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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30

New York, June 29-William G
McAdoo, addressing a rally held to-
| night in the interest of his candf-
dacy, declared that the liquor inter
ests, as well as "big business" and a
subsidized and corrupt press" are
seeking to block his nomination as
the Democratic presidential candi.
date.
He also charged that ."bootleggers
| and their allies, spending money in
| unlimited quantities" were attempt
ing to corrupt some of the McAdoo
| delegates with a view either oil
swinging their support to some other
| candidate or keeping them away
from the convention hall during the
| balloting which, he predicted, is apt
| to be drawn out.
Emphatically forecasting victory
in the end and declaring his follow
-, erS control enough votes to prevent
| the nomination of anyone else, Mr.
McAdoo urged his audience made uI
of delegates and alternates support
| ing him to spurn false hospitality and
| remain in their seats in tho conven-
ton hall throughout The battle which
| will get under way tomorrow.
"Our ranks cannot be shattered by
entertainment and threats of starva-
tion," said Mr.. McAdoo. Crooks
grafters and predatory interests are
| attempting to destroy our govern
| ment. We know the evil forces we
have to fight. We ask no quarter
and We will give :hem none..'
1.-THE liquor interests, with paid
hirelings and attorneys, are helping
to direct the fight against progress
| sive Democracy. Do you wonder they
don't want me in the presidency
They have vision and imagination
and know that If I am in the White
| House prisons will yawn for their
| kind"
Warning delegates to Beware oil
Greeks bearing gifts" Mr.. McAdoo
said his friends should be on their
guard for propaganda in the guise
of entertainment designed to advance
the candidacy of some one else. He
asked: "Is entertainment offered to
some of you of a kind you wouldn't
care to talk about when you get
home the right sort? Devices are
being used to keep my friends out of
the convention hall, demoralize our
ranks, and bring about a victory for
evil.
I'D rather not be president than
| resort to some of the tactics being
employed to injure me-"
Looking ahead sto the balloting
Mr.. McAdoo said his maximum
strength would not be apparent on
the first ballot. Naturally, he add
! ed, there will be fluctuations, and op-
ronents will throw votes to him on
one ballot, only to snatch them away
on the next in an effort to discourage
his supporters.
Previous to Mr. McAdoo's speech,
David Ladd Rockwell. his campaign
manager, asserted that reactionary
bosses in the Democratic party were
in a league with the Republican
leaders and big business to bring
about McAdoo's defeat.
There never was time when the
Republican press of the country
Rockwell continued, was so excited
over the selection of a Democratic
presidential nominee.
They're afraid of McAdoo because
| he can win. II he was weak, they
would want him nominated"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
Little Definite
Signs improvements
Markets Past Week

New York, June 20.-Although
impartial observers were unable to
detect definite signs Of improvement
in industry and business during the
past, week, cheap money kept the
securities markets strong. Steel
shipments from the plants sbarely
exceeded 40 per cent of capacity,
production dropped below that fig
ure. and new orders amounted to
only about % per cent. Stocks OF
steel products we're thought to be
pretty we'll liquidated. Pig iron
prices declined further. No marked
improvement is expected until the
latter part Of the summer.
Car loadings on the railroads held
fairly well, the total for the week
ending June IA amounting to 0O3.-
600. This is about 100000 cars less
than were loaded in the correspond
ing week of last year. Meanwhile
the railroads began curtailing eX-
penses to meet diminished revenue,
a circumstance which. ip combina-
ton with a larger surplus of idle
cars. explained the extreme dizziness
of the railroad equipment business.
A similar lack of activity in the in
dustrial equipment business &C
counted partly for the shrinkage of
current orders for steel.
Although the railroads felt the
effect of the lighter traffic which
accompanied the reaction in indus
try they seemed able to maintain
fairly good earnings.
While published May statements
included only a part of the class 4
roads they indicated net earnings
approximately equal to those IN
April and about two-thirds as large
as May last year when class l roads
earned 6.223 per cent on the inter-
state commerce commission valua-
tions
A'more cheerful aspect of the sit
nation was furnished by the con-
tinued and emphatic rally in grain
prices, Corn maintained its spec
.facular advance. With the near de-
liyeries selling in the neighborhood
of 06 cents, the price was approx
mately 81 cents above that which
prevailed when Congress adjourned.
Wheat held fairly close to the re-
cent high, which is about 10 cents
above the price of a few weeks ago
Oats also were strong.
Improvement in the European SIT
nation was considered helpful to the
business outlook. The international
nroiect to aid the economic and
fnancial reconstruction of Hungary.
which has been reaching the nnai
stages of preparation. has been m
terpreted as another sign OF return
ing stability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
L0rain Stricken

