Madison Square Garden July 3 Democratic convention deadlock
A garbled report describes the Democratic National Convention in New York at Madison Square Garden where McAdoo and Al Smith confront a stalemate. Delegates face starvation threats and economic pressure as anti McAdoo forces try to starve him from gaining delegates. The balance of power remains unclear with regional factions wavering amid chaos.
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Madison
I Square
Garden
New York
Baltimore
Real Wim
McAdoo
al Smith
Storm damage and military aid in Avon aftermath
A damaged OCR fragment reports Avon area storm impact with 350 businesses and 539 houses damaged and 1 000 families affected. It notes 94 fatalities or injuries, 500 persons without resources, and a military detachment being deployed to restore order.
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Oniatta
Lorain
Fred
Avon
Eesssary
No Hope for Meade Former Indiana Police Chief
Frank Meade ex chief of police in Bicknell Indiana is in very bad condition after shooting himself with a two dollar revolver. Doctors report no encouragement and his despondent statements to his daughter Emma Moore and wife indicate little chance of recovery. Relatives in Washington were informed there is little hope for his survival.
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Frank Meade
Bigknell
Pneumoni
Poi
Bicknell
Ind
Meade
Emma Moore
Bicknt
Washington
Balloting records show extended vote totals for Davis and McAdoo
The Forty-Third to Fifty-Fifth ballots list ongoing tallies for Smith and McAdoo leading. J. W. Davis and Underwood repeatedly receive notable support while other candidates falter. Ralston, Glass, Robinson, Cox, Owen, Saulsbury, Walsh, and others appear with smaller counts across ballots.
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Smith
BicAdoo
J. W. Davis
Underwood
Ralston
Glass
Robinson
Cox
Ritchin
Gov. Davis
Owen
Saulsbury
Walsh
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Wen. Ayas
Ritebiel
McAdoo
W. Davis
Ritebid
Governor Davis
Smithan McAdoo
W. Davisnderwood
Iston
Céx
Ritchig
P. W. Davis
Atstan
Ritebib
Davia
Fiteleth
J.W. Davis
Glaus
Caz
Ritchie
Falston
Gerard
Salusbury
Ballat
Ay J. OW
Davis
Aluton
Erard
Hitchin
Gay
Bryan
Roosevelt
Local Boys Hike to Trinity Springs
Four local youths George Davis Herbert Larrick Beo ONeill and Ralph Eal left early Tuesday morning walking and riding to Trinity Springs. They mailed the trip in five hours and returned in four and a half, days filled with swimming bowling and dancing. They report a great trip and hope to start again soon.
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George Davis
Herbert Larrick
Beo O'Neill
Ralphi§eal
Trinity Springs
Trinity
Fire destroys Palmer Studebaker touring car near Bloomington
Palmer's Studebaker touring car, insured by Sennet from Harry Pal4, was destroyed by fire Wednesday after a crash on a detour north of Bloomington while Palmer traveled from Indianapolis. He tried to exit the burning vehicle, paused to assess the flames, and directed the car toward Bean Blossom before it fully burned, with camping gear and the remaining contents lost.
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Harry
Palmer
Martlamyltte
Dixie Road
Bloomington
Paul
Itipo
Pike Road
Ithe Village
Fini
Smilby Agehoy
State funds to be distributed to Isthmodl towns next week
Funds for state school districts in Indiana will be distributed early next week to various cities towns and townships. Distribution uses 1929 enumeration figures where 1924 counts are missing and 1928 data for Evansville after a recount. Ft Wayne recount is not yet complete and will delay final distribution by about six weeks.
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Indlangpoltk
Ind
Cot
Leonard Job
Evansville
Ft. Wayne
Boys Arrested For Destroying Public Property
Clmaresce Williams and Willam Welsh appeared before Mayor McCarty charged with destruction of public property. They were arrested by night police for breaking a fountain in front of the Grand theatre two nights earlier. Earlier this year they faced a petit larceny charge with a suspended sentence on good behavior. This afternoon they were sentenced to the penal farm for ninety days and fined $10 plus costs on the old petit larceny charge, with potential extended time if fines are not paid.
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Claresce Williams
Willam Welsh
Injjall
Twdor
Jall O
McCarty
William Welsh
Clarence Williams
Funerals Held for Eud Doherty in Local Services
The funeral service for Eud Doherty was conducted this afternoon at the halms with burial at Oak Grove cemetery. An affidavit was filed against Geo Relgter for letting hogs roam into the city limits and frightening neighbors in their yards.
