Madisosn Convention Deluge as Ku Klux Disorder Erupts
June session in Madison erupts when the Ku Klux Klan is invoked amid name nominations. Delegates cheer, fights break out requiring police in Colorado and Missouri factions. Johnston and Robinson of Arkansas are nominated as leaders pause for adjournment. California factions clash over McAdoo and Phelan roll call.
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Iton
Alabama
Underwood
Colorado
Shard Holder
Missouri
Nce
Johnston
Obinson
Arkansas
Brough
California
McAdoo
Smith
Phelan
Gibbs McAdoo
Nomination Speech Opens Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention opened with order issues and a parade as delegates gathered. Senator Underwood received a formal nomination after Speaker Johnston praised his long public service and defense of constitutional government. Helen Borders, operated on for appendicitis, was discharged to her home.
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Underwood
Cleveland
Wilson
Johnston
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Helen Borders
Charles Borders
Daviess County Hospital
West Main Street
First Community Sale Opens Across Counties in Washington
Early reports from the First Community Sale indicate strong turnout and sold out specials at many stores. The event is the first of four monthly sales, drawing shoppers from Washington and neighboring towns as morning crowds and lineups form at opening.
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Fen
Busit
Seldo
Big Robbery in Indianapolis Ends with Capture
A bold Indianapolis robbery saw four to eight men blow three safes at the El S Ayers department store today. About $20 000 in cash was taken after overpowering two watchmen and three bankers. Police captured one suspect named Thomas Thompson of Decatur. The gang attempted to flee in two autos as officers closed in.
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Indianapolis
EL. S. Ayers
Lecovct
Tol
Thoms Thompson
Decatug
Washington Business Leaders Seek Closer Ties
Purpose to strengthen cooperation between Washington business men and residents of Washington Daviess and nearby counties. Community leaders advocate mutual support, improved communication, and joint initiatives to boost local economy and civic spirit.
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Washington
Washington, Daviess
Premier Construction to Move Steam Shovel to Washington
H QO Cooper of Premier Construction Company announced in Washington that the steam shovel will move here next week to begin street contracts awarded this year. The outfit now works in Vincennes and will likely start on East Fourth Street or Grand Avenue where curb and gutter are already finished.
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H. QO. Cooper
Premier
Washington
Jompany
Curbon
Scoble Store Robbed Again In Tuesday Night Break In
Scoble and Son's grocery at East Main and Eleventh streets was robbed again last night after entry through a rear window. Loot included tobacco, candy, bacon and other items valued around 50 dollars lost, with about 15 dollars of groceries found hidden. The incident marks the store's sixth robbery in two years and is suspected to involve youths bent on destruction. Mort Seymour, longtime B and S conductor, remains seriously ill at his Seymour home. Jack Donahue joins the Farris Barber Shop as third-chair barber following his departure from Sanders.
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Eleventh Streets
Scoble
Mort Seymour
Seymour
McAdoo Nominated at Democratic Gathering in New York
Former Senator James D. Phelan places William Gibbs McAdoo in nomination at Madison Square Garden. The California senator extols McAdoo as a prudent, capable leader with credit for the federal reserve system, victory loans, treasury reforms, and major public works including the Hudson tunnels. The report notes the nomination occurred before the Democratic convention.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
William Gibbs McAdoo
Jackson
James D. Phelan
California
Posse ssions Not an Offense in Indiana Supreme Court Ruling
Indiana Supreme Court rules possessions of intoxicating liquor are not offenses even if intent to sell is shown. In the Cecil Smith case from Fayette County, the Fayette Circuit Court conviction for keeping liquor to sell was reversed by the high court with all justices concurring except Chief Justice Ewbank.
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Ind
Indiana
Indiana State Supreme Court
Ewbank
Cecil Smith
Fayette
Connersville
Walsh Declares Democratic Focus at Convention
Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana assumed permanent chairmanship of the Democratic convention and urged the party to focus on honest government tariff repeal relief for agriculture and related reforms. He attacked Republican administration and warned against linking the campaign to League of Nations involvement.
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New York
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Senate
Secretary of the Interior
Bert J. Fall
Harding- Coolidge
Walsh
United States
League of Nations
Coolid
Legaue
League
Mate League
Wilson
Admipi
Plank Denouncing Klan Presented at Democratic Convention
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts presented a resolution to the resolutions committee denouncing the Ku Klux Klan. The move sparked a split in the platform committee with anti Klan members warning of a floor revolt if the Klan was not named. The convention faces a major clash over the Klan issue as delegates weigh denouncements and policy positions.
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League of Nations
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Harrison
Thomas Gallon
Tennessee
Leroy
South Carolina
Walsh
Geveral
Carter Glass
National Committee
Committee On Rules
Platform Committee
United States
Ferdney Johnston
Birmingham
Plank
Senator Walsh
Massachusetts
New York
Jslue
Sen. Walsh
Mass
Jonés
Mellon
Congress
Perm
Philippine
Hopewell to Open Wholesale Grocery in Terre Haute
Homer Hopewell and son Ray plan a wholesale grocery in Terre Haute near Fourth Street and the B and C railroad. The 4 000 square foot building will offer regular merchant discounts on delivered staple goods. Hopewell gained county renown after founding Washington's first cash and carry grocery.
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Homer Hopewell & Son
Hopewell
W.H.S
Washington's
Funeral for Clifford Bonham Held at Oak Grove Cemetery
Funeral services for Clifford Bonham were held this morning at 10 30 at his home with burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Clifford “Bonham
Oak Grove
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