The greatest loss of life was at
Lorain where the latest count showed
So dead and 11S injured, a score Of
them suffering severe hurts. The
property loss there was upwards of
$50, 100000, 125 city blocks having
been demolished. At Sandusky 1t
was found that only six persons were
killed although hundred were in
jured and property valued at $4,000
900 was destroyed.
There were seven fatalities in
Cleveland although the property
damage was small Pittsburgh re-
ported sixteen persons killed in
western Pennsylvania while Man
tua, Ohio, reported three dead,
French Creek, three. Weymouth two,
and Akron one. making a death list
of 109. The death total in Iowa
and Illinois was II, making a
death list of 104. The total property
regions are complete will probably
aggregate $50,000.O0O.
Despite the devastation at Lorain
where the tornado tore down quar-
ter Of the city, organized rescue
work went forward smoothly and
state troops kept order among the
thrown out of their homes and had
to be sheltered in tents and with
friends.
The greatest loss of life at Lorain
occurred in the state theatre, four
story building. which partly collap-
sed and crushed many of the specta-
tors at a motion picture show AS
soon as rescue work was organized
In st NIGHT a auryev IF the SitIia tiOn
lee t. the deduction that many scores
had teen killed, for buildings had
been whipped down over the heads
of several fairly large assemblages
at a bathing beach house. The struc-
ture was torn to pieces and it was
announced that dozens had lost their
lives.
Investigation today when light per-
mitted a search of the ruins showed
that probably everyone at the beach
CONTINUED on Page 3, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
Refuse to Condemn Khan

The platform was perfected at :.
o'clock this morning, when, amid
scenes of confusion seldom paralleled
p party history, plank condemning
She Ku Klux Khan by name was pro-
bounced rejected by the narrow mar
Gin of a single vote. Another serious
contest had been decided previously
Ry adoption of a plan reaffirming in
general terms only the party's faith
In the League Of nations.
The conventions action on all the
all-absorbing question of the Khan
apparently had no effect on the rela-
tive standing of the candidates. ex-
cept as it provided further argu-
ment for use by those who are pre-
dieting that neither McAdoo nor
Smith can be nominated. The out
and out anti-Klan plank, according
to permanent Chairman Walsh's an
nouncement, received Sal votes, with
the active supporters of Governor
Smith and many others friendly to
him voting for it, while 542 votes
were announced as cast against it,
ing their support to Mr.. McAdoo.
The totals of the vote as actually
cast by states and territories, how
ever, and as verified on .recapitula-
ton today shows that SAG and fifteen
hundredths votes were cast in favor
of it. This actually increased the
majority to four and thirty humid
redths votes instead of the one single
vote as given out by the committee.
The Smith people declared the total
recorded for the proposal showed
conclusively the inability of McAdoo
to muster the two thirds necessary
Continued on Page 8, Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
3 Firemen Hurt
In 100000 Fire
At Syracuse. n. Y.

Syracuse. N. Y, June 29.-Three
firemen were injured by the collapse
of walls and seven others were over
come by fumes of ammonia in a
stubborn fire at the plant of the
Sheffield Cheese Company late to-
day. The fire, located in the factory
district ragged. as a high wind swept
the city.
Practically the entire city fire de-
partment was modified at the scene
and after more than four hours eff
fort the blaze had not been brought
under control thought it had been
confined to the one building. Dense
fumes of ammonia, presumably from
the refrigeration devices. made fire
fighting difficult. One of the injured
firemen was reported in a serious
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
Educators Nation
Gather at Boston
For Annual Session