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Doherty
Eud Doherty
Halms
Oak Grove Cemetery
Geo. Relgter
Bardens
Local bus operator to run White Model 50 bus between Water and Vincenne
Dadseh and White Company representatives announce a new White Model 50 AD Lae bus will operate between Water and Vincenne. The vehicle features a low body, five right side docks, two left, leather interior, four front tires and a rear dual setup. Deployment expected within six days. Separately Judge Robert N. Murray grants divorce to Hannah Relfe, 66, restoring her maiden name.
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Lhaj
Bug Tuibe
Wate N
Vincenne
Isville
United States
Lorain
Ohio
Mrr
Bette
Marign
Robert N. Murray
Grant Circuit Court
Yorce
Hannah Relfé
Democratic Convention Nears Record Balloting Breakthrough
New York reports that on the 50th ballot the Democratic National Convention neared surpassing all previous ballot records except the 1860 performance. The Charleston start and Douglass’ late surge mirror that earlier contest before a later second ballot victory in Baltimore.
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New York
Charleston
South Carolina
Stephen A. Douglass
Douglass
Ballinore
Coldest July Day Recorded, Weather Bureau Report
Fragmentary report notes Tuesday in July marked unusually cold conditions for the era. The Weather Bureau figure cited a record low temperature in Washington, with comparisons to earlier July days and a reference to a historical record from 1907. The source text is garbled but centers on an exceptional July cold day and bureau documentation.
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Charles Joy
Wade
Chautauqua Tent Erection and Guarantor Meeting Details
The Chautauqua tent was erected on the Walnut Street school grounds with lighting taps arranged. Guarantors gathered at City Hall to review ticket sales and pledge $22.00 per person for their quotas, while planning junior and adult events for the program week.
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Mutual-Morgan
Washington
Walnut Street
Toda
Tie
Sfutasi-Morgan
Jdalor
Democratic Nomination Fight Nears Stalemate At Madison Square Garden
At Madison Square Garden on July 3 the Democratic presidential race remains at a deadlock with McAdoo and Smith stuck above 300 votes each on the 54th ballot. Sen Samuel Ralston gains momentum as Indiana and Missouri boosts his total while Taggart pushes for a convergence that might unify the delegates.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Democratic Party
McAdoo
Smith
Margi
Sistertain
Ralston
Missouri
Mississippi
Tom Taggart
Madison Square, Garden
Om Taggart
Indiana
Samuel Mc Ralaton
Democrata Cnry
Ralaton
Sone
Bie En Ator
Gov. Smith
Een Ralston
Oklahoma
Hi Jo A
Taggart Wa
Methodists Vote on Unification at Southern Conference
In Chattanooga Tennessee on July 3 a special conference of Southern Methodists debated merger of the North and South branches. A vote on unification was expected as discussion continued throughout the day.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Methodist Church
Conference of
Southern Methodists
Home Economics Lesson At Court House With Purdue Expert
Mrs Helen D McKinley of Purdue University presided a home economics meeting at the court house attended by representatives from Washington Barr Veale and Steele townships. The series runs five months yearly with sewing this season and next year will cover nutrition and millinery.
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Helen D. McKinley
Purdue University
Court House
Washington
Barr
Veale
Steele
McKinley
Bank Statement Calls Issued for National and State Banks
Comptroller of the Currency Dawes issued a call for the condition of national banks at close of business June 30. Indiana banking commissioner Wolcott issued a call for state bank condition at June 30.
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Washington
Dawes
Indianapolis
E. H. Wolcott
Democratic National Convention Contests Vote Totals and Tensions
Report from the convention floor notes 45 ballots taken without a clear presidential winner. McAdoo leads early then Smith gains on later ballots while delegates mingle quietly and galleries face threats. Tom Taggart and Sam Ralston shift influence as expectations rise for a possible Independence Day nomination.
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M Doo
McAdoo
Smith
Dbs
Del
Ralston
Indiana
Yates
Missasippi
Filinois
Tom Taggart
Inandarai
Taggart
Durin
Afnettiba
Lkely
Hadduck
Tom
Sam Ralstén
Téd—Perhafia
Knights of Columbus Initiation Set in Evansville Sunday
Washington Knights of Columbus will travel to Evansville Sunday to initiate a class of ninety one candidates. The Evansville degree team will handle first and second degrees and a team from Evansville will confer the third degree. Winnipeg Manitoba celebrates its fiftieth anniversary of incorporation.
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Washington Knights of Columbus
Evansville
Winnipeg
Man
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