Al Smith Day Chaos At Madison Square Garden
Cops fail to stop a stampede of Al Smith supporters at Madison Square Garden on June 26 as crowds broke gates and surged into the arena before opening. Fans with horns and drums forced their way in, filling balconies and floor seating despite officer efforts and barricades.
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Massive Wisconsin fire destroys Fond du Lac town block
A large blaze swept through Fond du Lac Wisconsin early today destroying a wooden factory district and the Moorg and Gallaway lumber yard. Flames spread to more than a dozen locations. One block burned to the ground and traffic was delayed on the Midwest system.
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Platform Skeleton Finished Deliberations Signal Split Over Klans and League
In New York on June 26 an all night session produced a skeleton of the 1924 Democratic platform. A special committee on resolutions split over attitudes to the Ku Klux Klan and the League of Nations, with two planks from opposing factions. The platform urged progressive support and outlined plans for economic growth, tariff revision, tax cuts, and expanded government economy.
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Lashing Not Felt As Bad As Broom Whipping Incident
A man named Loula Longobeam faced a corporal punishment by Sheriff Duffey yesterday. He calmly endured the flogging and later stated the back burn felt no worse than the broom strike. He held no grudge against Juatico Jower who ordered the punishment.
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Fire in Kitchen Damages Byron Farm Building
A noon blaze at the Byron farm at Byron's tannery in Williamsport damaged the kitchen and parts of the frame addition. Supposed cause was an overheated stove. Fred Banehog and his team extinguished the flames after a sharp effort.
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Workman Burns Hand and Arm at Byron's Tannery
Roman Taylor of Williamaport suffered severe burns to his right hand and arm while repairing electrical equipment at Byron's tannery. The incident damaged three fingertips and scorched the arm to the elbow as a short circuit occurred. He received treatment from Dr. W. S. Richardson.
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Armstrong Narrow Escape in Auto Crash
Former Attorney General Armatrone nearly died yesterday during a severestorm that swept Western Maryland. His car en route to Baltimore collided with a tree blown across the state highway near Meadowick. The vehicle was badly damaged and several motorists were delayed by fallen trees along the route.
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Four Fires In Night Hit Hagerstown Business District
Incendiary blazes struck multiple locations in Hagerstown between 10 30 p m and 2 30 a m causing about 25000 in damage. Automobiles owned by Wolf Huffer and Goff burned in Gillan garage rear Antietam street. Firemen found coal odor and an escalator pile near the worst blaze. Three men were seen fleeing shortly before discovery.
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Trench Mouth Epidemic Prompts City Sanitation Plan
City mayor considers drastic sanitary laws as trench mouth spreads in Hagerstown. Contagious dental disease, once seen mainly in war, now prompts action including paper cups, boiled water for dishes, and possible state health measures.
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Detroit man burned in gasoline explosion at garage
Van L. Woltz of Detroit Michigan formerly of Williamsport, seriously burned in a gasoline explosion at a garage where he worked. He is hospitalized under treatment with head and body burns reported to be severe. Woltz is son of Van Lent Woltz, former Williamsport hotel man, and married to Beulah Kimble of Williamsport. The incident occurred several days ago and Woltz’s condition remains critical.
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Great Demonstration As Smith Is Named
At the Democratic National Convention in New York City Governor Al Smith was formally presented as a candidate amid pandemonium. The New York delegation led by Smith states triggered roaring applause and chants as Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke from a splintered loge and echoed support. Roosevelt claimed Smith could win and boasted about vote totals from 1920.
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Suit Over Oven Maker Suit in Court Over Payment
The suit of Hubbard Oven Man. Unicuring Company, Inc. against L. Shum was before Judge F. W. Wagaman. Shum allegedly bought an oven and refused payment, claiming it failed to meet specifications. Shaff argued the oven did not come up to specs and a dispute followed. Attorneys for both sides appeared. Also, Trosy Smith, previously wanted for a tail in Frederick, was captured by Sheriff Duffey and turned over to Sharit Athaugh after a collision near Smithsburg and subsequent train incident. He faced possible further action for prior charges in Frederick.
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Negro Pastor Hurt When Car Skids on Slippery Road
J H Johnson pastor of the colored church at Williamsport was injured when his automobile skidded on a rain slick road near Chambersburg yesterday. The car rolled over breaking the windshield and causing severe cuts to his elbow and arm from shattered glass. He completed his trip in another vehicle.
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Horticulturists To Meet In County
The State Horticultural Society of Maryland will host the American Pomological Society in Washington County during July. Members will tour orchard regions to inspect local crops and discuss scientific practices. The Washington County Farm Bureau meeting at County Agent Accras office Saturday will plan further arrangements.
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Al Smiths Boys Storm The Garden In Madison
In Madison Square Garden chaos marked the Democratic National Convention as Al Smith’s supporters clashed with McAdoo backers and Governor Sweet’s attempt to open proceedings faltered. Roosevelt’s nomination speech drew criticism from Smith’s faction while wave after wave of chants and calls for order echoed through the hall.
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