Boston, June 29.-Thousands of
delegates from every state in the
union arrived here today for OPEN
ing sessions of the National Educa-
ton Associations annual conven-
ton.
Payson Smith, state commissioner
or Education of Massachusetts,, adj
dressed the delegates this afternoon
from the Capitol steps. He warned
against discriminating distinctions
asserting that the public schools
must train the youth to understand
that Democracy cannot be served
through any fnstrumentality or
agency that seeks to array class
against class, group against group.
the people of one creed against the
people of another. or citizens of one
racial derivation against citizens of
another"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30

With additional gains made
by Ralph o. Brewster of Port
land, in the inspection of bal
lots in the recent primary cleo
ton to nominate a Republican
candidate for Governor which,
according to official returns,
was won by Frank &. Earring
ton of Augusta, the indications
are that a state wide recount
will be asked either today or
Tuesday by the Portland can
didate and his advisers. Sen
ator Brewster has stated that
final decision would be made
tomorrow in this respect and
it is understood that prelimin-
airy steps in anticipation OF
such a request have already
been taken by State House Off
Gals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30

Lorain, Ohio, June 29-(6y A. P.).-
The casualties and damage done BY
the tornado as it twisted its way
across northern Ohio last night are:
At Lorain-59 dead, probably ssv.
eraI hundred injured and property
damage amounting to between $685..
600, 900 and $4,000 900 inflicted.
At Sandusky-Six dead, probably
100 injured and property damage BE-
tween $1,5oo,ooo and $1,000, 900.
At CIeveIand--seven dead, with
small property damage.
At Port clinton-Slisht damage,
due to heavy rainfall; no casualties.
At Mantua-Three reported dead.
At Akron-One dead, property
damage estimated at from $500, 900 to
100000.
At Youngstown-one dead.
At Bay NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. house
said to have collapsed burying two.
At AlIiance-1o0 isolated in flooded
homes, rescued by police.
At ALPHABETICALLY no damage.
At Cedar Point-Six cottages
blown down, no casualties.
At vermilIion-Small damage from
UcdNy UoWnPouF OF ram ana nIDU
winds but not casualties.
Near Weymouth-Two children
drowned flooded creek; three washed
Oft bridge in automobile but rescued.
Military on patrol duty at Lorain
and Sandusky, although martial law
has not actually been declared.
State health board takes action to
prevent disease by supervising water
supply at Lorain and Sandusky.
Report of Iooting Sunday night at
Lorain proved untrue.
Many miraculous escapes reported
by eye witnesses at both Lorain and
Sandusky. .s-'s...
Tornado jumped almost 35 niles
from Sandusky to Lorain with xirtu.
ally no damage in between. - w.
Governor Donahey personally via.
tied stricken area. ,sa
At French Creek-Three dead3 IL
houses demolished or badly damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
Democrats May
Nominate Service
Man for Vice Pres.

New York. June 2s-F orner IN.
,,,c. men who are delegates to the
r convention after a day
- ''ronferences with leaders OF a
s,,,Ycher of state delegations an.
nonnced tonight that they had found
considerable support for their move
"a have q service man named as
vice president. ..a ~ In
The service men have picked no IN,
dividual to support. declaring tney
, will be satisfied with any man WY
possesses the proper qusnea.oS'
and good military record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
RELICS STEAMER
CITY OF PORTLAND
FOUND OFF MASS.

Plymouth, Mass. June GA
mahogany door frame. a glass state
room door knob. and three cham
payne bottles. all believed to be
relics of the steamer City of Port
land which disappeared with loss
of 157 lives in blizzard in 1898,
have been hauled up in 20 fathoms
of water by scallop fishermen nine
miles northeast by north off the tip
of Cape Cod, it was reported here
today.
Captain Charles Carver of the
trawier Harriet erie, brought up the
relics during their TRAVELLING of the
past week. Broken crockery and a
large iron stewpan bearing the let
tiers N. Z. S. Co., which Captain Car
yer says stand for New England
Steamship Company, were caught in
the nets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
Germany Willing
For Military Control
With 3 Reservations

Paris. June 29.-(By A. P.)--Gcr-
many has replied to the ambassadors
note accepting resumption of military
control. with three reservations. These
are: First, a months delay before
such resumption, in order to let public
opinion calm down; second, work TO be-
gin with the inspection of factories;
and third. that the proposed general Ia
vestigation be limited to the FIVE points
mentioned in the ambassadors note Of
March and that the general inventory
Of GermanYs armament which the am
bassadors Suggested should precede
this limitation be carried out only at
the latest possible moment. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
Law Planks Are
Pleasing to Anti
Saloon League Head

