Deadlock at Democratic Convention Lingers After 77th Ballot
The Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden, New York, fails to break its deadlock after 77 ballots. Proposals to quit New York and reconvene in Kansas City are rejected. Hitchcock suggests successive withdrawals to five candidates. McAdoo and Smith supporters dispute withdrawal moves as sessions adjourn until Monday.
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Hitchcock
Nebraska
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Ohio
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Idaho
Senate
Ansberry
Washington, D. C
Progressives defer naming running mate at convention
The Progressive Political Action conference in Cleveland postponed naming a running mate for La Follette. William Mahoney was barred from the conference. La Follette is expected to be endorsed for president with a La Follette platform. Possible running mates include Wheeler, Shipstead, Robertson, and Huston Thompson. The convention resembled a church meeting with a mix of music and a collection that raised over $2,600.
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United States
Robert M. la Follette
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Wisconsin
Tom
la Follette
Lafollette
Woman Dies During Automobile Trip to Cedar Rapids
Anna P. Carstens wife of L P Carstens Davenport druggist died in a local hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage after a rushed trip from Tourist Park Mount Vernon to Cedar Rapids. The Carstens family had left Davenport for a western tour and camping. The husband and daughter returned to Davenport. the body will be shipped home today.
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Anna P. Carstens
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Davenport
Mount Vernon
Kendall to Submit Child Labor Amendment in Special Session
Bes Moines reports Kendall announced the proposed child labor amendment will be submitted to the federal constitution via the legislature during a special session opening July 22 to decide on ratification or rejection.
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Bes Moines
Kendall
President Coolidge Jr in Serious Condition at White House
Calvin Coolidge Jr., the president's 16 year old son, remained seriously ill with acute septic poisoning. Four physicians held consultations as anxiety grew, with Mrs Coolidge at his bedside and the president away from the White House briefly for a speaking engagement.
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White House
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Calvin Coolidge, Jr
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Calvin Coolidge
President Coolidge
Fourth Takes Usual Toll of Life in State
News of six accidental deaths in Iowa tied mainly to Fourth of July celebrations. Notable fatalities include A. E. Stickel, Des Moines businessman and defeated Republican candidate, killed near Ames. Lyle McDole, Des Moines, killed near Carlisle after a four rollover. Mrs. E. Farm of Council Bluffs crushed when a car veered into a ditch. Ethel Hell, 15, near Camp Dodge, drowned in Cedar River. Charles E. Jones, Cherokee Illinois conductor, killed switching cars at Onawa. and a Rock Island line death near Tiffin-Oxford. Chicago records two Independence Day deaths from a revolver accident and a truck incident.
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Lyle McDole
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Council Bluffs
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Wilton Junction
Henry Hell
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Camp Hen
Dt Dow
Chicago
Charles Kruger
Edward Gable
W. F. Kennedy
Kilgore Couple Spends Fourth in Brighton Town
Mr and Mrs D C Kilgore of Brighton spent the fourth in town enjoying the holiday.
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Drowned Man Steps Into Hole in River Near Dunkerton
L H Halverson drowned in the Wapsipinicon River east of Dunkerton when he stepped into a hole and was swept under by the current. He could not swim and others in his party failed to reach him. The body had not been recovered.
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L. H. Halverson
Wapsipinnicon River
Sedan overturns claim life of Iowa man on Robins road
The Associated Press reports James Coventry Ryan was killed outright when the sedan he drove overturned on the road to Robins Friday afternoon. His wife was seriously injured in the crash.
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James Coventry
Robins
Prominent U.S. Diplomat Alvey Adee Dies at Home
Washington July 5 Alvey A Adee second assistant secretary of state and patriarch of the American diplomatic service died today at his home His death marks the end of a long career in diplomacy. Mr and Mrs W G Stewart and family plan a morning vacation trip to Rhinelander Wisconsin
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Alvey A. Adee
American Diplomatic Service
Wet fields slow Iowa corn survey notes and drought effects
Iowa crop survey reports many corn fields too wet to work causing weed pressure while June breaks rainfall records. Reports detail weather impacts across states with notable army worm damage in about 20 Iowa counties and varied progress in corn, oats, and fruit crops.
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Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Haineis
Indiana
Ohio
Helen Schultz Faces Repeated Bus Line Clashes
In Clear Lake on July 5 the street car and motor bus forces clashed as Helen Schultz, Mason City bus queen, halted a special line after her drivers were arrested 20 times and an injunction finally stopped the operation.
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Associated Press
Clear Lake
Helen Schultz
Mason City
Chicago child dies from July Fourth burns
A four year old child, Lottie Kuch ergyk, died today in Chicago from burns suffered during Fourth of July celebrations. She is the third fatality from July Fourth festivities in the city.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lottie Kuchergyk
Storm Damage Report Across Several Towns
Weather damage hits agriculture with livestock losses and ruined gardens. In Woodbury several corn fields abandoned while pastures remain good for butter production. Carroll reports heavy fruit damage and five percent corn flattened. Potlawmttle notes storms delayed farm work and alfalfa crop limited. oats and winter wheat improved. hay badly affected by wet weather.
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Convention rejects radical proposal after vote shuffle
New York reporters note the convention rejected a radical proposal after two ballots this morning. The favorite son initially received the lowest tally and was dropped on each successive ballot until two candidates remained.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Resolution to adjourn Democratic convention adopted by vote
At Madison Square Garden on July 5 the convention debated adjourning and reconvening in Kansas City July 10. Initially met with laughter the measure drew support and a call for a re-vote. The final tally was 1907.3 yeas and 82.7 ayes as a simple majority was required.
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Deadlock Ends? Alabama Governor Hints Ticket Emergence
In a convention hall conference on July 5, McAdoo supporters failed to force a resolution against favorite sons. Smith backers countered by seeking a compromise with favorite son factions. Gov. Brandon predicted a ticket would be announced soon, aided by Smith and favorite son backing to reach the two-thirds nomination threshold.
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