Democrats clash as Robinson hints at religion issue in nominating fight
Houston reports riotous scenes at the Democratic convention as Senator Robinson implies religious issues should be left out of politics. Delegates clash over banners while Smith supporters push for an early nomination. Roosevelt cautions against prearranged plans as Smith moves toward first-ballot victory.
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Tex
Hobinson
Arkansas
Robinson
Jefferson
Smith
W. O. Sanders
North Carolina
T. O. Everett
Simmons
Cordell Hall
Sanders
Hull
Tennessee
Exmayor Crump
Memphis
Italia crash survivors search widens as smoke seen
General Nobile reports a smoke pillar rising from the Italia as it drifted east after the gondola smash. Six men remain missing since the crash. Vincenzo Pomella is confirmed killed May 25 near the wreck. Rumors circulate that Roald Amundsen was sighted, but rescue efforts face bad weather and limited supplies for the walkers toward Cape North.
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London
Copenhagen
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Amundsen
Spitzbergen
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Ohio Republicans Convene Tomorrow in Columbus
Arrangements for the Republican state convention in Columbus are complete. Sessions begin tomorrow at 3 p m and Friday at 10 30 a m with nominators and electors selected Friday morning. Speakers include Edward Turner Myers Cooper James Begg and Simeon Fess with women delegates hosted by the Ohio council of Republican women.
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Columbus. O
Fred W. Warner
Marion
Republican State Central Committee
Atty
Edward C. Turner
Myers Y. Cooper
James T. Begg
U. S
Simeon D. Fess
Warner
William H. Duffy
Columbus
Tiffin Gilmore
Arnmis
Ohio Council of Republican Women
Girl Cashier Is Robbed of $500
Miss Gertrude Gifford, seventeen, cashier at the West Toledo branch of the American Savings Association, was held up by a bandit who escaped with between $590 and $600. She complied with the demand to lie on the floor. a box of cash remained untouched. She fainted in the arms of Merton Higbie.
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Toledo, O
Gertrude Gifford
West Toledo
American Savings Association
Cleveland watchman shot in poultry company gun battle
Royal Rome, 19, watchman for the Cleveland Poultry Co., was wounded during a gun battle with three robbers last night. He stated he would recover. Local police pursued leads as the investigation continued.
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Cleveland. Q
Royal Rone
Cleveland Poultry Co
Tornado Hits Salt Creek Oil Field Near Casper Wyoming
A tornado struck the Salt Creek oil field near Casper Wyoming causing about 590000 dollars in property damage. More than 125 oil derricks were damaged two gas plants and a pumping station were demolished. At least one person was injured as communication was crippled and reports were limited.
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Casper
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Salt Creek
Here
New Yorkers Back Smith for Presidential Nomination
Albany dispatch reports New York Democrats express confidence that Alfred E Smith will secure the Democratic nomination for president. Amid Houston indications of imminent nominating action, party harmony grows statewide. Smith remains tense yet focused on campaign strategy while attending to duties, with few friends aware of his strain. He plans an afternoon of golf after an early office start.
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Bakers
Fellaws
Barbecue Draws Thousands To Fair Grounds Event
Hundreds of visitors converge on the fair grounds for a good will barbecue. A informal program in the grand stand features the Colored Stars band, speakers including Rev Hill and Mayor Jas A Hewitt. Organizers expect more than five thousand attendees this evening with baseball and dancing planned.
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Colored Stars Band
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Jas. A. Hewitt
Mantell Death Ends Shakespearean Actor's Career
Atlantic Highlands N J June 27 Robert B Mantell the Shakespearean actor died at his country home Brucewood after a several week illness He was seventy four Mantell fell ill in Baltimore while on tour His wife Genevieve Hamper Mantell and their son Bruce were with him A daughter was en route from the Pacific coast but did not arrive in time Dr John Boyd attended him during the final vigil.