New York, June 29-The Demo-
cratic platforms planks on law en-
forcement and rights of the states
were greeted with enthusiastic APP
prevail today by the Anti Saloon
League and the Association Against
the Prohibition Amendment.
Wayne B. Wheeler, General Coun-
sci of the Anti-Saloon League joy
fully declared both parties have re-
jected the vets. w. II. Stayton,
national vice president Of the Asso-
citation Against the Prohibition
Amendment, declared. I'VE are salts
fed with the law enforcement and
states rights planks as they exx-
press cur principles as accurately as
we could hate stated them our
selves"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
Roller Coaster
Kills Man at Revere

Revere, Mass, June 29.--An
empty train on roller coaster at
Revere Beach instantly killed Wal
ter Ryan on the beach today just
before opening time. Ryan. who
had just completed his freshman
year at Connecticut State college.
where he was tackle on 1.-The varsity
football team, was working as an
oiler. He was on the tracks as the
train came around corner. The
assistance of the fire department was
necessary to remove the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
DRY SLEUTHS POSE
AS DELEGATES, RAID
n. Y. RESTAURANT

New York, June 29.-Prohibitlon
agents wearing evening dress and
Democratic convention buttons tonight
visited Dacy's Restaurant at West SD
street, ordered the 100 guests to leave,
and then arrested Charles Tilo, whom
they charged with selling and possess
ing liquor.
1t was the second raid on Dacy's
within "a hours. The first took place
early today. On each occasion the
agents said the patrons included per-
sons wearing convention insignia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
Loses Life While
Bathing in Pond

North Dana. Mass. June o.
George Bond of Springfield. while
swimming this afternoon in Sunk
Pond here. was drowned and at a
late hour tonight. his body had not
been recovered. The cause of the
fatality Is unknown. Mr.. Bond leaves
a wife and two children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
General Forecast

The lake region storm has moved
to the lower 81. Lawrence valley
with slightly increased intensity and
winds of gale force have occurred on
Lake Ontario. During the last "a
hours showers and thunderstorms
have occurred quite generally from
the upper Mississippi valley eastward
to the Atlantic coast and also in the
Ohio valley and the middle Atlantic.
south and east gulf states. Temper
atures exceeding 100 degrees are re-
ported from Phoenix. Ariz.. Fresno,
Calf, and Red Bluff, Calf. Tenn
perature is for generally fair and
cool weather for the next two days
over the north country east of the
Mississippi River.
Winds: North of Sandy Hook:
fresh possibly strong southeast and
west shifting tc moderate northwest
with overcast, showery weather wea-
ther Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
Death Lewiston
Hotel Proprietor

Lewiston, Maine, June 29-Nelson
D. Estes. IS, proprietor of the Mecca
Hotel, and prominent in business cir
cles in Lewiston for 80 years. died
today at a Lewiston hospital follow
ing an, operation for appendicitis.
He was a send degree Scottish Rite
Mason. and prominent in the Lodge
of Odd Fellows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
One Dies in Skidding
Of Auto, Exeter, N. III,

Exeter, ". H., June 29-Mrs. A. @.
Hood Of Manchester died of injuries
before she reached hospital here
today after the automobile in which
she was riding with her daughter
and her chauffeur skidded on a
stretch OF the state road four miles
from this town. The road has re-
Gently been oiled.
Miss Hood and Frederic p. La
mothe. the chauffeur. were treated
for minor injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
U. S. Explorer Coming
With Blond Indians

Panama. June 29-Richard o. Marsh.
the American explorer. sailed for the
United States today on board the
steamer Calamares with the three
blond Indians he brought with him
from Daien recently. The Indians-a
girl and two boys-are claimed by
Marsh to be specimens of the white
Indians" sought for four months in
the jungles of southeastern Panama.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
Gains Over 200

