Democratic National Convention Plans Night Session at Madison Square Garden
June 28. With fears of disorder and possible bloodshed over the klan plank, managers decide on a separate night session excluding all but delegates and reporters. Police fill surrounding streets as debate on the religious issue intensifies amid threats of demonstrations and intimidation concerns.
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Madison Square Garden
Yeaderget
Cummins
Resolutions Committee
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Khan
Hainbridge Colby
Democrats Fail to Reconcile on Klux Klan Issue at Convention
New York June 28. Democratic leaders struggle to reconcile differences over the Ku Klux Klan plank. A platform committee vote 34 to 16 against naming the Klan in the platform foreshadows a floor battle. Franklin D. Roosevelt appears with the New York delegation amid tense scenes and sweltering galleries.
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New York
Ku Klux Klan
Madison Square Garden
Bryan
League of Nations
Platform Committee
Platform Committees
Waleh
Clatforta
Eiven
Ashurst
Arizona
Frakmin D. Roosevelt
Smith
Crowds Gather for Anticipated Spectacular Fight
Large crowd gathers early as excitement builds for a highly anticipated boxing match. Promoters promised a sensational event with elite fighters and packed stands.
Dooley Misidentified With J o Ham Lewis At Convention
Henry W. Dooley, a Democratic national committeeman from Porto Rico, laments being mistaken for J o Ham Lewis due to his pinkish whiskers as he moves through life recognized by his hat and cigar.
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Henry W. Dooley
Porto Rico
Dooley
Jo Ham Lewis
Denies Railroad Men Will Support McAdoo
Cleveland June 28 Ex leaders of the transportation brotherhoods deny reports that railway unions would back William G McAdoo. Warren S Stone president of the engineers says he has not promised support nor authorization to do so. D B Robertson president of the firemen and brakemen says no commitment to McAdoo and no representative at the Democratic convention is authorized to speak.
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Associated Press
Fireman's Brotherhood
McAdoo
Economy plank to be emphasized in campaign platform
Washington, June 28 President Coolidge and running mate Dawes may discuss economy on the platform next week Dawes expected to address the semi annual meeting of the government business organization at the White House Dawes and Coolidge to review fiscal year expenditures and urge economy for the coming year The treasury shows an extraordinary surplus after four days left in the fiscal year and may exceed 498 million dollars with receipts ahead of estimates
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D. C
Coolidge
Charles G. Dawes
Budget Bureau
Treasury
Budget Bord
G. Ooty
Representative Madden
House Committee On Appropriations
Colby Bryan to Fight for Anti Klan Plank at Democratic Convention
Bainbridge Colby of New York secretary of state under Wilson was selected to argue for an anti Ku Klux Klan plank at the Democratic convention. Norman E. Mack Gen Brennan and other leaders favored naming the Klan in the platform. Bryan likely to lead the floor fight with Charles H. Cole assisting. Gov. Smith gave approval.
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Bainbridge Colby
New York
Wm. J. Bryan
Wilson
Colby
Norman E. Mack
EF. Brennan
Hinois
Mack
Hlinois
Southwestern Iowa Braces for Heavy Rainfall in June
Southwestern Iowa continues soaking from June storms with 6.21 inches by June 21, already surpassing last June totals. Government observer J. M. Darby notes the region could exceed its monthly rainfall despite sunnier periods in eastern Iowa.
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Iowa
Acre
J. M. Darby
Northboro
Estern Iowa
Farm Bureau Camp At Iowa State Fair Planned
The Iowa State Fair and the Farm Bureau federation announce a free camp for all state farmers this summer. The site, on the wooded slope above the exposition grounds, will be county-platted so neighbors can camp together, continuing a practice from prior fairs.
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Associated Pres
Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Exposition Grounds
Kendall's to Take an Extended Trip
Des Moines June 28 Governor Kendall to relinquish the state helm January 2 1925 and with Mrs Kendall will embark on an extended trip likely lasting a year The couple has not fixed a destination but tropical countries are hinted The governor has no formal retirement plans beyond the trip and has been at the state house since January 1920 except for a vacation last summer
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Des Moines
Kendall
Keane
Govrnor
State House
United States Polo Team Opens Olympic Play Triumph
The United States Olympic polo team defeated France 123 to 1 in the opening Olympic match held in St. Cloud France on June 28. Strong U S performance overwhelmed the French team with a dominant early lead and a record score.
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ST. Cloud
France
United States
State Camp Reservations Tied to County Agenda
The state board says camp reservations should be made with the county agenda. Plans include a series of farm bureau meetings during the state fair period.
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Farm Bureau
Nominations Over Rest for the Real Battle Today
New York June 27 The Democratic national convention marks time as leaders seek a compromise on the Ku Klux Klan plank before a floor battle. Old Guard chiefs plan tactics to avert a split while McAdoo and Smith fade, Underwood or Davis eyed as fallbacks.
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New York
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Worthiess
Brennan
George F. Brennan
Illinois
Norman FE. Mack
Ed Moore
Ohio
Old Guard
Biltmore
William J. Bryan
Ku Klux Klan
Board of Strategy
Severe wind and rain devastates Washington county
A historic wind and rain storm struck Washington county last night with 5.78 inches of rainfall the heaviest in decades. Telegraph and electric wires were down or out of service, roads flooded and bridges damaged. Crooked Creek and local rivers overflowed with extensive property and crop damage reported as crews work to restore lines.
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Washington Independent
Bell
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Smith Creek
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Rock Island
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