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N. J
Robert B. Mantell
Brucewood
Mantell
Baltimore
Genevieve Hamper Mantell
Bruce
Pacific Coast
John Boyd
Pomerene Sought as Vice Presidential Pick at Democratic Convention
At Houston the Ohio delegation caucus backed former Senator Pomerene of Ohio for vice president, not presidential nomination, amid support from labor leader William Green and others. Ohio figures including Brunner and Durbin predicted harmony and a strong Smith campaign, with Vic Donahey poised for a handful of votes. Four Ohioans named assistant sergeants-at-arms as convention coverage continued.
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Milansfield
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Smith
George Olivaney
Tammany Hall
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W. C. Martin
Monroeville
Dennis Dunlavy
Ashtabula
Dean McGregor
New Philadelphia
Senate
Frank Dore
Tiffin
Graham Hunt
Cincinnati
Owen W. Roberts
Pomere
Claude Bowers
Ohio Standard
Francis A. Durbin
Lima
W. W. Durbin
Kenton
Oth
Hoover
Claude Meeker
Columbus
Clay Harmon
Mother of Five Fatally Burned in Ohio Incident
Mrs. Orville Abney, 36, mother of five, died after a kerosene can used to start a fire exploded in her Bainbridge home on a June day. Fire officials reported the blast caused fatal burns.
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Orville Abney
Sham Battles at Democratic Convention Begin Today
The Democratic National Convention in Houston opened hearings on party principles with sharp clashes over prohibition farm relief and other issues. Claude G. Bowers delivered a fierce keynote attacking the Republican party promising a plank to enforce prohibition while moderates met with Gov. Alfred E. Smith representatives to back a named enforcement stance.
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Houston
MacNary-Haugenites
Alaska
Alfred E. Smith
Fragmented Attack on Government, Farm Policy and Corruption
Highlights attack on Mellon era policies and wartime farm hardship. Claims 30 billion depreciation in five years, criticizes paternalism and tariff raises. Accuses administration allies of corruption, praises Jeffersonian democracy, and notes silence as tool of thieves. References Sinclair bonds and Wilson era debt payments.
High Costs In Houston Jangle The Democrats
Soaring temperatures humidity and prices fret delegates at the Rice Hotel in Houston as they travel to settle party debts. One delegate remarked the trip is to cover the national debt while another noted the local costs have raised tensions among attendees.
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Houston
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Rice Hotel
Farm bloc wins fight to add farmer to drafting panel
Houston June 27 The farm bloc clashed with Democrats at the platform committee opening session over excluding a farmer from the drafting subcommittee. After ten minutes of debate T E Cashman of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation was named to the subcommittee amid farm state applause. Senator Glass objected the motion as out of order, while Nebraska’s T J Thomas said leaders were steamrolling the farm bloc.
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Tex
Farm Bloc
Democratic Platform Committee
T. E. Cashman
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
John A. Simpson
Oklahoma
Pittman
Nevada
Simpson
Cashman
Glass
Virginia
T. J. Thomas
Nebraska
Thomas
Kansas City
Reed To Stay In Race
Houston dispatch reports Senator James A. Reed of Missouri denies quitting the Democratic presidential race. A Kansas City lieutenant’s interview claimed Governor Smith would be nominated on the first ballot while Missouri would back Reed. Reed calls the statement unauthorized and says the fight will continue to the end with the presidency as the sole aim.
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Houston
James A. Reed
Missouri
Reed
Kansas City
J. B. Shannon
Shannon
Smith
Democrats Open Third Session of National Convention in Texas
Third session of the Democratic National Convention convened in Fort Worth Texas on June 27 with expectations that Governor Smith of New York will be named presidential candidate. Senators and party leaders gathered in humidity as Joseph Robinson was named permanent chairman and prepared to address the crowd. The platform committee met to hear proposals on prohibition reform and other planks ahead of Smith's nomination.
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Democrats In National Convention
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New York
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