Dry and Wet plank battle roils Democratic convention
Houston reports Josephus Daniels pledging a fight to the death against any wet plank and for a rigid dry platform in the Democratic party. Mrs. Clem L. Shaver warns no harmony if a wet candidate is nominated, urging a dry American choice in Texas amid a heated platform dispute.
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Prohibition Pronouncements Spur Anti Smith Forces
A Associated Press report from Houston on June 25 notes Senator Reed of Missouri energizes anti Smith forces. Daniel C. Roper of South Carolina leads Southern delegates mobilizing with Reed after secret Sunday conferences. Reed maintains a lone hand stance while vowing the eighteenth amendment will stand until moral forces prevail.
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Associated Press
Houston
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Missouri
Daniel C. Roper
South Carolina
William Gibbs McAdoo
Smith
Quiet, confident Smith camp gains near nomination
Governor Smith's pre-convention camp appears near certain to secure the Democratic nomination as opening day nears. Delegates swell the ranks behind him while opponents acknowledge his lead and speculate on a potential running mate.
Smith Managers Oil Steam Roller For Big Battle
Smith forces seek to derail a first ballot nomination at the Democratic national convention in Houston. Alfred E. Smith’s strength grows as state blocs consider switching votes, with Oklahoma’s 20 delegates pivotal. Smith managers aim to delay decisive action and keep all favorite sons in play while Maryland may back Ritchie to stall.
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Oklahoma
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Train derailment in Kansas injures forty passengers
Forty people were injured when a Missouri Pacific passenger train from New Orleans to Kansas City derailed near Durand Kansas, about sixteen miles west of Iola, at four a.m. A broken rail likely caused the wreck, with several hundred feet of track torn up. Twenty six were hospitalized at St. John's. fourteen continued their trip.
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Roosevelt to Lead Smith Delegation at Convention
George R Van Namee named Franklin D Roosevelt as floor leader for Governor Smith’s convention forces. Roosevelt, of Hyde Park, New York, will place the New York governor in nomination in Houston.
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Duchess County
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General Nobile aboard Citta Di Milano recovering from Italia crash
General Umberto Nobile is aboard the base ship Citta Di Milano at Virgo Bay healing from injuries after the Italia dirigible crash on May 25. He was rescued from an ice floe by a Swedish flyer and continues aiding the search for missing Italia crew with his ice knowledge.
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Kellogg Peace Proposal Awaits World Acceptance
Washington D C June 25 The Kellogg peace proposal awaits approval today as drafts of a treaty urged by secretary Kellogg go to fourteen nations including France Britain Germany Italy Japan Canada and India The pact would condemn war as a national policy and require pacific settlement of disputes with all signatories.
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Stewart Indicted on Three Counts for Perjury
Robert W. Stewart head of the Indiana Standard Oil Company was indicted on three counts of perjury over his Continental Trading Company testimony before the senate oil committee. The charges allege he lied about bonds' distribution and receipt totaling $759,500, and about knowledge of others receiving bonds. Stewart's lawyers denounced the indictment as political persecution after an earlier acquittal. He awaits trial, facing two to ten years if convicted.
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Indiana Standard Oil Company
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Senate Oil Committee
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Death of Idaho Senator Frank R. Gooding
Frank R. Gooding, Idaho's junior Republican senator and founder of the town bearing his name, died at his daughter's home after a battle with intestinal cancer. He began public life as Idaho's governor during the era of the Haywood trial and the Steuneberg case. Mrs Gooding and their three children survive.
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Frank Steuneberg
Farrell Triumphs Over Bobby Jones In Golf Playoff
Johnny Farrell, 27, wins the U S open in a dramatic 36 hole playoff over Bobby Jones and Hagen, claiming the U S open crown and a $50 000 prize. Farrell becomes the third member of a famed trio of American shot makers.
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Associated Sports
Chicago
Johnny Farrell
United States
America
Bobby Jones
Debonaire Walter Hagen
Georgia Delegates Arrive for George Campaign in Houston
Georgia Florida North Carolina and South Carolina antiestablishment delegates reached Houston for pre convention events to back Senator George. The George Special train from New Orleans arrived with a greeting crowd and delegates met Texans before heading to the Rice Hotel for headquarters. Georgia leaders expect votes from South Carolina and parts of Florida and Alabama as caucuses begin.
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New Orleans
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Troops Sent To Arkansas Flood Regions Today
Five companies of national guard moved toward Mississippi county as an 1800-foot gap opened in Woodruff county levee. Officials feared dynamiting by farmers amid rising water while Big Lake area faced potential danger this week. Engineers reported improved pressure and a better chance of holding dikes.
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