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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1924
Page
6
Reported reflections on Bryan’s explosive convention speech show acute disapproval among supporters and rivals. The piece notes Bryan’s impulse to speak, the risk to unity, and how his actions may push McAdoo and Smith toward a possible compromise against him.
Amid fluid delegate sentiment the West and South rally around McAdoo with Bryan’s blessing. New York watchers see McAdoo as a symbol of their priorities even as the candidate trails two thirds needed for victory.
Delegates heckle as former Nebraska governor Bryan, now Florida delegate at large, urges unity and calls out several candidates. The scene includes boos, raised voices, and a clash over McAdoo and Smith, with Walsh presiding and Roosevelt denying any late entrance for Smith.
The Associated Press notes that past Democratic conventions have seen ballots longer than the current one. Records include 1852 Franklin Pierce on the 49th ballot, 1860 Stephen A. Douglas on the 59th, 1912 Woodrow Wilson on the 46th, and 1920 James M. Cox on the 44th. The Republican record dates to 1862 with Winfield Scott on the 53rd ballot.
The report lists state by state tallies for McAdoo, Smith, and Underwood with totals showing McAdoo leading in most regions. Notable totals include New York 90 for Smith and Illinois 58 for Smith, while California appears with mixed support and West Virginia shows strong McAdoo support. The overall pattern shows McAdoo as a leading candidate in many states across the union.
At Madison Square Garden in New York on July 2 the thirty-first ballot shows all contenders clinging to their Tuesday night positions. Totals list Underwood 39 percent McAdoo 41.5 percent Robinson 23, Smith 32.2, Davis of West Virginia 12.7, Ritchie 16, Cox 5.7, Davis of Kansas 6, Glass 24, Ralston 33, Walsh 2, Saulsbury 6, Owen 25, with a total of 1 098 ballots cast.
At Madison Square Garden the Democratic National Convention ended its day with the thirty-eighth ballot, Bryan signaling for William G. McAdoo amid cries of oil. The leaders barely moved: Underwood 39.5, McAdoo 444, Robinson 24, Smith 321, Davis of West Virginia 106, Ritchie 17.5, Cox 65, Davis of Kangas 3, Glass 24, Ralston 32, Walsh 1.5, Saulebury 6, Owen 24, absent .5. Total 1,097.5. The convention recessed to reconvene at 8 p.m.
The thirty ninth ballot at the Democratic National Convention in York shows leaders McAdoo 499 Smith 220 Davis 71 with Missouri back in McAdoo column. McAdoo gains 65 votes while Smith loses about half a vote and Davis of West Virginia drops 35 votes. The tally lists several other names and voting statuses.
York July 2 William Gibbs McAdoo breaks the 500 vote mark on the fortieth ballot with 605.5 votes to 317.5 for Smith. Other totals include Davis of West Virginia 70, Underwood 19, Cox 55, Glass 24, Ralston 31, Robinson 24, Ritchie 17, Davis of Kansas 3, Saulsbury 6, Owen 4 and absent.
On the forty first ballot at the Democratic National Convention the leaders McAdoo Smith Davis showed tiny shifts with McAdoo down slightly and Smith up a tenth, Davis down half a vote. The vote totals reflected a continued even balance and stubborn impasse among factions.
A historical note states that the boiling point of water decreases by one degree for every 590 feet of elevation above sea level, illustrating how altitude affects boiling temperature.
Pulp remaining after olive oil extraction is repurposed as fuel to power operations in the olive processing sector. This waste-to-energy pivot reduces waste and provides an alternative energy source for nearby facilities.
At the Democratic convention, McAdoo gains momentum as Oklahoma and Missouri shift to his column for several ballots. Mississippi heads toward Davis, while Smith supporters resist full strength displays. Bryan’s platform attacks on oil and tax refunds inflame floor passions as the fight for a two thirds rule looms.
A five day festival in Butte features Shrine circus at Clark and Silver, free 10 000 novelties for children at Columbia Gardens, wildlife shows, track and field events, dog and pony acts, indoor carnival at Connell building, and spectacular fireworks. Daily parades, band concerts, dancing, and Legion sponsored events draw crowds with free rides for children and light tariffs for adults.
At a Butte Stational Engineers union No. 83 L A of M M and S&S W gathering last evening officers were installed for the period. President M J Murphy, vice president John Delaney, financial secretary Ed E Sweeney, recording secretary Abe Winwood, treasurer Joseph Creighton, conductor A W Church, warden Charles Whiteley, trustees John Hocking Don Mudry John Gilbert, delegates River Bow Trades and Labor council Sweeney Charles Whiteley H A weedaubaen A W Church A C awe.
Edadie Anderson of Chicago outpointed Rosey Stey of Lancaster in a 12 round bout in Ohio. Isy Gallagher of Pittsburgh outpointed Butch Carney of Cleveland in six rounds.
Prince Massayosu Matsukata, one of Japan's two genro, elder statesmen of the empire, died this evening in Tokyo. He was 97 years old.
The report describes delegates in Oklahoma and Mississippi aligning with McAdoo or Davis. An alternate acting for a Davis-supporting delegate aimed to return the Davis backer to the ballot. Oklahoma remained with McAdoo despite rumors of switching to Robinson.
J Domitrovich Joe Labissenire and Charlies Mants were arraigned before Justice Pringle and pleaded not guilty. They were bound over to district court under $1,000 bonds each and held in county jail awaiting trial on a robbery charge involving a gasoline station on June 10.
The body of the late Matthew Regan who drowned last Saturday near Spokane arrives in the city and will be taken to his parents home at 111 North Elm street before a funeral Saturday at 9 30 AM at St Pauls church. Interment follows at Mount Carmel cemetery.
Jess E. B. Newton of Denver was chosen by the nominating committee to be president of the National Education Association during the convention. The report notes mountain sickness affects all at 20,000 feet.
Advertising copy touts Zemo as a safe treatment for itching skin and a cleanser for irritation pimples blackheads eczema blotches ringworm and similar troubles. It claims Zemo in liquid form plus Zemo Soap and Ointment banish eruptions and soften the skin.
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