Factions clash as Democrats debate platform at Madison Square Garden
United Press dispatch from Madison Square Garden reports the Democratic National Convention second session grappling with oil, Klan, and League of Nations issues. Proposals aim to nominating speeches before platform committee, with Walsh as potential keynote and anti Klan plank seen as pivotal.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Madison Square Garden
New York
League of Nations
Democratic National Convention
Resolutions Committee
Rules Committee
Platform Committee
Thomas Walsh
Walsh
Newton D. Baker
League
Democratic Party
Cornice Collapse Kills Three at Loop Hotel
A three story Berella hotel cornice collapsed in Chicago during noon hour, killing three and injuring over sixty as falling masonry trapped bystanders. Rescue crews used ladders and iron debris to reach victims amid the chaotic scene.
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Chicago
Loop
Democrats Face Favorite Sons And New Issue
A party meeting adjourned briefly at 12 50 and reconvened at 2 15 to begin drafting the platform. The drafting sub committee will meet behind closed doors to hammer out the party platform.
Ralston Declines Democratic National Convention
Samuel M. Ralston of Indiana said he will stay home and not attend the Democratic National Convention in New York, despite reports the Indiana delegation might urge him to go. He stated he has heard nothing direct from Indiana and plans to remain at home during the event.
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Anauanapolis
Samuel M. Ralston
New York
Indiana
Smith's Chances Improve for Democratic Nomination in June
New York reports say Gov Alfred E Smith shows brighter chances as his managers claim strong early ballots could win support. Brennan and Moore back the effort while 200 delegates pledge to a anti klan plank. McAdoo gains 50 delegates in the eastern gate in the last 36 hours.
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Smith
New York
Alfred B. Smith
Tom ‘Aggatt
George Brennan
Ed Moore
Brennan
McAdoo
Vanderbilt Hotel
al Smith
Open Clash on Klan Issue Violently Splits Democratic Platform
United Press reports the first open clash on the Klan issue at the Democratic platform hearings in New York. Missouri leads threats to denounce the Klan by name or risk a revolt on the convention floor. A Colorado plank denouncing the Klan is urged, while Ohio and Wisconsin delegates press for strong action.
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Waldorf Hotel
New York
George E. Brennan
Minois
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Missouri
Platform Committee
Tolan
Harry B. Hawes
Tg Donotees
Hawes
Julius Richele
Denver
Colorado
Alchele
League of Nations
Platform Planks For Union Party Deliberations
Committee outlines key planks on prohibition and anti Klan denouncement, foreign policy stance, farm relief and credit, and taxation denouncing the Mellon plan and supporting Philippine independence. Diverse factions expect varying degrees of strictness, with wet and dry approaches debated.
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Jones
New Mexico
Mellon
Five Missing After British Steamer Egremont Castle Blast
A gasoline explosion on the British steamer Egremont Castle near Gowanus flats left five crew missing and six hospitalized in New York. The Standard Oil chartered ship, unloading for the Far East, burned amid a searing fire as rescuers searched the wreckage and trapped crewmen.
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Gowanus Flats
Egremont Castle
Far East
Standard Oil Company
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Head of Family Dies at Reunion in Bronx City
Mrs Elizab thiSeney wife of the late J W Seney died this morning after a paralytic stroke at the home of her son Frank J Seney 3801 Sixth avenue She aged 73 had not complained of illness since coming to Slows Guy from Howard D about 20 years ago She attended a family reunion on June 15 and is survived by sons Frank J Seney M M Seney and Arthur Seney daughter Mrs George Ludeke and other relatives The funeral arrangements were not specified
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thiSeney
J. W. Seney
Frank J. Seney
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Seney
Guy
Howard
Minneapolis
George Ludeke
Bronx City
Frank
Bryan Eyes Comeback as Convention Fires Up
New York June 25. William Jennings Bryan, three time runner up for president, appears set for another run though Florida delegates back McAdoo. Bryan says he will stay loyal to McAdoo but hints at potential fireworks as the convention heats up with talk of a dark horse and rivalries within the Florida delegation.
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Alexander
New York
Jens Nings Bryan
Bryan
Florida
McAdoo
Albert W. Gilchrist
Bevington Divorce Lawyers Rebuked by Judge in Court
Judge Miles W. Newby severely admonished all attorneys and principals in the divorce case of Tom Bevington against Babe Fisher in district court. He set a continuance to Friday June 27 at 9 a.m. and warned no more foolishness or wrangling when the hearing resumes. Bevington attended on crutches and was chastised for interrupting the court.
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Tom Bevington
Babe Fisher
Miles W. Newby
Newby
Bevington
Babe Murder Mystery: Baby Body Sent by Mail to Chicago
Authorities investigate a three month old baby found dead and mailed from Lakeland Kentucky to Mrs Teitsch in Chicago. Mrs Leltsch says she was mystified by the gruesome parcel and cites a quarrel between Edna Cottrell and her husband. Police seek Lakeland officials' assistance to question the couple.
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Teitsch
Bax
Lakeland
Leitsch
Cottrell
Man Killed by Northwestern Train Near Floyd Monument
An unidentified man was struck and killed by a southbound Northwestern passenger train about a quarter mile north of Floyd monument just after 6 am. The body was torn and scattered along the track for 100 yards, hindering identification. Police, coroner J H Robbins, and the dispatcher were notified. the man wore a blue suit and a new checkered cap, with a knife bearing a stock yards commission firm name found in his pocket. The victim is believed to be about 35, employed at the stock yards, and walking to work. The body is at Westcott undertakers.
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Floyd Monument
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Clutts
J. H. Robbins
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Westcot Undertaking Establishment
Government sues to break up standard oil trust
Conspiracy charges allege violation of Sherman anti trust laws by a wide alliance of oil refiners including Standard Oil entities in multiple states and related refining and producing companies. The petition claims patent and production agreements restrained interstate trade in gasoline and related fuels, with many named firms listed and heavy royalties cited.
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