoral duties, four governorship terms, and presidential nomination bid ending in 1926.
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Protests Over Sheboygan Counci ls Highway 32 Funds
Manitowoc and Two Rivers plan protests this week against Sheboygan's withholding of 66000 from county payment, delaying Highway 32 paving. Kiel and Manitowoc Lions clubs, Kiel Association of Commerce, and Mayor A A Paulsen push for release. Highway detours cited as reason, with continued action and page 23 continuation noted.
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Terrific Darlington Train Crash Kills 22 In Excursion Death Roll
A midweek excursion party returning from Scarborough collided in Darlington with a shunting freight train. Twenty-two people were killed and 47 injured, 28 of them in hospital, many women and children. Rescue crews labored through the night to extricate victims from heavily telescoped coaches as authorities feared the final death toll.
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Drys Threaten To Bolt Dems In Houston Meeting
In Houston a 500 plus delegation gathered at the First Baptist church to rally behind former Senator Wainwright and Governor Dan Moody of Texas amid threats of bolting the Democratic ticket if Alfred E. Smith is nominated. Mrs. Jessie B Nicholson led 25,000 women in opposition to any Tammany Hall backed candidate. Thompson charged liquor flowed to cabinet members via justice during Harding era. Moody denied prior involvement in organizing the event.
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Strong Plank On Farm Relief Wins Approval
James L. West reports the Democratic convention sub committee approved a Prohibition plank backing enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and assailed the Republican administration for political enforcement. A farm relief plank endorsed the equalization fee but omitted the McNary Haygen language, with plans to ease farm surplus distribution and relief.
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Theresa Hermit Woman Wants To Return To Life In Cold, Shadowy Cellar
Miss Augusta Zeimer, 67, rescued from a ten year living grave under her brother’s farmhouse near Theresa Wisconsin, protests relocation to the county home. Authorities found her in a candle staked eight by ten crypt with a tiny stove and a gaudy Home Sweet Home motif. She longs to return to her dank cellar life, saying she wants to die where she lived.
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