Arctic Clear attack search for 21 lost explorers unfolds
In Spitzbergen the Arctic area clears as crews hope to begin search for 21 missing explorers after three days of bad weather. Six were aboard the Italia, three groups are unaccounted, one party of nine trekked with 49 days of rations and no tents or firearms. Roald Amundsen and five others are missing from Tromsoce. Rescue ships converge, aviation sketched plans to trace all.
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Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
Great Arctic
Arctic
Finnialm
Gren
Reef
Roald Amundsen
Tromsoce
Umberto Nobile
City to Implement Fare Increase and New Service
The new city fare rises to seven cents and eight tickets for fifty, effective July 23 after council acceptance of an ordinance. Cleveland Southwestern Railway and Light Co. sent written acceptance noting Lake Avenue service to city limits and plans to add Abbey road and Oberlin road service once more cars arrive. Three double end cars were purchased. Oberlin road service to city limits awaits appropriate turning facilities. Berlin Road and Lake Avenue service to city limits were required by the city prior to the rate increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countil
Cleveland, Southwestern Railway and Light Co
Harvey Cheney
Lake Avenue
Abbey Road
Oberlin Road
Berlin Road
Captain Hughes To Lead Salvation Army In Town
Captain and Mrs. R. Hughes of Youngstown will arrive July 6 to assume charge of the local Salvation Army. Ensign and Mrs. William Vendeville, who have led here three years, depart July 4. A welcoming meeting for the Hugheses will be held July 5 at the Army hall and on the street corner. Ensign Vendeville says the local work is in splendid shape.
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R. Hughes
Youngstown
Salvation Army
Ensign
William Vendeville
Building Inspector Visits Elyria For Routine Inspections
Akron official Frank O. Christian, state building inspector, arrives in Elyria for today’s routine inspections. He visits Elyria several times yearly to review local structures and ensure code compliance.
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Elyria
Frank O. Christian
Akron
Raputy
Christian
Baker Works Puzzles While Crowds Roar at Al Smith Nomination
In Houston on June 28 Newtofi D Baker, calm amid bedlam, sat in the Ohio delegation watching the nomination speeches and solving a crossword puzzle. He flashed a pleased smile as he filled the final word and then found another puzzle to tackle.
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Houston
Ten
Newtofi D. Baker
al Smith
Ohio
Turner fights utilities at Ohio Republican convention
Attorney General Edward C. Turner, seeking the Republican nomination for governor, used a convention pamphlet to attack the Pence rate law and urge a return to contract franchise rates. He proposed abolishing perpetual franchises, limiting the utilities commission to ministerial duties, and outlawing paid lobbyists while condemning large campaign contributions.
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Columbus
Edward C. Turner
Turner
Public Utilities Commission
Utilities Commission
Smilar
Bureau of Inspection
Ocean Fli ers Sail For Home
Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon of the Friendship crew sailed home aboard the President Roosevelt from Southampton amid cheers. The liner heads to New York, due July 6, as Ruth Elder left Plymouth on the France after a European vacation.
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Southam
Eng
Amelia Earhart
Wilmer Stultz
Lou Gordon
President Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Ruth Elder
Miss Earhart
Plymouth
France
Man Injured Working At Steel and Tubes Inc
Mike Sifrin of 203 West River Street sustained a finger laceration on his right hand while performing artwork at Steel and Tubes Inc on Wednesday. He was transported to Elyria Memorial for treatment.
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Mike Sifrin
West River Street
Steel and Tubes, Inc
Elyria Memorial
Ohio delegates back Pomerene then switch to Smith
Ohio delegates to the Democratic national convention pledge support to former senator Atlee Pomerene as favorite son then likely switch to Governor Al Smith on the first ballot. Joseph Breitenstein will nominate Pomerene in a brief speech. The Ohio standard and Buckeye banner drew attention amid the parade and Roosevelt’s Smith nomination speech.
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Houston
Tex
Ohio
United States
Atlee Pomerene
al Smith
New York
Pomerene
Joseph Breitenstein
Cleveland
Breitenstein
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Smith
Ralph Bartlett
Columbus
Bartlett
Ohio Democratic Organization
Democratic National Committee
W. A. Julian
Cincinnati
Julian
Bernice
Pyke
National Committee
GOP Leaders Of Ohio At Columbus
Ohio Republicans opened their state convention in Columbus with gubernatorial and U.S. Senate contenders scheduled to address the assembly. Edward C. Turner James T. Begg and Myers Y. Cooper headed the gubernatorial bids, with Turner aiming to push a platform opposed by many on enforcement of prohibition lobbying bans Pence law reform campaign spending township offices and tax classification. Fred W. Warner Col William H. Duffy and Tiffin Gilmore held key roles as temporary chairman secretary and sergeant at arms. The convention planned district elector selections today and electors at large tomorrow while drafting the state platform for approval. The GOP Men’s and Women’s Glee clubs prepared to perform during sessions.
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Columbus
United States
Edward C. Turner
James T. Begg
Myers Y. Cooper
U.S
Choisen
Fred W. Warner
Marion
Republican State Central Committee
William H. Duffy
Tiffin Gilmore
Republican Men's Glee Club
Fights mark Southern Democratic convention clashes
In Houston Mississippi delegates sparked a series of brawls during the Democratic convention over Gov. Alfred E Smith. One officer was injured as North Carolina and Mississippi participants clashed over the party banner while New Yorkers watched. The disorder, confined to the South, involved Morrissy of Vicksburg and Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia delegates, with police eventually restoring order as the banner dispute escalated. The incident concludes with no lasting damage to the party.
