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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1924
Page
1
Wisconsin Senator Robert M Follette declares an open campaign for the presidency as an independent. The move comes amid a convention deadlock with leaders weighing heroic measures to break the impasse. Follette’s statement was read by his son, signaling a formal entry into the race.
In Cleveland on July 4 Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin announced his bid as an independent candidate for president. His statement to the Progressive Political Action conference sparked debate on forming a new party while opponents argued the convention was not yet organized. Supporters expect a decision tomorrow as the floor debate continues.
A Anaconda woman was robbed in a long running theft case with eighty dollars taken. Sheriff Gallagher captured a suspected culprit yesterday afternoon, moments after the crime was detected by the victim. A formal complaint charging the suspect will be filed this morning.
Three neckties and a bath towel improvised a splint for William Daugherty after a Deer Lodge road crash near Anaconda. The makeshift device averted further injury to major blood vessels, doctors said. Daugherty, 10 minutes after the collision, suffered a broken collar bone and other injuries. William Murphy, driver, and Daugherty’s wife sustained cuts and bruises, with a five inch scalp wound to the wife.
Announcement from the White House says Calvin Coolidge Jr the president's younger son is seriously ill due to septic poisoning but is as well as can be expected after physicians consultation.
Vast Fourth of July crowds filled Butte with near 3 000 at the Wild West show and rodeo, 4 000 at the Shrine circus, and several thousand attending the midsummer carnival. Street cars ran at full capacity, with traffic adjusted for a large parade and influx by car, despite a storm hindering more attendees.
Smith forces concede defeat yet leaders remain confident they can block nomination with a veto in California delegate contest. Delegates stand firm, rejecting compromise talks and signaling continued resistance to opponents' overtures.
By Mark Sullivan New York July 4 The afternoon shows McAdoo’s clear superiority in delegates and the looming question how Smith supporters will respond If all non McAdoo candidates are removed and delegates split McAdoo would have 620 to Smith 478 The anti McAdoo bloc could block two thirds and force prolonged ballots analysts note a bandwagon rush may occur as the race tightens Reports suggest Newton D Baker unlikely to enter the race continuing on Page 1 Column
The general conference of the Southern Methodist Church approved the plan to union with the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The measure, needing two thirds, passed 249 to 7 and now goes to annual conferences for ratification. The Northern conference is urged to act favorably.
Fragmentary figures list totals by state and candidate names such as McAdoo and Underwood. The scribbled notes show Alabama Arizona Maine Michigan Arkansas West Virginia and others with varied percentages and counts. The garbled OCR preserves names and ranges, indicating a tally of ballots and lender positions without a clear outcome.
A telegram from Garden Square in New York reports Mrs William K Mills of Helena Montana delivered a notable convention singing performance. Her appearance drew attention from attendees and local media.
The Montana delegation shows its first break in the convention lineup. On July 4 in New York at Convention Hall the motion of Franklin Volt was called and Montana voted noes and 2 ayes, shifting the 7 to 1 bloc.
New York July 4. Reported remarks by Smiths manager suggest he may resign if McAdoo withdraws from the race. The convention contest shows McAdoo as the stronger candidate, with many delegates favoring a third option. The race remains crowded, loyalty tested, and the outcome uncertain as candidates maneuver.
In Garden City, McAdoo trailed by 20 votes at the half tally while 395 ballots were reported as received with 1 1/2 ballots showing in the count. Demonstration in the galleries drew cheers and roars as supporters signaled for A Smith.
McAdoo posts new high in the Democratic convention as Smith maintains pace after 70 ballots in Madison Square Garden New York. Delegates clash over inviting Smith to speak and efforts to resolve the deadlock continue with each round of voting.
A delegate was hit by Walshs gavel during a convention and briefly unconscious for about five minutes. Medical staff reported the head injury minor with no serious complications and the attendee may leave for home within a few hours.
A chaotic Democratic convention featured withdrawals and halted plans as factions clashed over adjournment and speaking rights. Meadoo forces used a one third veto to block candidates from presenting themselves and to deny Governor Smith a speaking turn, delaying further proceedings.
A boy about 10 years old faced possible loss of sight in both eyes following an explosion at a birth ceremony. Investigators say the blast caused severe injuries and the boy was treated locally while authorities review the incident and its consequences.
Butte enjoyed a busy Fourth with a downtown parade drawing thousands to the center of town. Crowds then flocked to cafes and restaurants as streets filled with revelers. At noon the shrine circus and carnival opened at the Connell building while trolley cars and autos kept the energy high. The celebration continued into the afternoon with a baseball game reported to proceed on Page 7 Column 4.
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