Akron airship Akron explodes over Absecon inlet killing crew
A huge gas bag ruptured and the Akron dirigible exploded near Atlantic City at 6 38 am killing Melvin Vaniman Calvin Vaniman Fred Elmer Walter Guest and George Bourtillion. The ship fell into 18 feet of water off Brigantine beach as rescuers recovered Calvin Vaniman’s headless body and searched for the others.
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Absecon Inlet
Melvin Vaniman
Atlantic Ocean
Calvin Vaniman
Fred Elmer
Walter Guest
George Bourtillion
Brigatine Beach
Lambert Parker
Absecon Federal Life Saving Crew
Vaniman
Ittik
America
Walter Wellman
Clark Arrives in Baltimore for Conference
Speaker Champ Clark lands in Baltimore from Washington and drives to a club for talks with former Senator Dubois and others. Senator Stone of Missouri confirms Clark will not attend the convention and Clark declines press access. Dillon nominated for governor on the fifth ballot in Columbus after a surprise choice over a Supreme Court justice candidate.
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Washington
Baltimore Club
Dubois
United States
Stone
Missouri
Clark
Dillon
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FR. Pillon
Common Pleas
Justice of the State
Supreme Court
Wilson Nomination Blocked by Acclamation Debate
July 2 report from a convention shows New York urging Wilson's nomination by acclamation while opposition from Senator Reed of Missouri delays the roll call. The scene features cheers, delegates on chairs, and waving hats as the clash over unanimous consent unfolds amid a chaotic convention atmosphere.
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New York
Wilson
Reed
Missouri
Landolide Decision Marks 40th Vote at Convention
The article recalls a long hot Ballot at a Democratic convention with Breckinridge bolters and Underwood’s withdrawal. Clark supporters release and New York moves Wilson by acclamation as the climax of a historic struggle. Wilson receives nomination after Pennsylvania casts 76 votes for the New Jersey candidate.
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Wilson
Pennsylvania
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Wilson Nomination Boostes by Acclamation at Convention
The Democratic National Convention in Baltimore moved toward nominating Woodrow Wilson by acclamation after a tense roll call. Wilson swept votes from Illinois Connecticut Idaho Iowa Louisiana Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin and Hawaii, reaching 602 total on the forty-third ballot. endorsements surged and crowds roared as the roll continued into the forty-fifth ballot with Wilson closing in on the two thirds needed.
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Miuny
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York
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Underwood
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Geo. T. Grose
Grace M. E. Church of
Arizona
Bryan
Wison
Roger C. S. Sullivan
Chitags
Underwood Learns Of Withdrawal From Campaign
Representative Underwood learned of his withdrawal only through an Associated Press report. Senator Bankhead led the campaign and Taft fought well. Underwood stated the Alabama draft was without his knowledge and approval and he would not accept it if mentioned.
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