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Houston
Tex
Alfred E Smith
South
North Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Democratic Platform Drafting Night Ends With Prohibition Emphasis
In Houston a Democratic drafting committee produced a platform focusing on government corruption with a named prohibition plank referencing the Eighteenth Amendment. The group unanimously rejected a minority report on the farm relief plank, and adopted declarations on foreign relations and Boulder Canyon dam construction. Moody and the drys pressed for stronger prohibition, while moderates sought a compromise to avoid a floor fight. The draft was to be reviewed by the full resolutions committee, with Moody potentially filing a minority report if unsatisfied. The scene shifted to the convention floor as the night wore on, with tensions between camps as votes loom.
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Houston
Democratic Drafting Committee
United States
Nicaragua
Meco
Boulder Canyon
Colorado River
Robert F. Wagner
Alfred KE. Smith
Dan Moody
Texas
Cirvs
Moody
Full Resolutions
McNary-Haugen
Thaddeus Caraway
Arkansas
Harry F. Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Caraway
Drys
Smith
Tex
Democratic Party
Fexan
Boy Bryan
Millard Tydings
Maryland
Carter No
Telegram protest over Al Smith nomination from Ohio delegates
A flood of telegrams opposing Al Smith's Democratic nomination targeted Ohio delegates, sent to W A Julian. Messages claim Smith's nomination would wreck the party, with rural signatories like T M Smith of Warren and J L Miller of Newark pledging protest.
Convention May Finish Work Tonight
George R. Van Namee, Smith manager, predicted the Democratic National convention can finish its work and adjourn tonight. He expected platform discussion to end by 4 p m with Governor Smith’s nomination to follow and the vice presidential pick to be chosen in a night session.
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Houston
Tex
George R. van Namee
Smith
van Namee
Great tribute to Senator Reed at Texas convention
A Missouri delegation staged a sustained demonstration for Senator James Reed of Missouri during a national convention. Flags waved as Reed’s photograph was displayed, with Kansas City leaders and other delegates coordinating quick cheers and a nominating carry. A brief two minute silence followed while Reed’s image was photographed.
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Houston
Tex
James Reed
Missouri
Smith
Oklahoma
Reed
Charles M. Howell
Kansas City
John Taylor
Chillicothe
James Pendergast
Robinson
Prohibition rally backs Wainwright and Moody in Texas
In Houston on June 28 a gathering of over 50 delegates and prohibition enthusiasts at First Baptist church urged support for former Senator Wainwright and Governor Moody if Alfred E. Smith is nominated. William Sweet presided. speakers included Cone Johnson Clifford Walker Harris Huston Thompson and Mrs Jessie B Nicholson who claimed 25 000 women oppose any Tammany Hall backed candidate. A bare 18th Amendment plank was urged as the group condemned liquor influence in government. Moody denied organizing the meeting.
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Houston
Tex
Alfred E. Smith
Wainwright
Dan Moody Gates
First Baptist Church
William Sweet
Colorado
Cone Johnson
Texas
Clifford Walker
Georgia
Harris
Huston Thompson
Federal Trade Commission
Jessie B. Nicholson
Washington
Nicholson
Tammany Hall
Smith
Thompson
Department of Justice
Harding
Walker
Moody
Elyria Delegates Leave for State GOP Convention
Four Elyrians travel to Columbus as delegates to the state Republican convention. Mayor James A. Hewitt Frank Stetson Mrs. Alex Schille man and Mrs. E. F. Schultz comprise the group. They expect to return Friday. Lorain County sends twenty delegates to the GOP convention.
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Columbus
Elyria
James A. Hewitt
Frank Stetson
Alex Schilleman
E. F. Schultz
Lorain Coun
Reed Nominated by Democrats at Houston Convention
Delegates anxious as Senator James A. Reed of Missouri is placed in nomination by Charles M. Howell amid a Smith surge. The hall buzzes with mixed reactions and chants, while Reed’s supporters tout religious tolerance and enforcement of law with potential repeal if laws prove oppressive.
Democratic National Convention Opens Third Day in Ton
In Ton Texas on June 28 the Democratic National Convention began its third day with Gov. Smith of New York the leading nominee candidate. A tense atmosphere persisted after yesterday’s interdelegation clashes as 80 officers plus 25 reserves prepared for any disruption. The platform committee approved a dry 18th Amendment plank, a farm aid plank, and a strong anti corruption plank as Moody debated pushing a drier plank to the floor. The morning heard further nominating speeches before adjournment.
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Houston
Tex
Gov. Smith
New York
Kuykendall
Governor Smith
Dan Moody
Boy Bryan
Drys
Doorkeeper Refuses Lincoln Impersonator at Democratic Convention
A man impersonating Abraham Lincoln was denied entry to a Democratic convention session in Houston. Ed Phillips of Dallas, Texas, held a ticket but was blocked by a gatekeeper who noted Lincoln’s Republican ties. Phillips argued his Democrat status, but the gatekeeper insisted on the correct ticket.
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Houston
Abraham Lincoln
Ed Phillips
Dallas
Texas
Lincoln
Phillips
Rete
Politics Change With The Times
A historical column notes the reshaping of American politics toward modern salesmanship. It compares Governor Alfred E. Smith and Herbert Hoover, citing 1924 demonstrations, the sufficiency of band-less rallies, and the rise of professional campaign managers. The piece critiques traditional Tammany Hall approaches as outdated.
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Pat Harrison
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Stephens
T. M. Smith
Warren
J. L. Miller
Newark
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Hall
James A. Reed
Joseph Robinson
Platform Committee
Andrew Nelson
Minnesota
Charles Howell
Senator Reed
House
Howell
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Ypelittiess
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