A net gain of 40 votes was indi-
Gated for Ralph o. Brewster In ex-
animation of the vote cast In the
gubernatorial primaries. in various
parts of the State Saturday. Inc
gain indicated for Mr.. Brewster IL
returns counted on the preceding
day was 172.
E Only undisputed ballots are IN
cluded In the fluctuations and enough
have been held out for further CON
siderarion to materially change the
tollv. if allowed for either candidate
The majority given to Frank g.
i (continued on Page 10, Col. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
French Temperance
Order to Extend Area

y Biddeford, Me-. June 2S.-i
for the organization Of . new AIS
srict of the New England cercies La.
cordaire to include the states OF
Mainc and New Hampshire wers
smade today at special convention
Of the society attended by LUZ rep.
resentatives from AZ New Eneianu
owns and cities. The society ls
French speaking temperance organ
ization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
Lorain, Ohio Hardes1
Hit With 50 Dead.
118 Injured and
$4,000, O0OProp-
erty Loss; Quart:
er ofCity Raced

Death Victims 7 at Cleveland, 6
at Sandusky, 3 at Ma ntua--C asu-
alties at Pittsburg and in Upper
Mississippi Valley Organized
Rescue Work Goes Forward
Under Martial Law--Many Re-
markable Escapes---Freaky
Course Taken by Storm :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
Postal Strikers
Return at Toronto

Toronto. June 29.-Local postal serv-
ice employees who had been on strike
for IL days. returned to work tonight.
This action followed a meeting of the
workers at which IL was unanimously
voted to end the walkout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
Youth browns, Girl
COMPANION EScanes

Rochester. N. Y, June 29-Howaril
Smell. 10. canoeing with a girl COM
panion was drowned today in the
Genesee River When the craft was
capsized by the turbulent waters
raised by the high wind. The girl
swan to the shore less than thirty
feet away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
KILLED BY AUTO
CROSSING STREET

Methuen, Mass. June 2s.-Wiiham
Preble. 60, was instantly killeo 10
clay when he was struck oy an auso
mobile as he was crossing -
Haverhill, driver Of the car, was heio
BY the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30

KLAN ISSUE KILLS CHANCES McADO0 AND SMITH

Democratic Convention in Bitter Session Re-
jects Condemnation Of Order by Margin of
Five VOtes-Leaders Admit Means Elimina-
ton Both Smith and McAdoo for Presiden-
tial Nomination - Balloting B g ms This
Morning - Length Of Deadlock Uncertain
! Prediction Made 40 or More Ballots Will Be
Taken Before Decision
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30

New York, June 29-Emerging YEARLY from titanic
struggle its platform the Democratic national platform
today prepared to plunge into another tomorrow Baong
nominee for the presidency will begin tomorrow morning
deadlock in prospect and tonight the supporters of dozen
candidates renewed their predictions of victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
2 Killed in Crash
Motorcycle and Car

Phillipsburg, N. J.. June 29.-Two
men were instantly killed shortly be-
fore o'clock last night when their
motorcycle crashed into the rear OF
a large passenger automobile bus on
the PhiIIipsburg- Belvidere road q
few miles from here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30

Cleveland Ohio June 20 (By A. P-Loss of life in yeser
days tornado which wrecked large portion of Loran
parts of Sandusky and other Ohio cities great as
first reports indicated but recheckng of casualties tonight
showed that than 100 lost their lives this
storm and almost simultaneous disturbances at Pittsburgh
and in the upper Mississippi valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern and Southern New Eng
land: Eastern New York: Fair and
cooler Monday; Tuesday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
MCADoO OUT WITH SWEEPING CHARGES
AGAINST PRESS, WET GROUP AND BOSSES

California Candidate for Demo
cratic Nomination for Presi-
dent Makes Statement on
Eve of BalI0ting-Asserts
Reacti0nary Group of Demo-
cratic Party in League with
Republican Leaders and Big
Business to Bring About
His Defeat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Fair and cooler Monday; Tuesday
fair, fresh west shifting to northwest
winds diminishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-30
STATE WIDE PRIMARY RECOUNT LOOMS
AS BREWSTER CONTINUES TO GAIN

Defeated Candidate for
Republican Nominal
tiOn for Governor
Grad rally Cut
ting Down Earring
toms Margin Of 320
Net Gain of Over
200 in Inspection of
Only Half DOze
Places Decision on
Recount Is Probable
Today or Tomorrow